Graduate Courses CHEM 7113 Adv Organic Chemistry Emphasis on current theories of reaction mechanisms as they apply to organic reactions. Prerequisite: Chem 3021, 3023. CHEM 7123 Adv Physical Chemistry   Theory of chemical bonding, statistical mechanics, and advanced topics in spectroscopy and kinetics. Prerequisite: Chem 4023 and 4021. CHEM 7133 Spectroscopic Analysis Determination of chemical structure through interpretation of UV, IR, NMR, mass spectra and the chemical literature. Prerequisite: Chem 3023 CHEM 7143 Advanced Biochemistry Enzyme structure and mechanism, protein modification and signal transduction in sensory systems, DNA and RNA biochemistry, biochemistry of disease. Prerequisites: Chem 3051 and 3053. CHEM 7153 Materials Chemistry Relationships between chemical bonding and the physicochemical properties of materials including selected high-performance metals, ceramics, and electronic materials. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. CHEM 7163 Advanced Polymer Chemistry Advanced topics in kinetics, thermodynamics, and physical properties of polymers. Prerequisites: Chem 4023 and 4093. CHEM 7863 Advanced Topics in Chemistry Advanced study of an area of research activity. Important concepts, the contribution of modern instrumentation, and relevance of the research will be emphasized. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. CHEM 7973 Graduate Seminar Reports and discussions of advanced topics in chemistry given by students, faculty, and invited guest speakers. CHEM 7913 Master's Report Directed research or project on some problem in an approved area. Examination and written report required. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Pass-fail basis only. CHEM 7961 Residency CHEM 7983 Research and Thesis Directed research on a problem in an approved area. Written thesis and formal defense before graduate committee is required. Prerequisite: Permission of department. Pass-fail basis only. Approved Undergraduate Courses Many undergraduate courses may be taken for graduate credit with approval from the program adviser. A student enrolling in these courses will complete assignments in addition to those completed by the undergraduate students in the courses. CHEM 6101 Inorganic Synthesis and Characterization A laboratory course involving synthesis and characterization of inorganic compounds. Three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 2014. 4102 CHEM 6303 Physical Chemistry I Quantitative relationships in chemical systems including gas laws, kinetic molecular theory, thermodynamics, and phase behavior.  Prerequisites:  CHEM 1023, 1021, PHYS 2063, MATH 2073 CHEM 6301 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I Laboratory experiments to accompany CHEM 3033. Experiments related to thermochemistry, thermodynamics, phase behavior polymers, colloids, gas properties, colligative properties, and physical properties are assigned. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 3033. CHEM 6412 Qualitative Organic Analysis Theory and practice of IR, NMR, UV and mass spectroscopy in the identification of organic compounds. Includes separation of mixtures and the preparation of derivatives of unknowns. One lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 3021, 3023. CHEM 6423 Physical Chemistry II Modern physical chemistry topics including molecular quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, and kinetics. Emphasis on quantitative under-standing of chemical systems. Prerequisites: CHEM 3033 or ChE 3063, MATH 2073. Prerequisite or corequisite: PHYS 2063. CHEM 6421 Physical Chem Lab II Laboratory experiments supplementing CHEM 4023, with experiments related to spectroscopy, kinetics, polymers, colloids, electrochemistry, diffusion, and thermochemistry. Prerequisites: CHEM 3031, 3033. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 4023. CHEM 6433 Instrumental Analysis Overview of spectroscopic, chromatographic and electroanalytical techniques for chemical analysis. Three lectures per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 3011, 4021, 4023. Corequisite: CHEM 4031 or 4051 (chemistry majors only). CHEM 6451 Instrumental Analysis Laboratory Laboratory experiments supplementing CHEM 4033, with emphasis on methods development. Chemistry majors only. Prerequisites: CHEM 3011, 4021, 4023. Corequisite: CHEM 4033. CHEM 6443 Inorganic Chemistry An introduction to the field of inorganic chemistry at an advanced level. Three lectures per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 3021, 3023, 4021, 4023. CHEM 6453 Environmental Chemistry Chemical issues related to aquatic and atmospheric environments. Topics include acid base, complexation, and redox equilibria; microbial processes in aquatic systems; atmospheric monitoring; and atmospheric photochemistry. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. CHEM 6493 Polymer Chemistry Introductory polymer chemistry including theory of polymerization, molecular weight measurements, step-growth and chain-growth polymerization, polymer structure and physical properties, and viscoelastic properties. Prerequisites: CHEM 3013,3033, or permission of instructor. CHEM 6533 Biochemistry I An introduction to the chemical aspects of biological systems with emphasis on structure and chemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Prerequisites: Chem 3011, 3013. CHEM 6531 Biochemistry I Lab Introduction to the isolation, identification, and reactions of biological materials. Three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 4133. CHEM 6543 Biochemistry II Selected advanced topics in biochemistry with an emphasis on structure and function relationships. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: Chem 4133.