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Chemistry The notations F, W, Sp, Su, and even or odd indicate which quarter(s) of even or odd numbered calendar years the course is normally offered. Courses not designated “even” or “odd” are offered each year. Some courses may be taken with the consent of the instructor. |
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CHM 318L - Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1)
Application of reaction mechanisms toward the synthesis of organic molecules. Interpretation of IR and NMR spectra of organic molecules.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 317L ; CHM 315 (or concurrent enrollment).
Component(s): 1 three-hour laboratory. Product fee required.
When Offered: F, W, Sp, Su
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CHM 319L - Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1)
Multistep syntheses. Extensive interpretation of IR and NMR spectra of organic compounds.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 318L ; CHM 316 (or concurrent enrollment).
Component(s): 1 three-hour laboratory. Product fee required.
When Offered: F, W, Sp, Su
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CHM 321/321L - Elements of Biochemistry (3/1)
The fundamental concepts of biochemistry with emphasis on structure-function relationships as they relate to carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Designed for students who are required to take one quarter of biochemistry.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 201 and CHM 250L , or CHM 315 and CHM 317L .
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving, 1 three-hour laboratory.
When Offered: F, W, Sp, Su
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CHM 327 - Biochemistry (3)
Chemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and enzymes. Enzyme reactions and kinetics; glycolysis and the citric acid cycle metabolism.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 316 and CHM 317L .
Corequisite(s): CHM 327L .
When Offered: F, W
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CHM 327L - Biochemistry Laboratory (1)
Laboratory work includes the study of pH and buffers, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and enzyme kinetics. Qualitative and quantitative methods employing instrumental analysis are included.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 316 and CHM 317L .
Corequisite(s): CHM 327 .
When Offered: F, W
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CHM 328 - Biochemistry (3)
Chemistry of vitamins, trace metals and important agents in metabolic control; glyoxalate cycle, pentose phosphate pathway, electron transport, cellular control, photosynthesis and nucleic acid structures. Nutritional chemistry, as it relates to vitamin function, is also covered.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 327 and CHM 327L .
Corequisite(s): CHM 328L .
When Offered: W, Sp
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CHM 328L - Biochemistry Laboratory (1)
Standard curve for protein analysis as well as spectrophotometric quantitation, isolation and partial purification of biomolecules using centrifugation, liquid column chromatography, salts, heat treatment and electrophoresis. Laboratory work includes study of tissue extracts and other instrumental methods in biochemistry.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 327 and CHM 327L .
Corequisite(s): CHM 328 .
When Offered: W, Sp
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CHM 329 - Biochemistry (3)
Metabolism of lipids and nucleic acids, biochemistry of DNA replication, RNA transcription protein translation and membrane dynamics.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 328 and CHM 328L .
Corequisite(s): CHM 329L .
When Offered: Sp, Su
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CHM 329L - Biochemistry Laboratory (1)
Purification and analysis of membranes, analysis of protein ligand interactions, extraction and denaturation of DNA. Laboratory work includes denaturing electrophoresis, spectrophotometry and other instrumental methods in biochemistry.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 328 and CHM 328L .
Corequisite(s): CHM 329 .
When Offered: Sp, Su
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CHM 331/331L - Clinical Chemistry (2/2)
Introduction to the principles and procedures used in the clinical laboratory for the analysis of blood and urine specimens.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 327 /CHM 327L or CHM 321/321L , and minimum grade of D in CHM 221/221L .
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 2 lectures/problem-solving, 2 three-hour laboratories.
When Offered: W, Sp
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CHM 340 - The Chemist in Industry (4)
Survey of roles and expectations for chemists in industry and applications of chemical reactions and principles in the petroleum, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, food, inorganics, polymers, aerospace, coatings and metal industries. Interfaces with economics, patents, chemical engineering and communication. Guest speakers and plant visits.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 123 /CHM 123L and CHM 201 or CHM 314 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
When Offered: Sp
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CHM 342/342L - Spectroscopic Methods (2/2)
Theory and practice of modern analytical techniques based primarily on optical spectroscopy such as UV, IR, AAS, AFS, AES and fluorescence.
Prerequisite(s): minimum grade of D in CHM 221/221L .
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 2 lectures/problem-solving, 2 three-hour laboratories.
When Offered: F
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CHM 343/343L - Separation Methods (2/2)
Theory and practice of modern analytical separation methods primarily encompassing various chromatographic techniques.
Prerequisite(s): minimum grade of D in CHM 221/221L .
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 2 lectures/problem-solving, 2 three-hour laboratories.
When Offered: W
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CHM 344/344L - Electroanalytical Methods (2/2)
Theory and practice of modern analytical electrochemistry, with particular emphasis on potentiometry, voltammetry, amperometry, coulometry, chronopotentiometry and cyclic and pulse methods.
Prerequisite(s): minimum grade of D in CHM 221/221L .
Component(s): 2 lectures/problem-solving, 2 three-hour laboratories.
When Offered: Sp
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CHM 347/347L - Theory of Chemical Instrumentation (1/1)
Theory of chemical instrument systems with emphasis on the selection of instrumentation appropriate to a measurement or control problem.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 344/344L .
Component(s): 1 lecture/problem, 1 three-hour laboratory.
When Offered: Sp
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CHM 352/352L - Physical Chemistry/Laboratory (1/2)
Laboratory experiments illustrating principles of physical chemistry.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 221/221L ; CHM 304/304A or CHM 311 .
Concurrent: Concurrent: CHM 305 or CHM 312 .
Component(s): 1 recitation and 2 three-hour laboratories.
When Offered: W
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CHM 353L - Physical Chemistry Laboratory (2)
Advanced laboratory applications of physical chemistry. Required for certification by the American Chemical Society.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 352/352L .
Component(s): 2 three-hour laboratories.
When Offered: Sp
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CHM 360 - Introduction to Molecular Simulations (4)
Modeling of electrostatic interactions between atoms and molecules, fundamentals of statistical mechanics. Use of methods such as Monte Carlo and molecular dynamics simulations to demonstrate these concepts.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 123 , CHM 260 , MAT 116 , PHY 133 and CS 128 or their equivalents.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem solving.
When Offered: Sp
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CHM 400 - Special Study for Upper Division Students (1-2)
Individual or group investigation, research, studies or surveys of selected problems.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter.
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CHM 401 - Inorganic Chemistry (3)
Modern concepts of inorganic chemistry including chemical bonding, acid/base, coordination chemistry, kinetics, organo-metallics and catalysis. To be taken in sequence. Required for certification by the American Chemical Society.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 313 or CHM 305 .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
When Offered: F, W
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CHM 402 - Inorganic Chemistry (3)
Modern concepts of inorganic chemistry including chemical bonding, acid/base, coordination chemistry, kinetics, organo-metallics and catalysis. To be taken in sequence. Required for certification by the American Chemical Society.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 401 .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
When Offered: F, W
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CHM 409 - Polymer Chemistry (3)
Types of polymers and polymerization reactions; properties of polymer solutions and the determination of molecular weights; elasticity and other bulk properties.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 316 , CHM 305 or CHM 313 , and MAT 216 .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
When Offered: Sp, odd years
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CHM 411 - Reaction Kinetics (3)
Kinetics and mechanisms of chemical reactions. Transition state theory, collision theory, photochemical excitation and dissociation, homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis. Analysis and solution of problems.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 305 or CHM 313 ; MAT 216 .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
When Offered: W
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CHM 413 - Introduction to Colloid and Surface Chemistry (3)
Gas-liquid, gas-solid and solid-liquid interfaces. Adsorption and surface area determination. The electrical double layer and its relation to flocculation and electrokinetic phenomena.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 305 or CHM 313 .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
When Offered: Sp, even years
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CHM 415 - Chemical Thermodynamics (3)
Fundamental aspects of chemical thermodynamics, including the first, second, and third laws. Studies of chemical and phase equilibria, enthalpy, entropy, work and free energy. Relationship to molecular structure and statistical mechanics.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 305 or CHM 313 ; MAT 216 .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
When Offered: F
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CHM 416 - Macromolecular Modeling (4)
Theoretical studies and applications of computational techniques to macromolecular (i.e. polymers, proteins, and nucleic acids) structure, stability and function. Brownian dynamics, Poisson-Boltzmann electrostatics, potential of mean force, and homology modeling. Molecular graphics to aid in application of methods and interpretation of results.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 260 , and either CHM 327 or CHM 321/321L .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
When Offered: F, even years
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CHM 417 - Computational Biochemistry (4)
Theoretical underpinnings of computational methods in modern biochemistry and practical training in use of them. Sequence entry, and editing, sequence alignment, phylogenetic analysis, homology searching, elementary protein structure prediction, display and evaluation of 3D molecular structures.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 260 , CHM 321/321L , CHM 327 or BIO 450 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problems-solving.
When Offered: W, even years
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CHM 418 - Methods of Data Acquisition (4)
Concepts behind collection of experimental data in chemistry. Methods required for the analysis of data. Methods and experimental considerations required for implementation of electron/photon counting for quantitative analysis.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 352/352L , MAT 216 .
Component(s): 3 lectures/one recitation.
When Offered: Sp
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CHM 419 - Introduction to Quantum Chemistry (3)
Mathematical preliminaries, postulates of quantum chemistry, wave functions for some simple chemical models, the central force problem, the Aufbau principle, hybrid orbitals, approximation methods and Hund’s multiplicity rule.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 305 or CHM 313 ; MAT 216 .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
When Offered: F, even years
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CHM 420 - Computational Chemistry (4)
Applied quantum mechanical studies of molecular geometries, electronic excited states, potential energy surfaces and conformational structures spanning from small diatomic species to large biochemical molecules. Spectroscopic problems emphasized. Molecular graphics used to aid in both ab initio and molecular mechanics.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 313 , MAT 216 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
When Offered: Sp, odd years
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CHM 421 - Solution Equilibria in Analytical Chemistry (2)
Study of advanced acid-base theory, complexation, nonaqueous acidbase, solvent extraction and ion-exchange equilibria.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 313 or CHM 305 .
Component(s): 2 lectures.
When Offered: F
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CHM 422/422L - Organic Synthesis (2/2)
Theoretical and practical study of synthetic strategies in organic chemistry.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of D in CHM 221/221L , and a minimum grade of C- in CHM 316 and C in CHM 319L .
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 2 lectures/problem-solving, 2 three-hour laboratories.
When Offered: Sp
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CHM 423/423L - Physical Organic Chemistry (2/2)
Theoretical and practical study of experimental techniques used by organic chemists to investigate problems in reaction mechanisms, catalysis, solution chemistry and substituent effects.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 316 , CHM 319L , CHM 313 or CHM 305 , and minimum grade of D in CHM 221/221L .
Component(s): 2 lectures/ problem-solving, 2 three-hour laboratories.
When Offered: W
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CHM 424/424L - Organic Analysis (2/2)
Structure determination of organic compounds by elemental and functional group analysis using classical methods and modern chromatographic and spectroscopic methods.
Prerequisite(s): minimum grade of D in CHM 221/221L , and minimum grade of C- in CHM 316 and C in CHM 319L .
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment.
Component(s): 2 lectures, 2 three-hour laboratories.
When Offered: F
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CHM 448/448L - Modern FT-NMR (3/1)
Fundamentals of one- and two-dimensional NMR and basic understanding of the pulse sequences for a variety of NMR experiments (proton, C-13, SPT, INEPT, DEPT, COSY, HETCOR and NOE). Interpretation of such spectra to determine organic structures. Experience on FT-NMR instrument in weekly sessions to be arranged with instructor.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 316 , CHM 319L and CHM 305 or CHM 313 .
When Offered: F
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CHM 450 - Bioanalytical Chemistry (4)
Application of instrumental analytical techniques to problems in biotechnology and clinical medicine. Uniqueness of problems inherent in analysis of biological samples and the application of state-of-the-art separation and assay techniques.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 221/221L and CHM 327 /CHM 327L or CHM
221/221L and CHM 321/321L .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
When Offered: Sp, odd years
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CHM 451/451L - Enzymology (3/1)
The nature of enzymes including enzyme kinetics, mechanisms of enzyme-catalyzed reactions, enzyme inhibitors, classification of enzymes.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 329 /CHM 329L .
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving, 1 three-hour laboratory.
When Offered: F, even years
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CHM 452/452L - Biochemical Preparations (1/2)
Isolation of some eight different materials from plant and animal sources, such as a blood protein fraction, a plant nucleic acid, a plant terpene, a hormone preparation, a metabolic intermediate and a urinary excretion product.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 329 /CHM 329L .
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 1 lecture/problem, 2 three-hour laboratories.
When Offered: W, even years
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CHM 453 - Recombinant DNA Biochemistry (3)
Fundamental aspects of the biochemistry of Recombinant DNA and its applications to current biochemical research and industry. Includes germane aspects of the chemistry, structure and biochemistry of RNA and DNA macromolecules.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 329 /CHM 329L or taken concurrently.
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
When Offered: Sp
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CHM 454 - Nutrient Biochemistry and Metabolism (3)
An advanced course covering the biochemistry of vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, lipids and proteins. For example: absorption, transport metabolism and storage of these important biochemicals.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 329 /CHM 329L .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
When Offered: W, odd years
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CHM 459 - Green Chemistry (4)
Principles and important concepts of green chemistry including exploration of how organic chemistry, product development, plant safety, market development, environmental impacts, and financial incentives holistically affect the development of green processes and cleaner technologies.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C- in CHM 316 and CHM 318L .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
When Offered: W
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CHM 460 - Air Pollution Problems (3)
Concepts of air pollution: major air pollutants; sources; future problems.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 216 .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
When Offered: W
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CHM 491 - Senior Research Project (3)
Senior level research or project. Individual consultation and supervision. Independent literature review, project design, data collection and interpretation of results. Formal report.
Prerequisite(s): minimum GPA of 2.0 in major.
When Offered: F, W, Sp, Su
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CHM 492 - Senior Research Project (3)
Senior level research or project. Individual consultation and supervision. Independent literature review, project design, data collection and interpretation of results. Formal report.
Prerequisite(s): minimum GPA of 2.0 in major.
When Offered: F, W, Sp, Su
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CHM 493 - Undergraduate Seminar (2)
A study of current developments in chemistry and a discussion of periodical literature at an appropriate level.
Prerequisite(s): All required 300-level chemistry courses.
Component(s): 2 lecture discussions.
When Offered: F, W, Sp
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CHM 499/499A/499L - Special Topics for Upper Division Students (1-4/1-4/1-4)
Group study of a selected topic, the title to be specified in advance.
Component(s): Instruction is by lecture, laboratory or a combination.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.
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CHM 522 - Advances in Chemical Physics (3)
Application of quantum chemistry to problems of atomic and molecular structure; molecular orbital and valence bond theories. Theory of transition moments and application to IR, UV, Raman and spin resonance spectroscopy. Applications of reaction dynamics.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 419 or consent of instructor.
Component(s): 3 lecture discussions.
When Offered: W, Sp, odd years
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CHM 523 - Advances in Chemical Physics (3)
Application of quantum chemistry to problems of atomic and molecular structure; molecular orbital and valence bond theories. Theory of transition moments and application to IR, UV, RAMAN and spin resonance spectroscopy. Applications of reaction dynamics.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 419 or consent of instructor.
Component(s): 3 lecture discussions.
When Offered: W, Sp, odd years
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CHM 531 - Solution and Relaxation Kinetics (3)
The main focus will be on the application of relaxation kinetics to the study and analysis of relatively complex multi-step reactions in solution. Treatment will unify practical and theoretical considerations with respect to experimental design, instrumentation, limitations and relationship to conventional kinetic methods. Specific topics will include: spectrophotometric detection of intermediate, reversible and nonreversible systems, introduction to normal mode analysis, amplitude effects and detailed analysis of representative examples from the recent literature and research in progress.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 305 or CHM 313 or consent of instructor.
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
When Offered: Sp, even years
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CHM 541 - Selected Topics in Organic Chemistry (3)
Recent advances in topics of interest in the area of organic chemistry, for example, reaction mechanism, synthesis, spectroscopy, polymers, heterocycles, natural products as well as physical organic, organometallic, bio-organic, industrial and photochemistries.
Component(s): 3 lecture discussions.
Repeatable: Each course may be repeated once for credit.
When Offered: F, W, Sp
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CHM 542 - Selected Topics in Organic Chemistry (3)
Recent advances in topics of interest in the area of organic chemistry, for example, reaction mechanism, synthesis, spectroscopy, polymers, heterocycles, natural products as well as physical organic, organometallic, bio-organic, industrial and photochemistries.
Component(s): 3 lecture discussions.
Repeatable: Each course may be repeated once for credit.
When Offered: F, W, Sp
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CHM 543 - Selected Topics in Organic Chemistry (3)
Recent advances in topics of interest in the area of organic chemistry, for example, reaction mechanism, synthesis, spectroscopy, polymers, heterocycles, natural products as well as physical organic, organometallic, bio-organic, industrial and photochemistries.
Component(s): 3 lecture discussions.
Repeatable: Each course may be repeated once for credit.
When Offered: F, W, Sp
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CHM 544 - Special Topics in Organic Chemistry (3)
Selected topics in organic chemistry.
Component(s): 3 lecture discussions.
Repeatable: Course may be repeated once for credit.
When Offered: Sp, even years
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CHM 550 - Seminar in Chemistry (1)
Special study in selected areas of chemistry.
Component(s): 1 seminar.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of 3 units.
When Offered: F, W, Sp
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CHM 553 - Advances in Physical Chemistry (3)
Selected topics from advanced physical chemistry such as statistical mechanics, electrochemistry kinetics and solution chemistry.
Component(s): 3 lecture discussions.
When Offered: F, odd years; W, even years, respectively
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CHM 554 - Advances in Physical Chemistry (3)
Selected topics from advanced physical chemistry such as statistical mechanics, electrochemistry kinetics and solution chemistry.
Component(s): 3 lecture discussions.
When Offered: F, odd years; W, even years, respectively
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CHM 561 - Selected Topics in Biochemistry (3)
Basic principles as applied to topics of biochemical interest, such as: cellular energetics and kinetics, analysis of the structure and function of proteins and other macromolecules, feedback control metabolism, trace nutrients, biochemistry of membranes, marine biochemistry, biochemical genetics and biochemical evolution.
Component(s): 3 lecture discussions.
Repeatable: Each course may be repeated once for credit.
When Offered: W, Sp
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CHM 562 - Selected Topics in Biochemistry (3)
Basic principles as applied to topics of biochemical interest, such as: cellular energetics and kinetics, analysis of the structure and function of proteins and other macromolecules, feedback control metabolism, trace nutrients, biochemistry of membranes, marine biochemistry, biochemical genetics and biochemical evolution.
Component(s): 3 lecture discussions.
Repeatable: Each course may be repeated once for credit.
When Offered: W, Sp
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CHM 565 - Biochemical Mechanisms (3)
General mechanistic principles of organic and inorganic chemistry as they relate to biochemistry.
Component(s): 3 lecture discussions.
When Offered: F, odd years
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CHM 567 - Advanced Clinical Chemistry (3)
Chemical basis of recent advances in analytical methods and techniques, basis of new instrumentation, treatment of data and interpretations of clinical analyses.
Component(s): 3 lecture discussions.
When Offered: Sp, odd years
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CHM 571 - Advances in Inorganic Chemistry (3)
Selected topics in advanced inorganic chemistry such as physical methods of inorganic chemistry, reaction mechanisms, organometallic chemistry and applications of group theory.
Component(s): 3 lecture discussions.
When Offered: W, Sp, even years
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CHM 572 - Advances in Inorganic Chemistry (3)
Selected topics in advanced inorganic chemistry such as physical methods of inorganic chemistry, reaction mechanisms, organometallic chemistry and applications of group theory.
Component(s): 3 lecture discussions.
Repeatable: Course may be repeated 3 times for credit.
When Offered: W, Sp, even years
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CHM 581 - Advances in Analytical Chemistry (3)
Selected topics in modern analytical chemistry.
Component(s): 3 lecture discussions.
Repeatable: Each course may be repeated once for credit.
When Offered: F, W, Sp
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CHM 582 - Advances in Analytical Chemistry (3)
Selected topics in modern analytical chemistry.
Component(s): 3 lecture discussions.
Repeatable: Course may be repeated 3 times for credit.
When Offered: F, W, Sp
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CHM 583 - Advances in Analytical Chemistry (3)
Selected topics in modern analytical chemistry.
Component(s): 3 lecture discussions.
Repeatable: Each course may be repeated once for credit.
When Offered: F, W, Sp
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CHM 691 - Directed Study (1-3)
Independent study in an area chosen by the student under the supervision and direction of a graduate faculty member.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 3 units. Unconditional standing required.
When Offered: F, W, Sp, Su
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CHM 694 - Thesis Research in Chemistry (1-3)
Research in area of specialization conducted as part of the preparation for writing a thesis under the direction of a graduate faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): Unconditional standing required.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units.
When Offered: F, W, Sp, Su
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CHM 696 - Master’s Degree Thesis (1-3)
Compilation, evaluation, interpretation and report of research for thesis.
Prerequisite(s): Advancement to Candidacy required.
Minimum/Maximum Units: (3 units minimum.) Total credit limited to 9 units.
When Offered: F, W, Sp, Su
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CHM 699 - Master’s Degree Continuation (0)
Enrollment in this course allows candidates that have enrolled in the maximum number of thesis or project units to maintain resident status in order to receive university services. Approval of faculty advisor is required to register for this class.
Prerequisite(s): Advancement to candidacy is required.
Grading: Mandatory credit/no credit grading basis.
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CHE 131/141L - Introduction to Chemical Engineering/Laboratory (2/1)
Introduction to the professions of Chemical and Materials (CME) engineering and CME analysis. Analysis of selected processes and discussions of contemporary issues and their impacts on society. Use of computer tools to solve engineering problems. Process variables and basic techniques of material balance.
Prerequisite(s): EPT score of 147 or higher, or grade of C or better in ENG 106 or ENG 108 , or grade of D- or better in ENG 103 or ENG 104 or ENG 107 or ENG 109 or ENG 110 ; and MAT 105 or equivalent or higher.
Component(s): 2 lectures/problem-solving.
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CHE 132/142L - Chemical Engineering Analysis/Laboratory (2/1)
Introduction to data analysis and experimental design using statistical concepts and techniques applied to chemical and materials engineering systems. Analysis of plant and laboratory data. Multiple regression. Correlations and significance of correlations. Analysis of variance. Introduction to statistical process control.
Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CHE 131/141L .
Component(s): 1 three-hour laboratory.
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CHE 143L - Chemical Engineering Data Analysis and Design of Experiments Laboratory (1)
Introduction to the use of instrumentation to monitor Chemical Engineering processes. Measurement of the properties of materials. Introduction to design of experiments.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 103 , ENG 104 , ENG 107 , ENG 109 , or ENG 110 ; and C- or better in CHE 132/142L .
Component(s): 1 three-hour laboratory.
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CHE 201/211L - Stoichiometry I/Laboratory (3/1)
Material balances for chemical and materials engineering processes. Use of process flow diagrams for plant mass balance calculations. Solving multi-component mass balance, simple and multiple mixing or separation problems, and chemical reaction problems including recycle and equilibrium. Use of CHE data sources. Introduction to energy balances.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 115 , and C- or better in CHM 121 .
Component(s): 3 lecture/problem.
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CHE 202/212L - Stoichiometry II/Laboratory (3/1)
Analysis of single and multiple phase systems for chemical and materials engineering systems. Energy balances for both nonreactive and reactive systems. A plant trip and the use of the computer for energy balance analysis of nonreactive, reactive, and transient processes. Application of stoichiometry to environmental systems.
Prerequisite(s): C- or better in CHE 201/211L ; C- or better in MAT 216 or MAT 224 .
Component(s): 1 three-hour laboratory,
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CHE 299/299A/299L - Special Topics for Lower Division Students (1-4/1-4/1-4)
Group study of a selected topic, the title to be specified in advance.
Component(s): Instruction is by lecture, laboratory, or a combination.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.
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CHE 301 - Applied Mathematics in Chemical and Materials Engineering (3)
A study in the application of basic linear algebra, derivative, and integral concepts to solve chemical and materials engineering problems. Use of first-order ordinary differential equations to solve transient materials and energy balances.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 103 , ENG 104 , ENG 107 , ENG 109 , ENG 110 , IGE 120 , IGE 121 , or IGE 122 ; C- or better in MAT 216 ; and C- or better in CHE 202/212L .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
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CHE 302 - Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I (4)
The study of classical thermodynamics from both a chemical and materials engineering perspective. Energy and its transformations; heat and work effects; first and second law analysis; property relationships; equilibrium and phase behavior; equations of state; heat engines, heat pumps, steam power plant cycles, refrigeration cycles, gas power cycles. Ideal gas heat capacity.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 214 , MTE 207 , and PHY 132 /PHY 132L .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CHE 303 - Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics II (4)
Phase equilibria of ideal and non-ideal systems. Concepts of electrochemistry fugacity, activity, and activity coefficient. Group contributions. Calculation of thermodynamic properties from experimental data. Enthalpy changes of mixing and phase changes. Microscopic thermodynamics and statistical mechanics applied to macroscopic properties and behavior of materials. Chemical reaction equilibria. Thermodynamic study of processes involving phase equilibria.
Prerequisite(s): CHE 302 and CHE 202/212L (lecture component only).
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CHE 304 - Kinetics and Reactor Design (4)
Chemical reaction kinetics of homogeneous and heterogeneous systems. Analysis of kinetic data. Reactor design, including batch, mixed flow, and plug flow reactors.
Prerequisite(s): CHE 303 and CHE 312 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CHE 310L - Chemical Engineering Computer Applications Laboratory (1)
Introduction to software applications and the numerical solution of chemical engineering problems. Programming concepts.
Prerequisite(s): CHE 202/212L ; CHE 132/142L or equivalent.
Component(s): 1 three-hour computational laboratory.
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CHE 311 - Momentum Transport (4)
Basic course in fluid mechanics with emphasis on Newtonian fluids and applications to unit operations of chemical engineering, including topics in dimensional analysis, fluid properties, kinematics, and dynamics of fluid flow, friction, boundary conditions, and piping calculations.
Prerequisite(s): ME 214 , MAT 214 , CHE 202/212L .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CHE 312 - Energy Transport (3)
Heat transfer with application to the unit operations of chemical engineering, including topics in energy transfer by conduction, convection and radiation, and heat exchanger design.
Prerequisite(s): CHE 302 and CHE 311 .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
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CHE 313 - Mass Transport (3)
Mass transfer and its application to the unit operations of chemical engineering, including topics in molecular diffusion, convective diffusion, and process design of distillation and absorption towers. Application of mass transfer principles to biological and bioenvironmental systems.
Prerequisite(s): CHE 312 and CHE 303
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
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CHE 322L - Transport Laboratory I (1)
Applying experimental design and the basic concepts in transport phenomena and thermodynamics in experimental study of systems that may involve pressure drop in pipes, flow measurement, viscosity measurement, heat of combustion measurement, energy and entropy balance, pump operating characteristics and measurement of transport properties of both chemical and materials engineering systems.
Prerequisite(s): CHE 202/212L ,
Component(s): 1 three-hour laboratory.
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CHE 333L - Transport Laboratory II (1)
Applying experimental design and the basic concepts in transport phenomena in experimental study of both chemical and materials engineering systems that may involve diffusivity measurement, batch distillation, heat exchanger, membrane separation, droplet evaporation, heat transfer in extended surfaces and others.
Prerequisite(s): CHE 311 /CHE 322L , CHE 302 .
Component(s): 1 three-hour laboratory.
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CHE 400 - Special Study for Upper Division Students (1-2)
Individual or group investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter.
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CHE 425 - Unit Operations I (3)
Treatment of mass, momentum and heat transport viewed with the traditional unit operations emphasis. Multi-component and multiphase systems are considered, with some problems involving design. Distillation, absorption and heat exchanger design.
Prerequisite(s): CHE 313 , CHE 304 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CHE 426 - Process Controls (3)
Introduction to theory, design, and application of automatic control systems to chemical and physical processes.
Prerequisite(s): CHE 304 , CHE 312 .
Component(s): 2 lectures/problem-solving.
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CHE 432 - Pollution Abatement and Hazardous Materials Management (2)
Improve the understanding of natural processes and the fundamentals that govern the concentrations of contaminants in water, air, and other media. Topics in air pollution, water pollution, and solid waste. Group project involving study and preliminary design, including cost analysis.
Prerequisite(s): CHE 302 , CHE 311 .
Component(s): 2 lectures/problem-solving.
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CHE 435L - Unit Operations I Laboratory (1)
Applying the basic concepts in kinetics, thermodynamics, and transport phenomena in experimental study of systems that may involve binary distillation, batch reactor, column operating characteristics, fluidized bed, and others.
Prerequisite(s): CHE 304 , CHE 313 .
Component(s): 1 three-hour laboratory.
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CHE 436L - Process Controls Laboratory (1)
Experimental study of the dynamics and control of chemical engineering processes using single-loop, PID controllers. Simulation of real control systems. Hardware requirements for real control systems.
Corequisite(s): CHE 426 .
Component(s): 1 three-hour laboratory.
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CHE 441/451L - Chemical Process Synthesis and Design I/Laboratory (4/1)
Design of major equipment systems common to most chemical industries. Emphasis on how equipment fits together and interacts in an integrated process. Optimization strategies in process design. Topics in air pollution, water pollution, and solid waste. Use of process simulators.
Prerequisite(s): CHE 304 and CHE 313 .
Component(s): 1 three-hour computational laboratory.
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CHE 442/452L - Chemical Processes Synthesis and Design II/Laboratory (3/1)
Treatment of process design methodology. Energy integration in plant design. On-site study of selected process industries. Design problems related to process industries visited. Basic engineering economics including cost estimating. Discussion of contemporary economic issues. Emphasis on use of process simulators.
Prerequisite(s): CHE 441/451L .
Component(s): 1 three-hour laboratory.
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CHE 443/453L - Chemical Process Synthesis and Design III/Laboratory (3/1)
Team project to perform process design and cost estimating of a complete plant with attention to environmental constraints including state and Federal laws. Emphasis on team effort, effective communication, plant design procedure, plant management and control. Use of process simulators.
Prerequisite(s): CHE 442/452L .
Component(s): 1 three-hour computational laboratory.
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CHE 461 - Senior Project (2)
Formal encounter with a professional assignment, simulating the graduate chemical or materials engineer at work and culminating in a final engineering report. Emphasis will be placed on engineering design.
Prerequisite(s): GPAs (major and overall) at least 2.0.
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CHE 462 - Senior Project (2)
Formal encounter with a professional assignment, simulating the graduate chemical or materials engineer at work and culminating in a final engineering report. Emphasis will be placed on engineering design.
Prerequisite(s): GPAs (major and overall) at least 2.0.
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CHE 463 - Undergraduate Project (2)
Final state of major project work. Emphasis on effective communication of project results.
Prerequisite(s): EGR 481 and EGR 482 .
Component(s): 2 seminars.
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CHE 499/499A/499L - Special Topics for Upper Division Students (1-4/1-4/1-4)
Group study of a selected topic, the title to be specified in advance.
Prerequisite(s): CHE 302 and CHE 311 .
Component(s): Instruction is by lecture, laboratory, or a combination.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.
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CIS 100 - Personal Cyber Wellness (2)
The development of cyber wellness from a personal perspective. Development of a community of lifelong learners and critical thinkers includes: policy guidelines, risk management, ethical and professional behavior, social engineering, identifying unusual activity, and minimizing attacks. Guest speakers. This is an online course.
Component(s): 2 lectures/discussion.
Grading: Mandatory credit/no credit grading basis.
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CIS 101 - Introduction to Personal Computing (4)
Introduction to personal computing using personal computers and personal productivity software: Windows environment, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and databases. Problem solving using software packages adopted by the College of Business Administration.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem solving.
Grading: Mandatory credit/no credit grading basis.
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