Graduate Program

Fall Term Schedule

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Fall 2026

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
CHEM 409-01 Frontier Rsch Chem & Bio Tom Driver TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
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. Location (TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
CHEM 411-01 Inorganic Chemistry I Brandon Barnett TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
(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) Location (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
CHEM 415-02 Group Theory William Jones TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
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. Location (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
CHEM 421-02 Basic Organometallic Chem William Jones TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
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. Location (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
CHEM 426-01 Phys Mthds in inorgnc Chm Agnes Thorarinsdottir TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
The purpose of this course is to familiarize you with the diverse and fascinating characterization techniques available today for determining the structures and properties of inorganic molecules and materials (e.g., X-ray techniques, EPR, NMR, Mössbauer, magnetic measurements). The utility and limitations of each technique will be emphasized using examples from recent chemistry literature. At the end of the course, each student should be able to identify the most favorable physical methods to analyze and properly describe a given inorganic molecule or material that they might encounter in their research projects. CHEM 211 or equivalent is recommended. Location (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
CHEM 427-01 Organic Struct Det T Bradley Nilsson T 11:05AM - 12:20PM
(2 credits) (formerly CHM 426). The modern methods and tools employed for the determination of the structure of complex organic molecules will be discussed. Among the areas discussed are basic NMR, IR, UV and mass spectroscopy. Problem solving techniques will be illustrated and problem solving skills developed by means of problem sets and class examples. (Fall, 2nd half of semester). Location (T 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
CHEM 433-01 Advanced Organic Chem I Alexandra Paton MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM
(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) Location (MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM)
CHEM 433-02 Advanced Organic Chem I Alexandra Paton R 4:50PM - 6:50PM
(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) Location (R 4:50PM - 6:50PM)
CHEM 433-03 Advanced Organic Chem I Alexandra Paton T 4:50PM - 6:50PM
(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) Location (T 4:50PM - 6:50PM)
CHEM 440-01 Bioorganic Chemistry Benjamin Partridge MW 12:30PM - 1:45PM
An introduction to bioorganic chemistry and chemical biology. The course will survey how the principles and tools of organic chemistry can be applied to study, understand, and manipulate biological systems and address fundamental questions in life sciences. Covered topics include: the chemical strategies and mechanisms behind enzyme catalysis; the biosynthesis and chemical synthesis of functionally important biomacromolecules (proteins, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, lipids, terpenoids); bioorthogonal chemistry; drug design; and biomimicry. Not open to first year students and sophomores. Prerequisites: one year of organic chemistry or equivalent required; one semester of undergraduate biochemistry or biology (e.g., BIOL 250 or CHEM 262) is strongly recommended. Location (MW 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
CHEM 441-01 Physical Chemistry I Todd Krauss MWF 10:25AM - 11:15AM
(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. Location (MWF 10:25AM - 11:15AM)
CHEM 441-02 Physical Chemistry I Todd Krauss W 4:50PM - 7:05PM
(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. Location (W 4:50PM - 7:05PM)
CHEM 441-03 Physical Chemistry I Todd Krauss M 4:50PM - 7:05PM
(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. Location (M 4:50PM - 7:05PM)
CHEM 441-06 Physical Chemistry I Todd Krauss T 4:50PM - 7:05PM
(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. Location (T 4:50PM - 7:05PM)
CHEM 457-01 Foundational Concepts in Spectroscopy Yishu Jiang TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
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. Location (TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
CHEM 460-01 Chemical Kinetics Yishu Jiang TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
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. 2nd half of semester Location (TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
CHEM 472-01 Elements of Communication Shauna Paradine Tschirhart MW 9:00AM - 10:15AM
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. Location (MW 9:00AM - 10:15AM)
CHEM 480-01 Special Topics in Organic Chemistry (High-Throughput Experimentation (HTE)) Tom Driver TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
This course covers topics related to Organic Chemistry not well covered in other courses. Location (TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
CHEM 482-01 Special Topics in Physical Chemistry (Raman Spectroscopy: Theory and Experiment) David McCamant MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM
This course covers topics related to Physical Chemistry not well covered in other courses. This course will explore the theory of and experimental implementation of Raman spectroscopy as a probe of molecular structure. Both traditional “spontaneous” Raman and newer pulsed-laser “stimulated” Raman will be discussed. Theoretical treatments will address what molecular characteristics lead to strong Raman scattering and the relationships between a molecule’s resonance Raman excitation profile and its absorption spectrum. We will also perform experiments to gain skills in the collection of Raman spectra, the optics necessary, and how to Location (MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM)
CHEM 487-01 Surface Analysis Alexander Shestopalov TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
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. Location (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
CHEM 495-01 Master's Research Tom Driver 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
CHEM 495-04 Master's Research Bradley Nilsson 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
CHEM 495-21 Master's Research William Jones 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
CHEM 495-22 Master's Research Rose Kennedy Aggarwal 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
CHEM 511-01 Chemistry Seminar Kara Bren M 3:25PM - 6:05PM
Required for first-year graduate students. Location (M 3:25PM - 6:05PM)
CHEM 513-01 Chemistry Colloquium Shauna Paradine Tschirhart F 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Weekly colloquia on various topics of research within Chemistry given by outside experts in the field. These constitute an important component of graduate education as part of the larger departmental seminar series. Location (F 9:00AM - 10:15AM)
CHEM 583-01 Adv Chemistry Sem&Colloquium Shauna Paradine Tschirhart W 12:00PM - 1:45PM
Seminars and colloquia on various topics of research are scheduled regularly, and constitute an important component of graduate education. Location (W 12:00PM - 1:45PM)
CHEM 595-02 PhD Research Kara Bren 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
CHEM 595-04 PhD Research Ignacio Franco 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
CHEM 595-05 PhD Research Pengfei Huo 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
CHEM 595-06 PhD Research William Jones 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
CHEM 595-07 PhD Research Rose Kennedy Aggarwal 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
CHEM 595-08 PhD Research Kathryn Knowles 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
CHEM 595-09 PhD Research Todd Krauss 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
CHEM 595-10 PhD Research Ellen Matson Hicks 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
CHEM 595-11 PhD Research David McCamant 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
CHEM 595-12 PhD Research Michael Neidig 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
CHEM 595-13 PhD Research Bradley Nilsson 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
CHEM 595-14 PhD Research Shauna Paradine Tschirhart 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
CHEM 595-15 PhD Research Lewis Rothberg 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
CHEM 595-16 PhD Research Wolf Schroeder 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
CHEM 595-17 PhD Research Alison Frontier 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
CHEM 595-18 PhD Research Ben Miller 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
CHEM 595-19 PhD Research Alexandra Paton 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
CHEM 595-20 PhD Research Andrew White 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
CHEM 595-21 PhD Research Jim McGrath 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
CHEM 595-22 PhD Research David Mathews 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
CHEM 595-23 PhD Research Brandon Barnett 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
CHEM 595-24 PhD Research Shuai Zhang 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
CHEM 595-25 PhD Research Benjamin Partridge 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
CHEM 595-33 PhD Research Agnes Thorarinsdottir 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
CHEM 595-37 PhD Research Michael Ruggiero 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
CHEM 595-39 PhD Research Tom Driver 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
CHEM 895-01 Master’s Dissertation (P) Shauna Paradine Tschirhart 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master's students the opportunity to work on their dissertation. Students will make progress toward completing degree requirements. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
CHEM 986V-01 Full Time Visiting Student Shauna Paradine Tschirhart 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course affords graduate students visiting the University of Rochester full-time student status. Visiting students will engage in research, discussion, and/or professional training in partnership with an academic department or faculty member. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
CHEM 995-01 Doctoral Dissertation (P) Shauna Paradine Tschirhart 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students the opportunity to work on their dissertation. Students will make progress toward completing degree requirements. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
CHEM 999-01 Doctoral Dissertation (F) Shauna Paradine Tschirhart 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students the opportunity to work full-time on their dissertation. Students will make significant progress toward completing degree requirements. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
Monday
CHEM 511-01 Chemistry Seminar Kara Bren
Required for first-year graduate students.
CHEM 441-03 Physical Chemistry I Todd Krauss
(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.
Monday and Wednesday
CHEM 472-01 Elements of Communication Shauna Paradine Tschirhart
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.
CHEM 433-01 Advanced Organic Chem I Alexandra Paton
(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.
CHEM 482-01 Special Topics in Physical Chemistry (Raman Spectroscopy: Theory and Experiment) David McCamant
This course covers topics related to Physical Chemistry not well covered in other courses.
CHEM 440-01 Bioorganic Chemistry Benjamin Partridge
An introduction to bioorganic chemistry and chemical biology. The course will survey how the principles and tools of organic chemistry can be applied to study, understand, and manipulate biological systems and address fundamental questions in life sciences. Covered topics include: the chemical strategies and mechanisms behind enzyme catalysis; the biosynthesis and chemical synthesis of functionally important biomacromolecules (proteins, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, lipids, terpenoids); bioorthogonal chemistry; drug design; and biomimicry.
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
CHEM 441-01 Physical Chemistry I Todd Krauss
(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.
Tuesday
CHEM 427-01 Organic Struct Det T Bradley Nilsson
(2 credits) (formerly CHM 426). The modern methods and tools employed for the determination of the structure of complex organic molecules will be discussed. Among the areas discussed are basic NMR, IR, UV and mass spectroscopy. Problem solving techniques will be illustrated and problem solving skills developed by means of problem sets and class examples. (Fall, 2nd half of semester).
CHEM 433-03 Advanced Organic Chem I Alexandra Paton
(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.
CHEM 441-06 Physical Chemistry I Todd Krauss
(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.
Tuesday and Thursday
CHEM 411-01 Inorganic Chemistry I Brandon Barnett
(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.
CHEM 415-02 Group Theory William Jones
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.
CHEM 421-02 Basic Organometallic Chem William Jones
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.
CHEM 426-01 Phys Mthds in inorgnc Chm Agnes Thorarinsdottir
The purpose of this course is to familiarize you with the diverse and fascinating characterization techniques available today for determining the structures and properties of inorganic molecules and materials (e.g., X-ray techniques, EPR, NMR, Mössbauer, magnetic measurements). The utility and limitations of each technique will be emphasized using examples from recent chemistry literature. At the end of the course, each student should be able to identify the most favorable physical methods to analyze and properly describe a given inorganic molecule or material that they might encounter in their research projects.
CHEM 487-01 Surface Analysis Alexander Shestopalov
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.
CHEM 409-01 Frontier Rsch Chem & Bio Tom Driver
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.
CHEM 457-01 Foundational Concepts in Spectroscopy Yishu Jiang
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.
CHEM 460-01 Chemical Kinetics Yishu Jiang
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.
CHEM 480-01 Special Topics in Organic Chemistry (High-Throughput Experimentation (HTE)) Tom Driver
This course covers topics related to Organic Chemistry not well covered in other courses.
Wednesday
CHEM 583-01 Adv Chemistry Sem&Colloquium Shauna Paradine Tschirhart
Seminars and colloquia on various topics of research are scheduled regularly, and constitute an important component of graduate education.
CHEM 441-02 Physical Chemistry I Todd Krauss
(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.
Thursday
CHEM 433-02 Advanced Organic Chem I Alexandra Paton
(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.
Friday
CHEM 513-01 Chemistry Colloquium Shauna Paradine Tschirhart
Weekly colloquia on various topics of research within Chemistry given by outside experts in the field. These constitute an important component of graduate education as part of the larger departmental seminar series.