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Chemistry Curriculum Map: 2013-14
Claremont Colleges Library
Originally Created 6/2013
Updated 4/2014
This map displays degree requirements, courses, faculty information, clubs & organizations, and Library resources associated with this subject area across the seven Claremont Colleges for the 2013-14 academic year. It was compiled using public information drawn from Colleges websites, course schedules and catalogs, and the Claremont Colleges Library website.
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Contact Science and Asian Studies Librarian Sean Stone at sean_stone@cuc.claremont.edu if you have any questions.
CHEM 001A or B PO - General Chemistry with Laboratory
Insight
Communication
CHEM 53 HM - Physical Chemistry Laboratory (2; Fall)
IL Learning Outcomes
CCL IL Habits of Mind:
Inquiry
Evaluation
Communication
Attribution
Insight
Attribution
Evaluation
Inquiry
Joint Science
Summer Research
Professor Katie Purvis-Roberts (kpurvis@kecksci.claremont.edu)
A dual major in chemistry requires seven upper-division chemistry courses, in addition to senior thesis. This reduces the load of a regular chemistry major by two courses. The seven courses must include: Organic Chemistry 116L and 117L, Physical Chemistry 121 and 122, at least one semester of Advanced Laboratory (either 126L or 127L), and either Inorganic Chemistry 128 or Biochemistry 177. The remaining elective can consist of either a single upper-division course or two halves. All lower-division courses and prerequisites in other disciplines (math, physics) must still be met. Students doing a dual major in chemistry are not eligible for the ACS accredited major.
CHEM 127
NOTES: Mathematics 31, Calculus II is co-required of Chemistry 121, and Mathematics 32, Calculus III is co-required for Chemistry 122 and Biology 43L, Introductory Biology is co-required for Chemistry 177. Additional electives in chemistry, mathematics, physics and computer science are strongly recommended for all chemistry majors.
Senior Thesis in Chemistry: chemistry majors must complete a one- or two-semester thesis in Chemistry - students must do a two-semester thesis (Chem 188L-Chem 190L or Chem 189L-Chem 190L) to complete the ACS accredited major in Chemistry.
Electives: one advanced elective (or two halves) in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, or interdisciplinary electives involving chemical concepts of techniques, chosen in consultation with the chemistry faculty
Chemistry 177. Biochemistry
Chemistry 128. Inorganic Chemistry
Chemistry 126L-127L. Advanced Laboratory in Chemistry
Physics 33L-34L. Principles of Physics, or Physics 30L-31L. General Physics, with permission of adviser, or both semesters of the AISS course
Chemistry 121-122. Principles of Physical Chemistry
Chemistry 116L-117L. Organic Chemistry
Chemistry 14L-15L. Basic Principles of Chemistry, or Chemistry 29L. Accelerated General Chemistry, or both semesters of the AISS course
CHEM 15 - Spring 2014
AISS
The elective may be either a full course or two half-courses. Students majoring in Environmental Analysis with the Chemistry emphasis, or Molecular Biology, may not minor in Chemistry. Courses taken for completion of the minor must be taken for letter-grade.
For the Chemistry minor, students must complete a minimum of six Chemistry courses, including CHEM 1,B (or 51); 110A,B; 158A or 158B; and one upper-division elective
Chemical Engineering
Geochemistry
Chemistry 1A,B or 51 Chemistry 110A Chemistry 110B Chemistry 158B Chemistry 161 Math 30 Math 31 PHYS 51A, 51B or equivelent
Biochemistry
two elective course credits chosen from chemistry courses numbered above 100 (Chemistry 180 recommended)
Math 107
Math 32
Chemistry 115
Chemistry
two elective course credits chosen from chemistry courses numbered above 100
Math 32 or 107
Chemistry 191B
Chemistry 191A
Chemistry 162
Chemistry 158A
PHYS 51A, 51B or equivelent
Math 31
Math 30
Chemistry 161
Chemistry 158B
Chemistry 110B
Chemistry 110A
Chemistry 1A,B or 51
Requirements
4 Semesters of 199
The requirement for one semester of Chemistry 199 can be waived for students studying abroad in their junior or senior years.
4-6 hours of 151 or 152
Options
Option RequirementsA minimum of 42.5 credit hours in the major with a common kernel of Chem 51, 53, 56, 58, 104, 110, 182, and 199 (four semesters). A minimum of four credit hours are required in Chem 151 and 152. Depending upon choice of electives, some options may require either an additional course or a minimum of five credit hours of Chem 151-152 to meet the 42.5 credit hour major requirement.
B.S. in Chemistry with an emphasis in Materials
Chem 52, 112, and 114. Three courses selected from Chem 105, 193A, Eng 106, or Phys 162.
B.S. in Chemistry with an emphasis in Geochemistry
Chem 103, 109, 112, and 114. Two courses selected from PO Geo 120, 121, or 127 with laboratory.
B.S. in Chemistry with an emphasis in Environmental Chemistry
Chem 103, 109, 112, and 114. Six credit hours selected from Eng 138, KSD Chem 139, PO Chem 106 or 188.
B.S. in Chemistry with an emphasis in Education
Chem 103, 109, 197-198 as 3 credit hours of student teaching, and CGU Educ 170B. One course selected from Chem 52, 105 with 111, 114 with 112, or 189 with 184.
B.S. in Chemistry with an emphasis in Computational Chemistry
Chem 52, 112, and 114. Three courses selected from Chem 105, 161, 168D, KSD Chem 134, CS 60, Eng 176, Math 164, or Phys 116.
B.S. in Chemistry with an emphasis in Applied Chemistry
Chem 166 and either 103 with 109 or 114 with 112. Three courses selected from Eng 82, 106, 133, or 136.
Joint Major B.S. in Chemistry & Biology
As an analytical chemist, I am interested in providing students with practical experience by applying chemistry to develop new materials. Students in my research lab will use specialized equipment to probe the relationship between a material's properties and the chemistry used to prepare it. This insight will enable them to design application-specific chemical sensors and make subtantive contributions on a current project with researchers at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, who are developing an electronic nose.
Chemistry; Analytical Chemistry; Electron Microscopy; Microhotplate Arrays, Environmental Monitoring
Prof. Sazinsky's research activities employ X-ray crystallography and biochemical techniques as primary tools to answer important questions about the structure and function of proteins. The major research themes are to identify the determinants of metalloenzyme activity and tuning, re-engineer proteins for altered functions and/or expanded catalytic capabilities, and to provide a basis for understanding the biochemical processes in pathogenic bacteria. Undergraduate research students are heavily involved in the structural and biochemical characterization of specific protein targets.
Chemistry; Biochemistry; Structural Biology; Bacterial Biolfilms
Organic chemistry; Bio-organic chemistry; Medicinal chemistry
President of Pomona College
As President, I am interested in liberal arts colleges and the future of education in the twenty-first century. I have particular expertise in science education and active learning approaches, and in the international dimensions of education. My work in environmental chemistry has focussed on atmospheric chemistry and the science of global climate change. My research interests in chemistry involve thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, including the study of phase transitions and nucleation, crystal growth, and amphiphile fluids and self-organization.
Nucleation and Phase Transitions; Liberal Arts Colleges; Science Education; Liquids
As an organic chemist, I am interested in developing new methods for determining the solution conformation of molecules. Students in my laboratory synthesize target compounds designed to mimic motifs found in nature, they then employ the technique of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance to probe the solution conformation of the designed systems.
Chemistry; Organic Chemistry; Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
An organism's genome encodes all of the biochemical instructions needed to produce a living cell. The transcriptional programs of a cell, however, are dynamic, changing as the cell develops, grows and responds to alterations in the environment. The control of gene expression is not well understood but all living cells require it. Understanding these networks is fundamental for understanding human health and combating disease. Because intrinsic properties of RNA make them ideal for rapid switches that modulate gene expression in response to changes in environment, my lab hypothesizes that novel, functional RNA motifs represent ubiquitous elements in numerous gene networks that allow cells to develop, grow, adapt and survive. The broad goals of my research are to identify and understand, at a molecular level, the many ways by which RNA contributes to normal cell function, and to apply this gathered knowledge to the development of novel tools and potential therapeutics. I use a model organism to study the control of gene expression by non-canonical RNA: the prokaryotic Vibrio cholerae. The following are two on-going projects in the lab that address my interests and goals: (1) Investigate the mechanisms by which non-canonical RNAs mediate bacterial survival; (2) Engineer biosensors to monitor pathogenesis regulation in V. cholerae.
Chemical Biology; Molecular Biology; small RNAs
His research activities focus on using self-assembly and ionic adsorption processes to fabricate nano-materials for optical and biochemical applications. Undergraduate research students are heavily involved in both the construction of and the detailed characterization of ultra-thin assemblies. These functional materials include bioactive surfaces (immobilized proteins) within polyelectrolyte multilayers, asymmetrically orientated surfactant multilayers, and self-assembled polyelectrolytes with desirable photoluminescent, photovoltaic and NLO-active properties. Professor Johal’s laboratory also explores fundamental phenomena such as ion-pair complexation, adsorption, surface wettability, and intermolecular non-covalent interactions that lead to highly ordered structures. His laboratory is also exploring the use of functionalized stacked waveguides and piezoelectric quartz crystal resonators as platforms for chemical and biological detection, catalysis, and the nano-fabrication of photovoltaic and organic LED materials. Research students in his laboratory use a variety of surface analysis tools including Dual Polarization Interferometry, Quartz-Crystal Microbalance with Dissipation Monitoring, Surface Tensiometry, Spectroscopy (e.g. ATR-FTIR), X-Ray Reflectivity, Multi-Wavelength Ellipsometry, and Contact Angle analysis.
1) Gas-phase spectroscopy of molecular ions and transition metal compounds via electron impact and laser excitation of free-jet expansions. Recent projects have included the discovery and analysis of electronic spectra of dimethylzinc cation, deuterated dimethylzinc cation and dimethylcadmium cation. 2) Atmospheric Chemical Reactions, particularly peroxy radical reactions (Collaboration with Stan Sander and Mitchio Okumura)
Chemistry; Molecular Ion Spectroscopy; Free-Jet Expansion Spectroscopy; Laser Spectroscopy, Laboratory Study of Atmospheric Relevant Reactions
My research is in the area of molecular theory of thermodynamics, with emphasis on problems in the theory of random-walk calculations, phase transitions and stochastic processes. We also use molecular mechanics and dynamics to study biological processes.
Chemistry; Random-Walk Calculations; Thermodynamics; Statistical Mechanics; Statistical Mechanics and Scientific translation English/Spanish
Transition metal complexes: nitrile hydration; proton exchange on complexed nitriles; electron transfer reactions.
Physical Organometallic Chemistry, Ligand Design and Effects on Fundamental Organic Transformations
Asymmetric Catalysis, Organometallic Chemistry, and Organic Synthesis
Materials that self-heal Protein folding with model systems Low-cost and 3D printed scientific equipment
Urban Air Pollution, Environmental Impacts of Nuclear Testing in Semipalatinsk, Kazakhstan
Photochemistry, synthetic methodology, natural products, zeolite chemistry, and pedogogy
Biomolecular evolution. Protein engineering. DNA polymerases.
Dynamics of protein-DNA interactions Solid-state and Solution NMR spectroscopy Effects of DNA Methylation
Weinberg Family Dean of Science
The design and synthesis of self-assembling organic nanostructures
Physical organic chemistry, with an emphasis on computational approaches to understanding organic reaction mechanisms
Biomimetic cyclizations and natural product synthesis
Self-assembling molecular systems, energy and electron transfer, and solar energy conversion.
Thermodynamics of liquid crystals
Synthesis and spectroscopic characterization of bio-inspired transition metal complexes
Spectroscopic studies of surfactant assemblies, host-guest systems, and drug-delivery vehicles
Amino acid-derived ligands for the synthesis of chiral transition metal complexes and novel ligands for the synthesis of heterobimetallic complexes
Characterization of light-absorbing compounds in atmospheric aerosol
Interactions between proteins and nucleic acids; RNA interference and gene therapy approaches for treating HIV-AIDS
Development of new regioselective reactions for synthesis
Theoretical studies of ground and excited states of molecules
Surface and Interfacial Properties of Organic Thin Films
For all Harvey Mudd chemistry graduates to develop the ability to communicate scientific ideas clearly and effectively.
Students will demonstrate that they can frame an approach to solving an open question in the field of chemistry and communicate it to an educated layperson in the space of two printed pages.
Students will demonstrate that they can, through research conducted in the major courses and through Senior Thesis, report on their contributions to an open question in the field chemistry through an oral presentation of sufficient length and depth, utilizing audio-visual aids of high quality.
Students will demonstrate that they can frame an open question in the field of chemistry in the course of a short oral presentation, utilizing audio-visual aids of high quality.
Students will demonstrate that they can produce a thesis describing an open question in the field of chemistry, its context, a method of addressing that question through experimental work, the results of the study, and pertinent conclusions.
For all Harvey Mudd chemistry graduates to have a quality research experience for so that they may understand the ways in which new scientific knowledge is created.
Students will master and apply an experimental or theoretical technique at a level beyond that presented in the core chemistry curriculum.
Students will demonstrate that they can effectively communicate the findings of their work in oral, visual, and written form.
Students will demonstrate that they can analyze experimental results, draw appropriate conclusions, and suggest next steps.
Students will demonstrate that they can design and execute an experiment to test a hypothesis or answer a specific question.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the broader impacts of their work on society.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the relationship of their project to the current literature.
Students will demonstrate that they can independently find and use information pertinent to their research efforts.
For all Harvey Mudd chemistry graduates to have a broad and intense education in chemistry, approved by the American Chemical Society, so that they may succeed in any professional career track they choose.
Chemistry graduates will be successful in gaining entrance into high quality graduate schools in chemistry and allied field, admission to professional schools, and securing quality careers in the chemical sciences and other fields.
Students completing the joint major in chemistry and biology will have the option of earning certified degrees in biochemistry with the addition of one to two courses.
Students completing the chemistry major will meet the certification requirements as set forth by the American Chemical Society Committee on Professional Training
Senior chemistry majors will be able to demonstrate a mastery of factual knowledge comprehensively across the five principal areas of chemistry (organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, and biochemical), and be able analyze and solve problems, understand relationships, and interpret scientific facts and data.
For all Harvey Mudd students to understand how chemists successfully study and interpret chemical and physical phenomena through experimental investigations using high-quality modern instrumentation.
Students will demonstrate that they can interpret results of experimental measurements via the application chemical theory.
Students will demonstrate that they can execute an experiment to measure a chemical property using typical instrumentation.
Students will demonstrate that they can keep an adequate record of experimental investigations.
For all Harvey Mudd students to understand how fundamental chemical principles can be applied to the solution of real problems in a variety of technical fields.
Students will demonstrate that they have appreciated the contributions of chemistry to at least one problem facing society.
Students will demonstrate sufficient background and depth in chemistry to be able to successfully complete any of the majors offered at Harvey Mudd College.
For all Harvey Mudd students to understand the fundamental principles of chemistry and to have the background necessary to understand the impact of chemistry on our society.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of society’s demands upon chemistry as well as the advances in quality of life made possible by chemical science.
Students will demonstrate a basic knowledge of chemistry in the area of
energetics
dynamics
structure
Arora, Mukesh
Sandusky, Peter Olaf
Fiedler, Steven L
Prerequisite: CHEM 158A PO
Sandusky, Peter Olaf
Prerequisite: CHEM 110B PO and either MATH 031 PO , MATH 031S PO , MATH 032 PO , MATH 032S PO or MATH 060 PO
Staff
2 sections
2 sections
4 sections
E. Crane; J. Liu; K. Muzikar; T. Negritto; M. Sazinsky; K. Sea
Prerequisite: CHEM 110A PO and CHEM 110B PO
2 sections of lab for CHEM 115
M. Arora; K. Muzikar; D. O'Leary; M. Sazinsky; C. Selassie; T. Vasquez
Prerequisite: CHEM 110A PO
Lab for 110B
5 sections
M. Arora; K. Muzikar; D. O'Leary; M. Sazinsky; C. Selassie; T. Vasquez
Prerequisite: CHEM 110A PO
2 sections
Wenzel, Anna
Daub, G. William
Laboratory taken concurrently with Chemistry 56.
2 sections
Johnson, Adam
Staff
6 sections
Johnson, Adam
Grimm, Ronald L.
Nguyen, Thang X.
6 sections
5 sections
M. Arora; R. Garza; F. Grieman; M. Johal; R. Stolzbergy; C. Taylor A. Yu; Staff
5 sections of lab for CHEM 001B
M. Arora; R. Garza; F. Grieman; M. Johal; R. Stolzbergy; C. Taylor A. Yu; Staff
4 sections
Thomson, Diane M.
Nichols, Sarah
Williams, Nancy Burke Scott
2 sections (A&B)
CHEM 118 JS - Bioinorganic Chemistry
CHEM 118 KS Bioinorganic Chemistry
CHEM 191 KS Senior Library Thesis
CHEM 190L KS Senior Experimental Thesis
CHEM 189L KS Senior Thesis Summer Research Project
CHEM 188L KS Senior Research
McFarlane
CHEM 180 KS (0.5)
Leconte, Aaron M.
CHEM 175 KS Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry
CHEM 174L KS Solution Thermodynamics
CHEM 172 KS NMR Spectroscopy
CHEM 136 KS Modern Molecular Photochemistry
CHEM 134 KS Introduction to Molecular Modeling
CHEM 128 KS Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 124 KS Bioanalytical Chemistry
CHEM 123 KS Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHEM 119 KS Natural Products Chemistry
CHEM 052L KS From Ancient to Modern Science
CHEM 051L KS Topics in Forensic Science
CHEM 177 KS Biochemistry (1)
Hatcher-Skeers, Mary
CHEM 139 KS Environmental Chemistry
Purvis, K
0.50
CU KS 125
M-W-F- 9:00am 9:50am
CHEM 130L KS Inorganic Synthesis
CHEM 127L KS Advanced Lab in Chemistry (1)
Leconte, Aaron M.
Ngo, Benson
CHEM 121 KS Physical Chemistry (1)
Fucaloro, Anthony F.
CHEM 117L KS Organic Chemistry (1)
CHEM 081L KS The Science and Business of Medicinal Chemistry (1)
This course is an introduction to the basic concepts of medicinal chemistry and the methods of biochemical analysis, such as: drug discovery, development, and commercialization; a discussion of chemical bonding and the organic functional groups found in drug molecules; and an examination of the physiochemical properties related to drug action (e.g., acid-base properties, equilibria, and stereochemistry). Laboratory Fee $30. Offered occasionally.
CHEM 070L KS Land Air & Ocean Science (1)
Fleming, Patrick
CHEM 015L KS Basic Principles of Chemistry (1)
CHEM 177 KS Biochemistry
CHEM 126L KS Advanced Lab in Chemistry
CHEM 122 KS Physical Chemistry
CHEM 116L KS Organic Chemistry
CHEM 029L KS Acclerated General Chemistry
CHEM 014L KS Basic Principles of Chemistry
IBC 40 KS
AISS 002 KS - Accelerated Integrated Biology, Chemistry & Physics 2 (1)
Thomson, Diane M.
Nichols, Sarah
Williams, Nancy Burke Scott
This intensive, honors-level course sequence, co-taught by scientists from different disciplines, provides an integrative approach to the fundamentals of biology, chemistry, and physics. It is designed for first-year students with broad, interdisciplinary scientific interests and strong math backgrounds. The sequence will prepare students for entry into any majors offered by the department, and provides an alternative to the standard six-course introductory curriculum (Biology 43L-44L, Chemistry 14L-15L, Physics 33L-34L). It will feature computer modeling, seminar discussions, lectures, interdisciplinary laboratories, and hands-on activities. 1A and 1B are designed to be taken concurrently (in the fall term), followed by 2A and 2B in the spring. Enrollment is by written permission. Laboratory fee: $50 per course.
CHEM 187 PO - Proteins and Enzymes (Last offered fall 2009)
Staff
Prerequisite: CHEM 115 PO; CHEM 158B PO recommended.
An in-depth view of protein structure and enzyme catalysis and how protein structure and properties are linked to biological function. Topics include chemical properties of polypeptides, protein biosynthesis, post-translational modifications, protein-protein interactions, structure and function relationships, evolutionary and genetic origins of proteins and enzyme kinetics and mechanisms. This course makes use of bioinformatics tools available over the Internet.
CHEM 171 PO - Organic Synthesis (Last offered fall 2011)
Staff
Prerequisite: CHEM 110B PO . Half-course.
A lecture course emphasizing the design and evaluation of synthetic routes to organic molecules.
CHEM 147 PO - Inorganic Chemistry (Last offered spring 2011)
Staff
Prerequisites: CHEM 001B PO and CHEM 110B PO or CHEM 051 PO and CHEM 110B PO
Inorganic chemistry is a lecture based class that includes descriptive chemistry of the elements (s, p and d blocks) as well as a variety of advanced topics such as electronic structures, symmetry, molecular orbital theory, acid/base chemistry, bonding and structure of solids, organometallics and catalysis.
CHEM 188 PO - Atmospheric Chemistry
Prerequisites: CHEM 158A PO or CHEM 158B PO or CHEM 156 PO and MATH 032 PO . 1 year of general physics.
Chemical and physical principles will be used to describe the complex system of the Earth's atmosphere. Atmospheric structure, design of simple models, and atmospheric transport will be covered followed by selected topics concerning geochemical cycles, the greenhouse effect, aerosols, stratospheric ozone, smog and acid rain.
CHEM 185 PO - Soft Nanomaterials
M. Johal
Prerequisites: CHEM 110B PO ; MATH 031 PO or MATH 060 PO ; PHYS 042 PO or PHYS 072 PO . Half-course.
This course is concerned with the self-assembly of functional materials at the nano-scale. The first half of the course covers the fundamentals of surface chemistry, monolayer formation and the chemistry of colloidal systems; the second half highlights nano-fabrication methods used to assemble complex nanomaterials for applications in biophotonics, chemical sensing, optics and electronics.
CHEM 181 PO - Chemical Biology (Alternate Years)
J. Liu
Prerequisite: CHEM 115 PO
This course, which builds on foundations in both chemistry and molecular biology, will address the following questions: (1) What is chemical biology and (2) What can chemical biology do to advance science and human health? Students will consider varying definitions of "chemical biology" and explore examples of each of these views. Topics may include small molecule screens to decipher biological networks, genetic control with small molecules, directed evolution, self-replication, and approaches towards next-generation antimicrobials.
CHEM 180 PO - Advanced Biochemistry (1)
E. Crane; M. Sazinsky
Prerequisite: CHEM 115 PO
An examination of biochemical catalysis with an emphasis on enzyme mechanisms and techniques used in their elucidation. Current primary literature is studied to gain an understanding of what is known and perhaps more importantly, not known, about catalysis in chemistry and enzymology.
CHEM 172 PO - NMR Spectroscopy (0.5)
O'Leary, Daniel J.
Prerequisite: CHEM 110A PO . Letter grade only. Half-course.
Examines fundamental concepts in nuclear magnetic resonance with a focus on spectroscopic techniques used for organic structure elucidation and conformational analysis. Hands-on experience with data collection and analysis.
CHEM 162 PO - Advanced Physical Chemistry with Laboratory (1)
Grieman, Frederick J.
Prerequisite: CHEM 158A PO
Advanced physical chemistry topics chosen from the areas of statistical thermodynamics, group theory, chemical kinetics, molecular modeling and solid state chemistry. Laboratory emphasis on modern instrumental methods, including molecular spectroscopy, powder X-ray diffraction, nuclear magnetic resonance, chemical kinetics and gas-phase adsorption.
CHEM 158B PO - Physical Chemistry (1)
M. Johal; R. Garza
Prerequisites: CHEM 001B PO or CHEM 051 PO ; MATH 031 PO or MATH 032 PO ;PHYS 042 PO or PHYS 072 PO and CHEM 158A PO
Study of chemical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, statistical thermodynamics and chemical dynamics.
CHEM 156 PO - Physical Chemistry in Molecular Biology (1)
M. Johal
Prerequisite: CHEM 110B PO and either MATH 031 PO , MATH 031S PO , MATH 032 PO , MATH 032S PO or MATH 060 PO
The application of physical chemistry to biochemistry and molecular biology. A study of chemical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and spectroscopy related to the determination of molecular structure and molecular interactions.
E. Crane; J. Liu; K. Muzikar; T. Negritto; M. Sazinsky; K. Sea
Prerequisite: CHEM 110A PO and CHEM 110B PO
CHEM 110B PO - Organic Chemistry with Laboratory
M. Arora; K. Muzikar; D. O'Leary; M. Sazinsky; C. Selassie; T. Vasquez
Prerequisite: CHEM 110A PO
A study of organic compounds, including synthesis and reaction mechanisms. Laboratory includes both synthesis and qualitative organic analysis.
CHEM 106 PO - Environmental Chemistry (1)
C. Taylor; D. Oxtoby
Prerequisites: CHEM 001B PO or CHEM 051 PO
An examination of environmental systems such as the atmosphere and the oceans from a molecular perspective. The course will critically examine chemical sources of environmental pollution and the means for remediation of these problems.
CHEM 007 PO - Chemistry of Food and Wine (Alternate Years)
K. Sea
The pleasure and the nourishment we derive from food and drink are both based on the chemical composition of our diets. We will focus in this class first on the chemical composition of wine and all the grape-growing and winemaking decisions which impact that composition. We will also discuss sensory analysis of wine and food. The food part of the class will then look at the chemical changes that take place during cooking, and how those changes influence our perception of and the nutritional value of food. This class is a non-majors class but additional reading will be offered for chemistry majors.
CHEM 001B PO - General Chemistry with Laboratory
M. Arora; R. Garza; F. Grieman; M. Johal; R. Stolzbergy; C. Taylor A. Yu; Staff
CHEM 199RAPO - Chemistry: Research Assistantship
Lab notebook, research summary or other product appropriate to the discipline is required. Half-course credit only.
CHEM 199IRPO - Chemistry: Independent Research
A substantial and significant piece of original research or creative product produced. Prerequisite course work required. Available for full- or half-course credit.
CHEM 199DRPO - Chemistry: Directed Readings
Syllabus reflects workload of a standard course in the department or program. Examinations or papers equivalent to a standard course. Regular interaction with the faculty supervisor. Weekly meetings are the norm. Available for full- or half-course credit.
CHEM 191 PO - Senior Thesis
Staff
Prerequisite: permission of department chair.
The thesis requirement can be satisfied in one of two ways, beginning in the second semester of the junior year or in the first semester of the senior year: 1) The student writes a critical review of a topic of current interest and significance, or 2) the student writes a thesis describing experimental research conducted in the laboratory of a faculty member. Students writing a critical review select a topic and conduct library research; students writing an experimental thesis continue with laboratory work normally initiated through summer research or an independent study. In both cases, students submit an abstract of their thesis for departmental review. Students writing the thesis present it, or parts of it, orally at a departmental seminar.
CHEM 175 PO - Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry
C. Selassie
Prerequisite: CHEM 110B PO
An interdisciplinary course provides a basic understanding of the key underlying mechanistic principles of drug interactions at the molecular and cellular level. Topics include physicochemical principles of drug design and action, receptor-effectors theories, receptor characterization, DNA interactions, drug distribution and metabolism, as well as pro-drug chemistry. Lecture/Computational Lab.
CHEM 174 PO - Bio-Organic Chemistry
C. Selassie
Prerequisites: CHEM 110B PO . Letter grade only. Half-course.
Basis for a clearer understanding of the structures of organic compounds, the mechanisms of organic reactions and how they fuse together at the molecular and cellular level. Examples drawn from drug and pesticide design, as well as environmental toxicology. Interactive computing using specific software is an integral part of the course.
CHEM 164 PO - Computational Chemistry (Alternate Years)
L. Johnson
Prerequisites: MATH 032 PO or MATH 060 PO ; one year of physics. Co-requisites: CHEM 158A PO or by instructor permission.
Introduction to the theory and practice of computational chemistry, including numerical methods, molecular mechanics/dynamics, and electronic structure calculations. Model chemistries will be discussed and compared in lecture along with their range of applicability. Laboratory exercises emphasize learning how to apply a variety of commercial and free software to chemical problems in biochemistry and materials chemistry. Lecture with 3-4 laboratory exercises.
CHEM 161 PO - Advanced Analytical Chemistry with Laboratory
M. Arora; R. Stolzberg; C. Taylor
Prerequisite: CHEM 110A PO
Study of modern instrumental methods of analysis with an emphasis on optical and X-ray spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and high performance gas and liquid chromatography. Efficient experimental designs are used to make multivariate investigations by students working in formal groups.
CHEM 158A PO - Physical Chemistry
F. Grieman
Prerequisites: CHEM 001A PO , CHEM 001B PO or CHEM 051 PO ; MATH 032 PO or MATH 107 PO ; PHYS 041 PO , PHYS 042 PO or PHYS 070 PO , PHYS 071 PO , PHYS 072 PO
Quantum mechanics with applications to chemical bonding and molecular spectroscopy, molecular modeling, introduction to statistical mechanics and kinetic gas theory.
CHEM 115 PO - Biochemistry with Laboratory
E. Crane; J. Liu; K. Muzikar; T. Negritto; M. Sazinsky; K. Sea
Prerequisite: CHEM 110A PO and CHEM 110B PO
Biological molecules considered in terms of their structure and roles in the dynamic processes by which energy and information are received, interconverted and transmitted in order to maintain life. Laboratory emphasizes techniques and instrumentation used to study the nature of biochemical molecules and processes.
CHEM 110A PO - Organic Chemistry with Laboratory
K. Muzikar; D. O'Leary; M. Sazinsky; C. Selassie; T. Vasquez
Prerequisite: CHEM 001A PO ; CHEM 001B PO or CHEM 051 PO
Organic Chemistry with Lab. A study of organic compounds, including synthesis and reaction mechanisms. Laboratory includes both synthesis and qualitative organic analysis.
CHEM 051 PO - General Chemistry with Laboratory Accelerated
M. Arora; R. Garza; M. Johal
Accelerated introductory course for well-prepared students. Ionic equilibrium, atomic structure, molecular bonding and structure, chemical thermodynamics and chemical kinetics. Laboratory work emphasizes quantitative analytical and instrumental techniques and molecular modeling. Interactive computing is an integral part of the course. Prerequisite: two or more years of high school chemistry and a passing score on the placement examination.
CHEM 001A PO - General Chemistry with Laboratory
M. Arora; R. Garza; F. Grieman; M. Johal; R. Stolzberg; C. Taylor; A. Yu; Staff
An introduction to basic thermodynamic, kinetic and structural principles; ionic equilibria; and the physical and chemical properties of the more common chemical elements and their compounds. Laboratory work is coordinated with the lecture and emphasizes quantitative analytical and instrumental techniques and molecular modeling. Interactive computing is an integral part of the second semester. High-school chemistry recommended.
CHEM 161 HM - Classical & Stats Thermodynamics
CHEM 193A HM - Special Topics (2; Alternate Years)
Van Ryswyk
Prerequisite: Chemistry 52 and 104, or equivalent.
Materials science of energy conversion and storage.
CHEM 187 HM - HIV-AIDS: Science, Society and Service (3; Alternate Years)
Haushalter
Prerequisite: Biology 52.
Integrative experience course that studies the molecular biology of HIV infection, the biochemistry of antiviral interventions, and the causes and impact of the global HIV-AIDS pandemic, including the interrelationships among HIV-AIDS, prejudice, race, and stigma. Students will complete a community service project in partnership with a local AIDS organization.
CHEM 173 HM - Advanced Organic Chemistry (2; Alternate Years)
Daub, G. William
Prerequisite: one year of organic chemistry.
Pericyclic reactions. The application of molecular orbital theory and symmetry considerations to certain types of organic reactions in order to gain insight on the mechanisms and stereochemistry of the processes.
CHEM 171 HM - Advanced Organic Chemistry (2; Alternate Years)
Vosburg
Organic synthesis. Critical analysis of strategies for the preparation of medicinal natural products. Prerequisite: one year of organic chemistry.
CHEM 168F HM - Advanced Physical Chemistry (2; Alternate Years)
Van Ryswyk
Prerequisite: Chemistry 52 or equivalent.
Surface science. Structure and chemical properties of surfaces as detailed by a range of analytical techniques.
CHEM 168E HM - Advanced Physical Chemistry (2; Alternate Years)
Van Hecke
Advanced group theory. A survey of topics selected from: space groups and crystals; permutation groups and molecular isomerization; rotation groups and angular momenta; double groups and magnetism; groups of non-rigid molecules; the symmetry of graphs.
CHEM 168D HM - Advanced Physical Chemistry (2; Alternate Years)
Cave, Robert J.
Electronic structure theory. An examination of modern methods for approximating the solution to the electronic Schroedinger Equation and its application to chemical systems.
CHEM 168B HM - Advanced Physical Chemistry (2; Alternate Years)
Karukstis
Prerequisite: Chemistry 51 or equivalent.
Biophysical chemistry. Physical chemistry applied to answer questions involving the conformation, shape, structure, dynamics and interactions of biological macromolecules and complexes.
CHEM 168A HM - Advanced Physical Chemistry (2; Alternate Years)
Van Hecke
Prerequisite: Chemistry 52 or equivalent.
Lasers in chemistry. Introduction to the principles of the operation of lasers.
CHEM 166 HM - Industrial Chemistry (2; Alternate Years)
Van Hecke
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.
Elements of chemical engineering for chemists. Organization and goals of industrial research. Readings, case studies and seminar discussions.
CHEM 150 HM - Research in Chemistry (0.5-1)
CHEM 184 HM - Methods in Biochemistry (1; Spring)
Haushalter, Vosburg
Prerequisite: Chemistry 182 or concurrently.
Experiments in biochemistry.
CHEM 182 HM - Chemistry in Living Systems (3; Spring)
Haushalter, Vosburg
Prerequisite: Chemistry 105.
Relation of molecular structure and energy flow to reactions in living systems.
CHEM 114 HM - Advanced Analytical Chemistry (3; Spring)
Van Ryswyk
Prerequisites: Chemistry 103 or instructor approval.
Special topics in analytical chemistry including instrumental analysis, electrochemistry, and chemometrics.
CHEM 112 HM - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory (1; Spring)
Hawkins,Van Ryswyk
Prerequisites: Chemistry 114, or taken concurrently.
Instrumental methods of analysis.
CHEM 110 HM - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (1; Spring)
Johnson, Van Heuvelen
Prerequisites: Chemistry 104 or taken concurrently.
Synthesis and characterization of inorganic compounds.
CHEM 104 HM - Inorganic Chemistry (3; Spring)
Johnson, Van Heuvelen
Prerequisites: Chemistry 51, 52, 56 and 105, or equivalents or instructor approval.
Systematic study of the preparation, properties, structures, analysis and reactions of inorganic compounds.
CHEM 58 HM - Carbon Compounds Laboratory (1; Spring)
Daub, G. William
Laboratory taken concurrently with Chemistry 56.
Laboratory taken concurrently with Chemistry 56.
CHEM 56 HM - Carbon Compounds (3; Spring)
Daub, G. William
Prerequisites: Chemistry 21–22 and 25–26.
A systematic study of the chemistry of carbon-containing compounds, emphasizing synthesis, reaction mechanisms, and the relation of structure to observable physical and chemical properties.
CHEM 52 HM - Physcial Chemistry: Group Theory, Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy (3; Spring)
Cave, Robert J.
Prerequisites: Chemistry 23D, 23E, 23S and 24.
Introduction to quantum mechanics with application to atoms and molecules. Group theory. Survey of spectroscopic techniques.
CHEM 40 HM - Introduction to Chemical Research (1; Spring)
A rotation through multiple research laboratories.
CHEM 199 HM - Seminar (0.5; Fall and Spring)
Staff
Attendance by majors is required. No more than 2.0 units of credit can be earned for departmental seminars/colloquia. Pass/No Credit grading.
Discussions of contemporary research by students, faculty and visiting scientists.
CHEM 197, 198 HM - Chemistry (1-3; Fall & Spring)
Staff
Open to seniors only. 1–3 credit hours per semester
Special readings in chemistry.
CHEM 189 HM - Topics in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (3; Fall)
Staff
Prerequisite: Biology 113 or instructor approval.
Advanced topics at the interface between chemistry and biology
CHEM 165 HM - Organometallic Chemistry (2; Fall in alternate years)
Johnson
Prerequisite: Chemistry 105 or equivalent (may be taken concurrently).
Study of the metal carbon bond: synthesis, structure, bonding, reactivity and catalysis.
CHEM 151-152 HM - Research Problems (2-3; Fall & Spring)
Two oral reports and a written thesis are required. 2 or 3 credit hours per semester. (2 credit hours equals a minimum of 6 hours of laboratory per week, 3 credit hours equals a minimum of 10 hours of laboratory per week: additional library time is required.
CHEM 111 HM - Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1; Fall)
Daub, Haushalter, Johnson, Vosburg
Prerequisites: Chemistry 58, Chemistry 105 or taken concurrently.
Synthesis, characterization and analysis of organic compounds.
CHEM 109 HM - Chemical Analysis Laboratory (1; Fall)
Hawkins, Van Ryswyk
Prerequisites: Chemistry 103 or taken concurrently.
Chemical analysis.
CHEM 105 HM - Organic Chemistry (3; Fall)
Daub, Haushalter, Vosburg
Prerequisite: Chemistry 56. Chemistry 111 should be taken concurrently.
A continuation of the chemistry of carbon compounds.
CHEM 103 HM - Chemical Analysis (3; Fall)
Hawkins, Van Ryswyk
Prerequisites: Chemistry 23D, 23E, 23S and 24. Chemistry 109 should be taken concurrently.
Applications of chemical equilibria in qualitative and quantitative analysis with emphasis on inorganic systems
CHEM 53 HM - Physcial Chemistry Laboratory (2; Fall)
Karukstis, Van Hecke
Prerequisite: Chemistry 51 or taken concurrently.
Physical chemical measurements of molecular properties.
CHEM 51 HM - Physcial Chemistry: Thermodynamics and Kinetics (3; Fall)
Karukstis
Prerequisites: Chemistry 23E, 23S and 24. Corequisite: Chemistry 23D.
Phase equilibria, thermodynamics and chemical kinetics.
CHEM 24 HM - Chemistry Laboratory (1; Fall & Spring)
Applications of thermodynamics, equilibria, electrochemistry, structure/property relationships, synthesis, spectroscopy and chemistry in the service of society.
CHEM 23S HM - Structure (1.5; Fall)
Daub, Johnson, Van Heuvelen, Van Ryswyk
Molecular and electronic structure, intermolecular forces, condensed phases, organic structure and properties and biopolymers.
CHEM 23E HM - Energetics (1.5; Fall & Spring)
Clements, Daub, Haushalter, Van Hecke
Phase behavior, equations of state, intermolecular forces, thermodynamics and electrochemistry.
CHEM 23D HM - Dynamics (1.5; Fall & Spring)
Hawkins, Johnson, Karukstis, Van Ryswyk
Kinetics, equilibria, and acid/base chemistry.
CHEM 19 HM - General Chemistry Intensive (0.5; Fall, first and second half semester)
Staff
Companion course to Chemistry 23 emphasizing chemistry fundamentals and problem-solving in a group setting.
CHEM 13 HM - Nanomaterials (2; Fall)
Van Ryswyk
Creation, properties, and uses of materials structured on the nanometer length scale and their potential impact upon society.
CHEM 24 - Chemistry Laboratory (1)
CHEM 23D - Dynamics (1.5)
CHEM 23E - Energetics (1.5)
CHEM 23S - Structure (1.5)
