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purification, and characterization of organic molecules using a variety of advanced
techniques.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2412 with a grade of C or higher, CHEM 2412L with a grade of
C or higher, andCHEM 4201 (can be taken concurrently).
CHEM 4402L - Advanced Laboratory I: Biochemistry (0-4-2)
A laboratory course involving a series of multipart experiments designed to solve
realistic applied problems and build upon the chemical principles and experimental
techniques introduced in earlier laboratories. This laboratory focuses on the isolation
and characterization of biological molecules using a variety of advanced techniques.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 4202 with a grade of C or higher and CHEM 4202L with a
grade of C or higher or BIOL3250L with a grade of C or higher.
CHEM 4403L - Advanced Laboratory I: InorganicSynthesis (0-4-2)
A laboratory course involving a series of multipart experiments designed to solve
realistic applied problems and build upon the chemical principles and experimental
techniques introduced in earlier laboratories. This laboratory focuses on the synthesis,
purification, and characterization of inorganic compounds and complexes using a
variety of advanced techniques.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2412 with a grade of C or higher, CHEM 2412L with a grade of
C or higher, andCHEM 4301 (can be taken concurrently).
CHEM 4411–Biophysical Chemistry (3-0-3)
The study of thermodynamics, transport phenomena, and spectroscopic methods as
they relate tobiological systems.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3411 with a grade of C or higher, CHEM 3412 with a grade of
C or higher, andCHEM 4202with agrade of C or higher.
CHEM 4412–Computational Chemistry (3-0-3)
An advanced topics chemistry course designed to introduce the field of computational
chemistry methods. Quantummechanical and molecular mechanics methods will be
studied. Students will take part in hands-on learning through the use of computational
chemistry software.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3411 with a grade of C or higher andCHEM 3412 with a grade
of C or higher.
CHEM 4500–Senior ChemistrySeminar (2-0-1)
Experts from industry, government, and academia discuss current topics in chemistry
and related fields. Students enrolled in the seminar prepare for the talks by conducting
electronic literature searches, reviewing the relevant literature, and submitting
questions for the speakers. This course gives students the opportunity to meet with
and question experts in the field. Examinations and projects are based on seminar
topics.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2412 with a grade of C or higher, CHEM 2412L with a grade of
C or higher, andCHEM 2500with agrade of C or higher.
CHEM 4700–Special Topics inChemistry (V-V-{1-3})
Selected advanced topics of current interest in chemistry. This course will be offered
as fits theneeds and interests of the students and faculty. Coursemaybe repeated for
credit if topics aredifferent.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1212 with a grade of C or higher and consent of the head of
thedepartment of Natural Sciences.
CHEM 4811– Instrumental Analysis (3-0-3)
Theoretical principles and used of modern instrumental methods including
spectroscopy, electroanalysis, and chromatographic separations.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2412 with a grade of C or higher, CHEM 2412L with a grade of
C or higher, andCHEM 3811with agrade of C or higher.
CHEM 4811L – Instrumental Analytical ChemistryLaboratory (0-4-2)
An introduction to quantitative, qualitative and modern instrumental techniques in the
analytical laboratory. Prerequisite(s): CHEM4811 (may be taken concurrently).
