First class in a three-quarter sequence that draws from chemistry, biochemistry, materials and the environment. The goal of the course is to provide a vehicle to help the student achieve some degree of scientific literacy. It begins with atoms, chemical bonds, molecules and eventually leads into larger, more biological molecules and polymers. The fall quarter covers topics such as dirt, diamonds and salt using the concepts of how atoms interact as ions, acids and bases, the nature of chemical bonds and the structure of organic molecules. Examples will cover topics as varied as minerals and nutrition, soaps, artificial joints, storage batteries, vinegar and buckyballs. Cannot be taken for credit for chemistry major or minor. Lab fee associated with this course.
Second class in a three-quarter sequence that draws from chemistry, biochemistry, materials and the environment. The winter quarter covers topics such as fuel combustion, explosives, air, water, sunshine, and scum on the pond using concepts of nitrogen fixation, functional groups and chemical reactions. Grocery chemistry emphasizing carbohydrate and fat metabolism (fat conversion and storage, trans fats), formation and reactions of proteins. In addition the gaseous atmosphere (greenhouse effect), photochemical reactions (air pollution), light absorption and color (dyes) will be discussed. Cannot be taken for credit for chemistry major or minor. Lab fee associated with this course.
Third class in a three-quarter sequence that draws from chemistry, biochemistry, materials and the environment. The spring quarter deals with the impact of chemicals both within and upon biological systems. The emphasis is on both biological and chemical topics such as hereditary materials (nucleic acids, genetic engineering), natural polymers, drugs (design and benefit; broccoli, morphine) and forensic science. Cannot be taken for credit for chemistry major or minor. Lab fee associated with this course.
For natural science and engineering majors. Atomic and molecular structure, reactions in solution, thermochemistry and thermodynamics. Co-requisite: CHEM 1240.
Laboratory to accompany CHEM 1010. Experiments illustrate aspects of atomic structure, chemical bonding and thermodynamics. Lab fee associated with this course. Co-requisite: CHEM 1010.
Lecture course for engineering majors and other science majors with strong background in chemistry. Topics covered include atomic and molecular structure, reactions in solution, thermochemistry and thermodynamics, electrochemistry and intermolecular forces. Co-requisite: CHEM 1640. Prerequisite: MATH 1951.
Laboratory to accompany CHEM 1610. Experiments illustrate aspects of atomic structure, chemical bonding, and thermodynamics. Lab fee associated with this course. Co-requisite: CHEM 1610.
Chemical equilibria, starting from simple examples and extending to complex systems, including salt solutions, acids and bases, and metal complex formation. Prerequisites: CHEM 1010 and 1240. Co-requisite: CHEM 2041.
Laboratory to accompany CHEM 2011. Experiments illustrate equilibrium principles applied to acids/bases, salts and metal complexes, and methods for analysis. Prerequisites: CHEM 1010 and 1240. Lab fee associated with this course. Co-requisite: CHEM 2011.
Descriptive chemistry of main group and transition elements including redox and coordination chemistry. Prerequisites: CHEM 2011 and 2041. Corequisite: CHEM 2141.
Laboratory to accompany CHEM 2131. Study of reactions of main group and transition elements including redox and coordination chemistry. Prerequisites: CHEM 2011 and 2041. Lab fee associated with this course. Co-requisite: CHEM 2131.
Structure and reactions of covalent compounds of carbon. Satisfies organic chemistry requirement in chemistry, biology and related fields. Prerequisites: CHEM 1010 and 1240. Co-requisite: CHEM 2461.
Structure and reactions of covalent compounds of carbon. Satisfies organic chemistry requirement in chemistry, biology and related fields. Prerequisite: CHEM 2451. Co-requisite: CHEM 2462.
Structure and reactions of covalent compounds of carbon. Satisfies organic chemistry requirement in chemistry, biology and related fields. Prerequisite: CHEM 2452. Co-requisite: CHEM 2463.
Laboratory course in theory and practice of preparative and analytical organic chemistry, including introduction to IR and NMR spectroscopy. Lab fee associated with this course. Co-requisite: CHEM 2451.
Laboratory course in theory and practice of preparative and analytical organic chemistry, including introduction to IR and NMR spectroscopy. Lab fee associated with this course. Co-requisite: CHEM 2452.
Laboratory course in theory and practice of preparative and analytical organic chemistry, including introduction to IR and NMR spectroscopy. Lab fee associated with this course. Co-requisite: CHEM 2453.
Topical course changes with subject matter. Restricted to sophomore level students or above.
This course is designed to give students in the natural and physical sciences total exposure to opportunities after graduation. This will encompass graduate schools, professional school, industry, education and government.
Advanced discussion of modern concepts of organic chemistry; bonding, stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms. Prerequisites: CHEM 2453 and equivalent of one year of physical chemistry.
Interpretation of trends in the chemistry of the elements in terms of orbital interactions. Most examples will be taken from the third row transition metals and the boron and carbon groups. Prerequisites: CHEM 2131, 3310 and CHEM 3110.
Advanced-level physical biochemistry course intended for advanced-level undergraduates and graduate students. Focuses on kinetic, thermodynamic and dynamic aspects of biopolymers; delineates the relationship of these properties to the mechanism and function of biological macromolecules. Prerequisites: CHEM 3811, 3812, 3813, 3610 or the equivalent.
Course focus is toward students' understanding of instrumental components and the theory behind both component's and instrument's operation. Emphasis is on techniques such as spectroscopy and chromatography. Students will experience extensive hands-on use of a number of instruments. Course provides a strong background for Chemistry Frontiers (CHEM 3500) and emphasizes techniques and skills sought by chemical and biotechnology industries. Prerequisites: CHEM 2011 and 2041.
Principles of chemical instrumentation applied to analytical measurements; principles, instrumentation and applications of spectrometric and chromatographic measurements. Prerequisites: CHEM 2011 and 3621, or the equivalent.
Fundamentals of quantum chemistry, and introduction to symmetry and molecular structure of small and large systems. Prerequisite: one year of physical chemistry.
Computational methods in chemistry. Prerequisites: CHEM 3310, one year of physical chemistry.
The concepts of equilibrium thermodynamics, kinetics, and photochemistry will be applied to understanding atmospheric processes. Covers urban air pollution in detail with focus on primary pollutants. Also covers stratospheric chemistry with focus on ozone chemistry and the chemistry of climate change. Prerequisites: CHEM 2011, 2041, 2131, 2453, and 2463.
The circulation of the oceans and their chemical make-up. 'Classical water pollution problems' like biological oxygen demand and turbidity are discussed. Also presented: aquifer structure and flow, ground water chemistry, pollutant partitioning between stationary and mobile phases, heterogeneous surface chemistry, and the detection of trace contaminants. Prerequisites: CHEM 2011, 2041, 2131, 2453, 2463 or instructor's permission.
A survey of environmental toxicology concepts: animal testing, dose-response data, epidemiology, risk assessment. The course includes ecotoxicology, focusing on the alteration of biological and chemical systems beyond the simple response of an individual to an environmental chemical. Prerequisites: CHEM 2011, 2041, 2131, 2453, 2463 or instructor's permission.
Advanced-level laboratory course required for all undergraduates majoring in chemistry or environmental chemistry. Emphasis on the development of oral, written, computer and presentation skills necessary for success as a scientist. Skills will be honed through state-of-the-art laboratory experiences from diverse areas of chemistry. Lab fee associated with this course. Prerequisites: CHEM 3210 and 3610.
Fundamentals of thermodynamics, including phase and reaction equilibria, properties of solutions, and electrochemistry needed for advanced study in life sciences and for Physical Chemistry II and III. May be taken for graduate credit by nonchemistry majors. Prerequisites: CHEM 2011, calculus and physics.
Fundamentals of quantum chemistry, including theories of atomic and molecular structure and spectroscopy. May be taken for graduate credit by nonchemistry majors. Prerequisite: CHEM 3610.
Fundamentals of kinetic theory and statistical mechanics. May be taken for graduate credit by nonchemistry majors. Prerequisite: CHEM 3620.
May include organic photochemistry, organic synthesis, organic electrochemistry or natural products. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: CHEM 2453 or equivalent and others depending on topic.
May include physical techniques for exploring biological structure, biological catalysis, and selected fields within biochemistry taught from original literature. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: CHEM 3811, 3812, 3813.
Protein structure and function, starting with the building blocks and forces that drive the formation of protein structure and the basic concepts of protein structure, and continuing with enzyme catalysis, kinetics, and regulation. Prerequisites: CHEM 2453 and 2011, or instructor permission.
Membranes and membrane mediated cellular processes, energy and signal transduction, and metabolic/biosynthetic pathways. Prerequisite: CHEM 3811.
Molecular processes underlying heredity, gene expression and gene regulation in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Prerequisite: CHEM 2453.
Purification and properties of biological molecules and structures. Lab fee associated with this course. Prerequisite: CHEM 3811.
May be repeated for credit.
Research project conducted under guidance of a faculty member. Credit hours and projects arranged on an individual basis. May be repeated for credit.
Physical organic chemistry; reaction mechanisms, structure reactivity relationships, kinetics, photochemistry, molecular orbital theory, etc.; current literature. May be taken for credit more than once.
A weekly presentations of research in progress and of current literature by outside speakers. faculty and graduate students.