Courses
CH 521 ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEM 3.0 Credit(s)
Explores the effects of structure and environment on reaction rates and equilibria and the use of statistical and quantum mechanics in organic chemical reactions. Topics include: organic reaction mechanism, Huckel theory, orbital symmetry, photochemistry, and standard concepts of physical organic chemistry. Prerequisite: TAKE CH-222
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 522 ORGANIC SYNTHESIS 3.0 Credit(s)
Surveys the synthesis of various organic target molecules utilizing: retrosynthetic analysis, functional group transformations, synthons, and other synthetic techniques.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 525 SUPRAMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY 3.0 Credit(s)
This course explores the definition and concepts and aims to understand the structure, function, and properties of selfassembled multicomponent supramolecular assemblies of atoms, ions, and molecules.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 526 MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY & PHARMACOLOGY 3.0 Credit(s)
A basic medicinal chemistry/pharmacology course in which the principles of drug discovery, computer aided drug design, pharmacokinetics and protein targets are studied. Such topics as the background of drug discovery, protein structure, enzymes, receptors, pharmacokinetics, metabolism, binding, structure, diversity, lead discovery, and lead optimization. Different methods to design drugs are explored such as rational drug design, fragment based, and in silico virtual molecular docking. Virtual labs employing different software are used to exemplify the different concepts covered.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
CH 529 NMR SPECTROSCOPY 3.0 Credit(s)
The theory and principles of nuclear magnetic resonance and spectroscopy are presented to allow the physical and chemical properties of molecules, particularly organic, to be examined. Detailed information about molecular structure, dynamics, properties, and chemical environment not only in chemistry but also in biochemical and medical compound synthesis and applications are presented, analyzed, and discussed. The lab is a hands-on introduction to modern NMR spectroscopy. Students will gain experience with a wide range of techniques on a high field (400 MHz) NMR spectrometer. They will also have the opportunity to manipulate NMR data using provided software designed specifically for our spectrometer. By the end of the course the student will be proficient in use of NMR spectrometry as applied to a variety of organic compounds.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 530 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II 3.0 Credit(s)
This course explores advanced kinetics and quantum mechanics. Prerequisite: TAKE CH-331
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 531 ADV. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY 3.0 Credit(s)
Topics in quantum chemistry, molecular structure, group theory, and applications of these topics to spectroscopy.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 550 INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS 3.0 Credit(s)
This course explores theory and practice of instrumental methods of analysis, spectrophotometric, electroanalytical, and chromatographic methods of separation and quantification.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 551 ADV ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTATION 3.0 Credit(s)
This course focuses on the fundamentals and practical aspects of analytical spectroscopy. Special emphasis is given to theory and instrumentation; methods and applications are covered. Prerequisite: Take CH-351
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 552 ADV ANALY CHEM: CHROMATOGRAPHY 3.0 Credit(s)
This courses focuses on the fundamentals and practical aspects of analytical separation and chromatography. Special emphasis is given to theory and instrumentation; methods and applications are covered.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 553 ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY 3.0 Credit(s)
The physical and chemical properties of the elements and their compounds are correlated with their positions in the periodic table. Bonding theory and coordination chemistry are emphasized. A grade of B or better required to earn the 3 credits.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 554 SPEC.TOP ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY 3.0 Credit(s)
Principles and techniques of electrochemistry and electrochemical equilibrium with practical experience in context of electroanalytical chemistry include: potentiometry, amperometry, coulometry, and voltammetry. Course title is shown on the student's transcript. Prerequisite: Take CH-252
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 556 CHEM APP OF GROUP THEORY 3.0 Credit(s)
This course presents basic principles of group theoretical methods. Topics include: molecular symmetry, normal coordinate analysis, molecular bonding and energy levels, and theoretical basis for selection rules.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 559 SPECIAL TOPICS:INORGANIC CHEM 3.0 Credit(s)
Topics include: electronic spectra of transition metal complexes, reactions of transition metal complexes, ionic liquids, and bioinorganic chemistry. Course title is shown on the student's transcript.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 561 ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY 3.0 Credit(s)
This course focuses on the chemical aspects of the human environment. Examines the sources reactions, transport, effects, and fates of chemical species in water, soil, air, and living environments and the effects of technology thereon.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department