Course Descriptions for Master of Materials and Chemical Synthesis

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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. Prerequisites: CS 105, MATH 152, CHEM 344. (3 - 0 - 3)

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CHEM 505 Spectroscopic Methods I
Theories of spectroscopic transitions and their applications in structural elucidations and quantitative analysis. Topics include ultraviolet/visible, infrared, Raman, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and mass spectrometry. (3 - 0 - 3)

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CHEM 511 Project Management
The course will cover a wide range of business principles highlighting project management and the components of business that employees may encounter. The goal of the course is to help the student understand basic business principles and project management skills, help the student understand the application of organizational behavior in today's workplace and equip the student to function more effectively both independently and as a team in today's organizations. (2 - 0 - 2)

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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)

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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 industrial processes. (3 - 0 - 3)

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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)

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CHEM 531 Tactics in Organic Synthesis
A study of modern synthetic strategies used in the preparation of complex oprganic 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)

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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, biopolymers, medicinal polymers, photosensitive polymers and liquid crystalline polymers. Prerequisites: CHEM 435 or consent of instructor. (3-0-3)

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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. Prerequisites: CHEM 239, 344. (3-0-3)

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ENVE 545 Environmental Regulations and Risk Assessment
One half of the course is a review of current environmental regulations, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Toxic Substances Control Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, CERCLA, and the Pollution Prevention Act. The other half of the course deals with the fundamentals of risk assessment, including hazard identification, dose-response assessment, exposure assessment and risk characterization. (3-0-3)

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COM 423 Communication in the Workplace
A study of communications relating to scientific, technological, and corporate structures. This course will help students develop workplace communication skills, including the ability to analyze situations, determine appropriate communications forms, write and revise work-related documents, and give oral presentations. (3-0-3)

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