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3.00 Credits
A course in the principles of analytical chemistry emphasizing the role of equilibrium chemistry in chemical analysis and the statistical design of experiments. Topics covered include equilibrium chemistry, electrochemistry, chromatographic separations, thermal methods and chemometrics/experimental design. When Offered: Spring term annually. Credit Hours: 3
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3.00 Credits
Postulates of quantum mechanics. Solution of the particle in a box, harmonic oscillator, and the hydrogen atom via series solutions and ladder operator techniques. Development of atomic and molecular orbital theories with applications to structure and spectra. When Offered: Fall term annually. Credit Hours: 3
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3.00 Credits
Principles of classical and quantum statistical mechanics with applications to thermodynamics, gases, and crystals. Included are topics related to phase and chemical equilibria, chemical kinetics, imperfect crystals, surface layers, and electrolyte solutions. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEM 6530 or permission of instructor. When Offered: Fall term odd-numbered years. Credit Hours: 3
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3.00 Credits
Thermodynamic properties of synthetic and natural macromolecules. The application of classical and statistical thermodynamics, configuration and conformation of isolated polymer chains, the rotational isomeric state model, scaling theory, single chain dynamics, phase equilibria, osmotic pressure, translational diffusion, intrinsic viscosity and scattering (light, x-ray, neutron) to understanding the structure and properties of proteins, nucleic acids, rod-like polymers, polymer blends and polymer nanocomposites. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEM 4620 or permission of instructor. When Offered: Fall term even-numbered years. Credit Hours: 3
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3.00 Credits
This course deals with the synthesis of high molecular weight polymers that proceed by condensation polymerization mechanisms. Detailed descriptions of characteristics and mechanisms of condensation polymerizations leading to various classes of polymeric materials will be provided. Discussion will center on the factors that are important for the control and commercial application of these polymerization techniques. When Offered: Fall term alternate years. Credit Hours: 3
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3.00 Credits
Laboratory techniques and experiments in synthesis, characterization, physical and mechanical properties of synthetic and natural macromolecules. Some commercial macromolecules as well as those synthesized in the laboratory are investigated. Techniques for predicting the engineering and physical properties of macromolecules from their molecular structures are introduced. Lectures provide a state-of-the-art description of synthesis and characterization methods. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: CHEM 4620 or permission of instructor. When Offered: Spring term annually. Credit Hours: 3 Contact, Lecture or Lab Hours: 6 contact hours
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3.00 Credits
This course deals with the synthesis of high molecular weight polymers that proceed by addition polymerization mechanisms. Detailed descriptions of characteristics of free radical, cationic, anionic and coordination-catalyzed polymerizations will be provided. Discussion will center on the factors that are important for the control and commercial application of these polymerization techniques. When Offered: Fall term alternate years. Credit Hours: 3
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3.00 Credits
The objective of this course is to provide the student with a broad survey of methods of analysis and characterization of polymers. Thermal analysis, molecular weight characterization, spectroscopy, and mechanical property determination will be reviewed with an emphasis on method of measurement, quantities measured, and quantities derived from the measurements. Select applications will be used to convey the usefulness of these methods for characterizing polymers and their properties. When Offered: Spring term even-numbered years. Credit Hours: 3
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2.00 Credits
An advanced graduate level course covering fundamental aspects of polymer coils in solution emphasizing polymer solution theory and its application in polymer separations and high performance liquid chromatography. Topics such as random walk model, self-avoiding walk model, statistical segment length, Gaussian coils, and Flory-Huggins Theory, will be applied to size exclusion chromatography and advanced polymer HPLC techniques, such as adsorption-based interaction chromatography and liquid chromatography at critical conditions, for the analysis of chemically heterogeneous polymers. When Offered: Spring term. Credit Hours: 2
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2.00 Credits
This course introduces the fundamentals of protein structure and function with an emphasis on chemical concepts and small molecule-protein interactions. This course focuses on the basic biochemical concepts required for advanced studies in biochemistry and biotechnology and is intended for first year graduate students. When Offered: Fall term annually. Credit Hours: 2
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