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 …
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 …
A comprehensive survey of synthetic organic reactions and their application to the design and execution of syntheses of relatively complex organic substances.
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
New course in the subject of chemistry.
Provide science graduate students interested in an academic career with training in teaching at the postsecondary level. Specifically, the course is intended to introduce instructional practices that have been empirically …
An introduction to classic & modern approaches of chemical analysis of biological systems. Detection of analytes ranging from small molecules & proteins, to cells, to structured materials. Focus on immunoassays: …
This course aims to provide an introduction to mass spectrometry (MS) theory, instrumentation with an emphasis on modern MS techniques including ionization methods, mass analyzers, and basic principles of mass …
Introduces students to a range of professional development tools & information that may be helpful over their careers. Safety in the laboratory, ethics in science & teaching, career planning, job …
For students pursuing a masters degree and conducting research.
Independent research working toward doctoral degree under the supervision of assigned faculty member using appropriate techniques and instrumentation.
For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation advisor has been selected.