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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.

Concurrent enrollment: CHEM 105A

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17201D	001	Lecture	4:00-5:20pm	Monday	11 of 30	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, the quiz immediately following the lecture, and 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@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	31 of 36	Oleg Prezhdo	SGM123	PDF (378767 KB)
17219R	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Thursday	55 of 187		SLH200
17220D	001	Lecture	10:00-10:50am	MWF	223 of 233	Jessica Parr	SGM123	PDF (420069 KB)
17221R	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Thursday	217 of 235		SGM123
17222D	001	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MWF	182 of 199	Jessica Parr	SGM123	PDF (363183 KB)
17224R	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Thursday	164 of 200		SGM124
17226D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	10 of 10		SGM136A/B
17228D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	8 of 8		SGM136A/B
17230D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	6 of 6		SGM136C/D
17232D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	6 of 6		SGM136C/D
17234D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	6 of 6	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B
17236D	001	Lab	12:00-2:50pm	Monday	16 of 18		SGM136C/D
17238D	001	Lab	12:00-2:50pm	Monday	12 of 14		SGM136C/D
17240D	001	Lab	12:00-2:50pm	Wednesday	15 of 17		SGM136C/D
17242D	001	Lab	12:00-2:50pm	Wednesday	14 of 16		SGM136C/D
17244D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	11 of 12		SGM133A/B
17246D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	10 of 10		SGM133A/B
17248D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	11 of 12		SGM136A/B
17250D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	10 of 10		SGM136A/B
17252D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	8 of 12		SGM136C/D
17254D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	7 of 8		SGM136C/D
17256D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	13 of 14		SGM136A/B
17258D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	11 of 12		SGM136A/B
17260D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	10 of 10		SGM133A/B
17262D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	11 of 12		SGM133A/B
17264D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	16 of 17		SGM136A/B
17266D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	15 of 16		SGM136A/B
17268D	001	Lab	3:00-5:50pm	Monday	14 of 16		SGM136C/D
17270D	001	Lab	3:00-5:50pm	Monday	15 of 16		SGM136C/D
17272D	001	Lab	3:00-5:50pm	Wednesday	14 of 16		SGM136C/D
17274D	001	Lab	3:00-5:50pm	Wednesday	16 of 16		SGM136C/D
17276D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	9 of 12		SGM133A/B
17278D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	14 of 14		SGM136A/B
17280D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	14 of 14		SGM136A/B
17282D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	10 of 10		SGM136C/D
17284D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	14 of 14		SGM136C/D
17286D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	16 of 16		SGM136A/B
17288D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	15 of 16		SGM136A/B
17290D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	16 of 17		SGM133A/B
17292D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	14 of 15		SGM133A/B
17294D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	15 of 17		SGM136A/B
17296D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	14 of 15		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 and discussion For students who have not already taken CHEM 105 or any other more advanced Chemistry course. For "D" clearance email coord105@usc.edu

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17204D	001	Lecture	12:00-12:50pm	MWF	54 of 59	Andrey Vilesov	GFS101
17206D	001	Discussion	3:30-4:50pm	Thursday	54 of 59		GFS116

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@usc.edu.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
17208D	001	Lecture	3:30-4:50pm	Tue, Thu	58 of 90	Thomas Bertolini	SLH102
17211D	001	Lab	9:00-11:50am	Monday	9 of 10		SGM133C
17212D	001	Lab	9:00-11:50am	Thursday	9 of 10		SGM133C
17213D	001	Lab	9:00-11:50am	Friday	6 of 6		SGM133C
17214D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	13 of 15		SGM133C
17215D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	10 of 11		SGM133C
17216D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	11 of 14		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, the quiz immediately following the lecture, and 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@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	31 of 36	Oleg Prezhdo	SGM123	PDF (378767 KB)
17219R	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Thursday	55 of 187		SLH200
17220D	001	Lecture	10:00-10:50am	MWF	223 of 233	Jessica Parr	SGM123	PDF (420069 KB)
17221R	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Thursday	217 of 235		SGM123
17222D	001	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MWF	182 of 199	Jessica Parr	SGM123	PDF (363183 KB)
17224R	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Thursday	164 of 200		SGM124
17226D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	10 of 10		SGM136A/B
17228D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	8 of 8		SGM136A/B
17230D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	6 of 6		SGM136C/D
17232D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	6 of 6		SGM136C/D
17234D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	6 of 6	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B
17236D	001	Lab	12:00-2:50pm	Monday	16 of 18		SGM136C/D
17238D	001	Lab	12:00-2:50pm	Monday	12 of 14		SGM136C/D
17240D	001	Lab	12:00-2:50pm	Wednesday	15 of 17		SGM136C/D
17242D	001	Lab	12:00-2:50pm	Wednesday	14 of 16		SGM136C/D
17244D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	11 of 12		SGM133A/B
17246D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	10 of 10		SGM133A/B
17248D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	11 of 12		SGM136A/B
17250D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	10 of 10		SGM136A/B
17252D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	8 of 12		SGM136C/D
17254D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	7 of 8		SGM136C/D
17256D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	13 of 14		SGM136A/B
17258D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	11 of 12		SGM136A/B
17260D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	10 of 10		SGM133A/B
17262D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	11 of 12		SGM133A/B
17264D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	16 of 17		SGM136A/B
17266D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	15 of 16		SGM136A/B
17268D	001	Lab	3:00-5:50pm	Monday	14 of 16		SGM136C/D
17270D	001	Lab	3:00-5:50pm	Monday	15 of 16		SGM136C/D
17272D	001	Lab	3:00-5:50pm	Wednesday	14 of 16		SGM136C/D
17274D	001	Lab	3:00-5:50pm	Wednesday	16 of 16		SGM136C/D
17276D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	9 of 12		SGM133A/B
17278D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	14 of 14		SGM136A/B
17280D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	14 of 14		SGM136A/B
17282D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	10 of 10		SGM136C/D
17284D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	14 of 14		SGM136C/D
17286D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	16 of 16		SGM136A/B
17288D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	15 of 16		SGM136A/B
17290D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	16 of 17		SGM133A/B
17292D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	14 of 15		SGM133A/B
17294D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	15 of 17		SGM136A/B
17296D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	14 of 15		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 and one lab All labs are currently on waitlist, email Dr. Skibo (skibo@usc.edu) from your USC email address. Include your USC ID number, the course you want to enroll in and all lab times (not section numbers) that fit in your schedule.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
17300D	001	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MWF	185 of 198	Rebecca Broyer	SGM124	PDF (422388 KB)
17302R	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Tuesday	186 of 200		SGM124
17304D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Thursday	16 of 16		SGM133A/B
17306D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Thursday	12 of 13		SGM133A/B
17308D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Thursday	11 of 12		SGM136A/B
17310D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Thursday	10 of 12		SGM136A/B
17312D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Thursday	11 of 11		SGM136C/D
17314D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	15 of 16		SGM133A/B
17316D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	15 of 16		SGM133A/B
17318D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Thursday	11 of 12	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B
17320D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Thursday	12 of 12	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B
17322D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Thursday	11 of 12		SGM136A/B
17324D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Thursday	11 of 12		SGM136A/B
17326D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Thursday	11 of 12		SGM136C/D
17328D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Thursday	12 of 12		SGM136C/D
17330D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	16 of 17		SGM133A/B
17331D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	14 of 16		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 and 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. All labs are currently on waitlist. To be added to the waitlist, email Dr. Skibo (skibo@usc.edu) from your USC email address. Include your USC ID number, the course you want to enroll in and all lab times (not section numbers) that fit in your schedule.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
17332D	001	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MWF	57 of 90	Smaranda Marinescu	SLH102
17333R	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Thursday	57 of 90
17334D	001	Lab	9:00-11:50am	Tuesday	6 of 7		SGM133A/B
17335D	001	Lab	9:00-11:50am	Tuesday	6 of 9		SGM133A/B
17336D	001	Lab	9:00-11:50am	Thursday	8 of 8		SGM133A/B
17337D	001	Lab	9:00-11:50am	Thursday	9 of 9		SGM133A/B
17338D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	14 of 16		SGM133A/B
17339D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	14 of 17		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@usc.edu

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
17340D	001	Lecture-Discussion	9:00-9:50am	MWF	57 of 75	Hanna Reisler,Jessica Parr	SGM101
17341R	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Thursday	57 of 75		SGM101
17342R	001	Lab	9:00-11:50am	Tuesday	11 of 13		SGM133C
17343R	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	12 of 13		SGM133C
17344R	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Wednesday	13 of 13		SGM133C
17345R	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	8 of 13		SGM133C
17346R	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	13 of 13		SGM133C

CHEM 204Lg: Pandemics Shaping Our World: Past, Present and Future (4.0 units)

Coronavirus 101! We explore pandemic diseases from historic plagues to Covid-19 and beyond, discussing their societal impact and the "science" of drugs, vaccines and tests.

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
17347R	001	Lecture	11:00-12:20pm	Tue, Thu	43 of 66	Charles Mc Kenna	SOSB46
17349R	001	Lab	10:00-11:50am	Wednesday	17 of 22	Charles Mc Kenna	SGM307
17351R	001	Lab	2:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	17 of 22	Charles Mc Kenna	SGM307
17353R	001	Lab	4:00-5:50pm	Monday	9 of 22	Charles Mc Kenna	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	88 of 90	Thomas Bertolini,Rebecca Broyer	SLH102
17358R	001	Lab	10:00-11:50am	Monday	15 of 15		SGM307
17360R	001	Lab	2:00-3:50pm	Monday	14 of 15		SGM307
17362R	001	Lab	2:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	14 of 15		SGM307
17364R	001	Lab	2:00-3:50pm	Thursday	15 of 15		SGM307
17366R	001	Lab	4:00-5:50pm	Tuesday	15 of 15		SGM307
17368R	001	Lab	4:00-5:50pm	Thursday	15 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	30 of 30	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	0 of 5		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	3 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	0 of 5		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	3 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	39 of 75	Susumu Takahashi	SGM101

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
17385D	001	Lecture-Discussion	10:00-10:50am	MWF	54 of 60	Sri Narayan,Michael Inkpen	GFS101
17386D	001	Lab	2:00-5:50pm	Monday	15 of 16	Michael Inkpen,Sri Narayan	SGM142
17388D	001	Lab	2:00-5:50pm	Tuesday	16 of 16	Michael Inkpen,Sri Narayan	SGM142
17390D	001	Lab	2:00-5:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 14	Michael Inkpen,Sri Narayan	SGM142
17392D	001	Lab	2:00-5:50pm	Friday	11 of 14	Michael Inkpen,Sri Narayan	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 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) if, and only if, a section requires D-clearance.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
17394D	001	Lecture	9:00-9:50am	MWF	190 of 200	Rebecca Broyer	SGM124
17396D	001	Lecture	1:00-1:50pm	MWF	167 of 200	Rebecca Broyer	SGM124
17398R	001	Discussion	12:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	143 of 225		SGM124
17400R	001	Discussion	1:00-1:50pm	Tuesday	214 of 240		SGM124
17401R	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Wednesday	357 of 450		SGM123
17402D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	10 of 10		SGM209
17403D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	9 of 10		SGM209
17404D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	7 of 8		SGM209
17408D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Thursday	9 of 10		SGM209
17410D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Thursday	11 of 11		SGM209
17412D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Thursday	10 of 10		SGM209
17414D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Thursday	9 of 10		SGM209
17416D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Thursday	10 of 10		SGM204
17418D	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	9 of 11		SGM204
17420D	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	10 of 11		SGM204
17422D	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	9 of 11		SGM204
17424D	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	19 of 22		SGM209
17426D	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	20 of 22		SGM209
17428D	001	Lab	12:00-2:50pm	Monday	9 of 11		SGM209
17430D	001	Lab	12:00-2:50pm	Monday	10 of 11		SGM209
17432D	001	Lab	12:00-2:50pm	Monday	10 of 10		SGM209
17434D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Thursday	10 of 11		SGM209
17436D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Thursday	10 of 10		SGM209
17438D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Thursday	11 of 11		SGM209
17440D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Thursday	11 of 11		SGM204
17442D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Thursday	10 of 10		SGM204
17443D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	10 of 10		SGM209
17445D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	10 of 11		SGM209
17446D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	10 of 11		SGM209
17448D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	11 of 11		SGM209
17449D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	9 of 10		SGM209
17450D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	9 of 10		SGM209
17451D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	2 of 2		SGM209
17452D	001	Lab	3:00-5:50pm	Monday	10 of 11		SGM209
17453D	001	Lab	3:00-5:50pm	Monday	10 of 10		SGM209
17454D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Thursday	12 of 12		SGM204
17455D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Thursday	11 of 11		SGM204
17456D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Thursday	11 of 15		SGM204
17457D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	11 of 11		SGM209
17458D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	9 of 11		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
17460D	001	Lecture	10:00-10:50am	MWF	155 of 180	Chao Zhang	SGM124
17462R	001	Discussion	12:00-12:50pm	Thursday	63 of 150		SGM124
17464R	001	Discussion	1:00-1:50pm	Thursday	92 of 150		SGM124
17466R	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Monday	155 of 200		SGM124
17468D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	10 of 12		SGM204
17469D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	9 of 12		SGM204
17470D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	9 of 12		SGM204
17476D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	10 of 13		SGM209
17478D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	13 of 13		SGM209
17479D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	10 of 12		SGM209
17480D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	11 of 12		SGM209
17482D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	11 of 13		SGM209
17484D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	7 of 12		SGM209
17486D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 13		SGM209
17488D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	11 of 12		SGM209
17490D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	11 of 12		SGM209
17491D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 13		SGM209
17492D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	10 of 12		SGM209
17493D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	9 of 12		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	35 of 40		SGM124
17506R	001	Discussion	1:00-1:50pm	Tuesday	39 of 45		SGM124
17502R	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Wednesday	74 of 80		ZHS159
17508D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	6 of 6		SGM209
17510D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Thursday	11 of 11		SGM209
17513D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Thursday	12 of 12		SGM209
17514D	001	Lab	3:00-5:50pm	Monday	11 of 11		SGM209
17517D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Thursday	23 of 26		SGM209
17518D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	11 of 11		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	56 of 66	Christa Bancroft	ZHS252	PDF (574064 KB)
13332R	001	Lab	9:00-11:50am	Tuesday	18 of 22	Markville Bautista	SGM301
13338R	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	19 of 22	Yukang Liu	SGM301
13339R	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	19 of 22	Markville Bautista	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
17520R	001	Lecture	9:30-10:50am	Tue, Thu	81 of 140	Chiho Mak	SGM101
17521R	001	Discussion	11:00-11:50am	Tuesday	25 of 26		SGM226
17522D	001	Discussion	12:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	20 of 20		GFS113
17523R	001	Discussion	1:00-1:50pm	Wednesday	17 of 20		KAP134
17524R	001	Discussion	2:00-2:50pm	Wednesday	19 of 26		KAP156

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	24 of 27	Barry Thompson	SGM226

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	52 of 60	Jahan Dawlaty	WPHB27
17532R	001	Discussion	1:00-2:50pm	Friday	15 of 15		KAP137
17534R	001	Discussion	1:00-2:50pm	Friday	15 of 15		KAP134
17536R	001	Discussion	2:00-3:50pm	Friday	10 of 15		GFS202
17538R	001	Discussion	2:00-3:50pm	Friday	12 of 15		GFS201

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	4 of 12	Xiaojun Zhang	SGM301

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	16 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
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 and discussion

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17558D	001	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MWF	12 of 25	Richard Brutchey	SGM226	PDF (174405 KB)
17560R	001	Discussion	10:00-10:50am	Friday	12 of 25		GFS104

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	23 of 25	Megan Fieser	SGM307	PDF (100658 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	15 of 25	Matthew Pratt	OFFICE

CHEM 523: Introduction to Functional Inorganic Materials (2.0 units)

An introduction to functional inorganic materials emphasizing crystalline materials and how their properties can be understood based on their structure, elemental composition, and electronic structure.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17563R	001	Lecture-Discussion	9:00-9:50am	Mon, Wed	6 of 10	Brent Melot	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 and discussion

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17564R	001	Lecture	11:00-12:20pm	Tue, Thu	23 of 30	Elias Picazo	SGM601
17566R	001	Discussion	10:00-10:50am	Wednesday	19 of 25		GFS104

CHEM 532: Molecular Photochemistry and Photophysics (2.0 units)

Molecular electronic structure; description of the excited state; radiative/nonradiative decay and electron/energy transfer.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17568R	001	Lecture	12:00-12:50pm	MWF	23 of 25	Mark Thompson	SGM307

CHEM 536: Molecular Dynamics (2.0-4.0 units)

Potential energy surfaces, reaction dynamics, scattering theories, classical trajectories, statistical theories, molecular energy transfer, photodissociation dynamics, gas-surface interactions, experimental results, beam and laser techniques.

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17569R	001	4.0	Lecture	5:00-7:50pm	Tuesday	6 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	Brent Melot	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	25 of 40	Surya Prakash	SGM601

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	0 of 5		OFFICE

CHEM 599: Special Topics (2.0-4.0 units)

Special topics in chemistry.

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
Mass Spectrometry in Mechanism and Structure Investigation
17588R	001	4.0	Lecture-Discussion	TBA	TBA	7 of 15	Valery Fokin	OFFICE	PDF (111715 KB)
Molecular Electronics
17590R	001	2.0	Lecture-Discussion	1:00-1:50pm	Mon, Wed	7 of 20	Michael Inkpen	GFS221	PDF (396157 KB)
Basic Principles and Methods for Multiscale Spatial Biology
17592R	001	4.0	Lecture-Discussion	11:00-12:20pm	Tue, Thu	6 of 15	Kate White	CPA153

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	69 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	2 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	11 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	12 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	7 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	38 of 75		OFFICE

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