Graduate Catalog 2024-2025

College of Natural and Health Sciences

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

CHEM 508 Workshop

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.
1- 3

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

ST - Repeatable under different subtitles with no limits on the number of times it can be repeated

CHEM 522 Advanced Analytical Chemistry

Advanced topics in analytical chemistry, including sampling, statistics, multiple equilibria and current literature.
3

Prerequisites

CHEM 321 with a minimum grade of C

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

CHEM 523 Chemical Spectroscopy

Theory and application of IR, NMR, UV visible and mass spectroscopy.
3

Prerequisites

(CHEM 321 and CHEM 332 with a minimum grade of C)

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

CHEM 525 Forensic Chemistry

(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.
4

Level Restriction

Include GR

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

CHEM 533 Organic Synthesis and Stereochemistry

An advanced treatment of synthesis and stereochemistry in organic chemistry.
3

Prerequisites

CHEM 332 with a minimum grade of C

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

CHEM 534 Theory and Mechanisms of Organic Reactions

An advanced treatment of organic reaction mechanisms and molecular orbital chemistry.
3

Prerequisites

(CHEM 332 and CHEM 452 with a minimum grade of C)

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

CHEM 543 Organometallic 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.
3

Prerequisites

CHEM 442 with a minimum grade of C

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

CHEM 551 Physical Chemistry I

Chemical kinetics, quantum theory of atoms and molecules and statistical thermodynamics.
4

Prerequisites

(CHEM 332 and CHEM 332L and PHYS 241 and MATH 233 and Concurrent Prerequisite CHEM 321 with a minimum grade of C)

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

CHEM 552 Physical Chemistry II

The properties of matter, thermodynamics, thermochemistry and kinetic molecular theory.
4

Prerequisites

(PHYS 241 and MATH 233 and CHEM 332 and CHEM 332L and Concurrent Prerequisite CHEM 321 with a minimum grade of C)

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

CHEM 560 Environmental Chemistry

(1 lecture, 2 laboratory) The effect of chemicals on the environment.
2

Prerequisites

CHEM 331 with a minimum grade of C

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

CHEM 581 General Biochemistry I

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.
4

Prerequisites

CHEM 332 with a minimum grade of C

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

CHEM 582 General Biochemistry II

A continuation of CHEM 581. Bioenergetics, electron transport systems, metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, nucleotides and amino acids.
4

Prerequisites

CHEM 581 with a minimum grade of C

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

CHEM 590 Advanced Topics in Chemistry

Discussion of a topic in chemistry at the graduate level; e.g., polymers, drug metabolism, and molecular reaction dynamics.
3

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman and Sophomore

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

ST - Repeatable under different subtitles and course is repeatable with a maximum of 12 credit hours

CHEM 600 Seminar in Chemistry

Oral report and discussion on an advanced topic in chemistry or chemical education.
1

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course may be repeated 2 times

CHEM 622 Directed Studies

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.)
1- 3

Special Notes

Maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

Level Restriction

Include GR

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

CHEM 682 Problems in Teaching Chemistry

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.
3

Level Restriction

Include GR

CHEM 693 Chemical Research

Develop, complete, and defend master's level research project in chemistry. S/U graded.
1- 9

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

CHEM 695 Thesis Proposal

The student will develop a committee approved research proposal based on current literature.
1

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours

CHEM 699 Thesis

Required of candidates in the MS programs in chemistry that are completing theses.
1- 6

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours

CHEM 755 Supervised Practicum in College Teaching

Supervised practice in college teaching for doctoral candidates with observation used as a basis for analysis of learning experiences.
1- 4

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 4 credit hours

CHEM 793 Doctoral Research Practicum-Chemistry

Provides experience in the development and implementation of research techniques, the development of experimental design and the analysis of research data. S/U graded.
1- 9

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

CHEM 797 Doctoral Research Proposal-Chemistry

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.
1- 4

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 4 credit hours

CHEM 799 Doctoral Dissertation-Chemistry

See Ph.D. in Chemical Education - Minimum requirements for the major in the Graduate School section of this Catalog.
1-12

Level Restriction

Include GR

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 12 credit hours