Principles and application of selected analytical methods including electrochemistry, spectroscopy and selected topics of unusual current interest.

The chemical composition of living matter and the chemical mechanics of life processes.

The chemical composition of living matter and the chemical mechanics of life processes.

A study of organic molecular structure, Woodward Hoffmann Rules, substituents effects, intra- and intermolecular forces, kinetics and stereochemistry.

A study of inorganic compounds with the application of Physical Chemistry principles to thermodynamic, kinetic and structural problems.

Principles and applications of quantum theory.

Selected topics arranged in consultation with the staff; includes literature, research, and laboratory investigation of a problem.

Presentation and discussion of current chemical topics and research by visiting speakers, faculty and students.

Theoretical principles and laboratory techniques involved in characterization of chemical systems using instrumental methods. This one semester course will present the following topics of interest: absorption and emission spectrometry, mass spectrometry, liquid and gas chromatography, and electrophoresis. A laboratory series on spectro-photometry, fluorometry, atomic absorption spectrometry, inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry, FT-IR, gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy, and high performance liquid chromatography are included in this course.

Principles and application of analytical methods including acid-base titrations, redox titrations, titrations which involve metal-ligand complexes, gravimetric analysis, separation methods (chromatography), and electroanalytical chemistry.

Using of modern spectroscopic methods, mainly Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Mass Spectrometry, X-Ray Crystallography, and infrared Spectroscopy, for elucidation of simple to complex structures of organic compounds. Topics on new developments in modern NMR, X-Ray, MS, and IR will be updated and included.

Comprehensive coverage of major areas of biochemistry. Topics covered include proteins, enzymology, bioenergetics, the chemistry and intermediary metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids.

Characterization of macromolecules, hydrodynamic methods, multiple equilibria, maromolecule-ligand interactions.

A study of organic molecular structure, Woodward Hoffmann Rules, substituents effects, intra- and intermolecular forces, kinetics and stereochemistry.

The course covers the formation of carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds, functionalization and interconversion of functional groups, reactions of organic reagents, protective groups, total synthesis and asymmetric synthesis in organic synthesis.

A study of symmetry and group theory, bonding and structures of inorganic compounds, coordination chemistry and acid-base chemistry.

A study of natural radioactivity, nuclear systematics and reactions, radioactive decay processes, the transuranium elements, nuclear reactors and nuclear power energy, radiation detection and measurement, radiation biollogy/medicine, radiation safety and security, and nuclear forensics, etc.

This course studies chemistry of radioactive waste, advanced separation chemistry, and nuclear safety. It covers radioactive sources, decay, radiation shielding, separation chemistry, and emerging and innovative treatment techniques for fuel reprocessing and radioactive waste treatment. Handling and disposal of nuclear waste, and technical and regulatory aspects of waste management will be reviewed. It will also study nuclear countermeasures and nuclear security, nuclear event and incidents, radiological incidient management and planning, medical treatment of radiological injures, cleanup and decontamination after a radiological incident.

This course studies the principals of radiation detection, instrumentation systems and their application. This prepares our students to seek job opportunities on nuclear energy, radiological sciences, nuclear medical science and pharmacy, industrial safety and control systems, and radiation protection etc.

This course studies the fundamental chemistry of actinide elements from Ac through Lr: the structures, physical and chemical properties. This course examines their chemistry (speciation/transport) in the environment including geological, biological metrics as well as nuclear wastes. Finally the separation chemistry and safe handling and storage are reviewed. This better prepares students to seek job opportunities on nuclear energy/radiological/sciences/nuclear medical science/pharmacy/industrial safety and control systems etc.

This course is designed to provide Graduate Teaching Assistants (TAs) with information which can be used to enhance and improve their teaching effectiveness and to learn about teaching approaches that are effective at the college level and to practice and discuss aspects of their teaching assignments.

A comprehensive course covering concepts and methods of modern atomic and molecular spectroscopy. Subjects covered include electric phenomena, absorption and emission of radiation, atomic spectroscopy, rotational spectroscopy, vibrational spectroscopy, electronic spectroscopy, and magnetic resonance spectroscopy.

(Computational Chemistry) Important concepts of quantum chemistry at the intermediate level, including angular momentum, perturbation theory, electronic structure of molecules, and radiation matter interaction. Applications will vary from year to year.

Theoretical, algorithmic, and practical aspects of the methods of molecular quantum mechanics and their application to chemical systems. Topics covered include Hartree-Fock theory, perturbation theory, configuration interaction, coupled cluster theory, and density-function theory.

Selected topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses, and current research topics in analytical chemistry.

Selected topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses, and current research topics in biochemistry.

A course in a specific area of organic chemistry such as structure determination in organic chemistry, or current research subject not covered in regularly scheduled courses presented to fit the interests of advanced students.

Topics vary from year to year will include subjects such as photochemistry, solid state, surface chemistry, and radiation chemistry.

This course will provide a comprehensive introduction to the rapidly developing field of Nano-science and Nano-technology with the special emphasis on bio, physical and material chemistry. This is a three credit hour course in nano-science and will cover many of the recent topics in this new and exciting field including, synthesis, characterization and properties of individual nano particles, nanotubes, wires and dots; and their applications in biological and environmental science.

This course will introduce students to in-depth description of organic and biological compounds used as medicinal agents. The principles and practice of contemporary drug discovery and design will be emphasized. Sources, chemical properties, structure-activity relationships, molecular modeling, structure-based drug design, drug-like properties, compound library generation, optimization of high-throughput screening (HTS) hit using efficient synthetic reactions/transformations, metabolism, molecular target, modern chemical biology methods used to study drug actions, and specific mechanism of action studies will be covered.