Courses
This page displays the schedule of Bryn Mawr courses in this department for this academic year. It also displays descriptions of courses offered by the department during the last four academic years.
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Spring 2013
| COURSE | TITLE | SCHEDULE/ UNITS |
MEETING TYPE TIMES/DAYS | LOCATION | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM B103-001 | General Chemistry I | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM MWF | Park 278 | Lukacs,K., White,S. |
| Laboratory: 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM M | Park 264 | ||||
| CHEM B104-001 | General Chemistry II | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM MWF | Park 180 | Francl,M., Lukacs,K. |
| Recitation: 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM F | Park 180 | ||||
| CHEM B104-002 | General Chemistry II | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM MWF | Park 180 | Lukacs,K., Porello,S. |
| Recitation: 12:00 PM- 2:00 PM F | Park 278 | ||||
| CHEM B104-00A | General Chemistry II | Semester / 1 | Lab/Lec: 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM M | Park 278 | Lukacs,K., Lukacs,K. |
| Laboratory: 2:00 PM- 4:00 PM M | Park 182 | ||||
| CHEM B104-00B | General Chemistry II | Semester / 1 | Lab/Lec: 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM T | Park 278 | Lukacs,K. |
| Laboratory: 2:00 PM- 4:00 PM T | Park 182 | ||||
| CHEM B104-00C | General Chemistry II | Semester / 1 | Lab/Lec: 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM W | Park 278 | Lukacs,K. |
| Laboratory: 2:00 PM- 4:00 PM W | Park 182 | ||||
| CHEM B104-00D | General Chemistry II | Semester / 1 | Lab/Lec: 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM TH | Park 278 | Lukacs,K. |
| Laboratory: 2:00 PM- 4:00 PM TH | Park 182 | ||||
| CHEM B104-00E | General Chemistry II | Semester / 1 | |||
| CHEM B212-001 | Organic Chemistry II | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM MWF | Park 180 | Nerz-Stormes,M. |
| Recitation: 2:00 PM- 3:00 PM F | Park 180 | ||||
| Pre-Lab: 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM M | Park 180 | ||||
| Lab/Lec: 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM T | Park 180 | ||||
| CHEM B212-002 | Organic Chemistry II | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM MWF | Park 25 | Malachowski,B., Nerz-Stormes,M. |
| Recitation: 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM F | Park 25 | ||||
| Pre-Lab: 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM M | Park 180 | ||||
| Lab/Lec: 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM T | Park 180 | ||||
| CHEM B212-00A | Organic Chemistry II | Semester / 1 | Laboratory: 2:00 PM- 5:30 PM M | Park 179 | Nerz-Stormes,M. |
| CHEM B212-00B | Organic Chemistry II | Semester / 1 | Laboratory: 2:00 PM- 5:30 PM T | Park 179 | LaLonde,J. |
| CHEM B212-00C | Organic Chemistry II | Semester / 1 | Laboratory: 1:00 PM- 4:30 PM W | Park 179 | LaLonde,J. |
| CHEM B212-00D | Organic Chemistry II | Semester / 1 | Laboratory: 1:00 PM- 4:30 PM TH | Park 179 | LaLonde,J. |
| CHEM B212-00E | Organic Chemistry II | Semester / 1 | Laboratory: 9:00 AM-12:30 PM T | Park 179 | Nerz-Stormes,M. |
| CHEM B222-001 | Physical Chemistry II | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 2:30 PM- 4:00 PM MW | Park 278 | Goldsmith,J. |
| CHEM B242-001 | Biological Chemistry | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 9:45 AM-11:15 AM TTH | Park 278 | White,S. |
| CHEM B252-001 | Research Methodology II | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 1:00 PM- 2:30 PM W | Park 229 | Goldsmith,J., Goldsmith,J., Schmink,J., Schmink,J. |
| Lab: 1:00 PM- 5:00 PM TH | Park 274 | ||||
| CHEM B321-001 | Advanced Physical Chemistry | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 11:15 AM-12:45 PM TTH | Park 354 | Francl,M. |
| CHEM B350-001 | Selected Topics in Current Chemical Research: Methods in Spectroscopy | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 10:00 AM-11:30 AM MW | Park 264 | Burgmayer,S., Schmink,J. |
| CHEM B398-001 | Senior Seminar | Semester / 1 | Lecture: Date/Time TBA | Dept. staff, TBA | |
| CHEM B398-002 | Senior Seminar | Semester / 1 | Lecture: Date/Time TBA | Dept. staff, TBA | |
| CHEM B398-003 | Senior Seminar | Semester / 1 | Lecture: Date/Time TBA | Dept. staff, TBA | |
| CHEM B398-004 | Senior Seminar | Semester / 1 | Lecture: Date/Time TBA | Dept. staff, TBA | |
| CHEM B398-005 | Senior Seminar | Semester / 1 | Lecture: Date/Time TBA | Dept. staff, TBA | |
| CHEM B398-006 | Senior Seminar | Semester / 1 | Lecture: Date/Time TBA | Dept. staff, TBA | |
| CHEM B398-007 | Senior Seminar | Semester / 1 | Lecture: Date/Time TBA | Dept. staff, TBA | |
| CHEM B398-008 | Senior Seminar | Semester / 1 | Lecture: Date/Time TBA | Dept. staff, TBA | |
| CHEM B399-001 | Senior Seminar | Semester / 1 | |||
| CHEM B399-002 | Senior Seminar | Semester / 1 | |||
| CHEM B399-003 | Senior Seminar | Semester / 1 | |||
| CHEM B399-004 | Senior Seminar | Semester / 1 | |||
| CHEM B399-005 | Senior Seminar | Semester / 1 | |||
| CHEM B399-006 | Senior Seminar | Semester / 1 | |||
| CHEM B399-007 | Senior Seminar | Semester / 1 | |||
| CHEM B399-008 | Senior Seminar | Semester / 1 | |||
| CHEM B399-009 | Senior Seminar | Semester / 1 | |||
| CHEM B403-001 | Supervised Research | Semester / 0.5,1 | Dept. staff, TBA | ||
| CHEM B403-001 | Supervised Research | Semester / 0.5,1 | Dept. staff, TBA | ||
| CHEM B521-001 | Advanced Physical Chemistry | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 11:15 AM-12:45 PM TTH | Park 354 | Francl,M. |
| CHEM B535-001 | Inorganic Seminar: Group Theory | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 9:45 AM-11:15 AM TTH | Park 264 | Burgmayer,S. |
| CHEM B550-001 | Selected Topics in Chemistry: Methods in Spectroscopy | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 10:00 AM-11:30 AM MW | Park 264 | Burgmayer,S., Schmink,J. |
| CHEM B701-001 | Supervised Work | Semester / 1 | |||
| CHEM B701-002 | Supervised Work | Semester / 1 | |||
| CHEM B701-003 | Supervised Work | Semester / 1 | |||
| CHEM B701-004 | Supervised Work | Semester / 1 | |||
| CHEM B701-005 | Supervised Work | Semester / 1 | |||
| CHEM B701-006 | Supervised Work | Semester / 1 | |||
| CHEM B701-007 | Supervised Work | Semester / 1 | |||
Fall 2013
| COURSE | TITLE | SCHEDULE/ UNITS |
MEETING TYPE TIMES/DAYS | LOCATION | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM B101-001 | Focus: Chemistry Fundamentals | Semester / 0.5 | Lecture: 1:00 PM- 2:30 PM MW | Park 264 | Goldsmith,J. |
| CHEM B103-001 | General Chemistry I | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM MWF | Park 25 | White,S. |
| CHEM B103-002 | General Chemistry I | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM MWF | Park 180 | Goldsmith,J. |
| CHEM B103-00A | General Chemistry I | Semester / 1 | Lab/Lec: 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM M | Park 278 | Lukacs,K. |
| Laboratory: 2:00 PM- 4:00 PM M | Park 182 | ||||
| CHEM B103-00B | General Chemistry I | Semester / 1 | Lab/Lec: 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM T | Park 278 | Lukacs,K. |
| LEC: 2:00 PM- 4:00 PM T | Park 182 | ||||
| CHEM B103-00C | General Chemistry I | Semester / 1 | Lab/Lec: 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM W | Park 278 | Lukacs,K. |
| LEC: 2:00 PM- 4:00 PM W | Park 182 | ||||
| CHEM B103-00D | General Chemistry I | Semester / 1 | Lab/Lec: 4:00 PM- 5:00 PM W | Park 278 | Lukacs,K. |
| LEC: 5:00 PM- 7:00 PM W | Park 182 | ||||
| CHEM B211-001 | Organic Chemistry I | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM MWF | Park 180 | Malachowski,B. |
| PreLab: 8:00 AM- 9:00 AM M | Park 180 | ||||
| Recitation: 2:00 PM- 3:00 PM F | Park 180 | ||||
| CHEM B211-002 | Organic Chemistry I | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM MWF | Park 25 | Schmink,J. |
| PreLab: 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM T | Park 180 | ||||
| Recitation: 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM F | Park 25 | ||||
| CHEM B211-00A | Organic Chemistry I | Semester / 1 | Laboratory: 2:00 PM- 5:30 PM M | Park 179 | Nerz-Stormes,M. |
| CHEM B211-00B | Organic Chemistry I | Semester / 1 | Laboratory: 2:00 PM- 5:30 PM T | Park 179 | Nerz-Stormes,M. |
| CHEM B211-00C | Organic Chemistry I | Semester / 1 | Laboratory: 1:00 PM- 4:30 PM W | Park 179 | Nerz-Stormes,M. |
| CHEM B211-00D | Organic Chemistry I | Semester / 1 | Laboratory: 1:00 PM- 4:30 PM TH | Park 179 | Nerz-Stormes,M. |
| CHEM B211-00E | Organic Chemistry I | Semester / 1 | Laboratory: 9:00 AM-12:30 PM T | Park 179 | Dept. staff, TBA |
| CHEM B211-00F | Organic Chemistry I | Semester / 1 | Laboratory: 9:00 AM-12:30 PM TH | Park 179 | Dept. staff, TBA |
| CHEM B211-00G | Organic Chemistry I | Semester / 1 | |||
| CHEM B221-001 | Physical Chemistry I | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 2:30 PM- 4:00 PM MW | Park 354 | Francl,M. |
| Other: 1:30 PM- 2:30 PM M | Park 354 | ||||
| CHEM B242-001 | Biological Chemistry | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 9:45 AM-11:15 AM TTH | Park 278 | White,S. |
| CHEM B251-001 | Research Methodology in Chemistry I | Semester / 1 | LEC: 1:00 PM- 2:30 PM W | Park 229 | Kung,Y., Schmink,J. |
| LEC: 1:00 PM- 5:00 PM TH | Park 274 | ||||
| CHEM B311-001 | Advanced Organic Chemistry | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 9:45 AM-11:15 AM TTH | Park 264 | Malachowski,B. |
| CHEM B345-001 | Advanced Biological Chemistry: Biochemical Pathways | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 8:15 AM- 9:45 AM TTH | Park 264 | Kung,Y. |
| CHEM B398-001 | Senior Seminar | Semester / 1 | |||
| CHEM B398-002 | Senior Seminar | Semester / 1 | |||
| CHEM B398-003 | Senior Seminar | Semester / 1 | |||
| CHEM B398-004 | Senior Seminar | Semester / 1 | |||
| CHEM B398-005 | Senior Seminar | Semester / 1 | |||
| CHEM B398-006 | Senior Seminar | Semester / 1 | |||
| CHEM B398-007 | Senior Seminar | Semester / 1 | |||
| CHEM B398-008 | Senior Seminar | Semester / 1 | |||
| CHEM B403-001 | Supervised Research | Semester / 0.5,1 | Dept. staff, TBA | ||
| CHEM B403-001 | Supervised Research | Semester / 0.5,1 | Dept. staff, TBA | ||
| CHEM B511-001 | Advanced Organic Chemistry I | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 9:45 AM-11:15 AM TTH | Park 264 | Malachowski,B. |
| CHEM B545-001 | Advanced Biological Chemistry | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 8:15 AM- 9:45 AM TTH | Park 264 | Kung,Y. |
| CHEM B701-001 | Supervised Work | Semester / 1 | Laboratory: Date/Time TBA | Burgmayer,S. | |
| CHEM B701-002 | Supervised Work | Semester / 1 | Laboratory: Date/Time TBA | Francl,M. | |
| CHEM B701-003 | Supervised Work | Semester / 1 | Laboratory: Date/Time TBA | Goldsmith,J. | |
| CHEM B701-004 | Supervised Work | Semester / 1 | Laboratory: Date/Time TBA | Kung,Y. | |
| CHEM B701-005 | Supervised Work | Semester / 1 | Laboratory: Date/Time TBA | Malachowski,B. | |
| CHEM B701-006 | Supervised Work | Semester / 1 | Laboratory: Date/Time TBA | Schmink,J. | |
| CHEM B701-007 | Supervised Work | Semester / 1 | Laboratory: Date/Time TBA | White,S. | |
| CHEM B701-008 | Supervised Work | Semester / 1 | |||
Spring 2014
| COURSE | TITLE | SCHEDULE/ UNITS |
MEETING TYPE TIMES/DAYS | LOCATION | INSTRUCTOR(S) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM B104-001 | General Chemistry II | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM MWF | Park 180 | Kung,Y. |
| Recitation: 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM F | Park 180 | ||||
| CHEM B104-002 | General Chemistry II | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM MWF | Park 180 | Francl,M. |
| Recitation: 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM F | Park 243 | ||||
| CHEM B104-00A | General Chemistry II | Semester / 1 | Lab/Lec: 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM M | Park 278 | Lukacs,K. |
| Laboratory: 2:00 PM- 4:00 PM M | Park 182 | ||||
| CHEM B104-00B | General Chemistry II | Semester / 1 | LEC: 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM T | Park 278 | Lukacs,K. |
| LEC: 2:00 PM- 4:00 PM T | Park 182 | ||||
| CHEM B104-00C | General Chemistry II | Semester / 1 | LEC: 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM W | Park 278 | Lukacs,K. |
| LEC: 2:00 PM- 4:00 PM W | Park 182 | ||||
| CHEM B104-00D | General Chemistry II | Semester / 1 | LEC: 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM TH | Park 278 | Lukacs,K. |
| LEC: 2:00 PM- 4:00 PM TH | Park 182 | ||||
| CHEM B212-001 | Organic Chemistry II | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM MWF | Park 180 | Nerz-Stormes,M., Nerz-Stormes,M. |
| Recitation: 2:00 PM- 3:00 PM F | Park 180 | ||||
| PreLab: 8:00 AM- 9:00 AM M | Park 180 | ||||
| CHEM B212-002 | Organic Chemistry II | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM MWF | Park 25 | Nerz-Stormes,M., Schmink,J. |
| Recitation: 12:00 PM- 1:00 PM F | Park 25 | ||||
| PreLab: 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM T | Park 180 | ||||
| CHEM B212-00A | Organic Chemistry II | Semester / 1 | Laboratory: 2:00 PM- 5:30 PM M | Park 179 | Nerz-Stormes,M. |
| CHEM B212-00B | Organic Chemistry II | Semester / 1 | LEC: 2:00 PM- 5:30 PM T | Park 179 | Nerz-Stormes,M. |
| CHEM B212-00C | Organic Chemistry II | Semester / 1 | LEC: 1:00 PM- 4:30 PM W | Park 179 | |
| CHEM B212-00D | Organic Chemistry II | Semester / 1 | LEC: 1:00 PM- 4:30 PM TH | Park 179 | |
| CHEM B212-00E | Organic Chemistry II | Semester / 1 | LEC: 9:00 AM-12:30 PM T | Park 179 | Dept. staff, TBA |
| CHEM B212-00F | Organic Chemistry II | Semester / 1 | LEC: 9:00 AM-12:30 PM TH | Park 179 | Dept. staff, TBA |
| CHEM B222-001 | Physical Chemistry II | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 2:30 PM- 4:00 PM MW | Park 278 | Goldsmith,J. |
| CHEM B231-001 | Inorganic Chemistry | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 10:00 AM-11:30 AM MW | Park 278 | Burgmayer,S. |
| CHEM B252-001 | Research Methodology II | Semester / 1 | LEC: 1:00 PM- 2:30 PM W | Park 229 | Burgmayer,S., Goldsmith,J. |
| Lab: 1:00 PM- 5:00 PM TH | Park 274 | ||||
| CHEM B321-001 | Advanced Physical Chemistry | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 11:15 AM-12:45 PM TTH | Park 278 | Goldsmith,J. |
| CHEM B332-001 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 9:45 AM-11:15 AM TTH | Park 264 | Burgmayer,S. |
| CHEM B399-001 | Senior Seminar | Semester / 1 | |||
| CHEM B399-002 | Senior Seminar | Semester / 1 | |||
| CHEM B399-003 | Senior Seminar | Semester / 1 | |||
| CHEM B399-004 | Senior Seminar | Semester / 1 | |||
| CHEM B399-005 | Senior Seminar | Semester / 1 | |||
| CHEM B399-006 | Senior Seminar | Semester / 1 | |||
| CHEM B399-007 | Senior Seminar | Semester / 1 | |||
| CHEM B399-008 | Senior Seminar | Semester / 1 | |||
| CHEM B403-001 | Supervised Research | Semester / 0.5,1 | Dept. staff, TBA | ||
| CHEM B403-001 | Supervised Research | Semester / 0.5,1 | Dept. staff, TBA | ||
| CHEM B521-001 | Advanced Physical Chemistry | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 11:15 AM-12:45 PM TTH | Park 278 | Goldsmith,J. |
| CHEM B532-001 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | Semester / 1 | Lecture: 9:45 AM-11:15 AM TTH | Park 264 | Burgmayer,S. |
| CHEM B701-001 | Supervised Work | Semester / 1 | |||
| CHEM B701-002 | Supervised Work | Semester / 1 | |||
| CHEM B701-003 | Supervised Work | Semester / 1 | |||
| CHEM B701-004 | Supervised Work | Semester / 1 | |||
| CHEM B701-005 | Supervised Work | Semester / 1 | |||
| CHEM B701-006 | Supervised Work | Semester / 1 | |||
| CHEM B701-007 | Supervised Work | Semester / 1 | |||
| CHEM B701-008 | Supervised Work | Semester / 1 | |||
2013-14 Catalog Data
CHEM B100 The Stuff of Art Not offered 2013-14 An introduction to chemistry through fine arts, this course emphasizes the close relationship of the fine arts, especially painting, to the development of chemistry and its practice. The historical role of the material in the arts, in alchemy and in the developing science of chemistry, will be discussed, as well as the synergy between these areas. Relevant principles of chemistry will be illustrated through the handling, synthesis and/or transformations of the material. This course does not count towards chemistry major requirements, and is not suitable for premedical programs. Lecture 90 minutes, laboratory three hours a week. Enrollment limited to 20. Division II with Lab Cross-listed as HART B100 CHEM B101 Focus: Chemistry Fundamentals Fall 2013 This is a half semester Focus course. For students with little background in Chemistry. Prepares students for Chemistry 103 by covering problem-solving techniques, mathematics needed for chemistry, atoms, molecules, chemical structures, chemical reactions and solutions. Depending on interest, there may be a topical focus such as drugs and doses, food and energy, or the environment. The course may include Individual student conferences and electronic resources. Offered in the second half of the Fall and Spring semesters. Enrollment is based on performance on a placement test or permission of the instructor. Prerequisite: Quantitative Methods (QM) requirement met or concurrent enrollment in a Quantitative Methods course. Division II: Natural Science Quantitative Readiness Required (QR) CHEM B103 General Chemistry I Fall 2013 For students with some background in chemistry. Sections usually have a maximum of 50 students. Topics include aqueous solutions and solubility; the electronic structure of atoms and molecules; chemical reactions and energy; intermolecular forces. Examples discussed in lecture and laboratory workshop include environmental sciences, material sciences and biological chemistry. Lecture three hours and Chemistry workshop three hours a week. The laboratory workshop period will be used for traditional chemical experimentation or related problem solving. The course may include individual conferences, evening problem or peer-led instruction sessions. Pre-requisites: Satisfactory performances on the Chemistry Placement Test and on the Quantitative Reasoning Assessment. Division II w/Lab and Quant Quantitative Methods (QM) Quantitative Readiness Required (QR) Scientific Investigation (SI) CHEM B104 General Chemistry II Spring 2014 A continuation of CHEM 103 . Topics include chemical reactions; introduction to thermodynamics and chemical equiibria; acid-base chemistry; electrochemistry; chemical kinetics. Lecture three hours, recitation one hour and laboratory three hours a week. May include individual conferences, evening problem or peer-led instruction sessions. Prerequisite: CHEM 103 with a grade of at least 2.0, strong performance on the chemistry placement test. Division II w/Lab and Quant Quantitative Methods (QM) Quantitative Readiness Required (QR) Scientific Investigation (SI) CHEM B105 Intimate Interactions Chemical Bonding Not offered 2013-14 This half-semester course will focus on chemical bonding, starting with the simplest bonding models and describing how these develop into more complex bonding models. The aim is to integrate bonding concepts that are currently taught in separate courses to present a unified evolution of bonding theories. Prerequisite: CHEM B104 or equivalent. Division II: Natural Science Quantitative Readiness Required (QR) CHEM B116 Drugs and How They Work Not offered 2013-14 An introductory half course exploring fundamental structure-related principles in chemistry through a study of drug action. Prerequisite: CHEM B103 or equivalent or permission of the instructor. This is a half-semester, half-credit course. Division II: Natural Science CHEM B125 Writing Science Not offered 2013-14 How does scientific research make its way out of the lab? Science translates from research experience to journals written for the expert and is often translated again for more general audiences--appearing in venues such as newspapers, essays and memoirs. What is gained and what is lost when science is translated? This is a half-semester, half-credit course. Cross-listed as ARTW B125 CHEM B206 The Science of Renewable Energy Not offered 2013-14 In this course the chemistry and physics of renewable energy, including solar, wind, geothermal and others, will be explored. Methodologies for energy storage will also be discussed. Quantitative tools will be developed to enable students to make effective and accurate comparisons between various types of energy generation processes. Prerequisites: completion of CHEM 103 and CHEM 104 with merit grades in both, or permission of instructor. Counts toward Environmental Studies CHEM B211 Organic Chemistry I Fall 2013 An introduction to the principles of organic chemistry, including synthetic and spectroscopic techniques. Lecture three hours, recitation one hour and laboratory five hours a week. Prerequisite: CHEM 104 with a grade of at least 2.0. Division II with Lab Quantitative Readiness Required (QR) Scientific Investigation (SI) CHEM B212 Organic Chemistry II Spring 2014 A continuation of CHEM 211 with an exploration of complex chemical reactions and syntheses utilizing structure-reactivity principles. Lecture three hours, recitation one hour and laboratory five hours a week. Prerequisite: CHEM 211 with a grade of at least 2.0. Division II with Lab Scientific Investigation (SI) CHEM B221 Physical Chemistry I Fall 2013 Introduction to quantum theory and spectroscopy. Atomic and molecular structure; molecular modeling; rotational, vibrational, electronic and magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Lecture three hours. Prerequisites: CHEM B104, PHYS B121 or B101 and MATH B201. May be taken concurrently with CHEM B211 and PHYS B121 or B101. Some classes will be held during the recitation hour. Division II: Natural Science Quantitative Methods (QM) CHEM B222 Physical Chemistry II Spring 2014 Modern thermodynamics, with application to phase equilibria, interfacial phenomena and chemical equilibria; statistical mechanics; chemical dynamics. Kinetic theory of gases; chemical kinetics. Lecture three hours. Prerequisites: CHEM 104, PHYS 122 or 102 and MATH 201. May be taken concurrently with CHEM 212 and PHYS 122 or 102. Division II: Natural Science Quantitative Methods (QM) CHEM B231 Inorganic Chemistry Spring 2014 Bonding theory; structures and properties of ionic solids; symmetry; crystal field theory; structures, spectroscopy, stereochemistry, reactions and reaction mechanisms of coordination compounds; acid-base concepts; descriptive chemistry of main group elements. Lecture three hours a week. Prerequisite: CHEM 212. Division II: Natural Science CHEM B242 Biological Chemistry Fall 2013 The structure, chemistry and function of amino acids, proteins, lipids, polysaccharides and nucleic acids; enzyme kinetics; metabolic relationships of carbohydrates, lipids and amino acids, and the control of various pathways; protein synthesis. Lecture three hours a week. Prerequisite: CHEM 212. Division II: Natural Science CHEM B251 Research Methodology in Chemistry I Fall 2013 This laboratory course integrates advanced concepts in chemistry from biological, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. Students gain experience in the use of departmental research instruments and in scientific literature searches, quantitative data analysis, record-keeping and writing. Prerequisite: CHEM B212. Co-Requisite: CHEM B221 or B231 or B242. Quantitative Readiness Required (QR) CHEM B252 Research Methodology II Spring 2014 This laboratory course integrates advanced concepts in chemistry from biological, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. Students will gain experience in the use of departmental research instruments and in scientific literature searches, quantitative data analysis, record-keeping, and writing. Course Prerequisites: CHEM B212. Course Co-requisites: CHEM B222 or CHEM B231 or CHEM B242 Quantitative Readiness Required (QR) CHEM B311 Advanced Organic Chemistry Fall 2013 A survey of the methods and concepts used in the synthesis of complex organic molecules. Lecture three hours a week. Prerequisites: CHEM 212 and 222. Division II: Natural Science CHEM B312 Advanced Organic Chemistry Not offered 2013-14 Principles of physical organic chemistry with emphasis on reaction mechanisms, reactive intermediates, stereochemistry, and qualitative molecular orbital theory reasoning. Prerequisites: a standard two-semester course in organic chemistry (such as BMC Chemistry 211/212), and some coursework in physical chemistry. Division II: Natural Science CHEM B321 Advanced Physical Chemistry Spring 2014 Topics vary. Prerequisites: CHEM 221 and 222 or permission of the instructor. Lecture/seminar three hours per week. Division II: Natural Science CHEM B332 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Spring 2014 A survey of metals in biology illustrating structural, enzymatic and pharmaceutical applications of transition metals in biological chemistry and including discussion of structural themes and bonding, reaction types, and catalysis. Lecture three hours per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 231 and 242 or permission of the instructor. Division II: Natural Science CHEM B345 Advanced Biological ChemistrySection 001 (Fall 2013): Biochemical Pathways Fall 2013 This is a topics course. Topics vary. Prerequisite: Any course in Biochemistry.
Current topic description: Biochemical pathways involved in cellular metabolism and natural product biosynthesis will be explored in molecular detail, including fatty acid metabolism and the biosynthesis of antibiotics, anticancer agents, vitamins, and other secondary metabolites. Particular attention will be paid to the biochemical mechanisms employed, the role of cofactors, coenzymes, and metals, and emerging applications to biotechnology and medicine. Division II: Natural Science CHEM B350 Selected Topics in Current Chemical Research
Section 001 (Spring 2013): Methods in Spectroscopy Not offered 2013-14 A combination lecture/seminar course on the physical, structural, chemical, photochemical, mechanistic and spectroscopic properties of novel organic compounds, including oral presentations by students on very recently published research articles. Lecture three hours a week. Prerequisites: CHEM 211-212, CHEM 221-222, and any 300/500 level course in organic, physical, inorganic or biological chemistry. Division II: Natural Science CHEM B398 Senior Seminar CHEM B399 Senior Seminar CHEM B403 Supervised Research Many individual research projects are available, each under the supervision of a member of the faculty. Laboratory at least 10 hours a week. Oral or written presentations are required at the end of each semester. Prerequisite: permission of faculty supervisor. CHEM B403 Supervised Research Many individual research projects are available, each under the supervision of a member of the faculty. Laboratory at least 10 hours a week. Oral or written presentations are required at the end of each semester. Prerequisite: permission of faculty supervisor. CHEM B511 Advanced Organic Chemistry I Fall 2013 A survey of the methods and concepts used in the synthesis of complex organic molecules. Lecture three hours a week. Prerequisites: CHEM 212 and 222. CHEM B512 Advanced Organic Chemistry Not offered 2013-14 Principles of physical organic chemistry with emphasis on reaction mechanisms, reactive intermediates, stereochemistry, and qualitative molecular orbital theory reasoning. Prerequisites: a standard two-semester course in organic chemistry (such as BMC Chemistry 211/212), and some coursework in physical chemistry. CHEM B515 Topics in Physical Organic Chemistry Not offered 2013-14 A survey of topics related to drug discovery including lead discovery, target interactions, structural optimization, drug metabolism and drug synthesis. The course will engage in an advanced treatment of these topics with particular attention to an understanding of drug design and development on the molecular level. Case studies will be used to illustrate the application of these principles. Discussions may include OxyContin and related opiate analgesics; aspirin and related NSAIDs; penicillin and other antibacterial agents; Tamiflu and related anti-virals; Alzheimer's disease drugs; and anti-depressants. Prerequisites: CHEM B212 or the equivalent CHEM B521 Advanced Physical Chemistry Spring 2014 Quantum mechanics and its application to problems in chemistry. Topics will include molecular orbital theory, density functional theory. Readings and problem sets will be supplemented with material from the current research literature. Students will gain experience with programming in Mathematica. Prerequisites: CHEM 221 and 222 or permission of the instructor. Lecture/seminar three hours per week. CHEM B532 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Spring 2014 A survey of metals in biology illustrating structural, enzymatic and pharmaceutical applications of transition metals in biological chemistry and including discussion of structural themes and bonding, reaction types, and catalysis. Lecture three hours per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 231 and 242 or permission of the instructor. CHEM B534 Organometallic Chemistry Not offered 2013-14 Fundamental concepts in organometallic chemistry, including structure and bonding, reaction types, and catalysis, and applications to current problems in organic synthesis. Lecture three hours a week. Course is open to graduate students and those undergraduates with CHEM B231 or permission from the instructor. CHEM B535 Inorganic Seminar: Group Theory Not offered 2013-14 Fundamental concepts of mathematical groups, their derivation and their application to problems in bonding, spectroscopy and chemical reactivity. CHEM B545 Advanced Biological Chemistry Fall 2013 In this course, biochemical pathways involved in cellular metabolism and natural product biosynthesis will be explored in molecular detail, including fatty acid metabolism and the biosynthesis of antibiotics, anticancer agents, vitamins, and other secondary metabolites. Particular attention will be paid to the biochemical mechanisms employed, the role of cofactors, coenzymes, and metals, and emerging applications to biotechnology and medicine. A strong emphasis will also be placed on critical evaluations of the primary literature. Students will complete problem sets, deliver oral presentations, and contribute to in-class discussions in this seminar-style course. Pre-requisite: Any course in Biochemistry. CHEM B550 Selected Topics in Chemistry
Section 001 (Spring 2013): Methods in Spectroscopy Not offered 2013-14 A combination lecture/seminar course on physical, structural and spectroscopic properties of organic compounds, including oral presentations by students on very recently published research articles. CHEM B701 Supervised Work Fall 2013, Spring 2014
