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CHM 521 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry (3 credits)
An in-depth analysis of the operating principles behind modern instrumental techniques. Emphasis on techniques that are used throughout the branches of chemistry such as mass spectrometry, HPLC, gas chromatography, infrared spectroscopy and NMR. Relative merits of each technique are examined along with a survey of typical applications. Three hours of lecture per week.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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CHM 522 - Topics in Analytical Chemistry (3 credits)
Selected subjects chosen from current analytical chemical areas, such as separation methods, instrumentation and electrochemistry. May be repeated for credit.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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CHM 523 - Chemical Separations (3 credits)
Detailed examination of fundamentals of modern chemical separation techniques including chromatography, electrophoresis, and mass spectrometry. Sample preparation methods such as solvent extraction, solid-phase extraction, and thermal desorption are considered. Relevant applications to environmental, industrial, and biomedical problems are illustrated by case studies from the current literature.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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CHM 534 - Advanced Organic Chemistry (3 credits)
Detailed discussion of aspects of modern synthetic methods, stereochemistry and reaction mechanisms.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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CHM 535 - Topics in Organic Chemistry (3 credits)
Selected subjects drawn from modern research fields. May be repeated for credit.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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CHM 539 - Applied Organic Spectroscopy (3 credits)
Introduction to theory, experimental methods and chemical application of molecular spectroscopy. Focus on nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), electronic and vibrational spectroscopy (UV-Vis and IR), electron spin resonance (ESR), and mass spectrometry (MS). Emphasis on spectral interpretation and identification of organic molecules. Laboratory demonstration and/or experiment on selected techniques.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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CHM 540 - Symmetry in Chemistry (3 credits)
Detailed treatment of point group symmetry. Chemical applications of group theory with special emphasis on MO, ligand field theory and vibrational and electronic spectroscopy.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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CHM 541 - Advanced Physical Chemistry (3 credits)
Application of quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics to chemical kinetics, molecular structure and molecular spectroscopy.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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CHM 542 - Topics in Physical Chemistry (3 credits)
Selected topics drawn from current areas of interest, such as quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, thermodynamics, spectroscopy, kinetics and group theory. May be repeated for credit.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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CHM 544 - Computational Chemistry (3 credits)
Application of advanced methods of computational chemistry to experimental problems. Emphasis on the capabilities and limitations of these techniques and on interpretation of results of state-of-the-art computational software.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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CHM 550 - Science and Business of Biotechnology (3 credits)
Detailed analysis of key facets of modern biotechnology industry, including recent advances in biochemistry, molecular biology and immunology, and the application of these technologies to diagnosis and treatment of disease, forensic medicine, agriculture and other industries. Case studies illustrate successful commercialization of biomedical research.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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CHM 553 - Advanced Biochemistry (3 credits)
Detailed treatment of aspects of biochemistry.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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CHM 554 - Topics in Biochemistry (3 credits)
Selected subjects drawn from the current fields of interest, such as immunochemistry, biotechnology and molecular biology. May be repeated for credit.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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CHM 555 - Signal Transduction (3 credits)
Literature-based consideration of biochemical communication that occurs when extracellular signals interact with cell receptors and activate complex intracellular signaling pathways. Detailed analysis of molecular interactions (protein-protein and protein- DNA) that convert the external signal to changes in cellular gene expression. Emerging experimental techniques will be emphasized.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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CHM 563 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3 credits)
Detailed treatment of the chemistry of the elements.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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CHM 564 - Topics in Inorganic Chemistry (3 credits)
Selected topics chosen from current areas of interest, such as transition metal chemistry, boron chemistry, ligand field theory and organometallic chemistry. May be repeated for credit.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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CHM 565 - Bioinorganic Chemistry (3 credits)
Emphasis on the role inorganic elements, especially transition metals, play in biochemical systems. Topics discussed include metalloenzymes, role of inorganics in medicine (chemotherapeutic agents), nutritional aspects, toxicity, physical methods of detection in biochemical systems.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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CHM 573 - Fundamentals of Materials Chemistry (3 credits)
Comprehensive coverage of the fundamentals of applied materials chemistry. Discussion of key issues in physics and chemistry of materials. Will provide basis for understanding of solid-state chemistry, solid-state physics, and materials science.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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CHM 574 - Polymer Science and Technology (3 credits)
Polymer fundamentals and principles of fabrication with emphasis on extrusion, injection molding, reaction molding (RIM), and spray applications. The polymeric systems of high performance paints, coatings, adhesives, and cellular plastics are also examined.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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CHM 581 - Biochemical Toxicology (3 credits)
Systematic treatment of toxicological principles at cellular and biochemical levels. Emphasis is on mammalian toxicology, including: uptake and distribution, activation and metabolism; modes of action; theories of carcinogenesis and mutagenesis.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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CHM 590 - Graduate Projects
Advanced project-oriented laboratory and/or computer investigation focused in area relevant to student interest. Written report required. May be repeated for a total of 6 credits.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have regular MS program status, have completed two graduate courses, and have permission of instructor.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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CHM 685 - Seminar in Health and Environmental Chemistry
Weekly seminars dealing with current issues and literature in health and environmental areas. For doctoral students only. May be repeated for up to 8 credits. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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CHM 690 - Graduate Research
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have admission to regular graduate status.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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CHM 799 - Doctoral Research in Chemistry
Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Approval of dissertation topic is required.
Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.
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