Course List:
-Rutgers Catalog Numbering, Title, (number of credits; 3:lecture course,
4:lecture and lab)
-Conditions, if any
-Course Description
Chemistry Courses:
56:160:506. Materials Chemistry (3)
An introduction to the study of materials including the relationships between
the structures and properties of materials.
56:160:511. Advanced Organic Chemistry, Physical Concepts (3)
Advanced survey of organic chemistry; molecular orbital theory, orbital
symmetry correlations, structure and stereochemistry of organic molecules,
chemistry of reactive intermediates including free-radicals, photochemistry,
structure-reactivity relationships, molecular rearrangements.
56:160:512. Advanced Organic Chemistry, Synthetic Methods (3)
Advanced survey of synthetic tranformations and reaction mechanisms.
56:160:513. Organic Analysis (3)
Interpretation and use of infrared, visible, ultraviolet spectroscopy,
mass spectrometry, and nuclear magnetic resonance for the identification
of organic compounds. Combination with separation techniques is included.
56:160:514. Introduction to Molecular Modeling (3)
Introduction to the use of computer-assisted molecular modeling techniques
for the study of chemical problems; lectures on theoretical principles;
instruction in use of modern modeling programs; computer projects involving
solution of chemical problems.
56:160:515,516. Polymer Chemistry I,II (3,3)
Introduction to the physical chemistry of macromolecules aimed at understanding
relations between molecular structure and properties of high polymers.
56:160:517. Polymer Chemistry Laboratory (1)
Instruction in the use of major instrumentation for the characterization
of physical properties of high polymers.
56:160:519. Fluorocarbons (3)
The course will provide a survey of the chemistry of fluorinated organic
molecules emphasizing a broad mechanistic basis. Areas covered will
include comparisons of fluorinated and hydrocarbon compounds;
introduction of organofluorine chemistry; Preparation of highly
Fluorinated molecules; Partial and Selective Fluorination, Influence of
Fluorine and Fluorocarbon Groups on Reaction Centres; Nucleophilic
Displacement and Elimination from Fluorocarbon Systems;
Polyfluoro-alkanes, -alkenes and -alkynes; Polyfluoroaromatic Compounds;
organometallic compounds and 19F Nuclear Magnetic Resonance.
56:160:522. Molecular Spectroscopy (3)
Principles of electronic and vibrational spectroscopy of polyatomic molecules.
Emphasis on the ways in which spectra yield information about molecular
properties.
56:160:523. Numerical Methods in Chemistry (3)
Numerical integration and differentiation, Taylor series, Fourier transforms,
as used in data analysis in chemistry.
56:160:524 Chemical Statistical Mechanics (3)
Principles, thermodynamics, Fermi and Bose distributions, non-ideal gases,
phase equilibria, solutions, reactions, fluctuations, phase transitions.
56:160:525 Density Functional Theory and Applications (3)
Fundamentals of density functional theory. Properties of atoms, molecules,
solids, and surfaces. Recent advances.
56:160:526 Surface Chemistry (3)
Experimental spectroscopies, thermodynamics, chemical analysis, structure,
phase transitions, optical properties, physisorption, chemisorption, energy
transfer, and reactions at surfaces .
56:160:527 Principles of Quantum Chemistry (3)
Schroedinger equation, angular momentum, symmetry, perturbation theory,
self-consistent field theory, molecular quantum mechanics.
56:160:528 Theory of solids (3)
Prerequisite: Solid-state chemistry (50:160:537) or equivalent.
Band theory, thermodynamics, transport, optical properties, phonons, and
magnetism.
56:160:531,532. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I and II (3,3)
Theoretical methods, reaction mechanisms, spectroscopy, magnetism, and
stereochemistry as applied to Inorganic compounds. Emphasis on coordination
compounds of transition metals.
56:160:533. Symmetry Applications in Chemistry (3)
Principles and applications of molecular and crystal symmetry. Topics include
point groups, character tables, representations of groups and other aspects
of group theory, symmetry applications in structure and bonding, molecular
orbital theory and ligand field theory, and selection rules for electronic,
vibrational and rotational spectroscopy.
56:160:535. X-ray Crystallography (3)
An introductory course in the principles and applications of X-ray crystallography
to the structural chemistry. Topics include symmetry properties of crystals,
space groups, determination of crystal structure by X-ray diffraction and
analysis of X-ray photographic and diffraction data.
56:160:536. X-ray Crystallography Laboratory (1)
Experimental techniques of X-ray crystallography and diffractometry. Data
collection using single crystal X-ray diffractometer. Structure solution
and refinement by various methods.
56:160:537. Solid-State Chemistry (3)
Experimental and theoretical aspects of solids. Topics include synthetic
and crystal growth methods, solid-state structures, structure characterizations,
phase diagrams, and chemical, physical, and electronic properties of solids.
56:160:538. Solid-State Chemistry Laboratory (1)
Experimental methods and techniques for the preparation of solid-state
materials. Use of X-ray diffraction, and optical and thermal instruments
for structure analysis and property studies.
56:160:539. Inorganic Chemistry of Less Familiar Elements (3)
The Chemistry and associated correlations with spectroscopy, kinetics,
thermodynamics, structure, reaction mechanism, and chemical properties of
the less frequently studied elements.
56:160:541. Electrochemistry (3)
The theory and applications of electrochemical principles and techniques,
including voltametry, potentiometry, chronopotentiometry, and spectroelectrochemistry.
56:160:545. Radiochemistry and Radiation Chemistry(3)
Prerequisite: 50:160:415 (Radioisotope Methodology) or equivalent
Interactions of ionizing radiation with matter and the resulting radiation-induced
chemical reactions: excitation, ionization, free radical formation and recombination;
chemical consequences of nuclear reactions;"hot atom" chemistry.
56:160:546. Radiation and Nuclear Chemistry(3)
Study of nuclear reactions, ionizing radiation and its effects on the chemistry
of matter. Microscale manipulations, physical aspects, target fabrications,
compound syntheses, detectors, and other specialized techniques will be
investigated.
56:160:551. Electronic Instrumentaion (3)
Provides the necessary background to assemble, trouble shoot, and design
electronic instrumentaion. Laboratory included. Topics cover analog-to-digital
and digital-to-analog signal conversion, sampling and integration to improve
signal-to-noise ratio, conversion of ac to regulated dc voltage, digital
logic gates and interfacing equipment.
56:160:575,576. Special Topics in Chemistry (BA,BA)
The subject matter varies according to the interest of the instructor and
is drawn from areas of current chemical interest.
Biochemistry Courses:
56:115:511,512. Biochemistry I,II (3,3)
A detailed examination of the chemistry and metabolism of biological compounds;
structure and function of macromolecules; biosynthetic pathways; bioenergetics;
molecular aspects of gene regulation; special topics.
56:115:521. Bio-organic Chemistry (3)
Biopolymers; protein models; principles of catalysis; structure-reactivity
relationships; enzyme kinetics; stereochemistry of enzymatic reactions;
enzyme inhibitor design; peptide and protein de novo design; interactive computer graphics modeling.
56:115:522. Protein Structure and Function (3)
Basic structural principles of polypeptides; mechanisms of enzyme catalysis;
biosynthesis and degradation of proteins; biophysical techniques used in
the determination of peptide and protein structure; protein folding; protein
engineering; catalytic antibodies; peptide and protein de novo design; solid-phase
peptide synthesis; interactive computer graphics modeling.
56:115:523. Bio-Inorganic Chemistry (3)
The role of inorganic species in activating and inhibiting catalysis by
metalloenzymes in electron and chemical transport by metalloproteins, and
in maintaining molecular structures through metal folding and crosslinking
of biomolecules as well as the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and
excretion of inorganic species in biological systems.
56:115:524. Natural Product Chemistry (3)
A survey of carbohydrates, amino acids, peptides, biopolymers, heteroaromatics,
terpenes, steroids, fatty acids,and alkaloids.
56:115:525. Peptide Chemistry (3)
Physical and chemical properties of amino acids; reactions and mechanisms
in peptide synthesis; functional group protection schemes; solution, liquid-phase,
and solid-phase peptide synthesis; combinatorial methods; biophysicaltechniques.
56:115:526. Peptide Chemistry Laboratory (1).
Experimental techniques in peptide synthesis and isolation with emphasis
on solid-phase methodology and HPLC purification.
56:115:575,576. Special Topics in Biochemistry (BA,BA)
The subject matter varies according to the expertise of the instructor
and is drawn from areas of current biochemical interest.
56:115:619,620. Individual Studies in Biochemistry (BA,BA)
Designed for students conducting original projects in chemistry in lieu
of research thesis. The project is designed and conducted in consultation
with a sponsor from, or designated by the graduate faculty.
56:115:701,702. Research in Biochemistry (BA,BA)
Prerequisite: Permission of Thesis Advisor.
Open only to students working on research for the thesis.
General Interest:
56:160:601,602. Seminar in Chemistry (BA,BA)
Single topics of current interest are regularly presented and discussed
by students, faculty, and invited experts.
56:160:619,620 Individual Studies in Chemistry (BA,BA)
Designed for students conducting original projects in chemistry in lieu
of research thesis. The project is designed and conducted in consultation
with a sponsor from, or designated by the graduate faculty.
56:160:701,702. Research in Chemistry (BA,BA)
Prerequisite: Permission of Thesis Advisor.
Open only to students working on research for the thesis.
56:160:800. Matriculation Continued (0)
Continuous registration may be accomplished by enrolling for at least 3
credits in standard courses, including research courses, or by enrolling
in this course for 0 credits. Students actively engaged in study toward
their degree who are using university facilities and faculty time are expected
to enroll for the appropriate credits.
56:160:866. Graduate Assistantship (BA)
56:160:877. Teaching Assistantship (BA)