Chemistry Course Descriptions

Undergraduate

CHEM 100 Introduction to the Profession

Introduction to the chemical sciences, scientific method, computing tools, and interrelations of chemical sciences with biology, physics and other professions. 2-0-2 (C)

CHEM 122 Principles of Chemistry I-Without Laboratory

Foundations of chemistry, atoms and molecules, stoichiometry of chemical reactions, thermochemistry, properties of gases, states of matter, chemical solutions, kinetics. Molecular basis for chemical reactivity; atomic structure, periodicity, chemical bonding. Same as CHEM 124 except without the laboratory. 3-0-3

CHEM 124 Principles of Chemistry I

CHEM 125 Principles of Chemistry II

Chemical equilibria, the chemistry of acids and bases, solubility and precipitation reactions. Introduction to thermodynamics and electrochemistry. Chemistry of selected elements and their compounds. 3-3-4 (C)

CHEM 126 Principles of Chemistry II

Same as CHEM 125 except without the laboratory. 3-0-3

CHEM 235 Organic Chemistry I-Lecture

The constitution and properties of the different classes of organic compounds, with considerable attention to stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms, synthetic organic and bio-organic chemistry, and spectroscopy. The laboratory work involves an introduction to major synthetic and analytical techniques of organic chemistry including the preparation of representative organic compounds and the isolation of compounds from natural sources. Lecture only. 3-0-3 (C)

CHEM 236 Organic Chemistry I-Lab

Introduction to the major synthetic and analytical techniques of organic chemistry including the preparation of representative organic compounds from natural sources. 0-4-1

CHEM 237 Organic Chemistry I

The constitution and properties of the different classes of organic compounds, with considerable attention to stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms, synthetic organic and bio-organic chemistry, and spectroscopy. The laboratory work involves an introduction to the major synthetic and analytical techniques of organic chemistry including the preparation of representative organic compounds and the isolation of compounds from natural sources. 3-4-4 (C)

CHEM 239 Organic Chemistry II

Sequel to Organic Chemistry I. Constitution and properties of organic compounds at a fundamental level. Introduction to biological materials and synthetic polymers. 3-0-3

CHEM 240 Organic Chemistry Laboratory

Laboratory part of CHEM 239. Techniques for advanced organic preparations. Identification and characterization of organic compounds, including modern instrumental methods. 1-4-2 (C)

CHEM 247 Analytical Chemistry

Introduction to the theory and applications of analytical chemistry. Laboratory emphasis on obtaining and interpreting quantitative data. Statistical data analysis, equilibrium expressions, pH, volumetric and gravimetric analysis, fundamentals of spectroscopy, fundamentals of electrochemistry, and analytical separations. Laboratory experiments include acid-base behavior, potentiometry with ion-specific electrodes, spectroscopy (UV-visible and atomic absorption), and chromatography (ion-exchange, high pressure liquid, and gas-liquid). 2-4-3 (C)

CHEM 321 Instrumental Analysis

Theory and application of modern instruments in chemical procedures. Standard spectroscopic methods including Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and ultraviolet spectroscopy. Separation techniques using high pressure liquid chromatography and gas chromatography. Other topics relevant to advanced chemical instrumentation will also be covered. 2-6-4 (C)

CHEM 334 Spectroscopic Methods in Identification and Analysis

Characterization and analysis by mass, vibrational, nuclear magnetic resonance, and electronic spectroscopy. Structure spectra correlations applied to organic and inorganic compounds with examples drawn from diverse areas, e.g., pollutants, toxic materials, polymers, etc. 2-0-2

CHEM 335 Spectroscopic and Separation Techniques

Characterization of prepared or separated organic compounds by chromatographic, chemical, and spectroscopic methods. 0-6-2 (C)

CHEM 343 Physical Chemistry I

Equations of state; kinetic molecular theory; temperature dependent enthalpies and heat capacities of chemical compounds and of chemical reactions; entropy and the Gibbs free energy; chemical equilibrium; phases with variable composition; solutions of charged particles; surface phenomena. 3-0-3

CHEM 344 Physical Chemistry II

Quantum theory, molecular structure and spectroscopy, chemical equilibrium constants from statistical mechanics, phenomemological and mechanistic chemical reaction kinetics, transport phenomena from molecular perspective. The laboratory will include experiments dealing with gases, thermochemistry, liquid solutions, phase equilibria, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, spectra, molecular structure and treatment of data. 3-4-4 (C)

CHEM 345 Physical Chemistry III-Lecture

CHEM 410 Science of Climate Change

How can we continue to lead the good life while living in harmony with nature? Anthropogenic–based climate change needs to be addressed. Commercial/political aspects are not considered here. Thus our focus is on the science underlying global warming/climate change. Ultimately the sun is our primary source of power. How do we responsibly access that power in the short, intermediate and long terms? Biofuels, Carbon Dioxide, Polar Ice Caps, and Solar Power are some of the topics to be discussed. Class time will be divided between lectures and recitation. 1-2-3

CHEM 415 Inorganic Chemistry

In-depth introduction to the vast subfield of the discipline dealing with all field of the discipline dealing with all of the elements in the periodic table Presents balanced blend of facts and theories in modern inorganic chemistry. Emphasis is on bonding, electronic, magnetic, and structural features exhibited by inorganic and organometallic compounds and their reactivities. Modern concepts including symmetry and group theory and their relevance in solving chemical problems. Bioinorganic chemistry, and high tech" inorganic " materials and solids are introduced. 3-0-3

CHEM 416 Advanced Chemistry Laboratory

An advanced laboratory with emphasis on synthesis and characterization of inorganic and organometallic compounds. 1-7-3 (C)

CHEM 450 Introduction to Research

Required for chemistry majors. Designed to give research experience in a faculty research laboratory. 0-8-3 (C)

CHEM 451 Modern Techniques in Chemical Literature

A guide to the use of traditional and automated methods for the storage and retrieval of chemical information. 2-0-2

CHEM 454 Computer Applications in Chemistry

A numerical methods and computer applications course for chemists; emphasis on software rather than hardware; results of numerical analysis and linear algebra presented and applied to solution of chemical problems. 3-0-3

CHEM 455 Advanced Organic Chemistry

A survey of organic name reactions and modern reagents for organic synthesis with an emphasis on their utility in multistep synthesis. 3-0-3

CHEM 470 Introduction to Polymers

Basic introduction to Polymer Science. The course will cover basics of polymer nomenclature, synthesis, characterization, and the relationship between polymer structures and properties. Examples of major applications of polymeric materials including biopolymers will be presented. 3-0-3

CHEM 485 Chemistry Colloquium

This course may not be used to satisfy the natural sciences general education requirement. Lectures by prominent scientists. This course exposes students to current and active research in chemistry both within and outside the IIT community. It helps prepare students for a career in research. It is complementary to the academic courses and provides examples of professional/scientific presentations. This course may not be used to satisfy the natural science general education requirement. 1-0-1

CHEM 487 Senior Thesis in Chemistry

Original work carried on by the student under the guidance of a staff member. A careful search of the literature is required before the study is begun, and continued reference to the chemical literature is expected as the work progresses. A written report is required. 0-12-4 (C)

CHEM 497 Special Projects

For juniors and seniors. (Credit: Variable) (C)

CHEM 498 Research Honors Thesis Preparation

Background and laboratory research following a summer research honors project, preparatory to writing a research honors thesis in Chemistry 499. Student will organize a review committee to direct and review the research. Variable Credit:1-3.

CHEM 499 Research Honors Thesis

Background and laboratory research and thesis writing following a summer research project and thesis preparation. Students will arrange to meet regularly with his or her committee during thesis preparation and will write and defend thesis. Variable Credit: 2-4 hours.

Graduate

CHEM 500 Advanced Analytical Chemistry

An overview of analytical chemistry with discussions of complex ionic equilibria, electroanalytical techniques including potentiometric, voltametric, coulometric and conductometric methods, ion chromatography, capillary electrophoresis and sensor technology. 3-0-3

CHEM 502 Gas Chromatography, Gas Chromatography - Mass Spectrometry

Theory and practice of gas chromatography with emphasis in capillary gas chromatography and gas chromatography mass spectometry. 2-0-2

CHEM 504 Electroanalytical Chemistry

Fundamentals including pulse and differential pulse techniques, electro-chemical detection for chromatography, flow injection analysis and remote chemical sensors. 2-0-2

CHEM 505 Spectroscopic Methods I

Theories of spectroscopic transitions and their applications in structural elucidations and quantitative analysis. Topics include ultraviolet/visible, infrared, Raman and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and mass spectrometry. 3-0-3

CHEM 506 Sampling and Sample Preparation

Techniques and devices for sampling in diverse media will be treated, followed by a discussion of sample treatment prior to analysis including isolation, concentration and fractionation of analytes and classes of analytes. 3-0-3

CHEM 508 Analytical Methods Development

A seminar course presenting analytical methods in complex matrices with emphasis on methods development and validation. 2-0-2

CHEM 509 Physical Methods of Charaterization

A survey of physical methods of characterization including x-ray diffraction and fluorescence surface techniques including SEM, TEM, AES and ESCA, thermal methods and synchrotron radiation methods. 3-0-3

CHEM 510 Electronics and Interfacing

Elementary circuit analysis, operational amplifiers, digital electronics, signal processing and interfacing of instruments using modern computer software and hardware. 2-0-2

CHEM 511 Project Management: Business Principles

Introduction to concepts and techniques used to design and/or analyze a project to develop a set of tasks to accomplish the project, to coordinate and to monitor the work involved in the tasks, and to deliver a final product or service. Budgetary considerations will also be discussed. 2-0-2

CHEM 512 Spectroscopic Methods II

A continuation of the study of optical methods covering atomic absorption spectroscopy, atomic and flame emission spectroscopy, chemiluminescence, fluorescence, phosphorescence, light scattering and refractometry. 2-0-2

CHEM 513 Statistics for Analytical Chemists

A survey providing sufficient statistical background for scientists. The topics covered include probability, statistics, sampling estimation, regression analysis, experimental design, data analysis and signal enhancement. 3-0-3

CHEM 515 Fundamentals of Separation Science

Theory and concepts of separation science; and their practical application in solving analytical problems. Covered topics include chromatographic fractionation extraction and emerging methods for the separation and analysis of complex mixtures. 3-0-3. Formerly Chemistry 503

CHEM 516 Applied Liquid Gas Chromatography (LC/GC)

Introduction to the operating principles and applications of state-of-the-art LC/GC instrumentation and analysis. Topic to be discussed include the basic concepts of gas and liquid chromatography, optimization of LC and GC separations, and the diverse range of analytical applications amenable to GC/LC analysis. 3-0-3. Formerly Chemistry 501

CHEM 520 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

Selective treatment of the chemistries of main group and transition elements with emphasis on coordination complexes, organometallic compounds and inorganic cages and clusters. Discussions of molecular symmetry, stereochemistry, bonding, electronic spectra, magnetic properties, reactions, kinetics and reaction mechanisms are included. 3-0-3

CHEM 521 Structural Inorganic and Solid-State Chemistry

This course covers structure and bonding and structure-property relationships in inorganic molecules and solids. Descriptions of crystal structures, spectroscopic and x-ray diffraction techniques for structure determination and properties of solids are included. 3-0-3

CHEM 522 Efficient Chemical and Materials Synthesis

The design and development of environmentally benign chemical pathways: challenges and opportunities. High-yield and zero-waste chemical processes. Representative processes. 3-0-3

CHEM 524 Synthesis and Intellectual Property Management

This course focuses on the management of intellectual property. Professionals will lead discussions on the control and dissemination of materials concerning intellectual property. This will be combined with the technical presentations by the students in the classroom. Topics of discussion will include invention disclosures, intellectual property rights, proprietary materials, justification for patents, types of patents, the terms of a patent, patents procedure, licensing procedure and security considerations. Access to patented materials and disclosure of materials under patent process will be covered. 2-0-2

CHEM 530 Organic Reaction Mechanisms

A study of important mechanism classes and their relationship to the major reactions of organic chemistry. Emphasis will be placed on the study of reaction intermediates and on the methods used to characterize reaction pathways. Topics will include chemical bonding, aromaticity, stereochemistry, substitution, elimination, carbanion chemistry, free radical reactions, photochemistry and concerted reactions. 3-0-3

CHEM 531 Tactics in Organic Synthesis

A study of modern synthetic strategies used in the preparation of complex organic molecules. Synthetic planning using the disconnection approach and the selection of reagents to solve regiochemical and stereochemical problems will be the underlying themes. Synthetic strategies to be discussed include tandem reactions, template and chelation effects, biomimetic tactics and the use of chiral terpenes, carbohydrates and amino acids in enantioselective syntheses. Target molecules will include natural products, pharmaceuticals and smart organic materials. 3-0-3

CHEM 535 Polymer Synthesis

In-depth study of polymer synthesis, kinetics of polymerization, solution and thermal properties, processing and characterization techniques and rheological behavior. Selected topics include high-performance polymers, conducting polymers, electrooptical polymers, water-soluble polymers, biopolymers, medicinal polymers, photosensitive polymers and liquid crystalline polymers. 3-0-3

CHEM 537 Polymer Chemistry Laboratory

This course will include the synthesis of a variety of polymers and their characterization using instrumental methods. Emphasis will be placed on factors that control polymer formation, methods for obtaining molecular weights and distributions of polymers, as well as thermal and mechanical characteristics of polymers. 1-6-3

CHEM 538 Physical Biochemistry

The principles and techniques of physical chemistry applied to proteins, nucleic acids, polysaccharides and lipids. 3-0-3

CHEM 539 Introduction to Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Fundamental concepts will be discussed, including modern principles of drug design; drug absorption, distribution and metabolism; theories of drug-receptor interactions; approaches to structure-activity relationships; chemical, physicochemical and structural considerations. The various classes of therapeutic agents will be surveyed with emphasis on possible modes of action. Methods of synthesis will be considered. 3-0-3

CHEM 542 Polymer Characterization

This course will provide an overview of the common techniques for polymer characterization, studying structure-property relationships, and polymer morphology. The course will focus on thermal and mechanical characterization of polymers as well as polymer rhelogy. Examples and uses of major commercial polymers and advanced functional polymers will be introduced. 3-0-3

CHEM 543 Analytical Chemistry in Pharmaceutical Sciences

This course is designed to compliment the current curriculum of the professional master degree in analytical chemistry. It is a review of the requirements a student may face as a professional chemist in a regulated industry. The course focus is on the requirements and common topics facing today's pharmaceutical industry. While individual agencies have specific regulations, the fundamental ideas of these regulations are largely consistent across the board. For example, an analytical chemist versed in Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) under FDA can quickly pick up the GLP's required by EPA. 2-0-2

CHEM 544 Colloids and Colloid Analysis

This course will begin a general overview of colloid science. This part of the course will introduce various types of colloids, touch on factors and conditions leading to their stability or instability, consider their evolution and will include a very limited discussion of the conditions under which they can form. The second part of the course will consist of a series of discussions of specific analytical techniques used to characterize colloidal systems, with particular emphasis on the physical characterization of the dispersed phase. 2-0-2

CHEM 548 Electrochemical Methods

Thermodynamics and potential, charge-transfer kinetics and mass transfer. Potential step and potential sweep methods, including hydrodynamic methods. Bulk electrolysis methods. Electrode reactions coupled with homogeneous chemical reactions. Double-layer structure and absorbed intermediates in electrode processes. Digital simulation of electrochemical processes. Students are expected to have some background in the physical chemistry of solutions and electroanalytical chemistry at the level of CHEM 500. 3-0-3

CHEM 550 Chemical Bonding

Review of the postulatory basis of quantum mechanics and application to 1-D and 3-D systems. Hydrogenic and symmetry-adapted spin orbitals and bond formation. Ground and excited states. Commonly used semiempirical molecular orbital methods. 3-0-3

CHEM 552 Chemical Kinetics

Types of reactions, reaction order, activation energy, transition states, isotope effects and the mechanism of reactions. Determination of the rates of free radical reactions. Primary processes in thermal, photochemical and other radiation-induced reactions. 3-0-3

CHEM 553 Introduction to Chemical Thermodynamics

Fundamental laws of thermodynamics; application to simple chemical systems. 3-0-3

CHEM 560 Advanced Chemistry Projects

Advanced chemistry projects to be carried out under the direction of a faculty member. These projects may involve computational, theoretical, experimental work or a combination of these. Projects based on experimental work may be carried out in the research lab of the instructor. Topics of the advanced projects will be selected by the faculty member offering the course and will not necessarily be related to the dissertation topic of the student. 0-12-4

CHEM 584 Graduate Seminar in Chemistry

To foster scientific communications skills, students are required to present seminars based on the scientific literature. Required of all first year M.S. and Ph.D students. 1-0-1

CHEM 585 Chemistry Colloquium

Lectures by invited scientists in areas of chemistry generally not covered in the department. Must be taken two time by M.S. students and four time by Ph.d. students.1-0-1

CHEM 591 Thesis Research

(Credit: Variable)

CHEM 594 Special Problems

Designed for non-thesis M.S. only. (Credit: Variable)

CHEM 596 Chemistry for Teachers-Elementry

Certification as chemistry teacher or approval of instructor. An in-service workshop for pre-college teachers emphasizing the phenomenological approach to the teaching of chemical science. (Credit: variable)

CHEM 597 Reading and Special Problems

Independent study to meet the special needs of graduate students in department-approved graduate degree programs. Requires the written consent of the instructor. May be taken more than once. Receives a letter grade. (Credit: Variable)

CHEM 598 Chemistry for Teachers-High School

Certification as teacher or approved of instructor. An in-service workshop for pre-college teachers emphasizing the phenomenological approach to teaching of chemical science at the high school level. (Credit:variable)

CHEM 610 Special Topics in Analytical Chemistry

Topics of current interest in analytical chemistry including advanced electro-chemistry, surface spectroscopy of electrode surfaces, separations, laboratory automation and new spectroscopic techniques. 2-0-2

CHEM 611 Special Topics in Analytical Chemistry

CHEM 620 Special Topics in Inorganic Chemistry

Topics of current interest in inorganic chemistry, including organometallic chemistry, homogeneous catalysis, inorganic reaction mechanisms, inorganic stereochemistry, materials chemistry, x-ray crystallography, synthetic and physical methods in inorganic and materials chemistry and chemical applications of group theory. 2-0-2

CHEM 621 Special Topics in Inorganic Chemistry

CHEM 630 Special Topics in Organic Chemistry

Topics of current interest in organic chemistry including photochemistry, fluorine chemistry, heterocyclic chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry and electrooptical organic chemistry. 2-0-2

CHEM 631 Special Topics in Organic Chemistry

Topics of current interest in organic chemistry including photochemistry, flourine chemistry, heterocyclic chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry and electrooptical organic chemistry. 2-0-2

CHEM 635 Heterocyclic Chemistry

Of the vast array of structures which organic compounds adopt, many contain ring systems as a component. When the ring is made up of carbon and at least one other element, the compound is classified as a heterocycle. The aims of this course are to identify the effects that the presence of such ring systems have on the chemistry of a molecule; to show how the rings can be made, and to describe some of the uses of the compounds in organic synthesis, in medicine and in other contexts. The chemistry of aromatic five-, six- and seven-membered ring compounds with one or more nitrogen, oxygen and/or sulfur atoms will be emphasized. 3-0-3

CHEM 650 Special Topics in Physical Chemistry

Topics of current interest in physical chemistry, including atmospheric chemistry, ion molecule reactions, laser chemistry, theories of gas phase reactions, scattering theory, interaction of radiation with matter and time-dependent relaxation methods. 2-0-2

CHEM 651 Special Topics in Physical Chemistry

Topics of current interests in physical chemistry, including atmospheric chemistry, ion molecule reactions, laser chemistry, theories of gas phase reactions, scattering theory, interaction of radiation with matter and time-dependent relaxation methods. 2-0-2

CHEM 684 Graduate Seminars in Chemistry

To foster scientific communications skills, students are required to present seminars based on the scientific literature. Required of all Ph.D. students who have passed the written qualifying examination. 1-0-1

CHEM 685 Chemistry Colloquium

Lectures by invited scientists in areas of chemistry generally not covered in the department. 1-0-1

CHEM 691 Ph.D. Thesis Research

(Credit: Variable)

This Chemistry course bulletin is not in final form and is subject to change without notice. Please contact the Office of the Registrar to confirm course schedules and for additional course information.