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Chemistry
semester. Prerequisite: C445.
C447 Chemistry Research: Thesis 1 credit
This is the third course of the three required research courses for chemistry and biochemistry majors.
The independent computational and/or laboratory work is completed, if necessary. The thesis is
written, with time for a writing revision cycle. A formal presentation of the research results is given at
an undergraduate research symposium or its equivalent. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite: C446.
C448 Chemistry Research: Experience II 1 credit
This course is a continuation of C446 Chemistry Research: Experience for students who wish to carry out
a more extensive research project. Prerequisite: C446.
C451 Inorganic Chemistry with Laboratory 4 credits
This course investigates atomic structure, periodic properties, symmetry and group theory, molecular
orbital theory, chemical bonding, coordination compounds, ligand field theory, reaction kinetics and
mechanisms. Special topics include materials chemistry with an emphasis on solid state structures and
theory, and bioinorganic chemistry focusing on the impact of metal ions in biological processes. The
lab component serves to emphasize the lecture material while showing the wide variety of chemistry,
techniques, and instrumentation that are considered inorganic. Topics such as main group chemistry,
coordination chemistry, organometallic chemistry, materials chemistry, and more are included.
Prerequisite: C332 (or concurrent with consent of instructor).
C460 Polymer Chemistry 3 credits
This course surveys the fields of polymer chemistry and materials science. Topics include
macromolecular properties, polymer synthesis, reaction mechanisms, kinetics of polymerization, and
instrumentation for polymer characterization. Modern applications are highlighted, including the use
of polymeric materials as adhesives, coating, textiles, packaging, foams, biomedical devices, electronic
components, and engineering plastics. Offered as needed. Prerequisites: C322 and C331 (or concurrently
with consent of instructor).
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