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Spring 2021

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
CHEM 132-1 Chm Concepts, Syst, Pract II Ellen Hicks; Lewis Rothberg TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
(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. You must register for a lab lecture and laboratory (linked) when registering for the main course. Workshops are offered at multiple times during the week and assigned during the first week of classes. This course uses the T/TR 8:00 am - 9:30 am common exam time. Prerequisite, CHEM 131 or equivalent. Online experiments will be offered and you may, if you choose, perform all experiments online. A lab fee of $134 will be billed, whether you choose to perform online or in-person experiments. Location Online Room 16 (ASE) (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
CHEM 132-2 Chm Concepts, Syst, Pract II Lewis Rothberg; Ellen Hicks MWF 10:25AM - 11:15AM
(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. You must register for a lab lecture and laboratory (linked) when registering for the main course. Workshops are offered at multiple times during the week and assigned during the first week of classes. This course uses the T/TR 8:00 am - 9:30 am common exam time. Prerequisite: CHEM 131 or equivalent. Online experiments will be offered and you may, if you choose, perform all experiments online. A lab fee of $134 will be billed, whether you choose to perform online or in-person experiments. Location (MWF 10:25AM - 11:15AM)
CHEM 172-1 First-Year Organic CHEM II Alison Frontier MWF 10:25AM - 11:15AM
CHM 172 is the second 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). CHM210(W) is recommended for CHM majors. This course uses the Tues/Thurs 8:00 am - 9:30 am common exam time. Prerequisites: CHEM 171 and CHEM 173. (Spring). Online experiments will be offered and you may, if you choose, perform all experiments online. A lab fee of $134 will be billed, whether you choose to perform online or in-person experiments. Location Computer Studies Room 209 (MWF 10:25AM - 11:15AM)
CHEM 204-1 Organic Chemistry II Benjamin Hafensteiner MWF 11:50AM - 12:40PM
(4 credits, Spring) 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 four two-hour on-line lectures per week and one or two on-line workshops in the evenings. Co-registration recommended in the accompanying laboratory course, CHM 208. (CHM 210/CHM210W {a 2 credit lab is recommended for CHM majors- not offered in summer}), Prerequisite: Grade of C- or better in CHM 203 or equivalent. This course uses the Tues/Thurs 8:00 am - 9:30 am common exam time. Online experiments will be offered and you may, if you choose, perform all experiments online. A lab fee of $134 will be billed, whether you choose to perform online or in-person experiments. Location (MWF 11:50AM - 12:40PM)
CHEM 232-1 Molecular Spectroscopy David McCamant MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM
(4 credits, Spring) A thorough study of the principles and practice of spectroscopic methods of modern physical chemistry. 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. Prerequisites: CHEM 251 or equivilent. Online experiments will be offered and you may, if you choose, perform all experiments online. A lab fee of $134 will be billed, whether you choose to perform online or in-person experiments. Location Bausch & Lomb Room 269 (MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM)
CHEM 232W-2 Molecular Spectroscopy David McCamant MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM
(4 credits, Spring) A thorough study of the principles and practice of spectroscopic methods of modern physical chemistry. 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. Prerequisites: CHEM 251 or equivalent. Online experiments will be offered and you may, if you choose, perform all experiments online. A lab fee of $134 will be billed, whether you choose to perform online or in-person experiments. Location Bausch & Lomb Room 269 (MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM)
CHEM 234-1 Adv Laboratory Techniques William Jones TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
(4 credits, Spring) Advanced laboratory techniques of synthesis, characterization, and analysis applied to problems in inorganic and organic chemistry. A laboratory course with two or three 75-minute lectures for each lab. Labs are scheduled either Mon/Wed or Tue/Thurs for approximately two-and-one-half hours each. Graded work includes five lab reports, a midterm, and two problem sets. 234W has an additional writing assignment. CHM 234W meets one of the two required upper level writing courses for the chemistry major. Prerequisites: CHEM 211 recommended. Online experiments will be offered and you may, if you choose, perform all experiments online. A lab fee of $134 will be billed, whether you choose to perform online or in-person experiments. Location Hylan Building Room 105 (TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
CHEM 234W-2 Adv Laboratory Techniques William Jones TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
(4 credits, Spring) Advanced laboratory techniques of synthesis, characterization, and analysis applied to problems in inorganic and organic chemistry. A laboratory course with two or three 75-minute lectures for each lab. Labs are scheduled either Mon/Wed or Tue/Thurs for approximately two-and-one-half hours each. Graded work includes five lab reports, a midterm, and two problem sets. 234W has an additional writing assignment and meets one of the two required upper level writing courses for the chemistry major. Prerequisites: CHEM 211 recommended. Online experiments will be offered and you may, if you choose, perform all experiments online. A lab fee of $134 will be billed, whether you choose to perform online or in-person experiments. Location Hylan Building Room 105 (TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
CHEM 252-1 Physical Chemistry II Wolf Schroeder TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
(4 credits, Fall, Spring) This course aims to provide theoretical context and practice applications for science and engineering students interested in deepening their understanding of complex phenomena underlying laboratory physical chemistry, as well as technological methods or environmental processes. Non-linear dynamics (and thermodynamics) are shown as foundations of complex behavior of chemical, biological and environmental processes. The evolution of multi-component systems to ever increasing complexity, modeled in terms of multiple interactions, is guided by local dynamical equilibrium and environmental constraints. Thus, multiple collisions governed by classical deterministic forces are shown to result in a host of thermodynamic phenomena, such as the kinetic gas laws, the three main Laws of Thermodynamics, establishment of equilibrium in chemical reactions and between different material phases, solvation and mixing, as well as transport of energy by mass flow. Since most of the laboratory or natural processes involving transformation of materials and energy rely on some basic quantum mechanical properties of microscopic organization, some quantum statistical principles are also reviewed in the course. This course uses the Tues/Thurs 8:00 - 9:30 am Common Exam time. Prerequisites: General Chemistry (CHEM 131 and CHEM 132 or equivalent) first-semester Physics (PHY113 or equivalent) and Calculus (MTH 143 or equivalent). See link: http://www2.chem.rochester.edu/courses/chem252_455/Index.htm Location Online Room 6 (ASE) (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
CHEM 259-1 Electrochem Eng Fund&App Astrid Mueller MW 9:00AM - 10:15AM
The course will familiarize the student with important modern concepts in electrochemical engineering. The first half of the course focuses on understanding the theory behind fundamental electrochemical processes. It covers mass transfer in homogeneous and heterogeneous systems, thermodynamics, charged interfaces, electron transfer kinetics, and electrochemical methods. The second half of the course introduces advanced applications, with topics including electrocatalysis and electrolysis, corrosion, photoelectrochemical devices, and flow batteries. It enables the student to quantitatively and qualitatively assess problems and empirical data from the literature, and to summarize and explain seminal and recent electrochemical engineering literature and technologies. Location Lechase Room 124 (MW 9:00AM - 10:15AM)
CHEM 259-2 Electrochem Eng Fund&App-Rec Astrid Mueller R 12:30PM - 1:45PM
Recitation for CHE 456, CHEM 259-459 Location Lechase Room 124 (R 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
CHEM 262-1 Biological Chemistry Rudi Fasan TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM
(4 credits, Spring) 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. Prerequisites: at least one semester of organic chemistry (CHEM 171Q or CHEM 203). Location Online Room 35 (ASE) (TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
CHEM 391-1 Independent Study – –
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. Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.
CHEM 393-1 Senior Research Project Kara Bren –
(CHM393) Two semesters (8 credits) of senior research are mandatory for BS Chemistry Majors and optional for BA Chemistry Majors. In addition, a written senior thesis and participation in a department poster session in the spring semester is required of BS Chemistry Majors. Senior research is directed by a faculty member and arranged prior to registration. Instructor permission required. (www.sas.rochester.edu/chm/undergraduate/senior-thesis.html)
CHEM 393-10 Senior Research Project Ellen Hicks –
(CHM393) Two semesters (8 credits) of senior research are mandatory for BS Chemistry Majors and optional for BA Chemistry Majors. In addition, a written senior thesis and participation in a department poster session in the spring semester is required of BS Chemistry Majors. Senior research is directed by a faculty member and arranged prior to registration. Instructor permission required. (www.sas.rochester.edu/chm/undergraduate/senior-thesis.html)
CHEM 393-11 Senior Research Project David McCamant –
(CHM393) Two semesters (8 credits) of senior research are mandatory for BS Chemistry Majors and optional for BA Chemistry Majors. In addition, a written senior thesis and participation in a department poster session in the spring semester is required of BS Chemistry Majors. Senior research is directed by a faculty member and arranged prior to registration. Instructor permission required. (www.sas.rochester.edu/chm/undergraduate/senior-thesis.html)
CHEM 393-12 Senior Research Project Michael Neidig –
(CHM393) Two semesters (8 credits) of senior research are mandatory for BS Chemistry Majors and optional for BA Chemistry Majors. In addition, a written senior thesis and participation in a department poster session in the spring semester is required of BS Chemistry Majors. Senior research is directed by a faculty member and arranged prior to registration. Instructor permission required. (www.sas.rochester.edu/chm/undergraduate/senior-thesis.html)
CHEM 393-13 Senior Research Project Bradley Nilsson –
(CHM393) Two semesters (8 credits) of senior research are mandatory for BS Chemistry Majors and optional for BA Chemistry Majors. In addition, a written senior thesis and participation in a department poster session in the spring semester is required of BS Chemistry Majors. Senior research is directed by a faculty member and arranged prior to registration. Instructor permission required. (www.sas.rochester.edu/chm/undergraduate/senior-thesis.html)
CHEM 393-14 Senior Research Project Shauna Tschirhart –
(CHM393) Two semesters (8 credits) of senior research are mandatory for BS Chemistry Majors and optional for BA Chemistry Majors. In addition, a written senior thesis and participation in a department poster session in the spring semester is required of BS Chemistry Majors. Senior research is directed by a faculty member and arranged prior to registration. Instructor permission required. (www.sas.rochester.edu/chm/undergraduate/senior-thesis.html)
CHEM 393-15 Senior Research Project Lewis Rothberg –
(CHM393) Two semesters (8 credits) of senior research are mandatory for BS Chemistry Majors and optional for BA Chemistry Majors. In addition, a written senior thesis and participation in a department poster session in the spring semester is required of BS Chemistry Majors. Senior research is directed by a faculty member and arranged prior to registration. Instructor permission required. (www.sas.rochester.edu/chm/undergraduate/senior-thesis.html)
CHEM 393-16 Senior Research Project Wolf Schroeder –
(CHM393) Two semesters (8 credits) of senior research are mandatory for BS Chemistry Majors and optional for BA Chemistry Majors. In addition, a written senior thesis and participation in a department poster session in the spring semester is required of BS Chemistry Majors. Senior research is directed by a faculty member and arranged prior to registration. Instructor permission required. (www.sas.rochester.edu/chm/undergraduate/senior-thesis.html)
CHEM 393-17 Senior Research Project Alison Frontier –
(CHM393) Two semesters (8 credits) of senior research are mandatory for BS Chemistry Majors and optional for BA Chemistry Majors. In addition, a written senior thesis and participation in a department poster session in the spring semester is required of BS Chemistry Majors. Senior research is directed by a faculty member and arranged prior to registration. Instructor permission required. (www.sas.rochester.edu/chm/undergraduate/senior-thesis.html)
CHEM 393-2 Senior Research Project Rudi Fasan –
(CHM393) Two semesters (8 credits) of senior research are mandatory for BS Chemistry Majors and optional for BA Chemistry Majors. In addition, a written senior thesis and participation in a department poster session in the spring semester is required of BS Chemistry Majors. Senior research is directed by a faculty member and arranged prior to registration. Instructor permission required. (www.sas.rochester.edu/chm/undergraduate/senior-thesis.html)
CHEM 393-3 Senior Research Project Ignacio Franco –
(CHM393) Two semesters (8 credits) of senior research are mandatory for BS Chemistry Majors and optional for BA Chemistry Majors. In addition, a written senior thesis and participation in a department poster session in the spring semester is required of BS Chemistry Majors. Senior research is directed by a faculty member and arranged prior to registration. Instructor permission required. (www.sas.rochester.edu/chm/undergraduate/senior-thesis.html)
CHEM 393-5 Senior Research Project Pengfei Huo –
(CHM393) Two semesters (8 credits) of senior research are mandatory for BS Chemistry Majors and optional for BA Chemistry Majors. In addition, a written senior thesis and participation in a department poster session in the spring semester is required of BS Chemistry Majors. Senior research is directed by a faculty member and arranged prior to registration. Instructor permission required. (www.sas.rochester.edu/chm/undergraduate/senior-thesis.html)
CHEM 393-6 Senior Research Project William Jones –
(CHM393) Two semesters (8 credits) of senior research are mandatory for BS Chemistry Majors and optional for BA Chemistry Majors. In addition, a written senior thesis and participation in a department poster session in the spring semester is required of BS Chemistry Majors. Senior research is directed by a faculty member and arranged prior to registration. Instructor permission required. (www.sas.rochester.edu/chm/undergraduate/senior-thesis.html)
CHEM 393-7 Senior Research Project Rose Kennedy –
(CHM393) Two semesters (8 credits) of senior research are mandatory for BS Chemistry Majors and optional for BA Chemistry Majors. In addition, a written senior thesis and participation in a department poster session in the spring semester is required of BS Chemistry Majors. Senior research is directed by a faculty member and arranged prior to registration. Instructor permission required. (www.sas.rochester.edu/chm/undergraduate/senior-thesis.html)
CHEM 393-8 Senior Research Project Kathryn Knowles –
(CHM393) Two semesters (8 credits) of senior research are mandatory for BS Chemistry Majors and optional for BA Chemistry Majors. In addition, a written senior thesis and participation in a department poster session in the spring semester is required of BS Chemistry Majors. Senior research is directed by a faculty member and arranged prior to registration. Instructor permission required. (www.sas.rochester.edu/chm/undergraduate/senior-thesis.html)
CHEM 393-9 Senior Research Project Todd Krauss –
(CHM393) Two semesters (8 credits) of senior research are mandatory for BS Chemistry Majors and optional for BA Chemistry Majors. In addition, a written senior thesis and participation in a department poster session in the spring semester is required of BS Chemistry Majors. Senior research is directed by a faculty member and arranged prior to registration. Instructor permission required. (www.sas.rochester.edu/chm/undergraduate/senior-thesis.html)
CHEM 395-1 Independent Research – –
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. Registration for Independent Study courses needs to be completed thru the instructions for online independent study registration.
CHEM 395-8 DEVELOPING A CHIRAL LIGAND Shauna Tschirhart –
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.

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
Monday
Monday and Wednesday
CHEM 259-1 Electrochem Eng Fund&App Astrid Mueller
The course will familiarize the student with important modern concepts in electrochemical engineering. The first half of the course focuses on understanding the theory behind fundamental electrochemical processes. It covers mass transfer in homogeneous and heterogeneous systems, thermodynamics, charged interfaces, electron transfer kinetics, and electrochemical methods. The second half of the course introduces advanced applications, with topics including electrocatalysis and electrolysis, corrosion, photoelectrochemical devices, and flow batteries. It enables the student to quantitatively and qualitatively assess problems and empirical data from the literature, and to summarize and explain seminal and recent electrochemical engineering literature and technologies.
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
CHEM 232-1 Molecular Spectroscopy David McCamant
(4 credits, Spring) A thorough study of the principles and practice of spectroscopic methods of modern physical chemistry. 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. Prerequisites: CHEM 251 or equivilent. Online experiments will be offered and you may, if you choose, perform all experiments online. A lab fee of $134 will be billed, whether you choose to perform online or in-person experiments.
CHEM 232W-2 Molecular Spectroscopy David McCamant
(4 credits, Spring) A thorough study of the principles and practice of spectroscopic methods of modern physical chemistry. 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. Prerequisites: CHEM 251 or equivalent. Online experiments will be offered and you may, if you choose, perform all experiments online. A lab fee of $134 will be billed, whether you choose to perform online or in-person experiments.
CHEM 132-2 Chm Concepts, Syst, Pract II Lewis Rothberg; Ellen Hicks
(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. You must register for a lab lecture and laboratory (linked) when registering for the main course. Workshops are offered at multiple times during the week and assigned during the first week of classes. This course uses the T/TR 8:00 am - 9:30 am common exam time. Prerequisite: CHEM 131 or equivalent. Online experiments will be offered and you may, if you choose, perform all experiments online. A lab fee of $134 will be billed, whether you choose to perform online or in-person experiments.
CHEM 172-1 First-Year Organic CHEM II Alison Frontier
CHM 172 is the second 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). CHM210(W) is recommended for CHM majors. This course uses the Tues/Thurs 8:00 am - 9:30 am common exam time. Prerequisites: CHEM 171 and CHEM 173. (Spring). Online experiments will be offered and you may, if you choose, perform all experiments online. A lab fee of $134 will be billed, whether you choose to perform online or in-person experiments.
CHEM 204-1 Organic Chemistry II Benjamin Hafensteiner
(4 credits, Spring) 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 four two-hour on-line lectures per week and one or two on-line workshops in the evenings. Co-registration recommended in the accompanying laboratory course, CHM 208. (CHM 210/CHM210W {a 2 credit lab is recommended for CHM majors- not offered in summer}), Prerequisite: Grade of C- or better in CHM 203 or equivalent. This course uses the Tues/Thurs 8:00 am - 9:30 am common exam time. Online experiments will be offered and you may, if you choose, perform all experiments online. A lab fee of $134 will be billed, whether you choose to perform online or in-person experiments.
Tuesday and Thursday
CHEM 252-1 Physical Chemistry II Wolf Schroeder
(4 credits, Fall, Spring) This course aims to provide theoretical context and practice applications for science and engineering students interested in deepening their understanding of complex phenomena underlying laboratory physical chemistry, as well as technological methods or environmental processes. Non-linear dynamics (and thermodynamics) are shown as foundations of complex behavior of chemical, biological and environmental processes. The evolution of multi-component systems to ever increasing complexity, modeled in terms of multiple interactions, is guided by local dynamical equilibrium and environmental constraints. Thus, multiple collisions governed by classical deterministic forces are shown to result in a host of thermodynamic phenomena, such as the kinetic gas laws, the three main Laws of Thermodynamics, establishment of equilibrium in chemical reactions and between different material phases, solvation and mixing, as well as transport of energy by mass flow. Since most of the laboratory or natural processes involving transformation of materials and energy rely on some basic quantum mechanical properties of microscopic organization, some quantum statistical principles are also reviewed in the course. This course uses the Tues/Thurs 8:00 - 9:30 am Common Exam time. Prerequisites: General Chemistry (CHEM 131 and CHEM 132 or equivalent) first-semester Physics (PHY113 or equivalent) and Calculus (MTH 143 or equivalent). See link: http://www2.chem.rochester.edu/courses/chem252_455/Index.htm
CHEM 132-1 Chm Concepts, Syst, Pract II Ellen Hicks; Lewis Rothberg
(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. You must register for a lab lecture and laboratory (linked) when registering for the main course. Workshops are offered at multiple times during the week and assigned during the first week of classes. This course uses the T/TR 8:00 am - 9:30 am common exam time. Prerequisite, CHEM 131 or equivalent. Online experiments will be offered and you may, if you choose, perform all experiments online. A lab fee of $134 will be billed, whether you choose to perform online or in-person experiments.
CHEM 234-1 Adv Laboratory Techniques William Jones
(4 credits, Spring) Advanced laboratory techniques of synthesis, characterization, and analysis applied to problems in inorganic and organic chemistry. A laboratory course with two or three 75-minute lectures for each lab. Labs are scheduled either Mon/Wed or Tue/Thurs for approximately two-and-one-half hours each. Graded work includes five lab reports, a midterm, and two problem sets. 234W has an additional writing assignment. CHM 234W meets one of the two required upper level writing courses for the chemistry major. Prerequisites: CHEM 211 recommended. Online experiments will be offered and you may, if you choose, perform all experiments online. A lab fee of $134 will be billed, whether you choose to perform online or in-person experiments.
CHEM 234W-2 Adv Laboratory Techniques William Jones
(4 credits, Spring) Advanced laboratory techniques of synthesis, characterization, and analysis applied to problems in inorganic and organic chemistry. A laboratory course with two or three 75-minute lectures for each lab. Labs are scheduled either Mon/Wed or Tue/Thurs for approximately two-and-one-half hours each. Graded work includes five lab reports, a midterm, and two problem sets. 234W has an additional writing assignment and meets one of the two required upper level writing courses for the chemistry major. Prerequisites: CHEM 211 recommended. Online experiments will be offered and you may, if you choose, perform all experiments online. A lab fee of $134 will be billed, whether you choose to perform online or in-person experiments.
CHEM 262-1 Biological Chemistry Rudi Fasan
(4 credits, Spring) 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. Prerequisites: at least one semester of organic chemistry (CHEM 171Q or CHEM 203).
Wednesday
Thursday
CHEM 259-2 Electrochem Eng Fund&App-Rec Astrid Mueller
Recitation for CHE 456, CHEM 259-459