Theories of chemical bonding and molecular structure applied to inorganic compounds; stereochemistry; compounds of the non-transition elements; transition metal complexes.
Spring semester only
5 hr./wk.
Fundamentals of polymer science; polymerization, solution properties, and solid state properties.
5 hr./wk.
The basic methods of studying organic reaction mechanisms and their application to specific reactions.
Fall semester only
5 hr./wk.
A critical and mechanistic evaluation of methods and concepts in organic synthesis.
Spring semester only
5 hr./wk.
Principles and concepts in spectroscopic methods such as infrared and ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometry, proton and carbon nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy including techniques such as decoupling, 2-dimensional correlated spectroscopy, mass spectrometry and elemental analyses.
5 hr./wk.
5 hr./wk.
An introduction to quantum chemistry. A mathematical development of the theories which explain atomic and molecular behavior with applications to chemical bonding and spectroscopy.
5 hr./wk.
5 hr./wk.
5 hr./wk.
4 hr./wk.
An introduction to methods of doing research; students are required to submit a research notebook and a short paper. With approval, may be converted to the first half of thesis research.
Hrs. TBA
Students gain experience in current laboratory and/or computational Biochemistry research techniques under the supervision of a faculty mentor. Requirements include 3 hours of research exercises per credit each week; a final progress report in oral or written format is also required. This course can be taken twice for a maximum of 10 credits; eligible for SP designation that converts to a letter grade upon completion.
Credits
1-5 (variable); letter grades
Permission of the MS/4+1 Biochemistry Coordinator; consent of a faculty supervisor in Chemistry & Biochemistry or a cognate department.
3-15 per week
Electronics, principles of instrumentation, application of some modern instruments, and instrumental techniques.
Spring semester only
2 lect., 6 lab hr./wk.
Presentation and discussion of current problems in biochemistry. Includes presentations of recent research findings by invited speakers and requires registered students to make at least one presentation based on published work or their own research results.
1 hr./wk.
Students choosing thesis research will prepare a thesis under the personal guidance of a faculty advisor. The research must be completed in two years from the initial date of registration for the thesis course, continuing registration until completed.