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†51-053 |
CHEMISTRY APPRECIATION
(2-2). A presentation of historic and
modern theories and concepts of the
nature of matter and bonding. Current
problems dealing with synthetic and
natural products and their pollutants
will be discussed in light of their
impact on society. Individual
experiments and group demonstrations
will be conducted in the laboratory. (POK-Natural
World: Physical Science) |
|
†51-063 |
CHEMISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT
(2-2). This course provides an
overview of basic chemical principles
and their importance in understanding
the complexities of our natural
environment. In particular, the course
will discuss fundamental chemical
concepts such as equilibrium,
solubility, and acid-base chemistry
and their application to environmental
processes. Major topics that will be
covered include atmospheric and
aquatic chemistry, energy production
and usage, and principles of
toxicology. Also Environmental Studies
49-063. (POK-Natural World:
Physical Science) |
|
†51-151 |
CHEMICAL CONCEPTS AND
PROPERTIES I LAB (0-4). The
laboratory consists of quantitative
analysis. To be taken concurrently
with Chemistry 51-153. |
|
†51-153 |
CHEMICAL CONCEPTS AND
PROPERTIES I (3-0). General
chemistry. Correlation of physical
laws with the structure of matter and
chemical properties. (POK-Natural
World: Physical Science). To be taken
concurrently with Chemistry 51-151. |
| 51-161
|
CHEMICAL CONCEPTS AND
PROPERTIES II LAB (0-4).
Prerequisites: Chemistry 51-153/151.
To be taken concurrently with
Chemistry 51-163. |
| 51-163 |
CHEMICAL CONCEPTS AND
PROPERTIES II (3-0). Continuation
of Chemistry 51-153. Prerequisites:
Chemistry 51-153/151. To be taken
concurrently with Chemistry 51-161. |
| 51-171
|
ACCELERATED GENERAL CHEMISTRY
LABORATORY (0-4). Experiments
designed to reinforce concepts
presented in Chemistry 51-173, and
instruction in use of instruments for
chemical analysis. To be taken
concurrently with Chemistry 51-173. |
| 51-173
|
ACCELERATED CHEMICAL CONCEPTS &
PROPERTIES (3-0). For highly
prepared students, this course reviews
and reinforces essential concepts from
Chemical Concepts and Properties II.
It is structured for students
intending to major in chemistry or
another department of the Natural
Sciences, and offers an introduction
to topics in Organic Chemistry,
Biochemistry, and the use of modern
instrumentation in chemical analysis.
Enrollment is limited to students who
have taken Advanced Placement
Chemistry in high school (with a 4 or
5 on the AP exam) or students who
receive credit for CHE51-153/151 by
passing an American Chemical Society
standardized exam administered by the
Chemistry Department. To be taken
concurrently with Chemistry 51-171. |
| 51-211
|
QUANTITATIVE METHODS OF
ANALYSIS LABORATORY (0-4).
Classical quantitative analysis and an
introduction to instrumental methods
of analysis. Prerequisite: Chemistry
51-163/161 or 173/171. To be taken
concurrently with Chemistry 51-213. |
| 51-213
|
QUANTITATIVE METHODS OF
ANALYSIS (3-0). This course
focuses on the basic principles of
analytical chemistry and how these
principles apply to chemical problems.
Topics of discussion include the use
of statistical analysis in chemistry,
calibration methods, chemical
equilibria, and a basic introduction
to instrumental analysis.
Prerequisite: Chemistry 51-163/161 or
173/171. To be taken concurrently with
Chemistry 51-211. |
| 51-351 |
CHEMISTRY LITERATURE SEMINAR
(1-0). This course will give students
the opportunity to conduct in-depth
research in the primary chemical
literature. Students will be required
to give scientific presentations and
write papers in journal style. It is
required for all chemistry majors and
should be completed in the junior year
of study as preparation for the
capstone experience. |
| 51-551
|
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I LAB
(0-4). A study of laboratory
techniques employed in the
preparation, separation, and
identification of organic compounds.
Students are introduced to techniques
used to perform experiments on the
macroscale as well as the microscale
level. Prerequisites: Chemistry
51-163/161 or 173/171. To be taken
concurrently with Chemistry 51-553. |
| 51-553
|
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I (3-0).
A study of the preparation and
reactions of aliphatic and aromatic
compounds with an introduction to
heterocyclic and organometallic
compounds. Reaction mechanisms and
instruments used in the determination
of molecular structure are integrated
into the lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisites: Chemistry 51-163/161 or
173/171. To be taken concurrently with
Chemistry 51-551. |
| 51-561
|
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II LAB
(0-4). Continuation of Chemistry
51-551. Students are also introduced
to accessing the chemistry literature
through the library and on-line
databases. Prerequisites: A grade of
C- or better in Chemistry 51-553/551.
To be taken concurrently with
Chemistry 51-563. |
| 51-563
|
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (3-0).
Continuation of Chemistry 51-553.
Prerequisites: A grade of C- or better
in Chemistry 51-553/551. To be taken
concurrently with Chemistry 51-561. |
| 51-571
|
GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY I LAB
(0-4). Separations and measurements of
biological molecules. Prerequisites:
Chemistry 51-563/561. To be taken
concurrently with Chemistry 51-573.
Also Biology 50-571. |
| 51-573
|
GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY I
(3-0). A survey of structures and
functional interrelations of proteins,
carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic
acids in life processes.
Prerequisites: Chemistry 51-563/561.
To be taken concurrently with
Chemistry 51-571. Also Biology 50-573. |
| 51-581
|
GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY II LAB
(0-4). This is a project-based
laboratory developed to introduce
students to the primary biochemical
literature and modern methods of
research in biochemistry.
Prerequisites: Chemistry 51-573/571.
To be taken concurrently with
Chemistry 51-583. Also Biology 50-581. |
| 51-583
|
GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY II
(3-0). Bioenergetics and metabolism.
Prerequisites: Chemistry 51-573/571.
To be taken concurrently with
Chemistry 51-581. Also Biology 50-583. |
| 51-593
|
MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY (3-0).
This course provides an introduction
to medicinal chemistry, in particular,
the relationship between molecular
structure and therapeutic activity,
and the biochemical basis for this
activity. Topics to be discussed
include a historical perspective on
drug development, receptors, and
current approaches to rational drug
design. Prerequisites: Chemistry
51-563/561. |
| 51-614 |
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY
(3-4). This course discusses how
microscopic properties of atoms and
molecules can affect changes within
the environment. Coursework places
emphasis on current environmental
problems and concerns. Laboratory
component introduces students to
techniques used in environmental
water, air and soil analysis.
Prerequisites: Chemistry 51-553/551.
Also Environmental Studies 49-614. |
|
51-621, 622 |
ADVANCED TOPICS IN ORGANIC
CHEMISTRY (1-0 OR 2-0).
Discussions on selected topics in
advanced organic chemistry
concentrating on modern methods for
the synthesis of biologically
important molecules. This course is
primarily designed for chemistry
majors who are interested in obtaining
postgraduate degrees in chemistry or
biochemistry. Prerequisites: Chemistry
51-563/561. |
| 51-624
|
INTERMEDIATE INORGANIC
CHEMISTRY (3-4). An introduction
to the structure and reactivity of
inorganic compounds. Descriptive
chemistry of the elements including
crystal structure, molecular
structure, bonding, thermodynamic and
redox properties, acid-base theories
using periodic trends and theoretical
models. Basic coordination chemistry
and its biological applications will
also be covered. Prerequisites:
Chemistry 51-563/561. |
| 51-633 |
SPECTROSCOPIC METHODS OF
STRUCTURE DETERMINATION (1-8).
Introduction to determination of
molecular structures using
spectroscopic methods including
infrared spectroscopy, ultraviolet
spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic
resonance spectroscopy, and mass
spectrometry. Special attention will
be given to hands-on use of these
techniques in experimental structure
determinations. An advanced project
involving state of the art methods in
nuclear magnetic resonance
spectroscopy will be an integral part
of the course. Prerequisites: A grade
of C- or better in Chemistry
51-563/561. |
| 51-641
|
INSTRUMENTAL METHODS OF
ANALYSIS LABORATORY (0-4).
Students will be introduced to the
operation of spectroscopic,
chromatographic, and electrochemical
instrumentation. In addition to
illustrating basic principles,
experiments are designed to give
students an understanding of “real
world” applications of chemical
instrumentation. Prerequisites:
Chemistry 51-563/561. To be taken
concurrently with Chemistry 51-643. |
| 51-643
|
INSTRUMENTAL METHODS OF
ANALYSIS (3-0). The basic goal of
this course is for the student to
develop a fundamental understanding of
the principles of operation for a wide
variety of chemical instrumentation.
In addition, this course is designed
for the student to learn the use of
such chemical instrumentation in
solving many common analytical
problems. Prerequisites: Chemistry
51-563/561. To be taken concurrently
with Chemistry 51-641. |
| 51-654
|
ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(3-4). A further study of the
structure of inorganic compounds
including applications of symmetry to
bonding and spectroscopy, and of
synthesis and reactions of
coordination, organometallic and
bioinorganic complexes. The laboratory
component of this course will utilize
a variety of procedures for synthesis,
purification, and characterization of
inorganic compounds to demonstrate the
diversity of techniques used in the
field. Some experiments will involve
the use of original papers to better
acquaint the student with the
available literature. Prerequisite:
Chemistry 51-624. |
|
51-661, 662 |
SPECIAL TOPICS IN INORGANIC
CHEMISTRY (1-0 OR 2-0). Selected
topics from bioinorganic or
organometallic chemistry.
Prerequisite: Chemistry 51-654. May be
repeated with changed content. |
| 51-
682, 683 |
ADVANCED TOPICS IN BIOCHEMISTRY
(2-0 OR 3-0). Selected topics from the
areas of physical biochemistry,
enzymology and protein chemistry,
nucleic acids chemistry, cellular
regulation, and recombinant DNA
technology will be presented and
discussed. Prerequisites: Prior
completion of or concurrent enrollment
in Chemistry 51-583. |
| 51-711
|
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I LAB
(0-4). Prerequisites: Chemistry
51-163/161 or 173/171, Physics 53-154,
and Mathematics 52-253. Mathematics
52-753 or 353 is recommended. To be
taken concurrently with Chemistry
51-713. |
| 51-713
|
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I (3-0).
A quantitative study of the states of
matter, the laws of thermodynamics,
chemical equilibrium, the theory of
solutions, and electrochemistry.
Prerequisites: Chemistry 51-163/161 or
173/171, Physics 53-154, and
Mathematics 52-253. Mathematics 52-753
or 353 is recommended. To be taken
concurrently with Chemistry 51-711. |
| 51-721
|
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II LAB
(0-4). Prerequisites: Chemistry
51-713/711. To be taken concurrently
with Chemistry 51-723. |
| 51-723
|
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II
(3-0). Kinetics, quantum mechanics,
atomic and molecular structure,
symmetry, and statistical
thermodynamics. Prerequisites:
Chemistry 51-713/711. To be taken
concurrently with Chemistry 51-721. |
|
51-731,732 |
ADVANCED PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
(1-0 OR 2-0). Selected topics from
atomic and molecular structure,
thermodynamics, and kinetics.
Prerequisites: Chemistry 51-723 and
Mathematics 52-753. |
| 51-901 |
CHEMISTRY LITERATURE RESEARCH
CAPSTONE (2-0). This course is
intended for students who have not
completed a departmentally-approved
independent laboratory research
project, either at Southwestern or
another university. A portion of this
course will cover current literature
topics designated by the instructor.
Students will be required to write a
review article, and complete an oral
examination. |
| 51-911
|
CHEMISTRY LABORATORY RESEARCH
CAPSTONE (2-0). This course is
intended for students who have
completed a departmentally-approved
independent research project. A
portion of the course will cover
current literature topics designated
by the instructor. Students will also
be required to write a scientific
article describing their research and
complete an oral examination. |
51-001, 002
003, 004 |
SELECTED TOPICS.
May be repeated with change in topic. |
51-301, 302
303, 304 |
SELECTED TOPICS.
May be repeated with change in topic. |
51-951, 952,
953, 954 |
INDEPENDENT STUDY.
May be repeated with changed content. Prerequisite:
Permission of instructor. |
51-971, 972,
973 |
INTRODUCTION TO
RESEARCH. May be repeated withchanged
content |
|
51-983 |
HONORS. By
invitation only. |
51-990, 991,
992 |
ADVANCED RESEARCH
for Postgraduate Research Scholars. |
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