Fall Term Schedule
You can also view the Course Descriptions/ Course Schedules (CDCS) available via the Registrar's Office for the official schedules for the widest range of terms for which such information is available.
Fall 2025
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CHEM 409-1
Shauna Paradine Tschirhart
MW 11:50AM - 1:05PM
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This course surveys contemporary and cutting-edge research topics at the chemistry-biology interface (CBI). The goal is to provide students with a common background and language in scientific principles related to this interdisciplinary field and expand their knowledge about most recent advances in this area, with a particular emphasis on research related to the discovery and development of therapeutic agents and therapeutic targets. The course topics vary from year to year but are all unified by two central themes, namely a) the investigation, identification, and validation of biomolecular targets implicated in human pathologies; b) the discovery, development, and delivery of therapeutics and therapeutic modalities for the treatment of human diseases. Instructors presentation of lecture material is accompanied by interactive in-class discussions in which participants are expected to perform and present a critical analysis of primary literature sources related to the topic in question.
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CHEM 411-1
Brandon Barnett
TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
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(4 credits) This course covers descriptive chemistry of main group elements, bonding in inorganic systems, coordination chemistry and the properties and reactions of transition metal complexes. Two 75 minute lectures per week, 9 workshops, 9 problem sets, three midterm examinations, and a final exam. plus group projects and problem sets. Prerequisite: two semesters Organic Chemistry. Cross listed with CHM 211. (Fall)
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CHEM 415-2
Agnes Thorarinsdottir
TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
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Development of symmetry and group theory concepts and scope of applications to chemical problems. Of particular focus are topics such as molecular orbital theory, ligand field theory, and molecular vibrations that highlight the influence of electronic structure in coordination compounds on determining molecular structure, bonding, magnetic behavior, and reactivity. Examples will be primarily taken directly from recent chemistry literature.
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CHEM 421-2
William Jones
TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
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Examination of the concepts, systems, reactions and applications of organometallic chemistry. Structure and bonding of complexes having carbonyl, alkyl, carbene, olefin, CnHn and related pi ligands. Oxidative addition, insertion, elimination reactions, and other fundamental reactions of organometallic compounds.
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CHEM 423-3
William Jones
TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
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(2 credits) (formerly CHM 422) - An introduction to NMR spectroscopy. Collection, processing, and interpretation of homonuclear and heteronuclear 1D and multidimensional spectra will be covered. Topics to be discussed include chemical shifts, relaxation, and exchange phenomena. Examples from organic, inorganic, and biological chemistry will be used. (Fall, 1/2 semester).
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CHEM 424-01
Agnes Thorarinsdottir
TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
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2 credits (formerly CHM 424) - Molecular and electronic structure determination of inorganic compounds and metal complexes; spectroscopic and physical methods. (Fall - 2nd half semester).
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CHEM 433-1
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MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM
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(4 credits) (Previously Physical Organic Chemistry) is an exploration of the advanced concepts, principles, and practices of organic chemistry, with a focus on the defining relationships between molecular structure, reactivity, and function. You (the student) will take an active role in defining questions, evaluating evidence, weighing arguments, developing and testing hypotheses, and communicating these complex topics to a scientific audience. This study will emphasize electronic structure and bonding, stereoelectronics, stereochemistry and conformational analysis, reaction energetics, and mechanisms of organic reactions including pericyclic reactions and the chemistry of reactive intermediates The course is suitable as a companion course for CHEM 419, 434, and 435 and will highlight the relationships with related areas including organometallic chemistry, polymer chemistry, and biological chemistry. This course is designed for beginning graduate students and upper-level undergraduate students. A strong background in introductory organic chemistry (CHEM 171/172 or 203/204 or equivalent), including a solid knowledge of standard reaction mechanisms and molecular orbital theory, will be assumed as a prerequisite. Class will meet for two 75-Minute sessions each week; co-registration and attendance in one additional 75-minute workshop per week is requires. (Fall)
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CHEM 433-2
Rose Kennedy Aggarwal
R 5:00PM - 7:00PM
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(4 credits) (Previously Physical Organic Chemistry) is an exploration of the advanced concepts, principles, and practices of organic chemistry, with a focus on the defining relationships between molecular structure, reactivity, and function. You (the student) will take an active role in defining questions, evaluating evidence, weighing arguments, developing and testing hypotheses, and communicating these complex topics to a scientific audience. This study will emphasize electronic structure and bonding, stereoelectronics, stereochemistry and conformational analysis, reaction energetics, and mechanisms of organic reactions including pericyclic reactions and the chemistry of reactive intermediates The course is suitable as a companion course for CHEM 419, 434, and 435 and will highlight the relationships with related areas including organometallic chemistry, polymer chemistry, and biological chemistry. This course is designed for beginning graduate students and upper-level undergraduate students. A strong background in introductory organic chemistry (CHEM 171/172 or 203/204 or equivalent), including a solid knowledge of standard reaction mechanisms and molecular orbital theory, will be assumed as a prerequisite. Class will meet for two 75-Minute sessions each week; co-registration and attendance in one additional 75-minute workshop per week is requires. (Fall)
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CHEM 433-3
Rose Kennedy Aggarwal
T 4:50PM - 6:50PM
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(4 credits) (Previously Physical Organic Chemistry) is an exploration of the advanced concepts, principles, and practices of organic chemistry, with a focus on the defining relationships between molecular structure, reactivity, and function. You (the student) will take an active role in defining questions, evaluating evidence, weighing arguments, developing and testing hypotheses, and communicating these complex topics to a scientific audience. This study will emphasize electronic structure and bonding, stereoelectronics, stereochemistry and conformational analysis, reaction energetics, and mechanisms of organic reactions including pericyclic reactions and the chemistry of reactive intermediates The course is suitable as a companion course for CHEM 419, 434, and 435 and will highlight the relationships with related areas including organometallic chemistry, polymer chemistry, and biological chemistry. This course is designed for beginning graduate students and upper-level undergraduate students. A strong background in introductory organic chemistry (CHEM 171/172 or 203/204 or equivalent), including a solid knowledge of standard reaction mechanisms and molecular orbital theory, will be assumed as a prerequisite. Class will meet for two 75-Minute sessions each week; co-registration and attendance in one additional 75-minute workshop per week is requires. (Fall)
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CHEM 441-1
Todd Krauss
MWF 10:25AM - 11:15AM
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(4 credits) This course is an introduction to quantum mechanics with applications to spectroscopy and to atomic and molecular structure. There are weekly problem sets. Students also participate in workshops each week. Prerequisites are PHYS 113-114 (or PHYS 121-122) and MATH 163 or 165. Cross listed with CHM 251. (Fall).
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CHEM 441-2
Todd Krauss
W 4:50PM - 7:05PM
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(4 credits) This course is an introduction to quantum mechanics with applications to spectroscopy and to atomic and molecular structure. There are weekly problem sets. Students also participate in workshops each week. Prerequisites are PHYS 113-114 (or PHYS 121-122) and MATH 163 or 165. Cross listed with CHM 251. (Fall).
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CHEM 441-6
Todd Krauss
T 4:50PM - 7:05PM
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(4 credits) This course is an introduction to quantum mechanics with applications to spectroscopy and to atomic and molecular structure. There are weekly problem sets. Students also participate in workshops each week. Prerequisites are PHYS 113-114 (or PHYS 121-122) and MATH 163 or 165. Cross listed with CHM 251. (Fall).
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CHEM 451-1
Pengfei Huo
MW 9:00AM - 10:15AM
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(4 credits, Fall) Advanced quantum chemistry. This course aims to provide access to quantum aspects of modern physical chemistry research. Topics include: Mathematical tools in quantum mechanics (as required), Dirac ket notation, entanglement, measurement theory, Ehrenfest Theorem, wave packets, 1st and 2nd quantization, spin and orbital angular momentum, density matrix, harmonic oscillator, electronic, rotational and vibrational spectroscopy, approximation methods (stationary and time dependent perturbation theory, WKB), systems of N identical particles, correlation functions, scattering and transfer, quantum informatics.
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CHEM 451-2
Pengfei Huo
F 9:00AM - 10:15AM
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(4 credits, Fall) Advanced quantum chemistry. This course aims to provide access to quantum aspects of modern physical chemistry research. Topics include: Mathematical tools in quantum mechanics (as required), Dirac ket notation, entanglement, measurement theory, Ehrenfest Theorem, wave packets, 1st and 2nd quantization, spin and orbital angular momentum, density matrix, harmonic oscillator, electronic, rotational and vibrational spectroscopy, approximation methods (stationary and time dependent perturbation theory, WKB), systems of N identical particles, correlation functions, scattering and transfer, quantum informatics.
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CHEM 457-01
Yishu Jiang
TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
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This course covers the basic theory and experimental practice of spectroscopy in molecules and condensed matter. A general review or electromagnetic waves is followed by classical and quantum mechanical descriptions of the interaction between light and matter, including time-dependent perturbation theory and derivations of selected rules. A strong background in quantum mechanics (CHEM 251 or equivalent) will be assumed as prerequisite.
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CHEM 460-1
Yishu Jiang
TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
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2 credits - Within the broad area of chemical kinetics, this course will focus on basic concepts of kinetics, photochemistry and electron-transfer (eT). In addition to studying bulk reaction rates, we will discuss Marcus's theory of eT, intramolecular vibrational energy redistribution (IVR) and vibrational cooling, and the fates of photoexcited species (radiative and non-radiative decay channels). We will address the experimental quantification of these kinetics using time-resolved spectroscopy and analysis of kinetic data. The course material will be somewhat continuous with that of CHM 458, Molecular Spectroscopy. (Spring, 2nd half of semester.)
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CHEM 472-1
Shauna Paradine Tschirhart
TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
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This course aims to provide a foundation for effective communication in chemistry, and to instill in students the importance of honing communication skills. The primary aim of this course is to familiarize students with approaches to effectively communicate in a variety of contexts, from fellow experts within their field to non-scientists, and provide a solid foundation for the continued development of broad communication skills. This highly interactive course will follow a seminar style, heavily relying on discussion, in-class activities, and involvement of outside speakers with expertise in relevant course topics.
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CHEM 486-1
Wolf Schroeder
MW 12:30PM - 1:45PM
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Course Topics: Interdisciplinary course on contemporary energy issues, part of a sustainability minor.? Historical development, present state and projected demands of US- American energy production and distribution within the boundary conditions of climate change and global competition.Scientific-technological knowledge of energy production and distribution technologies, energy efficiency. Strategic issues of production technologies: scalability, environmental and biological risks.Present energy policies and prospects for sustainable energy strategies. Student research projects use published data and simulated model energy scenarios.
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CHEM 487-1
Alexander Shestopalov
TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
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Graduate and advanced undergraduate course on surface-specific analytical techniques. The first few lectures of the course will cover basic thermodynamics and kinetics of solid-liquid and solid-gas interfaces, including surface energy and tension, surface forces, adsorption and chemisorption, and self-assembly. The rest of the class will focus on surface spectroscopy and microscopy, including X-ray and UV photoelectron spectroscopy, Auger spectroscopy, secondary ion mass spectrometry, IR and Raman spectroscopy/microscopy and scanning probe microscopy.
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CHEM 495-1
Kathryn Knowles
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees.
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CHEM 495-21
William Jones
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees.
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CHEM 495-22
Rose Kennedy Aggarwal
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees.
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CHEM 495-3
Brandon Barnett
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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No description
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CHEM 495-4
Bradley Nilsson
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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No description
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CHEM 511-1
Ellen Matson Hicks
M 3:25PM - 6:05PM
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Required for first-year graduate students.
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CHEM 513-1
Ellen Matson Hicks
F 8:45AM - 10:15AM
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No description
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CHEM 583-1
Ellen Matson Hicks
W 12:00PM - 1:45PM
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Seminars and colloquia on various topics of research are scheduled regularly, and constitute an important component of graduate education.
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CHEM 595-02
Kara Bren
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.
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CHEM 595-04
Ignacio Franco
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.
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CHEM 595-05
Pengfei Huo
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.
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CHEM 595-06
William Jones
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.
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CHEM 595-07
Rose Kennedy Aggarwal
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.
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CHEM 595-08
Kathryn Knowles
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.
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CHEM 595-09
Todd Krauss
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.
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CHEM 595-10
Ellen Matson Hicks
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.
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CHEM 595-11
David McCamant
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.
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CHEM 595-12
Michael Neidig
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.
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CHEM 595-13
Bradley Nilsson
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.
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CHEM 595-14
Shauna Paradine Tschirhart
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.
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CHEM 595-15
Lewis Rothberg
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.
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CHEM 595-16
Wolf Schroeder
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.
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CHEM 595-17
Alison Frontier
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.
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CHEM 595-18
Ben Miller
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.
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CHEM 595-19
Suxing Hu
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.
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CHEM 595-20
Andrew White
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.
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CHEM 595-21
Jim McGrath
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.
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CHEM 595-22
David Mathews
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.
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CHEM 595-23
Brandon Barnett
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.
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CHEM 595-24
Shuai Zhang
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.
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CHEM 595-25
Benjamin Partridge
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.
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CHEM 595-33
Agnes Thorarinsdottir
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.
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CHEM 595-37
Michael Ruggiero
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.
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CHEM 595-39
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7:00PM - 7:00PM
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This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations.
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CHEM 895-1
Ellen Matson Hicks
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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This course is designed for master's degree students who have completed all required coursework but still need to finalize specific degree requirements under less than half-time enrollment.
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CHEM 995-1
Ellen Matson Hicks
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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This course is designed for PhD students who have completed all required coursework but still need to finalize specific degree requirements under less than half-time enrollment.
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CHEM 999-01
Ellen Matson Hicks
7:00PM - 7:00PM
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This course provides PhD students who have completed or are currently completing 90 credits of coursework and have fulfilled all degree requirements (except for the dissertation) with the opportunity to work full-time on their dissertation. Students will make significant progress toward completing their degrees.
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Fall 2025
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CHEM 511-1
Ellen Matson Hicks
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Required for first-year graduate students. |
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CHEM 451-1
Pengfei Huo
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(4 credits, Fall) Advanced quantum chemistry. This course aims to provide access to quantum aspects of modern physical chemistry research. Topics include: Mathematical tools in quantum mechanics (as required), Dirac ket notation, entanglement, measurement theory, Ehrenfest Theorem, wave packets, 1st and 2nd quantization, spin and orbital angular momentum, density matrix, harmonic oscillator, electronic, rotational and vibrational spectroscopy, approximation methods (stationary and time dependent perturbation theory, WKB), systems of N identical particles, correlation functions, scattering and transfer, quantum informatics. |
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CHEM 433-1
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(4 credits) (Previously Physical Organic Chemistry) is an exploration of the advanced concepts, principles, and practices of organic chemistry, with a focus on the defining relationships between molecular structure, reactivity, and function. You (the student) will take an active role in defining questions, evaluating evidence, weighing arguments, developing and testing hypotheses, and communicating these complex topics to a scientific audience. This study will emphasize electronic structure and bonding, stereoelectronics, stereochemistry and conformational analysis, reaction energetics, and mechanisms of organic reactions including pericyclic reactions and the chemistry of reactive intermediates The course is suitable as a companion course for CHEM 419, 434, and 435 and will highlight the relationships with related areas including organometallic chemistry, polymer chemistry, and biological chemistry. This course is designed for beginning graduate students and upper-level undergraduate students. A strong background in introductory organic chemistry (CHEM 171/172 or 203/204 or equivalent), including a solid knowledge of standard reaction mechanisms and molecular orbital theory, will be assumed as a prerequisite. Class will meet for two 75-Minute sessions each week; co-registration and attendance in one additional 75-minute workshop per week is requires. (Fall) |
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CHEM 409-1
Shauna Paradine Tschirhart
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This course surveys contemporary and cutting-edge research topics at the chemistry-biology interface (CBI). The goal is to provide students with a common background and language in scientific principles related to this interdisciplinary field and expand their knowledge about most recent advances in this area, with a particular emphasis on research related to the discovery and development of therapeutic agents and therapeutic targets. The course topics vary from year to year but are all unified by two central themes, namely a) the investigation, identification, and validation of biomolecular targets implicated in human pathologies; b) the discovery, development, and delivery of therapeutics and therapeutic modalities for the treatment of human diseases. Instructors presentation of lecture material is accompanied by interactive in-class discussions in which participants are expected to perform and present a critical analysis of primary literature sources related to the topic in question. |
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CHEM 486-1
Wolf Schroeder
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Course Topics: Interdisciplinary course on contemporary energy issues, part of a sustainability minor.? Historical development, present state and projected demands of US- American energy production and distribution within the boundary conditions of climate change and global competition.Scientific-technological knowledge of energy production and distribution technologies, energy efficiency. Strategic issues of production technologies: scalability, environmental and biological risks.Present energy policies and prospects for sustainable energy strategies. Student research projects use published data and simulated model energy scenarios. |
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CHEM 441-1
Todd Krauss
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(4 credits) This course is an introduction to quantum mechanics with applications to spectroscopy and to atomic and molecular structure. There are weekly problem sets. Students also participate in workshops each week. Prerequisites are PHYS 113-114 (or PHYS 121-122) and MATH 163 or 165. Cross listed with CHM 251. (Fall). |
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CHEM 433-3
Rose Kennedy Aggarwal
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(4 credits) (Previously Physical Organic Chemistry) is an exploration of the advanced concepts, principles, and practices of organic chemistry, with a focus on the defining relationships between molecular structure, reactivity, and function. You (the student) will take an active role in defining questions, evaluating evidence, weighing arguments, developing and testing hypotheses, and communicating these complex topics to a scientific audience. This study will emphasize electronic structure and bonding, stereoelectronics, stereochemistry and conformational analysis, reaction energetics, and mechanisms of organic reactions including pericyclic reactions and the chemistry of reactive intermediates The course is suitable as a companion course for CHEM 419, 434, and 435 and will highlight the relationships with related areas including organometallic chemistry, polymer chemistry, and biological chemistry. This course is designed for beginning graduate students and upper-level undergraduate students. A strong background in introductory organic chemistry (CHEM 171/172 or 203/204 or equivalent), including a solid knowledge of standard reaction mechanisms and molecular orbital theory, will be assumed as a prerequisite. Class will meet for two 75-Minute sessions each week; co-registration and attendance in one additional 75-minute workshop per week is requires. (Fall) |
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CHEM 441-6
Todd Krauss
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(4 credits) This course is an introduction to quantum mechanics with applications to spectroscopy and to atomic and molecular structure. There are weekly problem sets. Students also participate in workshops each week. Prerequisites are PHYS 113-114 (or PHYS 121-122) and MATH 163 or 165. Cross listed with CHM 251. (Fall). |
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CHEM 411-1
Brandon Barnett
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(4 credits) This course covers descriptive chemistry of main group elements, bonding in inorganic systems, coordination chemistry and the properties and reactions of transition metal complexes. Two 75 minute lectures per week, 9 workshops, 9 problem sets, three midterm examinations, and a final exam. plus group projects and problem sets. Prerequisite: two semesters Organic Chemistry. Cross listed with CHM 211. (Fall) |
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CHEM 423-3
William Jones
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(2 credits) (formerly CHM 422) - An introduction to NMR spectroscopy. Collection, processing, and interpretation of homonuclear and heteronuclear 1D and multidimensional spectra will be covered. Topics to be discussed include chemical shifts, relaxation, and exchange phenomena. Examples from organic, inorganic, and biological chemistry will be used. (Fall, 1/2 semester). |
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CHEM 460-1
Yishu Jiang
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2 credits - Within the broad area of chemical kinetics, this course will focus on basic concepts of kinetics, photochemistry and electron-transfer (eT). In addition to studying bulk reaction rates, we will discuss Marcus's theory of eT, intramolecular vibrational energy redistribution (IVR) and vibrational cooling, and the fates of photoexcited species (radiative and non-radiative decay channels). We will address the experimental quantification of these kinetics using time-resolved spectroscopy and analysis of kinetic data. The course material will be somewhat continuous with that of CHM 458, Molecular Spectroscopy. (Spring, 2nd half of semester.) |
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CHEM 415-2
Agnes Thorarinsdottir
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Development of symmetry and group theory concepts and scope of applications to chemical problems. Of particular focus are topics such as molecular orbital theory, ligand field theory, and molecular vibrations that highlight the influence of electronic structure in coordination compounds on determining molecular structure, bonding, magnetic behavior, and reactivity. Examples will be primarily taken directly from recent chemistry literature. |
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CHEM 421-2
William Jones
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Examination of the concepts, systems, reactions and applications of organometallic chemistry. Structure and bonding of complexes having carbonyl, alkyl, carbene, olefin, CnHn and related pi ligands. Oxidative addition, insertion, elimination reactions, and other fundamental reactions of organometallic compounds. |
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CHEM 424-01
Agnes Thorarinsdottir
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2 credits (formerly CHM 424) - Molecular and electronic structure determination of inorganic compounds and metal complexes; spectroscopic and physical methods. (Fall - 2nd half semester). |
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CHEM 487-1
Alexander Shestopalov
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Graduate and advanced undergraduate course on surface-specific analytical techniques. The first few lectures of the course will cover basic thermodynamics and kinetics of solid-liquid and solid-gas interfaces, including surface energy and tension, surface forces, adsorption and chemisorption, and self-assembly. The rest of the class will focus on surface spectroscopy and microscopy, including X-ray and UV photoelectron spectroscopy, Auger spectroscopy, secondary ion mass spectrometry, IR and Raman spectroscopy/microscopy and scanning probe microscopy. |
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CHEM 457-01
Yishu Jiang
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This course covers the basic theory and experimental practice of spectroscopy in molecules and condensed matter. A general review or electromagnetic waves is followed by classical and quantum mechanical descriptions of the interaction between light and matter, including time-dependent perturbation theory and derivations of selected rules. A strong background in quantum mechanics (CHEM 251 or equivalent) will be assumed as prerequisite. |
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CHEM 472-1
Shauna Paradine Tschirhart
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This course aims to provide a foundation for effective communication in chemistry, and to instill in students the importance of honing communication skills. The primary aim of this course is to familiarize students with approaches to effectively communicate in a variety of contexts, from fellow experts within their field to non-scientists, and provide a solid foundation for the continued development of broad communication skills. This highly interactive course will follow a seminar style, heavily relying on discussion, in-class activities, and involvement of outside speakers with expertise in relevant course topics. |
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CHEM 583-1
Ellen Matson Hicks
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Seminars and colloquia on various topics of research are scheduled regularly, and constitute an important component of graduate education. |
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CHEM 441-2
Todd Krauss
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(4 credits) This course is an introduction to quantum mechanics with applications to spectroscopy and to atomic and molecular structure. There are weekly problem sets. Students also participate in workshops each week. Prerequisites are PHYS 113-114 (or PHYS 121-122) and MATH 163 or 165. Cross listed with CHM 251. (Fall). |
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CHEM 433-2
Rose Kennedy Aggarwal
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(4 credits) (Previously Physical Organic Chemistry) is an exploration of the advanced concepts, principles, and practices of organic chemistry, with a focus on the defining relationships between molecular structure, reactivity, and function. You (the student) will take an active role in defining questions, evaluating evidence, weighing arguments, developing and testing hypotheses, and communicating these complex topics to a scientific audience. This study will emphasize electronic structure and bonding, stereoelectronics, stereochemistry and conformational analysis, reaction energetics, and mechanisms of organic reactions including pericyclic reactions and the chemistry of reactive intermediates The course is suitable as a companion course for CHEM 419, 434, and 435 and will highlight the relationships with related areas including organometallic chemistry, polymer chemistry, and biological chemistry. This course is designed for beginning graduate students and upper-level undergraduate students. A strong background in introductory organic chemistry (CHEM 171/172 or 203/204 or equivalent), including a solid knowledge of standard reaction mechanisms and molecular orbital theory, will be assumed as a prerequisite. Class will meet for two 75-Minute sessions each week; co-registration and attendance in one additional 75-minute workshop per week is requires. (Fall) |
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CHEM 513-1
Ellen Matson Hicks
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CHEM 451-2
Pengfei Huo
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(4 credits, Fall) Advanced quantum chemistry. This course aims to provide access to quantum aspects of modern physical chemistry research. Topics include: Mathematical tools in quantum mechanics (as required), Dirac ket notation, entanglement, measurement theory, Ehrenfest Theorem, wave packets, 1st and 2nd quantization, spin and orbital angular momentum, density matrix, harmonic oscillator, electronic, rotational and vibrational spectroscopy, approximation methods (stationary and time dependent perturbation theory, WKB), systems of N identical particles, correlation functions, scattering and transfer, quantum informatics. |
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