WSU Graduate Courses - Chemistry/CHM

CHM 502 ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY (Credits: 4)

Students study water, air, and soil chemistry, including pollutants added to these environments and how they interact to create environmental problems. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab.

PREREQUISITE: CHM 123 OR 193.

CHM 512 QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS (Credits: 3)

Introduction to chemical methods of analysis covering traditional as well as modern techniques and equipment; emphasis on calculations and interpretation of analytical data.

PREREQUISITE: CHM 123; COREQUISITE: CHM 514.

CHM 514 QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS LABORATORY (Credits: 4.5)

Experimental methods of analysis. Practical applications of the lecture material presented
in CHM 512.

PREREQUISITE: CHM 123; COREQUISITE: CHM 512.

CHM 520 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (Credits: 3)

Principles and concepts of inorganic chemistry, including the periodic table, atomic structure, bonding, coordination compounds, and an introduction to group theory.

PREREQUISITE: CHM 453 OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR.

CHM 521 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (Credits: 3)

A thorough examination of the chemistry of the metals stressing the transition elements, ligand field theory and mechanisms of inorganic reactions.

PREREQUISITE: CHM 520 OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR.

CHM 525 ADVANCED INORGANIC SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION (Credits: 3)

Advanced synthesis and characterization of representative inorganic compounds. 1 hour lecture, 4 hour lab.

PREREQUISITE: CHM 417, 420 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

CHM 525 ADVANCED INORGANIC SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION LABORATORY (Credits: )

Advanced synthesis and characterization of representative inorganic compounds. 1 hour lecture, 4 hour lab.

CHM 535 INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS (Credits: 3)

Introduction to the theory and practice of modern chemical instrumentation. Topics include elementary electronics, spectrophotometry, atomic absorption, electrochemical techniques, chromatography, and other instrumental techniques.

PREREQUISITE: CHM 452, 312. COREQUISITE: CHM 536.

CHM 536 INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS LABORATORY (Credits: 4.5)

Introduction to experimental instrumental analysis. Practical experience in the operation of chemical instrumentation; emphasizes applications of the material presented in CHM 535.

PREREQUISITE: CHM 452, 312. COREQUISITE: CHM 535.

CHM 545 ADVANCED ORGANIC SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION (Credits: 3)

Advanced synthesis and identification of organic compounds. 1 hour lecture, 4 hours lab.

PREREQUISITE: CHM 213, 217, 417.

CHM 545 ADVANCED ORGANIC SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION LABORATORY (Credits: )

Advanced synthesis and identification of organic compounds. 1 hour lecture, 4 hours lab.

CHM 551 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY (Credits: 3)

Theoretical aspects of chemistry including thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, molecular structure and spectra, and the structure of solids and liquids.

PREREQUISITE: CHM 123, MTH 231, AND PHY 242 OR 113, OR
PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

CHM 552 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY (Credits: 3)

Theoretical aspects of chemistry including thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, molecular structure and spectra, and the structure of solids and liquids.

PREREQUISITE: CHM 551, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

CHM 553 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY (Credits: 3)

Theoretical aspects of chemistry including thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, molecular structure and spectra, and the structure of solids and liquids.

PREREQUISITE: CHM 552, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

CHM 556 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY FOR NONCHEMISTS (Credits: 4)

An introduction for nonchemistry majors to the ideas of physical chemistry, including thermodynamics, properties of liquids and solids, solution properties, and kinetics.Intended for biologists, geologists, physicists, premedical students and others with an interest in physical chemistry.

PREREQUISITE: ONE YEAR EACH OF COLLEGE CHEMISTRY AND
PHYSICS; AT LEAST ONE QUARTER OF CALCULUS.

CHM 557 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (Credits: 3)

Experimental methods of physical chemistry.

PREREQUISITE: CHM 312, 314.

CHM 558 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II (Credits: 3)

Experimental methods of physical chemistry.

PREREQUISITE: CHM 557.

CHM 561 THE ORGANIC CHEMISTRY OF ENGINEERING MATERIALS (Credits: 4)

Molecular structure, stereochemistry, properties, and reactivities of selected organic substances of industrial importance including fuels, lubricants, solvents, coatings, plastics, dyes, and naturally occurring engineering materials.

PREREQUISITE: CHM 122.

CHM 602 ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY AND ANALYSIS (Credits: 4)

Environmental sampling and analysis using instrumental techniques. Chemical fate prediction by measurement and examination of physical and chemical properties. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab.

PREREQUISITE: CHM 312/314 AND CHM213; OR PERMISSION OF
INSTRUCTOR.

CHM 610 ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY I: AIR (Credits: 3.5)

A study of the earth's atmosphere including its normal composition and atmospheric reactions with emphasis on the nature, causes, effects, detection, and abatement of various types of air pollution.2 lectures and lab or field project.

PREREQUISITE: CHM 213, 312; OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

CHM 610 ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY I: AIR LABORATORY (Credits: )

CHM 611 ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY II: WATER (Credits: 3.5)

A study of the earth's fresh and saline water including its normal composition and aquatic reactions with emphasis on the nature, causes, effects, detection, and abatement of various types of water pollution.2 lectures and lab or field project.

PREREQUISITE: CHM 213, 312; OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

CHM 611 ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY II: WATER LABORATORY (Credits: )

CHM 612 ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY III: SOLIDS (Credits: 3.5)

Study of the problems of solid wastes, pesticides, food additives, and radioactive materials, including their chemical composition, effects, detection, disposal, and natural breakdown. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab or field project.

PREREQUISITE: CHM 213 AND 312, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

CHM 612 ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY III: SOLIDS LABORATORY (Credits: )

CHM 617 APPLIED CHEMICAL SPECTROSCOPY (Credits: 3)

Practical applications of various spectrophotometral techniques (mass spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, ultraviolet spectroscopy, and nuclear magnetic resonance) are integrated for
the explanation of the structure of organic molecules. A problem-solving approach is used.

PREREQUISITE: CHM 213, 312, 452 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

CHM 625 INORGANIC PREPARATIONS LABORATORY (Credits: 3)

A quarter course on a selected topic in the field of inorganic chemistry, such as the reactions of substances in non-aqueous solvents, metal chelate compounds, inorganic reaction mechanisms, ligand field theory, or the chemistry of the lanthanides and actinides.

PREREQUISITE: CHM 421.

CHM 637 ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (Credits: 3)

Fundamental principles of electrochemistry and the application of electrochemical methods to chemistry and chemical analysis.

PREREQUISITE: CHM 312.

CHM 640 SYNTHETIC MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY I (Credits: 3)

Various chemical aspects of drugs including the synthetic design, mode of action, and uses of various pharmaceuticals. Topics include cardiovascular agents, antibiotics, antitumor agents, and central nervous system drugs.

PREREQUISITE: CHM 213.

CHM 641 SYNTHETIC MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY II (Credits: 3)

The detailed description of conformers, geometrical and optical isomers and their effects on molecular stability and reation mechanisms.

PREREQUISITE: CHM 213.

CHM 643 CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY I: DRUGS (Credits: 3)

Study of the basic principles of chemical toxicology. Chemicals that have the greatest incidence of abuse are discussed in more detail with regard to their chemical-biological interactions, symptomatology of toxicity, clinical chemistry tests, and treatment.

PREREQUISITE: CHM 213 AND CHM 312.

CHM 644 CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY II: ENVIRONMENTAL (Credits: 3)

A study of the basic principles of chemical toxicology.Chemicals which have the greatest incidence of abuse are discussed in more detail with regard to their chemical-biological interactions, symptomatology of toxicity, clinical chemistry tests and treatment.

PREREQUISITE: CHM 213 AND 312.

CHM 645 CONCEPTS IN CHEMISTRY FOR MST STUDENTS (Credits: 4)

Basic fundamental concerns of chemistry for early childhood education majors.Those concrete observable topics most appropriate for early childhood education minors will be emphasized.Course includes an in-depth study of heat and temperature.

CHM 650 CONCEPTS IN CHEMISTRY II (Credits: 4.5)

Concepts in chemistry II is for graduate students in middle childhood science education (MST Program). Course includes detailed study of chemical reactions, kinetics, environmental issues, acids/bases, and nuclear chemistry. Portfolio development will be utilized for students to learn the development of inquiry activities for the classroom.

CHM 661 SYNTHETIC POLYMER CHEMISTRY (Credits: 3)

(Also listed as BMS 726.) Step-growth and chain-growth polymerization in homogeneous and heterogeneous media; properties of commercial polymers.

PREREQUISITE: CHM 213 AND 451; OR CHM 361; OR PERMISSION OF
INSTRUCTOR.

CHM 665 PHYSICAL POLYMER CHEMISTRY (Credits: 3)

(Also listed as BMS 725.) Introduction to the structural and physical aspects of macromolecules; emphasis on the relationship of polymer structure to physical and mechanical properties.

PREREQUISITE: CHM 213 AND 451; OR 361; OR PERMISSION OF
INSTRUCTOR.
COREQUISITE: CHM 667.

CHM 667 PHYSICAL POLYMER CHEM LAB (Credits: 1 TO 2)

(Also listed as BMS 727.) Laboratory illustrations of CHM 665 lecture material and techniques of polymer science.Corequisite: CHM 665.

CHM 668 POLYMER SYNTHESIS LABORATORY (Credits: 1 TO 2)

Laboratory illustrations of CHM 661 lecture material and techniques of polymer science.

PREREQUISITE: OR COREQUISITE: CHM 661.

CHM 668 POLYMER SYNTHESIS LABORATORY (Credits: 1 TO 2)

Laboratory illustrations of CHM 661 lecture material and techniques of polymer science.

PREREQUISITE: OR COREQUISITE: CHM 661.

CHM 669 ENGINEERING PLASTICS: MATERIALS, PROCESSES AND DESIGN (Credits: 4)

(Also listed as ME 689.) Properties and manufacturing processes of engineering plastics and the effect of these factors on plastics design. Illustrative laboratory projects are included. 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab.

PREREQUISITE: CHM 665.

CHM 669 ENGINEERING PLASTICS: MATERIALS, PROCESSES AND DESIGN LABORATORY (Credits: )

Properties and manufacturing processes of engineering plastics and the effect of these factors on plastics design. Illustrative laboratory projects are included. 2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab.

CHM 672 CRYSTAL STRUCT ANALYSIS I (Credits: 4)

More advanced methods of crystal analysis. Basic crystallographic computations.

CHM 679 MATERIALS CORROSION (Credits: 4)

A survey of principles of corrosion processes with application to metallic and non-metallic materials.Principles of electrochemistry are included.

PREREQUISITE: ME 515 AND ME 571 OR COREQUISITE CHM 513,
OR PERMISSION OF THE INSTRUCTOR.

CHM 698 CHEMISTRY FOR EDUCATION MAJORS (Credits: 1 TO 9)

Selected topics in chemical education. Directed readings or one-time offerings of topics related to the teaching of chemistry at various levels using different Pedagogical approached.May include summer workshops or institutes.

CHM 700 PRINCIPLES OF INSTRUCTION IN CHEMISTRY (Credits: 3)

Survey of available instructional materials and discussion of educational theory and techniques leading to more effective instruction. For chemistry majors only.

CHM 720 ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY I (Credits: 3)

(Also listed as BMS 733.) Study of the modern theories of valence, structural inorganic chemistry, and the chemistry of nonmetals.

PREREQUISITE: CHM 453, ITS EQUIVALENT, OR CONSENT OF
INSTRUCTOR.

CHM 721 ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (Credits: 3)

(Also listed as BMS 734.) Thorough examination of the chemistry of metals stressing the transition elements, ligand field theory, and mechanisms of inorganic reactions.

PREREQUISITE: CHM 720, ITS EQUIVALENT, OR CONSENT OF
INSTRUCTOR.

CHM 722 ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY III (Credits: 3)

(Also listed as BMS 735.) Survey of the applications of physical methods in the examination of inorganic compounds.

PREREQUISITE: CHM 721, ITS EQUIVALENT, OR CONSENT OF
INSTRUCTOR.

CHM 730 INSTRUMENTATION (Credits: 3)

Introduction to the theory and practice of modern chemical instrumentation; elementary electronics, spectrophotometry, atomic absorption, electrochemical techniques, chromatography, and other instrumental techniques.

PREREQUISITE: CHM 453 AND 312 OR ITS EQUIVALENT, OR CONSENT
OF INSTRUCTOR.

CHM 735 SELECTED TOPICS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (Credits: 3)

A selected topic in the field of analytical chemistry such as chromatography, electroanalytical chemistry such as trace analysis, bioanalytical chemistry, advanced instrumental analysis, analytical spectroscopy, or separation methodology.

CHM 744 STRUCTURAL CONCEPTS IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (Credits: 3)

Study of molecular orbital theory, reactive species, theories of acids and bases, and an introduction to stereochemistry.

PREREQUISITE: CHM 213 OR EQUIVALENT OR PERMISSION OF
INSTRUCTOR.

CHM 746 ELEMENTS OF ORGANIC REACTIONS (Credits: 3)

Discussion of the more important organic reactions including their scope, limitations, and mechanisms.

PREREQUISITE: CHM 213, ITS EQUIVALENT OR CONSENT OF
INSTRUCTOR.

CHM 748 SYNTHETIC ORGANIC REACTIONS (Credits: 3)

Systematic treatment of organic reactions including, where applicable, some theoretical basis for the nature of the reaction.Emphasis on the uses of these reactions in organic synthesis.

PREREQUISITE: CHM 746 OR EQUIVALENT, OR PERMISSION OF
INSTRUCTOR.

CHM 750 INTRODUCTION TO QUANTUM CHEMISTRY (Credits: 3)

Introduction to the ideas and mathematical techniques of quantum theory, including applications to some simple chemical systems.

PREREQUISITE: CHM 453, ITS EQUIVALENT, OR CONSENT OF
INSTRUCTOR.

CHM 751 CHEMICAL KINETICS (Credits: 3)

(Also listed as BMS 736.) Characterization of simple kinetic systems, experimental methods, energy distributions in molecules, the transition state method, and chain reactions in solution.

PREREQUISITE: CHM 453, ITS EQUIVALENT, OR CONSENT OF
INSTRUCTOR.

CHM 752 THERMODYNAMICS (Credits: 3)

Fundamentals of chemical thermodynamics; first, second, and third laws; applications to solutions.

PREREQUISITE: CHM 453, ITS EQUIVALENT, OR CONSENT OF
INSTRUCTOR.

CHM 760 CHEMICAL EQUILIBRIUM AND CHEMICAL MEASUREMENT (Credits: 3)

An in depth treatment of ionic equilibria.Topics include pertinent mathematical operations used in equilibrium calculations.Chemical systems discussed will include strong and weak acids and bases, polyprotic as well as monoprotic acids and bases, precipitation complex formation and oxidation-reduction equilibria.

PREREQUISITE: CHM 312 OR CONSENT OF INSTRUCTOR.

CHM 761 ADVANCED ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (Credits: 3)

Survey of the more popular and useful modern analytical methods. Topics include separation techniques, selective ion electrodes, spectroscopy, electrochemistry, mathematical techniques of data optimization, methods of sample preparation, precipitate formation, and organic analytical reagents.

PREREQUISITE: CHM 313 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR.

CHM 762 CURRENT TOPICS IN MASS SPECTROMETRY (Credits: 3)

Current topics in mass spectrometry are discussed with emphasis on theory and state-of-the-art instrumentation and ionization methods.

CHM 763 ANALYTICAL SEPARATIONS (Credits: 3)

Theory of separations techniques are reviewed. The two techniques of gas and liquid chromatography are discussed with emphasis in column technology, inlet systems and detection devices.

CHM 825 SELECTED TOPICS IN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (Credits: 3)

A quarter course on a selected topic in the field of inorganic chemistry, such as the reactions of substances in nonaqueous solvents, metal chelate compounds, inorganic reaction mechanisms, ligand field theory, or the chemistry of the lanthanides and actinides.

CHM 830 NUCLEAR AND ELECTRON MAGNETIC RESONANCE SPECTROSCOPY (Credits: 3)

An examination of the theores and practices of N.M.R. and E.P.R. including examples of their applications to structural and kinetic studies of both organic and inorganic molecules.

CHM 842 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY OF HIGH POLYMERS (Credits: 3)

The chemistry and properties of high polymers including the organic chemistry of their preparation and the kinetics of polymerization.

PREREQUISITE: CHM 740, ITS EQUIVALENT, OR CONSENT OF
INSTRUCTOR.

CHM 845 SELECTED TOPICS OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (Credits: 3)

A selected topic in the field of organic chemistry, such as organic spectroscopy, heterocyclic chemistry, organometallic chemistry, and the chemistry of natural products.

CHM 850 QUANTUM CHEMISTRY (Credits: 3)

Principles and applications of quantum theory to chemical problems. Electronic structure of molecules and its correlation with the chemical and physical properties of substances.

PREREQUISITE: CHM 750, ITS EQUIVALENT, OR CONSENT OF
INSTRUCTOR.

CHM 851 STATISTICAL THERMODYNAMICS (Credits: 3)

Definition of partition function; translational, rotational, vibrational, and electronic partition functions and their calculation and application to thermodynamic problems.Calculation of thermodynamic functions from spectroscopic information.

PREREQUISITE: CHM 752, ITS EQUIVALENT, OR CONSENT OF
INSTRUCTOR.

CHM 853 GROUP THEORY (Credits: 3)

Introduction to group theory stressing its application in the areas of hybridization schemes, molecular orbitals, ligand field theory, and spectroscopy.

PREREQUISITE: CHM 750, ITS EQUIVALENT, OR CONSENT OF
INSTRUCTOR.

CHM 855 SELECTED TOPICS IN PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY (Credits: 3)

(Also listed as BMS 738.) A selected topic in the field of physical chemistry such as molecular spectroscopy, advanced molecular structure, magnetic resonance, X-rays, crystal structure, statistical mechanics, and precision physical-chemical measurements.

CHM 899 RESEARCH (Credits: 1 TO 18)

Research for the thesis.