Courses
SCIE 108
Chemical facts; matter and energy; nucleus, atom and periodic law; chemical bonding; chemical reactions; polymers. The impact of scientific methods and chemical discoveries on our standard of living. Understanding contemporary issues related to atmosphere, hydrosphere, air and water pollution; global warming and renewable energy; recycling.
MBGE 200
Principles of biochemistry; molecular and cell biology. General introduction to cell structure and function. Genetics, bioenergetics, anatomy and physiology; introduction to biotechnology.
CHEM 490
Work on a research proposal resulting from CHEM 390 with the guidance of the instructor, possibly leading to a research paper suitable for presentation or publication.
CHEM 470
Simple crystal structures and structure types: x-ray method; preparation methods; zeolithes and related structures; zintl phases; optical and magnetic properties of solids; high temperature superconductors.
CHEM 451
Detailed examination of advanced topics in selected areas of Chemistry.
SCIE 105
Modern materials such as plastics, transistors, alloys, etc. resulted from ingenious scientific breakthroughs. This course will introduce the basic principles, in a historical perspective, that lead to breakthroughs in materials science and technology, and will discuss the impact of modern materials on our society and civilization.
CHEM 491
A capstone design project on an industrially relevant problem. Students work on teams in consultation with faculty and industrial members
CHEM 472
D-group transiton elements and their properties, complexes and coordination compounds bonding and isomerism (cis-trans) in coordination compounds, crystal field theory, ligand field theory, octahedral and tetrahedral complexes, color and magnetism, UV-VIS spectra, introduction to organometallic compounds, 18 electron rule, enzymes.
CHEM 452
CHEM 443
Fundamental physico-chemical concepts of polymeric systems in bulk, in solutions and at surfaces. The interactions of polymers in bulk; thermal and structural properties; thermodynamics of polymer solutions in different concentration regimes; polymer adsorption at surfaces; functional polymer thin films/coatings; self-assembly of block copolymers; experimental methods to characterize physicochemical properties, structure and morphology of polymers. Emphasis on recent research results and applications.
SCIE 107
Energy production from non-renewable sources such as fossil fuels, oil and natural gas. Comparative discussion of the present and future (renewable) alternative energy resources (solar, geothermal, wind, biomass, hydrogen) and technologies for their commercialization. Environmental consequences, greenhouse effect and global warming, destruction of ozone layer and water pollution. Recycling and sustainable development.
CHEM 495
CHEM 480
Seminar series in selected topics in Chemistry. In addition to invited speakers, each student will also give a seminar on a selected contemporary topic. Special emphasis will be given to active participation to discussions.
CHEM 460
Basics of statistical mechanics, ensembles, thermodynamic averages. Modelling interaction potentials from simple to complex systems. Molecular computer simulations, Monte Carlo and Molecular Dynamics methods. Analysis of simulation results, distribution and correlation functions. Applications to lattice simulations, nanoclusters and liquids.
CHEM 450
Detailed examination of advanced topics in selected areas of Chemistry.
