Graduate Chemistry Course Descriptions

CHEM - 630. Spectroscopy. (3)

Prerequisites: CHEM - 231 , CHEM - 340 , CHEM - 341. A theoretical examination of various spectroscopic methods. Fundamentals of quantum transitions and spectral interpretation. Offered Fall.

CHEM - 631. Reaction Mechanisms (3)

Prerequisites: CHEM - 231 , CHEM - 341 , CHEM - 420. A detailed presentation of reaction mechanisms in organic and inorganic chemistry. Rate theory, linear free-energy relationships, and photochemistry. Offered Spring.

CHEM - 670. Polymer Chemistry (3)

Prerequisites: CHEM - 231 , CHEM - 341. A study of the chemical and physical properties of selected industrial polymers and biological macromolecules with emphasis on the relation of structure to function, methods of characterization, and synthetic design. Offered Fall.

CHEM - 697. Directed Study (1-3)

Study of selected topics, under the guidance of a member of the faculty. Written permission of instructor and dean required. Offered every semester.

CHEM - 698. Graduate Research Methods (1-6)

Study and hands-on instruction in current analytical, biochemical, and synthetic methods. Students will also engage in professional chemical literature searching, research documentation, and presentation. Offered every Fall.

CHEM - 699. Thesis Writing (1-6)

Written permission of instructor and dean required. Offered every semester.