A.B. Chemistry

CHM 201 General Chemistry I Fall STL An introductory course. Principles of chemistry; understanding the world around us; structure and reactions of atoms and molecules; laboratory manipulations, preparations, and analysis. Fulfills medical school entrance requirements in general chemistry and qualitative analysis. Three lectures, one class, one three-hour laboratory. M. Hecht, R. L'Esperance, S. Francis

CHM 202 General Chemistry II Spring STL Continuation of 201. Principles of chemistry; introduction to chemical bonding and solid state structure; chemical kinetics, nuclear chemistry; descriptive inorganic chemistry; laboratory manipulations, preparations, and analysis. Fulfills medical school entrance requirements in general chemistry and qualitative analysis. Three lectures, one class, one three-hour laboratory. A. Bocarsly, R. L'Esperance, S. Francis

CHM 203 Advanced General Chemistry I Not offered this year STL The fundamental principles of chemistry; descriptive chemistry, molecular structure, and bonding. Lectures and demonstrations. Laboratory includes qualitative and quantitative methods in chemical analysis, as well as selected experiments in general chemistry. Fulfills medical school entrance requirements in general chemistry and qualitative analysis. Three lectures, one class, one three-hour laboratory. Staff

CHM 204 Advanced General Chemistry II Not offered this year STL Continuation of 203. Topics in chemistry selected to illustrate fundamental principles; electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, bonding, and descriptive chemistry focusing on inorganic chemistry. Lectures and demonstrations. Laboratory includes qualitative and quantitative methods in chemical analysis, as well as selected experiments in general chemistry. Fulfills medical school entrance requirements in general chemistry and qualitative analysis. Three lectures, one class, one three-hour laboratory. Staff

CHM 207 Advanced General Chemistry: Materials Chemistry Fall STL Introduction to the basic concepts of chemistry: stoichiometry, types of reactions, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, and chemical bonding. Introduction to the structure, chemistry, and properties of technologically important materials: metals, semiconductors, ceramics, and polymers. Fulfills medical school requirements in general chemistry and qualitative analysis. Three lecture hours, one class, one three-hour laboratory. R. L'Esperance, H. Yang, B. Koel

CHM 215 Advanced General Chemistry: Honors Course Spring STL An intensive study of fundamental theoretical and experimental principles. Topics are drawn from physical, organic, and inorganic chemistry. For students with excellent preparation who are considering scientific careers. Fulfills medical school entrance requirements in general chemistry and qualitative analysis. Completion of 215 qualifies the student for 300-level courses and some 400-level courses after consultation with the instructor of the upper-level course. Three lectures, one class, one three-hour laboratory. P. Chirik, R. L'Esperance, S. Francis

CHM 231 An Integrated, Quantitative Introduction to the Natural Sciences I (See ISC 231)

CHM 232 An Integrated, Quantitative Introduction to the Natural Sciences I (See ISC 232)

CHM 233 An Integrated, Quantitative Introduction to the Natural Sciences II (See ISC 233)

CHM 234 An Integrated, Quantitative Introduction to the Natural Sciences II (See ISC 234)

CHM 255A Life in the Universe (See GEO 255A)

CHM 255B Life in the Universe (See GEO 255B)

CHM 301 Organic Chemistry I: Biological Emphasis Fall STL This course is designed as the first part of a three-semester sequence, CHM 301 and CHM 302, and MOL 345 (biochemistry). CHM 301 will introduce the principles of organic chemistry, including the structures, properties, and reactivity of organic compounds. The emphasis will be on bonding and structure, structural analysis by spectroscopy, and an introduction to the mechanisms of organic reactions. Examples will be taken from biology when appropriate to illustrate the principles. For a complete presentation of the subject, the course should be followed by CHM 302 or CHM 304 in the spring. Three lectures, one class, one three-hour laboratory. M. Semmelhack, H. Gingrich, S. VanderKam

CHM 302 Organic Chemistry II with Biological Emphasis Spring STL The concepts introduced in CHM 301 are extended to the structures and reactions of more complex molecules, with an emphasis on how organic chemistry provides the framework for understanding molecular processes in biology. The fundamental concepts of organic chemistry are illustrated, as often as possible, with examples drawn from biological systems. Appropriate for chemistry and engineering majors, premedical students, and students with an interest in organic chemistry and its central position in the life sciences. Prerequisite: CHM 301. Two 90-minute lectures, one class, one three-hour laboratory. M. Semmelhack, H. Gingrich

CHM 304 Organic Chemistry II: Foundations of Chemical Reactivity and Synthesis Spring STL Continuation of CHM 301. The concepts introduced in CHM 301 will be extended to the structures and reactions of more complex molecules, with an emphasis on how organic chemistry provides the framework for understanding molecular processes in biology. The fundamental concepts of organic chemistry will be illustrated, as often as possible, with examples drawn from biological systems. Prerequisite: 301. Three lectures, one class, one three-hour laboratory. E. Sorensen, H. Gingrich

CHM 305 The Quantum World Fall STN An introduction to quantum mechanics for students interested in the relevance to chemistry, molecular biology, and energy science. A conceptual understanding is emphasized. Covers some of the historical development of the quantum theory to show how quantum theory was a step-change in thinking. Examines the (sometimes subtle) ways that quantum systems are different than classical systems. Includes the discussion of modern examples including molecular electronic structure calculations, organic solar cells, photosynthesis, nanoscience, quantum computing, and quantum biology. Three lectures, one preceptorial. G. Scholes, K. Schwarz

CHM 306 Physical Chemistry: Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics Spring STN Introduction to chemical thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, and kinetics. Special emphasis on biological problems, including nerve conduction, muscle contraction, ion transport, enzyme mechanisms, and macromolecular properties in solutions. Prerequisites: CHM 201 and CHM 202, or CHM 203 (or CHM 207) and CHM 204, or CHM 215; MAT 104; PHY 101 and 102, or PHY 103 and 104; or instructor's permission. Three lectures, one class. M. Kelly

CHM 311 Global Air Pollution (See CEE 311)

CHM 331 Environmental Chemistry: Chemistry of the Natural Systems (See GEO 363)

CHM 333 Chemistry of the Environment (also

ENV 333

CHM 345 Biochemistry (See MOL 345)

CHM 371 Experimental Chemistry Fall STL This course addresses the principles of experimental design, data acquisition, analysis and interpretation, and the presentation of experimental results. Students are exposed to a broad range of quantitative laboratory methods in preparation for thesis work in the chemical sciences. Typical laboratory exercises include inorganic synthesis, physical characterization, spectroscopy, kinetics, thermodynamics, instrument design, and computational chemistry. Lectures on principles of physical analysis with varieties of instruments and statistical analysis of collected data. Two lectures and two three-hour laboratories per week. M. Kelly, C. Wang

CHM 403 Advanced Organic Chemistry Fall STN Applies the principles of organic chemistry to biochemistry. Explores enzymology through the lenses of physical organic chemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, catalysis. Covers how proteins orchestrate the reactivity of functional groups, the range of cofactors employed to extend the scope and diversity of biocatalysis, enzymatic systems controlled by their kinetics, and how knowledge of enzyme reaction mechanisms enables modern drug design. Prerequisites: CHM 301 and CHM 302/CHM 304. Two 90-minute lectures, one preceptorial. J. Groves, M. Seyedsayamdost

CHM 405 Advanced Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics Not offered this year STN Introduction to quantum theory, atomic and molecular structure, and spectroscopy. This course will emphasize the development of fundamental underlying principles and illustrative examples. Prerequisites: 202, 204, or 215; MAT 201 or 203 (required); MAT 202 or 204 (very helpful, even if taken concurrently); PHY 103 (may be taken concurrently) or AP Physics. Three lectures, one preceptorial. Staff

CHM 406 Advanced Physical Chemistry: Chemical Dynamics and Thermodynamics Spring STN Statistical thermodynamics, kinetics, and molecular reaction dynamics. Prerequisites: background in thermodynamics as developed in CHM 202, CHM 204, or CHM 215; MAT 201 or equivalent. Two 90-minute lectures. C. Wang

CHM 407 Inorganic Chemistry: Structure and Bonding Fall STN Structural principles and bonding theories are discussed for the various classes of inorganic and organometallic compounds. Includes an introduction to the electronic structure of transition elements and ligand field theory. Prerequisites: CHM 201 and CHM 202, or CHM 207 and CHM 202, or CHM 215, or advanced placement. Three lectures, one preceptorial. S. VanderKam

CHM 408 Inorganic Chemistry: Reactions and Mechanisms Spring STN Synthetic and mechanistic aspects of inorganic chemistry are presented; modern problems in inorganic chemistry are emphasized. Prerequisites: CHM 201 and CHM 202, or CHM 207 and CHM 202, or CHM 215, or advanced placement. Three lectures, one preceptorial. J. Schwartz, S. VanderKam

CHM 415 Polymers (See CBE 415)

CHM 418 Environmental Aqueous Geochemistry (See GEO 418)

CHM 421 Catalytic Chemistry (See CBE 421)

CHM 470 Environmental Chemistry of Soils (See GEO 470)