The theory and application of instrumental methods of analysis. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, six hours.

A one-semester survey of thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and quantum chemistry with an elementary introduction to spectroscopy. Prereq: PHY 213 or PHY 232; MA 114; CHE 226 or MA 213.

Laboratory studies in physical chemistry, including quantum chemistry, spectroscopy, thermodynamics and chemical kinetics. Laboratory, six hours.

A course dealing with the concepts of inorganic chemistry with emphasis on atomic structure, periodicity, nomenclature, bonding, reaction mechanisms and acid-base theories.

A discussion of nuclear magnetic resonance, ultraviolet and infrared spectroscopies, and mass spectrometry in the determination of the structure and stereochemistry of organic molecules. Prerequisites: CHE 231 and CHE 232.

The practice of synthesis, purification, and characterization of organic compounds in the modern chemistry laboratory. Laboratory, six hours.

A description of relationships between molecular structure and optical and electronic properties, focusing on changes in properties moving from single molecules to aggregates to bulk solid states. Electronic structure and photonic properties of organic molecules, solid-state polymers and interfaces will be considered. Material characteristics will be studied in the types of devices where organic materials show promising performance: displays, lighting, transistors, energy conversion/ storage applications, and non-linear optics technologies.

A general survey of the field of organic chemistry. Topics emphasized are: mechanistic principles relating molecular structure to reaction outcome, stereoisomerism and its effect on chemical reactivity, and simple molecular orbital theory as required to understand aromaticity and to predict the occurrence and stereochemistry of pericyclic reactions.

An introduction to quantum chemistry and spectroscopy, emphasizing modern applications of quantum theory to the calculation of molecular properties. Practical experience with quantum chemistry software on various computer platforms is included.

An introduction to biological chemistry. Topics include amino acids and proteins; nucleic acids and nucleotides; enzyme structure, function and energetics; metabolism including glycolysis; the tricarboxylic acid cycle; electron transport and oxidative phosphorylation; glycogen metabolism; hormone action; and other aspects of modern biological chemistry.