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CHEM 110 Preparation for General Chemistry (3/5) NSc
Introduction to general chemistry with an emphasis on developing problem solving skills. Covers basic concepts of chemistry along with the mathematics required for quantitative problem solving. For students without high school chemistry or with limited mathematics background. Successful completion of CHEM 110 prepares students to enroll in CHEM 142. Prerequisite: assessment of skills by taking the General Chemistry Placement Exam. Offered: AWS.
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CHEM 120 Principles of Chemistry I (5) NSc, RSN
First course in a three-quarter overview of general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. Not for students majoring in biochemistry, chemistry, or engineering. Includes matter and energy, chemical nomenclature, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, modern atomic theory, chemical bonding. Laboratory. Only 5 credits can be counted toward graduation from the following: CHEM 120, CHEM 142, CHEM 145. Prerequisite: Assessment of skills by taking General Chemistry Placement Exam Offered: AS.
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CHEM 142 General Chemistry (5) NSc, RSN
For science and engineering majors. Atomic nature of matter, quantum mechanics, ionic and covalent bonding, molecular geometry, stoichiometry, solution stoichiometry, kinetics, and gas laws. Includes laboratory. Cannot be taken for credit if credit received for CHEM 120. Prerequisite: either a minimum grade of 1.7 in CHEM 110, a passing score in the General Chemistry Placement exam, or a score of 1 or higher on Chemistry AP test. Offered: AWSpS.
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CHEM 143 Accelerated General Chemistry (6) RSN
Chem 143 and Chem 153 cover the equivalent of one year of general Chemistry in 2 quarters. For science and engineering majors. Stoichiometry, gas laws, atomic structure, quantum mechanics, general bonding, kinetics, gas-phase equilibria, acid-base equilibria, applications of aqueous equilibria. No more than 6 credits from the following may count toward graduation requirements: CHEM 142, CHEM 143, CHEM 145. Prerequisite: Either CHEM 110, or a passing score on the General Chemistry Placement Exam, or a score of 1 or higher on Chemistry AP exam. Offered: A.
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CHEM 145 Honors General Chemistry (5) NSc, RSN
CHEM 145 and CHEM 155 cover material in CHEM 142, CHEM 152, and CHEM 162. Includes laboratory. No more than the number of credits indicated can be counted toward graduation from the following course groups: CHEM 142, CHEM145 (5 credits); CHEM 145, CHEM 155, CHEM 162 (10 credits). Prerequisite: either MATH 124 or MATH 134, either of which may be taken concurrently; score of 66% on HCHEMC placement test, score of 3, 4 or 5 on AP Chemistry exam, or IB score of 5, 6, or 7 on high level chemistry exam. Offered: A.
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CHEM 152 General Chemistry (5) NSc, RSN
Gas phase and aqueous equilibria, thermochemistry, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. Includes laboratory. No more than 5 credits can be counted toward graduation from the following course group: CHEM 152, CHEM 155. Prerequisite: minimum grade of 1.7 in either CHEM 142, CHEM 143 or CHEM 145. Offered: AWSpS.
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CHEM 153 Accelerated General Chemistry (6) NSc
For science and engineering majors. Thermodynamics, electrochemistry, bonding, liquids, solid and solutions, transition metals. Prerequisite: 2.0 in CHEM 143. Offered: W.
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CHEM 155 Honors General Chemistry (5) NSc, RSN
Continuation of CHEM 145. Includes laboratory. Together CHEM 145 and CHEM 155 cover material in CHEM 142, CHEM 152, and CHEM 162. No more than the number of credits indicated can be counted toward graduation from the following course groups: CHEM 152 or CHEM 155 (5 credits); CHEM 145, CHEM 155, CHEM 162 (10 credits). Prerequisite: minimum grade of 2.2 in CHEM 145. Offered: W.
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CHEM 162 General Chemistry (5) NSc, RSN
Molecular bonding theories, liquids, solids, solutions, and introduction to organic and transition metal chemistry. Includes laboratory. No more than 5 credits can be counted toward graduate from the following course group: CHEM 162, CHEM 165. Prerequisite: minimum grade of 1.7 in CHEM 152. Offered: AWSpS.
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CHEM 165 Honors General Chemistry (5) NSc, RSN
Introduction to systematic inorganic chemistry: representative elements, metals, and nonmetals. Includes coordination complexes, geochemistry, and metallurgy. Additional material on environmental applications of basic chemistry presented. Includes laboratory. No more than the number of credits indicated can be counted toward graduation from the following course groups: CHEM 162, CHEM 165 (5 credits); CHEM 165, CHEM 312 (5 credits). Prerequisite: minimum grade of 2.2 in CHEM 155. Offered: Sp.
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CHEM 196 Chemistry Frontiers (1)
Exposes freshmen and new transfer undergraduate students to current topics of U.W. research in chemistry. Students interface with research groups. Includes a "big picture" description of the scientific goals and main questions of the highlighted group along with a discussion of experimental methods. Credit/no-credit only.
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CHEM 197 Science Outreach Training (1-2, max. 2)
Training as a peer mentor for General Chemistry or for participation in science-related outreach activities to the community. Not applicable toward chemistry degree requirements. Credit/no-credit only.
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CHEM 198 Tutorial Study (2, max. 6)
Credit/no-credit only.
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CHEM 199 Special Problems (1-6, max. 6)
Research in chemistry. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: AWSpS.
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CHEM 220 Principles of Chemistry II (5) NSc
Second course in a three-quarter overview of general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. Not for students majoring in biochemistry, chemistry, or engineering. Introduction to organic chemistry including organic compounds, functional groups, aromaticity, and stereochemistry. No more than 5 credits can be counted toward graduation from the following course group: CHEM 220, CHEM 223, CHEM 237, CHEM 335. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 1.7 in either CHEM 120 or CHEM 142. Offered: W.
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CHEM 221 Principles of Chemistry III (5) NSc
Third course in a three-quarter overview of general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. Not for students majoring in biochemistry, chemistry, or engineering. Introduction to biochemistry including biomolecular structure, proteins, nucleic acids, biochemical cycles, and cellular energetics. No more than 5 credits can be counted toward graduation from the following course group: CHEM 221, CHEM 224, CHEM 239, CHEM 337. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 1.7 in CHEM 220. Offered: Sp.
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CHEM 223 Organic Chemistry - Short Program (4) NSc
First of a two-quarter lecture series in organic chemistry, for those who elect not to complete the CHEM 237, CHEM 238, CHEM 239 sequence. Introduction to structure, nomenclature, properties, and reactions of the main functional families of organic compounds. Stereochemistry and spectroscopy. No more than 5 credits can be counted toward graduation from the following course group: CHEM 220, CHEM 223, CHEM 237, CHEM 335. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 1.7 in either CHEM 152, CHEM 153, or CHEM 155. Offered: AS.
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CHEM 224 Organic Chemistry - Short Program (4) NSc
Continuation of CHEM 223. Structure, nomenclature, properties, and reactions of aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acid derivatives, amines, carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, peptides, proteins, and nucleic acids. No laboratory accompanies this course, but CHEM 241 laboratory may be taken concurrently. No more than 5 credits can be counted toward graduation from the following course group: CHEM 221, CHEM 224, CHEM 239, CHEM 337. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 1.7 in CHEM 223. Offered: WS.
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CHEM 237 Organic Chemistry (4) NSc
First course for students planning to take three quarters of organic chemistry. Structure, nomenclature, reactions, and synthesis of the main types of organic compounds. No organic laboratory accompanies this course. No more than 5 credits can be counted toward graduation from the following course group: CHEM 220, CHEM 223, CHEM 237, CHEM 335. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 1.7 in either CHEM 153, CHEM 155, or CHEM 162. Offered: AWSpS.
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CHEM 238 Organic Chemistry (4) NSc
Second course for students planning to take three quarters of organic chemistry. Further discussion of physical properties and transformations of organic molecules, especially aromatic and carbonyl compounds. No more than the number of credits indicated can be counted toward graduation from the following course groups: CHEM 238, CHEM 336 (4 credits). Prerequisite: either 1.7 in CHEM 237, 1.7 in CHEM 335, or 1.7 in B CHEM 237. Offered: AWSpS.
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CHEM 239 Organic Chemistry (4) NSc
Third course for students planning to take three quarters of organic chemistry. Polyfunctional compounds and natural products, lipids, carbohydrates, amino acids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Includes introduction to membranes, enzyme mechanisms, prosthetic groups, macromolecular conformations and supramolecular architecture. No more than 5 credits can be counted toward graduation from the following: CHEM 221, CHEM 224, CHEM 239, CHEM 337. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 1.7 in either CHEM 238, CHEM 335, or B CHEM 238. Offered: AWSpS.
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CHEM 241 Organic Chemistry Laboratory (3) NSc
Introduction to organic laboratory techniques. Preparation of representative compounds. Designed to be taken with CHEM 224 or CHEM 238. No more than the number of credits indicated can be counted toward graduation from the following course group: CHEM 241, CHEM 346 (3 credits). Prerequisite: minimum 1.7 grade in CHEM 223, CHEM 237, CHEM 335 or B CHEM 237; minimum grade of 1.7 in either CHEM 224, CHEM 238, CHEM 336, or B CHEM 238, any of which may be taken concurrently. Offered: AWSpS.
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CHEM 242 Organic Chemistry Laboratory (3) NSc
Preparations and qualitative organic analysis. Designed to be taken with 239. No more than the number of credits indicated can be counted toward graduation from the following course group: CHEM 242, CHEM 347 (3 credits). Prerequisite: minimum 1.7 grade in either CHEM 241, CHEM 346, or B CHEM 241; minimum grade of 1.7 in either CHEM 224, CHEM 238, CHEM 336, or B CHEM 238; minimum grade of 1.7 in CHEM 224, or minimum grade of 1.7 in CHEM 239 , CHEM 337, or B CHEM 239 which may be taken concurrently. Offered: AWSpS.
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CHEM 291 Study Abroad - Chemistry (1-15, max. 15) NSc
For student in the UW study abroad program. Content varies and is individually evaluated. Credit does not apply to major degree requirements without departmental approval.
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CHEM 297 Science Outreach Participation (1/2, max. 6)
Serve as an experienced peer mentor for general Chemistry or as an experienced outreach volunteer. Not applicable toward chemistry degree requirements. Prerequisite: CHEM 197
Credit/no-credit only.
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CHEM 299 Special Problems and Report Writing (1-6, max. 6)
Research in chemistry and/or study in the chemical literature. Requires writing a scientific report. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: AWSpS.
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CHEM 312 Inorganic Chemistry (3) NSc
The periodic table: chemistry of representative and transition elements. Aqueous chemistry, solid state chemistry, and everyday aspects of inorganic chemistry emphasized. Not intended for students who have completed CHEM 165. No more than the number of credits indicated can be counted toward graduation from the following course group: CHEM 165, CHEM 312 (5 credits). Prerequisite: either CHEM 153, CHEM 155 or CHEM 162; and either CHEM 224, CHEM 238, CHEM 336, or B CHEM 238. Offered: AWS.
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CHEM 317 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (4) NSc
Experimental exploration of the periodic table. Techniques of preparation and characterization of inorganic compounds. Handling of air-sensitive materials and gases. Prerequisite: either CHEM 165 or CHEM 312; and either CHEM 242, CHEM 347, or B CHEM 242. Offered: WSp.
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CHEM 321 Quantitative Analysis (5) NSc
Introduction to chemical analysis, including gravimetric, volumetric, spectrophotometric, and potentiometric analyses. Laboratory computer use included. Prerequisite: either CHEM 153, CHEM 155, or CHEM 162. Offered: AWSpS.
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CHEM 335 Honors Organic Chemistry (4) NSc
For chemistry majors and otherwise qualified students planning three or more quarters of organic chemistry. Structure, nomenclature, reactions, and synthesis of organic compounds. Theory and mechanism of organic reactions. Studies of biomolecules. No organic laboratory accompanies this course. No more than 5 credits can be counted toward graduation from the following course group: CHEM 220, CHEM 223, CHEM 237, CHEM 335. Prerequisite: either CHEM 155 or CHEM 162. Offered: A.
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CHEM 336 Honors Organic Chemistry (4) NSc
For chemistry majors and otherwise qualified students planning three or more quarters of organic chemistry. Structure, nomenclature, reactions, and synthesis of organic compounds. Theory and mechanism of organic reactions. Studies of biomolecules. No more than 4 credits can be counted toward graduation from the following course groups: CHEM 238, CHEM 336. Prerequisite: minimum grade of 2.2 in CHEM 335. Offered: W.
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CHEM 337 Honors Organic Chemistry (4) NSc
Chem majors and others planning three or more quarters of organic chemistry. Structure, nomenclature, reactions, and synthesis of organic compounds. Theory and mechanism of organic reactions. Biomolecules. Introduction to membranes, enzyme mechanisms, prosthetic groups, macromolecular conformations, and supramolecular architecture. No more than 5 credits can be counted toward graduation from the following: CHEM 221, CHEM 224, CHEM 239, CHEM 337. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.2 in CHEM 336. Offered: Sp.
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CHEM 346 Organic Chemistry Honors Laboratory (3) NSc
To accompany CHEM 336. No more than the number of credits indicated can be counted toward graduation from the following course group: CHEM 241, CHEM 346 (3 credits). Prerequisite: 1.7 in CHEM 335; minimum 1.7 grade in CHEM 336, which may be taken concurrently. Offered: W.
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CHEM 347 Organic and Qualitative Organic Honors Laboratory (3) NSc
Continuation of CHEM 346. To accompany CHEM 337. No more than the number of credits indicated can be counted toward graduation from the following course group: CHEM 242, CHEM 347 (3 credits). Prerequisite: minimum 1.7 grade in CHEM 336; minimum 2.2 grade in CHEM 346; minimum 1.7 grade in CHEM 337, which may be taken concurrently. Offered: Sp.
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CHEM 397 Science Outreach Mentors (1-2, max. 6)
Credit/no-credit only.
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CHEM 399 Undergraduate Research (*, max. 12)
Research in chemistry. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: AWSpS.
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CHEM 416 Transition Metals (3) NSc
Survey of selected key topics in the chemistry of the transition metals, including emphasis on the structure, bonding, and reactivity of major classes of compounds. Prerequisite: either CHEM 165 or CHEM 312; either CHEM 453, CHEM 455, or CHEM 475, which may be taken concurrently. Offered: A.
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CHEM 417 Organometallic Chemistry (3) NSc
Chemistry of the metal-carbon bond for both main group and transition metals. Structure and reactivity with applications to organic synthesis and catalysis. Prerequisite: either CHEM 224, CHEM 239, CHEM 337, or B CHEM 239; and CHEM 312. Offered: W.
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CHEM 418 Nuclear Chemistry (3) NSc
Natural radioactivity, nuclear systematics and reactions, radioactive decay processes, stellar nucleosynthesis, applications of radioactivity. Prerequisite: either CHEM 453, CHEM 455, or CHEM 475. Offered: W.
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CHEM 422 Analytical Spectroscopy (3) NSc
Qualitative and quantitative analysis of molecular species, using various optical spectroscopy techniques including absorption, fluorescence, Raman, and advanced nonlinear optical spectroscopy. Prerequisite: CHEM 321. Offered: W.
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CHEM 425 Meso and Microfluidics in Chemical Analysis (3) NSc
Fluid dynamics and mass transport in meso and microfluidics. Prerequisite: CHEM 321
Offered: Sp.
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CHEM 426 Instrumental Analysis (3) NSc
Introduction to modern instrumental methods of chemical analysis, including chromatography, optical and mass spectroscopy, electrochemistry and flow injection analysis. Basic concepts of transducers, spectrometers, mass analysis, separation sciences, and computerized data acquisition and reduction. Includes laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 321. Offered: W.
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CHEM 428 Biomolecular Analysis (3) NSc
Principles of identifying and quantifying biological molecules, including metabolites, proteins, and nucleic acids, using modern analysis techniques, including analytical spectroscopy, molecular recognition, mass spectrometry, and separations. Emphasis on bioinformatics as well as the role of chemical measurements in medical diagnostics and biomedical research. Includes laboratory. Prerequisite: either BIOC 405, BIOC 440, or CHEM 321 Offered: A.
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CHEM 429 Chemical Separation Techniques (3) NSc
Introduction to modern separation techniques such as gas chromatography, high-performance liquid chromatography, electrophoresis, and field flow fractionation. Prerequisite: either CHEM 224, CHEM 239, CHEM 337, or B CHEM 239; and either CHEM 241, CHEM 321, CHEM 346, or B CHEM 241. Offered: A.
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CHEM 430 Advanced Physical Organic Chemistry (3) NSc
Fundamental aspects of organic structures and transformations. Structure and basicity of carbanions, substitution reactions, elimination reactions, nucleophilic addition and addition/elimination reactions, condensation reactions, structure and rearrangements of carbocation's, electrophilic addition, electrophilic substitutions, and neighboring group efforts. Prerequisite: either CHEM 239, CHEM 337, or B CHEM 239. Offered: A.
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CHEM 431 Advanced Synthetic Organic Chemistry (3) NSc
Synthetic organic chemistry. Discussion of practical methods for the synthesis of complex organic molecules with an emphasis on strategy and the control of stereochemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 430. Offered: W.
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CHEM 432 Advanced Bio-Organic Chemistry (3) NSc
Chemical biology. Application of chemical methods to the study of biological processes that occur in cells. Prerequisite: CHEM 239, CHEM 337, or B CHEM 239; CHEM 242 or CHEM 347. Offered: Sp.
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CHEM 434 Polymer Chemistry (3)
Focuses on fundamental and applied aspects of polymer synthesis including classic methods and mechanisms for macromolecular synthesis and contemporary breakthroughs in the field. Prerequisite: CHEM 239, CHEM 337, or B CHEM 239. Offered: A.
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CHEM 436 Chemical Biology (3) NSc
Mechanistic enzymology and chemical biology. Topics include protein structure and function, how enzymes work as catalysts, kinetic methods, functional assays, and applications to current research. Prerequisite: either CHEM 224, CHEM 239, CHEM 337, or B CHEM 239; recommended: either BIOC 405 or BIOC 440 Offered: W.
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CHEM 441 Data Science and Materials Informatics (3)
Introduction to data science approaches and their applications to materials science research. Basic skills in data mining, data processing, and machine learning for materials research topics using Python taught through case studies and other methodologies. Recommended: prior programming experience; some experience with Python helpful. Offered: jointly with MSE 477; A.
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CHEM 442 Materials and Device Modeling (3)
Implementation of computational and data science methods in materials science discovery and device modeling to gain physical and statistical insights of materials design. First-principles methods, multiscale simulations, and continuum modeling will be introduced within the framework of active machine learning with application of both computational and data science methods to materials study. Prerequisite: MSE 477/CHEM 441. Offered: jointly with MSE 478.
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CHEM 443 Big Data for Materials Science (3)
Introduces the challenges and opportunities of the big data era for materials science and chemistry research. Students will gain basic knowledge and skills of data management using high performance computing, including automated data processing, batch processing, and cloud based computational tools that are suitable for materials science research. Prerequisite: MSE 477/CHEM 441. Offered: jointly with MSE 479.
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CHEM 452 Physical Chemistry for Biochemists I (3) NSc
Chemical thermodynamics emphasizing biochemical applications. No more than 3 credits can be counted toward graduation from the following: CHEM 452, CHEM 456. Prerequisite: CHEM 153, CHEM 155, or CHEM 162; MATH 126 or MATH 136; and PHYS 115 or PHYS 122. Offered: AWS.
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CHEM 453 Physical Chemistry for Biochemists II (3) NSc
Continuation of CHEM 452. Includes transport properties, enzyme kinetics, introduction to quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, and classical statistical mechanics. Prerequisite: either CHEM 452 or CHEM 456; either MATH 126 or MATH 135; either PHYS 116 or PHYS 123. Offered: WSpS.
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CHEM 455 Physical Chemistry (3) NSc
Introduction to quantum chemistry and spectroscopy. Theory of quantum mechanics presented at an elementary level and applied to the electronic structure of atoms and molecules and to molecular spectra. Prerequisite: either CHEM 153, CHEM 155, or CHEM 162; either MATH 126 or MATH 136; either PHYS 116 or PHYS 123. Offered: ASp.
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CHEM 456 Physical Chemistry (3) NSc
Chemical thermodynamics. Laws of thermodynamics presented with applications to phase equilibria, chemical equilibria, and solutions. No more than the number of credits indicated can be counted toward graduation from the following course group: CHEM 452, CHEM 456 (3 credits). Prerequisite: either CHEM 153, CHEM 155, or CHEM 162; either MATH 126 or MATH 136; and either PHYS 116 or PHYS 123. Offered: WS.
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CHEM 457 Physical Chemistry (3) NSc
Introduction to statistical mechanics, kinetic theory, and chemical kinetics. Prerequisite: either CHEM 455 or CHEM 475; either CHEM 456 or CHEM E 326. Offered: SpS.
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CHEM 458 Air Pollution Chemistry (4) NSc
Global atmosphere as a chemical system emphasizing physical factors and chemical processes that give rise to elevated surface ozone, particulate matter, and air toxics; international issues of air pollution transport and changing tropospheric background composition; and regulatory control strategies and challenges. Aimed at science and engineering majors. Offered: jointly with ATM S 458; A.
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CHEM 460 Spectroscopic Molecular Identification (3) NSc
Basic theory of spectral techniques - infrared and ultraviolet/visible spectroscopy, NMR, and mass spectrometry - with emphasis on spectral interpretation skills needed for the elucidation of structure, conformation, and dynamics in organic and biological chemistry. Prerequisite: either CHEM 224, CHEM 239, CHEM 337, or B CHEM 239. Offered: A.
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CHEM 461 Physical Chemistry Laboratory (3) NSc
Physical measurements in chemistry. Vacuum techniques, calorimetry, spectroscopic methods, electrical measurements. Prerequisite: either CHEM 453, or both CHEM 455 and CHEM 456, or both CHEM 456 and CHEM 475. Offered: ASp.
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CHEM 462 Techniques of Synthetic Organic Chemistry (2-3) NSc
Laboratory techniques of synthetic organic chemistry. Vacuum distillation, multistep synthesis, air sensitive reagents, photochemistry, chromatography, and separation techniques. Prerequisite: either CHEM 242, CHEM 347, or B CHEM 242; CHEM 460 which may be taken concurrently. Offered: A.
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CHEM 463 Spectroscopic Techniques for Structural Identification (2) NSc
Laboratory techniques of spectroscopic analysis for structural determination using UV, IR, NMR, mass spectroscopy. Prerequisite: CHEM 460. Offered: W.
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CHEM 464 Computers in Data Acquisition and Analysis (3) NSc
Introduction to use of the computer in the chemistry laboratory. Principles of microcomputers and their use for such problems as data acquisition, noise reduction, and instrument control. Prerequisite: either CHEM 453, CHEM 455, or CHEM 475; and either MATH 136, or MATH 207 and MATH 208. Offered: Sp.
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CHEM 465 Computational Chemistry (3) NSc
Basics of molecular quantum chemistry (Hartree-Fock and density functional theory); numerical implementation using computers, including basics of programming and scientific computing; applications to problems in chemistry. Prerequisite: either CHEM 455 or CHEM 475 Offered: W.
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CHEM 466 Energy Materials, Devices, and Systems (3)
Provides project based training for synthesis & characterization of new energy materials, for generation and storage, and the integration of renewables into energy systems using instruments at the Clean Energy Research Training Testbed. Topics include nanoparticle synthesis, solar cells, impedance analysis, characterization with solar simulator, coin cell battery assembly & testing, photochemistry, semiconductor w/ 2D materials, grid simulation Prerequisite: either PHYS 431, E E 421, MSE 311, MSE 312, MSE 313, MSE 351, MSE 352, CHEM E 456, CHEM 455, or CHEM 475, any of which may be taken concurrently. Offered: jointly with CHEM E 440/MSE 466; A.
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CHEM 475 Honors Physical Chemistry (3) NSc
Introduction to quantum chemistry, spectroscopy. Theory of quantum mechanics applied more rigorously than in CHEM 455. Application of quantum mechanics to electronic structure of atoms and molecules. Computer software used to solve problems. Prerequisite: either CHEM 153, CHEM 155 or CHEM 162; either MATH 126 or MATH 136; either PHYS 116 or PHYS 123. Offered: A.
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CHEM 484 Electronic and Optoelectronic Polymers (3) NSc
Covers the chemistry, physics, materials science, and applications of semiconducting and metallic conjugated polymers. Examines the structural origins of the diverse electronic and optoelectronic properties of conjugated polymers. Exemplifies applications by light-emitting diodes, lasers, solar cells, thin film transistors, electrochromic devices, biosensors, and batteries. Prerequisite: either CHEM 453 or CHEM 455. Offered: jointly with MSE 484; A.
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CHEM 485 Electronic Structure and Application of Materials (3) NSc
Introduction to electronic structure theory of solids from a chemical perspective, including band theory and the free electron model, with an emphasis in the second half of the quarter on modern trends in research in inorganic materials in the bulk and on the nanometer scale. Prerequisite: CHEM 455. Offered: W.
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CHEM 486 Electronic Dynamics in Organic and Inorganic Materials (3) NSc
Energy and charge transfer; exciton migration and charge transport; photophysical dynamics in optoelectronic and kinetic processes in electrochemical energy conversion. Prerequisite: CHEM 455. Offered: Sp.
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CHEM 491 Study Abroad - Advanced Chemistry (1-15, max. 15) NSc
For students in the UW study abroad program. Content varies and is individually evaluated. Credit does not apply to major degree requirements without departmental approval.
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CHEM 499 Undergraduate Research and Report Writing (*, max. 12)
Research in chemistry and/or study in the chemical literature. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: AWSpS.
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CHEM 500 Grant Proposal and Scientific Writing (1)
Introduces steps in compiling a successful grant proposal and writing scientific articles, personal statements, research summaries, and procuring recommendation letters, using the NSF graduate fellowship as a guide. Students gain experience in peer review processes as assessment of current scientific literature. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: A.
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CHEM 501 Readings in Chemistry (1, max. 9)
Individual meetings with faculty to discuss readings (journal articles, book chapters, proceedings) in the chemical sciences. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: AWSpS.
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CHEM 508 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3, max. 9)
Discussion of selected applications of physical techniques to the study of inorganic molecules. Topics include group theory, magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR and ESR), vibrational spectroscopy (IR and Raman), electronic spectroscopy, magnetism, and electrochemistry. Offered: A.
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CHEM 510 Current Problems in Inorganic Chemistry (3, max. 9)
Primarily for doctoral candidates in inorganic chemistry. Current topics (e.g., bioinorganic, advanced organometallic, materials and solid state, advanced inorganic spectroscopy). See department for instructor and topics during any particular quarter. Offered: Sp.
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CHEM 516 Transition Metals (3)
Survey of selected key topics in the chemistry of the transition metals, including emphasis on the structure, bonding, and reactivity of major classes of compounds. Recommended: working knowledge of general chemistry and introductory inorganic concepts including Lewis structures, metal-ligand coordination, and oxidation state assignments. Offered: A.
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CHEM 517 Organometallics (3)
Chemistry of the metal-carbon bond for both main group and transition metals. Structure and reactivity with applications to organic synthesis and catalysis. Prerequisite: either CHEM 224, CHEM 239, or CHEM 337; CHEM 416 or equivalent background. Offered: W.
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CHEM 521 Analytical Electrochemistry (3)
Theory and practice of modern electrochemistry with emphasis on instrumentation and applications in chemical analysis.
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CHEM 522 Atomic and Molecular Analytical Spectroscopy (3)
Quantitative analysis of atomic and molecular species, using all forms of electromagnetic radiation, electrons, and gaseous ions. Offered: W.
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CHEM 523 Geochemical Cycles (4)
Descriptive, quantitative aspects of earth as biogeochemical system. Study of equilibria, transport processes, chemical kinetics, biological processes; their application to carbon, sulfur, nitrogen, phosphorus, other elemental cycles. Stability of biogeochemical systems; nature of human perturbations of their dynamics. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Offered: jointly with ATM S 508/OCEAN 523.
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CHEM 524 Analytical Mass Spectrometry (3)
Theory and practice of mass spectrometry with emphasis on ionization methods, mass analyzers, gas-phase ion chemistry, and spectra interpretation. Recommended: basic knowledge of organic and physical chemistry, including thermodynamics and kinetics. Offered: Sp.
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CHEM 525 Meso and Microfluidics in Chemical Analysis (3)
Fluid dynamics and mass transport in meso and microfluidics. Offered: Sp.
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CHEM 526 Instrumental Analysis (3)
Introduction to both fundamental theory and instrument design of various analytical instruments. Focuses on four major categories of instrumental analysis methods: optical spectroscopy, chromatography, flow injection analysis, and electroanalytical chemistry. Beyond learning basic analytical principles and instrument design, students receive extensive laboratory training in all major analytical methods. Offered: W.
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CHEM 528 Biomolecular Analysis (3)
Principles of quantifying and identifying biological molecules, including metabolites, proteins, and nucleic acids, using modern analysis techniques, including analytical spectroscopy, molecular recognition, mass spectrometry, and separations. Emphasis on bioinformatics, the role of chemical measurements in medical diagnostics and biomedical research, and the primary literature. Includes laboratory. Offered: A.
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CHEM 529 Chemical Separation Techniques (3)
Introduction to modern separation techniques such as gas chromatography, high-performance liquid chromatography, electrophoresis, and field flow fractionation. Offered: A.
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CHEM 530 Advanced Physical Organic Chemistry (3)
Fundamental aspects of organic structures and transformations. Structure and basicity of carbanions, substitution reactions, elimination reactions, nucleophilic addition and addition/elimination reactions, condensation reactions, structure and rearrangements of carbocation's, electrophilic addition, electrophilic substitutions, and neighboring group efforts. Prerequisite: either CHEM 239 or CHEM 337. Offered: A.
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CHEM 531 Advanced Synthetic Organic Chemistry (3)
Synthetic organic chemistry. Discussion of practical methods for the synthesis of complex organic molecules with an emphasis on strategy and the control of stereochemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 530. Offered: W.
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CHEM 532 Advanced Bio-Organic Chemistry (3)
Chemical biology. Application of chemical methods to the study of biological processes that occur in cells. Prerequisite: CHEM 530 and CHEM 531. Offered: Sp.
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CHEM 534 Polymer Chemistry (3)
Focuses on fundamental and applied aspects of polymer synthesis including classic methods and mechanisms for macromolecular synthesis and contemporary breakthroughs in the field. Offered: A.
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CHEM 536 Chemical Biology (3)
Mechanistic enzymology and chemical biology. Topics include protein structure and function, how enzymes work as catalysts, kinetic methods, functional assays, and applications to current research. Prerequisite: either CHEM 224, CHEM 239, or CHEM 335; recommended: either BIOC 405 or BIOC 44 Offered: W.
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CHEM 540 Current Problems in Organic Chemistry (1-3, max. 12)
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CHEM 541 Data Science and Materials Informatics (3)
Introduction to data science approaches and their applications to materials science research. Basic skills in data mining, data processing, and machine learning for materials research topics using Python taught through case studies and other methodologies. Recommended: prior programming experience; and some experience with Python helpful. Offered: jointly with MSE 542; A.
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CHEM 542 Materials and Device Modeling (3)
Implementation of computational and data science methods in materials science discovery and device modeling to gain physical and statistical insights of materials design. First-principles methods, multiscale simulations, and continuum modeling will be introduced within the framework of active machine learning with application of both computational and data science methods to materials study. Prerequisite: either MSE 477/CHEM 441, MSE 542/CHEM 541, CHEM E 545/CHEM 545/MSE 545, or CHEM E 546/CHEM 546/MSE 546 (or equivalents). Offered: jointly with MSE 543.
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CHEM 543 Big Data for Materials Science (3)
Introduces the challenges and opportunities of the big data era for materials science and chemistry research. Students will gain basic knowledge and skills of data management using high performance computing, including automated data processing, batch processing, and cloud based computational tools that are suitable for materials science research. Prerequisite: either MSE 477/CHEM 441, MSE 542/CHEM 541, or both CHEM E 545/MSE 545/CHEM 545 and CHEM E 546/MSE 546/CHEM 546. Offered: jointly with MSE 544; Sp.
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CHEM 545 Data Science Methods for Clean Energy Research (3)
Survey of modern data science methods taught in the context of materials for clean energy (e.g., batteries and solar energy). Covers data visualization, statistics, machine learning and data management. Instruction, homework and term project are implemented using Python. Offered: jointly with CHEM E 545/MSE 545; W.
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CHEM 546 Software Engineering for Molecular Data Scientists (3)
Introduces basic principles of scientific software development in the Python in the context of Molecular Data Science. The course covers command line tools, Python from the perspective of molecular data science methods, software development and collaboration principles, e.g. version control. Grades are based on homework and group projects. Offered: jointly with CHEM E 546/MSE 546; W.
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CHEM 547 Data Science Capstone Project (3)
Involves teams of graduate students from molecular, materials or clean energy focused disciplines working on Data Science oriented research and engineering projects solicited from internal and external partners. Employ modern team-based software engineering principles and cutting edge Data Science methods, including but not limited to machine learning, statistics, visualization and data management. Prerequisite: CHEM E 545 and CHEM E 546; recommended: prior exposure to data science fundamentals and software development. Offered: jointly with CHEM E 547/MSE 547; Sp.
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CHEM 550 Introduction to Quantum Chemistry (3)
Origins and basic postulates of quantum mechanics, solutions to single-particle problems, angular momentum and hydrogenic wave functions, matrix methods, perturbation theory, variational methods. Prerequisite: CHEM 455. Offered: A.
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CHEM 551 Introduction to Quantum Chemistry (3)
Electronic structure of many-electron atoms and molecules, vibration and rotation levels of molecules, effects of particle exchange, angular momentum and group theory, spectroscopic selection rules. Prerequisite: CHEM 550. Offered: W.
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CHEM 552 Statistical Mechanics (3)
General theorems of statistical mechanics, relation of the equilibrium theory to classical thermodynamics, quantum statistics, theory of imperfect gases, lattice statistics and simple cooperative phenomena, lattice dynamics and theory of solids, liquids, solutions, and polymers, time-dependent phenomena and mechanisms of interaction. Prerequisite: CHEM 455 and CHEM 456 (concurrent registration permitted) or equivalent. Offered: W.
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CHEM 553 Statistical Mechanics (3)
General theorems of statistical mechanics, relation of the equilibrium theory to classical thermodynamics, quantum statistics, theory of imperfect gases, lattice statistics and simple cooperative phenomena, lattice dynamics and theory of solids, liquids, solutions, and polymers, time-dependent phenomena and mechanisms of interaction. Prerequisite: CHEM 552. Offered: Sp.
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CHEM 560 Current Problems in Physical Chemistry (1-3, max. 12)
Primarily for doctoral candidates in physical chemistry. A discussion of topics selected from active research fields. See department for instructor and the topic during any particular quarter.
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CHEM 561 Introduction to Quantum Information Science and Engineering for Chemists and Materials Scientists (3)
Mathematical and quantum mechanical foundations, qubits, coherence, entanglement, applications, and materials systems. Prerequisite: CHEM 455 (or equivalent), or permission of instructor ; recommended: a course in physical and/or quantum chemistry. Offered: jointly with MSE 561; A.
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CHEM 564 Organic Electronic and Photonic Materials/Polymers (3)
Physical and material concepts determining properties of organic electronic and photonic materials. Discusses electronic structure, physico-chemical characterization, and device application. Includes introduction of electronic band structure of polymers, electrically conducting polymers; organic nonlinear optical electroluminescent materials; polymer optical fibers; tow-photon absorption materials for 3-D microfabrication. Offered: jointly with MOLENG 530/MSE 560; W.
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CHEM 565 Computational Chemistry (3)
Basics of molecular quantum chemistry (Hartree-Fock and density functional theory); numerical implementation using computers, including basics of programming and scientific computing;applications to problems in chemistry. Offered: W.
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CHEM 566 Energy Materials, Devices, and Systems (3)
Provides project based training for synthesis & characterization of new energy materials, for generation and storage, and the integration of renewables into energy systems using instruments at the Clean Energy Research Training Testbed. Topics include nanoparticle synthesis, solar cells, impedance analysis, characterization with solar simulator, coin cell battery assembly & testing, photochemistry, semiconductor w/ 2D materials, grid simulation Offered: jointly with CHEM E 540/MSE 566; A.
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CHEM 567 Computers in Data Acquisition and Analysis (3)
Interface computers to a variety of laboratory equipment such as Geiger Counter, pH titration, spectrophotometer, PID controlled magnetic induction device, or an acoustic tube. Students will individually interface the computer to the equipment, write the code to drive the experiment, and analyze or model the data. Utilizes LabView, Matlab, Octave Offered: Sp.
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CHEM 571 Current Research Topics in Inorganic Chemistry (1, max. 18)
Focused discussion of ongoing research occurring across the department in the area of Inorganic Chemistry Credit/no-credit only. Offered: AWSp.
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CHEM 573 Current Research Topics in Organic and Biological Chemistry (1, max. 18)
Discussion of ongoing research occurring in organic chemistry and chemical biology. Offered: AWSp.
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CHEM 574 Current Research Topics in Spectroscopy (1, max. 18)
Ongoing research in the area of spectroscopy. Offered: AWSp.
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CHEM 575 Current Research Topics in Theoretical and Computational Chemistry (1, max. 18)
Focused discussion of ongoing research occurring across the department in the area of theoretical and computational chemistry. Offered: AWSp.
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CHEM 578 Current Research Topics in Materials Chemistry (1, max. 18)
Focused ongoing research in Materials Chemistry. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: AWSp.
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CHEM 581 Preparation for Second-Year Exam (3-, max. 9)
Preparation for examination. Open only to students accepted for doctoral work in chemistry, in their second year of study. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: AWSp.
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CHEM 584 Electronic and Optoelectronic Polymers (3)
Covers the chemistry, physics, materials science, and applications of semiconducting and metallic conjugated polymers. Examines the structural origins of the diverse electronic and optoelectronic properties of conjugated polymers. Exemplifies applications by light-emitting diodes, lasers, solar cells, thin film transistors, electrochromic devices, biosensors, and batteries. Prerequisite: either CHEM 453, CHEM 455, or equivalent background. Offered: A.
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CHEM 585 Electronic Structure and Application of Materials (3) NSc
Introduction to electronic structure theory of solids from a chemical perspective, including band theory and the free electron model, with an emphasis in the second half of the quarter on modern trends in research in inorganic materials in the bulk and on the nanometer scale. Offered: W.
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CHEM 586 Electronic Dynamics in Organic and Inorganic Materials (3) NSc
Energy and charge transfer; exciton migration and charge transport; photophysical dynamics in optoelectronic and kinetic processes in electrochemical energy conversion. . Recommended: Working knowledge of electromagnetism, calculus, differential equations, and linear algebra. Offered: Sp.
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CHEM 587 Nanomaterials Chemistry and Engineering (3)
Rigorous overview of fundamental chemical and physical concepts important to nanomaterials science and engineering. Focus on luminescent, plasmonic, magnetic nanomaterials. Students will learn basic concepts prevalent in the nanomaterials literature, and develop rigorous mathematical understanding of fundamental principles that govern many of the advanced materials that are currently under development in the field. Prerequisite: CHEM 455; MATH 207; and CHEM E 326; recommended: classical physics, quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, and ordinary and partial differential equations Offered: jointly with CHEM E 535; Sp.
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CHEM 590 Seminar in General Chemistry (1, max. 18)
For chemistry graduate students only. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: AWSp.
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CHEM 591 Seminar in Inorganic Chemistry (1, max. 18)
For chemistry graduate students only. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: AWSp.
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CHEM 592 Seminar in Analytical Chemistry (1, max. 18)
For chemistry graduate students only. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: AWSp.
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CHEM 593 Seminar in Organic Chemistry (1, max. 18)
For chemistry graduate students only. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: AWSp.
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CHEM 595 Seminar in Physical Chemistry (1, max. 18)
Credit/no-credit only. Offered: AWSp.
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CHEM 597 Seminar in Molecular Engineering (1, max. 30)
Weekly seminars on current topics in molecular Engineering. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: jointly with MOLENG 520; AWSp.
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CHEM 600 Independent Study or Research (*-)
Prerequisite: permission of coordinator. Offered: AWSpS.
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CHEM 700 Master's Thesis (*-)
Prerequisite: permission of coordinator. Offered: AWSpS.
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CHEM 800 Doctoral Dissertation (*-)
Prerequisite: permission of coordinator. Offered: AWSpS.
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