Chemistry

II. Intermediate

244a. Organic Chemistry: Structure and Properties (1)

An introduction to the structure of organic molecules and to their nomenclature. Among the properties of organic compounds, shape, charge distribution, and spectroscopic properties are emphasized. Laboratory work includes isolation, physical transformations and identification of organic compounds including the application of gas chromatography and infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Ms .Kaur, Mr. Smart, Mr. Tanski.

Prerequisite: Chemistry 109 or 125.

Three 50-minute lectures; one 4-hour laboratory.

245b. Organic Chemistry: Reactions and Mechanisms (1)

A study of the reactions of organic compounds from a mechanistic point of view. Laboratory work includes synthesis, qualitative analysis, and quantitative investigation of reaction rates and equilibria which emphasize mechanistic considerations. Ms. Kaur, Mr. Smart, Mr. Tanski.

Prerequisite: Chemistry 244.

Three 50-minute lectures; one 4-hour laboratory.

[ 255a or b. Science of Forensics ] (1)

(Same as Biology 255 and Science, Technology, and Society 255) Science of forensics is the application of scientific principles and methodology in the study and evaluation of evidence associated with criminal and civil cases. In this course, several science disciplines are explored as applied to forensics science. Topics include crime scene investigation, introduction to law of evidence, finger-printing analysis, analytical methods to characterize organic and inorganic compounds, forensic toxicology, principles of serology and DNA profiling, and introduction to forensic pathology, entomology and anthropology. The format of the course includes lectures, laboratory exercises, case studies, guest speakers from the forensics field, and a visit to a forensics laboratory. Ms. Kaur and instructor to be announced.

Prerequisites: Chemistry 244 or permission of the instructor.

Two 50-minute lectures and one 3.5-hour laboratory.

Not offered in 2009/10.

270b. Computational Methods in the Sciences (1/2)

(Same as Physics 270)

272b. Biochemistry (1)

(Same as Biology 272)

Prerequisites: Introductory Biology or Chemistry 244.

275b. Computational Methods in Chemistry (1/2)

This course introduces several molecular modeling methods in computational chemistry (molecular mechanics, semi-empirical and ab-initio methods, and density functional theory) to study geometries, properties, and reactivities of organic compounds; an introductory level of theory is presented to delineate the basis of these molecular modeling methods. The course also includes computational laboratory exercises to supplement concepts covered in lectures, and project-based exercises to explore applications of computational methods in the study of chemical systems.

Prerequisite: Chemistry 245 or permission of instructor.

297. Reading Course (1/2)

298. Independent Research (1/2 or 1)

Students perform independent chemistry research under the direction of a faculty member of their choosing. Attendance at regularly scheduled department seminars/events is required to satisfactorily complete the course. The department.