Chemistry Graduate Courses

Each course description is followed by three numbers in parentheses representing Lecture Hours, Laboratory Hours, and Course Credits, respectively.

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CHEM 500 Advanced Analytical Chemistry
An overview of analytical chemistry with discussions of complex ionic equilibria, electroanalytical techniques including potentiometric, voltammetric, coulometric, and conductometric methods, ion chromatography, capillary electrophoresis and sensor technology. (3 - 0 - 3)

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CHEM 503 Chromatographic Techniques
Theory and practice of separation methods other than gas and high performance liquid chromatography. Topics to be discussed include size exclusion chromatography, affinity chromatography, thin layer chromatography, supercritical fluid chromatography, electrophoresis, high speed countercurrent chromatography and flow injection analysis. (3 - 0 - 3)

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CHEM 504 Electroanalytical Chemistry
Chemometrics fundamentals including pulse and differential pulse techniques, electrochemical detection for chromatography, flow injection analysis and chemical sensors. (2 - 0 - 2)

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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 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)

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CHEM 508 Analytical Methods Development
A seminar course presenting analytical methods in complex matrices with emphasis on methods development and validation. (2 - 0 - 2)

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CHEM 509 Physical Methods of Characterization
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)

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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 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)

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CHEM 513 Statistics for Analytical Chemistry
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)

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CHEM 515 Fundamentals of Separation Science
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)

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CHEM 516 Applied Liquid and Gas Chromatography
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. Prerequisites: CHEM 515. (3 - 0 - 3)

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CHEM 518 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 adsorbed 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)

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CHEM 520 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Selective treatement 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, magneitc properties, reactions, kinetics and reaction mechanisms are included. (3 - 0 - 3)

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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 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)

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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 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, as well as thermal and mechanical characteristics of polymers. Prerequisites: CHEM 435 or consent of instructor. (1-6-3)

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CHEM 538 Physical Biochemistry
The principles and techniques of physical chemistry applied to proteins, nucleic acids, polysaccharides, and lipids. Prerequisites: CHEM 239, 344, or equivalent. (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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CHEM 542 Polymer Characterization and Analysis
Overview of various characterization and analysis techniques in polymer science and technology such as thermal analysis, mechanical property measurements, chromatographic separations, techniques for the determination of molecular weights and chemical analysis of polymer additives in polymer research, product development, quality control, and in degradation studies. A general discussion on industrial problem solving using multiple characterization techniques. (3-0-3)

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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)

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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)

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CHEM 550 Chemical Bonding
Review of postulatory basis of quantum mechanics and application to 1-D and 3-D model systems. Hydrogenic and symmetry-adapted spin orbitals and bond formation. Molecular ground and excited states. Commonly used semi-empirical molecular orbital methods. (3 - 0 - 3)

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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. Prerequisites: CHEM 550, 553, or equivalent. (3 - 0 - 3)

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CHEM 553 Advanced Chemical Thermodynamics
Fundamental laws of thermodynamics; application to simple chemical systems. Prerequisite: CHEM 344 or equivalent. (3 - 0 - 3)

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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 may not necessarily be related to the dissertation topic of the student. (0 - 12 - 4)

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CHEM 585 Chemistry Colloquium
Lectures by invited scientists in areas of chemistry of general interest. Must be taken twice by M.S. students and four times by Ph.D. students. (1 - 0 - 1)

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CHEM 610 Special Topics in Analytical Chemistry
Topics of current interest in analytical chemistry including advanced electrochemistry, surface spectroscopy of electrode surfaces, separations, laboratory automation, and new spectroscopic techniques. (variable)

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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. (variable)

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CHEM 630 Special Topics in Organic Chemistry
Topics of current interest in organic chemistry including photochemistry, fluorine chemistry, heterocyclic chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry and electro-optical organic chemistry. (variable)

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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. (variable)

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CHEM 685 Chemistry Colloquium
Lectures by invited scientists in areas of chemistry of general interest. Required of all full-time graduate students who have completed the BIOL 595 requirement. (1 - 0 - 0)

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Available Undergraduate Chemistry Courses

Up to 12 credit hours of a graduate program may be constituted by advanced Undergraduate Courses.

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CHEM 415 Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 416 Advanced Chemistry Laboratory
CHEM 450 Introduction to Research
CHEM 451 Modern Techniques in Chemical Literature
CHEM 454 Computer Applications in Chemistry
CHEM 455 Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHEM 485 Chemistry Colloquium
CHEM 487 Senior Thesis in Chemistry

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