(4 Credits) In this course, we examine how human experience has been influenced by chemical compounds from natural sources, and how our relationship with these substances has evolved. Through readings and screenings, we will explore the ways in which encounters with these substances have guided our myths, legends and stories, in both the religious realm and in popular culture. Note: this course is intended for humanities and social science concentrators, and should not be used to satisfy any requirement (technical or otherwise) for chemistry majors/minors or for majors and/or minors in other natural sciences. Any exceptions must occur with the consultation and explicit approval of the departmental representative authorized to approve program of study exceptions for that major/minor

Location

Morey Room 525 (TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)

(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. Lab fee of $134 will be billed by the Bursar's Office. This course uses the T/TR 8:00 am - 9:30 am common exam time. Prerequisite, CHEM 131 or equivalent.

Location

Hutchison Hall Room 141 (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. Lab fee of $134 will be billed by the Bursar's Office. This course uses the T/TR 8:00 am - 9:30 am common exam time. Prerequisite: CHEM 131 or equivalent.

Location

Hutchison Hall Room 141 (MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM)

CHEM 172 is the second semester of a one-year exploration of the fundamental concepts, principles, and practices of organic chemistry, with a focus on defining relationships between molecular structure, reactivity, and function. You (the student) will take an active role in defining questions, evaluating evidence, weighing arguments, developing and testing hypotheses, and communicating these complex topics. This study of organic chemistry will be integrated with a review of the key concepts from general chemistry and will highlight relationships with related areas including organometallic chemistry, polymer chemistry, and biochemistry. The CHEM171/172 sequence is designed for first-year students with good preparation in chemistry (2 years of general chemistry and an AP score of 4 or 5, or equivalent). This sequence provides a fast-track to advanced chemistry courses and the fulfillment of degree requirements in other disciplines. Co-registration in a workshop section is required. Co-registration in the accompanying lab—CHEM208 or CHEM210(W)—is strongly encouraged; CHM210W is recommended for CHEM majors. $134 lab fee billed by Bursar Office. Prerequisites: CHEM 171 and CHEM 173.

Location

Computer Studies Room 209 (MWF 10:25AM - 11:15AM)

(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 three 50-minute lectures per week and one workshop. Co-registration REQUIRED in the accompanying laboratory course, CHEM 208. Alternatively, CHEM210W a 2 credit lab is recommended for chemistry majors { not offered in summer}. Lab fee of $136 will be billed by the Bursar's Office. 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.

Location

Strong Auditorium Room 011 (MWF 11:50AM - 12:40PM)

(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. Lab fee of $134 will be billed by the Bursar's Office. Prerequisites: CHEM 251 or equivalent.

Location

Bausch & Lomb Room 269 (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. Lab fee of $134 will be billed by the Bursar's Office. Prerequisites: CHEM 251 or equivalent.

Location

Bausch & Lomb Room 269 (MWF 9:00AM - 9:50AM)

(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. Lab fee of $134 will be billed by the Bursar's Office. Prerequisites: CHEM 211 recommended.

Location

Hylan Building Room 105 (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. Lab fee of $134 will be billed by the Bursar's Office. Prerequisites: CHEM 211 recommended.

Location

Hylan Building Room 105 (TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)

(4 credits, Fall, Spring) Chemistry 252 covers thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, and chemical kinetics. These subjects provide a fundamental understanding of the behavior of matter and energy. The focus of the class is on both Thermodynamics, which is the mathematical theory of heat, gives rules describing how heat flows, and the relationship between heat and other kinds of energy, as well as on Statistical mechanics, which is the discipline that explains the nature of temperature, entropy, and provides a fundamental and microscopic explanation of thermodynamics in terms of probability and laws of statistics. The course follows the textbook “Molecular Thermodynamics” by D.A. McQuarrie and John Simon, and “Molecular Driving Force” by K.A. Dill and S. Bromberg.

The course begins with the concept of Microstates and Entropy, the equal a priori probabilities assumption, the direction of approaching equilibrium as a process that maximizes the total number of microstates. It then discusses the nature of Temperature and uses heat transfer as an example to illustrate the process that maximizes the number of microstates. It continues with the derivation of the Boltzmann distribution and the physical meaning of partition function, followed by simple and concise applications of Boltzmann distribution. It then covers the factorization approximation, Translational Partition Function and Partition function of the monatomic ideal gas, obtaining energy and pressure from the partition function. It follows with the vibrational and rotational partition functions, and the intuitive understanding of heat capacities of solid and diatomic molecules. The course continues with the equipartition theorem of energy, and the concept of negative temperature. It then covers the Statistical Entropy, Entropy for model systems and detailed examples, Gibbs Entropy Formula and applications. For the Thermodynamics part of the class, it begins with the Basic logic of Thermodynamics, spontaneous processes, and the direction of approaching equilibrium. It continuous with the first law of Thermodynamics, Work, and Heat, The second law of Thermodynamics, and thermodynamics definition of Entropy, The third law of Thermodynamics, the Temperature dependence of Entropy, the concept of Enthalpy and its application in Thermochemistry. Then it follows with the Helmholtz Free energy, Gibbs Free Energy, Maxwell Relation and Gibbs-Helmholtz equation. The course then discusses the applications, focusing on Phase Equilibria, Chemical Potential, Gibbs-Duhem Equation, Solutions. It ends with the discussions of Chemical Equilibrium, Chemical Kinetics, Transition State Theory. The course also has peer-lead workshop sessions. In these sessions, students will work in teams and lead by workshop leaders to discuss concepts learned in lectures and solve problems that exemplify the concepts discussed in lecture material and explain their solutions to each other. Workshops help the students to engage with the material together with their peers. The class also contains 2-3 midterm exams and 10-11 homework problems, as well as a final exam.

This course uses the Tues/Thurs 8:00 - 9:30 am Common Exam time. Prerequisites:

General chemistry - CHM131/CHM132 or equivalent, first semester physics - PHY 113, Calculus - MTH143.

Location

Hylan Building Room 202 (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)

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

Lattimore Room 431 (TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM)

Recitation for CHE 456, CHEM 259-459

Location

Dewey Room 4162 (M 3:25PM - 4:40PM)

(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

Hylan Building Room 105 (TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM)

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.

(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)

(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)

(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)

(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)

(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)

(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)

(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)

(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)

(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)

(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)

(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)

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.

Further Develop Lab And Research Skill Via Studying The Nature Of Cytochrome C551 With Regards To Hydrogen Evolution Reaction And Carbon Dioxide Reduction

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