Biochemistry study chemical processes within biological systems. When living systems are in chemical and energetic balance life thrives. However, distortion of balance caused by external or internal environment can lead …
Familiarization with catalytic strategies employed by enzymes and relationship of the strategies to those used in organic chemistry. Reactions discussed include phosphoryl transfer, acyl group activation and transfer, and coenzyme-based …
New course in the subject of chemistry.
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 …
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 …
Independent research, under the supervision of the faculty DMP thesis readers, toward the DMP thesis.
Systematic review and extension of the facts and theories of organic chemistry; includes the mechanism of reactions, structure, and stereochemistry. Prerequisite: One year of organic chemistry. In addition, one year …
A comprehensive survey of synthetic organic reactions and their application to the design and execution of syntheses of relatively complex organic substances.
This course is designed to give you a quick review and understanding of traditional and modern synthetic reaction mechanisms and principles involving heterocyclic molecules. The course will primarily cover the …
The course will reinforce concepts of molecular orbital theory (orbital symmetry effects), explore concepts of energy transfer & electron transfer. Some other concepts to be discussed include excited state photophysics, …
Studies the theory and application of instrumental techniques in solving organic structural problems. Topics include ultraviolet and infrared absorption spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectrometry, rotatory dispersion, and circular dichroism.
For students interested in the properties & phenomena of atomic, molecular, & nanoscale matter. The foundational ideas of quantum mechanics are introduced & tools for exact & approximate solutions of …
This course provides an introduction to statistical mechanics for graduate students or highly advanced undergraduates. The course begins with a review of thermodynamics and an introduction to the fundamental assumptions …
Introduces the practice and theory of modern chemical kinetics, emphasizing reactions occurring in gases, liquids, and on catalytic surfaces. Develops basic principles of chemical kinetics and describes current experimental and …
Soft materials are indispensable in everyday life & modern technology, forming the basis of numerous products, such as detergents, paints, plastics, personal care products, foods, clays, plastics, and gels. We …
Theory and applications of magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Topics include theoretical principles of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, practical aspects of experimental NMR, solution and solid-state NMR, overview of electron paramagnetic …
Includes basic theoretical principles of modern molecular spectroscopy, including microwave, infrared, Raman, visible, and ultraviolet spectroscopy. Gas-phase systems will be emphasized. Prerequisite: CHEM 5210 or Instructor Permission
This interdisciplinary course will introduce advanced undergraduates and graduates to molecules and their chemistry in different sources throughout the universe. Topics include gas-phase and grain-surface reactions, astronomical spectroscopy, laboratory experiments, …
Introduces the electronic structure of atoms and simple molecules, including basic concepts and applications of symmetry and group theory. The chemistry of the main group elements is described using energetics, …
Introduces the electronic structure of compounds of the transition metals using ligan field theory and molecular orbital theory. Describes the chemistry of coordination and organometallic compounds, emphasizing structure, reactivity, and …