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or 109; Math 233; Phys 140, 141 or 201, 202 (or by permission of the
instructor). Chem 303 is a prerequisite to 304. (LAB)
391 Junior Research (5 seven-hour labs weekly, January Term) A full
time research course. Each student shall work full time on a laboratory
research project at the junior level, developed in collaboration with a
member of the chemistry faculty, or a person approved by the chemistry
faculty, at some outside research agency. The project includes laboratory
work, reading and oral reports on papers in the primary chemical
literature, oral and written reports on the work done. Prerequisite:
permission of the Department of Chemistry (LAB)
392 Junior Year Research (2 credits) Each student shall work the
equivalent of one afternoon per week during the two regular terms on a
laboratory research project associated with a member of the chemistry
faculty. Prerequisite: permission of the Department of Chemistry.
404 Instrumental Methods of Analysis (5 credits) (3 one-hour
lectures, 1 four-hour laboratory weekly) The theory and use of modern
instrumentation in analytical chemistry. Topics include methods based
upon absorption of electromagnetic radiation, chromatographic
separations and mass spectrometry. Laboratory emphasizes hands-on use
of analytical instrumentation. Prerequisites: Chem 203, 303. (LAB)
405 Physical Organic Chemistry (5 credits) (3 one-hour lectures, 1
four-hour lab
weekly) Methods of determining reaction mechanisms. The principles of
thermodynamics, kinetics and quantum mechanics are used to determine
the reaction pathways of organic chemicals including concerted
electrocyclic reactions, acid and base catalyzed reactions, substitution
reactions and elimination reactions. Prerequisites: Chem 201, 202, 303,
304. Offered on petition of at least three students. (LAB)
410 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3 credits) (3 one-hour lectures
weekly) Modern theoretical and descriptive inorganic chemistry with
emphasis on physical and chemical principles. Prerequisites: Chem 303,
304.
450 Selected Topics in Advanced Chemistry (3 credits) (3 one-hour
lectures weekly) Topics studied selected according to interest and needs of
individual students. Topics could be in any field of chemistry covered by
our faculty including analytical, biological, environmental, inorganic,
organic, or physical chemistry. Possible topics include polymer synthesis,
natural compounds, medicinal products, quantum mechanics, chemical
applications of group theory, electrochemistry, radiochemistry,
contaminant remediation, hazardous waste treatment, toxicology, and
atmospheric chemistry. Subjects examined in depth by discussions,
reading, and problems with emphasis on current literature. Prerequisites:
Based on topic and in consultation with instructor. Offered on petition of
at least three students.
491 Senior Thesis Research (1 credit) (1-semester course) A
semester-long research project. The student must develop an original
research idea into an oral and written research proposal to be approved by
the chemistry department.
492 Senior Research II (4 credits) (5 seven-hour labs weekly, January
Term) A full-time research course. Each student shall work full time on a
laboratory research project at the senior level, developed in collaboration
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