Course Descriptions
CHEM 5314 Advanced Physical
Chemistry (3 semester hours) Modern concepts
from the three pillars of physical chemistry: quantum mechanics,
thermodynamics/statistical mechanics, and kinetics. Prerequisite: CHEM 3322 or
equivalent. (3-0) Y
CHEM 5331 (MSEN 5331) Advanced Organic Chemistry I (3 semester hours)
Modern concepts of bonding and structure in covalent compounds. Static and
dynamic stereochemistry and methods for study. Relationships between structure
and reactivity. Prerequisite: CHEM 2325 or equivalent. (3-0) Y
CHEM 5333 (MSEN 5333) Advanced Organic Chemistry II (3 semester hours)
Application of the principles introduced in CHEM 5331, emphasizing their use in
correlating the large body of synthetic/preparative organic chemistry.
Prerequisite: CHEM 5331. (3-0) R
CHEM 5340 (MSEN 5340) Advanced Polymer
Science and Engineering (3 semester hours) Polymer structure-property relations,
Linear and nonlinear viscoelasticity. Dynamic
mechanical analysis, time-temperature superposition, creep
and stress relaxation. Mechanical models for prediction of
polymer deformation, rubber elasticity, environmental effects on polymer
deformation, instrumentation for prediction of long term properties.
(3-0) R
CHEM 5341 (MSEN 5341) Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I (3 semester hours)
Physical inorganic chemistry addressing topics in structure and bonding,
symmetry, acids and bases, coordination chemistry and spectroscopy. Prerequisite:
CHEM 3341, or consent of instructor. (3-0) Y
CHEM 5343 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry II (3 semester hours) Builds on
CHEM 5341 to explore the synthesis and reactivity of inorganic/organometallic
molecules. Practical applications will be demonstrated by discussing industrial
processes catalyzed by metal complexes. Prerequisite: CHEM 5341. (3-0) R
CHEM 5355 (MSEN 5355) Analytical Techniques I (3 semester hours) Study
of fundamental analytical techniques, including optical spectroscopic
techniques, mass spectrometry, and microscopic and surface analysis methods.
(3-0) Y
CHEM 5356 (MSEN 5356) Analytical Techniques II (3 semester hours) Study
of chromatography (GC, LC, CZE), statistical methods (standard tests and
ANOVA), chemical problem solving, and modern bio/analytical techniques such as
biochips, microfluidics, and MALDI-MS. Prerequisite: CHEM 5355 or MSEN
5355 or consent of instructor. (3-0) R
CHEM 5357 Process Analytical Chemistry (3 semester hours) An
introduction to process analytical chemistry as practiced in the chemical
process and other industries. Includes process control, instrumental
techniques, sample and conditioning systems, project integration, and
chemometrics. Prerequisite: CHEM 5355 or consent of instructor. (3-0) R
CHEM 5V84 Special Topics in Chemistry/M.A.T. (1-9 semester hours)
Various special topics in chemistry of interest to teachers will be discussed.
(May be repeated for credit.) (May not be counted as credit toward the M.S. or
Ph.D. degrees.) ([1-9]-0) R
CHEM 5V87 Independent Study in Chemistry (1-9 semester hours) In
conjunction with a member of the Chemistry faculty, the student will develop a
paper or project which emphasizes the ways in which chemical knowledge is
confirmed and extended or which leads to improved instruction in chemistry.
(May not be counted as credit toward the M.S. or Ph.D. degrees.) May be
repeated for credit (9 hours maximum). ([1-9]-0) R
CHEM 6317 Industrial Chemistry (3 semester hours) Survey of chemical
industry including commodities, chemical processes, scale-up and process
development, environmental concerns, patents. Study of chemical engineering
principles. (3-0) R
CHEM 6V19 Special Topics in Physical Chemistry (1-9 semester hours)
Subject matter will vary and the course may be repeated for credit. Examples of
topics include spectroscopy, quantum mechanics, computational chemistry, and
surface chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 5314 or consent of instructor. ([1-9]-0)
R
CHEM 6V39 Special Topics in Organic Chemistry (1-9 semester hours)
Subject matter will vary and the course may be repeated for credit. Examples of
topics include organic photochemistry, organometallic chemistry, homogeneous
and heterogeneous catalysis, solid state, polymer chemistry, and advanced NMR
techniques. Prerequisite: CHEM 5331 or consent of instructor. ([1-9]-0) R
CHEM 6V49 Special Topics in Inorganic Chemistry (1-9 semester hours)
Subject matter will vary and the course may be repeated for credit. Examples of
topics include physical methods of inorganic chemistry, and bioinorganic
chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 5341 or consent of instructor. ([1-9]-0) R
CHEM 6V59 Special Topics in Analytical Chemistry (1-9 semester hours)
Subject matter will vary. Examples of topics include NMR, X-ray
crystallography. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours. Prerequisite: CHEM
5355 or consent of instructor. ([1-9]-0) R
CHEM 6V69 Special Topics in Biochemistry (1-9 semester hours) Subject
matter will vary. May be repeated for credit (9 hours maximum). Prerequisite:
Consent of instructor. ([1-9]-0) R
CHEM 6V79 Special Topics in Materials Chemistry (1-9 semester hours)
Subject matter will vary. Examples of topics include polymers, membrane
technology, zeolites, nanoscience and technology. May be repeated to a maximum
of 9 hours. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. ([1-9]-0) R
CHEM 6361 Physical Biochemistry (3 semester hours) Protein structure,
fundamental metabolism, structures and properties of macromolecules,
interactions with electromagnetic radiation, thermodynamics of macromolecular
solutions, transport processes, and other topics. Prerequisite: Consent of
instructor (3-0). R
CHEM 6372 Materials Science (3 semester hours) Relationship between the
properties and behavior of materials and their internal structure. Treatment of
the mechanical, thermal and electrical properties of crystalline and amorphous
solids including metals, ceramics, synthetic polymers and composites.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. (3-0) R
CHEM 6383 Computational Chemistry (3 semester hours) The application of computer
techniques to the understanding of molecular structure and dynamics: force
field, semi-empirical, ab initio, and molecular dynamics techniques.
Information retrieval from large structural databases and use of this
information. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. (3-0) R
CHEM 6389 Scientific Literature and Communication Skills (3 semester
hours) Acquaints students with techniques for searching the scientific
literature using hard copy and electronic approaches. Introduces students to
important steps in creating and improving technical communications in both
written and oral formats. (3-0) Y
CHEM 6V84 Special Topics in Applied Chemistry (1-9 semester hours)
Subject matter will vary and may be repeated for credit to a maximum of 9
hours. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. ([1-9]-0) R
CHEM 8981 Research Practicum (9 semester hours) Offers training of
students in the direct solution of chemical problems through use of the
literature; analysis; and the design, construction and performance of experiments.
Method of instruction will be primarily individual direction, questioning, and
feedback by the responsible faculty member and/or industrial scientist.
Intended for Ph.D. students. May be repeated for credit. (9-0) S
CHEM 8V91 Research in Chemistry (2-9 semester hours) May be repeated for
credit. ([2-9]-0) S
CHEM 8398 Thesis (3 semester hours) May be repeated for credit. (3-0) S
CHEM 8399 Dissertation (3 semester hours) May be repeated for credit
(3-0) S
CHEM 8V99 Dissertation (1-9 semester hours) May be repeated for credit.
([1-9]-0) S