UG Course Descriptions

Qualitative organic chemistry presented via a spectroscopic methodology supplemented by classical chemical and physical techniques. Topics include mass spectrometry, infrared spectroscopy, 1&2D NMR, multi-nuclear NMR, advanced NMR methods, and electron spin resonance (ESR). (Prerequisites: CHE 211-212)

A qualitative and quantitative study of the properties of bulk matter. Classical chemical thermodynamics, fundamental thermodynamic functions, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd laws, electrochemistry, equilibria, properties of solutions, colligative properties, application of thermodynamics to biological processes, and chemical kinetics. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory (Prerequisite: CHE 211-212)

A qualitative and quantitative study of the microscopic properties of matter. Statistical thermodynamics, partition functions, Quantum mechanics, chemical bonding, molecular symmetry/group theory, spectroscopy, IR, Raman, ESR, and NMR. CHE 313 is not a prerequisite. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory
(Prerequisite: CHE 211-212)

A study of the solid state, chemical processes at surfaces, and the role of photochemistry and photobiology. 3 hours lecture
(Prerequisite: CHE 313-314)

The evolution and ethics of modern chemistry from the late 1800s.
1 hour lecture

Physical organic chemistry, the thermodynamic and kinetic basis for organic reactions. Mechanisms of organic reactions and methods for studying them. 3 hours lecture (Prerequisite: CHE 211-212)

In-depth study of atomic and molecular structure related to metal and metalloid compounds. Review of acids and bases. Study of the structure and reactivity of the main group elements, transition metal, and organometallic complexes and compounds. Use of spectroscopic data in interpreting structure and reactivity of inorganic compounds. 3 hours lecture (Prerequisite: CHE 313)

An introductory course in drug discovery and drug design. Topics include: the drug discovery process, organic chemistry of drug synthesis (lead compounds and analogues), therapeutic areas elementary pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, recptor sites and drug targets, optimization of physio-chemical properties, and mechanisms of drug action in biochemical pathways. (Prerequisite: CHE 211) 3 hours lecture

The course is an advanced chemistry elective with an emphasis on classical quantitative chemical analysis applicable to topics important to chemistry and biology majors. Topics will include: sample preparation, equilibrium, statistics for analysis of data; methods will include, titration, gravimetric, volumetric, potentiometric and colorimetric analysis. (Pre-requisite: CHE 211) 2 hours laboratory, 1 hour lecture

Physical and chemical behavior of biomolecules, receptors/signaling mechanisms, and a consideration of metabolism. 3 hours lecture. (Prerequisite: CHE 211 with a grade of C or better; Pre-requisite or Co-requisite: CHE 212)