COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
CHEMISTRY
(CHE)

5113 Advanced Organic Chemistry I
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: 8 hours each of undergraduate organic chemistry and physical chemistry or graduate standing in chemistry.
An advanced study of topics in organic chemistry such as stereochemistry, conformational analysis, nonbenzenoid aromaticity, and organic reaction mechanisms.

5133 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: CHE 4263 or an equivalent.
Modern theories of chemical bonding, structure of inorganic compounds, reaction mechanisms, organometallic chemistry, and cluster compounds.

5163 Advanced Instrumental Analysis
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: CHE 3224 and 4253 or an equivalent.
The physical and chemical principles of modern instrumental techniques used for chemical analysis, with emphasis on absorption, emission, magnetic resonance, and Raman spectroscopies; mass spectrometry; chromatography; and electrochemical techniques.

5192 Advanced Spectral Measurement and Interpretation I
(0-6) 2 hours credit. Prerequisites: CHE 5163, 4253, and 4373 or their equivalents; or consent of the instructor.
Enrollment will normally be limited to M.S. degree-seeking students. A regularly scheduled topics course linked with CHE 5202 (spring semester) including experimentation, data analysis, and problem solving using modern chemical instrumentation. In the CHE 5192 and CHE 5202 sequence, students must demonstrate basic competency in a minimum of three of the following: FT-NMR, FT-IR, UV-vis and fluorescence, mass spectrometry, computer-based chemical modeling, gas and liquid chromatography, and spectral data analysis. May be repeated for credit with the approval of the Graduate Advisor of Record when topics vary, but no more than 2 semester credit hours can be applied to the Master’s degree. A grade of "RP" will be given in CHE 5192 until both CHE 5192 and CHE 5202 are completed; this occurs when the student has shown competency in a minimum of three techniques.

5202 Advanced Spectral Measurement and Interpretation II
(0-6) 2 hours credit. Prerequisites: CHE 5163, 3243, and 4373 or their equivalents; or consent of the instructor.
Enrollment will normally be limited to M.S. degree-seeking students. A regularly scheduled topics course linked with CHE 5192 (fall semester) including experimentation, data analysis, and problem solving using modern chemical instrumentation. In CHE 5192 and CHE 5202 sequence, students must demonstrate basic competency in a minimum of three of the following: FT-NMR, FT-IR, UV-vis and fluorescence, mass spectrometry, computer-based chemical modeling, gas and liquid chromatography, and spectral data analysis. May be repeated for credit with the approval of the Graduate Advisor of Record when topics vary, but no more than 2 semester credit hours can be applied to the Master’s degree. A grade of "RP" will be given in CHE 5202 until both CHE 5192 and CHE 5202 are completed; this occurs when the student has shown competency in a minimum of three techniques.

5213 Chemical Thermodynamics
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: 8 hours each of undergraduate organic chemistry and physical chemistry or graduate standing in chemistry.
An advanced study of chemical thermodynamics. Discussion of chemical, electrochemical, and interphase equilibria.

5223 Chemical Kinetics
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: CHE 3224 or an equivalent.
An advanced study of topics in chemical kinetics, such as formal kinetics, theory of rates of chemical reactions, and reaction mechanisms.

5243 Quantum Chemistry
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: CHE 4253 and MAT 2213 or consent of instructor.
A study of concepts and methods of quantum mechanics, with emphasis on the nature of the chemical bond and the interaction of electromagnetic radiation with molecules.

5271 Graduate Seminar in Chemistry
(0-3) 1 hour credit. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in chemistry or consent of the Graduate Advisor of Record.
Current research and literature seminars presented by faculty, visiting lecturers, and Master’s candidates. Chemistry master’s-degree-seeking students must register every semester while in residence, but only 3 hours will apply toward the Master’s degree.

5503 Bioorganic Chemistry
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: CHE 5113 or consent of the instructor.
Chemical transformations of biologically important organic compounds; examination of enzyme active sites. Discussion of theories of catalysis, stereochemistry, electron-transfer, and molecular structure in the context of biological systems.

5513 Biophysical Chemistry
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: CHE 5113 and CHE 5213 or consent of the instructor.
Physical chemistry of natural macromolecular systems. Spectroscopy: UV Visible and CD spectroscopy of proteins and nucleic acids; fluorescence of proteins, nucleic acids, and extrinsic labels; nuclear and electron magnetic resonance of enzymes and cell membranes. Thermodynamics of macromolecular interactions; linked functions and allosteric models.

5623 Statistical Thermodynamics
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: CHE 3224 or an equivalent.
A molecular approach to the study of the physico-chemical properties of gases, liquids, and solids. A molecular study of chemical and interphase equilibria.

5902 Teaching Seminar
(1-2) 2 hours credit. Prerequisites: Graduate standing in chemistry and concurrent designation as a teaching assistant in the chemistry program or consent of instructor. The course is designed to improve the instructional effectiveness of graduate students’ teaching at the college level. The course will cover but is not limited to board-work, clear speech, teacher-student interaction, professional responsibilities, course content and pace, grading policy, quiz writing, sensitivity training to student needs, information on technical support, and guest lecturers on special topics. The grade report for the course is either "CR" (satisfactory performance) or "NC" (unsatisfactory performance). May be repeated when the topics vary. This course may not be applied as credit toward any M.S. degree in the Department of Chemistry.

5973 Directed Research
3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission in writing (form available) of the instructor and the student’s Graduate Advisor of Record.
The directed research course may involve either a laboratory or a theoretical problem. Normally a written report is required. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to the Master’s degree.

6113 Advanced Organic Chemistry II
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: CHE 5113 or consent of instructor.
Study of organic reaction mechanisms.

6123 Methods of Organic Synthesis
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: CHE 5113 or consent of instructor.
A study of modern methods of organic functional group transformation and of simple carbon skeleton construction; introduction to the synthon concept and to retrosynthetic analytical methodology for designing rational synthetic approaches to complex organic molecules.

6153 Advanced Topics in Inorganic and Physical Chemistry
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and Graduate Advisor of Record.
An organized course offering the opportunity for a specialized study of advanced aspects of inorganic and/or physical chemistry. The course may be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 hours may be applied to the Master’s degree.

6163 Advanced Topics in Analytical and Structural Chemistry
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and Graduate Advisor of Record.
An organized course offering the opportunity for a specialized study of advanced techniques of chemical analysis and/or determination of molecular structure. The course may be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 hours may be applied to the Master’s degree.

6173 Advanced Topics in Organic, Medicinal, Bioorganic, and Biophysical Chemistry
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and Graduate Advisor of Record.
An organized course offering the opportunity for a specialized study of advanced aspects in organic, medicinal, bioorganic, and/or biophysical chemistry. The course may be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 hours may be applied to the Master’s degree.

6183 Topics in the Chemistry of Natural Products
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: CHE 5113 and CHE 6123; CHE 5503 is recommended.
Selected topics in the chemistry and biochemistry of natural products and related compounds of biological and medicinal interest. Course may be repeated for credit when topics vary, but not more than 6 hours may apply to the Master’s degree.

6903 Progress in Chemistry
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
An organized course offering the opportunity for a specialized study of current aspects of chemistry not normally available as part of the regular course offerings. The course may be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 hours may be applied to the Master’s degree.

6951-3 Independent Study
1 to 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission in writing (form available) of the instructor and the student’s Graduate Advisor of Record.
Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. For students needing specialized work not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to the Master’s degree.

6961 Comprehensive Examination
1 hour credit. Prerequisite: Approval of the appropriate Graduate Program Committee.
Independent study course for the purpose of taking the Comprehensive Examination. May be repeated as many times as approved by the Graduate Program Committee. Enrollment is required each term in which the Comprehensive Examination is taken if no other courses are being taken that term. The grade report for the course is either "CR" (satisfactory performance on the Comprehensive Examination) or "NC" (unsatisfactory performance on the Comprehensive Examination).

6973 Special Problems
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
An organized course offering the opportunity for specialized study not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. Special Problems courses may be repeated for credit when the topics vary, but not more than 6 hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to the Master’s degree.

6983 Master’s Thesis
3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Permission of the Graduate Advisor of Record and thesis director.
Thesis research and preparation. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 hours will apply to the Master’s degree. Credit will be awarded upon completion of the thesis. Enrollment is required each term in which the thesis is in progress.