Chemistry

The course gives an introduction to inorganic and organic analytical chemistry, including basic analytical methods

This course provides an overview of fundamental topics in inorganic chemistry. Bond theory: Atomic orbitals importance for chemical bonding, covalent bonding, ionic and lattice enthalpy, metal bonding, metals, semiconductors and insulators, forces between molecules, the structure of molecules, liquids and solids.

Course Description: This course is designed to provide graduate students an advanced, cohesive understanding of analytical chemistry methods and instrumentation to promote success in their graduate careers. The student is expected to dedicate significant effort both in and out of lectures to be successful.

This course deals with the application of structure and theory to the study of organic reaction mechanisms: stereochemical features including conformation and stereo electronic effects; reaction dynamics, isotope effects and molecular orbital theory applied to pericyclic and photochemical reactions; and special reactive intermediates including carbenes, carbanions, and free radicals.

This course deals with the application of structure and theory to the study of organic reaction mechanisms: stereochemical features including conformation and stereo electronic effects; reaction dynamics, isotope effects and molecular orbital theory applied to pericyclic and photochemical reactions; and special reactive intermediates including carbenes, carbanions, and free radicals.

The course covers selected special topics pertinent to current research in physical organic chemistry with an emphasis on bonding and reactivity. Topics include molecular structure and thermodynamics, intermolecular forces, reactivity and mechanisms, stereochemistry and electronic structure. See page 577 for additional information related to Special Topics courses.

Graduate course in organic spectroscopy. Modern methods used in structure determination of organic molecules. Topics include mass spectrometry; ultraviolet, chiroptical, infrared, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy.

A comprehensive survey of the chemistry and metabolism of biological compounds, including proteins, polysaccharides, lipids, and nucleic acids. Enzyme kinetics, bioenergetics, organelles, and cellular organization. Expression and processing of biological information, including DNA replication; transcription into RNA; translation into protein, regulation, and recombinant DNA techniques. A detailed computer laboratory study of structural biology, including protein and nucleic acid threedimensional structures and the interactions between these and ligands.

This course will introduce measurement and analysis of physical phenomena as they pertain to biological macromolecules including structure and energetics. Discussions of physical phenomena will be used to introduce techniques in physical biochemistry, the equations derived to describe the phenomena, and the analysis and interpretation of data

The course is dedicated to learning practical aspects of advanced quantum chemistry. The students are expected to have good understanding of Quantum Mechanics and knowledge of Molecular Orbital Theory and basic Quantum Chemistry tools.

Advanced Physical Chemistry focuses on topics in modern experimental physical chemistry including nanoscience, laser spectroscopy and chemical dynamics, optical and scanning probe microscopy, non- linear optics, and plasmonics.

A continuation of CHEM-278. Advanced Physical Chemistry focuses on topics in modern experimental physical chemistry including nanoscience, laser spectroscopy and chemical dynamics, optical and scanning probe microscopy, non- linear optics, and plasmonics.

The course is an introduction to the properties and computational implementations of basic methods of scientific computing. The main thrust is intelligent use of mathematical software, although important theoretical results are explained.

This course covers topics include atmospheric structure & composition, remote sensing methods, atmospheric circulation, atmospheric chemistry, origin & evolution of atmospheres, jovian planet atmospheres & interiors, atmosphere-magnetosphere interaction, cometary activity, habitable zones around stars.

Organic chemistry provides the student with the necessary background to understand the chemistry of carbon-containing compounds. Topics will include structure, stereochemistry, nomenclature, synthesis, properties, and reactions of the major classes of organic compounds

This course focuses on the nature and practice of inorganic chemistry. Students will conduct research into a particular chemical problem with a faculty research advisor and will discuss their research at a weekly seminar. A report on their research will be written.

This course focuses on the nature and practice of analytical chemistry. Students will conduct research into a particular chemical problem with a faculty research advisor and will discuss their research at a weekly seminar. A report on their research will be written.

This course focuses on the nature and practice of organic chemistry. Students will conduct research into a particular chemical problem with a faculty research advisor and will discuss their research at a weekly seminar. A report on their research will be written.

This course focuses on the nature and practice of biochemistry. Students will conduct research into a particular chemical problem with a faculty research advisor and will discuss their research at a weekly seminar. A report on their research will be written.

This course focuses on the nature and practice of physical chemistry. Students will conduct research into a particular chemical problem with a faculty research advisor and will discuss their research at a weekly seminar. A report on their research will be written.

The purpose of this course is for the design and performance of research leading to a Ph.D. See note on page 577 related to research and dissertation hours