CHEM 33: Structure and Reactivity of Organic Molecules
An introduction to organic chemistry, the molecular foundation to understanding the life sciences, medicine, diagnostics, energy, environmental and materials sciences. Students will learn structural and bonding models of organic molecules that provide insights into reactivity. Combining these models with kinetic and thermodynamic analyses allows molecular transformations to be rationalized and even predicted. The course builds on this knowledge to begin to introduce organic reactions that can be applied to synthesis of novel molecules or materials that can positively impact society. A two-hour weekly lab section accompanies the course to introduce the techniques of separation and identification of organic compounds.
Terms: Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: WAY-SMA, GER: DB-NatSci
Instructors:
Brennan, M. (PI)
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Burns, N. (PI)
;
Kool, E. (PI)
;
Sibucao, K. (PI)
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Austin, M. (TA)
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Bhat, V. (TA)
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Brandao, L. (TA)
;
Dado, R. (TA)
;
Dobson, J. (TA)
;
Ertekin, U. (TA)
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Forman, A. (TA)
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Grupe, H. (TA)
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Tran, V. (TA)
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Wang, R. (TA)
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Xu, J. (TA)
;
Yin, R. (TA)
;
Zhang, X. (TA)
CHEM 121: Understanding the Natural and Unnatural World through Chemistry
Students enrolled in this course will appreciate the transformative power of molecular science on the modern world and how foundational knowledge of chemistry enables profound discoveries in biological, pharmaceutical, agrochemical, engineering, energy, and materials science research. This course integrates the lessons of
CHEM 31 and
CHEM 33 through an examination of the structure-function properties of carbon-based molecules. Specific emphasis is given to the chemistry of carbonyl- and amine-derived compounds, polyfunctionalized molecules, reaction kinetics and thermodynamics, mechanistic arrow-pushing, and retrosynthetic analysis. Students will be empowered with a conceptual understanding of chemical reactivity, physical organic chemistry, and the logic of chemical synthesis. The singular nature of molecular design and synthesis to make available functional molecules and materials will be revealed. A three-hour lab section provides hands on experience with modern chemical methods for preparative and analytical chemistry. Prerequisite
CHEM 33 or co-requisite
CHEM 100.
Terms: Aut, Spr, Sum
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci
Instructors:
Brennan, M. (PI)
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Du Bois, J. (PI)
;
Kanan, M. (PI)
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Instructors:
Brennan, M. (PI)
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Du Bois, J. (PI)
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Kanan, M. (PI)
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Cardrino, R. (TA)
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Chen, J. (TA)
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Cho, A. (TA)
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Dhepe, A. (TA)
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Grupe, H. (TA)
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Liu, X. (TA)
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Lyu, J. (TA)
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Matthews, C. (TA)
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Tran, V. (TA)
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Xu, J. (TA)
;
Yin, R. (TA)
;
Zhang, X. (TA)
CHEM 123: Organic Polyfunctional Compounds
Analysis of molecular symmetry and spectroscopy, aromaticity, aromatic reactivity, heterocyclic chemistry, chemistry of peptides and DNA. Prerequisite:
CHEM 121
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci
Instructors:
Kanan, M. (PI)
;
Bhat, V. (TA)
CHEM 124: Organic Chemistry Laboratory
This is a laboratory course that serves as a stepping stone toward independent research in organic chemistry. Through several 1-2 step syntheses, this course trains students on basic organic laboratory techniques on purification of products, including extraction, distillation, recrystallization, thin layer chromatography, and column chromatography, as well as characterization of product structures using IR, GC-MS, and NMR spectroscopy. This course reviews MS, IR, and 1H and 13C NMR spectroscopy knowledge from
Chem 33 and 121 with an emphasis on the practical interpretation of spectra, so that students can become independent in using these techniques to identify the purity and structures of organic compounds.Prerequisite:
Chem 121. Corequisite:
Chem 123.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci
Instructors:
Xia, Y. (PI)
;
Forman, A. (TA)
CHEM 126: Synthesis Laboratory
This is a laboratory course that will provide a true experience of what it is like to perform research in synthetic organic chemistry. Emphasis will be on proper reaction setup, reaction monitoring, and complete characterization of final products using chromatographic and spectroscopic methods. Students will be utilizing modern electronic notebooks to prepare for and document their experiments. Concludes with an individual synthesis project. Prerequisites:
Chem 124.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci
CHEM 131: Instrumental Analysis Principles and Practice
The core objectives of the course will focus upon introducing and providing hands-on practice with analytical separation, spectroscopic identification, and calibrated quantification with strong technical communication (for the Writing-in-the-Major requirement) emphasized throughout the course. Lectures will focus on theory, and laboratory activities will provide hands-on practice with the GC, LC, XPS, ICP, MS, and UV/Vis instruments. Data analysis will be emphasized throughout the course with Python being the primary tool for plotting and computations. Statistical measurements will be introduced to gauge the quality and validity of data. Lectures will be three times a week with a required four-hour laboratory section. The course should be completed prior to CHEM courses 174,176, or 184. Prerequisite:
CHEM 33 or
CHEM 100; and
CS 106A.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 5
| UG Reqs: WAY-SMA, GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-AQR
Instructors:
Kromer, M. (PI)
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Liu, F. (PI)
;
Lee, S. (TA)
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Shad, A. (TA)
;
Wainer, R. (TA)
;
Youn, H. (TA)
CHEM 151: Inorganic Chemistry I
Bonding, stereochemical, and symmetry properties of discrete inorganic molecules are covered along with their mechanisms of ligand and electron exchange. Density function calculations are extensively used in these analyses in computer and problem set exercises. Prerequisites:
CHEM 33
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci
CHEM 153: Inorganic Chemistry II
Learn how basic concepts in inorganic chemistry can be applied to materials of all dimensionalities. Specific topics will include: symmetry (group theory), bonding models (crystal field theory, valence bond theory, molecular orbital theory, and the Bloch theorem) and electronic structure, and properties/reactivity of molecules and extended solids. Prerequisites:
CHEM 151 and either
CHEM 173 or
CHEM 171 for students who took
CHEM 171 in Spring 2021 or later.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci
Instructors:
Karunadasa, H. (PI)
;
Cleron, J. (TA)
CHEM 171: Foundations of Physical Chemistry
Quantum and statistical thermodynamics: obtaining quantum mechanical energy levels and connecting them to thermodynamic properties using statistical mechanics. Emphasis will be on quantum mechanics of ideal systems (particle in a box, particle on a ring, harmonic oscillator, rigid rotor, and hydrogen atom) and their connection to and uses in thermodynamics (laws of thermodynamics, properties of gases and thermal motion, and chemical equilibria). Homeworks and discussion sections will employ the Python programming language for hands-on experience with simulating chemical systems. Prerequisites:
CHEM 31B or
CHEM 31M; PHYS 41;
CS106A; and
MATH 51,
MATH 61CM,
MATH 61DM or
CME 100.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci
CHEM 173: Physical Chemistry II
Introduction to quantum chemistry: the basic principles and applications of quantum theory, Dirac notation, momentum of a free particle and wave packets, the uncertainty principle, time independent and time dependent perturbation theory, harmonic oscillator in molecules and solids, absorption and emission spectroscopy, the variational method, atomic energy calculations, and introduction to basic computational chemistry methods. Prerequisites:
CHEM 171;
PHYSICS 43.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci
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