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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
Concurrent enrollment: CHEM 105A

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17200D	001	Lecture	4:00-5:20pm	Monday	0 of 30		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 lecture, quiz and one lab. Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 050 or passing of Chemisry and Math Placement tests. All students are required to take Chemistry Placement test within past twenty-four months; if expired, sign up for test at language.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. All 105a labs are on waitlist. To be added to the waitlist, please fill out the D clearance form for non-majors. Select all 105a lab times that fit in your schedule. The URL to the form is: forms.gle/Su5PA6PRuvftoEA7A.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
17218R	001	Lecture	9:00-9:50am	MWF	221 of 300	Thomas Bertolini	SGM123
17220R	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Tuesday	221 of 300		SGM123
17222D	001	Lab	11:00-1:50pm	Thursday	16 of 16		SGM133A/B
17224D	001	Lab	11:00-1:50pm	Thursday	12 of 12		SGM133A/B
17226D	001	Lab	11:00-1:50pm	Thursday	11 of 12		SGM133A/B
17228D	001	Lab	11:00-1:50pm	Thursday	12 of 12		SGM136A/B
17230D	001	Lab	11:00-1:50pm	Thursday	12 of 12		SGM136A/B
17232D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	16 of 16		SGM136A/B
17234D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	16 of 16		SGM133A/B
17236D	001	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Thursday	15 of 16		SGM133A/B
17238D	001	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Thursday	16 of 16		SGM133A/B
17240D	001	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Thursday	16 of 16		SGM133A/B
17242D	001	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Thursday	12 of 12		SGM133A/B
17244D	001	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Thursday	12 of 12		SGM136A/B
17246D	001	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Thursday	12 of 12		SGM136A/B
17248D	001	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Thursday	12 of 12		SGM136A/B
17250D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	16 of 16		SGM133A/B
17252D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	16 of 16		SGM133A/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.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17204R	001	Lecture	12:00-12:50pm	MWF	23 of 70	Rebecca Broyer	ZHS352
17206R	001	Discussion	1:00-1:50pm	Thursday	23 of 70		THH210

CHEM 105aLg: General Chemistry (4.0 units)

Prerequisite: CHEM 050
General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
Note: Register for lecture, quiz and one lab. Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 050 or passing of Chemisry and Math Placement tests. All students are required to take Chemistry Placement test within past twenty-four months; if expired, sign up for test at language.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. All 105a labs are on waitlist. To be added to the waitlist, please fill out the D clearance form for non-majors. Select all 105a lab times that fit in your schedule. The URL to the form is: forms.gle/Su5PA6PRuvftoEA7A.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
17218R	001	Lecture	9:00-9:50am	MWF	221 of 300	Thomas Bertolini	SGM123
17220R	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Tuesday	221 of 300		SGM123
17222D	001	Lab	11:00-1:50pm	Thursday	16 of 16		SGM133A/B
17224D	001	Lab	11:00-1:50pm	Thursday	12 of 12		SGM133A/B
17226D	001	Lab	11:00-1:50pm	Thursday	11 of 12		SGM133A/B
17228D	001	Lab	11:00-1:50pm	Thursday	12 of 12		SGM136A/B
17230D	001	Lab	11:00-1:50pm	Thursday	12 of 12		SGM136A/B
17232D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	16 of 16		SGM136A/B
17234D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	16 of 16		SGM133A/B
17236D	001	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Thursday	15 of 16		SGM133A/B
17238D	001	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Thursday	16 of 16		SGM133A/B
17240D	001	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Thursday	16 of 16		SGM133A/B
17242D	001	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Thursday	12 of 12		SGM133A/B
17244D	001	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Thursday	12 of 12		SGM136A/B
17246D	001	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Thursday	12 of 12		SGM136A/B
17248D	001	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Thursday	12 of 12		SGM136A/B
17250D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	16 of 16		SGM133A/B
17252D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	16 of 16		SGM133A/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 one lecture, quiz and one lab. All 105b labs are on waitlist. To be added to the waitlist, please fill out the D Clearance form for non-majors. Select all 105b lab times that fit in your schedule. The URL to the form is: forms.gle/Su5PA6PRuvftoEA7A

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
17256R	001	Lecture	9:00-9:50am	MWF	60 of 200	Stuart Moon	SGM124
17257R	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Thursday	61 of 200		THH101
17258R	001	Lecture	10:00-10:50am	MWF	170 of 200	Rebecca Broyer	SGM124	PDF (628293 KB)
17259R	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Thursday	170 of 200		SLH200
17260R	001	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MWF	200 of 200	Thomas Bertolini	SGM123
17262R	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Thursday	199 of 199		SGM123
17270D	001	Lab	11:00-1:50pm	Tuesday	14 of 14		SGM133A/B
17272D	001	Lab	11:00-1:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 12		SGM136A/B
17274D	001	Lab	11:00-1:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 12		SGM136A/B
17276D	001	Lab	11:00-1:50pm	Tuesday	10 of 10		SGM136A/B
17282D	001	Lab	12:00-2:50pm	Wednesday	18 of 18		SGM136C/D
17284D	001	Lab	12:00-2:50pm	Wednesday	15 of 16		SGM136C/D
17286D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	16 of 16		SGM133A/B
17288D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	12 of 12		SGM133A/B
17290D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	16 of 16		SGM133A/B
17292D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	12 of 12		SGM136A/B
17294D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	12 of 12		SGM136A/B
17296D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	18 of 18		SGM136A/B
17298D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	16 of 16		SGM136A/B
17300D	001	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	18 of 18		SGM133A/B
17302D	001	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	16 of 16		SGM133A/B
17304D	001	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	14 of 15		SGM136A/B
17306D	001	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	17 of 17		SGM136A/B
17308D	001	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	16 of 16		SGM136A/B
17310D	001	Lab	3:00-5:50pm	Monday	18 of 18		SGM136C/D
17312D	001	Lab	3:00-5:50pm	Monday	16 of 16		SGM136C/D
17314D	001	Lab	3:00-5:50pm	Wednesday	18 of 18		SGM136C/D
17316D	001	Lab	3:00-5:50pm	Wednesday	16 of 16		SGM136C/D
17318D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	16 of 16		SGM133A/B
17320D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	12 of 12		SGM133A/B
17322D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	16 of 16		SGM133A/B
17324D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	12 of 12		SGM136A/B
17326D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	12 of 12		SGM136A/B
17328D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	18 of 18		SGM136A/B
17330D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	16 of 16		SGM136A/B

CHEM 108L: General Chemistry for Chemistry Majors: Kinetics and Equilib (4.0 units)

Fundamental principles and laws of chemistry emphasizing contemporary chemistry; laboratory work focuses on quantitative procedures. Second-semester general chemistry course for majors.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CHEM 105A or CHEM 107 or CHEM 115A)
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Biochemistry, Chemistry (Chemical Biology), Chemistry (Chemical Nanoscience), Chemistry, Chemistry (Research)
Note: Register for lecture, quiz and one lab

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
17208D	001	Lecture	1:00-1:50pm	MWF	47 of 75	Jessica Parr	SGM101
17210R	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Thursday	47 of 75		SGM101
17212R	001	Lab	11:00-1:50pm	Thursday	15 of 16		SGM136D
17213R	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	16 of 16		SGM136D
17215R	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	16 of 16		SGM136D

CHEM 115bL: Advanced General Chemistry (4.0 units)

Equivalent to CHEM 105a - CHEM 105b, but taught at a higher level for exceptionally well-prepared students.

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

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
17334D	001	Lecture-Discussion	9:00-9:50am	MWF	60 of 70	Anna Krylov, Jessica Parr	SGM101
17336R	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Thursday	60 of 70		ZHS159
17340R	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	15 of 15		SGM133C
17342R	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Wednesday	15 of 15		SGM133C
17344R	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	15 of 15		SGM133C
17346R	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	15 of 15		SGM133C

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-discussion and one lab

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
17348R	001	Lecture	12:00-12:50pm	MWF	134 of 135	Thomas Bertolini,Stuart Moon	SGM123
17350R	001	Lab	12:00-1:50pm	Tuesday	15 of 15		SGM307
17352R	001	Lab	12:00-1:50pm	Thursday	15 of 15		SGM307
17354R	001	Lab	2:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	15 of 15		SGM307
17356R	001	Lab	2:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	15 of 15		SGM307
17358R	001	Lab	2:00-3:50pm	Thursday	15 of 15		SGM307
17360R	001	Lab	2:00-3:50pm	Friday	15 of 15		SGM307
17362R	001	Lab	4:00-5:50pm	Tuesday	14 of 15		SGM307
17364R	001	Lab	4:00-5:50pm	Wednesday	15 of 15		SGM307
17366R	001	Lab	4:00-5:50pm	Thursday	15 of 15		SGM307

CHEM 251x: Organic Chemistry Tutorial B (2.0 units)

Structured tutorial course, which enables students to understand fundamental principles, better approach problems with success. Explores the major principles of organic chemistry and its relevance. Topics covered will parallel 322B.Prerequisite: CHEM 322aL. Corequisite: CHEM-322bL. Graded CR/NC. Not available for degree credit.

Prerequisite: CHEM 322a
Corequisite: CHEM 322b
Note: For inquiry about course contact Dr. Broyer, rbroyer@usc.edu

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17367R	001	Lecture	2:00-3:20pm	Monday	3 of 20	Rebecca Broyer	KAP137

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
17368D	001	Lecture-Lab	TBA	TBA	1 of 10	Barry Thompson	TBA

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
17370D	001	Lecture-Lab	TBA	TBA	4 of 10	Barry Thompson	TBA

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
17372D	001	Lecture-Lab	TBA	TBA	0 of 10		TBA

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
17374D	001	Lecture-Lab	TBA	TBA	1 of 10	Barry Thompson	TBA

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. Use this form forms.gle/D2B4qDkAHNEjM4Td9 to join the waitlist for LABS of Organic Chemistry courses (i.e., Chem 322a, 325a, 322b, 325b). You will be contacted if/when a spot becomes available to enroll. You may see a spot available and requiring D-clearance. That spot is taken by someone on the waiting list. I will contact you when a spot is available to you.--Dr. Moore (moorejl@usc.edu).

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
17390R	001	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MWF	198 of 240	Rebecca Broyer	SGM124	PDF (664288 KB)
17392R	001	Discussion	12:00-12:50pm	Thursday	86 of 135		SGM124
17394R	001	Discussion	1:00-1:50pm	Thursday	112 of 135		SGM124
17396R	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Monday	198 of 240		SGM124
17398D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	11 of 11		SGM204
17400D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	11 of 11		SGM204
17402D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	10 of 11		SGM204
17406R	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	16 of 16		SGM204
17407R	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	15 of 15		SGM204
17408R	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	15 of 15		SGM204
17410R	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	15 of 15		SGM209
17412R	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	14 of 14		SGM209
17414R	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	15 of 15		SGM204
17416R	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	15 of 15		SGM204
17417R	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	14 of 14		SGM204
17418R	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	14 of 14		SGM209
17420R	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	11 of 11		SGM209
17422R	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	11 of 11		SGM209
17424R	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	11 of 11		SGM204

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. Use this form forms.gle/D2B4qDkAHNEjM4Td9 to join the waitlist for LABS of Organic Chemistry courses (i.e., Chem 322a, 325a, 322b, 325b). You will be contacted if/when a spot becomes available to enroll. You may see a spot available and requiring D-clearance. That spot is taken by someone on the waiting list. I will contact you when a spot is available to you.--Dr. Moore (moorejl@usc.edu).

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
17430R	001	Lecture	10:00-10:50am	MWF	130 of 180	Stuart Moon	SGM123
17432R	001	Lecture	1:00-1:50pm	MWF	180 of 180	Kyung Jung	SGM123
17434R	001	Discussion	12:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	105 of 250		SGM124
17436R	001	Discussion	1:00-1:50pm	Tuesday	205 of 250		SGM124
17438R	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Wednesday	310 of 400		SGM124
17440D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	15 of 16		SGM209
17442D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	16 of 16		SGM209
17445D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Thursday	14 of 15		SGM209
17446D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Thursday	14 of 15		SGM204
17448D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Thursday	14 of 14		SGM204
17450D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Thursday	14 of 14		SGM204
17452D	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	14 of 16		SGM209
17454D	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	16 of 16		SGM209
17458D	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 14		SGM204
17459D	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	13 of 15		SGM204
17460D	001	Lab	11:00-1:50pm	Monday	16 of 16		SGM209
17462D	001	Lab	11:00-1:50pm	Monday	15 of 16		SGM209
17464D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Thursday	15 of 15		SGM209
17466D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Thursday	13 of 13		SGM204
17468D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Thursday	13 of 13		SGM204
17470D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Thursday	13 of 13		SGM204
17474D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	16 of 16		SGM209
17476D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	16 of 16		SGM204
17480D	001	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Monday	7 of 7		SGM204
17483D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	12 of 12		SGM204
17484D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	3 of 6		SGM209
17488D	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	15 of 15		SGM209
17489D	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	15 of 15		SGM204

CHEM 325bL: Organic Chemistry (4.0 units)

Required of majors in chemistry.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CHEM 325A or CHEM 322A)
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Biochemistry, Chemistry (Chemical Biology), Chemistry (Chemical Nanoscience), Chemistry, Chemistry (Research)
Note: Register for one lecture, quiz, one discussion and one lab. CHEM 325 is for CHEM majors only. Use this form forms.gle/D2B4qDkAHNEjM4Td9 to join the waitlist for LABS of Organic Chemistry courses (i.e., Chem 322a, 325a, 322b, 325b). You will be contacted if/when a spot becomes available to enroll. You may see a spot available and requiring D-clearance. That spot is taken by someone on the waiting list. I will contact you when a spot is available to you.--Dr. Moore (moorejl@usc.edu).

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
17492D	001	Lecture	1:00-1:50pm	MWF	38 of 40	Valery Fokin	SLH100
17494R	001	Discussion	12:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	17 of 30		DMC101
17495R	001	Discussion	1:00-1:50pm	Tuesday	21 of 30		DMC101
17498R	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Wednesday	38 of 80		ZHS159
17497D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Thursday	6 of 6		SGM204
17500D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Thursday	8 of 8		SGM204
17502D	001	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Monday	16 of 16		SGM204
17504D	001	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Monday	8 of 8		SGM204

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.
Note: Register for lecture, one lab and the quiz section. Final exam date: Tues. May 13, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
13023R	001	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MWF	40 of 215	Xiaojiang Chen,Fabien Pinaud,Grayson Jaggers	THH101	PDF (308927 KB)
13024R	001	Lecture	12:00-12:50pm	MWF	68 of 217	Xiaojiang Chen,Fabien Pinaud,Grayson Jaggers	THH101	PDF (308927 KB)
13310R	001	Lab	9:00-11:50am	Tuesday	18 of 18		ZHS357
13313R	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	18 of 18		ZHS357
13317R	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	18 of 18		ZHS357
13319R	001	Lab	5:00-7:50pm	Wednesday	18 of 18		ZHS357
13321R	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	18 of 18		ZHS357
13331R	001	Lab	5:00-7:50pm	Thursday	18 of 18		ZHS357
13121R	001	Quiz	4:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	100 of 482		THH101

CHEM 332L: Physical Chemical Measurements (4.0 units)

Experimental study of topics discussed in CHEM 430 and CHEM 431; adsorption, magnetic susceptibility; electron spin resonance, kinetics, equilibria, molecular spectra and structure, viscosity, dielectric properties.

Corequisite: 1 from (CHEM 430B or CHEM 431)
Note: Register for lecture-discussion and lab

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
17506R	001	Lecture-Discussion	9:00-9:50am	Tuesday	7 of 16	Alexander Benderskii	KAP113
17508R	001	Lab	10:00-11:50am	Tuesday	7 of 16		SGM142
			2:00-4:50pm 6:00-8:50pm	Tuesday Tuesday			SGM142 SGM142

CHEM 423L: Advanced Laboratory Techniques in Organic and Inorganic Chemistry (4.0 units)

Advanced synthetic, analytical, and physical measurement techniques in organic and inorganic chemistry. Emphasis on laboratory work with discussion of theoretical background. Lecture, 2 hours; discussion, 1 hour; laboratory, 8 hours.

Prerequisite: CHEM 300 and 1 from (CHEM 322b or CHEM 325b)
Note: Register for lecture, lab and disc

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
17516R	001	Lecture	2:00-3:20pm	Thursday	6 of 15	Elias Picazo	VPD107
17518R	001	Discussion	TBA	TBA	6 of 15		TBA
17520R	001	Lab	3:30-7:20pm	Thursday	6 of 15		SGM209
			3:00-6:50pm	Friday			SGM209

CHEM 431: Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics (4.0 units)

Classical and quantum mechanics: atomic structure; molecular structure; chemical bonds; solid state; symmetry; electric and magnetic properties of molecules; atomic spectroscopy; rotational and vibrational spectroscopy; electronic spectroscopy.

Prerequisite: PHYS 152
Note: Register for lecture and discussion

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17522R	001	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MWF	18 of 40	Vadim Cherezov	ZHS252	PDF (385862 KB)
17524R	001	Discussion	1:00-2:50pm	Friday	18 of 25		KAP163

CHEM 432: Physical Chemistry for the Life Sciences (4.0 units)

Principles of physical chemistry relevant for the life sciences: thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, molecular dynamics, kinetics, molecular structures and interactions, spectroscopy, statistical thermodynamics and macromolecular structures. Duplicates credit in CHEM 430a.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CHEM 300 or CHEM 322a or CHEM 325a) and MATH 126 and 1 from (PHYS 135a or PHYS 151)
Note: Register for lecture and discussion

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17527R	001	Lecture	10:00-10:50am	MWF	36 of 55	Lin Chen	SLH100
17529R	001	Discussion	1:00-1:50pm	Friday	36 of 55		GFS118

CHEM 453: Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (4.0 units)

Atomic structure, theory of bonding, molecular structure, metallic state, coordination compounds, transition and nontransition metals, magnetic and optical properties, crystal field theory, mechanism of reactions.

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

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17528R	001	Lecture	10:00-10:50am	MWF	18 of 35	Smaranda Marinescu	DMC211
17530R	001	Discussion	12:00-12:50pm	Friday	18 of 35		GFS207

CHEM 455: Chemical Nanotechnology (4.0 units)

Studies in the fundamental principles governing nanoscale materials. Structure and chemical bonding, preparative methods, and electrical, optical and magnetic properties of nanoscale materials and applications.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CHEM 322A or CHEM 325A)
Note: Register for lecture and discussion

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17513R	001	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MWF	12 of 20	Richard Brutchey	GFS213	PDF (288669 KB)
17514R	001	Discussion	TBA	TBA	12 of 20		TBA

CHEM 462L: Properties and Sustainability of Polymers (4.0 units)

The importance of plastics in daily life, the consequential effects on the environment and directions for sustainable solutions.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CHEM 322A or CHEM 325A)
Note: Register for lecture and Lab

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
17521R	001	Lecture	3:30-4:50pm	Wednesday	7 of 15	Megan Fieser	VHE214	PDF (338372 KB)
17523R	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	7 of 15		SGM301
			5:00-8:50pm 3:00-4:50pm	Thursday Friday			SGM301 SGM301

CHEM 463: Chemical Nanotechnology Laboratory (2.0 units)

Experimental techniques in the synthesis and characterization of nanoscale materials. Emphasis on examining size-dependent properties of various nano - scale materials using spectroscopic techniques.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CHEM 322A or CHEM 325A)
Note: Register for lecture and Lab

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17532R	001	Lecture	1:00-1:50pm	Wednesday	5 of 15	Michael Inkpen	WPH202
17533R	001	Lab	2:00-5:50pm	Wednesday	5 of 15		SGM142

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
17536D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	6 of 25	Barry Thompson	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
17538D	001	2.0	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 5		OFFICE
17540D	001	4.0	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 10	Barry Thompson	OFFICE

CHEM 527: Synthetic Organic Chemistry (4.0 units)

A survey of representative groups of widely used synthetic organic reactions; emphasis on scope, limitations, and stereochemical consequences.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17548R	001	Lecture	11:00-12:20pm	Tue, Thu	16 of 25	Chao Zhang	MRF229

CHEM 535: Introduction to Molecular Spectroscopy (4.0 units)

Theoretical and experimental methods of molecular spectroscopy and applications to chemistry. Rotational, vibrational, electronic, electron and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopies.

Prerequisite: CHEM 544

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17550R	001	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MWF	9 of 20	Alexander Benderskii	SSC604

CHEM 540: Introduction to Statistical Mechanics (4.0 units)

Study of macroscopic systems from molecular viewpoint using statistical mechanics: ensembles, fluctuations, gases, gas-solid interfaces, crystals, polymers, critical phenomena, non-equilibrium systems.

Note: Register for lecture and discussion

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17554R	001	Lecture	11:00-12:20pm	Tue, Thu	9 of 25	Chiho Mak	KAP140
17556R	001	Discussion	TBA	TBA	9 of 25		TBA

Crosslist CHEM 551: Theory of Open Quantum Systems (4.0 units)

The theory of open quantum systems (i.e., systems coupled to an environment) with applications to chemistry, physics and quantum information processing.

Prerequisite: 1 from (EE 520 or PHYS 558A)
Crosslist: This course is offered by the PHYS department but may qualify for major credit in CHEM. To register, enroll in PHYS 550.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
50623R	001	Lecture	4:00-5:50pm	Tue, Thu	19 of 40	Daniel Lidar	DMC101

CHEM 565L: Advanced Practical Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (2.0 units)

Application of multidimensional and time resolved NMR spectroscopy to problems in structure determination and thermochemistry. Recommended preparation: CHEM-625.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CHEM 322b or CHEM 325b)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17558R	001	Lecture-Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Friday	16 of 30	Travis Williams	KDC241

CHEM 575: Modern Trends in Physical Chemistry (2.0 units, max 4)

Emerging research areas in physical and theoretical chemistry 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
17560D	001	Lecture	12:00-12:50pm	Monday	9 of 17	Curt Wittig	OFFICE
			5:00-5:50pm	Monday			SSC604

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
17564D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 10		OFFICE

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
17566R	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 5		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
17568R	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 5		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
17570R	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 5		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
17575D	001	1.0	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 5	Barry Thompson	OFFICE

CHEM 599: Special Topics (2.0-4.0 units)

Special topics in chemistry.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
X-ray Crystallography for Biochemists
17576R	001	Lecture-Discussion	2:00-3:20pm	Mon, Wed	5 of 15	Vadim Cherezov	GFS223	PDF (371490 KB)
The Conservation of Orbital Symmetry
17579R	001	Lecture-Discussion	10:30-11:50am	Mon, Wed	2 of 20	Travis Williams
Molecular Electronics
17580R	001	Lecture-Discussion	3:30-5:10pm	Wednesday	4 of 15	Michael Inkpen
Theory and Practice of Single Crystal X-ray Crystallography
17577R	001	Lecture	9:30-11:50am	Tue, Thu	6 of 15	Mark Thompson	HED103
Theory and Practice of Single Crystal X-ray Crystallography
17578R	001	Discussion	11:30-12:50pm	Friday	6 of 15	Mark Thompson	THH211

CHEM 625: Chemical Applications of Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (4.0 units)

Elementary theory of magnetic resonance spectroscopy, methods of spectral analysis, treatment of Fourier transform methods and time dependent phenomena; recent applications in organic chemistry.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17582R	001	Lecture	9:30-10:50am	Tue, Thu	18 of 25	Surya Prakash	OFFICE

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
17584R	001	Lecture	12:30-2:10pm	Monday	8 of 15	Smaranda Marinescu	SGM307

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
17586R	001	Lecture	12:30-2:10pm	Wednesday	9 of 15	Smaranda Marinescu	SGM307

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	49 of 100	Barry Thompson	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 50		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	5 of 50		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	11 of 50		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	14 of 20		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	29 of 100		OFFICE

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