Discusses the principles of main-group element chemistry with a focus on synthesis, structure, reactivity, and applications. This course is intended to provide sufficient background knowledge of the topics and techniques …
Expose students to the emerging advances in chemistry and materials science that underpin technologies for energy conversion, storage and distribution and to place these in a real world context that …
Covers topics of electrode kinetics, electron transfer theory, electrical double layer, diffusion, and other modes of mass transport. A broad range of electrochemical methods, techniques and instrumentation will be covered. …
This one-semester undergraduate/graduate course will focus on the modern applications of X-ray diffraction techniques in crystal and molecular structure determination. The class will also include powder diffraction and its application …
Covers physical methods for characterizing structure, composition, & surface chemistry of inorganic nanomaterials. Methods discussed include electron & probe microscopies, X-ray techniques, vibrational spectroscopies, & UV-visible spectroscopy. We will explore …
Introduces the components of biological macromolecules and the principles behind their observed structures. Examines the means by which enzymes catalyze transformations of other molecules, emphasizing the chemical principles involved, and …
Covers three main areas: (1) the structure and function of biological membranes, (2) complex biochemical systems and processes, including photosynthesis, oxidative phosphorylation, vision, neurotransmission, hormonal regulation, muscle contraction and microtubules, …
Topics include principles of image formation; methods for sample preparation and chemical labeling; photophysics of fluorescent proteins and organic dyes; and computational image analysis and data processing.Recommended prerequisites: Calculus II …
introduces the theory and practice of common techniques at the interface of chemistry and biology. Topics will include cloning, protein expression and purification, enzyme activity assays, basic small molecule synthesis …
Discusses the principles & commonly used techniques in chemical biology. The text will be used as a mechanism to introduce fundamental concepts through lecture and explored in further detail using …