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Chemistry (CHEM)

CHEM 1004 - First Year Experience in Chemistry (1 credit) 
Orientation to the Chemistry Department and to the discipline of chemistry for chemistry majors and for individuals considering CHEM as a major, including transfer students. Resources for success, both generally as a college student and specifically as a chemistry major. Opportunities for mentoring, individual research and community involvement across the university and within the Chemistry Department. Exploration of career pathways for chemistry majors. Interconnections among professional practice, disciplinary progress, accepted standards for ethical use of information, principles of diversity and inclusion, and individual or personal value systems. Scientific communication, professional networking, and chemistry in the public eye.
Instructional Contact Hours: (1 Lec, 1 Crd) 
CHEM 1014 - Calculations in Chemistry (3 credits) 
Mathematical problem solving skills required for success in general chemistry. Manipulation of symbolic algebraic formulas. Dimensional analysis and narrative mathematical exercises. Application of problem solving techniques to chemical processes and reactions. Generation and interpretation of graphs using computer software. Elementary features of atoms, molecules, and the periodic table of the elements. Molar quantities, chemical nomenclature, reaction stoichiometry, and introductory solution chemistry.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 1015 - Chemistry in Context (3 credits) 
Survey of chemistry across areas of specialization for students enrolled in curricula other than science and engineering. History and fundamental concepts and theories of chemistry, including the consequences of changes in parameters on chemical systems. Impact of chemistry in the context of areas of public concern and policy, including best practices for sustainability, rational decision-making, ethical use of scientific information, product and process stewardship. Chemistry as a basis for decision-making in the context of individual values and beliefs, and the roles of values and beliefs in the progress of chemistry as a human endeavor. The foregoing to be based on the concepts of chemistry as follows: 1015: Periodicity and atomic structure; nuclear chemistry; chemical bonding and reactivity; organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, and medicinal chemistry. 1016: Chemical stoichiometry including conservation of matter and energy; acid-base and oxidation-reduction chemistry of solutions; stoichiometry and thermodynamics, agricultural and environmental chemistry, chemistry of household and personal care products (Duplicates 1035-1036.)
Pathway Concept Area(s): 4 Reasoning in Natural Sci., 10 Ethical Reasoning 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 1016 - Chemistry in Context (3 credits) 
Survey of chemistry across areas of specialization for students enrolled in curricula other than science and engineering. History and fundamental concepts and theories of chemistry, including the consequences of changes in parameters on chemical systems. Impact of chemistry in the context of areas of public concern and policy, including best practices for sustainability, rational decision-making, ethical use of scientific information, product and process stewardship. Chemistry as a basis for decision-making in the context of individual values and beliefs, and the roles of values and beliefs in the progress of chemistry as a human endeavor. The foregoing to be based on the concepts of chemistry as follows: 1015: Periodicity and atomic structure; nuclear chemistry; chemical bonding and reactivity; organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, and medicinal chemistry. 1016: Chemical stoichiometry including conservation of matter and energy; acid-base and oxidation-reduction chemistry of solutions; stoichiometry and thermodynamics, agricultural and environmental chemistry, chemistry of household and personal care products (Duplicates 1035-1036.)
Pathway Concept Area(s): 4 Reasoning in Natural Sci., 10 Ethical Reasoning 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 1025 - Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory (1 credit) 
Virtual laboratory exercises and reading and writing assignments designed to accompany 1015 and 1016, as applicable. Illustrates and elaborates on principles addressed in lecture, including history and fundamental concepts, theories, contexts, with an emphasis on sustainability issues and ethical consequences of decision- making in chemistry. Students will identify foundational concepts in chemistry, enumerate parameters likely to influence the outcome of an experiment, analyze the ways that values and beliefs influence progress in the discipline and communicate chemical concepts to a lay audience.
Pathway Concept Area(s): 4 Reasoning in Natural Sci., 10 Ethical Reasoning 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lab, 1 Crd) 
CHEM 1026 - Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory (1 credit) 
Virtual laboratory exercises and reading and writing assignments designed to accompany 1015 and 1016, as applicable. Illustrates and elaborates on principles addressed in lecture, including history and fundamental concepts, theories, contexts, with an emphasis on sustainability issues and ethical consequences of decision- making in chemistry. Students will identify foundational concepts in chemistry, enumerate parameters likely to influence the outcome of an experiment, analyze the ways that values and beliefs influence progress in the discipline and communicate chemical concepts to a lay audience.
Pathway Concept Area(s): 4 Reasoning in Natural Sci., 10 Ethical Reasoning 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lab, 1 Crd) 
CHEM 1034 - General Chemistry Recitation (1 credit) 
A companion course for students needing supplemental help with mathematical and problem-solving skills required for CHEM 1035 General Chemistry. Manipulation of algebraic formulas. Application of problem-solving techniques to chemical processes and reactions. Quantitative methods applied to unit conversions, reaction yields, energy of reactions, and gas properties. Examination of atomic structure, periodicity, and molecular bonding. May not count towards degree requirements; consult advisor. Pass/Fail only.
Corequisite(s): CHEM 1035 
Instructional Contact Hours: (1 Lec, 1 Crd) 
CHEM 1035 - General Chemistry (3 credits) 
First chemistry course for students in science curricula. Applications of reasoning in the natural sciences using chemical laws in an applied context and in the student’s own discipline. Overview of the universal aspects of chemistry and of application of chemistry to address global challenges. 1035: Problem-solving, elements and periodic table, stoichiometry of chemical reactions, gas phase of matter, energy flow and chemical change, atomic structure, and theories of chemical bonding. 1036: Properties of the three states of matter alone and in mixtures, kinetics, aqueous equilibrium, thermodynamics, electrochemistry. (Duplicates 1015-1016.) Students may bypass prerequisites for 1035 through testing alternatives listed in the Registrar’s Timetable.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1014 or MATH 1014 or MATH 1025 or MATH 1536 or MATH 1225 or MATH 1214 or MATH 1524 
Pathway Concept Area(s): 4 Reasoning in Natural Sci., 11 Intercultural&Global Aware. 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 1036 - General Chemistry (3 credits) 
First chemistry course for students in science curricula. Applications of reasoning in the natural sciences using chemical laws in an applied context and in the student’s own discipline. Overview of the universal aspects of chemistry and of application of chemistry to address global challenges. 1035: Problem-solving, elements and periodic table, stoichiometry of chemical reactions, gas phase of matter, energy flow and chemical change, atomic structure, and theories of chemical bonding. 1036: Properties of the three states of matter alone and in mixtures, kinetics, aqueous equilibrium, thermodynamics, electrochemistry. (Duplicates 1015-1016.) Students may bypass prerequisites for 1035 through testing alternatives listed in the Registrar’s Timetable.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1035 or CHEM 1055 or CHEM 1055H 
Pathway Concept Area(s): 4 Reasoning in Natural Sci., 11 Intercultural&Global Aware. 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 1045 - General Chemistry Laboratory (1 credit) 
Hands-on, real-world activities that illustrate and elaborate on concepts taught in general chemistry lecture (1035-1036), including acids and bases, heat capacity, ideal gases, states of matter, concentration, mixtures, energy flow and spontaneity in processes, equilibrium, kinetics, colligative properties, and electrochemistry. Use of instrumentation to analyze water and soil contaminants, biofuel mixtures, nanoparticles, and polymer properties. Laboratory safety, chemical hygiene, hazard mitigation, waste management, and the influence of procedure on experimental outcomes. Global challenges, including recycling and sustainable energy sources, water resource management, global warming, and environmentally friendly reagents in chemical contexts. Use of computers in data analysis, collaboration, and report-writing.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1014 or MATH 1014 or MATH 1025 or MATH 1536 or MATH 1225 or MATH 1214 or MATH 1524 
Corequisite(s): CHEM 1035 
Pathway Concept Area(s): 4 Reasoning in Natural Sci., 11 Intercultural&Global Aware. 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lab, 1 Crd) 
CHEM 1046 - General Chemistry Laboratory (1 credit) 
Hands-on, real-world activities that illustrate and elaborate on concepts taught in general chemistry lecture (1035-1036), including acids and bases, heat capacity, ideal gases, states of matter, concentration, mixtures, energy flow and spontaneity in processes, equilibrium, kinetics, colligative properties, and electrochemistry. Use of instrumentation to analyze water and soil contaminants, biofuel mixtures, nanoparticles, and polymer properties. Laboratory safety, chemical hygiene, hazard mitigation, waste management, and the influence of procedure on experimental outcomes. Global challenges, including recycling and sustainable energy sources, water resource management, global warming, and environmentally friendly reagents in chemical contexts. Use of computers in data analysis, collaboration, and report-writing.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1045 or CHEM 1065 
Corequisite(s): CHEM 1036 
Pathway Concept Area(s): 4 Reasoning in Natural Sci., 11 Intercultural&Global Aware. 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lab, 1 Crd) 
CHEM 1055 - General Chemistry for Chemistry Majors (4 credits) 
In depth treatment of chemical bonding, thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, reaction kinetics, descriptive chemistry of the elements, acid-base chemistry, chemistry of gases, liquids and solids, and other topics. This class is restricted to chemistry and biochemistry majors. Other students may request consent of instructor.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1014 or MATH 1014 or MATH 1025 or MATH 1536 or MATH 1225 or MATH 1214 
Instructional Contact Hours: (4 Lec, 4 Crd) 
CHEM 1056 - General Chemistry for Chemistry Majors (4 credits) 
In depth treatment of chemical bonding, thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, reaction kinetics, descriptive chemistry of the elements, acid-base chemistry, chemistry of gases, liquids and solids, and other topics. This class is restricted to chemistry and biochemistry majors. Other students may request consent of instructor.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1055 or CHEM 1055H 
Instructional Contact Hours: (4 Lec, 4 Crd) 
CHEM 1065 - General Chemistry for Chemistry Majors Lab (1 credit) 
Accompanies 1055-1056. Selected experiments illustrate principles taught in lecture. This class is restricted to chemistry and biochemistry majors. Other students may request consent of instructor.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1014 or MATH 1014 or MATH 1025 or MATH 1536 or MATH 1225 or MATH 1214 
Corequisite(s): CHEM 1055 or 1055H. 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lab, 1 Crd) 
CHEM 1066 - General Chemistry for Chemistry Majors Lab (1 credit) 
Accompanies 1055-1056. Selected experiments illustrate principles taught in lecture. This class is restricted to chemistry and biochemistry majors. Other students may request consent of instructor.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1065 
Corequisite(s): 1056 or 1056H. 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lab, 1 Crd) 
CHEM 2114 - Analytical Chemistry (3 credits) 
A first course in analytical chemistry. Topics covered include volumetric and gravimetric analysis, and elementary spectroscopy.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1036 or CHEM 1056 or CHEM 1056H 
Corequisite(s): CHEM 2124 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 2124 - Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Techniques and Practice (1 credit) 
Practical introduction to wet methods of quantitative chemical analysis based on fundamental chemical principles. Prior credit for OR concurrent registration of 2114 lecture is required for 2124 lab.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1046 or CHEM 1066 
Corequisite(s): CHEM 2114 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lab, 1 Crd) 
CHEM 2154 - Analytical Chemistry for Chemistry Majors (4 credits) 
A one-semester course in analytical chemistry emphasizing the principles of equilibrium with examples from acid-base, complexation, solubility, and redox chemistry. The course also introduces the principles of spectroscopic, electrochemical, and chromatographic instrumentation.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1036 or CHEM 1056 or CHEM 1056H or ISC 1106 
Corequisite(s): CHEM 2164 
Instructional Contact Hours: (4 Lec, 4 Crd) 
CHEM 2164 - Analytical Chemistry for Chemistry Majors Lab (1 credit) 
A one-semester laboratory course in analytical chemistry that provides practical training in wet chemical methods, atomic and molecular spectroscopy, electrochemistry, and separations.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1046 or CHEM 1066 or ISC 1116 
Corequisite(s): CHEM 2154 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lab, 1 Crd) 
CHEM 2424 - Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry (3 credits) 
Application of fundamental principles in a systematic study of bonding and reactivity of the elements and their compounds.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1036 or CHEM 1056 or CHEM 1056H 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 2514 - Survey of Organic Chemistry (3 credits) 
Short course in fundamentals of organic chemistry with emphasis on nomenclature, isomerism, and properties of organic compounds. Compounds of importance to biology and biochemistry stressed. (Prior credit for 2535 precludes credit for this course.) One year of Chemistry required.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1036 or CHEM 1056 or CHEM 1056H or ISC 1106H 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 2535 - Organic Chemistry (3 credits) 
Structure, stereochemistry, reactions, and synthesis of organic compounds.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1036 or CHEM 1056 or CHEM 1056H or ISC 1106 or ISC 1106H 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 2536 - Organic Chemistry (3 credits) 
Structure, stereochemistry, reactions, and synthesis of organic compounds. Pre: One year of chemistry, including lab.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2535 or (CHEM 2565 or CHEM 2565H) 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 2545 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1 credit) 
The laboratory accompanies lectures in organic chemistry 2535 and 2536.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1046 or CHEM 1065 or ISC 1116 
Corequisite(s): CHEM 2535, CHEM 2565 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lab, 1 Crd) 
CHEM 2546 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1 credit) 
The laboratory accompanies lectures in organic chemistry 2535 and 2536.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2545 
Corequisite(s): CHEM 2536 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lab, 1 Crd) 
CHEM 2555 - Organic Synthesis and Techniques Lab (2 credits) 
Synthesis and characterization of organic compounds using modern laboratory techniques.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1045 or CHEM 1065 or ISC 1116 
Corequisite(s): CHEM 2565 
Instructional Contact Hours: (6 Lab, 2 Crd) 
CHEM 2556 - Organic Synthesis and Techniques Lab (2 credits) 
Synthesis and characterization of organic compounds using modern laboratory techniques.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2555 
Corequisite(s): CHEM 2566 
Instructional Contact Hours: (6 Lab, 2 Crd) 
CHEM 2564 - Problem-Solving in Organic Chemistry (1 credit) 
Writing organic reaction mechanisms; rationalizing and predicting organic reaction outcomes; selecting reagents for organic reactions; designing syntheses of several elementary steps; visualizing molecular stereochemistry.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1035 or CHEM 1055 
Corequisite(s): CHEM 2565 
Instructional Contact Hours: (1 Lec, 1 Crd) 
CHEM 2565 - Principles of Organic Chemistry (4 credits) 
A rigorous course in organic chemistry for chemistry majors. Structure and bonding in organic chemistry. Principles and techniques of stereochemistry such as projection diagrams. Roles of thermochemistry and kinetic rate laws in organic reaction mechanisms. Reagents and transformations of organic chemistry. Strategies of multi-step organic synthesis. Spectroscopic methods of identifying and characterizing organic compounds. The first semester (2565) emphasizes aliphatic chemistry: alkanes and cycloalkanes, alkenes, alcohols, ethers, alkyl halides, alkenes, and alkynes. The second semester (2566) emphasizes the chemistry of conjugated pi systems, amines, arenes, carbonyl compounds, and carboxylic acid derivatives. Students cannot earn credit for both CHEM 2535 and CHEM 2565 (or for both CHEM 2536 and CHEM 2566) due to significant content overlap.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1035 or CHEM 1055 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 1 Lab, 4 Crd) 
CHEM 2566 - Principles of Organic Chemistry (3 credits) 
A rigorous course in organic chemistry for chemistry majors. Structure and bonding in organic chemistry. Principles and techniquesof stereochemistry such as projection diagrams. Roles of thermochemistry and kinetic rate laws in organic reaction mechanisms.Reagents and transformations of organic chemistry. Strategies of multi-step organic synthesis. Spectroscopic methods of identifying and characterizing organic compounds. The first semester (2565) emphasizes aliphatic chemistry: alkanes and cycloalkanes, alkenes, alcohols, ethers, alkyl halides, alkenes, and alkynes. The second semester (2566) emphasizes the chemistry of conjugated pi systems,amines, arenes, carbonyl compounds, and carboxylic acid derivatives. Students cannot earn credit for both CHEM 2535 and CHEM 2565 (or for both CHEM 2536 and CHEM 2566) due to significant content overlap.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2565 or CHEM 2535 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 2964 - Field Study (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
CHEM 2974 - Independent Study (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
CHEM 2974H - Independent Study (1-19 credits) 
Honors section.
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
CHEM 2984 - Special Study (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
CHEM 2994 - Undergraduate Research (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
CHEM 3004 - Bridge to the Future (1 credit) 
Exploration and development of post-baccalaureate career options, including non-traditional options, for chemistry students. Opportunities in the government, private and academic sectors. Career planning. Managing application processes for graduate school, professional school, and employment. Development of materials (resumes, cover letters, portfolios, and personal statements) needed for applications. Fellowships and scholarships for graduate study. Opportunities for career-relevant experience before graduation. Integrity in career development. Open to majors in Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, and Polymer Chemistry.
Instructional Contact Hours: (1 Lec, 1 Crd) 
CHEM 3054 - Postconsumer Materials (3 credits) 
Chemistry and global impacts of postconsumer materials including trash, biodegradable, recyclable, and reusable materials. Waste management of metals, ceramics, and polymers in the context of their chemical properties. Reliability and accuracy of information sources on postconsumer materials. Complex contemporary issues involving disposal and repurposing of postconsumer materials including health impacts, energy, cost, water quality, return value, and environmental and cultural considerations.
Pathway Concept Area(s): 4 Reasoning in Natural Sci., 11 Intercultural&Global Aware. 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 3615 - Physical Chemistry (3 credits) 
Principles of thermodynamics, kinetics, and quantum mechanics applied to chemical equilibria, reactivity, and structure. Partly duplicates 4615, cannot receive credit for both 3615 and 4615.
Prerequisite(s): (CHEM 1035 or CHEM 1055) and (CHEM 1036 or CHEM 1056 or ISC 2106H) and (MATH 2204 or MATH 2204H) and PHYS 2305 
Corequisite(s): PHYS 2306 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 3616 - Physical Chemistry (3 credits) 
Principles of thermodynamics, kinetics, and quantum mechanics applied to chemical equilibria, reactivity, and structure. Partly duplicates 4616, cannot receive credit for both 3616 and 4616.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3615 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 3625 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory (1 credit) 
Laboratory study of selected physico-chemical principles and methods. Data acquisition, data analysis, and report writing are stressed.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3615 or CHEM 3615H or CHEM 4615 or CHE 2164 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lab, 1 Crd) 
CHEM 3626 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory (1 credit) 
Laboratory study of selected physico-chemical principles and methods. Data acquisition, data analysis, and report writing are stressed. I
Prerequisite(s): (CHEM 3616 or CHEM 3616H or CHEM 4616) and CHEM 3625 and CHEM 4014 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lab, 1 Crd) 
CHEM 3684 - Quantum Software I (2 credits) 
Organization of quantum information (assemblies of bits) for quantum-computing applications in chemistry, physics, biology, and computer science. Numerical methods for quantum software, emphasizing spin lattices and simulations such as quantum games. Best practices for programming, including techniques for quantum-coding (in Python or Julia), structuring a software product for quantum-computational science use, version control, and cloud-based documentation and code-sharing (via Github). Classical/quantum translation.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 2114 or MATH 2114H or MATH 3144 
Instructional Contact Hours: (2 Lec, 2 Crd) 
Course Crosslist: PHYS 3684 
CHEM 3900 - Bridge Experience (0 credits) 
Application of academic knowledge and skills to in a work-based experience aligned with post-graduation goals using research-based learning processes. Satisfactory completion of work-based experience often in the form of internship, undergraduate research, co-op, or study abroad; self-evaluation; reflection; and showcase of learning. Pre: Departmental approval of 3900 plan.
Instructional Contact Hours: (0 Crd) 
CHEM 3984 - Special Study (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
CHEM 4014 - Chemistry Writing (1 credit) 
Roles of the primary and secondary literature in advancing chemistry as a science. Using electronic databases and literature search tools to identify, curate, and cite published content for topical reviews and reports. Elements of style for chemistry writing. Aspects of design for impact in posters and presentations. Peer review concepts and processes. Ethical standards of scientific publication and dissemination of results. Introduction to intellectual property processes and products in chemistry. Pre: Junior Standing. Restricted to majors in chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and polymer chemistry.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1106 
Instructional Contact Hours: (1 Lec, 1 Crd) 
CHEM 4034 - Capstone Laboratory for BA Chemistry Majors (2 credits) 
A senior-level laboratory course that integrates previous laboratory and lecture experiences to illustrate the interconnectedness of the curriculum leading to the BA in Chemistry. Modern experimental methods and instrumentation, including chromatographic separations, nuclear magnetic resonance, infrared spectrometry, and mass spectrometry. Independent experimental design and execution of an experimental synthetic reaction in chemistry, including scaling, selection of reagents and solvents, and development of a procedure for completing the reaction, isolating the product, and characterizing it for structure and bulk purity. Best practices in lab safety, chemical hygiene, note-keeping, and professional report-writing. Principles of green chemistry. Pre: Senior standing.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2164 and (CHEM 2546 or CHEM 2566) 
Instructional Contact Hours: (6 Lab, 2 Crd) 
CHEM 4074 - Laboratory in Polymer Science (2 credits) 
Experimental techniques used in the synthesis of various linear polymers, copolymers, and crosslinked networks. Determination of polymer molecular weights and molecular weight distribution. Methods used in the thermal, mechanical, and morphological characterization of polymeric systems.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 4534 and CHEM 3625 and (CHEM 3615 or CHE 2164) 
Instructional Contact Hours: (1 Lec, 3 Lab, 2 Crd) 
Course Crosslist: MSE 4544 
CHEM 4114 - Instrumental Analysis (3 credits) 
Principles of instrumental methods including data analysis, phase equilibrium, spectroscopy, and electrochemistry. Applications of modern instrumentation to chemical analyses using chromatography, electrophoresis, atomic and molecular spectroscopy, potentiometry, and voltammetry. Note: Graduate students will not be expected to take the corequisite lab 4124.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2154 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 4124 - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory (1 credit) 
Hands-on experience with modern instrumental methods of analysis. Experiments use spectroscopy, electrochemistry, and separations.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 4114 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lab, 1 Crd) 
CHEM 4404 - Physical Inorganic Chemistry (3 credits) 
A study of spectroscopic, bonding, and structural properties of inorganic compounds.
Prerequisite(s): (CHEM 3616 or CHEM 3616H) and CHEM 2424 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 4414 - Inorganic Chemistry Lab (2 credits) 
Synthesis and characterization of inorganic compounds using modern laboratory techniques.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 4404 
Instructional Contact Hours: (6 Lab, 2 Crd) 
CHEM 4424 - Polysaccharide Chemistry (3 credits) 
Structure, properties, and applications of natural polysaccharides. Natural sources and methods of isolation. Synthetic chemistry and important polysaccharide derivatives. Relation of structure and properties to performance in critical applications including pharmaceuticals, coatings, plastics, rheology control, and films. Conversion by chemical and biochemical methods of polysaccharide biomass to fuels and materials.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2536 or CHEM 2566 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
Course Crosslist: SBIO 4424 
CHEM 4434 - Organometallic Chemistry (3 credits) 
Synthesis, structure, properties, and reactivity patterns of main-group and transitionmetal organometallic compounds. Applications of organometallic compounds in chemical synthesis and catalysis.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2424 and CHEM 2565 and CHEM 2566 and CHEM 4404 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 4444 - Bioinorganic Chemistry (3 credits) 
Principles underpinning the study of metal ions in biological systems. Review of basic coordination chemistry. Evolution of the distribution of metal ions in biology. Uptake of metal ions from the environment into living organisms. Regulation of metal ion concentrations in cells. Central functions of metal ions in biological systems including modulation of structure, electron transfer reactions, substrate binding and activation, and selective transfer of atoms and groups. Roles of biopolymers in the binding, regulation, and function of metal ions. Physical methods of analysis relevant to bioinorganic chemical research questions. Senior standing.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2566 or CHEM 2535 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 4514 - Green Chemistry (3 credits) 
Sustainability, waste prevention, conservation of energy resources, avoidance of toxins, pollutants, and hazards in chemical processes and products. Life-cycle analysis applied to case studies involving process development and product stewardship. Applications in chemical industry, process and product design, and public policy.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2536 or CHEM 2566 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 4524 - Identification of Organic Compounds (3 credits) 
Structure determination of organic compounds by spectroscopic methods. Interpretation of 1H and 13C nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectra including two-dimensional (2D) spectra. Mass spectrometric (MS) techniques including tandem MS. Selection and application of minor organic-analytical techniques for structure elucidation. Formatting of spectroscopic data for publication. Course credit will not be awarded for both CHEM 4524 and CHEM 5524G.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2536 or CHEM 2566 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 4534 - Organic Chemistry of Polymers (3 credits) 
Structure, synthesis, and basic characteristics of the major classes of polymerization reactions including step-growth (condensation) and chain growth (addition), free radical, and ionic mechanisms.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2536 or CHEM 2566 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 4544 - Medicinal Chemistry Capstone Laboratory (2 credits) 
Laboratory experience tracing a standard pathway that potential drug targets follow in many medicinal chemistry laboratories. Synthesis of potential drug compounds and verification of their purity and structural identity primarily using mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. Optimization of conditions for a biochemical assay and verification of its reproducibility. Use of an optimized assay to measure the potency of potential drug compounds to achieve a desired biochemical effect. Application of structure-activity relationships to propose new chemical structures that might show further improvements in potency. Best practices in laboratory safety, chemical hygiene, note-keeping, and professional report-writing. Senior standing.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 4584 and BIOL 1105 and BIOL 1106 
Instructional Contact Hours: (6 Lab, 2 Crd) 
CHEM 4554 - Drug Chemistry (3 credits) 
Structure, synthesis, and physiological effects of major classes of pharmaceutical agents including CNS depressants and stimulants, analgesics, anesthetics, cardiovascular agents, chemotherapeutic drugs, and oral contraceptives.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2536 or CHEM 2566 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 4584 - Bioorganic Chemistry (3 credits) 
The organic chemistry underlying the structure and properties of amino acids, peptides, and nucleic acids. Mechanisms of enzyme catalysis and coenzyme-mediated reactions. Mechanisms and thermodynamics of catabolism and anabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins, and of other key biological reactions. Principles of solid-phase synthesis applied to peptides and nucleic acids. Biosynthesis of lipids, sugars, and terpenoids.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2536 or CHEM 2566 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 4615 - Physical Chemistry for the Life Sciences (3 credits) 
Principles of thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and chemical bonding for students in the life sciences. 4615: Laws and applications of thermodynamics. 4616: Chemical kinetics and chemical bonding including spectroscopy. Partly duplicates 3615, cannot receive credit for 3615 and 4615.
Prerequisite(s): ISC 2106H or (CHEM 1036 or CHEM 1056 or CHEM 1056H) and (MATH 1026 or MATH 1226) 
Corequisite(s): PHYS 2206 or PHYS 2306 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 4616 - Physical Chemistry for the Life Sciences (3 credits) 
Principles of thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and chemical bonding for students in the life sciences. 4615: Laws and applications of thermodynamics. 4616: Chemical kinetics and chemical bonding including spectroscopy. Partly duplicates 3616, cannot receive credit for both 3616 and 4616.
Prerequisite(s): ISC 2106H or (CHEM 1036 or CHEM 1056 or CHEM 1056H) and (MATH 1026 or MATH 1226) and (PHYS 2206 or PHYS 2306) 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 4624 - Materials Chemistry in Energy Sciences (3 credits) 
Fundamental principles of solid-state materials chemistry in energy sciences. Thermodynamics and kinetics of electron and ion transport in solid materials. Application of electrochemical and photochemical principles to batteries, fuel cells, solar cells, and other energy devices. Analytical tools and characterization methods for elucidating mechanisms within electrochemical and photoelectrochemical cells, with an emphasis on using electrochemical principles to evaluate battery chemistry. Solid-liquid interfacial mechanisms in energy devices. Formulation of hypotheses and experimental design for improving device performance. Pre: Senior standing.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3615 or CHEM 4615 or CHE 2164 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 4634 - Polymer and Surface Chemistry (3 credits) 
Physical chemical fundamentals of polymers and surfaces including adhesives and sealants.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3615 or CHEM 4615 or CHE 2164 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 4684 - Quantum Software II (1 credit) 
Modern software collaboration techniques and tools including collaborative code repositories and cloud-based documentation. Application of structure and version control to software and documentation. Developing code with industry-standard quantum-software modules. Hands-on scientific coding for quantum problems. Project management skills including proposal development and technical presentation delivery.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3684 or PHYS 3684 
Instructional Contact Hours: (1 Lec, 1 Crd) 
Course Crosslist: PHYS 4684 
CHEM 4734 - Environmental Soil Chemistry (3 credits) 
Chemistry of inorganic and organic soil components with emphasis on environmental significance of soil solution-solid phase equilibria, sorption phenomena, ion exchange processes, reaction kinetics, redox reactions, and acidity and salinity processes.
Prerequisite(s): CSES 3114 or ENSC 3114 or GEOS 3614 and CSES 3124 or ENSC 3124 or GEOS 3624 and CHEM 2514 or CHEM 2535 and CHEM 2114 and (MATH 1026 or MATH 1226) 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
Course Crosslist: ENSC 4734 
CHEM 4964 - Field Study (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
CHEM 4974 - Independent Study (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
CHEM 4974H - Independent Study (1-19 credits) 
Honors section.
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
CHEM 4984 - Special Study (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
CHEM 4994 - Undergraduate Research (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
CHEM 4994H - Undergraduate Research (1-19 credits) 
Honors section.
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
CHEM 5004 - Orientation to Graduate Research (1 credit) 
A survey of topics needed to meet high standards of safety, scholarship, and productivity in research-based chemistry graduate programs. Graduate standing required.
Instructional Contact Hours: (1 Lec, 1 Crd) 
CHEM 5024G - Advanced Chemistry Writing (1 credit) 
Roles of the primary and secondary literature in advancing chemistry as a science. Using electronic databases and literature search tools to identify, curate, and cite published content for topical reviews and reports. Elements of style for chemistry writing. Aspects of design for impact in posters and presentations. Peer review concepts and processes. Ethical standards of scientific publication and dissemination of results. Introduction to intellectual property processes and products in chemistry. Pre: Graduate standing.
Instructional Contact Hours: (1 Lec, 1 Crd) 
CHEM 5094 - Grant Writing and Ethics (3 credits) 
A framework for writing clear, concise grant proposals in a team-oriented, multidisciplinary approach from concept development through submission to a funding agency. Potential ethical dilemmas that may arise in academic, industrial, or federal research settings will be discussed. Pre: Undergraduate courses in one of the following: organic chemistry (CHEM 2565/2566), cell & molecular biology (BIOL 2104), Concepts of Biochemistry (BCHM 2024), or equivalent. Graduate standing required.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
Course Crosslist: BMVS 5094, FST 5094 
CHEM 5114 - Advanced Electrochemistry (3 credits) 
Discussion of theory and application of chemical equilibrium, reaction rate methods, and electroanalytical methods in analytical chemistry. One year of physical chemistry required.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 5124 - Analytical Spectroscopy (3 credits) 
Principles, instrumentation, and applications of atomic and molecular spectroscopy. Theoretical descriptions of electronic and ro-vibrational energy levels, transitions, and energy dynamics. Modern spectroscopic instrumentation and applications in quantitative analyses. Prerequisite or equivalent.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3616 or CHEM 36616 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 5134 - Introduction to Single-Crystal X-ray Diffraction (1 credit) 
Overview of single-crystal X-ray crystallographic theory and methods for graduate students who make (or plan to make) occasional use of crystallographic data or measurements in their research. Capabilities and services of the Virginia Tech X-ray Crystallography Service Center (VTX). Preparation and submission of crystalline samples. Typical processes of crystal screening, data collection, structure solution, and data reporting. Current standards for publication of crystallographic data. Crystallography software and structural databases. Ethical standards for reporting crystallographic data. Radiation safety in crystallography. Pre: Graduate standing. Pass/Fail only.
Instructional Contact Hours: (1 Lec, 1 Crd) 
CHEM 5174 - Polymer Viscoelasticity (3 credits) 
Constitutive models of linear viscoelastic materials, experimental aspects, polymer response to mechanical and electrical inputs, solid state NMR and microwave interactions with polymers, free volume theories, temperature and environmental effects on polymers, physical aging of glasses. Consent required.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
Course Crosslist: ESM 5174 
CHEM 5404 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3 credits) 
An advanced coverage of topics in inorganic chemistry: principles of bonding in compounds of the metals and non-metals, applications of group theory to bonding, ligand field theory, inorganic and organometallic reaction mechanisms. Required core course for chemistry graduate students. One semester of undergraduate inorganic chemistry, one year undergraduate physical chemistry required.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 5414 - Methods & Appl of Inorg Chem (3 credits) 
Physical methods of measurement in modern inorganic chemistry research. Theoretical and practical aspects of spectroscopy, electrochemistry, photo-chemistry, and surface-analytical techniques as applied to inorganic compounds. Intersections of inorganic chemistry with nanotechnology, materials science, heterogeneous catalysis, and biochemistry, as reflected in the primary research literature. Pre: Graduate Standing.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 5424G - Adv Polysaccharide Chemistry (3 credits) 
Structure, properties, and application of natural polysaccharides. Natural sources and methods of isolation. Synthetic chemistry and important polysaccharide derivatives Relation of structure and properties of performance in critical applications including pharmaceuticals, coatings, plastics, rheology control, and films. Conversion by chemical and biochemical methods of polysaccharide biomass to fuels and materials. Pre: Graduate standing.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
Course Crosslist: SBIO 5424G 
CHEM 5454 - Photochemistry (3 credits) 
Fundamental concepts and problems in the study of light-matter interactions. Terminology and fundamental laws of photochemistry. Models (diagrams) of molecular electronic structure that influence photochemical processes. Interpretation of experimental data including steady-state absorption and emission spectra as well as time-resolved methods including transient absorption spectroscopy. Calculation of quantum yields and relevant rate constants for molecular chromophores from experimental data. Prediction of spectral and kinetic responses with respect to quantum selection rules. Assessment of published accounts of photochemistry research. Pre: Graduate standing.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 5505 - Advanced Organic Chemistry (3 credits) 
Structure, stereochemistry, and bonding in organic compounds and their effects on organic reactivity. Ionic reactions, free radical reactions, and concerted reactions will be discussed. One year of undergraduate organic chemistry required.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 5506 - Advanced Organic Chemistry (3 credits) 
Structure, stereochemistry, and bonding in organic compounds and their effects on organic reactivity. Ionic reactions, free radical reactions, and concerted reactions will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 5505 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 5514G - Advanced Green Chemistry (3 credits) 
Sustainability, waste prevention, conservation of energy resources, avoidance of toxins, pollutants, and hazards in chemical processes and products. Life-cycle analysis applied to case studies involving process development and product stewardship. Applications in chemical industry, process and product design, and public policy. Pre: Graduate standing.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 5524G - Advanced Identification of Organic Compounds (3 credits) 
Structure determination of organic compounds by spectroscopic methods. Interpretation of 1H and 13C nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectra including two-dimensional (2D) spectra. Mass spectrometric (MS) techniques including tandem MS. Selection and application of minor organic-analytical techniques for structure elucidation. Formatting of spectroscopic data for publication. Course credit will not be awarded for both CHEM 4524 and CHEM 5524G. Pre: Graduate standing
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 5525 - X-ray Crystallography (3 credits) 
A graduate sequence covering the theory and experimental practice of mineral and molecular structure determination by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. 5525: Geometric means of describing a crystalline solid in direct space. Lattices and symmetry as described using the theory of point groups, plane groups, and space groups. Direct and reciprocal spaces. Formal descriptions of structures. Interpretation of published crystallographic data. General methods including G-matrix, unit-cell transformations, and application of the International Tables for Crystallography. 5526: Theory and practical aspects of collecting diffraction data from single crystals. Understanding the relation between the crystal structure in direct space (CHEM 5525 topics) and the experimental diffraction pattern in reciprocal space. Working in reverse, from both a theoretical and practical perspective, to extract the crystal structure from the X-ray diffraction pattern (the reciprocal lattice peak positions and intensities). Concepts will include: Bragg's Law (interference, Miller planes, unit cell determination), scattering theory (atomic scattering factors, the structure-factor equation, systematic absences, space group determination), the phase problem in structure solution, and least-squares refinement. Practical data collection, structure solution, refinement, and validation from real data using modern equipment and software. Vignettes of crystallographic ethics and integrity. Brief introduction to basic aspects of powder diffraction such as fingerprinting and Rietveld refinement.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
Course Crosslist: GEOS 5535 
CHEM 5526 - X-ray Crystallography (3 credits) 
A graduate sequence covering the theory and experimental practice of mineral and molecular structure determination by single-crystal X-ray diffraction. 5525: Geometric means of describing a crystalline solid in direct space. Lattices and symmetry as described using the theory of point groups, plane groups, and space groups. Direct and reciprocal spaces. Formal descriptions of structures. Interpretation of published crystallographic data. General methods including G-matrix, unit-cell transformations, and application of the International Tables for Crystallography. 5526: Theory and practical aspects of collecting diffraction data from single crystals. Understanding the relation between the crystal structure in direct space (CHEM 5525 topics) and the experimental diffraction pattern in reciprocal space. Working in reverse, from both a theoretical and practical perspective, to extract the crystal structure from the X-ray diffraction pattern (the reciprocal lattice peak positions and intensities). Concepts will include: Bragg's Law (interference, Miller planes, unit cell determination), scattering theory (atomic scattering factors, the structure-factor equation, systematic absences, space group determination), the phase problem in structure solution, and least-squares refinement. Practical data collection, structure solution, refinement, and validation from real data using modern equipment and software. Vignettes of crystallographic ethics and integrity. Brief introduction to basic aspects of powder diffraction such as fingerprinting and Rietveld refinement.
Prerequisite(s): GEOS 5535 or CHEM 5525 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
Course Crosslist: GEOS 5536 
CHEM 5535 - Synthetic Organic Chemistry (3 credits) 
Modern synthetic methods and their applications to the preparation of various classes of organic compounds.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 5505 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 5564 - Chemical Biology (3 credits) 
Chemical logic underpinning central biological processes, including reactions used by Nature to build complex molecules (biosynthesis), and their significance in drug discovery. Mechanisms and enzyme cofactors involved in common biochemical transformations. Comparison of enzyme inhibition and activation mechanisms using standard experimental approaches. Analysis of the biosynthetic origins of the carbon atoms in products of metabolic processes. Structural and pharmacokinetic considerations in the development of small molecule pharmaceuticals (that is, lead-discovery and lead-modification). Drug-discovery strategies based on key established biosynthetic frameworks. Drug resistance mechanisms. Chemical techniques to improve important drug properties and offset common resistance mechanisms (synergistic and adjuvant drug functions). Pre: Graduate standing
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 5614 - Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Methods in Chemistry and Polymer Science (3 credits) 
Theory and methods of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). Description and operation of NMR apparatus and experimental techniques. Optimization of NMR experiments with respect to spin relaxation, sensitivity, and resolution. Spin couplings and associated spectral features. Applications in the characterization and analysis of molecules, solids, and polymers. Theory and basic practices of solution, solid-state, and multidimensional NMR methods. Spatial imaging (MRI) and molecular diffusion (diffusometry) methods. Pre: Graduate standing
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 5624G - Advanced Materials Chemistry in Energy Sciences (3 credits) 
Fundamental principles of solid-state materials chemistry in energy sciences. Thermodynamics and kinetics of electron and ion transport in solid materials. Application of electrochemical and photochemical principles to batteries, fuel cells, solar cells, and other energy devices. Analytical tools and characterization methods for elucidating mechanisms within electrochemical and photoelectrochemical cells, with an emphasis on using electrochemical principles to evaluate battery chemistry. Solid-liquid interfacial mechanisms in energy devices. Formulation of hypotheses and experimental design for improving device performance. Pre: Graduate standing.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 5644 - Colloid and Surface Chemistry (3 credits) 
Characterization of interfaces including liquid/gas and liquid/liquid (spread monolayers) interfaces, nature of solid surfaces, gas/solid (thermodynamics), and liquid/solid (wetting, colloidal stability) interfaces. Pre: One year of physical chemistry or consent.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 5705 - Macromolecular Chemistry (3 credits) 
5705: Terminology and jargon in macromolecular (polymer) chemistry, synthetic approaches to macromolecules, kinetics and thermodynamics of enchainment, fundamental elements of polymer structure, theory and measurement of molar mass distribution, physical states of macromolecules and their thermal, spectroscopic, and mechanical characterization. 5706: Structure-property relationships, modern methods of macromolecular design and synthesis, proposal-writing, selected frontier topics, and processes of recycling, aging, and environmental degradation of polymers. Pre: Graduate standing.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 5706 - Macromolecular Chemistry (3 credits) 
5705: Terminology and jargon in macromolecular (polymer) chemistry, synthetic approaches to macromolecules, kinetics and thermodynamics of enchainment, fundamental elements of polymer structure, theory and measurement of molar mass distribution, physical states of macromolecules and their thermal, spectroscopic, and mechanical characterization. 5706: Structure-property relationships, modern methods of macromolecular design and synthesis, proposal-writing, selected frontier topics, and processes of recycling, aging, and environmental degradation of polymers. Pre: Graduate standing.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 5894 - Final Examination (1-19 credits) 
For non-thesis candidates who are required to register for their final examination and have completed their program of study. Not to be included in minimum hours required for degree.
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
CHEM 5904 - Project and Report (1-19 credits) 
A detailed written report on a current topic in chemistry or interdisciplinary areas involving chemistry. Non-thesis M.S. students in chemistry are required to complete 4 credit hours of CHEM 5904. Graduate standing in chemistry required.
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
CHEM 5914 - Literature Review and Research Plan (3 credits) 
Preparation of a written review of a topical research area within chemistry or a closely allied interdisciplinary field. Graduate standing required.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 5944 - Graduate Seminar (1 credit) 
Recent advances in various fields of chemistry are covered by means of reports carefully prepared and presented by individual students, under direction of various members of chemistry faculty. Work of each student is judged not only by report he gives but also by an intelligent discussion of reports presented by other students.
Instructional Contact Hours: (1 Lec, 1 Crd) 
CHEM 5974 - Independent Study (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
CHEM 5984 - Special Study (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
CHEM 5994 - Research and Thesis (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
CHEM 6004 - Career Preparation for Chemists (1 credit) 
Exploration of traditional and non-traditional career options for chemistry doctoral students. Evaluation of opportunities in the government, private and academic sectors. Career planning. Mastering application processes for careers in academia (including post-doctoral fellowships), government, and industrial employment. Development of materials (resumes, cover letters, portfolios, and personal statements) needed for applications. Engagement in opportunities for career-relevant experience before graduation. Integrity in career development. Restricted to Chemistry students. Pre: Pre: Restricted to Chemistry students. Graduate standing.
Instructional Contact Hours: (1 Lec, 1 Crd) 
CHEM 6434 - Organometallic Chemistry (3 credits) 
Chemistry and applications of organometallic and related compounds.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 6464 - Current Topics in Inorganic Chemistry (3 credits) 
Special topics in frontier areas of inorganic chemistry. Offered when appropriate.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 6564 - Current Topics in Organic Chemistry (3 credits) 
Special topics in frontier areas of organic chemistry. Offered when appropriate. Pre: Graduate standing.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 5506 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 6624 - Chemical Thermodynamics (3 credits) 
Rigorous application of the laws of thermodynamics to real fluids, solutions, chemical equilibria, and non-equilibrium processes. Pre: Graduate standing.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 6634 - Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy (3 credits) 
Study of basic quantum mechanics followed by some of its applications to chemistry and spectroscopy. Topics include: the variational method; perturbation theory; Hartree-Fock theory; the electronic structures of atoms and molecules; atomic spectra; and molecular rotational, vibrational, and electronic spectra. Pre: Graduate standing.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 6664 - Current Topics in Physical Chemistry (3 credits) 
Special topics in frontier areas of physical chemistry. Offered when appropriate. Pre: Graduate standing.
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 6904 - Generating Research Ideas (1 credit) 
Process of generating and evaluating novel research ideas in chemistry. Pre: Graduate Standing.
Instructional Contact Hours: (1 Lec, 1 Crd) 
CHEM 6914 - Original Research Proposal (3 credits) 
Preparation of a written original research proposal in chemistry or a closely related interdisciplinary field. Must have passed the Preliminary Oral Exam.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 5914 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
CHEM 6984 - Special Study (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
CHEM 7994 - Research and Dissertation (1-20 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: (1-20 Lab, 1-20 Crd)