(5 credits) A continuation of Chemical Concepts, Systems and Practices I, emphasizing molecular and macroscopic approaches to chemical systems with a focus on sustainability and environmental issues. Topics covered include: Chemical kinetics, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, properties of atoms, atomic structure, and chemical bonding. In addition to lectures, there is a weekly 75 min. Workshop, a 50 min. Lab Lecture, and a 3-hour Laboratory that meets each week. You must register for the lab lecture and laboratory (linked) prior to the start of the semester. Workshops are offered at multiple times during the week and assigned during the first week of classes. Lab fee of $125 will be billed. Uses T/Th 8-9:30am common exam time.

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PREREQUISITES: CHM 131 or equivalent

(5 credits) A continuation of Chemical Concepts, Systems and Practices I, emphasizing molecular and macroscopic approaches to chemical systems with examples concerned with life sciences or energy and the environment. Topics covered include: Chemical kinetics, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, properties of atoms, atomic structure, and chemical bonding. In addition to lectures, there is a weekly 75 min. Workshop, a 50 min. Lab Lecture, and a 3-hour Laboratory that meets each week. You must register for the lab lecture and laboratory (linked) prior to the start of the semester. Workshops are offered at multiple times during the week and assigned during the first week of classes. Lab fee of $125 will be billed. Uses T/Th 8-9:30am common exam time.

BUILDING: HUTCH | ROOM: 141

PREREQUISITES: CHM 131 or equivalent

CHM 172 is the 2nd semester of a one year exploration of the basic observations, concepts and practice of organic chemistry, with a focus on the fundamental relationships among molecular structure and chemical reactivity. The exploration will require that students grapple in depth issues: defining questions, evaluating evidence, weighing arguments, reflecting on epistemological issues, constructing new experiments, etc. The study of organic chemistry will be carefully integrated with a review of the key concepts from general chemistry. The CHM171/172 sequence is designed for first year students with good preparation in chemistry (2 yrs of gen chem & AP score of 4 or 5). This sequence fast tracks students to more advanced chemistry courses and the fulfillment of degree requirements in other disciplines. Coregistration required in the accompanying lab - CHM208 or CHM210(W). CHM210W is recommended for CHM majors. Lab fee: $125 (billed). (Spring). This course uses the Tues/Thurs 8:00 - 9:30 am Common Exam time.

BUILDING: CSB | ROOM: 209

PREREQUISITES: CHM 171 and CHM 173

A continuation of a two-semester sequence in the study of organic chemistry. Topics covered include the reactivity of various functional groups, approaches to organic synthesis,reactivity of conjugated systems and molecules of biological significance. There are three 50 minute lectures and one workshop per week. Coregistration required in the accompanying laboratory course CHM208 or CHM210. (CHM210W is a 2 credit lab recommended for CHM majors and is not offered in the summer.) Grade of C- or better in CHM 203 (or equivalent). Lab fee: $125 - billed. This course uses the Tues/Thurs 8:00 - 9:30 am Common Exam time. (Spring, Summer)

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PREREQUISITES: Grade of C- or better in CHM 203 and CHM 207 (or equivalent)

A thorough study of the principles and practice of spectroscopic methods of modern physical chemistry. This is a four credit course with three lectures and one lab per week. Two exams and five laboratory reports. Course Topics: Overview, Classical view of spectroscopy, Quantum view of spectroscopy, oscillator, Rigid rotor and anharmonic oscillator, Generation and detection of EM radiation, Measurement methodology, noise, error, OCS lab and Stark effect, Electronic spectroscopy, Basic Electronics, Fine points of rovibrational spectra, FTIR experiment, 2 level theory, line broadening, Laser induced fluorescence experiment, Group theory, polyatomics, special topics, Polyatomic spectroscopy/intro to Pyrene, Pyrene lab instrumentation and analysis, Theory of ESR spectroscopy, ESR lab and instrumentation, Lab fee: $125 (billed). (Spring).

BUILDING: B&L | ROOM: 269

PREREQUISITES: CHM 251 or equivalent

A thorough study of the principles and practice of spectroscopic methods of modern physical chemistry. This is a four credit course with three lectures and one lab per week. Two exams and five laboratory reports. Course Topics: Overview, Classical view of spectroscopy, Quantum view of spectroscopy, oscillator, Rigid rotor and anharmonic oscillator, Generation and detection of EM radiation, Measurement methodology, noise, error, OCS lab and Stark effect, Electronic spectroscopy, Basic Electronics, Fine points of rovibrational spectra, FTIR experiment, 2 level theory, line broadening, Laser induced fluorescence experiment, Group theory, polyatomics, special topics, Polyatomic spectroscopy/intro to Pyrene, Pyrene lab instrumentation and analysis, Theory of ESR spectroscopy, ESR lab and instrumentation, Lab fee: $125 (billed). (Spring).

BUILDING: B&L | ROOM: 269

PREREQUISITES: CHM 251 or equivalent

(4 credits) The course covers thermodynamics, equilibrium, statistical mechanics, solutions, and chemical kinetics. There are two 75-minute lectures and one workshop per week. Weekly problem sets are assigned. It begins with a concise example that demonstrates the statistical nature of thermodynamics, followed by discussions of partition functions, and Boltzmann distribution. It is then followed by thermodynamics laws and the microscopic understanding of these laws, with the emphasize on statistical definition of entropy, temperature, heat capacity. It continues with the discussions of various type of free energies and Maxwell's relations. These general principles are then applied to study ideal non-interacting classical and quantum molecular systems. It finishes with the discussions on chemical potentials and phase equilibria, chemical equilibrium, and chemical kinetics. This course uses the Tues/Thurs 8:00 - 9:30 am Common Exam time.

BUILDING: HYLAN | ROOM: 202

PREREQUISITES: General chemistry (CHM131 and CHM132 or equivalent), first-semester physics (PHY 113 or equivalent) and calculus (MTH 143 or equivalent).

An introduction to the chemical processes of life. Topics to be covered include proteins and nucleic acids, recombinant DNA technology, biological catalysis, and energy transduction. Structure and function of biological macromolecules will be emphasized. Cross listed with CHM 462. Students will not receive credit for BIO 250 AND CHM 262/462. (Spring).

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PREREQUISITES: Minimum of one semester of organic chemistry required

(4 credits) Course Topics: Interdisciplinary course on contemporary energy issues, part of a “sustainability minor.” Historical development, present state and projected demands of US- American energy production and distribution within the boundary conditions of climate change and global competition. Scientific-technological knowledge of energy production and distribution technologies, energy efficiency. Strategic issues of production technologies: scalability, environmental and biological risks. Present energy policies and prospects for sustainable energy strategies. Student research projects use published data and simulated model energy scenarios.

BUILDING: HYLAN | ROOM: 203

PREREQUISITES: Not Open to Freshmen

Supervised teaching as prearranged with Chemistry Department faculty member. Special Application Required. Faculty rules restrict students to one four-credit Independent Studies course per semester.

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PREREQUISITES: Permission of supervising faculty member

Individual study of advanced topics arranged by students. The student and instructor determine what course title is most appropriate. The title, limited to 28 spaces, is listed on the Independent Studies Form. This title will appear on the transcript as the official title of the course. If students do not submit a title, the course title will be determined by the number of the course as listed above. Faculty rules restrict students to one four-credit Independent Studies course per semester. Special application required.

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PREREQUISITES: Permission of supervising faculty member

Independent research directed by faculty member to be arranged during semester preceding registration. Written report and participation in a department poster session required. For BS Chemistry majors, two semesters of CHM 393 are required (8 credits). Special application required.

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PREREQUISITES: Permission from research faculty member

Independent research directed by faculty member to be arranged during semester preceding registration. Written report and participation in a department poster session required. For BS Chemistry majors, two semesters of CHM 393 are required (8 credits). Special application required.

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PREREQUISITES: Permission from research faculty member

A research course designed by individual arrangement with a faculty member. Plan on spending at least the equivalent of two afternoons (eight hours) a week in the lab. The basis for determining your grade for the research course is worked out between the student and the professor as part of registration for independent research. Special application required.

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A research course designed by individual arrangement with a faculty member. Plan on spending at least the equivalent of two afternoons (eight hours) a week in the lab. The basis for determining your grade for the research course is worked out between the student and the professor as part of registration for independent research. Special application required.

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