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CHEM 050x: General Chemistry Tutorial (2.0 units)

Weekly tutorial for selected students in CHEM 105aL. Strong emphasis on chemical mathematics and key concepts in general chemistry. Topics parallel lectures in CHEM 105aL. Not available for degree credit. Graded CR/NC. Discussion, 2 hours.

Note: Course not available for degree credit. For questions about placement test results and "D" clearance, email coord105@chemmail.usc.edu
Concurrent enrollment: CHEM 105A

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17200D	001	Lecture	9:30-10:50am	Tuesday	21 of 30	Peter Qin	SGM226
17202D	001	Lecture	11:00-12:20pm	Tuesday	16 of 28	Peter Qin	SGM226

Concurrent Course
CHEM 105aLg: General Chemistry (4.0 units)

Fundamental principles and laws of chemistry; laboratory work emphasizes quantitative procedures. Prerequisite to all more advanced courses in chemistry. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory and discussion, 4 hours. Quiz, 1 hour.

Prerequisite: CHEM 050
General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
Note: Register for one lecture, quiz & one lab. Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 050 or passing of Chemistry and Math Placement tests. All students are required to take both Chemistry and Math Placement tests. For questions about lecture and placement test results, email coord105@chemmail.usc.edu. This course carries GE credit but it is intended for a specific group of students rather than a general student audience. It is part of the curriculum for majors and pre-professional students.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
17218D	001	Lecture	9:00-9:50am	MWF	65 of 200	Oleg Prezhdo	SGM123	PDF (529438 KB)
17220D	001	Lecture	10:00-10:50am	MWF	242 of 265	Jasmine Bryant	SGM123	PDF (419483 KB)
17222D	001	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MWF	233 of 265	Jessica Parr	SGM123
17224R	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Thursday	542 of 680		SGM123
17226D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	16 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17228D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	15 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17230D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	17 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17236D	001	Lab	12:00-2:50pm	Monday	17 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17238D	001	Lab	12:00-2:50pm	Monday	15 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17240D	001	Lab	12:00-2:50pm	Wednesday	14 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17242D	001	Lab	12:00-2:50pm	Wednesday	17 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17244D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	15 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B
17248D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	17 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17250D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	17 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17252D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	17 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17254D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	18 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17256D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	17 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17258D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	17 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17260D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	16 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B
17262D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	16 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B
17264D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	18 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17266D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	17 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17268D	001	Lab	3:00-5:50pm	Monday	17 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17270D	001	Lab	3:00-5:50pm	Monday	16 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17272D	001	Lab	3:00-5:50pm	Wednesday	17 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17274D	001	Lab	3:00-5:50pm	Wednesday	15 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17276D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	17 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B
17278D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	18 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17280D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	16 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17282D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	17 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17284D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	17 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17286D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	18 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17288D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	17 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17290D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	17 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B
17292D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	15 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B
17294D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	16 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17296D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	16 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B

CHEM 102: The Molecular World (4.0 units)

Basic chemistry and its impact on the contemporary world. Topics include: structures and reactions of molecules, stoichiometry, nomenclature, gases, solutions.

Note: Register for lecture & discussion For students who have not already taken CHEM 105 or any other more advanced Chemistry course. For "D" clearance email coord105@chemmail.usc.edu

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17204D	001	Lecture	12:00-12:50pm	MWF	39 of 50	Andrey Vilesov	GFS101	PDF (247319 KB)
17206R	001	Discussion	3:30-4:50pm	Thursday	39 of 50		GFS101

CHEM 103Lxg: General Chemistry for the Environment and Life (4.0 units)

Chemistry for environmental studies, neuroscience and other life sciences: organic and inorganic structures, nomenclature, stoichiometry, solutions, gases, non-covalent interactions, equilibria, acid-base and redox reactions. Not for major credit in chemistry.

General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
Note: Register for lecture and one lab. For "D" clearance please email coord105@chemmail.usc.edu.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
17208D	001	Lecture	3:30-4:50pm	Tue, Thu	71 of 90	Thomas Bertolini	SLH102 & ONLINE
17211R	001	Lab	9:00-11:50am	Monday	13 of 15		SGM133C
17212R	001	Lab	9:00-11:50am	Thursday	14 of 15		SGM133C
17213R	001	Lab	9:00-11:50am	Friday	5 of 15		SGM133C
17214R	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	15 of 15		SGM133C
17215R	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	9 of 15		SGM133C
17216R	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	15 of 16		SGM133C

CHEM 105aLg: General Chemistry (4.0 units)

Prerequisite: CHEM 050
General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
Note: Register for one lecture, quiz & one lab. Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 050 or passing of Chemistry and Math Placement tests. All students are required to take both Chemistry and Math Placement tests. For questions about lecture and placement test results, email coord105@chemmail.usc.edu. This course carries GE credit but it is intended for a specific group of students rather than a general student audience. It is part of the curriculum for majors and pre-professional students.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
17218D	001	Lecture	9:00-9:50am	MWF	65 of 200	Oleg Prezhdo	SGM123	PDF (529438 KB)
17220D	001	Lecture	10:00-10:50am	MWF	242 of 265	Jasmine Bryant	SGM123	PDF (419483 KB)
17222D	001	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MWF	233 of 265	Jessica Parr	SGM123
17224R	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Thursday	542 of 680		SGM123
17226D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	16 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17228D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	15 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17230D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	17 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17236D	001	Lab	12:00-2:50pm	Monday	17 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17238D	001	Lab	12:00-2:50pm	Monday	15 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17240D	001	Lab	12:00-2:50pm	Wednesday	14 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17242D	001	Lab	12:00-2:50pm	Wednesday	17 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17244D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	15 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B
17248D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	17 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17250D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	17 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17252D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	17 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17254D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	18 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17256D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	17 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17258D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	17 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17260D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	16 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B
17262D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	16 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B
17264D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	18 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17266D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	17 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17268D	001	Lab	3:00-5:50pm	Monday	17 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17270D	001	Lab	3:00-5:50pm	Monday	16 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17272D	001	Lab	3:00-5:50pm	Wednesday	17 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17274D	001	Lab	3:00-5:50pm	Wednesday	15 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17276D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	17 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B
17278D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	18 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17280D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	16 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17282D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	17 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17284D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	17 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17286D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	18 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17288D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	17 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17290D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	17 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B
17292D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	15 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B
17294D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	16 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17296D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	16 of 18	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B

CHEM 105bL: General Chemistry (4.0 units)

Fundamental principles and laws of chemistry; laboratory work emphasizes quantitative procedures.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CHEM 105A or CHEM 107 or CHEM 115A)
Note: Register for lecture, quiz & one lab

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
17300R	001	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MWF	171 of 200	Jasmine Bryant	SGM124	PDF (411112 KB)
17302R	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Tuesday	171 of 200		SGM124
17306D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Thursday	12 of 15	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B
17308D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Thursday	15 of 15	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17310D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Thursday	12 of 15	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17312D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Thursday	15 of 15	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17314D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	16 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B
17316D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	16 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B
17322D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Thursday	15 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17324D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Thursday	14 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17326D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Thursday	15 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17328D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Thursday	14 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17330D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	14 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B
17331D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	13 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B

CHEM 107Lg: General Chemistry for Chemistry Majors (4.0 units)

Fundamental principles and laws of chemistry emphasizing contemporary chemistry; laboratory work focuses on quantitative procedures. Open only to Chemistry majors. (Duplicates credit in CHEM 105a and CHEM 115a)

Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Chemistry (Chemical Biology), Chemistry (Chemical Nanoscience), Chemistry (Chemical Physics), Chemistry (Research), Chemistry, Biochemistry
General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
Note: Register for lecture, quiz & one lab. This course carries GE credit but it is intended for a specific group of students rather than a general student audience. Majors can obtain D-clearance through their advisor, waldon@usc.edu. For lab D-clearance, email Dr. Skibo (skibo@usc.edu) with Chem 107 Labs in the subject line.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
17333D	001	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MWF	75 of 87	Alexander Benderskii,Smaranda Marinescu	SLH102
17334R	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Thursday	75 of 87		ZHS159
17332D	001	Lab	12:00-2:50pm	Thursday	8 of 15	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A
17335D	001	Lab	9:00-11:50am	Tuesday	13 of 15	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B
17336D	001	Lab	9:00-11:50am	Thursday	13 of 15	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B
17337D	001	Lab	9:00-11:50am	Thursday	14 of 15	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B
17338D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B
17339D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	15 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B

CHEM 115aLg: Advanced General Chemistry (4.0 units)

Equivalent to 105agL-bL, but taught at a higher level forexceptionally well-prepared students. Admission to course bydepartmental approval only. Lecture, 3 hours; lab and discussion,4 hours; quiz, 1 hour. Prereq: 1 year high school chemistry andmathematics through pre-calculus.

General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
Note: Register for lecture-discussion, quiz and one lab. This course carries GE credit but it is intended for a specific group of students rather than a general student audience. It is part of the curriculum for majors and pre-professional students. For lecture questions, email coord105@chemmail.usc.edu

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
17340D	001	Lecture-Discussion	9:00-9:50am	MWF	65 of 72	Hanna Reisler,Jessica Parr	SGM101	PDF (1084662 MB)
17341R	001	Quiz	3:00-4:50pm	Thursday	65 of 72		GFS116
17342R	001	Lab	9:00-11:50am	Tuesday	9 of 14		SGM133C
17343R	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	13 of 14		SGM133C
17344D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Wednesday	14 of 15		SGM133C
17345R	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	14 of 14		SGM133C
17346D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	15 of 15		SGM133C

CHEM 203Lxg: AIDS Drug Discovery and Development (4.0 units)

Scientific principles underlying molecular approaches to diagnosis and treatment of diseases, using specific models within a societal (business, legal, ethical) context. Not available for major credit.

General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
Note: Register for lecture and one lab

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
17348R	001	Lecture	11:00-12:20pm	Tue, Thu	7 of 50	Charles Mc Kenna	GFS207
17350R	001	Lab	10:00-11:50am	Wednesday	4 of 15		SGM307
17352R	001	Lab	2:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	3 of 15		SGM307

CHEM 205Lxg: Chemical Forensics: The Science, and Its Impact (4.0 units)

Scientific principles underlying forensic approaches to the investigation of crimes and its societal impact on law, culture and media. Not available for major credit.

General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
Note: Register for lecture and one lab

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
17356D	001	Lecture	1:00-1:50pm	MWF	86 of 92	Thomas Bertolini,Rebecca Broyer	SLH102 & ONLINE
17357D	001	Lab	10:00-11:50am	Monday	15 of 15		SGM307
17358D	001	Lab	10:00-11:50am	Thursday	1 of 1		SGM307
17360D	001	Lab	2:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	16 of 16		SGM307
17362D	001	Lab	2:00-3:50pm	Monday	14 of 15		SGM307
17364D	001	Lab	2:00-3:50pm	Thursday	14 of 15		SGM307
17366D	001	Lab	4:00-5:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 15		SGM307
17368D	001	Lab	4:00-5:50pm	Thursday	14 of 15		SGM307

CHEM 250x: Organic Chemistry Tutorial A (2.0 units)

Major principles of organic chemistry and its relevance. Topics covered parallel to those of CHEM 322A. Prerequisite: CHEM 105bL. Corequisite: CHEM 322aL. Graded CR/NC. Not available for degree credit.

Prerequisite: CHEM 105b
Corequisite: CHEM 322a
Note: Class is designed to provide supplementary tutorials in a small group setting to help students successfully complete CHEM 322A classes. Instructor will have one-on-one conference with any interested student to discuss registering for CHEM 250. Note CHEM 250 is not required for completing CHEM322A, and problem-solving skills shared in CHEM 250 will be made available to the broader student population in CHEM 322A. For inquiry and "D" clearance, contact Professor Jung kwjung@usc.edu.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17371D	001	Lecture	5:30-7:20pm	Friday	29 of 29	Kyung Jung	SLH100

CHEM 290aL: Special Laboratory (1.0 unit)

Laboratory component for CHEM 105a, 105b, 322a, or 322b for students with equivalent lecture credit from another institution. Prereq: Consent of department head.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17372D	001	Lecture-Lab	TBA	TBA	5 of 5	Peter Qin	OFFICE

CHEM 290bL: Special Laboratory (1.0 unit)

Laboratory component for CHEM 105a, 105b, 322a, or 322b for students with equivalent lecture credit from another institution.

Prerequisite: CHEM 290A

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17374D	001	Lecture-Lab	TBA	TBA	0 of 5	Peter Qin	OFFICE

CHEM 290cL: Special Laboratory (1.0 unit)

Laboratory component for CHEM 105a, 105b, 322a, or 322b for students with equivalent lecture credit from another institution.

Prerequisite: CHEM 290B

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17376D	001	Lecture-Lab	TBA	TBA	1 of 5	Peter Qin	OFFICE

CHEM 290dL: Special Laboratory (1.0 unit)

Laboratory component for CHEM 105a, 105b, 322a, or 322b for students with equivalent lecture credit from another institution.

Prerequisite: CHEM 290C

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17378D	001	Lecture-Lab	TBA	TBA	1 of 5	Peter Qin	OFFICE

CHEM 292: Supervised Research (2.0 units, max 4)

Supervised undergraduate research experience.

Corequisite: 1 from (CHEM 105a or CHEM 115a)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17380D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 10	Peter Qin	OFFICE

CHEM 294: Undergraduate Research Seminar (1.0 units, max 4)

Seminars in current research in the chemical and molecular sciences.

Corequisite: 1 from (CHEM 105a or CHEM 115a)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17382R	001	Lecture	5:00-5:50pm	Thursday	52 of 75	Susumu Takahashi	ZHS352

CHEM 300L: Analytical Chemistry (4.0 units)

Theory and practice in chemical analysis, emphasizing instrumental techniques; error analysis, fractional distillation, extraction; chromatograhpy; visible, ultraviolet, and infrared spectroscopy; introductions to electrochemistry and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CHEM 105B or CHEM 108 or CHEM 115B)
Corequisite: 1 from (CHEM 322A or CHEM 325A)
Note: Register for lecture-discussion and one lab.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
17385D	001	Lecture-Discussion	10:00-10:50am	MWF	60 of 62	Brent Melot, Michael Inkpen,Richard Roberts	VPD105	PDF (587040 KB)
17386R	001	Lab	2:00-5:50pm	Monday	16 of 16	Brent Melot	SGM142
17388R	001	Lab	2:00-5:50pm	Tuesday	15 of 16	Brent Melot	SGM142
17390R	001	Lab	2:00-5:50pm	Wednesday	15 of 16	Brent Melot	SGM142
17392R	001	Lab	2:00-5:50pm	Friday	16 of 16	Brent Melot	SGM142

CHEM 322aL: Organic Chemistry (4.0 units)

Chemistry of the carbon compounds of the aliphatic and aromatic series; laboratory preparation of typical compounds of both series.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CHEM 105B or CHEM 108 or CHEM 115B)
Note: Register for one lecture, quiz, one discussion & one lab. You may find that labs are currently full. A lot changes between now and fall with students adding/dropping or switching labs. Keep checking back to find an available spot and enroll. Complete this form (forms.gle/jrKp2B3DiJwJX9xy6) to be contacted if/when another lab section is opened for labs of Organic Chemistry courses (i.e., CHEM 322a, 325a, 322b, 325b).

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
17394D	001	Lecture	9:00-9:50am	MWF	170 of 200	Rebecca Broyer	SGM124	PDF (401212 KB)
17396D	001	Lecture	1:00-1:50pm	MWF	150 of 200	Rebecca Broyer	SGM124	PDF (401212 KB)
17398R	001	Discussion	12:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	108 of 240		SGM124
17400R	001	Discussion	1:00-1:50pm	Tuesday	212 of 260		SGM124
17401R	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Wednesday	320 of 450		SGM123
17402D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	8 of 14	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17403D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	12 of 14	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17404D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	13 of 14	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17412D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Thursday	11 of 13	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17414D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Thursday	12 of 13	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17416D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Thursday	10 of 13	Jennifer Moore	SGM204
17418D	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	12 of 14	Jennifer Moore	SGM204
17420D	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	10 of 14	Jennifer Moore	SGM204
17422D	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	10 of 14	Jennifer Moore	SGM204
17424D	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	10 of 14	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17426D	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	10 of 14	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17428D	001	Lab	12:00-2:50pm	Monday	10 of 14	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17430D	001	Lab	12:00-2:50pm	Monday	11 of 14	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17432D	001	Lab	12:00-2:50pm	Monday	10 of 14	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17434D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Thursday	11 of 14	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17436D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Thursday	13 of 14	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17438D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Thursday	9 of 14	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17440D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Thursday	11 of 12	Jennifer Moore	SGM204
17442D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Thursday	10 of 13	Jennifer Moore	SGM204
17446D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	13 of 14	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17448D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	12 of 14	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17450D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	10 of 14	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17452D	001	Lab	3:00-5:50pm	Monday	13 of 14	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17453D	001	Lab	3:00-5:50pm	Monday	11 of 13	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17454D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Thursday	12 of 16	Jennifer Moore	SGM204
17455D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Thursday	11 of 16	Jennifer Moore	SGM204
17456D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Thursday	9 of 14	Jennifer Moore	SGM204
17457D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	10 of 12	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17458D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	9 of 10	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17459D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	8 of 8	Jennifer Moore	SGM209

CHEM 322bL: Organic Chemistry (4.0 units)

Chemistry of the carbon compounds of the aliphatic and aromatic series; laboratory preparation of typical compounds of both series.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CHEM 322A or CHEM 325A)
Note: Register for one lecture, quiz, one discussion and one lab. You may find that labs are currently full. A lot changes between now and fall with students adding/dropping or switching labs. Keep checking back to find an available spot and enroll. Complete this form (forms.gle/jrKp2B3DiJwJX9xy6) to be contacted if/when another lab section is opened for labs of Organic Chemistry courses (i.e. CHEM 322a, 325a, 322b, 325b).

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
17460R	001	Lecture	10:00-10:50am	MWF	115 of 200	Barry Thompson	SGM124
17462R	001	Discussion	12:00-12:50pm	Thursday	33 of 150		SGM124
17464R	001	Discussion	1:00-1:50pm	Thursday	82 of 150		SGM124
17466R	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Monday	115 of 200		SGM124
17472D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Thursday	9 of 13	Jennifer Moore	SGM204
17474D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Thursday	6 of 12	Jennifer Moore	SGM204
17475D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Thursday	9 of 12	Jennifer Moore	SGM204
17476D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	7 of 10	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17478D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	7 of 10	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17479D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	10 of 11	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17480D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	4 of 10	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17482D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	4 of 7	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17484D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	8 of 9	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17486D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	9 of 14	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17488D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	11 of 14	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17490D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	9 of 10	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17491D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	7 of 10	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17492D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	9 of 10	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17493D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	7 of 10	Jennifer Moore	SGM209

CHEM 325aL: Organic Chemistry (4.0 units)

Required of majors in chemistry.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CHEM 105B or CHEM 108 or CHEM 115B)
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Biochemistry, Chemistry (Chemical Biology), Chemistry (Chemical Nanoscience), Chemistry, Chemistry (Research)
Note: Register for lecture, quiz, one discussion and one lab CHEM 325 is for CHEM majors only and can obtain D-clearance through their advisor, waldon@usc.edu. You may find that labs are currently full. A lot changes between now and fall with students adding/dropping or switching labs. Keep checking back to find an available spot and enroll. Complete this form (forms.gle/jrKp2B3DiJwJX9xy6) to be contacted if/when another lab section is opened for labs of Organic Chemistry courses (i.e. CHEM 322a, 325a, 322b, 325b).

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
17500D	001	Lecture	1:00-1:50pm	MWF	74 of 80	Travis Williams	GFS106
17504R	001	Discussion	12:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	34 of 37		SGM124
17506R	001	Discussion	1:00-1:50pm	Tuesday	40 of 43		SGM124
17502R	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Wednesday	74 of 80		ZHS159
17508R	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	14 of 15	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17513D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Thursday	16 of 17	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17514R	001	Lab	3:00-5:50pm	Monday	16 of 16	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17517R	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Thursday	15 of 16	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17518R	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	13 of 14	Jennifer Moore	SGM209

Crosslist CHEM 330L: Biochemistry (4.0 units)

Basic biochemical principles; classes of molecules - structure and function; cellular energetics.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CHEM 322A or CHEM 325A)
Crosslist: This course is offered by the BISC department but may qualify for major credit in CHEM. To register, enroll in BISC 330.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
13330R	001	Lecture	12:00-12:50pm	MWF	49 of 60	Christa Bancroft	ZHS252	PDF (541947 KB)
13332R	001	Lab	9:00-11:50am	Tuesday	6 of 20	Aaron John Balana	SGM301
13338D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	20 of 25	Aaron John Balana	SGM301
13339D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	23 of 25	Murielle Morales	SGM301

CHEM 350: Molecular Principles of Biochemistry (4.0 units)

Biomolecular structures, protein and nucleic acid chemistry and functions, carbohydrates, lipids, membranes, enzyme catalysis and kinetics, coenzymes, biochemical signaling, major metabolic pathways, control of gene expression, replication, transcription, and translation.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CHEM 105B or CHEM 108 or CHEM 115B)
Corequisite: 1 from (CHEM 322A or CHEM 325A)
Note: Register for lecture and one discussion.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
17520R	001	Lecture	9:30-10:50am	Tue, Thu	79 of 140	Chiho Mak	SGM101	PDF (308916 KB)
17521R	001	Discussion	11:00-11:50am	Tuesday	19 of 20		GFS204
17522R	001	Discussion	12:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	18 of 20		GFS218
17523R	001	Discussion	1:00-1:50pm	Wednesday	19 of 20		GFS218
17524R	001	Discussion	2:00-2:50pm	Wednesday	14 of 20		GFS205
17525R	001	Discussion	12:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	9 of 20		GFS212

CHEM 426: Advanced Organic Chemistry (4.0 units)

Advanced treatment of organic chemistry from a mechanistic point of view according to the following topics: polar and isopolar reactions, intermediates. Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CHEM 322B or CHEM 325B)
Note: Register for lecture only

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17526R	001	Lecture	9:30-10:50am	Tue, Thu	10 of 30	Chao Zhang	VPD107	PDF (67355 KB)

CHEM 430: Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics and Kinetics (4.0 units)

Kinetic theory; equations of state; thermodynamics; phase equilibria; chemical equilibrium; statistical thermodynamics; kinetics; electrochemistry; surface and colloid chemistry; polymers.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CHEM 300 or CHEM 322A or CHEM 325A) and 1 from (MATH 225 or MATH 226) and PHYS 151
Note: Register for lecture and one discussion

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
17530R	001	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MWF	59 of 68	Jahan Dawlaty	VPD105
17532R	001	Discussion	1:00-2:50pm	Friday	17 of 17		GFS202
17534R	001	Discussion	1:00-2:50pm	Friday	17 of 17		GFS218
17536R	001	Discussion	2:00-3:50pm	Friday	16 of 17		GFS201
17538R	001	Discussion	2:00-3:50pm	Friday	9 of 17		GFS108

CHEM 467: Advanced Chemical Biology Laboratory (2.0 units)

Principles, methods and protocols of chemical biology through experimentation focusing on the interactions of small molecules with biomacromolecules such as proteins and DNA.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CHEM 322B or CHEM 325B)
Corequisite: CHEM 300

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17548R	001	Lecture-Lab	2:00-6:50pm	Thursday	8 of 12	Xiaojun Zhang	SGM301

CHEM 488: Introduction to Theory & Practice of X-Ray Crystallography (4.0 units)

Introduction to single crystal X-ray diffraction theory and its extension to two-dimensional diffraction. Application of modern instrumentation and software techniques to problems of current chemical interest.

Prerequisite: CHEM 300 and 1 from (CHEM 322a or CHEM 325a) and 1 from (CHEM 322b or CHEM 325b)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17550R	001	Lecture	11:00-12:20pm	TuThF	8 of 15	Mark Thompson	SGM307	PDF (158868 KB)

CHEM 490x: Directed Research (1.0-8.0 units, max 12)

Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.

Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17552D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	22 of 25	Peter Qin	OFFICE

CHEM 494x: Advanced Research Experience (2.0-4.0 units, max 4)

Directed undergraduate research supervised by faculty, with advanced capstone research experience. Not available for graduate credit.

Prerequisite: CHEM 490

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17554D	001	2.0	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 5	Peter Qin	OFFICE
17555D	001	4.0	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 10	Peter Qin	OFFICE

CHEM 515: Structure and Bonding in Inorganic and Organometallic Chemis (4.0 units)

An integrated core course of structure and bonding in inorganic, coordination, and organometallic chemistry within an oxidation state framework; symmetry, electronic properties.

Note: Register for lecture & discussion

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17558D	001	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MWF	13 of 25	Richard Brutchey	KAP138	PDF (175021 KB)
17560R	001	Discussion	10:00-10:50am	Friday	13 of 25		GFS221

CHEM 516: Synthesis, Reactivity and Mechanism in Inorganic and Organometallic Chemistry (4.0 units)

A reactivity framework for inorganic and organometallic chemistry; synthesis, reaction mechanisms, and energetics; homogeneous catalysis.

Prerequisite: CHEM 515

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17561R	001	Lecture	9:30-10:50am	Tue, Thu	13 of 15	Megan Fieser	SGM307	Word (41984 KB)

CHEM 520a: Advanced Chemical Biology (2.0 units)

Chemical approaches to investigate biological processes from transcription to protein inhibitors. Recommended preparation: CHEM 322ab and BISC 330 (or equivalent).

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17562R	001	Lecture	9:30-10:50am	Tuesday	20 of 25	Matthew Pratt	OFFICE

CHEM 526: Structure and Mechanism in Organic Chemistry (4.0 units)

Review of modern structural theory of organic chemistry; and relation to the mechanisms of organic chemical reactions.

Note: Register for lecture & discussion

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17564R	001	Lecture	11:00-12:20pm	Tue, Thu	24 of 25	Nicos Petasis	CPA161
17566R	001	Discussion	10:00-10:50am	Wednesday	24 of 25		GFS221

CHEM 538: Mathematical Techniques of Physical Chemistry (4.0 units)

Fundamentals and techniques of mathematics and physics. Linear algebra, differential equations, mechanics, electricity and magnetism. Applications to physical chemistry/chemical physics.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17570R	001	Lecture	12:30-1:50pm	Tue, Thu	13 of 15	Andrey Vilesov	SSC604

CHEM 544: Introduction to Quantum Chemistry (4.0 units)

Basic principles of quantum mechanics and their application to Chemistry. Electronic structure of atoms and molecules.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17572R	001	Lecture	2:00-3:20pm	Mon, Wed	8 of 20	Curt Wittig	SSC604

CHEM 545: Theory and Practice of Molecular Electronic Structure (4.0 units)

Provide working knowledge and hands-on experience in current quantum chemical methods for chemists who would like to employ these techniques in their own research.

Prerequisite: (CHEM 538 and CHEM 544)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17573R	001	Lecture	10:30-11:50am	Tue, Thu	7 of 20	Anna Krylov	SSC604

CHEM 570: Seminar in Chemical Biology (2.0 units, max 4)

Introduce students to emerging research areas in chemical biology through a thorough discussion of seminal research articles and presentations of current research topics. Recommended preparation: some research experience and familiarity with literature search

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17575R	001	Lecture	12:30-1:20pm	Thursday	14 of 30	Matthew Pratt	OFFICE

CHEM 580: Current Topics in Inorganic Chemistry and Nanoscience (2.0 units, max 4)

Introduction to emerging research areas in Inorganic Chemistry & Nanoscience through a discussion of seminal research articles and presentations of current research topics.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17576R	001	Lecture-Discussion	12:30-1:20pm	Tuesday	8 of 25	Smaranda Marinescu	OFFICE
			4:30-5:20pm	Tuesday			OFFICE

CHEM 590: Directed Research (1.0-12.0 units)

Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17578D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 10		OFFICE

CHEM 593x: Practicum in Teaching Chemistry (2.0 units)

Practical principles for effective teaching in the laboratory. Intended for teaching assistants in Chemistry. Graded CR/NC.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17580R	001	Lecture	10:00-10:50am	Monday	50 of 55	Curt Wittig	CPA156

CHEM 594a: Master's Thesis (2.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of Thesis. Graded CR/NC.

Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17581D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 15		OFFICE

CHEM 594b: Master's Thesis (2.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of Thesis. Graded CR/NC.

Prerequisite: CHEM 594A
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17582D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 15		OFFICE

CHEM 594z: Master's Thesis (0.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of Thesis. Graded CR/NC.

Prerequisite: CHEM 594B
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17583D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 15		OFFICE

CHEM 596: Internship for Curricular Practical Training (1.0-3.0 units, max 3)

Part-time or full-time, practical work experience in the student's field of study. The internship must be located at an off-campus facility. Students are individually supervised by faculty. May not be taken until the student has completed at least one semester of enrollment in the graduate program.

Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17586D	001	1.0	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 5	Peter Qin	OFFICE

CHEM 599: Special Topics (2.0-4.0 units)

Special topics in chemistry.

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
Mass Spectrometry in Mechanism and Structure Investigation
17588R	001	4.0	Lecture-Discussion	1:30-2:50pm	Tue, Thu	17 of 20	Valery Fokin		PDF (113207 KB)

CHEM 630: Fundamentals of Electrochemical Energy Systems (2.0 units)

Fundamentals of electrochemical energy systems including various batteries, fuel cells and electrolyzers with a focus on materials, operating principles and applications

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17590R	001	Lecture	3:30-4:50pm	Tuesday	15 of 25	Sri Narayan	KAP165

CHEM 632: Introduction to Surface Chemistry and Electrocatalysis (2.0 units)

Introduction to principles governing physical and chemical behavior of surfaces: structures, thermodynamics, adsorption, desorption, diffusion, electron transfer and electrocatalytic reactions, and experimental surface analytical techniques.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17592R	001	Lecture	3:30-4:50pm	Thursday	11 of 25	Sri Narayan	KAP165

CHEM 790: Research (1.0-12.0 units)

Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17593D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	60 of 150	Peter Qin	OFFICE

CHEM 794a: Doctoral Dissertation (2.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17594D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	5 of 75		OFFICE

CHEM 794b: Doctoral Dissertation (2.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC.

Prerequisite: CHEM 794A
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17595D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	9 of 75		OFFICE

CHEM 794c: Doctoral Dissertation (2.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC.

Prerequisite: CHEM 794B
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17596D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	16 of 75		OFFICE

CHEM 794d: Doctoral Dissertation (2.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC.

Prerequisite: CHEM 794C
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17597D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	6 of 75		OFFICE

CHEM 794z: Doctoral Dissertation (0.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC.

Prerequisite: CHEM 794D
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17598D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	35 of 75		OFFICE

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