Covers mathematical language which describes symmetry and focuses on its application to inorganic chemistry, determination of point groups, use of character tables, and construction of MO theory diagrams. This will …
Covers an introduction to nanomaterials and to physical methods for nanomaterials characterization; synthesis, surface modification and assembly nanomaterials; and magnetic, optical and catalytic properties of nanomaterials. The course also highlights …
Discusses the principles of main-group element chemistry with a focus on synthesis, structure, reactivity, and applications. This course is intended to provide sufficient background knowledge of the topics and techniques …
Expose students to the emerging advances in chemistry and materials science that underpin technologies for energy conversion, storage and distribution and to place these in a real world context that …
Covers topics of electrode kinetics, electron transfer theory, electrical double layer, diffusion, and other modes of mass transport. A broad range of electrochemical methods, techniques and instrumentation will be covered. …
This one-semester undergraduate/graduate course will focus on the modern applications of X-ray diffraction techniques in crystal and molecular structure determination. The class will also include powder diffraction and its application …
Covers physical methods for characterizing structure, composition, & surface chemistry of inorganic nanomaterials. Methods discussed include electron & probe microscopies, X-ray techniques, vibrational spectroscopies, & UV-visible spectroscopy. We will explore …
Introduces the components of biological macromolecules and the principles behind their observed structures. Examines the means by which enzymes catalyze transformations of other molecules, emphasizing the chemical principles involved, and …
Covers three main areas: (1) the structure and function of biological membranes, (2) complex biochemical systems and processes, including photosynthesis, oxidative phosphorylation, vision, neurotransmission, hormonal regulation, muscle contraction and microtubules, …
Topics include principles of image formation; methods for sample preparation and chemical labeling; photophysics of fluorescent proteins and organic dyes; and computational image analysis and data processing.Recommended prerequisites: Calculus II …
introduces the theory and practice of common techniques at the interface of chemistry and biology. Topics will include cloning, protein expression and purification, enzyme activity assays, basic small molecule synthesis …
Discusses the principles & commonly used techniques in chemical biology. The text will be used as a mechanism to introduce fundamental concepts through lecture and explored in further detail using …
Selected topics in advanced biochemistry developed to the depth required for modern research
New course in the subject of chemistry.
Provide science graduate students interested in an academic career with training in teaching at the postsecondary level. Specifically, the course is intended to introduce instructional practices that have been empirically …
Advanced level survey of instrumental methods of analysis, theory and application of spectrochemical, electrochemical techniques; separations, surfaces, special topics, and recent developments from the literature.
An introduction to classic & modern approaches of chemical analysis of biological systems. Detection of analytes ranging from small molecules & proteins, to cells, to structured materials. Focus on immunoassays: …
Theory and practice of separation science are introduced. Topics include theoretical aspects of separations, including equilibrium theory, flow, diffusion, and solution theory. Major analytical separation techniques covered include liquid chromatography, …
Presents the analytical and physical science opportunities from the study of biosystems in engineered microsystems
This course aims to provide an introduction to mass spectrometry (MS) theory, instrumentation with an emphasis on modern MS techniques including ionization methods, mass analyzers, and basic principles of mass …