Undergraduate Bulletin - Illinois Institute of Technology

Course Descriptions
CHEM 451
Modern Techniques in Chemical Literature
A guide to the use of traditional and automated methods for
the storage and retrieval of chemical information.
(3-0-3)
CHEM 454
Chemical Modeling & Simulation
A computer applications course for chemists, chemical
engineers, and scientists emphasizing software application
rather than hardware. This class is intended to provide an
introduction to computational chemistry for non-specialists
and to demonstrate how these techniques can pragmatically
impact the chemical industry. The subject matter is presented
using practical industrial problems that emphasize scientific
solutions. Class work involves “hands on” learning that extensively
involves the interactive use of computers. Lectures
emphasize the theoretical foundations for a particular topic
and follow up practical assignments reinforce that material.
Both the lectures and the home works demonstrate the power
and limitations of modern molecular modeling by addressing
the use of computers in the design of materials. By the end of
the course, students will understand the basic concepts and
language of chemistry modeling so that they may successfully
incorporate it into their work.
Prerequisite(s): [(CHEM 344, CS 105, and MATH 152)]
(3-0-3)
CHEM 455
Advanced Organic Chemistry
A survey of organic name reactions and modern reagents
for organic synthesis with an emphasis on their utility in
multistep synthesis.
Prerequisite(s): [(CHEM 239 and CHEM 344)]
(3-0-3)
CHEM 470
Introduction to Polymers
Basic introduction to Polymer Science. The course will cover
basics of polymer nomenclature, synthesis, characterization,
and the relationship between polymer structures and properties.
Examples of major applications of polymeric materials
including biopolymers will be presented.
Prerequisite(s): [(CHEM 239)]
(3-0-3)
CHEM 485
Chemistry Colloquium
Lectures by prominent scientists. This course exposes students
to current and active research in chemistry both within
and outside the IIT community. It helps prepare students for
a career in research. It is complementary to the academic
courses and provides examples of professional/scientific
presentations. This course may not be used to satisfy the
natural science general education requirement.
(1-0-1)
CHEM 487
Senior Thesis in Chemistry
Original work carried on by the student under the guidance of
a staff member. A careful search of the literature is required
before the study is begun, and continued reference to the
chemical literature is expected as the work progresses. A
written report is required.
Prerequisite(s): [(CHEM 450 and CHEM 451)]
(0-12-4) (C)
CHEM 497
Special Projects
For juniors and seniors. Requires junior standing.
(Credit: Variable) (C)
GRADUATE COURSES
Degree-seeking undergraduates may take graduate courses with
approval of the course instructor and faculty advisor. For course
descriptions, see the IIT Bulletin: Graduate Programs.
CHEM 500
Advanced Analytical Chemistry
CHEM 502
Gas Chromatography, Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry
CHEM 504
Electroanalytical Chemistry
CHEM 505
Spectroscopic Methods
CHEM 506
Sampling and Sample Preparation
CHEM 508
Analytical Methods Development
CHEM 509
Physical Methods of Characterization
CHEM 510
Electronics and Interfacing
CHEM 518
Electrochemical Methods
CHEM 520
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 521
Structural Inorganic and Materials Chemistry
CHEM 522
Efficienct Chemical and Materials Synthesis
CHEM 524
Intellectual Property Management
CHEM 530
Organic Reaction Mechanisms
CHEM 531
Tactics in Organic Synthesis
CHEM 535
Polymer Synthesis
CHEM 537
Polymer Chemistry Laboratory
CHEM 538
Physical Biochemistry
CHEM 539
Introduction to Pharmaceutical Chemistry
CHEM 542
Polymer Characterization and Analysis
CHEM 550
Chemical Bonding
CHEM 552
Chemical Kinetics
CHEM 553
Introduction to Chemical Thermodynamics
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