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.
Introduction to the theory and practice of polymer chemistry and polymer characterization.
A detailed investigation of a topic of current significance in chemistry. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits. Lecture and/or laboratory: variable.
A detailed investigation of a topic of current significance in chemistry. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits. Lecture and/or laboratory: variable.
An advanced study of the theory and practice of quantitative analysis.
Half-time to full-time work on thesis. May be repeated to a maximum of six semesters.
Half-time to full-time work on thesis. May be repeated to a maximum of six semesters.
Half-time to full-time work on thesis. May be repeated to a maximum of six semesters.
