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Application of group theory towards understanding reactivity patterns in transition element chemistry with an emphasis on synthesis, structure, bonding, and reaction mechanisms. Advanced problems of interest to inorganic chemistry will be discussed in the context of catalysis, organometallics, and bioinorganic processes.
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A discussion of the important classes of organic reactions will be presented along with an analysis of mechanism. Topics include rearrangements, pericyclic reactions, carbonyl additions, enolate-based transformations, and photochemically induced reactions. An introduction to FMO theory and stereoelectronic effects will be provided.
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An integrated course in complex synthetic problem solving that focuses on the development of principles and strategies for synthesis design with a concurrent, comprehensive review of modern synthetic transformations.
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An in-depth perspective on mechanistic organic chemistry, with analysis of fundamental organic and organotransition metal reaction mechanisms, reactive intermediates, catalysis, stereochemistry,non-covalent interactions, and molecular recognition. Classical and modern tools of physical-organic chemistry, including reaction kinetics, computer modeling, isotope effects, and linear free-energy relationships will be evaluated in the context of literature case studies.
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The course will cover the application of quantum mechanical principles to contemporary problems in chemistry and physics. The topics covered in the course will include: chemical bonding and the Born-Oppenheimer Approximation, atom/molecule-photon interaction (including second quantization and the dressed-state approach), Quantum Optics, and solid-state and nano-science (band theory, Fermi liquid theory, and electron transport).
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Applying chemical approaches to problems in biology. Topics include: protein engineering and directed evolution; RNA catalysis and gene regulation; chemical genetics, genomics, and proteomics; drug action and resistance; rational and combinatorial approaches to drug discovery; metabolic engineering.
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The rates of chemical processes from both experimental and theoretical points of view; reactions in molecular beams, gases, liquids, solids and at interfaces; applications in chemistry, materials science, atmospheric science and biology.
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A laboratory course where students carry out research. Projects will be drawn directly from faculty covering a range of methodologies in chemistry and chemical biology. Students will discuss their progress and write formal reports.
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Hands-on introduction to physical methods and techniques used widely in chemistry and chemical physics research laboratories. Computer-based methods of data acquisition and analysis are used throughout.
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An introduction to experimental problems encountered in the synthesis, isolation, purification, characterization, and identification of inorganic and organic compounds. Each student works on a different sequence of reactions, encouraging technical proficiency and simulating actual research.
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A compact introduction to major principles of physical chemistry (statistical mechanics, thermodynamics, and chemical kinetics ), concurrently providing mathematical and physical foundations for these subjects and preparation for Chemistry 160 and 161, or Chemistry 105.
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Emerging physical tools are changing the way biological problems are addressed. This interdisciplinary course will introduce new experimental advances, microscopy and spectroscopy in particular, together with underlying principles, in molecular and cellular biophysics.
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An introduction to basic concepts of inorganic chemistry. Develops principles of chemical bonding and molecular structure on a basis of symmetry, applying these concepts to coordination chemistry (highlighting synthesis), organometallic chemistry (applications to catalysis), materials synthesis, and bioinorganic processes.
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Reading and/or laboratory work related to one of the research projects under way in the department.
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Reading and/or laboratory work related to one of the research projects under way in the department.
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Research under the direction of, or approved by, a member of the faculty of the Department of Chemistry.
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Research under the direction of, or approved by, a member of the faculty of the Department of Chemistry.
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