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8. Course Descriptions

Note: Sequencing rules in effect for many Math courses prohibit students from earning credit for a lower numbered Math course after receiving credit for a higher numbered Math course. Sequencing rules are included in the course descriptions of applicable courses.
 

Chemistry
  

  • CHEM 100 - Molecules and Life in the Modern World

    (3 units)
    Introductory chemistry with emphasis on impacts on human society, environmental issues, energy sources, and life processes. Includes four laboratory experiments.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of the Core Curriculum Mathematics requirement or an ACT of 27 or an SAT of 610 or Accuplacer EA 80 and CL 84 OR Corequisite. Corequisite(s): MATH 127  or MATH 128  or MATH 176  or MATH 181 .”

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Core Science Requirement A
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to apply the scientific method by stating a question, performing experiments and/or analyzing a data presentation.
    2. Students will be able to name and identify common inorganic and organic compounds.
    3. Students will be able to use the Periodic Table of Elements to make predictions about chemical properties.
    4. Students will be able to discuss how chemistry relates to everyday life and societal issues.


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  • CHEM 121A - General Chemistry I

    (3 units)
    Fundamentals of chemistry including reaction stoichiometry, atomic structure, chemical bonding, molecular structure, states of matter, and thermochemistry. Credit allowed in only one CHEM 121 , CHEM 121A, CHEM 121R, or CHEM 201 .

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of Core Curriculum Mathematics requirement (MATH 127  or higher is recommended) or Corequisite(s): MATH 127  or higher and CHEM 121L .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Core Science Requirement A
    Offered Every Fall, Spring, and Summer
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to appraise and assess how chemistry applies to everyday phenomena.
    2. Students will be able to identify salts, acids, and bases from their molecular formulas, and describe the relationship between the structure of a molecule and its chemical and physical properties.
    3. Students will be able to identify the subatomic particles of an atom, their charges and relatives masses.
    4. Students will be able to balance chemical equations and compute stoichiometric relationships including limiting reagents, molarity, titrations, dilutions and thermochemical equations.
    5. Students will be able to predict periodic trends in atomic and ionic size, ionization potential and electronegativity.
    6. Students will be able to draw Lewis structures for p-block molecules and their three-dimensional representation.
    7. Students will be able to use the ideal gas law to calculate pressure, volume, and temperature relationships.
    8. Students will be able to explain various intermolecular forces within a chemical system and how they apply to colligative properties.


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  • CHEM 121L - General Chemistry Laboratory I

    (1 unit)
    Laboratory experiments to accompany CHEM 121A . Credit not allowed in both CHEM 121  and CHEM 121L.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of Core Curriculum Mathematics requirement (MATH 127  or higher is recommended) or Corequisite(s): MATH 127  or higher;   .

    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Core Science Requirement A
    Offered Every Fall, Spring, and Summer
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to assess and determine the connection between the hands-on laboratory material and the material discussed in the lecture course (CHEM 121A).
    2. Students will be able to explain the relationship between the structure of a molecule and its chemical and physical properties.
    3. Students will be able to apply knowledge and skill to laboratory techniques, including the proper and safe use and handling of glassware, the techniques and processes common to many scientific labs, standard methods for recording observations and data, performing accurate quantitative measurements.
    4. Students will be able to analyze and interpret experimental results, derive chemical properties from experimental data, and develop appropriate and accurate conclusions.
    5. Students will be able to articulate and follow ethical principles in the laboratory context.


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  • CHEM 122A - General Chemistry II

    (3 units)
    Fundamentals of chemistry including solutions, kinetics, equilibria, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and properties of inorganic and organic compounds. Credit allowed in only one of CHEM 122 , CHEM 122A, CHEM 122R, or CHEM 202 .

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 121  or CHEM 121A  and CHEM 121L ; MATH 127  or higher Core Math course. Corequisite(s): CHEM 122L .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Core Science Requirement A
    Offered Every Fall, Spring, and Summer
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to perform calculations and apply concepts related to chemical equilibrium, chemical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and electrochemistry.
    2. Students will be able to explain the general differences that exist between strong acids/bases and weak acids/bases.
    3. Students will be able to explain the properties of solutions, identify the factors affecting solubility, and calculate solution concentration.
    4. Students will be able to identify and explain the role of chemistry with respect to societal and global issues.
    5. Students will be able to evaluate the relationship between chemical structure and chemical reactivity of compounds.


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  • CHEM 122L - General Chemistry Laboratory II

    (1 unit)
    Laboratory experiments to accompany CHEM 122A . Credit not allowed for both CHEM 122  and CHEM 122L.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 121  or CHEM 121A  and CHEM 121L . Corequisite(s): CHEM 122A  .

    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Core Science Requirement A
    Offered Every Fall, Spring, and Summer
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to practice safe laboratory and waste management techniques as they apply to the general chemistry laboratory setting.
    2. Students will be able to follow a guided inquiry experimental procedure, interpret experimental results, and draw reasonable conclusions.
    3. Students will be able to perform stoichiometric calculations for chemical reactions.
    4. Students will be able to convert between units using dimensional analysis.
    5. Students will be able to identify the connection between the material taught in the lecture course and the material covered in the laboratory.
    6. Students will be able to articulate and follow ethical principles in the laboratory context.


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  • CHEM 201 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers I

    (4 units)
    Principles of chemistry including stoichiometry, atomic structure, chemical bonding, molecular structure, kinetic theory of gases, solutions, equilibrium, and thermochemistry. Credit allowed in only one of CHEM 121 , CHEM 121A , CHEM 121R, or CHEM 201.

    Prerequisite(s): ACT Math score of 28 or SAT Math score of 630. Corequisite(s): MATH 181 . Recommended Preparation: One year high school chemistry.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Core Science Requirement A
    Offered Every Fall
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to explain and apply foundational theories/laws of chemistry including, but not limited to: the atomic theory of matter, gas laws, the first law of thermodynamics, kinetic molecular gas theory, and basic quantum theories.
    2. Students will be able to perform calculations relevant to the chemical sciences including, but not limited to, problems involving: chemical stoichiometry, chemical equilibrium, and thermochemistry.
    3. Students will be able to perform basic manipulations relevant to a chemical laboratory.
    4. Students will be able to formulate hypotheses based on scientific laws and theories, collect data/evidence relevant to these hypotheses, reach conclusions based on the collected evidence, and defend those conclusions.
    5. Students will be able to articulate and follow ethical principles in the laboratory context.
    6. Students will be able to connect chemical principles to real-world problems and issues of societal and technological importance.


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  • CHEM 202 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers II

    (4 units)
    Principles of chemistry including thermodynamics, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, nuclear chemistry, metals and non-metals, coordination compounds, and properties of inorganic, organic, and biological molecules. Credit allowed in only one of CHEM 122 , CHEM 122A , CHEM 122R, or CHEM 202.

    Prerequisite(s):  CHEM 201 ; (CHEM 121A  and CHEM 121L  acceptable with a grade of A or B); MATH 181 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Core Science Requirement A
    Offered Every Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to assign oxidation states, balance and apply concepts of free energy to redox equations.
    2. Students will be able to identify different types of acids and bases.
    3. Students will be able to solve problems in aqueous equilibrium and acid/base chemistry, and apply concepts of free energy to the equilibrium reactions.
    4. Students will be able to explain how temperature, pressure and other atmospheric conditions affect reaction equilibria and kinetics.
    5. Students will be able to describe the fundamental properties of solids, liquids and gases and phase transformations between them.
    6. Students will be able to have a working knowledge of basic laboratory techniques, such as titrations and pH measurements.
    7. Students will be able to articulate and follow ethical principles in a laboratory context.
    8. Students will be able to connect chemical principles to real-world problems by analyzing scientific data related to a problem of societal or technological concern.


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  • CHEM 220A - Introductory Organic Chemistry Lecture

    (3 units)
    Survey of the principles of carbon chemistry. Credit allowed in only one of the following:CHEM 220A, CHEM 241 , CHEM 341 .

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 121A  and CHEM 121L  or CHEM 201  or CHEM 122A  and CHEM 122L  (recommended) or CHEM 202 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered Every Fall, Spring, and Summer
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to interpret IUPAC names of organic compounds, draw correct structures from names and vice versa, and differentiate between isomers (structural, geometric, or stereoisomers).
    2. Students will be able to recognize different bonding concepts including resonance and formal charges and use these concepts to predict structure and reactivity of simple organic compounds.
    3. Students will be able to identify an organic transformation as a substitution, addition, elimination, oxidation-reduction, or acid-base reaction.
    4. Students will be able to predict products, reagents, or starting materials in simple acid-base, substitution, addition, and oxidation-reduction reactions applied to alkyl halides, alkenes and alkynes, oxygen-containing functional groups such as alcohols, ketones, aldehydes, and carboxylic acids, and nitrogen-containing functional groups such as amines.
    5. Students will be able to draw and/or complete arrow-pushing mechanisms for reactions of simple to moderate complexity.
    6. Students will be able to apply organic structural and reactivity concepts to molecules of biological importance and complexity.
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  • CHEM 220L - Introductory Organic Chemistry Laboratory

    (1 unit)
    Techniques employed in the preparation, separation and identification of organic compounds. Credit allowed in only one of CHEM 220L, CHEM 345 , or CHEM 347 .

    Prerequisite(s): or corequisite(s): CHEM 220A  or CHEM 242 .

    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered Every Fall, Spring, and Summer
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to safely handle laboratory glassware, equipment, chemicals, and generated waste in accordance with waste disposal and safety regulations.
    2. Students will be able to practice basic laboratory techniques used for the preparation, purification, separation, and identification of organic compounds such as recrystallization, distillation, extraction, chromatography, and melting point determination.
    3. Students will be able to apply laboratory techniques to single-step organic transformations.
    4. Students will be able to use knowledge of organic chemistry theory to explain reaction outcomes.
    5. Students will be able to measure and record experimental data such as mass, melting point, or retention factor, and calculate reaction metrics such as percent yield, percent recovery, and atom economy.
    6. Students will be able to articulate and follow ethical principles in the laboratory context.


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  • CHEM 241 - Organic Chemistry I

    (3 units)
    Introduction to the chemistry of carbon compounds; functional groups; relationships among molecular structure, properties, and reactivity; and biological relevance. For life and environmental sciences majors. Credit allowed in only one of CHEM 220A , CHEM 241, or CHEM 341 .

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 122A  and CHEM 122L  or CHEM 202 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to draw correct organic structures from names, including IUPAC and common, and vice-versa, including stereochemistry, and demonstrate ability to distinguish isomers.
    2. Students will be able to identify and explain different bonding concepts including hybridization, resonance and formal charges.
    3. Students will be able to apply simple principles of thermodynamics, kinetics and acid-base behavior to organic reactions.
    4. Students will be able to predict products, reagents, and starting materials in standard substitution, elimination, and addition reactions applied to alkyl halides, alkenes and alkynes, correctly utilizing arrow pushing mechanisms, and applying stereo- and regioselectivity concepts.
    5. Students will be able to interpret simple proton NMR spectra.


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  • CHEM 242 - Organic Chemistry II

    (3 units)
    Continuation of CHEM 241 , with emphasis on additional functional groups, fundamental reaction mechanisms, and biomolecules. For life and environmental sciences majors. Credit not allowed in both CHEM 242 and CHEM 342 .

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 241 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to predict aromaticity in simple molecules and predict aromatic substitution products.
    2. Students will be able to identify oxygen-containing organic functional groups including alcohols, ketones, aldehydes, and carboxylic acids, and follow their transformations through oxidation-reduction, addition and substitution reactions.
    3. Students will be able to identify nitrogen containing functional groups including amines, amides, and nitriles through correct prediction of their structures, properties, and simple reactions.
    4. Students will be able to interpret simple IR spectra of organic molecules.
    5. Students will be able to demonstrate correct use of arrow-pushing mechanisms for standard multistep organic reactions.
    6. Students will be able to apply organic structural and reactivity concepts to fundamental molecules of biological importance.


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  • CHEM 292 - Selected Topics in Chemistry

    (1 to 3 units)
    Independent study of a special problem, research and/or assigned readings in chemistry. Maximum of 6 credits. Credit not allowed toward Chemistry major or minor except with departmental permission.

    Offered Every Fall, Spring, and Summer
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to explain fundamental concepts of a selected topic in an area of chemistry.
    2. Students will be able to formulate and solve problems in a selected topic of chemistry.
    3. Students will be able to communicate verbally or in writing about aspects of a selected topic of chemistry.
    4. Students will be able to discuss the relationship of a selected topic in an area of chemistry to society.


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  • CHEM 330 - Analytical Chemistry

    (4 units)
    Principles and techniques of quantitative chemical analysis including an introduction to instrumental methods.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 122A  and CHEM 122L  or CHEM 202 .

    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 2
    Offered Every Fall and Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to employ analytical principles and methods when solving problems.
    2. Students will be able to communicate the concepts and results of lecture and laboratory topics orally and in writing.
    3. Students will be able to execute proper laboratory techniques when applying analytical methods to quantitative analysis of chemical substances, especially for accurate and precise measurements.
    4. Students will be able to interpret recorded data from analyses utilizing statistical methods and discriminate between sound and unsound interpretation of data.
    5. Students will be able to describe the role of analytical chemistry in modern society including environmental and biomedical contexts, and evaluate the impact of precision, accuracy, and sensitivity of chemical analyses in environmental or physiological contexts.


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  • CHEM 341 - Organic Chemistry for Scientists and Professionals I

    (3 units)
    Detailed treatment of organic molecules, simple functional groups, stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms, introductory synthesis, and spectroscopy. For chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, and other pre-professional majors. Credit allowed in only one of CHEM 220A , CHEM 241 , or CHEM 341.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 202  ( CHEM 122A  and CHEM 122L  acceptable).

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered Every Fall and Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to draw correct organic structures from names and vice-versa, including stereochemistry, and distinguish isomers.
    2. Students will be able to identify and explain different bonding concepts including resonance and formal charges.
    3. Students will be able to apply fundamental principles of thermodynamics, kinetics and acid-base behavior to organic reactions.
    4. Students will be able to predict products, reagents, and starting materials in substitution, elimination, and addition reactions applied to alkyl halides, alkenes and alkynes, correctly utilizing arrow pushing mechanisms, and applying stereo-, chemo-, and regioselectivity concepts.
    5. Students will be able to devise simple multi-step organic syntheses.
    6. Students will be able to predict organic structures from proton and carbon NMR spectroscopy experiments.


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  • CHEM 342 - Organic Chemistry for Scientists and Professionals II

    (3 units)
    Continuation of  CHEM 341 , with emphasis on complex functional groups, detailed reaction mechanisms, multistep syntheses, and molecules relevant to biology and materials science. Credit not allowed in both CHEM 242  and CHEM 342.

    Prerequisite9s): CHEM 341  or CHEM 241  with a grade of A or B.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered Every Fall and Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to predict aromaticity in molecules and aromatic substitution products.
    2. Students will be able to identify oxygen-containing organic functional groups including alcohols, ketones, aldehydes, and carboxylic acids, and follow their transformations through oxidation-reduction, addition and substitution reactions.
    3. Students will be able to identify nitrogen containing functional groups including amines, amides, and nitriles through correct prediction of their structures, properties, and reactions.
    4. Students will be able to interpret IR and UV/visible spectra of organic molecules.
    5. Students will be able to demonstrate correct use of arrow-pushing mechanisms for complex multistep organic reactions involving multiple functional groups and including simple pericyclic reactions.
    6. Students will be able to apply organic structural and reactivity concepts to molecules of biological importance and complexity.


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  • CHEM 345 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory

    (2 units)
    Introduction to laboratory techniques, synthetic methods, identification of organic compounds. Credit allowed in only one of CHEM 220L , CHEM 345, or CHEM 347 .

    Corequisite(s): CHEM 242  or CHEM 342 .

    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 2
    Offered Every Fall and Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to safely handle laboratory glassware, equipment, chemicals, and generated waste in accordance with waste disposal and safety regulations.
    2. Students will be able to maintain a laboratory notebook according to course guidelines and report results in a scientific laboratory report.
    3. Students will be able to practice basic laboratory techniques used for the preparation, purification, and separation of organic compounds and apply the laboratory techniques to single- and multi-step organic transformations.
    4. Students will be able to use instrumentation such as gas chromatographs, polarimeters, infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometers for the identification of organic compounds and interpret data acquired from these instruments.
    5. Students will be able to correlate organic chemistry theory with experimental outcomes.
    6. Students will be able to use experimental data to calculate reaction metrics such as yield and atom economy.
    7. Students will be able to articulate and follow ethical principles in the laboratory context.


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  • CHEM 347 - Laboratory Techniques of Organic Chemistry I

    (2 units)
    Laboratory techniques and principles of the synthesis, purification, and characterization of organic compounds. For chemistry and other pre-professional majors. Credit allowed in only one of CHEM 220L , CHEM 345 , or CHEM 347.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 242  or Corequisite. Corequisite(s): CHEM 341 .

    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 2
    Offered Every Fall
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to safely handle laboratory glassware, equipment, chemicals, and generated waste in accordance with waste disposal and safety regulations.
    2. Students will be able to maintain a laboratory notebook according to course guidelines.
    3. Students will be able to practice basic laboratory techniques used for the preparation, purification, and separation of organic compounds and apply the laboratory techniques to single-step organic transformations.
    4. Students will be able to use instrumentation such as gas chromatographs, polarimeters, infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometers for the identification of organic compounds and interpret data acquired from these instruments.
    5. Students will be able to use experimental data to calculate reaction metrics such as yield and atom economy.
    6. Students will be able to correlate organic chemistry theory with experimental outcomes.
    7. Students will be able to locate current and archival chemical literature and then report literature information and experimental results in the quality and form of a scientific journal article.
    8. Students will be able to articulate and follow ethical principles in a scientific context, including professional standards of laboratory practice.


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  • CHEM 348 - Laboratory Techniques of Organic Chemistry II

    (2 units)
    Continuation of CHEM 347  with emphasis on synthetic techniques and spectroscopic characterization.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 242  or CHEM 342  (prerequisite or corequisite); CHEM 347 .

    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 2
    Offered Every Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to safely handle laboratory glassware, equipment, chemicals, and generated waste in accordance with waste disposal and safety regulations.
    2. Students will be able to maintain a laboratory notebook according to course guidelines.
    3. Students will be able to practice basic laboratory techniques used for the preparation, purification, and separation of organic compounds and apply the laboratory techniques to single- and multi-step organic transformations.
    4. Students will be able to use instrumentation such as gas chromatographs, polarimeters, infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometers for the identification of organic compounds and interpret data acquired from these instruments.
    5. Students will be able to correlate organic chemistry theory with experimental outcomes.
    6. Students will be able to use experimental data to calculate reaction metrics such as yield and atom economy.
    7. Students will be able to use chemical information resources such as journals and search engines to conduct a literature search, organize and synthesize the information retrieved with experimental results, and report results in the quality and form of a scientific journal article.
    8. Students will be able to articulate and follow ethical principles in a scientific context, including professional standards of laboratory practice, sourcing literature information without plagiarism, and crediting collaborators.


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  • CHEM 392 - Special Topics in Chemistry

    (1 to 3 units)
    Laboratory or lecture course in area not covered in other courses. Maximum of 6 credits. Credit allowed toward chemistry major or minor with departmental permission only.

    Offered Every Fall, Spring, and Summer
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to explain fundamental concepts of a specialized topic in an area of chemistry.
    2. Students will be able to formulate and solve problems in a specialized topic in an area of chemistry.
    3. Students will be able to communicate verbally or in writing about aspects of a specialized topic in chemistry.
    4. Students will be able to discuss the relationship of a specialized topic in chemistry to society.


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  • CHEM 421 - Physical Chemistry I

    (3 units)
    Fundamental principles including thermodynamics, phase equilibria, non-ideal systems, electrochemistry, and introductory statistical mechanics. Credit not allowed in both CHEM 421 and CHEM 425 .

    Prerequisite(s):   CHEM 242  or CHEM 342 ; PHYS 152 Â or PHYS 181 ; and MATH 182 . If Chemical Engineering major: CHEM 241  or CHEM 341 ; MATH 182 ; and PHYS 181 . If Environmental Engineering major: CHEM 220A  or CHEM 241  or CHEM 341 ; MATH 182 ; and PHYS 181 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered Every Fall
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to derive relationships among physical and chemical properties using thermodynamics concepts and the laws of thermodynamics.
    2. Students will be able to apply state functions including energy, enthalpy, entropy, Gibbs energy, and Helmholtz energy to analyze systems and processes.
    3. Students will be able to apply thermodynamic relationships to chemical and physical systems, including heat engines, chemical reactions, phase equilibria, and electrochemical systems.
    4. Students will be able to explain the behavior of ideal gases, real gases, and supercritical fluids and the phase equilibria of single- and multi-component systems through quantitative relationships.
    5. Students will be able to determine the reaction order, half-life, and time-dependence of reactant and product concentrations from a reaction rate law expression.
    6. Students will be able to derive a rate law from a multistep chemical reaction mechanism.


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  • CHEM 422 - Physical Chemistry II

    (3 units)
    Fundamental principles including quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, and kinetics and dynamics of chemical reactions.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 421 ; MATH 182 . Recommended preparation: MATH 285 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered Every Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to apply the Schrödinger Equation to quantum mechanical models such as particle-in-a-box, harmonic oscillator, and rigid rotor.
    2. Students will be able to explain and apply the postulates of quantum mechanics, interpret wavefunctions, including using wavefunctions to calculate probabilities and expectation values.
    3. Students will be able to interpret and apply the Heisenberg uncertainty principle, the variational principle, and the superposition principle.
    4. Students will be able to apply quantum mechanical principles to explain the electronic structure of the hydrogen atom, polyelectronic atoms, and small molecules and their electronic, rotational, and vibrational spectra and other physical propertiesStudents will be able to utilize statistical mechanics to derive thermodynamic properties from quantum mechanical descriptions of molecules.


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  • CHEM 423 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory

    (3 units)
    Training in laboratory techniques provided by experimental verification of the principles of physical chemistry.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 330 ; CHEM 421 . Corequisite(s): CHEM 422 .

    Units of Lecture: 1
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 2
    Offered Every Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to conduct experiments to quantify thermodynamic, kinetic, and spectroscopic phenomena following experimental protocols and safety guidelines.
    2. Students will be able to quantitatively analyze the results of experiments using theoretical relationships and models.
    3. Students will be able to evaluate and report the experimental uncertainty of quantitative measurements.
    4. Students will be able to interpret the results of experiments in terms of physical chemistry concepts
    5. Students will be able to report results of experiments in the quality and form of a scientific journal article.
    6. Students will be able to articulate and follow ethical principles in a scientific context, including professional standards of laboratory practice, the communication of literature research without plagiarism, and the crediting of collaborators.


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  • CHEM 424 - Thermodynamics and Kinetics Laboratory

    (2 units)
    Training in laboratory techniques provided by experimental verification of the principles of physical chemistry. Topical focus is on chemical thermodynamics and kinetics.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 421  .

    Units of Lecture: 1
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered Every Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to conduct experiments to quantify thermodynamic and kinetic phenomena following experimental protocols and safety guidelines.
    2. Students will be able to quantitatively analyze the results of experiments using theoretical relationships and models.
    3. Students will be able to evaluate and report the experimental uncertainty of quantitative measurements.
    4. Students will be able to interpret the results of experiments in terms of physical chemistry concepts.
    5. Students will be able to report results of experiments in the quality and form of a scientific journal article.
    6. Students will be able to articulate and follow ethical principles in a scientific context, including standards of laboratory practice, the communication of literature research without plagiarism, and the crediting of collaborators.


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  • CHEM 425 - Biophysical Chemistry

    (3 units)
    Fundamental principles of physical chemistry with biological and biochemical applications. Credit not allowed in both CHEM 421  and CHEM 425.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 242  or CHEM 342 ; PHYS 152  or PHYS 181 ; MATH 182 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered Every Fall
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to explain behavior of chemical and biological systems using the laws of thermodynamics.
    2. Students will be able to apply concepts of chemical equilibrium and kinetics in chemistry and biology.
    3. Students will be able to explain and apply the basics of quantum mechanics and quantum chemistry to atomic and molecular systems.
    4. Students will be able to interpret simple microwave, IR, UV-Vis, EPR, and NMR spectroscopic data.
    5. Students will be able to explain the mechanisms of photochemical and photobiological reactions.


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  • CHEM 431 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

    (3 units)
    Atomic structure; types of bonding; relationships among molecular structure and symmetry, physical properties, and reactivity of the elements and their compounds.

    Co-requisite(s): CHEM 422 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered Every Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to draw and explain advanced Lewis structures for compounds of p-block elements that depict the correct number of valence electrons and the correct spatial arrangements of atoms.
    2. Students will be able to identify and explain coordination geometries and diastereoisomerism.
    3. Students will be able to draw d orbital splitting diagrams to determine high and low spin configurations and to predict magnetic properties.
    4. Students will be able to describe the nature of the metal-ligand interaction using simple orbital diagrams.
    5. Students will be able to calculate electron count as it pertains to the 18-electron rule.
    6. Students will be able to draw orbital diagrams for bonding interactions of common organometallic ligands.
    7. Students will be able to construct and explain the electronic structure of transition metal complexes.
    8. Students will be able to explain and apply the fundamentals of symmetry and group theory.


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  • CHEM 432 - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory

    (1 unit)
    Laboratory techniques in synthesis and characterization of inorganic compounds. Credit allowed in only one of CHEM 432 or CHEM 435.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 330 ; CHEM 345  or CHEM 348 . Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHEM 431 .

    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered Every Fall
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to research a specific compound, or a family of compounds, to propose a synthetic route for isolation of this compound.
    2. Students will be able to use a Schlenk line to synthesize oxygen- and moisture-sensitive products.
    3. Students will be able to use various spectroscopic techniques to fully characterize coordination compounds.
    4. Students will be able to maintain a laboratory notebook following scientific best practices.
    5. Students will be able to write complete research reports in the format of a manuscript for publication.
    6. Students will be able to articulate and follow ethical principles in a scientific context, including professional standards of laboratory practice, the communication of literature research without plagiarism, and the crediting of collaborators.


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  • CHEM 435 - Chemical Synthesis

    (3 units)
    Advanced laboratory techniques used in inorganic and organic synthesis. Credit allowed in only one of CHEM 432 Â or CHEM 435.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 330 ; CHEM 345 Â or CHEM 348 . Corequisite(s): CHEM 431 .

    Units of Lecture: 1
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 2
    Offered Every Fall
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to research a specific compound, or a family of compounds, to propose a synthetic route for isolation of this compound.
    2. Students will be able to perform advanced manipulations of apparatus relevant to a synthetic chemistry laboratory, use a Schlenk line to synthesize oxygen- and moisture-sensitive products.
    3. Students will be able to characterize chemical compounds using modern spectroscopic techniques.
    4. Students will be able to maintain a laboratory notebook following scientific best practices.
    5. Students will be able to communicate findings in a format consistent with the scholarly standards of the chemical sciences.
    6. Students will be able to articulate and follow ethical principles in a scientific context, including professional standards of laboratory practice, the communication of literature research without plagiarism, and the crediting of collaborators.


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  • CHEM 437 - Separation Chemistry and Metallurgy of the Rare Earths

    (3 units)
    Coordination chemistry of rare earths relevant to separation and purification and metallurgy of these elements.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 121A  & CHEM 121L  ; CHEM 122A  & CHEM 122L  ; CHEM 421  or ME 311  .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to describe basic properties of the lanthanides.
    2. Students will be able to articulate the concepts of coordination chemistry of the lanthanides and apply them to separation chemistry.
    3. Students will be able to explain the metallurgy of rare earth mining.
    4. Students will be able to describe the current mining and purification methods of rare earth mining.


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  • CHEM 442 - Advanced Organic Chemistry

    (3 units)
    Organic reactions not generally covered in introductory courses in organic chemistry. Emphasis on both synthetic utility and reaction mechanisms.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 342  or CHEM 443  ; CHEM 422 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered Every Fall
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to identify and compare steric, electronic, and stereoelectronic effects.
    2. Students will be able to analyze the stereochemistry of molecules and assign correct configurations.
    3. Students will be able to evaluate and explain carbocation stability and reactivity in classic and non-classical cationic systems.
    4. Students will be able to contrast thermodynamic and kinetic control in reactions, and explain and apply primary and secondary kinetic isotope effects, transition-state theory, Curtin-Hammett principle, Hammett plots, and the Hammond postulate.
    5. Students will be able to evaluate addition and elimination reactions and predict and explain reaction outcomes by drawing clear “arrow-pushing” mechanisms along with the regio-, stereo-, and chemoselectivity of these reactions.
    6. Students will be able to evaluate and explain substitution and thermal isomerization reactions by drawing clear arrow-pushing mechanisms and the regio-, stereo-, and chemoselectivity in these reactions.
    7. Students will be able to evaluate and explain pericyclic reactions (cycloadditions, electrocyclizations, and sigmatropic rearrangements) and propose their mechanisms, using the concepts of aromaticity and Frontier Molecular Orbital (FMO) theory.


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  • CHEM 443 - Organic Spectroscopy and Structure

    (2 units)
    Constitutional and stereochemical structure from spectroscopic methods (mass spectrometry, nuclear magnetic resonance, infrared, ultraviolet).

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 342 Â (CHEM 242 Â acceptable).

    Units of Lecture: 2
    Offered Every Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to determine the structure of molecules exhibiting first-order NMR spectra.
    2. Students will be able to determine molecular formula from MS, NMR, combustion analysis, and other data.
    3. Students will be able to use NMR, IR, and UV-Vis to identify functional groups.
    4. Students will be able to apply concepts of topicity and magnetic equivalence.
    5. Students will be able to identify and explain higher order NMR spectra and determine the structure of molecules exhibiting non-first-order NMR spectra.
    6. Students will be able to determine the structure of complex molecules using 2D NMR methods.
    7. Students will be able to recognize and apply the relationship between field strength, nuclear properties, chemical shift, and coupling constants.
    8. Students will be able to evaluate the applications of spectroscopic determinations of organic molecules in environmental or biomedical contexts, and explain their impact on societal or technological issues.


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  • CHEM 444 - Organic Structure Determination Laboratory

    (1 to 2 units)
    Laboratory identification of unknown organic compounds using spectroscopic instruments (IR, NMR, UV, mass spectrometry); microtechniques; separation of mixtures (GLC, TLC, HPLC).

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 345  or CHEM 348 . Corequisite(s): CHEM 443 .

    Offered Every Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to practice methods of natural product isolation and advanced synthesis.
    2. Students will be able to operate hands-on the GC-MS, HPLC-MS, NMR, UV-Vis, IR, and other instruments.
    3. Students will be able to work in a laboratory without stepwise instructions.
    4. Students will be able to improve scientific writing through preparing laboratory reports.
    5. Students will be able to prove de novo the structure of organic molecules from real data.
    6. Students will be able to discriminate between sound and unsound interpretation of data and employ cogent reasoning methods in the examination of experimental results.


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  • CHEM 449 - Polymer Chemistry

    (3 units)
    Synthesis, characterization, morphology, bulk and solution properties of polymers; polymerization mechanisms.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 342  (CHEM 242  acceptable); CHEM 422 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to explain concept of polymer molecular weight and distribution.
    2. Students will be able to analyze polymer molecular weight distributions.
    3. Students will be able to distinguish and predict the differences between step and chain polymerizations.
    4. Students will be able to rationalize polymer topologies.
    5. Students will be able to identify polymers and polymerization chemistries.
    6. Students will be able to connect between structure and properties of polymers.
    7. Students will be able to read recent polymer literature and articulate concepts.


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  • CHEM 450 - Advanced Physical Chemistry

    (3 units)
    Selected topics including quantum chemistry, kinetics, molecular spectroscopy, and statistical thermodynamics.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 422 ; MATH 285 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered Every Fall
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to explain behavior of chemical systems using quantum mechanical principles.
    2. Students will be able to discuss how atoms and molecules are described within a quantum mechanical framework.
    3. Students will be able to apply concepts of quantum mechanics to chemical bonding, spectroscopy, and statistical thermodynamics.
    4. Students will be able to determine the types of molecular transitions and motions resulting in simple microwave, infrared, UV-Vis, and other spectroscopies.


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  • CHEM 451 - The Elementary Physical Chemistry of Macromolecules

    (3 units)
    Elementary physical chemistry and physical characterization methods applicable to synthetic and biological macromolecules in solution and in the bulk phase.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 425  . Corequisite(s): CHEM 422 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to describe the physical chemical properties of macromolecular systems at an advanced level.
    2. Students will be able to predict properties of macromolecular systems from molecular parameters.
    3. Students will be able to characterize the properties of macromolecular systems from experimental data.


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  • CHEM 455 - Instrumental Analysis

    (3 units)
    Critical examination of the process of quantitative chemical measurement entailing a systematic treatment of instrument design and instrumental methods.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 330 . Corequisite(s): CHEM 423 .

    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered Every Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to explain basic instrumentation concepts.
    2. Students will be able to demonstrate instrumentation skills through performing laboratory experiments.
    3. Students will be able to communicate laboratory results effectively in written and oral form.
    4. Students will be able to use basic diagnostic methods of laboratory instrumentation.
    5. Students will be able to interpret recorded data with standard statistical methods including noise analysis.
    6. Students will be able to describe in detail examples of instrumentation utilized in current chemical research.
    7. Students will be able to employ statistical methods and analytical reasoning to discriminate between sound and unsound interpretation of data.
    8. Students will be able to evaluate the impact of the precision, accuracy, and sensitivity of instrumental analytical methods in their application in environmental or biomedical context and the resulting impact on societal problems, including trace chemical analysis and false positives.


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  • CHEM 490 - Independent Study in Chemistry

    (1 to 3 units)
    Intensive study of a special problem. Maximum of 6 credits. Credit allowed toward chemistry major or minor with departmental permission only.

    Offered Every Fall, Spring, and Summer
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to summarize current research in a main area of chemistry: organic, inorganic, analytical, or physical.
    2. Students will be able to identify and use the basic materials and resources needed to carry out an independent study project.
    3. Students will be able to communicate a plan for independent study with a faculty mentor and peers.


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  • CHEM 492 - Advanced Topics in Chemistry

    (3 units)
    Selected advanced topics from the various disciplines of chemistry not covered by other course offerings and of current interest. May be repeated only in different subjects to a maximum of 6 credits.

    Prerequisite(s): Must have department/instructor consent.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to explain fundamental concepts of an advanced topic in an area of chemistry.
    2. Students will be able to formulate and solve problems related to an advanced topic in chemistry.
    3. Students will be able to communicate verbally or in writing about aspects of an advanced topic in chemistry.
    4. Students will be able to discuss the relationship of an advanced topic of chemistry to society and to specialized research interests.


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  • CHEM 495 - Senior Thesis in Chemistry I

    (3 units)
    Original directed research presented in oral and written form. (Major capstone course.)

    Prerequisite(s): Three years of college chemistry; permission of instructor; ENG 102; CH 201 or CH 202 or CH 203; junior or senior standing.

    Units of Independent Study: 3
    Major Capstone Course
    Offered Every Fall, Spring, and Summer
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to formulate and carry out a research project.
    2. Students will be able to identify and use the basic materials and resources needed to carry out a research project.
    3. Students will be able to communicate a plan for thesis development with a faculty mentor and peers.
    4. Students will be able to communicate the results of Senior Thesis I research in writing, following the standards of scholarly articles in Chemistry.
    5. Students will be able to articulate and follow ethical principles in a scientific context, including professional standards of laboratory practice, the communication of literature research without plagiarism, and the crediting of collaborators and standards for co-authorship.


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  • CHEM 496 - Senior Thesis in Chemistry II

    (3 units)
    Original directed research presented in oral and written form. (Major capstone course.)

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 495 with an “A” or “B” grade; permission of instructor; ENG 102; CH 201 or CH 202 or CH 203; junior or senior standing.

    Units of Independent Study: 3
    Major Capstone Course
    Offered Every Fall, Spring, and Summer
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to perform chemical research using established chemical research methods.
    2. Students will be able to explain the relationship of chemical principles with their area of research.
    3. Students will be able to communicate the results of Senior Thesis II research in writing, following the standards of scholarly articles in Chemistry, and through oral presentation.
    4. Students will be able to articulate and follow ethical principles in a scientific context, including professional standards of laboratory practice, the communication of literature research without plagiarism, and the crediting of collaborators and standards for co-authorship.


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  • CHEM 631 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

    (3 units)
    Atomic structure; types of bonding; relationships among molecular structure and symmetry, physical properties, and reactivity of the elements and their compounds.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered Every Fall
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to draw and explain advanced Lewis structures for compounds of p-block elements that depict the correct number of valence electrons and the correct spatial arrangements of atoms.
    2. Students will be able to identify and explain coordination geometries and diastereoisomerism.
    3. Students will be able to draw d orbital splitting diagrams to determine high and low spin configurations and to predict magnetic properties.
    4. Students will be able to describe the nature of the metal-ligand interaction using simple orbital diagrams.
    5. Students will be able to calculate electron count as it pertains to the 18-electron rule.
    6. Students will be able to draw orbital diagrams for bonding interactions of common organometallic ligands.
    7. Students will be able to construct and explain the electronic structure of transition metal complexes.
    8. Students will be able to explain and apply the fundamentals of symmetry and group theory.


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  • CHEM 635 - Chemical Synthesis

    (3 units)
    Advanced laboratory techniques used in inorganic and organic synthesis. Credit allowed in only one of CHEM 432 Â or CHEM 435 .

    Units of Lecture: 1
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 2
    Offered Every Fall
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to research a specific compound, or a family of compounds, to propose a synthetic route for isolation of this compound.
    2. Students will be able to perform advanced manipulations of apparatus relevant to a synthetic chemistry laboratory, use a Schlenk line to synthesize oxygen- and moisture-sensitive products.
    3. Students will be able to characterize chemical compounds using modern spectroscopic techniques.
    4. Students will be able to maintain a laboratory notebook following scientific best practices.
    5. Students will be able to communicate findings in a format consistent with the scholarly standards of the chemical sciences.
    6. Students will be able to articulate and follow ethical principles in a scientific context, including professional standards of laboratory practice, the communication of literature research without plagiarism, and the crediting of collaborators.


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  • CHEM 637 - Separation Chemistry and Metallurgy of the Rare Earths

    (3 units)
    Coordination chemistry of rare earths relevant to separation and purification and metallurgy of these elements.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to describe basic properties of the lanthanides.
    2. Students will be able to articulate the concepts of coordination chemistry of the lanthanides and apply them to separation chemistry.
    3. Students will be able to explain the metallurgy of rare earth mining.
    4. Students will be able to describe the current mining and purification methods of rare earth mining.


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  • CHEM 642 - Advanced Organic Chemistry

    (3 units)
    Organic reactions not generally covered in introductory courses in organic chemistry. Emphasis on both synthetic utility and reaction mechanisms.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered Every Fall
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to identify and compare steric, electronic, and stereoelectronic effects.
    2. Students will be able to analyze the stereochemistry of molecules and assign correct configurations.
    3. Students will be able to evaluate and explain carbocation stability and reactivity in classic and non-classical cationic systems.
    4. Students will be able to contrast thermodynamic and kinetic control in reactions, and explain and apply primary and secondary kinetic isotope effects, transition-state theory, Curtin-Hammett principle, Hammett plots, and the Hammond postulate.
    5. Students will be able to evaluate addition and elimination reactions and predict and explain reaction outcomes by drawing clear “arrow-pushing” mechanisms along with the regio-, stereo-, and chemoselectivity of these reactions.
    6. Students will be able to evaluate and explain substitution and thermal isomerization reactions by drawing clear arrow-pushing mechanisms and the regio-, stereo-, and chemoselectivity in these reactions.
    7. Students will be able to evaluate and explain pericyclic reactions (cycloadditions, electrocyclizations, and sigmatropic rearrangements) and propose their mechanisms, using the concepts of aromaticity and Frontier Molecular Orbital (FMO) theory.


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  • CHEM 643 - Organic Spectroscopy and Structure

    (2 units)
    Constitutional and stereochemical structure from spectroscopic methods (mass spectrometry, nuclear magnetic resonance, infrared, ultraviolet).

    Units of Lecture: 2
    Offered Every Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to determine the structure of molecules exhibiting first-order NMR spectra.
    2. Students will be able to determine molecular formula from MS, NMR, combustion analysis, and other data.
    3. Students will be able to use NMR, IR, and UV-Vis to identify functional groups.
    4. Students will be able to apply concepts of topicity and magnetic equivalence.
    5. Students will be able to identify and explain higher order NMR spectra and determine the structure of molecules exhibiting non-first-order NMR spectra.
    6. Students will be able to determine the structure of complex molecules using 2D NMR methods.
    7. Students will be able to recognize and apply the relationship between field strength, nuclear properties, chemical shift, and coupling constants.
    8. Students will be able to evaluate the applications of spectroscopic determinations of organic molecules in environmental or biomedical contexts, and explain their impact on societal or technological issues.


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  • CHEM 644 - Organic Structure Determination Laboratory

    (1 to 2 units)
    Laboratory identification of unknown organic compounds using spectroscopic instruments (IR, NMR, UV, mass spectrometry); microtechniques; separation of mixtures (GLC, TLC, HPLC).

    Offered Every Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to practice methods of natural product isolation and advanced synthesis.
    2. Students will be able to operate hands-on the GC-MS, HPLC-MS, NMR, UV-Vis, IR, and other instruments.
    3. Students will be able to work in a laboratory without stepwise instructions.
    4. Students will be able to improve scientific writing through preparing laboratory reports.
    5. Students will be able to prove de novo the structure of organic molecules from real data.
    6. Students will be able to discriminate between sound and unsound interpretation of data and employ cogent reasoning methods in the examination of experimental results.


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  • CHEM 649 - Polymer Chemistry

    (3 units)
    Synthesis, characterization, morphology, bulk and solution properties of polymers; polymerization mechanisms.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to explain concept of polymer molecular weight and distribution.
    2. Students will be able to analyze polymer molecular weight distributions.
    3. Students will be able to distinguish and predict the differences between step and chain polymerizations.
    4. Students will be able to rationalize polymer topologies.
    5. Students will be able to identify polymers and polymerization chemistries.
    6. Students will be able to connect between structure and properties of polymers.
    7. Students will be able to read recent polymer literature and articulate concepts.


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  • CHEM 650 - Advanced Physical Chemistry

    (3 units)
    Selected topics including quantum chemistry, kinetics, molecular spectroscopy, and statistical thermodynamics.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered Every Fall
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to explain behavior of chemical systems using quantum mechanical principles.
    2. Students will be able to discuss how atoms and molecules are described within a quantum mechanical framework.
    3. Students will be able to apply concepts of quantum mechanics to chemical bonding, spectroscopy, and statistical thermodynamics.
    4. Students will be able to determine the types of molecular transitions and motions resulting in simple microwave, infrared, UV-Vis, and other spectroscopies.


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  • CHEM 651 - The Elementary Physical Chemistry of Macromolecules

    (3 units)
    Elementary physical chemistry and physical characterization methods applicable to synthetic and biological macromolecules in solution and in the bulk phase.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to describe the physical chemical properties of macromolecular systems at an advanced level.
    2. Students will be able to predict properties of macromolecular systems from molecular parameters.
    3. Students will be able to characterize the properties of macromolecular systems from experimental data.


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  • CHEM 655 - Instrumental Analysis

    (3 units)
    Critical examination of the process of quantitative chemical measurement entailing a systematic treatment of instrument design and instrumental methods.

    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered Every Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to explain basic instrumentation concepts.
    2. Students will be able to demonstrate instrumentation skills through performing laboratory experiments.
    3. Students will be able to communicate laboratory results effectively in written and oral form.
    4. Students will be able to use basic diagnostic methods of laboratory instrumentation.
    5. Students will be able to interpret recorded data with standard statistical methods including noise analysis.
    6. Students will be able to describe in detail examples of instrumentation utilized in current chemical research.
    7. Students will be able to employ statistical methods and analytical reasoning to discriminate between sound and unsound interpretation of data.
    8. Students will be able to evaluate the impact of the precision, accuracy, and sensitivity of instrumental analytical methods in their application in environmental or biomedical context and the resulting impact on societal problems, including trace chemical analysis and false positives.


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  • CHEM 690 - Independent Study in Chemistry

    (1 to 3 units)
    Intensive study of a special problem. Maximum of 6 credits. Credit allowed toward chemistry major or minor with departmental permission only.

    Offered Every Fall, Spring, and Summer
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to summarize current research in a main area of chemistry: organic, inorganic, analytical, or physical.
    2. Students will be able to identify and use the basic materials and resources needed to carry out an independent study project.
    3. Students will be able to communicate a plan for independent study with a faculty mentor and peers.


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  • CHEM 692 - Advanced Topics in Chemistry

    (3 units)
    Selected advanced topics from the various disciplines of chemistry not covered by other course offerings and of current interest. May be repeated only in different subjects to a maximum of 6 credits.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to explain fundamental concepts of an advanced topic in an area of chemistry.
    2. Students will be able to formulate and solve problems related to an advanced topic in chemistry.
    3. Students will be able to communicate verbally or in writing about aspects of an advanced topic in chemistry.
    4. Students will be able to discuss the relationship of an advanced topic of chemistry to society and to specialized research interests.


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  • CHEM 700 - Supervised Teaching in College Chemistry

    (1 unit)
    Methods and creative approaches for teaching chemical science to undergraduates.

    Units of Lecture: 1
    Offered Every Fall
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to effectively deliver through classroom presentation fundamental chemical concepts to undergraduate students in a laboratory setting.
    2. Students will be able to practice and enforce laboratory safety guidelines including those required by EH&S, enabling the student to react accordingly in the event of a laboratory emergency.
    3. Students will be able to prepare quizzes for the undergraduate chemistry laboratories that effectively assess the conceptual learning achieved by undergraduate chemistry students.


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  • CHEM 707 - Research Instruments Practicum

    (1 unit)
    Practical training on the major instrumentation used in research. Maximum of 3 credits.

    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered Every Fall, Spring, and Summer
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to identify and use the applications and basic principles of the chemical instrumentation and/or software vital to chemistry research.
    2. Students will be able to demonstrate safety practices regarding laboratory and chemical storage.
    3. Students will be able to Work independently, responsibly, and efficiently to solve problems occurring in a laboratory setting.
    4. Students will be able to perform routine laboratory procedures safely and efficiently.


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  • CHEM 711 - Theoretical Inorganic Chemistry

    (3 units)
    Atomic structure, chemical bonding and molecular structure; applications of group theory to inorganic spectroscopy.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to apply group theoretical techniques to chemical problems involving chemical bonding and spectroscopy.
    2. Students will be able to describe chemical bonding in inorganic molecules using modern theoretical concepts.
    3. Students will be able to explain the fundamental processes for various spectroscopic techniques, as applied to electronic absorption, vibrational, electron paramagnetic resonance, and other spectroscopies.


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  • CHEM 712 - The Less Familiar Elements

    (3 units)
    Survey of the chemistry of the less familiar elements including the lanthanides and actinides with emphasis on periodic correlations.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to give an overview of the current research in lanthanide and actinide chemistry.
    2. Students will be able to describe the state-of-the-art applications of materials containing lanthanides and actinides.
    3. Students will be able to read, present, and discuss primary literature in the area of lanthanides and actinides.
    4. Students will be able to describe and explain the spectroscopic and magnetic properties of compounds containing lanthanides and actinides.


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  • CHEM 713 - Organometallic Chemistry

    (3 units)
    Synthesis, properties and reactivity of organometallic compounds; applications to organic synthesis and homogeneous catalysis with an emphasis on mechanisms.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to count valence electrons for organometallic compounds.
    2. Students will be able to describe bonding in organometallic compounds.
    3. Students will be able to explain fundamental organometallic processes, such as ligand substitution, oxidative addition, reductive elimination, migratory insertion, and elimination.
    4. Students will be able to apply knowledge of fundamental reaction processes to catalysis.
    5. Students will be able to analyze organometallic reaction mechanisms based on experimental data.


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  • CHEM 714 - Special Topics in Inorganic Chemistry

    (3 units)
    Selected topics of current interest. May be repeated only in different subject areas to a maximum of 6 credits.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to explain fundamental concepts of a specialized area of inorganic chemistry or organometallic chemistry.
    2. Students will be able to formulate and solve problems in a specialized area of inorganic chemistry or organometallic chemistry at an advanced level.
    3. Students will be able to discuss the relationship of a specialized area of inorganic chemistry or organometallic chemistry in the broader context of the field and to their own research interests.


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  • CHEM 740 - Methods of Organic Synthesis

    (3 units)
    Survey of reactions of value in synthesis.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered Every Fall
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to explain methods used at the graduate level for the synthesis of alcohols, alkyl halides, alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, amines, carbonyl compounds, ethers and thiols, and apply them to the synthesis of complex organic molecules.
    2. Students will be able to explain the uses of protective groups for alcohols, amines, and carbonyl compounds and apply them to the synthesis of complex organic molecules.
    3. Students will be able to explain methods for oxidation and reduction, and their functional group selectivities, and apply them to the synthesis of complex organic molecules.
    4. Students will be able to explain aromatic substitution reactions and cyclization methods for making 3-6 membered rings and apply them to the synthesis of complex organic molecules.
    5. Students will be able to explain the regioselectivities and stereoselectivites of various reactions and apply them to the synthesis of complex organic molecules.


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  • CHEM 741 - Advanced Organic Structure Elucidation

    (3 units)
    Methods used for structure elucidation.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to explain fundamental concepts of organic structure elucidation of complex molecules.
    2. Students will be able to elucidate the structures, including relative stereochemistry, of organic molecules from the combination of 2-D and 1-D NMR experiments and complex coupling constant analysis.
    3. Students will be able to predict the spectra and other experimental properties of complex organic molecules based on their structures.
    4. Students will be able to elucidate the structures of polymeric and oligomeric molecules using advanced techniques in mass spectrometry.
    5. Students will be able to quantify experimental outcomes using spectroscopic analysis of complex mixtures.


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  • CHEM 742 - Theoretical Organic Chemistry

    (3 units)
    Elementary quantum mechanics including molecular orbital theory, Huckel theory, aromaticity, and orbital symmetry rules; molecular mechanics calculations; reaction mechanisms.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to explain fundamental concepts of theoretical organic chemistry at an advanced level.
    2. Students will be able to apply quantum-mechanical concepts to problems in organic chemistry.
    3. Students will be able to formulate and solve advanced problems in theoretical organic chemistry.
    4. Students will be able to apply computational chemistry to problems in organic chemistry.
    5. Students will be able to discuss the relationship of theoretical organic chemistry in the broader context of organic chemistry.


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  • CHEM 743 - Special Topics in Organic Chemistry

    (3 units)
    Topics of current interest in organic chemistry. May be repeated only in different subject areas to a maximum of 6 credits.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to explain fundamental concepts of a specialized area of organic chemistry or bioorganic chemistry at an advanced level.
    2. Students will be able to formulate and solve advanced problems in a specialized area of organic or bioorganic chemistry.
    3. Students will be able to discuss the relationship of a specialized area of organic or bioorganic chemistry in the brader context of the field and to their own research interests.


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  • CHEM 744 - Stereochemistry and Conformational Analysis

    (3 units)
    Stereoisomerism, molecular symmetry, chirality, optical activity, torsional isomerism, conformations of cyclic and acyclic molecules, stereoselectivity and stereospecificity, chiral discrimination, stereochemical methods.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to explain fundamental concepts of topicity and chirality of organic molecules.
    2. Students will be able to describe molecular stereochemistry using precise definitions of stereochemical vocabulary.
    3. Students will be able to articulate the differences and interplay between conformation and stereochemistry.
    4. Students will be able to quantify the kinetic and thermodynamic factors that dictate conformational preferences and stereocontrol.


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  • CHEM 745 - Strategy of Organic Synthesis

    (3 units)
    Concepts for planning and evaluating multi-step synthesis of complex molecules, natural products and pharmaceuticals. (Formerly CHEM 745).

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered Every Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to independently design and present a synthetic plan or strategy for synthesizing organic molecules.
    2. Students will be able to articulate in writing or verbally and critically analyze differences between synthetic strategies reported in the chemical literature.
    3. Students will be able to articulate the general rules of relative reactivity and apply these rules to the design of synthetic routes.
    4. Students will be able to explain the concepts of umpolung, synthons, synthetic equivalents, and stereocontrol and use them in planning organic syntheses.
    5. Students will be able to describe the basic principles of retrosynthetic analysis and apply them to designing synthetic strategies.


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  • CHEM 751 - Special Topics in Physical Chemistry

    (3 units)
    Selected topics of current interest. May be repeated only in different subject areas to a maximum of 6 credits.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to explain fundamental concepts of a specialized area of the physical chemistry discipline.
    2. Students will be able to formulate and solve problems in a specialized area of physical chemistry.
    3. Students will be able to discuss the relationship of a specialized area of physical chemistry in the broader context of physical chemistry and to individual research interests.


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  • CHEM 752 - Chemical Kinetics

    (3 units)
    Rate processes, factors influencing reaction rates and the correlation of kinetics and mechanisms of reaction.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to determine the behavior of reaction systems with basic and complex mechanisms using analytical, approximation, and numerical methods.
    2. Students will be able to analyze and compare the kinetics of reactions occurring in the gas-phase, on surfaces, and in solution, including multicomponent systems, radical chain reactions, and catalytic reactions.
    3. Students will be able to relate features of the potential energy surface to the kinetics and dynamics of a reaction.
    4. Students will be able to apply collision theory, scattering theory, and statistical rate theory to the kinetics and dynamics of reactions.


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  • CHEM 754 - Molecular Spectroscopy

    (3 units)
    Theory and application of spectroscopic methods as a probe of molecular structure and dynamics.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to explain and apply rotational, vibrational and electronic spectroscopy of molecules in gas and condensed phase at an advanced level.
    2. Students will be able to predict spectra from molecular properties.
    3. Students will be able to determine molecular properties from experimental spectra.


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  • CHEM 755 - Statistical Thermodynamics

    (3 units)
    Molecular approach to the study of fundamental thermodynamic energy relationships.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered Every Spring - Even Years
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to demonstrate fundamental understanding of connection between microscopic properties of atoms and molecules, and macroscopic properties of gases, liquids and solids.
    2. Students will be able to predict behavior of real gases, liquid and solids using simple models of statistical mechanics.
    3. Students will be able to calculate partition functions for classical and quantum model systems.
    4. Students will be able to calculate thermodynamic properties, equilibrium constants, and reaction rate constants from partition functions.
    5. Students will be able to apply concepts of statistical mechanics to explain different types of phase transitions.


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  • CHEM 757 - Quantum Chemistry

    (3 units)
    Intensive study of the general aspects of quantum mechanics and its application to chemistry.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered Every Fall - Even Years
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to explain and apply fundamental concepts of quantum mechanics at an advanced level.
    2. Students will be able to apply the tools of quantum mechanics to solve advanced problems.
    3. Students will be able to describe and analyze atomic, molecular, and physical systems in terms of quantum mechanical principles.


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  • CHEM 788 - Research Conference

    (1 unit)
    Presentations of current research. Maximum of 8 credits.

    Units of Lecture: 1
    Offered Every Fall, Spring, and Summer
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to summarize current research and critically review the literature pertaining to a research project.
    2. Students will be able to communicate a plan for research study with a mentor.
    3. Students will be able to communicate research results and findings both orally and in writing.
    4. Students will be able to analyze experimental results based upon trends in data.


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  • CHEM 789 - Graduate Seminar I

    (1 unit)
    Seminars led by faculty and students to introduce research areas and initiate thesis and dissertation research. For first year graduate students. Maximum of 2 credits.

    Units of Lecture: 1
    Offered Every Fall and Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to analyze chemical literature and research seminars thoughtfully and critically.
    2. Students will be able to communicate advanced chemistry concepts in writing in a clear and concise manner.
    3. Students will be able to explain ethical principles in a scientific context.


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  • CHEM 790 - Graduate Seminar II

    (1 unit)
    Presentations on research topics of interest in chemistry. Maximum of 4 credits.

    Units of Lecture: 1
    Offered Every Fall and Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to read and analyze chemical literature thoughtfully and critically.
    2. Students will be able to communicate chemistry concepts and original research orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
    3. Students will be able to articulate and follow ethical principles in a scientific context, including standards of laboratory practice, the communication of literature research without plagiarism, and the crediting of collaborators.


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  • CHEM 791 - Professional Paper

    (1 unit)
    Report of professional quality, based on experience and independent study or investigation. Required for the Master of Science degree under Plan B.

    Units of Lecture: 1
    Offered Every Fall, Spring, and Summer
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to perform and demonstrate an understanding of chemical research methods.
    2. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the chemical principles related to their area of research.
    3. Students will be able to synthesize literature results on a selected research topic with new insights.
    4. Students will be able to communicate the results of their Professional Paper in writing and in oral presentation.
    5. Students will be able to articulate and follow ethical principles in a scientific context, including standards of laboratory practice, the communication of literature research without plagiarism, and the crediting of collaborators.


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  • CHEM 793 - Independent Studies

    (1 to 6 units)
    Maximum of 12 credits.

    Offered Every Fall, Spring, and Summer
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to summarize current research and critically review the literature pertaining to a research project.
    2. Students will be able to identify and use the applications and basic principles of the chemical instrumentation and/or software vital to chemistry research.
    3. Students will be able to communicate a plan for independent study with a mentor and peers.
    4. Students will be able to communicate research results and findings both orally and in writing.


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  • CHEM 794A - Colloquia

    (1 unit)
    Presentation of original research in Inorganic chemistry. Maximum of 8 units.

    Units of Lecture: 1
    Offered Every Fall and Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to summarize current research and critically review the scientific literature pertaining to a research topic in the area of inorganic or organometallic chemistry.
    2. Students will be able to lead an informal discussion of a research topic in inorganic or organometallic chemistry.
    3. Students will be able to discuss current research issues and problems in inorganic or organometallic chemistry with mentors and peers.


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  • CHEM 794B - Colloquia

    (1 unit)
    Presentation of original research in Organic Chemistry. Maximum of 8 units.

    Units of Lecture: 1
    Offered Every Fall and Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to summarize current research and critically review the scientific literature pertaining to a research topic in the area of organic or bioorganic chemistry.
    2. Students will be able to lead an informal discussion of a research topic in organic or bioorganic chemistry.
    3. Students will be able to discuss current research issues and problems in organic or bioorganic chemistry with mentors and peers.


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  • CHEM 794C - Colloquia

    (1 unit)
    Presentation of original research in Physical chemistry. Maximum of 8 credits.

    Units of Lecture: 1
    Offered Every Fall and Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to summarize current research and critically review the scientific literature pertaining to a research topic in the area of physical chemistry, chemical physics, or physical/analytical chemistry.
    2. Students will be able to lead an informal discussion of a research topic in physical chemistry, chemical physics, or physical/analytical chemistry.
    3. Students will be able to discuss current research issues and problems in physical chemistry, chemical physics, or physical/analytical chemistry with mentors and peers.


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  • CHEM 795 - Comprehensive Examination

    (1 unit)
    Course is used by graduate programs to administer comprehensive examinations either as an end of program comprehensive examination or as a qualifying examination for doctoral candidates prior to being advanced to candidacy.

    Units of Independent Study: 1
    Offered Every Fall and Spring
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:


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  • CHEM 797 - Thesis

    (1 to 6 units)
    Offered Every Fall, Spring, and Summer
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to identify a novel research project in a specialized area of chemistry that will extend knowledge in the discipline of chemistry.
    2. Students will be able to search and discuss the scientific literature related to a specialized research area.
    3. Students will be able to explain chemical principles related to a specialized area of research and the broader scientific context.
    4. Students will be able to carry out an advanced, independent research project on a chosen topic.
    5. Students will be able to discuss research results in the context of the scientific literature.
    6. Students will be able to communicate and defend the results of the Thesis research in writing and in oral presentation.
    7. Students will be able to articulate and follow ethical principles in a scientific context, including professional standards of laboratory practice, the communication of literature research without plagiarism, the crediting of collaborators and standards for co-authorship, and principles of intellectual property.


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  • CHEM 799 - Dissertation

    (1 to 24 units)
    Offered Every Fall, Spring, and Summer
    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:
    1. Students will be able to identify a novel research project in a specialized area of chemistry that will extend knowledge in and have a strong impact on the discipline of Chemistry.
    2. Students will be able to search and discuss the scientific literature related to a specialized research area.
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    4. Students will be able to carry out an advanced, independent, and multifaceted research project on a chosen topic.
    5. Students will be able to synthesize original research results with information from the chemical literature to develop new insights.
    6. Students will be able to communicate and defend the results of the Dissertation research in writing and in oral presentation.
    7. Students will be able to articulate and follow ethical principles in a scientific context, including professional standards of laboratory practice, the communication of literature research without plagiarism, the crediting of collaborators and standards for co-authorship, and principles of intellectual property.


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  • CHEM 899 - Graduate Advisement

    (1 to 4 units)
    Provides access to faculty for continued consultation and advisement. No grade is filed and credits may not be applied to any degree requirements. Limited to 8 credits (2 semester enrollment). For non-thesis master’s degree students only.

    Student Learning Outcomes (if available):
    Upon completion of this course:


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