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3.00 Credits
The principles of thermodynamics, with their applications to homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria. Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: permission of instructor. When Offered: Offered on sufficient demand. Credit Hours: 3
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This course is designed to cover the history and application of modern computational chemistry techniques to chemical problems. It will provide familiarity with the various methods and tools presently in use and the assumptions and limitations inherent in each approach. The format involves both lecture and studio modes of instruction and meets in a classroom where each student has a modern workstation. When Offered: Spring term even-numbered years. Credit Hours: 3
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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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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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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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