A variety of workshops on special topics within the discipline. Goals and objectives will emphasize the acquisition of general knowledge and skills in the discipline. Repeatable, under different subtitles.
Topics in chemistry content and pedagogy appropriate to the establishment, development and maintenance of an advanced placement program in chemistry. S/U graded.
(2 lecture, 3 laboratory) Applications of green chemistry principles to secondary science classrooms, techniques for recycling chemicals, reducing hazardous chemical use and waste. Must have completed 1 year of general chemistry.
Advanced topics in analytical chemistry, including sampling, statistics, multiple equilibria and current literature.
CHEM 321: with minimum grade of C
Theory and application of IR, NMR, UV visible and mass spectroscopy.
CHEM 321: with minimum grade of C and CHEM 332: with minimum grade of C
(3 lecture, 3 laboratory) Application of statistics and chemistry to the analysis of evidence gathered in criminal investigations such as drugs, fibers, gun shot residue, explosives, and accelerants.
An advanced treatment of synthesis and stereochemistry in organic chemistry.
CHEM 332: with minimum grade of C
An advanced treatment of organic reaction mechanisms and molecular orbital chemistry.
CHEM 332: with minimum grade of C and CHEM 452: with minimum grade of C
Bonding and crystal structure, crystallography, synthesis and characterization techniques, and structure-property relationships unique to solid-state materials
CHEM 442: with minimum grade of C
An introduction to organometallic systems will be presented. Included will be a comprehensive study of the preparation, properties, and reactivity of transition metal organometallic compounds and their application to catalysis.
CHEM 442: with minimum grade of C
Chemical kinetics, quantum theory of atoms and molecules and statistical thermodynamics.
CHEM 332: with minimum grade of C and CHEM 332L: with minimum grade of C and PHYS 241: with minimum grade of C and MATH 233: with minimum grade of C and May concurrently take CHEM 321: with minimum grade of C
The properties of matter, thermodynamics, thermochemistry and kinetic molecular theory.
PHYS 241: with minimum grade of C and MATH 233: with minimum grade of C and CHEM 332: with minimum grade of C and CHEM 332L: with minimum grade of C and May concurrently take CHEM 321: with minimum grade of C
(1.5 lecture,.5 laboratory) The effect of chemicals on the environment.
CHEM 331: with minimum grade of C
Chemistry of biologically important compounds (proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and lipids), emphasizing structure and function, methods of isolation, identification and characterization, kinetics and mechanisms of enzyme catalysis.
CHEM 332: with minimum grade of C
A continuation of
CHEM 581. Bioenergetics, electron transport systems, metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, nucleotides and amino acids.
CHEM 581: with minimum grade of C
A descriptive examination of the toxic effects of environmental substances on living systems.
CHEM 482: with minimum grade of C
Discussion of a topic in chemistry at the graduate level; e.g. polymers, drug metabolism, and molecular reaction dynamics.
Oral report and discussion on an advanced topic in chemistry or chemical education.
Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.)
Problems encountered in teaching chemistry and approaches to their resolutions will be considered. The formal nature of concepts, management of laboratories, safety, demonstrations are illustrative of areas of discussion.
Develop, complete, and defend master's level research project in chemistry. S/U graded.
The student will develop a committee approved research proposal based on current literature.
Required of candidates in the MS programs in chemistry that are completing theses. .
Supervised practice in college teaching for doctoral candidates with observation used as a basis for analysis of learning experiences.
Provides experience in the development and implementation of research techniques, the development of experimental design and the analysis of research data. S/U graded.
Students may register for this course (1-4 hours) in any semester, but must earn 4 hours of credit in partial fulfillment of requirements before admission to candidacy. S/U graded.
See Ph.D. in Chemical Education - Minimum requirements for the major in the Graduate School section of this Catalog.