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.
Advanced topics in analytical chemistry, including sampling, statistics, multiple equilibria and current literature.
Theory and application of IR, NMR, UV visible and mass spectroscopy.
(3 lecture, 3 laboratory) Application of statistics and chemistry to the analysis of evidence gathered in criminal investigations such as drugs, fibers, gunshot residue, explosives, and accelerants.
An advanced treatment of synthesis and stereochemistry in organic chemistry.
An advanced treatment of organic reaction mechanisms and molecular orbital chemistry.
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.
Chemical kinetics, quantum theory of atoms and molecules and statistical thermodynamics.
The properties of matter, thermodynamics, thermochemistry and kinetic molecular theory.
(1 lecture, 2 laboratory) The effect of chemicals on the environment.
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.
A continuation of
CHEM 581. Bioenergetics, electron transport systems, metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, nucleotides and amino acids.
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.)
Special Notes
Maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.
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.