Courses at the 400-level

Topics include electronic structure of atoms, bonding, solids, coordination chemistry, acid-base theory, nonaqueous solvents, periodicity, and some main group theory.
3 credit hours

• Preceeding or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 405
• or consent of the department chair

Topics include the principles and applications of volumetric, gravimetric, and selected instrumental methods of analysis, including potentiometric and spectroscopic methods. Lecture and laboratory.
4 credit hours

• CHEM 104
• PHYS 102 or 201
• or consent of the department chair

Through rigorous quantitative approaches, properties of gases, kinetic molecular theory, thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, and chemical and phase phase equilibrium are presented. Differential and integral calculus are used extensively. Lecture.
3 credit hours

• CHEM 104
• MATH 314
• PHYS 102 or 201

Through rigorous quantitative approaches, quantum mechanics, atomic structure, atomic spectra, chemical bonding, molecular spectra, and chemical kinetics are presented. Differential and integral calculus are used extensively. Lecture.
3 credit hours

• CHEM 104
• MATH 314
• PHYS 102 or 201

Experiments involving topics covered in Chemistry 405 are performed. The experimental methods of physical chemistry are developed. Error analysis, statistical methods, and computer applications are emphasized.
1 credit hours

• Or corequisite: CHEM 405

This is a continuation of Chemistry 407. Experiments involving chemical kinetics, molecular spectroscopy, photochemistry, computational chemistry, and other topics covered in Chemistry 406 are performed.
1 credit hours

• Or corequisite: CHEM 406

The physical and chemical properties and metabolism of proteins and nucleic acids are discussed. Students cannot receive credit for both Biology 410 and Chemistry 410. Lecture.
3 credit hours

• CHEM 205
• CHEM 206

The physical and chemical properties of carbohydrates and lipids are presented. Students cannot receive credit for both Biology 411 and Chemistry 411. Lecture.
3 credit hours

• CHEM 410

Topics include molecular orbital theory, symmetry, spectral and magnetic properties of coordination compounds, and selected main group and organometallic chemistry.
2 credit hours

• CHEM 403

Experiments illustrate main group periodicity, coordination and organometallic compounds’ properties, and techniques, including the use of inert atmospheres and microwave acceleration of rates.
1 credit hours

• Preceding or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 406 and 412

Emphasis is on the areas of spectroscopy, electrochemistry, chromatography, and other identification and separation techniques using instrumental methods. Lecture and laboratory.
4 credit hours

• CHEM 404
• CHEM 405

Synthesis, structure determination, and mechanism are discussed in the context of natural product and bio-organic chemistry. Spectroscopic and computational methods are emphasized. Lecture and laboratory.
4 credit hours

• CHEM 206

The relationship between the chemical structure and biological activity of organic compounds is studied. Historical and current drug development and use are emphasized in relation to the biochemistry of disease.
3 credit hours

• CHEM 205
• CHEM 206
• or consent of the department chair

Advanced level topics in science are examined through participation in department colloquia with outside speakers and through a series of seminars. This course may be repeated for credit with a change in content.
0.5 credit hours

• CHEM 206
• or consent of the department chair

Students study under the guidance of a member of the chemistry faculty. The particular area of chemistry is selected on the basis of the interest of the student and instructor.
3 credit hours

• Consent of department chair

The student conducts original research in an area selected after consultation with the instructor and prepares a report on the work. A maximum of 6 credit hours may be earned in these courses.
1-3 credit hours

• Consent of the department chair

The student conducts original research in an area selected after consultation with the instructor and prepares a report on the work. A maximum of 6 credit hours may be earned in these courses.
1-3 credit hours

• consent of department chair

The student conducts original research in an area selected after consultation with the instructor and prepares a report on the work. A maximum of 6 credit hours may be earned in these courses.
3 credit hours

• consent of department chair

This is an examination of the theory and application of electrostatic fields, charge, potential, magnetic fields, steady currents, magnetic flux, inductance, transient current, radiation, and magnetic energy. Lecture.
3 credit hours

• MATH 314
• PHYS 201

This course covers, at an advanced level, the classical theory of linear and rotational dynamics of particles and continuous media. Included is an introduction to Lagrangian mechanics. Lecture. (Formerly Intermediate Mechanics.)
3 credit hours

• MATH 314
• PHYS 201

Topics include the hydrogen atom, angular momentum, spin, the structure of solids, nuclear physics, and particle physics. Lecture. (Formerly Quantum Mechanics.)
3 credit hours

• PHYS 307
• PHYS 201

Topics include the advanced kinetic theory of gases, transport phenomena, and quantum statistical mechanics. Lecture. (Formerly Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics.)
3 credit hours

• CHEM 104
• MATH 416
• PHYS 201

Advanced experiments in mechanics, waves, thermodynamics, optics, electromagnetism, and other topics are conducted. Laboratory.
3 credit hours

• PHYS 201
• PHYS 313

Current topics in science at an advanced level are presented through department colloquia with outside speakers and through a series of seminars led by resident experts. This course may be repeated for credit with a change in content.
0.5 credit hours

• PHYS 201
• Consent of department chair

An area of physics is studied on the basis of the interest of the student and the instructor.
3 credit hours

• Consent of department chair

The student conducts original research in an area selected after consulting with the instructor and prepares a report on the work. A maximum of 6 credit hours may be earned in these courses.
1-3 credit hours

• Consent of department chair

The student conducts original research in an area selected after consulting with the instructor and prepares a report on the work. A maximum of 6 credit hours may be earned in these courses.
1-3 credit hours

• consent of department chair

The student conducts original research in an area selected after consulting with the instructor and prepares a report on the work. A maximum of 6 credit hours may be earned in these courses.
1-3 credit hours

• consent of department chair

A particular area of physical science is studied on the basis of the interest of the student and the instructor.
3 credit hours

• Consent of department chair

The student researches an area selected after consulting with the instructor and prepares a report of the work. A maximum of 6 credit hours may be earned in these courses.
1-3 credit hours

• Consent of department chair.

The student researches an area selected after consulting with the instructor and prepares a report of the work. A maximum of 6 credit hours may be earned in these courses.
1-3 credit hours

• Consent of department chair

The student researches an area selected after consulting with the instructor and prepares a report of the work. A maximum of 6 credit hours may be earned in these courses.
1-3 credit hours

• Consent of department chair