Focuses on the development of advanced skills & techniques in chemical synthesis. Intended to provide students with training in air-sensitive chemistry, including the use of inert-atmosphere glove boxes & standard Schlenk techniques. Students will become familiar with a variety of characterization methods. Designed for students who wish enhance their synthetic skills in preparation for laboratory-based jobs or graduate school.

Introduces physical chemistry with numerous biological applications: chemical kinetics; introductory quantum theory; chemical bonding; spectroscopy and molecular structure; biochemical transport; and statistical mechanics.Prerequisite: CHEM 1420 or 1810; MATH 1220 or 1320; and PHYS 2020, 2620, or 2415. CHEM 3811 (if required for degree program) may be taken concurrently or after CHEM 3410. Discussion is optional.

Introduces physical chemistry with numerous biological applications: properties of gases, liquids, and solids; thermodynamics; chemical and biochemical equilibrium; solutions; electrochemistry; and structure and stability of biological macromolecules. Prerequisite: CHEM 3410. CHEM 3821 (if required for degree program) may be taken concurrently or after CHEM 3420. Discussion is optional.

New course in the subject of chemistry.

This lecture/laboratory course covers basic analytical chemistry instrumentation including chromatography, electrochemistry, spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry. Lecture content will include theory and application of chemical instrumentation. The laboratory component will emphasize obtaining and interpreting quantitative data and designing experiments through project-based labs. 2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours.Prerequisite: CHEM 1421, 1621, or 1811

Execution of laboratory experiments that illustrate important laws and demonstrate quantitative methods of measuring the chemical and physical properties of matter. One hour lab lecture and four hour lab meet weekly. Prerequisite: CHEM 1421, 1621, or 1811. CHEM 3410 must be taken concurrently or prior to CHEM 3811. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 3410, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 3811.

Execution of laboratory experiments that illustrate important laws and demonstrate quantitative methods of measuring the chemical and physical properties of matter. One hour lab lecture and four hour laboratory meet weekly. Prerequisite: CHEM 3811. CHEM 3420 must be taken concurrently or prior to CHEM 3821. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 3420, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 3821.

Introduces the methods of research that include use of the research literature and instruction in basic experimental and theoretical procedures and techniques. Students can conduct their research within the Dept of Chemistry or in a related science with approval. Under the supervision of faculty but may work closely with a Post-Doc or graduate student.

Student continues to build on their knowledge of the methods of research including the use of research literature and instruction in more advanced experimental and theoretical procedures and techniques. Students can conduct their research within the Dept of Chemistry or in a related science with approval. Under the supervision of faculty but may work closely with a Post-Doc or graduate student.

Study of the utilization of modern analytical instrumentation for chemical analysis. Includes emission and mass spectrometry, ultraviolet, visible, and infrared absorption spectroscopy, atomic absorption, electrical methods of analysis, chromatography, neutron activation analysis, and X-ray methods. Prerequisite: CHEM 1420 or CHEM 1620 or CHEM 1810