An exploration of modern experimental chemistry. Molecular modeling, electrochemistry, chemical instrumentation, synthesis, and biochemistry experiments will be performed. Students will also design and complete independent projects and explore recent developments in chemistry from the literature.

A study of the compounds of carbon, stressing syntheses, reaction mechanisms, and the intimate connections between molecular structure and reactivity. Lecture, three periods; laboratory, three periods.

A continuation of Chemistry 2070, involving increasingly complex molecules, including biochemicals. Lecture, three periods; laboratory, three periods.

A study of the principles of molecular orbital theory, coordination chemistry of transition metals and its relationship to magnetic and spectroscopic properties, bioinorganic chemistry and solid-state chemistry. Lecture and laboratory, 5 periods.

A study of the chemical nature of cellular components such as amino acids, nucleic acids, proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates and lipids. Intermediary metabolism will be studied. Lecture, three periods; laboratory, three periods.

A study of the states of matter, equilibrium thermodynamics, the properties of solutions and the rates of chemical and physical processes. Lecture, three periods; laboratory, three periods.

A continuation of Chemistry 3130. A study of quantum theory, the electronic structure of atoms and molecules, group theory, and vibrational, electronic, and magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Lecture, three periods; laboratory, three periods.

A study of the principles, methods, and calculations of volumetric, gravimetric, and potentiometric methods of quantitative analysis. An understanding of the analytical method, specifically sampling in also examined. Lecture, three periods; laboratory, three periods.

A study of the principles and methods of modern instrumental analysis with emphasis on the underlying concepts involved. Vibrational, nuclear, atomic and electronic spectroscopies are treated as well as electrochemical and chromatographic techniques. Lecture, three periods; laboratory, three periods.

Reports and discussion of current chemical literature. Seminar is required of all senior chemistry majors. Fall/Spring.

A course of variable content for upper-level students. Topics will not duplicate material covered in other courses.

An advanced survey of modern organic chemistry, linking structural aspects to reaction behavior. Concepts, including stereochemistry, kinetics, thermodynamics, and orbital symmetry, are applied rigorously to selected reactions. Lecture, three periods; laboratory, three periods.

A focus on the chemistry of the transition metals and main group elements. Advanced treatments of chemical-bonding theories and the chemistry of organometallic compounds and bioinorganic compounds. Lecture, three periods; laboratory, three periods.

Work on a research topic under the direction of staff members. Students may enroll for credit more than once. Can substitute for Honors 4500: Independent Study.