Chemistry Courses [276-600]

[201-275] [276-600]

CHEM 276. Topics in Quantum Chemistry. 3 crs. Continuation of CHEM 275. Quantum theory of atoms and molecules and their interaction with radiation. Content may vary, depending on the interests of the class. Prereq.: CHEM 275.

CHEM 277. Seminar in Physical Chemistry. 3 crs. Recent developments in physical chemistry. Prereq.: Consent of instructor.

CHEM 278. Same as CHEM 178.

CHEM 279. Same as CHEM 179.

CHEM 283. Same as CHEM 183.

CHEM 284. Same as CHEM 184.

CHEM 291. The Kinetics of Chemical Reactions. 3 crs. Theory and methods of rates and mechanisms of chemical reactions, including kinetic theory, homogeneous catalysts, and chain reactions. Prereq.: CHEM 172.

CHEM 292. Same as CHEM 192.

CHEM 293. Reading and Conference. 1-6 crs. Directed readings and discussion of selected research topics. Prereq.: Consent of instructor.

CHEM 294. Special Laboratory Projects. 1-6 crs. Involves laboratory studies that compare procedural approaches useful in solving particular research problems. Prereq.: Ph.D. candidates.

CHEM 295. Introduction to Atmospheric Chemistry. 3 crs. General introduction to atmospheric sciences with an emphasis on the chemistry of the earth's atmosphere. General examination of the current state of knowledge regarding the photochemistry, kinetics, chemical cycling, and evolution of the earth's atmosphere. Prereq.: CHEM 172 or consent of the instructor.

CHEM 296. Atmospheric Chemistry. 3 crs. Advanced treatment of the current theories of chemical evolution and stability of planetary atmospheres with an emphasis on the earth's atmosphere. Prereqs.: CHEM 172, CHEM 195, or consent of the instructor.

CHEM 297. Planetary Atmospheres. 3 crs. Continuation of CHEM 296. Treatment of the evolution chemistry, and physics of extraterrestrial and interstellar atmospheres. Prereq.: CHEM 296 or consent of the instructor.

CHEM 298. Current Topics in Atmospheric Sciences. 2 crs. Seminar course featuring area scientists whose field of specialty is in atmospheric or space sciences. Representative topics will be acid rain, global warming/cooling, ozone depletion and air pollution.

CHEM 299. Atmospheric Radiation I. 3 crs. Application of radiative transfer theory to problems in planetary atmospheres with emphasis on the earth's atmosphere. Principles of atomic and molecular spectroscopy, absorption and emission by atmospheric gasses, radiation flux and flux divergence computations will be covered. Prereqs.: Physics PHYS-178, Physics PHYS-182, differential and integral calculus.

CHEM 300. Chemical Colloquium. 1 cr. Discussion of articles from current chemical literature, or reports on current research.

CHEM 311, 411. Research in Inorganic Chemistry. 1-6 crs./1-9 crs. Master’s thesis and doctoral dissertation research.

CHEM 321, 421. Research in Analytical Chemistry. 1-6 crs./1-9 crs. Master’s thesis and doctoral dissertation research.

CHEM 341, 441. Research in Organic Chemistry. 1-6 crs./1-9 crs. Master’s thesis and doctoral dissertation research.

CHEM 351, 451. Research in Biochemistry. 1-6 crs./1-9 crs. Master’s thesis and doctoral dissertation research.

CHEM 371, 471. Research in Physical Chemistry. 1-6 crs./1-9 crs. Master’s thesis and doctoral dissertation research.

CHEM 600. Ph.D. Dissertation. 1-3 crs. Organization, assimilation, and writing of the Ph.D. thesis.