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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.
 

Chemical Engineering
  

  • CHE 760 - Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

    (3 units)
    Advanced treatment of thermodynamics with application to dynamic, equilibrium, and near equilibrium systems. Measurements, derivative properties, equations of state, activity-coefficient models, reaction equilibria.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • CHE 762 - Statistical Thermodynamics

    (3 units)
    Introduction to statistical thermodynamics with applications to metallurgy and chemical engineering. (CHE 762 and MSE 762 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • CHE 764 - Advanced Transport Phenomena I

    (3 units)
    Advanced concepts in theoretical and applied fluid and heat dynamics involving steady state, transient and cyclic phenomena in chemical and metallurgical engineering.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • CHE 765 - Advanced Transport Phenomena II

    (3 units)
    Multicomponent diffusion, mass transport models, advanced concepts in analysis and design of continuous and multistage separation processes, advanced topics including recent literature.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 285  with a “C” or better.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • CHE 778 - Elements of Research Computing

    (1 to 3 units)
    An overview of computational research, a skills-based introduction to programming and shell scripting for automating computational tasks. Select weekend workshops after attending the introductory lecture. 3 workshops = 1 unit, 6 workshops = 2 units, 9 workshops = 3 units.
    (BIOL 778, CHE 778, GEOG 778, GRAD 778, NRES 778, and PSY 778 are cross-listed; credits may be earned in one of the six.)

    Maximum units a student may earn: 3

    Prerequisite(s): Degree-seeking graduate student. Class Note: Students who do not have a laptop may be able to borrow one with advance notice.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. use Linux, R, Python, C++, Batch Processing techniques, depending on modules/workshops selected.
    2. become versed in basic vocabulary and procedures associated with the tools listed in the course.
    3. install, configure, use and obtain results from the tools associated with each module/workshop.
    4. determine what types of computational tools might be useful in their own research.


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  • CHE 786 - Heterogeneous Catalysis

    (3 units)
    Fundamental theories and applications of heterogeneous catalysis; adsorption isotherms, catalyst characterization, mass transfer limitations on reaction rates, development of kinetics and reaction models.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • CHE 790 - Seminar

    (1 unit)
    Guest speakers, faculty, or students will make presentations and discuss research topics. (CHE 790 and MSE 790 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 1
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • CHE 791 - Special Chemical Engineering Problems

    (1 to 4 units)
    Specialized study in any of the subjects pertaining to chemical engineering. Subject matter may be arranged after conference with faculty member and department chair.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 8

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • CHE 795 - Comprehensive Examination

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

    Maximum units a student may earn: 1

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Units of Independent Study: 1
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • CHE 797 - Thesis

    (1 to 6 units)
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Independent Study: X
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • CHE 799 - Dissertation

    (1 to 24 units)
    For majors in the chemical engineering doctoral program only.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Independent Study: X
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • CHE 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.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 8

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Units of Independent Study: X
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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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 630 or Accuplacer QAS 276 and AAF 276 or ALEKS PPL 61 or Corequisite. Corequisite(s): MATH 127  or MATH 128  or MATH 176  or MATH 181 .

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


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  • CHEM 121A - General Chemistry I

    (3 units) CO4
    Fundamentals of chemistry including reaction stoichiometry, atomic structure, chemical bonding, molecular structure, states of matter, and thermochemistry. Credit allowed in only one of CHEM 121, CHEM 121A, 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 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. appraise and assess how chemistry applies to everyday phenomena.
    2. 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. identify the subatomic particles of an atom, their charges and relatives masses.
    4. balance chemical equations and compute stoichiometric relationships including limiting reagents, molarity, titrations, dilutions and thermochemical equations.
    5. predict periodic trends in atomic and ionic size, ionization potential and electronegativity.
    6. draw Lewis structures for p-block molecules and their three-dimensional representation.
    7. use the ideal gas law to calculate pressure, volume, and temperature relationships.
    8. explain various intermolecular forces within a chemical system.


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  • CHEM 121L - General Chemistry Laboratory I

    (1 unit) CO4L
    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; CHEM 121A .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. assess and determine the connection between the hands-on laboratory material and the material discussed in the lecture course (CHEM 121A).
    2. explain the relationship between the structure of a molecule and its chemical and physical properties.
    3. 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. analyze and interpret experimental results, derive chemical properties from experimental data, and develop appropriate and accurate conclusions.
    5. articulate and follow ethical principles in the laboratory context.


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  • CHEM 122A - General Chemistry II

    (3 units) CO4, CO9
    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 122A, CHEM 122R, or CHEM 202 .

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

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. perform calculations and apply concepts related to chemical equilibrium, chemical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and electrochemistry.
    2. explain the general differences that exist between strong acids/bases and weak acids/bases.
    3. explain the properties of solutions, identify the factors affecting solubility, and calculate solution concentration.
    4. identify and explain the role of chemistry with respect to societal and global issues.
    5. evaluate the relationship between chemical structure and chemical reactivity of compounds.


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  • CHEM 122L - General Chemistry Laboratory II

    (1 unit) CO4L, CO9
    Laboratory experiments to accompany CHEM 122A . Credit not allowed for both CHEM 122 and CHEM 122L.

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

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. practice safe laboratory and waste management techniques as they apply to the general chemistry laboratory setting.
    2. follow a guided inquiry experimental procedure, interpret experimental results, and draw reasonable conclusions.
    3. perform stoichiometric calculations for chemical reactions.
    4. convert between units using dimensional analysis.
    5. identify the connection between the material taught in the lecture course and the material covered in the laboratory.
    6. articulate and follow ethical principles in the laboratory context.


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  • CHEM 201 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers I

    (4 units) CO4L
    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 or revised SAT Math score of 650. Corequisite(s): MATH 181 . Recommended Preparation: One year high school chemistry.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. 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. perform calculations relevant to the chemical sciences including, but not limited to, problems involving: chemical stoichiometry, chemical equilibrium, and thermochemistry.
    3. perform basic manipulations relevant to a chemical laboratory.
    4. 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. articulate and follow ethical principles in the laboratory context.
    6. 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) CO4L, CO9
    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 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 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. assign oxidation states, balance and apply concepts of free energy to redox equations.
    2. identify different types of acids and bases.
    3. solve problems in aqueous equilibrium and acid/base chemistry, and apply concepts of free energy to the equilibrium reactions.
    4. explain how temperature, pressure and other atmospheric conditions affect reaction equilibria and kinetics.
    5. describe the fundamental properties of solids, liquids and gases and phase transformations between them.
    6. have a working knowledge of basic laboratory techniques, such as titrations and pH measurements.
    7. articulate and follow ethical principles in a laboratory context.
    8. 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 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. interpret IUPAC names of organic compounds, draw correct structures from names and vice versa, and differentiate between isomers (structural, geometric, or stereoisomers).
    2. recognize different bonding concepts including resonance and formal charges and use these concepts to predict structure and reactivity of simple organic compounds.
    3. identify an organic transformation as a substitution, addition, elimination, oxidation-reduction, or acid-base reaction.
    4. 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. draw and/or complete arrow-pushing mechanisms for reactions of simple to moderate complexity.
    6. 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 .

    Corequisite(s): CHEM 220A  or CHEM 242 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. safely handle laboratory glassware, equipment, chemicals, and generated waste in accordance with waste disposal and safety regulations.
    2. 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. apply laboratory techniques to single-step organic transformations.
    4. use knowledge of organic chemistry theory to explain reaction outcomes.
    5. 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. 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 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. draw correct organic structures from names, including IUPAC and common, and vice-versa, including stereochemistry, and demonstrate ability to distinguish isomers.
    2. identify and explain different bonding concepts including hybridization, resonance and formal charges.
    3. apply simple principles of thermodynamics, kinetics and acid-base behavior to organic reactions.
    4. 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. 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 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. predict aromaticity in simple molecules and predict aromatic substitution products.
    2. 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. identify nitrogen containing functional groups including amines, amides, and nitriles through correct prediction of their structures, properties, and simple reactions.
    4. interpret simple IR spectra of organic molecules.
    5. demonstrate correct use of arrow-pushing mechanisms for standard multistep organic reactions.
    6. 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. Credit not allowed toward Chemistry major or minor except with departmental permission.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain fundamental concepts of a selected topic in an area of chemistry.
    2. formulate and solve problems in a selected topic of chemistry.
    3. communicate verbally or in writing about aspects of a selected topic of chemistry.
    4. discuss the relationship of a selected topic in an area of chemistry to society.


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  • CHEM 303 - Research Methods

    (3 units)
    Research Methods is a required course in the NevadaTeach sequence. The course provides prospective science teachers with an understanding of how the scientific enterprise works. (BIOL 303, CHEM 303, NVTC and PHYS 303 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the three.)

    Prerequisite(s): NVTC 101 ; NVTC 102 ; completion of Core Physical & Natural Phenomena requirement; Junior standing. Recommended Preparation: MATH 181 ; a college-level statistics course.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. create their own experiments to answer scientific questions.
    2. identify sources of systematic and random errors and design experiments to reduce them.
    3. use probes and computers to gather and analyze data.
    4. use statistics to interpret experimental results and deal with sampling errors.
    5. treat human subjects in an ethical fashion.


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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 ; MATH 181 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. employ analytical principles and methods when solving problems.
    2. communicate the concepts and results of lecture and laboratory topics orally and in writing.
    3. execute proper laboratory techniques when applying analytical methods to quantitative analysis of chemical substances, especially for accurate and precise measurements.
    4. interpret recorded data from analyses utilizing statistical methods and discriminate between sound and unsound interpretation of data.
    5. 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).

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. draw correct organic structures from names and vice-versa, including stereochemistry, and distinguish isomers.
    2. identify and explain different bonding concepts including resonance and formal charges.
    3. apply fundamental principles of thermodynamics, kinetics and acid-base behavior to organic reactions.
    4. 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. devise simple multi-step organic syntheses.
    6. 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.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 341 , or CHEM 241  with a grade of “A” or “B”.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. predict aromaticity in molecules and aromatic substitution products.
    2. 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. identify nitrogen containing functional groups including amines, amides, and nitriles through correct prediction of their structures, properties, and reactions.
    4. interpret IR and UV/visible spectra of organic molecules.
    5. demonstrate correct use of arrow-pushing mechanisms for complex multistep organic reactions involving multiple functional groups and including simple pericyclic reactions.
    6. 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 . Restricted to non-chemistry majors; Chemistry majors should enroll in CHEM 347 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 2
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. safely handle laboratory glassware, equipment, chemicals, and generated waste in accordance with waste disposal and safety regulations.
    2. maintain a laboratory notebook according to course guidelines and report results in a scientific laboratory report.
    3. 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. 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. correlate organic chemistry theory with experimental outcomes.
    6. use experimental data to calculate reaction metrics such as yield and atom economy.
    7. 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 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 2
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. safely handle laboratory glassware, equipment, chemicals, and generated waste in accordance with waste disposal and safety regulations.
    2. maintain a laboratory notebook according to course guidelines.
    3. 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. 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. use experimental data to calculate reaction metrics such as yield and atom economy.
    6. correlate organic chemistry theory with experimental outcomes.
    7. 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. 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 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 2
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. safely handle laboratory glassware, equipment, chemicals, and generated waste in accordance with waste disposal and safety regulations.
    2. maintain a laboratory notebook according to course guidelines.
    3. 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. 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. correlate organic chemistry theory with experimental outcomes.
    6. use experimental data to calculate reaction metrics such as yield and atom economy.
    7. 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. 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. Credit allowed toward chemistry major or minor with departmental permission only.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain fundamental concepts of a specialized topic in an area of chemistry.
    2. formulate and solve problems in a specialized topic in an area of chemistry.
    3. communicate verbally or in writing about aspects of a specialized topic in chemistry.
    4. 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 ; MATH 182 ; PHYS 152  or PHYS 181 . If Chemical Engineering major: CHEM 241  or CHEM 341 ; MATH 182 ; PHYS 181 . If Environmental Engineering major: CHEM 220A  or CHEM 241  or CHEM 341 ; MATH 182 ; PHYS 181 . Recommended Preparation: MATH 283 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. derive relationships among physical and chemical properties using thermodynamics concepts and the laws of thermodynamics.
    2. apply state functions including energy, enthalpy, entropy, Gibbs energy, and Helmholtz energy to analyze systems and processes.
    3. apply thermodynamic relationships to chemical and physical systems, including heat engines, chemical reactions, phase equilibria, and electrochemical systems.
    4. 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. determine the reaction order, half-life, and time-dependence of reactant and product concentrations from a reaction rate law expression.
    6. 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 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply the Schrödinger Equation to quantum mechanical models such as particle-in-a-box, harmonic oscillator, and rigid rotor.
    2. explain and apply the postulates of quantum mechanics, interpret wavefunctions, including using wavefunctions to calculate probabilities and expectation values.
    3. interpret and apply the Heisenberg uncertainty principle, the variational principle, and the superposition principle.
    4. 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) CO14
    Training in laboratory techniques provided by experimental verification of the principles of physical chemistry.

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

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 1
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 2
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. conduct experiments to quantify thermodynamic, kinetic, and spectroscopic phenomena following experimental protocols and safety guidelines.
    2. quantitatively analyze the results of experiments using theoretical relationships and models.
    3. evaluate and report the experimental uncertainty of quantitative measurements.
    4. interpret the results of experiments in terms of physical chemistry concepts.
    5. report results of experiments in the quality and form of a scientific journal article.
    6. 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. Credit allowed in only one of CHEM 423 or 424.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 421 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 1
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. conduct experiments to quantify thermodynamic and kinetic phenomena following experimental protocols and safety guidelines.
    2. quantitatively analyze the results of experiments using theoretical relationships and models.
    3. evaluate and report the experimental uncertainty of quantitative measurements.
    4. interpret the results of experiments in terms of physical chemistry concepts.
    5. report results of experiments in the quality and form of a scientific journal article.
    6. 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 ; MATH 182 ; PHYS 152  or PHYS 181 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

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


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  • CHEM 430 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry

    (4 units)

    Expands upon CHEM 330 to include details of more advanced calibration methods and specific instrumentation. Prepares students for employment in a commercial analytical laboratory with special emphasis on the analysis of environmental samples using U.S.EPA certified methods. Fulfills the “environmental analytical chemistry” course requirement for the American Chemical Society certified environmental chemistry degree.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 330 ; CHEM 220A  or CHEM 241  or CHEM 242  or CHEM 341  or CHEM 342 .

          

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe the main methods used for organic analysis in a commercial setting.
    2. describe the main methods used for inorganic analysis in a commercial setting.
    3. differentiate between quality control and quality assurance as they apply to analytical chemistry in a commercial setting.
    4. interpret the U.S.E.P.A.’s SW846 methods for environmental analysis.
    5. design/create an analysis method by picking and choosing from known established methods
    6. do dilution calculations for the preparation of standard solutions of precisely known concentrations and use devices of appropriate precision to physically prepare those solutions in the laboratory.


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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.

    Corequisite(s): CHEM 422 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. 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. identify and explain coordination geometries and diastereoisomerism.
    3. draw d orbital splitting diagrams to determine high and low spin configurations and to predict magnetic properties.
    4. describe the nature of the metal-ligand interaction using simple orbital diagrams.
    5. calculate electron count as it pertains to the 18-electron rule.
    6. draw orbital diagrams for bonding interactions of common organometallic ligands.
    7. construct and explain the electronic structure of transition metal complexes.
    8. 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(s): CHEM 431 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. research a specific compound, or a family of compounds, to propose a synthetic route for isolation of this compound.
    2. use a Schlenk line to synthesize oxygen- and moisture-sensitive products.
    3. use various spectroscopic techniques to fully characterize coordination compounds.
    4. maintain a laboratory notebook following scientific best practices.
    5. write complete research reports in the format of a manuscript for publication.
    6. 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) CO14
    Advanced laboratory techniques used in inorganic and organic synthesis. Credit allowed in only one of CHEM 432  or CHEM 435.

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

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 1
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 2
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. research a specific compound, or a family of compounds, to propose a synthetic route for isolation of this compound.
    2. perform advanced manipulations of apparatus relevant to a synthetic chemistry laboratory, use a Schlenk line to synthesize oxygen- and moisture-sensitive products.
    3. characterize chemical compounds using modern spectroscopic techniques.
    4. maintain a laboratory notebook following scientific best practices.
    5. communicate findings in a format consistent with the scholarly standards of the chemical sciences.
    6. 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  and CHEM 121L ; CHEM 122A  and CHEM 122L ; CHEM 421  or ME 311 .

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


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  • CHEM 439 - Green Chemistry and Sustainability

    (3 units) CO9, CO13
    Green chemistry is the design of chemical products and processes that eliminate the use or generation of hazardous substances.  This course will provide an in-depth introduction to Green Chemistry and engineering.

    Prerequisite(s): General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing; CHEM 122A  and CHEM 122L  or CHEM 202 ; CHEM 220A  or CHEM 241  or CHEM 341 . Recommended Preparation: Second semester of organic chemistry.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain how Green chemistry and sustainability relates to problems of societal concern.
    2. describe how Green chemistry and sustainability developments affect society, the environment, and economic development.
    3. analyze a process and identify how it may be made more environmentally friendly/sustainable/green.
    4. integrate, synthesize, and apply knowledge of the relationship between science and technology and societal issues in both focused and broad interdisciplinary contexts.
    5. make connections between previous coursework and integrate with green chemistry and sustainability concepts.
    6. demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate to others the concepts learned in the course.
    7. analyze and compare chemical/industrial processes based on their relative “greenness”.


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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 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify and compare steric, electronic, and stereoelectronic effects.
    2. analyze the stereochemistry of molecules and assign correct configurations.
    3. evaluate and explain carbocation stability and reactivity in classic and non-classical cationic systems.
    4. 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. 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. evaluate and explain substitution and thermal isomerization reactions by drawing clear arrow-pushing mechanisms and the regio-, stereo-, and chemoselectivity in these reactions.
    7. 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  (CHEM 242  acceptable).

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. determine the structure of molecules exhibiting first-order NMR spectra.
    2. determine molecular formula from MS, NMR, combustion analysis, and other data.
    3. use NMR, IR, and UV-Vis to identify functional groups.
    4. apply concepts of topicity and magnetic equivalence.
    5. identify and explain higher order NMR spectra and determine the structure of molecules exhibiting non-first-order NMR spectra.
    6. determine the structure of complex molecules using 2D NMR methods.
    7. recognize and apply the relationship between field strength, nuclear properties, chemical shift, and coupling constants.
    8. 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

    (2 units) CO14
    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 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 2
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. practice methods of natural product isolation and advanced synthesis.
    2. operate hands-on the GC-MS, HPLC-MS, NMR, UV-Vis, IR, and other instruments.
    3. work in a laboratory without stepwise instructions.
    4. improve scientific writing through preparing laboratory reports.
    5. prove de novo the structure of organic molecules from real data.
    6. 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); MATH 182 . Recommended Preparation: CHEM 421 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain concept of polymer molecular weight and distribution.
    2. analyze polymer molecular weight distributions.
    3. distinguish and predict the differences between step and chain polymerizations.
    4. rationalize polymer topologies.
    5. identify polymers and polymerization chemistries.
    6. connect between structure and properties of polymers.
    7. read recent polymer literature and summarize key 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 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain behavior of chemical systems using quantum mechanical principles.
    2. discuss how atoms and molecules are described within a quantum mechanical framework.
    3. apply concepts of quantum mechanics to chemical bonding, spectroscopy, and statistical thermodynamics.
    4. 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 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe the physical chemical properties of macromolecular systems at an advanced level.
    2. predict properties of macromolecular systems from molecular parameters.
    3. 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 422 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain basic instrumentation concepts.
    2. demonstrate instrumentation skills through performing laboratory experiments.
    3. communicate laboratory results effectively in written and oral form.
    4. use basic diagnostic methods of laboratory instrumentation.
    5. interpret recorded data with standard statistical methods including noise analysis.
    6. describe in detail examples of instrumentation utilized in current chemical research.
    7. employ statistical methods and analytical reasoning to discriminate between sound and unsound interpretation of data.
    8. evaluate the impact of the precision, accuracy, sensitivity of instrumental analytical methods as applied 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. Credit allowed toward chemistry major or minor with departmental permission only.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. summarize current research in a main area of chemistry: organic, inorganic, analytical, or physical.
    2. identify and use the basic materials and resources needed to carry out an independent study project.
    3. 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.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

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

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain fundamental concepts of an advanced topic in an area of chemistry.
    2. formulate and solve problems related to an advanced topic in chemistry.
    3. communicate verbally or in writing about aspects of an advanced topic in chemistry.
    4. 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) CO13, CO14
    Original directed research in chemistry culminating in an oral presentation and written thesis.

    Prerequisite(s): General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing; three years of college chemistry; permission of instructor.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Independent Study: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. integrate quantitative reasoning and critical analysis and use of information to formulate and carry out a research project.
    2. synthesize information and techniques from previous coursework across disciplines to identify and use the basic materials and resources needed to carry out a research project.
    3. communicate the results of Senior Thesis I research orally and in writing following the standards of scholarly articles in Chemistry.
    4. 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.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 ; CH 201  or CH 202  or CH 203  or CH 212 ; CHEM 495  with an “A” or “B” grade; permission of instructor; Junior or Senior standing.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Independent Study: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. perform chemical research using established chemical research methods.
    2. explain the relationship of chemical principles with their area of research.
    3. communicate the results of Senior Thesis II research in writing, following the standards of scholarly articles in Chemistry, and through oral presentation.
    4. 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 630 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry

    (4 units)
    Expands upon CHEM 330 to include details of more advanced calibration methods and specific instrumentation. Prepares students for employment in a commercial analytical laboratory with special emphasis on the analysis of environmental samples using U.S.EPA certified methods. Fulfills the “environmental analytical chemistry” course requirement for the American Chemical Society certified environmental chemistry degree.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe the main methods used for organic analysis in a commercial setting.
    2. describe the main methods used for inorganic analysis in a commercial setting.
    3. differentiate between quality control and quality assurance as they apply to analytical chemistry in a commercial setting.
    4. interpret the U.S.E.P.A.’s SW846 methods for environmental analysis.
    5. interpret the U.S.E.P.A.’s SW846 methods for environmental analysis.
    6. do dilution calculations for the preparation of standard solutions of precisely known concentrations and use devices of appropriate precision to physically prepare those solutions in the laboratory.
    7. design/create an analysis method for analytes/matrices for which there are no well established procedures


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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.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. 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. identify and explain coordination geometries and diastereoisomerism.
    3. draw d orbital splitting diagrams to determine high and low spin configurations and to predict magnetic properties.
    4. describe the nature of the metal-ligand interaction using simple orbital diagrams.
    5. calculate electron count as it pertains to the 18-electron rule.
    6. draw orbital diagrams for bonding interactions of common organometallic ligands.
    7. construct and explain the electronic structure of transition metal complexes.
    8. 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  or CHEM 435 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 1
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 2
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. research a specific compound, or a family of compounds, to propose a synthetic route for isolation of this compound.
    2. perform advanced manipulations of apparatus relevant to a synthetic chemistry laboratory, use a Schlenk line to synthesize oxygen- and moisture-sensitive products.
    3. characterize chemical compounds using modern spectroscopic techniques.
    4. maintain a laboratory notebook following scientific best practices.
    5. communicate findings in a format consistent with the scholarly standards of the chemical sciences.
    6. 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.

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


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  • CHEM 639 - Green Chemistry and Sustainability

    (3 units)
    Green chemistry is the design of chemical products and processes that eliminate the use or generation of hazardous substances.  This course will provide an in-depth introduction to Green Chemistry and engineering.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain how Green chemistry and sustainability relates to problems of societal concern.
    2. describe how Green chemistry and sustainability developments affect society, the environment, and economic development.
    3. analyze a process and identify how it may be made more environmentally friendly/sustainable/green.
    4. integrate, synthesize, and apply knowledge of the relationship between science and technology and societal issues in both focused and broad interdisciplinary contexts.
    5. make connections between previous coursework and integrate with green chemistry and sustainability concepts.
    6. demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate to others the concepts learned in the course.
    7. analyze and compare chemical/industrial processes based on their relative “greenness”.


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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.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify and compare steric, electronic, and stereoelectronic effects.
    2. analyze the stereochemistry of molecules and assign correct configurations.
    3. evaluate and explain carbocation stability and reactivity in classic and non-classical cationic systems.
    4. 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. 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. evaluate and explain substitution and thermal isomerization reactions by drawing clear arrow-pushing mechanisms and the regio-, stereo-, and chemoselectivity in these reactions.
    7. 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).

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. determine the structure of molecules exhibiting first-order NMR spectra.
    2. determine molecular formula from MS, NMR, combustion analysis, and other data.
    3. use NMR, IR, and UV-Vis to identify functional groups.
    4. apply concepts of topicity and magnetic equivalence.
    5. identify and explain higher order NMR spectra and determine the structure of molecules exhibiting non-first-order NMR spectra.
    6. determine the structure of complex molecules using 2D NMR methods.
    7. recognize and apply the relationship between field strength, nuclear properties, chemical shift, and coupling constants.
    8. 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

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

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 2
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. practice methods of natural product isolation and advanced synthesis.
    2. operate hands-on the GC-MS, HPLC-MS, NMR, UV-Vis, IR, and other instruments.
    3. work in a laboratory without stepwise instructions.
    4. improve scientific writing through preparing laboratory reports.
    5. prove de novo the structure of organic molecules from real data.
    6. discriminate between sound and unsound interpretation of data and employ cogent reasoning methods in the examination of experimental results.
    7. design and perform a series of spectroscopic experiments and interpret the data to provide full structural determination, including stereochemistry.


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  • CHEM 649 - Polymer Chemistry

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

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain concept of polymer molecular weight and distribution.
    2. analyze polymer molecular weight distributions.
    3. distinguish and predict the differences between step and chain polymerizations.
    4. rationalize polymer topologies.
    5. identify polymers and polymerization chemistries.
    6. connect between structure and properties of polymers.
    7. read recent polymer literature and summarize key concepts.
    8. analyze a modern topic in polymer chemistry through a critical review.


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  • CHEM 650 - Advanced Physical Chemistry

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

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain behavior of chemical systems using quantum mechanical principles.
    2. discuss how atoms and molecules are described within a quantum mechanical framework.
    3. apply concepts of quantum mechanics to chemical bonding, spectroscopy, and statistical thermodynamics.
    4. 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.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe the physical chemical properties of macromolecular systems at an advanced level.
    2. predict properties of macromolecular systems from molecular parameters.
    3. 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.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain basic instrumentation concepts.
    2. demonstrate instrumentation skills through performing laboratory experiments.
    3. communicate laboratory results effectively in written and oral form.
    4. use basic diagnostic methods of laboratory instrumentation.
    5. interpret recorded data with standard statistical methods including noise analysis.
    6. describe in detail examples of instrumentation utilized in current chemical research.
    7. employ statistical methods and analytical reasoning to discriminate between sound and unsound interpretation of data.
    8. 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. Credit allowed toward chemistry major or minor with departmental permission only.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. summarize current research in a main area of chemistry: organic, inorganic, analytical, or physical.
    2. identify and use the basic materials and resources needed to carry out an independent study project.
    3. 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.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain fundamental concepts of an advanced topic in an area of chemistry.
    2. formulate and solve problems related to an advanced topic in chemistry.
    3. communicate verbally or in writing about aspects of an advanced topic in chemistry.
    4. 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.

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Units of Lecture: 1
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. effectively deliver through classroom presentation fundamental chemical concepts to undergraduate students in a laboratory setting.
    2. 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. 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 units a student may earn: 3

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify and use the applications and basic principles of the chemical instrumentation and/or software vital to chemistry research.
    2. demonstrate safety practices regarding laboratory and chemical storage.
    3. Work independently, responsibly, and efficiently to solve problems occurring in a laboratory setting.
    4. 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.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply group theoretical techniques to chemical problems involving chemical bonding and spectroscopy.
    2. describe chemical bonding in inorganic molecules using modern theoretical concepts.
    3. 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.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. give an overview of the current research in lanthanide and actinide chemistry.
    2. describe the state-of-the-art applications of materials containing lanthanides and actinides.
    3. read, present, and discuss primary literature in the area of lanthanides and actinides.
    4. 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.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. count valence electrons for organometallic compounds.
    2. describe bonding in organometallic compounds.
    3. explain fundamental organometallic processes, such as ligand substitution, oxidative addition, reductive elimination, migratory insertion, and elimination.
    4. apply knowledge of fundamental reaction processes to catalysis.
    5. 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.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain fundamental concepts of a specialized area of inorganic chemistry or organometallic chemistry.
    2. formulate and solve problems in a specialized area of inorganic chemistry or organometallic chemistry at an advanced level.
    3. 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.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. 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. explain the uses of protective groups for alcohols, amines, and carbonyl compounds and apply them to the synthesis of complex organic molecules.
    3. explain methods for oxidation and reduction, and their functional group selectivities, and apply them to the synthesis of complex organic molecules.
    4. explain aromatic substitution reactions and cyclization methods for making 3-6 membered rings and apply them to the synthesis of complex organic molecules.
    5. 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.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain fundamental concepts of organic structure elucidation of complex molecules.
    2. 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. predict the spectra and other experimental properties of complex organic molecules based on their structures.
    4. 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.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain fundamental concepts of theoretical organic chemistry at an advanced level.
    2. apply quantum-mechanical concepts to problems in organic chemistry.
    3. formulate and solve advanced problems in theoretical organic chemistry.
    4. apply computational chemistry to problems in organic chemistry.
    5. 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.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain fundamental concepts of a specialized area of organic chemistry or bioorganic chemistry at an advanced level.
    2. formulate and solve advanced problems in a specialized area of organic or bioorganic chemistry.
    3. 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.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain fundamental concepts of topicity and chirality of organic molecules.
    2. describe molecular stereochemistry using precise definitions of stereochemical vocabulary.
    3. articulate the differences and interplay between conformation and stereochemistry.
    4. 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.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. independently design and present a synthetic plan or strategy for synthesizing organic molecules.
    2. articulate in writing or verbally and critically analyze differences between synthetic strategies reported in the chemical literature.
    3. articulate the general rules of relative reactivity and apply these rules to the design of synthetic routes.
    4. explain the concepts of umpolung, synthons, synthetic equivalents, and stereocontrol and use them in planning organic syntheses.
    5. 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.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain fundamental concepts of a specialized area of the physical chemistry discipline.
    2. formulate and solve problems in a specialized area of physical chemistry.
    3. 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.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. determine the behavior of reaction systems with basic and complex mechanisms using analytical, approximation, and numerical methods.
    2. 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. relate features of the potential energy surface to the kinetics and dynamics of a reaction.
    4. 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.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain and apply rotational, vibrational and electronic spectroscopy of molecules in gas and condensed phase at an advanced level.
    2. predict spectra from molecular properties.
    3. 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.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate fundamental understanding of connection between microscopic properties of atoms and molecules, and macroscopic properties of gases, liquids and solids.
    2. predict behavior of real gases, liquid and solids using simple models of statistical mechanics.
    3. calculate partition functions for classical and quantum model systems.
    4. calculate thermodynamic properties, equilibrium constants, and reaction rate constants from partition functions.
    5. 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.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain and apply fundamental concepts of quantum mechanics at an advanced level.
    2. apply the tools of quantum mechanics to solve advanced problems.
    3. 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 units a student may earn: 8

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 1
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. summarize current research and critically review the literature pertaining to a research project.
    2. communicate a plan for research study with a mentor.
    3. communicate research results and findings both orally and in writing.
    4. 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 units a student may earn: 2

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Units of Lecture: 1
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. analyze chemical literature and research seminars thoughtfully and critically.
    2. communicate advanced chemistry concepts in writing in a clear and concise manner.
    3. 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 units a student may earn: 4

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 1
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. read and analyze chemical literature thoughtfully and critically.
    2. communicate chemistry concepts and original research orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
    3. 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.

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Units of Lecture: 1
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. perform and demonstrate an understanding of chemical research methods.
    2. demonstrate an understanding of the chemical principles related to their area of research.
    3. synthesize literature results on a selected research topic with new insights.
    4. communicate the results of their Professional Paper in writing and in oral presentation.
    5. 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 units a student may earn: 12

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. summarize current research and critically review the literature pertaining to a research project.
    2. identify and use the applications and basic principles of the chemical instrumentation and/or software vital to chemistry research.
    3. communicate a plan for independent study with a mentor and peers.
    4. 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 units a student may earn: 8

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Units of Lecture: 1
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. summarize current research and critically review the scientific literature pertaining to a research topic in the area of inorganic or organometallic chemistry.
    2. lead an informal discussion of a research topic in inorganic or organometallic chemistry.
    3. 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 units a student may earn: 8

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Units of Lecture: 1
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. summarize current research and critically review the scientific literature pertaining to a research topic in the area of organic or bioorganic chemistry.
    2. lead an informal discussion of a research topic in organic or bioorganic chemistry.
    3. 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 units a student may earn: 8

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Units of Lecture: 1
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. 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. lead an informal discussion of a research topic in physical chemistry, chemical physics, or physical/analytical chemistry.
    3. 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.

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Units of Independent Study: 1
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. illustrate mastery of subject matter and related literature through an oral and written exam or paper in their primary field of inquiry.


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  • CHEM 797 - Thesis

    (1 to 6 units)
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Independent Study: X
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify a novel research project in a specialized area of chemistry that will extend knowledge in the discipline of chemistry.
    2. search and discuss the scientific literature related to a specialized research area.
    3. explain chemical principles related to a specialized area of research and the broader scientific context.
    4. carry out an advanced, independent research project on a chosen topic.
    5. discuss research results in the context of the scientific literature.
    6. communicate and defend the results of the Thesis research in writing and in oral presentation.
    7. 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)
    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Independent Study: X
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. 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. search and discuss the scientific literature related to a specialized research area.
    3. carry out an advanced, independent, and multifaceted research project on a chosen topic.
    4. synthesize original research results with information from the chemical literature to develop new insights.
    5. communicate and defend the results of the Dissertation research in writing and in oral presentation.
    6. 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.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 8

    Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
    Units of Independent Study: X
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:


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Chinese
  

  • CHI 111 - First Year Chinese I

    (4 units)
    Introduction to the language through the development of language skills and structural analysis. Includes an introduction to Chinese culture.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 4
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify phonetic alphabets (“Pinyin”) and differentiate the tones in Mandarin Chinese.
    2. recognize Chinese basic written components (“Radicals”) and write Chinese characters with the correct stroke orders and structures.
    3. communicate in Chinese on the topics of greetings, family, dates and time, hobbies, and visiting friends with accurate pronunciation and appropriate cultural behavior.
    4. identify and analyze the sentence structures introduced in the dialogues through reading and writing activities.


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  • CHI 112 - First Year Chinese II

    (4 units)
    Introduction to the language through the development of language skills and structural analysis. Includes an introduction to Chinese culture.

    Prerequisite(s): CHI 111.  

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 4
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. articulate phonetic alphabets “Pinyin” in different tones accurately in Mandarin Chinese.
    2. read, write more Chinese characters on sentence and paragraph level.
    3. communicate on the topics of making appointments, studying Chinese, school life, shopping and transportation with accurate pronunciation and culturally appropriate behavior.
    4. discuss, read and write about those topics and compare the cultural differences between China and the U.S.


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  • CHI 211 - Second Year Chinese I

    (3 units)
    Development of comprehension, speaking skills and writing proficiency in Chinese language.

    Prerequisite(s): CHI 112.  

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. communicate and discuss the topics of weather, dining, asking directions, birthday party and seeing a doctor in Chinese.
    2. read and write more Chinese characters at the second year level.
    3. use appropriate structures and expressions to read and discuss short essays and write journals.
    4. compare cultural differences between China and the U.S. on those topics in oral and written forms.


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