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030.101 (N) Introductory Chemistry I
3 Credits | Fall
An introduction to the fundamentals of chemistry. The main topics to be covered are atomic and molecular structure at the level of electron dot structures and VSEPR geometries, the periodic table, stoichiometry and the balancing of chemical equations, the gas laws, the law of mass action and chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, and elementary chemical thermodynamics. Corequisite: 030.105.
030.102 (N) Introductory Chemistry II
3 credits | Spring
A continuation of 030.101 with an emphasis on chemical kinetics and chemical bonding. Topics will include the energy levels and wave functions for the particle-in-a-box and the hydrogen atom and approximate wave functions for molecules, including an introduction to hybrid orbitals. Prerequisite: 030.101.
030.105-106 (N) Introductory Chemistry Laboratory
1 credit | Fall & Spring
Laboratory in the fundamental methods of chemistry with related calculations. Corequisites: 030.101-102. Prerequisite: 030.105 is prerequisite for 030.106.
030.205 (N) Introductory Organic Chemistry I
3 credits | Fall
The fundamental chemistry of the compounds of carbon. Methods of structure determination and synthesis. The mechanisms of typical organic reactions and the relations between physical and chemical properties and structures. Prerequisites: 030.101-102, 0300.105.
030.206 (N) Introductory Organic Chemistry II
3 credits | Fall
A continuation of 030.205. Prerequisite: 030.205.
030.225 (N) Organic Chemistry Laboratory
3 credits | Fall & Spring
Techniques for the organic chemistry laboratory including methods of purification, isolation, synthesis, and analysis. Prerequisites: 030.101-102, 030.105. Crequisite: 030.205 or 030.104. cChemistry majors should take this course in the fall semester.
030.228 Intermediate Organic Chemistry Laboratory
3 credits | Spring
Laboratory skills acquired in the introductory organic chemistry laboratory will be further developed for the synthesis, isolation, purification and identification of organic compounds. Spectroscopic techniques and their applications will be emphasized. Prerequisite: 030.225.
030.301 (N) Physical Chemistry I
3 credits | Fall
The laws of thermodynamics, their statistical foundation, and application to chemical phenomena. Prerequisites: general physics, general chemistry, and calculus (two semesters recommended).
030.302 (N) Physical Chemistry II
3 credits | Spring
An introduction to quantum mechanics and its application to simple problems for which classical mechanics fails. Topics include the harmonic oscillator, the hydrogen atom, very approximate treatments of atoms and molecules, and the theoretical basis for spectroscopy. Prerequisite: 030.301. Recommended: 110.302 Differential Equations.
030.305-306 Physical Chemistry Instrumentation Laboratory I, II
3 credits | Fall & Spring
This course is designed to illustrate the principles of physical chemistry and to introduce the student to techniques and instruments used in modern chemical research. Chemistry majors are expected to take this sequence of courses, rather than 030.307. Pre- or co-requisites: 030.301-302.
030.307 (N) Physical Chemistry Instrumentation Laboratory III
3 credits | Fall
This is a one-semester course which selects experiments which are most relevant to chemical engineering. Prerequisites: 030.301-302 or equivalent.
030.308 (N) Elementary Computational Chemistry
3 credits | Fall
This course introduces the student to the use of computers to address questions in chemistry. Basic notions of self consistent field and density functional theory will be introduced. Molecular wave functions (orbitals) for molecules of increasing complexity, starting from simple diatomic molecules and increasing to molecules of biological relevance, will be determined. Visualization tools will be used to understand the nature of chemical bonding and molecular interactions. Ligand field interactions will be quantified. Chemical reactions will be described using rigorously computed reaction paths. Equilibrium and transition state structures will be determined and analyzed. Molecular vibrations will be computed, analyzed, and visualized. Infrared spectra will be simulated. The effects of solvents will be considered. NMR chemicals shifts will be studied. Prerequisite: 030.205-206
030.345 (N) Chemical Applications of Group Theory
3 credits | Spring
The theory of the representations of finite and continuous groups will be applied to problems in chemistry.
030.356 (N) Advanced Inorganic Laboratory
3 credits | Fall
Laboratory designed to illustrate the principles and practice of inorganic chemistry through the synthesis and characterization of transition metal and organometallic compounds. Methods used include vacuum and inert atmosphere techniques. Instrumental approaches and modern spectroscopic techniques are applied to the characterization of compounds prepared. Prerequisite: 030.225, Corequisite: 030.449
030.402 (N) Experimental Methods in Physical Chemistry
3 credits | Fall
This course introduces the student to experimental technologies used in gas phase physical chemistry. Topics to be covered include vacuum technology, charged particle optics, lasers, mass spectrometry, data acquisition, detectors, measurement of temperature and pressure, and design and fabrication of scientific apparatus. These topics will be tied together with examples of specific experimental studies.
030.441 (N) Spectroscopic Methods of Organic Structure Determination
3 credits | Fall
The course provides fundamental theoretical background for and emphasizes practical application of ultraviolet/visible and infrared spectroscopy, proton and carbon-13 nuclear magnetic resonance and mass spectrometry to the structure proof of organic compounds.
030.442 (N) Organometallic Chemistry
3 credits | Spring
An introduction to organometallic chemistry beginning with structure, bonding, and reactivity and continuing into applications to fine chemical synthesis and catalysis. Chemistry 030.449, or the equivalent is required as a co- or prerequisite.
030.445 (N,Q) Applied Mathematics
3 credits | not offered yearly
Numerical methods useful in physical sciences will be developed. Topics include linear algebra, differential equations, quadrature and function approximation. Knowledge of a programming language is required.
030.446 (N) Mathematica as a Tool for Chemists
3 credits | Spring
A systematic, hands-on introduction to Mathematica. Covers Mathematica's basic "language", analytic and numerical calculations, data manipulation, graphical represenatation, interactivity, programming, and document production. Prerequisite: Calculus (including power series)
030.449 (N) Chemistry of Inorganic Compounds
3 credits | Spring
The physical and chemical properties of inorganic, coordination and organometallic compounds are discussed in terms of molecular orbital, ligand field, and crystal field theories. Emphasis is placed on the structure and reactivity of these inorganic compounds. Other topics to be discussed include magnetic properties, electronic spectra, magnetic resonance spectra, and reaction kinetics. Corequisites: 030.301-302.
030.451 (N) Spectroscopy
3 credits | not offered in 2005-2006
The spectroscopy and structure of molecules starting from rotational, vibrational, and electronic spectra of diatomic molecules and extending to polyatomic molecules as time permits. Prerequisites: 030.301-302 or equivalent.
030.452 (N) Materials and Surface Characterization
3 credits | Fall
The chemistry associated with surfaces and interfaces as well as a molecular level understanding of their essential roles in many technologically important processes, ranging from catalysis to biocompatibility. The first half of this course addresses various analytical techniques used to study surfaces including X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and scanning tunneling microscopy. The second half of this course uses a number of case studies to illustrate the application of surface analytical techniques in contemporary research.
030.453 (N) Intermediate Quantum Chemistry
3 credits | Fall
The principles of quantum mechanics are developed and applied to chemical problems. Prerequisites: 030.301-302 or equivalent.
030.466 (N) Physical and Analytical Methods
3 credits | not offered in 2005-2006
This course surveys a number of commonly used spectroscopic and analytical techniques with the objective of showing how each method works and what kinds of information can be obtained. The course reviews basic theory and instrumentation underlying each method along with a review of data reduction and error analysis. Illustrative examples are presented from a range of disciplines. Prerequisite: 030.302 or equivalent.
030.480 (N) Mathematical Models in Chemistry
3 credits | not offered in 2005-2006
This course explores the wide range of behavior in nonlinear chemical reaction schemes in open systems. The main mathematical tools used are nonlinear differential equations and matrix algebra. Among the topics covered are linear stability analysis, oscillating reactions, limit cycles, chemical waves, pattern formation, chaotic behavior, and enzyme cycles. Prerequisite: 030.301. Not offered yearly.
030.501-502 Independent Research in Physical Chemistry I
Staff | 1-3 credits
Research under the direction of members of the physical chemistry faculty.
030.503-504 Independent Research in Inorganic Chemistry I
Staff | 1-3 credits
Research under the direction of members of the inorganic chemistry faculty.
030.505-506 Independent Research in Organic Chemistry I
Staff | 1-3 credits
Research under the direction of members of the organic chemistry faculty.
030.507-508 Independent Research in Biochemistry I
Staff | 1-3 credits
Research under the direction of members of the biochemistry faculty.
030.509-510 Independent Research in Biochemistry II
Staff | 1-3 credits
Research under the direction of members of the biochemistry faculty. Prerequisites: 030.507-508 and permission of instructor.
030.512 Independent Research in Materials Chemistry I
Staff | 1-3 credits
Research under the direction of the materials chemistry faculty.
030.521-522 Independent Research in Inorganic Chemistry II
Staff | 1-3 credits
Research under the direction of the inorganic chemistry faculty. Prerequisites: 030.503-504 and permission of instructor.
030.523-524 Independent Research in Physical Chemistry II
Staff | 1-3 credits
Research under the direction of the physical chemistry faculty. Prerequisites: 030.501-502 and permission of instructor.
Cross-Listed Courses
250.326 Biological Macromolecular Structure and Function
Woodson & Garcia-Moreno | 3 credits
570.306 Chemistry of Environmental Issues
Roberts | 3 credits