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chemical equilibria), and chemical kinetics (rates of reactions and transport properties
of materials). This is a non-calculus based physical chemistry course.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1212 with a grade of C or higher, CHEM 1212L with a grade of
C or higher, andPHYS 1112 with a gradeof C or higher.
CHEM 3411 - Physical Chemistry I: Thermodynamics andKinetics (3-0-3)
A study of physical chemistry including topics in thermodynamics (ideal and real
gases, chemical equilibria), chemical kinetics (rates of reactions, transport properties
of materials) and liquid and solid state theory.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1212 with a grade of C or higher, CHEM 1212L with a grade of
C or higher, PHYS 2212 with a grade of C or higher, and MATH 2502 with a grade of
C or higher.
CHEM 3411L –Physical ChemistryLaboratory (0-4-2)
Laboratorymethods inphysical chemistry.
Prerequisites(s): CHEM 3411 with a C or higher (can be taken concurrently) and
CHEM 3412with aC or higher (can be taken concurrently)
CHEM 3412 - Physical Chemistry II: QuantumMechanics (3-0-3)
A study of the principles of quantum mechanics and its applications. Solutions of
Schrödinger equation for simple systems, perturbation theory, one-electron atom, spin
and relativistic effects, multi-electron atoms, chemical bonding and spectroscopy will
bediscussed.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1212 with a grade of C or higher, CHEM 1212L with a grade of
C or higher, PHYS 2212 with a grade of C or higher, and MATH 2502 with a grade of
C or higher.
CHEM 3811–Analytical Chemistry (3-0-3)
The study of classical quantitative determination methods, including volumetric and
gravimetric analyses, equilibrium calculations, acid-base chemistry, and
electrochemistry.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1212 with a grade of C or higher and CHEM 1212L with a
grade of C or higher.
CHEM 4110 - Environmental Chemistry (3-0-3)
A study of the chemistry of our environment. Topics typically include air and water
pollution, pharmaceuticals, plastics, bioenergetics, thermodynamics of life, and
nuclear power.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2412 with a grade of C or higher and CHEM 2412L with a
grade of C or higher.
CHEM 4201–AdvancedOrganicChemistry (3-0-3)
A mechanistic study of the important classes of organic reactions will be presented.
Topics include rearrangements, cycloadditions, carbocations, carbanions, free
radicals, carbenes, and nitrenes. An introduction to molecular orbital theory and
stereoelectronic effects will beprovided.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2412with agrade of C or higher.
CHEM 4202–Biochemistry I (3-0-3)
A study of the chemistry of biological systems. Topics typically include proteins,
enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids andmetabolism pathways.
Prerequisite: CHEM 2412 with a grade of C or higher and 2412L with a grade of C or
higher.
CHEM 4202L –Biochemistry Laboratory (0-6-3)
An introduction to modern biochemical laboratory techniques. Experiments may
include methods for protein, nucleic acid, carbohydrate, and lipid isolation and
characterization,
enzyme
kinetics,
spectroscopy,
chromatography,
and
electrophoresis.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2412 with a grade of C or higher, CHEM 2412L with a grade of
C or higher, andCHEM 4202with agrade of C or higher (can be taken concurrently).
