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CHGN209. INTRODUCTION TO CHEMICAL . 3.0 CHEMISTRY (CHGN) Semester Hrs. (I, II, S) Introduction to the fundamental principles of classical CHGN111. INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY. 3.0 Semester Hrs. thermodynamics, with particular emphasis on chemical and phase (S) Introductory college chemistry. Elementary atomic structure and the equilibria. -- relationships for solids, liquids, periodic chart, chemical bonding, chemical reactions and and gases; ideal and non-ideal gases. Introduction to kineticmolecular of chemical reactions, chemical equilibrium, , and theory of ideal gases and the Maxwell-Boltzmann distributions. , properties of gases. Must not be used for elective credit. Does not apply , and application of the First Law to closed systems, including toward undergraduate degree or g.p.a. 3 hours lecture and 3 hours lab; 3 chemical reactions. and the Second and Third Laws; Gibbs Free semester hours. . Chemical equilibrium and the ; introduction to activities & . One- and two-component phase diagrams; Gibbs CHGN121. PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY I. 4.0 Semester Hrs. Phase Rule. May not also receive credit for CBEN210 or GEGN330. Study of matter and energy based on atomic structure, correlation Prerequisites: CHGN121, CHGN122 or CHGN125, MATH111, MATH112, of properties of elements with position in periodic chart, chemical PHGN100. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. bonding, geometry of , phase changes, stoichiometry, chemistry, gas laws, and thermochemistry. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab; 4 CHGN221. I. 3.0 Semester Hrs. semester hours. Approved for Colorado Guaranteed General Education (I,S) Structure, properties, and reactions of the important classes of transfer. Equivalency for GT-SC1. organic compounds, introduction to reaction mechanisms. Prerequisites: Grade of C- or better in CHGN122 or CHGN125. 3 hours lecture; 3 CHGN122. PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY II (SC1). 4.0 Semester Hrs. semester hours. (I, II, S) Continuation of CHGN121 concentrating on , gas laws, thermodynamics, and chemical equilibrium CHGN222. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II. 3.0 Semester Hrs. (- base, solubility, complexation, and ). Laboratory experiments (II, S) Continuation of CHGN221. Prerequisites: Grade of C- or better in emphasizing quantitative chemical measurements. Prerequisite: Grade of CHGN221. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. C- or better in CHGN121. 3 hours lecture; 3 hours lab, 4 semester hours. CHGN223. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY. 1.0 Semester Hr. CHGN125. MOLECULAR ENGINEERING & MATERIALS CHEMISTRY. (I,II, S) Laboratory exercises including purification techniques, synthesis, 4.0 Semester Hrs. and characterization. Experiments are designed to support concepts (I,II) Studies of the interactions of matter and energy in chemical presented in the CHGN221. Students are introduced to reactions and physical processes. Building on principles from CHGN121, principles and methods of synthesis and the use of computational the course systematically explores the relationships between processes, software. Prerequisites: CHGN221 or concurrent enrollment. 3 hours structures and properties, starting from the atomic and molecular level. laboratory, 1 semester hour. It provides a framework to apply knowledge of chemical bonding and CHGN224. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY. 1.0 Semester Hr. material properties to engineering design, with an emphasis on the (II, S) Laboratory exercises using more advanced synthesis techniques. Engineering Grand Challenges and the discovery of new process- Experiments are designed to support concepts presented in CHGN222. structure-property relationships. There is a strong focus on the underlying Prerequisites: CHGN221, CHGN223, and CHGN222 or concurrent principles of kinetics and equilibrium, and their general applicability, enrollment. 3 hours laboratory, 1 semester hour. strongly rooted in the first and second law of thermodynamics. Examples CHGN298. SPECIAL TOPICS. 1-6 Semester Hr. of these principles come primarily from solid-state systems. Laboratory (I, II) Pilot course or special topics course. Topics chosen from special experiments emphasize conceptual understanding of structure-property interests of instructor(s) and student(s). Usually the course is offered only relationships through both hands-on and computational analysis, once. Prerequisite: none. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable reinforced by quantitative chemical measurements. Prerequisite: Grade of for credit under different titles. C- or better in CHGN121. 3 hours lecture; 3 hours lab; 4 semester hours. CHGN299. INDEPENDENT STUDY. 1-6 Semester Hr. CHGN198. SPECIAL TOPICS. 6.0 Semester Hrs. (I, II) Individual research or special problem projects supervised by a (I, II) Pilot course or special topics course. Topics chosen from special faculty member, also, when a student and instructor agree on a subject interests of instructor(s) and student(s). Usually the course is offered only matter, content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: "Independent Study" form once. Prerequisite: none. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable must be completed and submitted to the Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to 6 for credit under different titles. credit hours. Repeatable for credit. CHGN199. INDEPENDENT STUDY. 1-6 Semester Hr. CHGN311. INTRODUCTION TO NANOSCIENCE AND (I, II) Individual research or special problem projects supervised by a NANOTECHNOLOGY. 3.0 Semester Hrs. faculty member, also, when a student and instructor agree on a subject (II) The primary objective of this course is to provide all students a matter, content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: "Independent Study" form suitable background to understand the role nanotechnology will play in must be completed and submitted to the Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to 6 future technologies and the underpinning principals involved. 3 hours credit hours. Repeatable for credit. lecture; 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: CHGN121. CHGN323. QUALITATIVE ORGANIC ANALYSIS AND APPLIED . 2.0 Semester Hrs. (II) Identification, separation and purification of organic compounds including use of modern physical and instrumental methods. Prerequisite: Grade of C- or better in CHGN222, CHGN224. 1 hour lecture; 3 hours lab; 2 semester hours. 2 CHEMISTRY (CHGN) - (2021-2022 Catalog)

CHGN335. INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS. 3.0 Semester Hrs. CHGN398. SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY. 1-6 Semester Hr. (II) Principles of AAS, AES, Visible-UV, IR, NMR, XRF, XRD, XPS, (I, II) Pilot course or special topics course. Topics chosen from special electron, and mass spectroscopy; gas and liquid ; data interests of instructor(s) and student(s). Usually the course is offered only interpretation. Prerequisite: Grade of C- or better in CHGN122. 3 hours once. Prerequisite: none. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable lecture; 3 semester hours. for credit under different titles. CHGN336. . 3.0 Semester Hrs. CHGN399. INDEPENDENT STUDY. 1-6 Semester Hr. Theory and techniques of gravimetry, titrimetry (acid-base, (I, II) Individual research or special problem projects supervised by a complexometric, redox, precipitation), electrochemical analysis, chemical faculty member, also, when a student and instructor agree on a subject separations; statistical evaluation of data. Prerequisite: Grade of C- or matter, content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: "Independent Study" form better in both CHGN122 and CHGN221. must be completed and submitted to the Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to 6 CHGN337. ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY. 1.0 Semester credit hours. Repeatable for credit. Hr. CHGN401. II. 3.0 Semester Hrs. Laboratory exercises emphasizing sample preparation and instrumental (II) The chemistry of the elements and several applications are related methods of analysis. Prerequisite: CHGN221 (C- or better), CHGN 223. to inorganic chemistry are considered in this course. Particular concepts Co-requisite: CHGN336. covered include experimental techniques, chemistry specific to groups CHGN340. COOPERATIVE EDUCATION. 3.0 Semester Hrs. of elements, and industrial processes, inorganic materials (I, II, S) Supervised, full-time, chemistry-related employment for and nanotechnology, and other applications of inorganic chemistry. a continuous six-month period (or its equivalent) in which specific Prerequisite: CHGN341. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. educational objectives are achieved. Prerequisite: Second semester CHGN403. INTRODUCTION TO . 3.0 sophomore status and a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.00. Semester Hrs. 0 to 3 semester hours. Cooperative Education credit does not count Equivalent with CHGC505, toward graduation except under special conditions. (II) Processes by which natural and anthropogenic chemicals interact, CHGN341. INORGANIC CHEMISTRY I. 3.0 Semester Hrs. react and are transformed and redistributed in various environmental (I) The chemistry of the elements and periodic trends in reactivity is compartments. Air, soil and aqueous (fresh and saline surface and discussed. Particular concepts covered include group theory, symmetry, groundwaters) environments are covered, along with specialized bonding in ionic and metallic crystal, acid-base theories, coordination environments such as waste treatment facilities and the upper chemistry, ligand field theory and radioactivity. 3 hours lecture; 3 atmosphere. Prerequisites: CHGN209 or CBEN210. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: CHGN222 and CHGN209 or CBEN210. semester hours. CHGN351. : A MOLECULAR PERSPECTIVE I. CHGN406. INTRODUCTION TO . 3.0 Semester Hrs. 4.0 Semester Hrs. (II) A comprehensive introduction to the basic concepts and principles of (I,II,S) A study of chemical systems from a molecular physical chemistry geochemistry, coupled with a thorough overview of related principles of perspective. Includes an introduction to , and thermodynamics and kinetics. Topics covered include: chemical bonding, molecules, spectroscopy, bonding and symmetry, and an introduction to key chemical reactions, mineral chemistry, soils and nanogeoscience, modern . Prerequisite: MATH225; PHGN200; differentiation of the earth, controls on natural waters, stable and Grade of C- or better in CHGN 122 or CHGN 125; and Grade of C- or radiogenic isotopes and organic and . Prerequisites: better in CHGN209 or CBEN210. 3 hours lecture; 3 hours lab; 4 semester CHGN121, CHGN122, and GEGN101. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. hours. CHGN410. SURFACE CHEMISTRY. 3.0 Semester Hrs. CHGN353. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY: A MOLECULAR PERSPECTIVE Equivalent with MLGN510, II. 4.0 Semester Hrs. (II) Introduction to colloid systems, capillarity, surface tension and contact (II) A continuation of CHGN351. Includes statistical thermodynamics, angle, adsorption from solution, micelles and micro - emulsions, the chemical kinetics, mechanisms, electrochemistry, and solid/gas interface, surface analytical techniques, van der Waal , selected additional topics. Prerequisite: CHGN351. 3 hours lecture; 3 electrical properties and colloid stability, some specific colloid systems hours laboratory; 4 semester hours. (clays, foams and emulsions). Students enrolled for graduate credit in MLGN510 must complete a special project. Prerequisite: CHGN209. 3 CHGN395. INTRODUCTION TO UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH. 1.0 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Semester Hr. (I) (WI) Introduction to Undergraduate Research is designed to introduce CHGN411. APPLIED . 3.0 Semester Hrs. students to the research endeavor. Topics include ethics, hypothesis (II) This course is designed for those who have a budding interest testing, critical evaluation of the scientific literature, scientific writing, radiochemistry and its applications. A brief overview of radioactivity and bibliographic software, and proposal preparation. Prerequisites: will be provided in the first three weeks of the course. Completion of the chemistry curriculum through the Spring semester of Follow-on weeks will feature segments focusing on the radiochemistry in the sophomore year. Credit: 1 semester hour. the nuclear cycle, radioisotope production, nuclear forensics and the environment. Prerequisite: CHGN121 and CHGN122. 3 hours lecture, 3 CHGN396. UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH. 1-5 Semester Hr. semester hours. (I,II,S) Individual research project for freshman, sophomores or juniors under direction of a member of the departmental faculty. Prerequisites: CHGN422. LABORATORY. 1.0 Semester Hr. None. Variable credit; 1 to 5 credit hours. Repeatable for credit. Seniors (I) Prerequisites: CHGN221, CHGN223. 3 hours lab; 1 semester hour. should take CHGN495 instead of CHGN396. CHEMISTRY (CHGN) - (2021-2022 Catalog) 3

CHGN428. . 3.0 Semester Hrs. CHGN462. MICROBIOLOGY. 3.0 Semester Hrs. (I) Introductory study of the major molecules of biochemistry: amino Equivalent with CHGN562, , proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids, lipids, and saccharides- their (II) This course will cover the basic fundamentals of microbiology, such structure, chemistry, biological function, and . Stresses as structure and function of prokaryotic versus eukaryotic cells; viruses; bioenergetics and the as a biological unit of organization. Discussion classification of microorganisms; microbial metabolism, energetics, of classical genetics, molecular genetics, and protein synthesis. genetics, growth and diversity, microbial interactions with plants, animals, Prerequisite: CHGN222. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. and other microbes. Special focus will be on pathogenic bacteriology, CHGN429. BIOCHEMISTRY II. 3.0 Semester Hrs. virology, and parasitology including disease symptoms, transmission, and A continuation of CHGN428. Topics include: nucleotide synthesis; DNA treatment. Prerequisite: none. 3 hours lecture, 3 semester hours. repair, replication and recombination; transcription, translation and CHGN475. COMPUTATIONAL CHEMISTRY. 3.0 Semester Hrs. regulation; proteomics; lipid and amino acid synthesis; protein target and (II) This class provides a survey of techniques of computational degradation; membranes; receptors and signal transduction. Prerequisite: chemistry, including quantum mechanics (both Hartree-Fock and density CHGN428. functional approaches) and molecular dynamics. Emphasis is given to the CHGN430. INTRODUCTION TO . 3.0 Semester integration of these techniques with experimental programs of molecular Hrs. design and development. Prerequisites: CHGN351, CHGN401. 3 hours Equivalent with MLGN530, lecture; 3 semester hours. (I) An introduction to the chemistry and physics of macromolecules. CHGN490. CHEMISTRY FIELD SESSION. 6.0 Semester Hrs. Topics include the properties and statistics of polymer , (S) (WI) Professional-level chemistry experience featuring modules measurements of molecular weights, molecular weight distributions, including organic/polymer synthesis and characterization, inorganic properties of bulk polymers, mechanisms of polymer formation, and nanomaterial investigations, computational chemistry, environmental properties of thermosets and thermoplastics including elastomers. Pre chemical analysis , biochemistry and technical report writing. requisite: CHGN222. 3 hour lecture, 3 semester hours. Prerequisites: CHGN323, CHGN341, and CHGN353. 6-week summer CHGN431. INTRODUCTORY BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY. 2.0 session; 6 semester hours. Semester Hrs. CHGN495. UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH. 1-5 Semester Hr. The link between the structure of a material and its properties is (I, II, S) (WI) Individual research project under direction of a member of ubiquitous across all fields. Throughout the Biochemistry lab course, we the Departmental faculty. Prerequisites: selection of a research topic and will have the opportunity to explore both protein and nucleic acids through advisor, preparation and approval of a research proposal, completion of various techniques and analyses that probe the structure-property chemistry curriculum through the junior year. Variable credit; 1 to 5 credit relationship of biomolecules that subsequently allows us to tap into hours. Repeatable for credit. molecular function. The selection of experiments is intentionally designed CHGN497. INTERNSHIP. 1-6 Semester Hr. to provide exposure to a broad range of modern experimental strategies (I, II, S) Individual internship experience with an industrial, academic, to enrich and solidify material covered within the CHGN428/429 or governmental host supervised by a Departmental faculty member. sequence. Prerequisite: CHGN428. Co-requisite: CHGN428. Prerequisites: Completion of chemistry curriculum through the junior year. CHGN441. THE CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY OF Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. PHARMACEUTICALS. 3.0 Semester Hrs. CHGN498. SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY. 1-6 Semester Hr. This course will examine a broad range of pharmaceuticals, including (I, II) Pilot course or special topics course. Topics chosen from special but not limited to controlled substances, treatments for cardiovascular, interests of instructor(s) and student(s). Usually the course is offered only respiratory, and infectious diseases, as well as cannabinoids and once. Prerequisite: none. Variable credit; 1 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable performance-enhancing substances. The history, , and, for credit under different titles. in some cases, the synthesis of these pharmaceuticals will be covered. Prerequisite: CHGN221, CHGN222, CHGN428. CHGN499. INDEPENDENT STUDY. 0.5-6 Semester Hr. (I, II) Individual research or special problem projects supervised by a CHGN445. . 3.0 Semester Hrs. faculty member, also, when a student and instructor agree on a subject The analysis of biological systems from the perspective of organic/ matter, content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: "Independent Study" form inorganic and physical chemistry, including chemical reactions for the must be completed and submitted to the Registrar. Variable credit; 1 to 6 synthetic preparation of biomolecules and the chemistry behind different credit hours. Repeatable for credit. biotechnological developments and tools. A strong emphasis on the mechanistic basis of biochemical transformations is included. Strategies CHGN502. ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY. 3.0 Semester Hrs. for directing pharmaceuticals or diagnostics to different subcellular Detailed examination of concepts such as molecular symmetry, group locales will be presented. A survey of key advancements in the field of theory, molecular orbital theory, ligand field theory, and crystal field chemical biology will be drawn from the primary literature. Prerequisite: theory. Additional topics include spectroscopy, inorganic reaction CHGN221, CHGN222, CHGN428. mechanisms, and . CHGN503. ADV PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I. 3.0 Semester Hrs. (II) of classical systems. Principles of chemical thermodynamics. with statistical calculation of thermodynamic properties. Theories of chemical kinetics. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Prerequisite: none. 4 CHEMISTRY (CHGN) - (2021-2022 Catalog)

CHGN505. ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY. 3.0 Semester Hrs. CHGN536. ADVANCED POLYMER SYNTHESIS. 3.0 Semester Hrs. Detailed discussion of the more important mechanisms of organic (II) An advanced course in the synthesis of macromolecules. Various reaction. Structural effects and reactivity. The application of reaction methods of polymerization will be discussed with an emphasis on the mechanisms to synthesis and structure proof. Prerequisite: none. 3 hours specifics concerning the syntheses of different classes of organic and lecture; 3 semester hours. inorganic polymers. Prerequisite: CHGN430, ChEN415, MLGN530. 3 CHGN507. ADVANCED ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY. 3.0 Semester Hrs. hours lecture, 3 semester hours. (I) Review of fundamentals of analytical chemistry. Literature of CHGN538. ORGANIC SEMICONDUCTORS: NEW TECHNOLOGIES analytical chemistry and statistical treatment of data. Manipulation FOR EMERGING APPLICATIONS. 3.0 Semester Hrs. of real substances; sampling, storage, decomposition or dissolution, (II) Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) is a display technology that and analysis. Detailed treatment of chemical equilibrium as related to can be found in many commercial products such as the smartphones precipitation, acid-base, complexation and redox . Potentiometry and tablets. This technology was on the R&D bench-top just 10 years and UV-visible absorption spectrophotometry. Prerequisite: none. 3 hours ago and has now reached high volume manufacturing. Other related lecture; 3 semester hours. technologies like organic photovoltaics (OPV) and organic thin film CHGN508. ANALYTICAL SPECTROSCOPY. 3.0 Semester Hrs. transistors (OTFT) are now on the heels of commercialization as well. (II) Detailed study of classical and modern spectroscopic methods; This course will provide an overview on how this meteoric rise from emphasis on instrumentation and application to analytical chemistry bench-top to commercial products occurred as well as the design, problems. Topics include: UV-visible spectroscopy, infrared synthesis and uses of conjugated organic small molecules, oligomers spectroscopy, fluorescence and phosphorescence, , and polymers in applications such as OLEDs (for flat panel displays and arc and spark emission spectroscopy, flame methods, nephelometry lighting), OPV, OTFT, and sensors. Additional topics to be covered are and turbidimetry, reflectance methods, Fourier transform methods in factors governing the materials physical properties and structure-property spectroscopy, photoacoustic spectroscopy, rapid-scanning spectroscopy. relationship in electronic device applications. The prospect of using low Prerequisite: none. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Offered alternate cost printing techniques such as inkjet, screen, and gravure printing in years. the fabrication of roll-to-roll organic based devices will be discussed. Encapsulation, lifetime and reliability issues will also be presented. CHGN510. CHEMICAL SEPARATIONS. 3.0 Semester Hrs. Prerequisites: Organic Chemistry 1 & 2 are encouraged. 3 hours lecture; (II) Survey of separation methods, thermodynamics of phase 3 semester hours. equilibria, thermodynamics of liquid-liquid partitioning, various types of chromatography, exchange, electrophoresis, zone refining, use of CHGN540. PROFESSIONAL SKILLS FOR CHEMICAL SCIENTISTS. inclusion compounds for separation, application of separation technology 1.0 Semester Hr. for determining physical constants, e.g., stability constants of complexes. The goal of this course is to provide students a set of skills that are Prerequisite: CHGN507. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Offered complementary to their core education. The contents of this course cover alternate years. a broad range of topics that will provide the participants a perspective on careers in science and the skill sets necessary to be successful in CHGN511. APPLIED RADIOCHEMISTRY. 3.0 Semester Hrs. each. These skills are in line with the latest recommendations of the (II) The Applied Radiochemistry course is designed for those who have American Chemical Society (ACS) and CSM educational goals. In a budding interest radiochemistry and its applications. A brief overview particular, the 2013 ACS Presidential Commission Report on Graduate of radioactivity and general chemistry will be provided in the first three Education in the Chemical Sciences presents a platform for educational weeks of the course. Follow-on weeks will feature segments focusing reform that includes a focus on multi-level (from general public to on the radiochemistry in the nuclear fuel cycle, radioisotope production, specialists) and multi-platform communication (formal and informal, nuclear forensics and the environment. Prerequisites: CHGN121/ written, oral), an understanding of the global chemical enterprise and CHGN122. 3 hours lecture and discussion; 3 semester hours. the career possibilities within each, an understanding of networking and CHGN512. COLLOID AND SURFACE CHEMISTRY. 3.0 Semester Hrs. collaboration, etc. 1 hour lecture; 1 semester hour. Introduction to colloid systems, capillarity, surface tension and contact CHGN555. POLYMER AND COMPLEX FLUIDS COLLOQUIUM. 1.0 angle, adsorption from solution, micelles and micro - emulsions, the Semester Hr. solid/gas interface, surface analytical techniques, van der Waal forces, Equivalent with CBEN555,MLGN555, electrical properties and colloid stability, some specific colloid systems The Polymer and Complex Fluids Group at the Colorado School (clays, foams and emulsions) will be introduced. of Mines combines expertise in the areas of flow and field based CHGN515. CHEMICAL BONDING IN MATERIALS. 3.0 Semester Hrs. transport, intelligent design and synthesis as well as nanomaterials (I) Introduction to chemical bonding theories and calculations and their and nanotechnology. A wide range of research tools employed by the applications to solids of interest to . The relationship group includes characterization using rheology, scattering, microscopy, between a material?s properties and the bonding of its atoms will be microfluidics and separations, synthesis of novel macromolecules examined for a variety of materials. Includes an introduction to organic as well as theory and simulation involving molecular dynamics and polymers. Computer programs will be used for calculating bonding Monte Carlo approaches. The course will provide a mechanism for parameters. Prerequisite: none. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. collaboration between faculty and students in this research area by providing presentations on topics including the expertise of the group CHGN523. SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY. 3.0 Semester Hrs. and unpublished, ongoing campus research. Prerequisites: none. 1 hour (I) Dependence of properties of solids on chemical bonding and structure; lecture; 1 semester hour. Repeatable for credit to a maximum of 3 hours. principles of crystal growth, crystal imperfections, reactions and diffusion in solids, and the theory of conductors and semiconductors. Prerequisite: none. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Offered alternate years. CHEMISTRY (CHGN) - (2021-2022 Catalog) 5

CHGN560. GRADUATE SEMINAR, M.S.. 1.0 Semester Hr. CHGN599. INDEPENDENT STUDY. 0.5-6 Semester Hr. (I, II) Required for all candidates for the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in (I, II, S) Individual research or special problem projects supervised chemistry and geochemistry. M.S. students must register for the course by a faculty member, also, when a student and instructor agree on a during each semester of residency. Ph.D. students must register each subject matter, content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: ?Independent semester until a grade is received satisfying the prerequisites for Study? form must be completed and submitted to the Registrar. Variable CHGN660. Presentation of a graded non-thesis seminar and attendance credit: 0.5 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for credit under different topics/ at all departmental seminars are required. Prerequisite: Graduate student experience and maximums vary by department. Contact the Department status. 1 semester hour. for credit limits toward the degree. CHGN580. STRUCTURE OF MATERIALS. 3.0 Semester Hrs. CHGN625. MOLECULAR SIMULATION. 3.0 Semester Hrs. (II) Application of X-ray diffraction techniques for crystal and molecular Principles and practice of modern computer simulation techniques structure determination of minerals, inorganic and organometallic used to understand solids, liquids, and gases. Review of the statistical compounds. Topics include the heavy method, data collection foundation of thermodynamics followed by indepth discussion of Monte by moving film techniques and by diffractometers, Fourier methods, Carlo and Molecular Dynamics techniques. Discussion of intermolecular interpretation of Patterson maps, refinement methods, direct methods. potentials, extended ensembles, and mathematical algorithms used in Prerequisite: none. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Offered alternate molecular simulations. Prerequisites: ChEN509 or equivalent, ChEN610 years. or equivalent recommended. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. CHGN581. ELECTROCHEMISTRY. 3.0 Semester Hrs. CHGN660. GRADUATE SEMINAR, Ph.D.. 1.0 Semester Hr. (I) Introduction to theory and practice of electrochemistry. (I, II) Required of all candidates for the doctoral degree in chemistry or potentials, reversible and irreversible cells, activity concept. Interionic geochemistry. Students must register for this course each semester attraction theory, proton transfer theory of acids and bases, mechanisms after completing CHGN560. Presentation of a graded nonthesis seminar and fates of electrode reactions. Prerequisite: none. 3 hours lecture; 3 and attendance at all department seminars are required. Prerequisite: semester hours. Offered alternate years. CHGN560 or equivalent. 1 semester hour. CHGN583. PRINCIPLES AND APPLICATIONS OF SURFACE CHGN698. SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY. 6.0 Semester Hrs. ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES. 3.0 Semester Hrs. (I, II, S) Pilot course or special topics course. Topics chosen from special (II) Instrumental techniques for the characterization of surfaces of solid interests of instructor(s) and student(s). Usually the course is offered only materials; Applications of such techniques to polymers, corrosion, once, but no more than twice for the same course content. Prerequisite: , adhesion science, microelectronics. Methods of analysis none. Variable credit: 0 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for credit under discussed: x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), auger electron different titles. spectroscopy (AES), ion scattering spectroscopy (ISS), secondary CHGN699. INDEPENDENT STUDY. 0.5-6 Semester Hr. ion (SIMS), Rutherford backscattering (RBS), (I, II, S) Individual research or special problem projects supervised scanning and transmission electron microscopy (SEM, TEM), energy by a faculty member, also, when a student and instructor agree on a and wavelength dispersive x-ray analysis; principles of these methods, subject matter, content, and credit hours. Prerequisite: ?Independent quantification, instrumentation, sample preparation. 3 hours lecture; 3 Study? form must be completed and submitted to the Registrar. Variable semester hours. Prerequisite: B.S. in Metallurgy, Chemistry, Chemical credit: 0.5 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for credit under different topics/ Engineering, Physics, or consent of instructor. experience and maximums vary by department. Contact the Department CHGN584. FUNDAMENTALS OF CATALYSIS. 3.0 Semester Hrs. for credit limits toward the degree. (II) The basic principles involved in the preparation, characterization, CHGN707. GRADUATE THESIS / DISSERTATION RESEARCH testing and theory of heterogeneous and homo geneous catalysts are CREDIT. 1-15 Semester Hr. discussed. Topics include chemisorption, adsorption isotherms, diffusion, (I, II, S) Research credit hours required for completion of a Masters-level surface kinetics, promoters, poisons, catalyst theory and design, acid thesis or Doctoral dissertation. Research must be carried out under the base catalysis and soluble transition metal complexes. Examples of direct supervision of the student's faculty advisor. Variable class and important industrial applications are given. Prerequisite: CHGN222. 3 semester hours. Repeatable for credit. hours lecture; 3 semester hours. CHGN585. CHEMICAL KINETICS. 3.0 Semester Hrs. (II) Study of kinetic phenomena in chemical systems. Attention devoted to various theoretical approaches. Prerequisite: none. 3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours. Offered alternate years. CHGN598. SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY. 6.0 Semester Hrs. (I, II, S) Pilot course or special topics course. Topics chosen from special interests of instructor(s) and student(s). Usually the course is offered only once, but no more than twice for the same course content. Prerequisite: none. Variable credit: 0 to 6 credit hours. Repeatable for credit under different titles.