Chemistry (CHEM) San Francisco State University Bulletin 2020-2021

CHEMISTRY (CHEM) CHEM 180 Chemistry for the Energy and the Environment (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: Category I or II placement for QR/Math placement, or an
ELM score of 50 or ELM exemption, or MATH 70 with a grade of C or
CHEM 100 Preparation for Chemistry (Units: 3) better. Category III or IV for QR/Math placement must have completed
Prerequisites: Category I or II placement for QR/Math. Category III or IV MATH 197 with a grade of C or better or satisfied the GE Area B4
placement for QR/Math must co-enroll in MATH 122 and an associated requirement. High school chemistry recommended.
B4 course; or in MATH 123 and MATH 124; or in MATH 107 or MATH 197;
or have completed these courses with grades of C or better. Study of the fundamental chemical principles that underlie chemical
processes in the environment and the chemical processes that are
Elementary concepts of chemistry. Development of skills in applying important to the generation of energy. Suitable for Engineering and
mathematics to solving problems in chemistry. Preparation for CHEM 115 Environmental Studies majors. Lecture, 2 units; laboratory, 1 unit. Extra
or CHEM 180. (Plus-minus ABC/NC grading only) fee required. (Charges for missing or damaged laboratory locker items
CHEM 101 Survey of Chemistry (Units: 3) apply)
Prerequisites: Category I or II placement for QR/Math. Category III or IV Course Attributes:
placement for QR/Math must have completed MATH 197 with a grade of
• B1: Physical Science
C or better or satisfied the B4 requirement. An ELM score of 50 or higher
or exemption; or MATH 70 or ESM 70 with a grade of C or better. High • B3: Lab Science
school chemistry recommended. • Environmental Sustainability

Principles of general and organic chemistry and biochemistry. Suitable CHEM 215 General Chemistry II: Quantitative Applications of Chemistry
for Pre-Nursing, Exercise Science, and Health Science majors. Not Concepts (Units: 3)
preparation for CHEM 115. Prerequisite: CHEM 115* with a grade of C or better.
Course Attributes:
Quantitative aspects of chemistry with an emphasis on kinetics, equilibria
• B1: Physical Science (acid-base, solubility, and buffer), thermodynamics, and electrochemistry.
CHEM 216 General Chemistry II Laboratory: Quantitative Applications of
CHEM 102 Survey of Chemistry Laboratory (Unit: 1)
Chemistry Concepts (Units: 2)
Laboratory to accompany or follow CHEM 101. Extra fee required.
Prerequisite: CHEM 215 with a grade of C or better (may be taken
(Charges for missing or damaged laboratory locker items apply)
concurrently).
Course Attributes:
Determination of thermodynamic quantities including rate laws, acid
• B3: Lab Science
dissociation constants, preparation and analysis of buffer solutions, and
CHEM 115 General Chemistry I: Essential Concepts of Chemistry (Units: synthesis and analysis of a molecular complex. Laboratory. Extra fee
5) required. (Charges for missing or damaged laboratory locker items apply)
Prerequisites: Category I or II placement for QR/Math, or ELM score CHEM 233 Organic Chemistry I (Units: 3)
of 50 or higher or exemption, or MATH 70 or ESM 70 with a grade of Prerequisites: Priority enrollment for Chemistry and Biochemistry majors;
C or better. Category III or IV for QR/Math placement or students who CHEM 115* and CHEM 215* with grades of C or better; other majors
have not completed MATH 70 with a grade of C or better must have permitted on a space-available basis.
completed MATH 197 with a grade of C or better, or have satisfied the B4
requirement. Satisfactory score on the Chemistry readiness assessment. Principles of organic chemistry emphasizing the structure, properties,
CHEM 100 is recommended for students needing additional preparation and reactions of alkanes, cycloalkanes, alkyl, halides, alcohols, ethers,
for the assessment and CHEM 115. and alkenes. Stereochemistry. Mechanisms of substitution and
elimination reactions. Primarily for students majoring in Chemistry and
Essential concepts of atomic properties, atomic interactions, reaction Biochemistry.
chemistry, stoichiometry, thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and
CHEM 234 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (Units: 2)
equilibria. Lecture, 3 units; seminar, 1 unit; laboratory, 1 unit. Extra fee
Prerequisite: CHEM 233 or CHEM 130 with a grade of C or better (may be
required. (Charges for missing or damaged laboratory locker items apply)
taken concurrently).
CHEM 130 General Organic Chemistry (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: CHEM 115* with a grade of C or better. Techniques and selected experiments in organic chemistry. Lecture,
1 unit; laboratory, 1 unit. Extra fee required. (Charges for missing or
Common organic compounds and basic principles. For laboratory, see damaged laboratory locker items apply)
CHEM 234. Cannot be used for the Chemistry or Biochemistry degrees.
CHEM 251 Mathematics and Physics for Chemistry (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 215, MATH 226, MATH 227, PHYS 220, PHYS 222,
PHYS 230, and PHYS 232 with grades of C or better; or consent of the
instructor; concurrent enrollment in CHEM 351 is strongly recommended.

Integrated mathematics and physics for physical chemistry including

fluids, wave motion, thermodynamics, partial derivatives, multiple
integrals, introductory vector calculus, and introductory differential
equations. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

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CHEM 300 General Physical Chemistry I (Units: 3) CHEM 340 Biochemistry I (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: CHEM 321*, CHEM 335*, MATH 227*, and PHYS 121* Prerequisites: CHEM 215*, CHEM 233*, and CHEM 335* with grades of C
or PHYS 230* or PHYS 240* with grades of C or better; CHEM 340 or or better. Intended for Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Biology majors.
CHEM 349 recommended. For Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Biology
majors. Introduction to Biochemistry including protein structure and function,
carbohydrate metabolism, enzyme kinetics and thermodynamics, and
Chemical thermodynamics, kinetic theory of gases, and properties of electron transport chain.
solutions. Designed for students in Biology, pre-professional curricula, CHEM 341 Biochemistry II (Units: 3)
Biochemistry, and Chemistry majors. Prerequisite: CHEM 340 with a grade of C or better.
CHEM 301 General Physical Chemistry II (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: CHEM 300 with a grade of C or better or consent of the Biosynthesis and degradation of lipids, amino acids, and nucleotides.
instructor. Protein synthesis, folding, and degradation. DNA and RNA structure. DNA
replication and transcription.
Quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, biophysical spectroscopy, CHEM 343 Biochemistry I Laboratory (Units: 3)
intermolecular forces, macromolecules, and statistical thermodynamics. Prerequisites: Restricted to Chemistry and Biochemistry majors;
CHEM 321 Quantitative Chemical Analysis (Units: 3) CHEM 216*, CHEM 234*, and CHEM 340* (may be taken concurrently)
Prerequisites: CHEM 215* and CHEM 216* with grades of C or better. or CHEM 349* (may be taken concurrently) with grades of C or better;
Intended for Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Biology majors. CHEM 321 is recommended.

Foundation course in analytical chemistry with a focus on quantitative Chemical and enzymatic experiments involving proteins, carbohydrates,
analysis. Topics include uncertainties, statistics, equilibria, titrimetric and nucleic acids with emphasis on enzyme kinetics. Utilization of
methods, electrochemistry and potentiometry, molecular and atomic standard and modern biochemical techniques. Lecture, 1 unit; laboratory,
spectroscopy, mass spectroscopy, and chromatography. (Plus-minus 2 units. Extra fee required. (Charges for missing or damaged laboratory
letter grade only) locker items apply) (Plus-minus letter grade only)
CHEM 322 Quantitative Chemical Analysis Laboratory (Units: 2) CHEM 349 General Biochemistry (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: CHEM 321 with a grade of C or better (may be taken Prerequisites: CHEM 215* with a grade of C or better, and CHEM 130*
concurrently). Intended for Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Biology majors. with a grade of C or better or CHEM 335* with a grade of C- or better. Not
intended for B.S. Biochemistry or Chemistry majors. Students who have
Practical experience in performing accurate and precise measurements completed CHEM 340 may not take CHEM 349 for credit.
of chemical species in a variety of real-world samples using gravimetric,
titrimetric, potentiometric, spectroscopic, and chromatographic methods. Survey of major areas in Biochemistry including enzymology,
Laboratory. Extra fee required. (Charges for missing or damaged bioenergetics, and carbohydrate, lipid, and nucleic acid metabolism.
laboratory locker items apply) (Plus-minus letter grade only) CHEM 351 Physical Chemistry I: Thermodynamics and Kinetics (Units: 3)
CHEM 325 Inorganic Chemistry (Units: 3) Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division standing; CHEM 233,
Prerequisites: CHEM 215 and CHEM 335 with grades of C or better. CHEM 251 (may be taken concurrently), and CHEM 321 with grades of C
Intended for Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Biology majors. or better; or consent of the instructor.

Theories of chemical bonding and their application to inorganic Thermodynamics and kinetic theory. Lecture, 2 units; laboratory, 1 unit.
systems with an emphasis on transition metal complexes. Molecular CHEM 353 Physical Chemistry II: Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy
Symmetry. Acid/base, redox, and solid-state chemistry. An introduction to (Units: 3)
organometallic and bioinorganic chemistry. Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division standing; CHEM 233,
CHEM 335 Organic Chemistry II (Units: 3) CHEM 251, and CHEM 321 with grades of C or better; or consent of the
Prerequisite: CHEM 233* with a grade of C or better. instructor.

Continuation of CHEM 233. Quantum chemistry, spectroscopy of atoms and molecules, and

statistical thermodynamics. Lecture, 2 units; activity, 1 unit.
CHEM 336 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (Units: 2)
Prerequisites: CHEM 234 and CHEM 335 (may be taken concurrently) with CHEM 370 Computer Applications in Chemistry and Biochemistry (Units:
grades of C or better. Intended for science majors. 3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 321 and CHEM 233 with grades of C or better.
Techniques and experiments in organic synthesis, isolation, purification,
and characterization. Activity, 1 unit; laboratory, 1 unit. Extra fee required. Data acquisition, manipulation, and presentation with an emphasis on
(Charges for missing or damaged laboratory locker items apply) (Plus- software used in chemistry and biochemistry laboratories. Computational
minus letter grade only) chemistry and molecular visualization software for small and large
molecules. Development of interactive molecular visualization web
CHEM 338 Organic Chemistry II: Laboratory Honors (Units: 3)
pages. Lecture, 2 units; laboratory, 1 unit.
Prerequisites: CHEM 233 and CHEM 234 with grades of B or better;
concurrent enrollment in CHEM 335. Substitute for CHEM 336.

Experiments in organic synthesis and analysis plus a research project

directed by faculty. Lecture, 1 unit; laboratory, 2 units. Extra fee required.
(Charges for missing or damaged laboratory locker items apply) (Plus-
minus letter grade only)

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CHEM 380 Chemistry Behind Environmental Pollution (Units: 3) CHEM 443 Biophysical Chemistry Laboratory (Units: 4)
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or Prerequisites: CHEM 343 with a grade of C or better and CHEM 301 or
better; CHEM 115 or CHEM 180 with a grade of C- or better; or consent of CHEM 353 (may be taken concurrently).
the instructor.
Experiments using modern techniques in biochemistry, bioinformatics,
Traditional and contemporary topics in environmental chemistry. molecular biology, and biophysics for the study of biological
Understanding and appreciation of various chemical processes and macromolecules. Lecture, 2 units; laboratory, 2 units. Extra fee required.
principles underlying environmental problems facing society. (Charges for missing or damaged laboratory locker items apply) (Plus-
Course Attributes: minus letter grade only)
CHEM 451 Experimental Physical Chemistry Laboratory (Units: 2)
• UD-B: Physical Life Science
Prerequisites: CHEM 321, CHEM 322, CHEM 351, CHEM 353 or CHEM 300
• Environmental Sustainability
and CHEM 301, with grades of C or better, or consent of instructor.
CHEM 390GW Contemporary Chemistry and Biochemistry Research -
Emphasis on molecular spectroscopy, thermodynamics, kinetics,
GWAR (Units: 3)
electrochemistry, applications of computational chemistry, and error
Prerequisites: Upper-division Chemistry and Biochemistry majors; GE
analysis. 2 laboratory periods per week. Extra fee required. (Charges for
Area A2; CHEM 216 or CHEM 234 with a grade of C or higher.
missing or damaged laboratory locker items apply) (Plus-minus letter
Improve skills in written and oral communication with an emphasis grade only)
on the communication skills expected of professional chemists and CHEM 477 Organic Chemistry of Drug Synthesis and Activity (Units: 3)
biochemists. Lecture, 2 units; laboratory, 1 unit. (ABC/NC grading only) Prerequisites: CHEM 335* with a grade of C or better; concurrent
Course Attributes: enrollment in CHEM 340* or CHEM 349*.

• Graduation Writing Assessment Survey of organic chemistry topics related to modern pharmaceuticals
including heterocyclic chemistry (synthesis and presence in drugs),
CHEM 420 Environmental Analysis (Units: 3) metabolism, drug-delivery, an overview of various classes of drugs, and
Prerequisites: CHEM 321 and CHEM 322 with grades of C or better. antibody-drug conjugates.
Practical analysis of real-world samples and environmental pollutants. CHEM 645GW Research Trends in Chemistry and Biochemistry - GWAR
Statistics, QA/QC, heavy metal analysis via atomic spectroscopy, and (Units: 3)
organic pollutant analysis via GC/MS. Lecture, 2 units; laboratory, 1 unit. Prerequisites: GE Area A2; CHEM 340; GPA of 3.0 or better.
Extra fee required. (Charges for missing or damaged laboratory locker
items apply) (Plus-minus letter grade only) Self-directed learning experience for undergraduates in modern research
topics in chemistry and biochemistry. (Plus-minus ABC/NC grading only)
CHEM 422 Instrumental Analysis (Units: 4) Course Attributes:
Prerequisites: CHEM 321 and CHEM 322 with grades of C or better.
• Graduation Writing Assessment
Instrumental methods for chemical and biochemical analysis including
basic electronics, molecular and atomic spectroscopy, IR and Raman CHEM 667 Optical Engineering for the Biological Sciences (Units: 3)
spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and chromatography. Lecture, 2 units; Prerequisites: MATH 226; BIOL 230 or CHEM 215 with a grade of C or
laboratory, 2 units. Extra fee required. (Charges for missing or damaged better; or consent of the instructor.
laboratory locker items apply) (Plus-minus letter grade only)
A hands-on introduction to applying advances in low-cost computers
CHEM 426 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (Units: 2)
and digital cameras to microscope design. Emphasis on learning the
Prerequisites: CHEM 321, CHEM 322, and CHEM 325 with grades of C or
fundamentals of optical engineering and image processing used in digital
better; or consent of the instructor.
microscopy, as well as essential skills in optical design, instrumentation,
Modern techniques in inorganic chemistry with an emphasis on machining, and fabrication. Includes building a lensless microscope
synthesis, characterization, and reactivity of metals in a variety of capable of capturing and processing images of plankton. Lecture, 1 unit;
materials including biological and environmental samples. Laboratory. laboratory, 2 units. (Plus-minus letter grade; RP grading only)
Extra fee required. (Charges for missing or damaged laboratory locker (This course is offered as BIOL 667 and CHEM 667. Students may not
items apply) (Plus-minus letter grade only) repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)

CHEM 433 Advanced Organic Chemistry (Units: 3)

Prerequisite: CHEM 335* with a grade of C or better.

Theoretical aspects of organic chemistry, molecular structure, and

reaction mechanisms.

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CHEM 677 Introduction to Optical Engineering for the Biological Sciences CHEM 741 Electron Microscopy (Units: 4)
(Units: 3) Prerequisite: Graduate or senior standing and consent of the instructor.
Prerequisites: MATH 226; CHEM 215; BIOL 230 with C or better; consent
of the instructor. Introduction to electron microscopy with a focus on instrumentation,
image formation and interpretation, x-ray microanalysis, sample
A hands-on introduction to applying advances in low-cost computers and preparation, artifacts, and related techniques. Laboratory work includes
digital cameras to microscope design. Learn the fundamentals of optical operation of the electron microscope, x-ray microanalysis, and the
engineering and image processing used in digital microscopy. Includes preparation of biological and inorganic specimens for scanning and
building an inexpensive lensless microscope capable of capturing and transmission electron microscopy. Seminar, 2 units; laboratory, 2 units.
processing images of plankton. The completed microscope will be used Extra fee required. (Plus-minus letter grade only)
to conduct a research project. Learn essential skills in optical design, (This course is offered as BIOL 741, CHEM 741, and ERTH 741. Students
instrumentation, and fabrication. Lecture, 1 unit; laboratory, 2 units. (Plus- may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
minus letter grade; RP grading only) CHEM 800 Special Topics in Chemistry (Units: 3)
(This course is offered as BIOL 677 and CHEM 677. Students may not Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Chemistry or consent of the instructor.
repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
CHEM 680 Chemical Oceanography (Units: 3) Advanced and current study in various chemistry and biochemistry
Prerequisite: CHEM 215 or equivalent. specialties. Topics to be specified in the Class Schedule. May be repeated
when topics vary.
Investigation of the composition and dynamics of the ocean through CHEM 806 Exploratory Data Science for Scientists (Units: 4)
chemistry. (Plus-minus letter grade only) Prerequisite: Graduate standing; or upper-division standing and CSC 306
CHEM 685 Projects in the Teaching of Chemistry and Biochemistry (Unit: or equivalent.
1)
Prerequisites: A grade of B or better in the course in which student will be Introduction to the fundamentals of data science through its applications
instructing; consent of the instructor, in biology and chemistry research. Exploration of data preparation,
analysis, and reporting using real-world scientific datasets. Lecture, 3
Instructional methods and techniques for effective student teaching, units; activity, 1 unit.
leading class discussions and activities, and carrying out class (This course is offered as BIOL 806 and CHEM 806. Students may not
demonstrations. May be repeated for a total of 4 units. repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
CHEM 686 Experiences in Teaching Chemistry and Biochemistry (Unit: 1) CHEM 807 Coding Community for Data Science Components of
Prerequisites: A grade of B or better in the course in which the student Independent Research Projects (Unit: 1)
will be instructing; CHEM 685 (may be taken concurrently); or consent of Prerequisites: Graduate standing; BIOL 806/CHEM 806 or equivalent
the instructor. (concurrent enrollment recommended); or consent of the instructor.

Activity practicum for students serving as Learning Assistants (LAs) in Applications of data science principles to independent research for a
STEM courses. LAs will directly assist STEM instructors in facilitating master's thesis. May be repeated for a total of 3 units.
active learning in their classrooms. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. (This course is offered as CHEM 807 and BIOL 807. Students may not
repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
CHEM 693 Cooperative Education Program (Units: 6-12)
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. CHEM 808 Professional Prospects for Quantitative Biologists, Data
Scientists, and Bioinformaticians (Unit: 1)
Supervised chemistry laboratory employment. Enrollment by prior Prerequisite: BIOL 806*/CHEM 806*.
arrangement with the employer and department. A final written report is
required. A maximum of 2 units (1 unit for each semester) may be used Connect with data scientists from Bay Area industries, universities,
to meet elective requirements in the Chemistry major programs. May be and government agencies. Data scientists will be invited to campus
repeated for up to 24 units. (CR/NC grading only) to discuss current trends in the industry, specific positions and roles
achievable for students post-graduation, CV composition, job interview
CHEM 694 Cooperative Education in Chemistry (Unit: 1)
skills, and professional experiences in a broad set of workplaces.
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.
Practice professional communication skills and experience post-graduate
Enrollment by prior arrangement with supervising faculty member and
workplace culture. (CR/NC grading only)
industry sponsor. See department adviser for details.
(This course is offered as BIOL 808 and CHEM 808. Students may not
Supervised chemistry laboratory experience in the industry. A final written repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
report is required. May be repeated for a total of 3 units. (Plus-minus CHEM 820 NMR Applications and Techniques (Units: 3)
letter grade only) Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Chemistry or consent of the instructor.
CHEM 699 Independent Study (Units: 1-6)
FT NMR concepts and operating techniques; 1D and 2D experiments;
Prerequisite: Consent of the department and instructor.
relaxation and dynamics. Spectral interpretation. Lecture, 2 units;
Laboratory or library research work focused on chemistry and laboratory, 1 unit.
biochemistry problems directed by a department faculty. For advanced,
superior students majoring or minoring in Chemistry or Biochemistry.
Final written report required. May be repeated. (Plus-minus letter grade
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CHEM 821 Mass Spectrometry - Principles and Practice (Units: 3) CHEM 870 Computational Methods in Chemistry (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Chemistry or consent of the instructor. Prerequisites: Upper-division or graduate standing; one year of
undergraduate physical chemistry.
Fundamental principles and modern practice of mass spectrometry,
instrumentation (mass analyzers, ionization modes, sample introduction Introduction to quantum chemical and classical mechanical methods for
systems) and applications (qualitative and quantitative analysis, the computation of molecular structure, molecular spectroscopy, liquid
environmental and biomedical applications). (Plus-minus letter grade state transport properties, and molecular reactivity for small and large
only) molecules, including solids and interactions at surfaces. Hands-on use
of four software packages: Gaussian 09, AMBER molecular dynamics,
CHEM 832 Organic Synthesis (Units: 3)
LAMMPS dynamics for mesoscopic systems, and BEST for molecular
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Chemistry or consent of the instructor.
hydrodynamics. (Plus-minus letter grade only)
Problems relating to current organic synthetic methods. Synthesis and CHEM 879 Research Methods I (Units: 3)
reactions of the major classes of mono- and polyfunctional compounds. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of the instructor.
CHEM 834 Organic Spectroscopic Methods (Units: 3)
Development of background, specific research aims, methods, and
Prerequisites: Graduate Chemistry students; CHEM 301 or CHEM 353; or
outcomes. Includes literature review, writing assignments, and oral
consent of the instructor.
presentations. (Plus-minus letter grade, RP grading only)
Relations between molecular structure and spectroscopic behavior. Mass CHEM 880 Research Methods II (Units: 3)
spectrometry, infrared, electronic, and magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate standing; CHEM 879; or consent of
CHEM 841 Enzymology (Units: 3) the instructor.
Prerequisites: Graduate Chemistry students; CHEM 341, CHEM 301 or
Exploration of current areas and methods of chemical research. Scientific
CHEM 353; or consent of the instructor.
writing and presentations emphasizing students' independent research
The relationships between enzyme structure and catalytic activity, projects. (Plus-minus letter grade, RP grading only)
including enzyme kinetics and mechanisms. CHEM 885 Teaching College Chemistry (Units: 3)
CHEM 842 Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry (Units: 3) Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of the instructor.
Prerequisite: Graduate Chemistry students or consent of the instructor.
Examination of the role of preparation, assessment, and feedback in
Molecular recognition, enzymatic reaction mechanisms, catalytic teaching college-level chemistry laboratory and discussion sections.
antibodies/polymers, enzymes in organic synthesis, pharmacodynamics, Emphasis on effective classroom techniques and organizational
and drug action, drug design for pharmacokinetic problems. strategies. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

CHEM 846 Biology and Chemistry of Signaling Pathways (Units: 3) CHEM 895 Research Project (Units: 3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of the instructor. Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor; approval of Advancement to
Candidacy (ATC) and Culminating Experience (CE) forms by Graduate
An interdisciplinary presentation of the mechanisms by which Studies.
extracellular stimuli trigger intracellular biochemical reactions that lead
to alterations in cellular function. (Plus-minus letter grade) Supervised independent and original laboratory investigation. Guidelines
(This course is offered as BIOL 732 and CHEM 846. Students may not are available through the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry. (CR/
repeat the course under an alternate prefix.) NC grading only)
CHEM 850 Valency and Spectroscopy (Units: 3) CHEM 897 Research (Units: 1-9)
Prerequisites: Graduate Chemistry students; passing score on the Prerequisites: Graduate Chemistry students; CHEM 880 (may be taken
ACS diagnostic examination in quantum chemistry; or consent of the concurrently); or consent of the instructor.
instructor.
Independent and original laboratory, computational, or theoretical
Quantum mechanics of atomic and molecular structure using computers research under faculty supervision. May be repeated for a total of 9 units.
and group theory. Elementary microwave, infrared, optical, and magnetic (Plus-minus letter grade, RP grading only)
resonance spectroscopy. CHEM 898 Master's Thesis (Units: 3)
CHEM 851 Biochemical Spectroscopy (Units: 3) Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor; approval of Advancement to
Prerequisites: Graduate chemistry students; passing ACS diagnostic Candidacy (ATC) for the Master of Science in Chemistry and Culminating
examination in quantum chemistry; a biochemistry course; or consent of Experience (CE) forms by Graduate Studies.
the instructor.
(CR/NC grading only)
Quantum chemistry elements. Principles, techniques, and biochemical
applications of spectroscopy.
CHEM 852 Statistical Mechanics: Molecular Relaxation (Units: 3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 351 and CHEM 353 or equivalents.

Ensembles in statistical thermodynamics. Irreversible statistical

mechanics and correlation functions. Brownian motion. Relaxation
processes probed by dynamic light scattering, hydrodynamics, magnetic
resonance, and transient electric birefringence.