CHEM-CHEMISTRY
– 2005-07 Catalog
Chemistry & Biochemistry Department
CHEM 106 Introductory Chemistry (3)
Introductory
course in chemistry. Measurement, metric system, properties of matter, chemical symbols,
atomic structure, chemical formulas, nomenclature, chemical equations, the mole
concept, stoichiometry. Not open to students
who have credit in a college chemistry course. 3 lectures.
CHEM 110 World of Chemistry (4) GE B3 & B4
The
fundamentals of chemical cause and effect–structure/function relationships. The basic principles of chemistry and their
applications to solving human problems in organic materials science,
biochemistry, toxicology, environmental science, agriculture, nutrition, and
medicine. Not open to students majoring in Chemistry or Biochemistry. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Passing score on the
ELM examination for MATH 116 eligibility, or an ELM exemption, or MATH 104.
CHEM 111 Survey of Chemistry (5) GE B3 & B4
Introduction
to atomic theory, chemical reactions, bonding, stoichiometry,
nomenclature, and solutions. Intended for students who are preparing for CHEM 212/312.
Not open to students with credit for CHEM 128. 4 lectures, 1
laboratory. Prerequisite: High school chemistry or CHEM 106 or
equivalent, and passing score on the ELM examination for MATH 116 eligibility,
or an ELM exemption, or MATH 104.
CHEM 124 General Chemistry for the Engineering
Disciplines I (4) GE B3 & B4
General chemistry concepts
presented using a materials science approach with engineering applications. Thermochemistry,
bonding, solid-state structures, fundamentals of organic chemistry including
polymers. Classwork is presented in an
integrated lecture-laboratory format, with an emphasis on computer-based data
acquisition, collaborative methods and multimedia-based presentation. Not open
to students with credit for CHEM 111 or CHEM 127. Equivalent
to 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: High school chemistry or CHEM
106 or equivalent, and passing score on the ELM examination for MATH 116
eligibility or an ELM exemption or MATH 104.
CHEM 125 General Chemistry for the Engineering
Disciplines II (4) GE B3 & B4
A continuation of general
chemistry designed for engineering students. Topics include solution chemistry,
thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, electrochemistry, and
nuclear chemistry. Integration of laboratory with theoretical
concepts. Use of computers for data acquisition and
multimedia resources. Guided inquiry and collaborative methods
emphasized. Not open to students with credit for CHEM 128. 3
lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 124 or equivalent.
CHEM 127 General Chemistry I (4) GE B3 & B4
Introduction
to atomic theory, chemical reactions, bonding, stoichiometry,
nomenclature, gas laws, colligative properties,
colloids and solutions. Intended primarily for students whose majors are in the
CHEM 128 General Chemistry II (4)
Continuation of CHEM 127.
Oxidation-reduction reactions, electrochemistry, kinetics, equilibria,
thermodynamics, acids and bases. Intended primarily for
students whose majors are in the
CHEM 129 General Chemistry III (4)
Acid and base equilibria, buffers, transition elements, solubility,
complex ions, hybridization, nuclear chemistry. Laboratory study of the chemical
properties and semi-micro qualitative analysis of the representative group
elements of the periodic table. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM
125 or CHEM 128.
CHEM 200 Special Problems for Undergraduates (1–2)
Individual investigation,
research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 4
units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter. Prerequisite: CHEM 111, CHEM 124,
or CHEM 127 and consent of department chair.
CHEM 201 Undergraduate Research (1-3) (CR/NC)
Laboratory research under
faculty supervision. Credit/No Credit grading only. Total credit limited to 6
units.1-3 laboratories. Prerequisite: Consent
of instructor. Correction
effective Fall 2005.
CHEM 212 Introduction to Organic Chemistry (5)
Introduction to the
fundamentals of organic chemistry nomenclature and selected reactions for the
major functional groups. Promotes an understanding of how the structure and
reactions of selected organic molecules relate to living systems and our
environment. CHEM 212 accepted in lieu of CHEM 312, but not for upper division
credit. Not open to students with credit in CHEM 312, CHEM 216/316. 4 lectures,
1 laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 111 or CHEM 128 or equivalent.
CHEM 216 Introduction to Organic Chemistry I (5)
Basic principles of the
bonding, isomerism and stereochemistry in compounds of carbon. Essentials of
organic nomenclature. Representative reactions and mechanisms for selected
aliphatic and aromatic compounds. Introduction to the physical analysis and
synthesis of organic compounds. CHEM 216 accepted in lieu of CHEM 316, but not
for upper division credit. Not open to students with credit in CHEM 316. 4
lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 111 or CHEM 125 or CHEM 128.
CHEM 217 Introduction to Organic Chemistry II (5)
Properties and reactions of
carbonyl compounds, alcohols, and organic halides with an overview of the
mechanisms of the reactions. Introductory concepts and applications of infrared
and NMR spectroscopy. CHEM 217 accepted in lieu of CHEM 317, but not for upper
division credit. Not open to students with credit in CHEM 317. 3 lectures, 2
laboratories. Prerequisite: CHEM 216/316.
CHEM 218 Introduction to Organic Chemistry III (3)
Properties and reactions of
amines, heterocyclic and aromatic compounds with an overview of the mechanisms
of the reactions. Introductory concepts and applications of ultraviolet
spectroscopy and mass spectrometry. CHEM 218 accepted in lieu of CHEM 318, but
not for upper division credit. Not open to students with credit in CHEM 318. 3
lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 217/317.
CHEM 231 Introduction to Quantitative Analysis (5)
Fundamental theory for
common titrimetric and spectrophotometric
methods in analytical chemistry. Essentials of chemical equilibria
as it applies to titration curves. The laboratory focuses on precision and
accuracy for common, practical methods in analytical chemistry. CHEM 231
accepted in lieu of CHEM 331, but not for upper division credit. Not open to
student with credit in CHEM 331. 3 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: CHEM
129.
CHEM 252 Laboratory Glassblowing (1)
Techniques of glassblowing
applied to the making of simple laboratory apparatus. 1 laboratory.
Prerequisite: CHEM 111, CHEM 124 or CHEM 127.
CHEM 305 Physical Chemistry for Engineers (4) GE B6
Fundamentals and
applications of chemical thermodynamics of particular interest to engineers.
Chemical and phase equilibria. 4 lectures.
Prerequisite: PHYS 123 or PHYS 133, CHEM 125 or CHEM 129, MATH 143.
CHEM 312 Survey of Organic Chemistry (5)
Structure, isomerism,
nomenclature, fundamental reactions of major functional groups and applications
of organic chemicals in agriculture, medicine, industry, and the home. Not open
to students with credit in CHEM 212 or CHEM 216/316. 4 lectures, 1 laboratory.
Prerequisite: CHEM 111 or CHEM 127 or equivalent.
CHEM 313 Survey of Biochemistry and Biotechnology (5)
Chemistry of biomolecules including carbohydrates, proteins, fats,
vitamins, enzymes and hormones. Basic molecular biology with applications to
biotechnology and genetic engineering. Practical intermediary metabolism of
prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems. 4 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite:
CHEM 212/312 or equivalent.
CHEM 316 Organic Chemistry I (5)
Structure, bonding,
nomenclature, isomerism, stereochemistry and physical properties of organic
compounds. Introduction to spectroscopy. Reactions and mechanisms of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, cycloalkanes
and aromatic compounds. Laboratory techniques in organic preparations. 4
lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 111 or CHEM 125 or CHEM 128.
CHEM 317 Organic Chemistry II (5)
Reactions and reaction
mechanisms of organic halides, alcohols, phenols, epoxides,
ethers, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, aldehydes,
ketones; acidity and basicity;
infrared and NMR spectroscopy. 3 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: CHEM
216/316.
CHEM 318 Organic Chemistry III (3)
Chemistry of amines,
aromatic compounds, heterocycles, macromolecules,
some biomolecules, carbanions,
rearrangement and ultraviolet and mass spectrometry. 3 lectures. Prerequisite:
CHEM 217/317.
CHEM
319 Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory
(2)
Practice in multiple step
organic synthesis, column chromatography, vacuum distillation, enzymes as
chemical reagents, inert atmosphere techniques, introduction to FT NMR
spectroscopy and mass spectrometry, survey of organic chemical literature. 2
laboratories. Prerequisite: Concurrent or prior enrollment in CHEM 218/318.
CHEM 331 Quantitative Analysis (5)
Theory and application of
chemical equilibrium to analytical problems. Survey of important analytical
methods with stress placed on the theory and application associated with titrimetric and spectrophotometric
analysis. 3 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: CHEM 129.
CHEM 341 Environmental Chemistry: Water Pollution (3)
Chemical aspects of water
and water pollution: alkalinity; acid deposition, particularly relating to lake
and stream acidification and forest decline; drinking water treatment and THMs; wastewater treatment; detergents, builders, and eutrophication; pesticides; other toxic organic compounds
such as PCBs and dioxin; hazardous wastes; toxic elements such as Pb, Hg, Sn, Cd,
and Se. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 129 and CHEM 212/312 or CHEM 216/316.
CHEM 342 Environmental Chemistry: Air Pollution (3)
Chemical aspects of the
atmosphere and air pollution: greenhouse effect and global climate change;
CFCs, the ozone layer, and the ozone hole; carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides,
and photochemical smog, particulate matter; radon, asbestos, indoor air
pollution; sulfur oxides and acid deposition, particularly relating to
atmospheric reactions and control options. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 129
and CHEM 212/312 or CHEM 216/316.
CHEM 349 Chemical and Biological Warfare (4) GE Area F
History, development, and
use of chemical and biological warfare (CBW). Chemical and biological
disarmament. Production and destruction of CBW agents. Uses of CBW. CBW
terrorism. Ethics of CBW. 2 lectures, 2 seminars. Prerequisite: Completion of
GE Area B, including a chemistry course (CHEM), a course in biology (BIO, MCRO
or ZOO), and junior standing.
CHEM 350 Chemical Safety (1)
Laboratory regulations,
equipment hazard analysis, hazardous chemicals, classification of chemicals,
toxic materials handling, reaction hazards, radiation, emergency procedures,
safety management programs and legal concerns. Includes project. 1 lecture.
Prerequisite: CHEM 212/312 or equivalent.
CHEM 351 Physical Chemistry I (3)
Basic physical chemistry for
the study of chemical and biochemical systems. Kinetic-molecular theory, gas
laws, principles of thermodynamics. Not open to students with credit in CHEM
305. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 129, PHYS 123 or PHYS 133; MATH 143.
CHEM 352 Physical Chemistry II (3)
Application of physical
chemistry to chemical and biochemical systems. Electrochemistry, kinetics,
viscosity, surface and transport properties. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 305
or CHEM 351.
CHEM 353 Physical Chemistry III (3)
Principles and applications
of quantum chemistry. Chemical bonding and molecular structure. Spectroscopy
and diffraction. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 352.
CHEM 354 Physical Chemistry Laboratory (2)
Experimental studies of
gases, solutions, thermochemistry, chemical and phase
equilibria, electrochemistry, chemical and enzyme
kinetics, computational methods and applications to chemistry and biochemistry.
Use of applicable literature and databases. 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: CHEM
231/331 and CHEM 352.
CHEM 357 Physical Chemistry III Laboratory (1)
Experimental and
computational investigations of quantum chemistry, spectroscopy, symmetry and
statistical chemistry. 1 laboratory. Corequisite:
CHEM 353.
CHEM 371 Biochemical Principles (5)
Chemical and physical factors
in biological processes. Chemistry and function of major cellular constituents:
proteins, lipids, carbohydrates. 4 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM
212/312 or CHEM 217/317. Recommended: CHEM 231/331.
CHEM 372 Metabolism (3)
Intermediary metabolism,
regulation and integration of metabolic pathways, bioenergetics,
photosynthesis, electron transport, nitrogen fixation, biochemical function of
vitamins and minerals. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 371.
CHEM 373 Molecular Biology (3)
Structure of nucleic acids
and chromosomes. Mechanisms and regulation of nucleic acid and protein
synthesis. Molecular biology techniques and protein targeting. 3 lectures.
Prerequisite: CHEM 371.
CHEM 375 Molecular Biology Laboratory (2)
(Also listed as BIO 375)
Introduction
to techniques used in molecular biology and biotechnology; plasmid DNA
extraction, characterization and use in transformation. Gene cloning, southern
blotting, reverse transcription, and polymerase chain reaction. 2 laboratories.
Prerequisite: BIO 161 and BIO 351 or CHEM 373.
CHEM 377 Chemistry of Drugs and Poisons (3)
Introduction to
pharmacology: history, sources, development and testing, physical and chemical
properties, biochemical and physiological effects, mechanisms of action, and
the therapeutic uses and toxicology of common drugs and poisons. 3 lectures.
Prerequisite: CHEM 313 or CHEM 371 or consent of instructor.
CHEM 385 Geochemistry (3)
Application of chemical
principles to terrestrial and extraterrestrial systems. Formation of the
elements; chemical influences on the earth's formation; chemical evolution
studies; age-dating techniques; reactions in sea water; petroleum and ore
formation; distribution and movement of the elements. 3 lectures. Prerequisite:
CHEM 216/316, CHEM 231/331.
CHEM 400 Special Problems for Advanced Undergraduates
(1–3)
Individual investigation,
research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 4
units, with a maximum of 3 units per quarter. 1-3 laboratories. Prerequisite:
Junior standing and consent of department chair.
CHEM 401 Advanced Undergraduate Research (1-3) (CR/NC)
Laboratory research under
faculty supervision. Credit/No Credit grading only. Total credit limited to 6
units. 1-3 laboratories.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Correction effective Fall 2005.
CHEM 405 Advanced Physical
Chemistry (3)
Selected advanced topics in
physical chemistry, which may include
statistical mechanics, computational chemistry, nonequilibrium
thermodynamics, lasers in chemistry, solid-state and/or advanced spectroscopy.
Total credit limited to 6 units. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 353 or consent
of instructor.
CHEM 419 Bioorganic Chemistry (3)
Methods of investigating
reaction mechanisms, mechanisms of chemical catalysis, organic models of enzymes,
chemistry of vitamins that serve as enzyme cofactors, chemistry of the
phosphate group, synthesis of biomolecules. 3
lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 218/318.
CHEM 420 Advanced Organic Chemistry–Synthesis (3)
Modern methods of organic
synthesis. Carbon-carbon bond forming reactions, functional group
transformations, protecting groups, strategies of total synthesis of natural
products. 3 seminars. Prerequisite: CHEM 218/318.
CHEM 439 Instrumental Analysis (5)
Theory, practice and method
selection of modern instrumental analytical techniques, including
spectroscopic, electrochemical, chromatographic and thermal methods. Current
industrial applications. Laboratory work emphasizes optimization of
experimental parameters. 3 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: CHEM
231/331, CHEM 354. Recommended: CHEM 353.
CHEM 443 Organic Chemistry Concepts for Materials
Engineering (1) (CR/NC)
Introduction to organic
chemistry of polymers and basic methods of polymer analysis. Designed for
students with little or no organic chemistry background. Not open to Chemistry
or Biochemistry majors. Credit/No Credit grading only. 1 activity.
Prerequisite: CHEM 125 or CHEM 129; corequisite: CHEM
444.
CHEM 444 Polymers and Coatings I (3)
Physical properties of
polymers and coatings and their measurement. Molecular weight averages, glass
transition, thermodynamics of polymers. Viscoelastic
properties, rheology, molecular weight determination.
Thermal analysis, spectroscopic analysis, mechanical testing. 3 lectures.
Prerequisite: CHEM 217/317 or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 443.
CHEM 445 Polymers and Coatings II (3)
Introduction to
polymerization methods and mechanisms. Chemistry of initiators, catalysts and
inhibitors. Uses of representative polymer types. Synthesis, film formation,
structure and properties of polymers commonly used in coatings and adhesives. 3
lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 217/317.
CHEM 446 Surface Chemistry of Materials (3)
(Also listed as MATE 446)
Surface energy.
Capillarity, solid and liquid interface, adsorption. Surface areas of solids.
Contact angles and wetting. Friction, lubrication and adhesion. Relationship of
surface to bulk properties of materials. Applications. 3 lectures.
Prerequisite: CHEM 305 or CHEM 351 or course in engineering thermodynamics.
CHEM 447 Polymers and Coatings Laboratory I (2)
Synthesis and
characterization of polymers. Experimental techniques of step growth and chain
growth polymerization. Experimental methods of molecular weight determination.
Experimental methods of thermal, spectroscopic, and mechanical analysis. 2
laboratories. Prerequisite: CHEM 444. Recommended: CHEM 445 or concurrent.
CHEM 448 Polymers and Coatings Laboratory II (2)
Experimental techniques of
producing and characterizing coatings. Compounding and formulating modern
protective coatings. Modern methods of testing protective coatings. Surface
preparation techniques. 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: CHEM 444, CHEM 445.
CHEM 449 Internship in
Polymers and Coatings (2)
Selected students will
spend up to 12 weeks with an approved polymers and coatings firm engaged in
production or related business. Time will be spent applying and developing
production and technical skills and abilities in the polymers and coatings
industry. Prerequisite: CHEM 217/317 or consent of instructor.
CHEM 455 FT-NMR Laboratory (1) (CR/NC)
Basic theory and operation
of the high-field Fourier transform nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer.
Credit/No Credit grading only. Not open to students with credit for CHEM 458. 1
laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 319.
CHEM 458 Instrumental Organic Qualitative Analysis (3)
Separation, purification,
and identification of organic molecules using chemical and instrumental
methods, including nuclear magnetic resonance, infrared and ultraviolet spectroscopy
and mass spectroscopy, and techniques in high resolution FT-NMR. 1 lecture, 2
laboratories. Prerequisite: CHEM 319.
CHEM 459 Undergraduate Seminar (2)
Oral presentation of
current developments in chemistry based on current literature. Searching,
organizing and presenting chemical information. Preparation for employment and
for independent work, including senior project, in chemistry. 2 seminars.
Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 318 and junior
standing.
CHEM 461 Senior Project Report (1)
Completion of a senior
project report under faculty supervision. Minimum 30 hours time commitment.
Prerequisite: CHEM 459 and consent of instructor.
CHEM 463 Honors Research (1)
Advanced laboratory
research. Results are presented in a poster session or other public forum. 1 laboratory. Prerequisite:
CHEM 461 and consent of instructor. Correction effective Fall 2005.
CHEM 465 College Teaching Practicum (1–2)
(CR/NC)
Teaching assignment in an
undergraduate college classroom. Includes teaching and related activities under
the direction of a permanent faculty member in the Department of Chemistry and
Biochemistry. Total credit limited to 4 units. Prerequisite: Junior standing,
CHEM 231/331 (or permission of instructor), evidence of satisfactory
preparation in chemistry. Department chair approval required.
CHEM 470 Selected Advanced Topics (1–4)
Directed group study of
selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate
students. Class Schedule will list
topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1 to 4 lectures. Prerequisite:
CHEM 305, or CHEM 351, or CHEM 217/317 or consent of instructor.
CHEM 471 Selected Advanced Laboratory (1–4)
Directed group laboratory
study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and
graduate students. Class Schedule
will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1–4 laboratories.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
CHEM 472 Plant Biochemistry (3)
Application of plant
biochemistry, molecular biology and physiology to topics, including plant
secondary metabolism, defense mechanisms, drought tolerance, functional
genomics, advanced photosynthesis, circadian rhythms, manipulation of plants
for improved nutrition, other current research topics. 3 lectures.
Prerequisite: CHEM 313 or CHEM 371 or BIO 435.
CHEM 473 Immunochemistry (3)
Theory and practice of
immunochemistry including the structure, genetics, chemical modification and
production of antibodies, immunochemical techniques and the biochemistry of the
immune defense process. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 371 or consent of
instructor. Recommended: CHEM 373 or BIO 351.
CHEM 474 Protein Techniques Laboratory (2)
Experiments in protein
affinity chromatography, electrophoresis and blotting, immunoprecipitation
techniques, antibody-enzyme conjugation, and immunoassay. 2 laboratories.
Prerequisite: CHEM 371 or consent of instructor.
CHEM 476 Gene Expression Laboratory (2) (Also listed
as BIO 476)
Heterologous gene expression of a recombinant protein in a
microbial system: gene cloning, construction of expression plasmid, DNA
sequence analysis, transformation of microbial host, selection and analysis of
transformed host cells, expression and purification of recombinant protein. 2
laboratories. Prerequisite: BIO/CHEM 375, CHEM 313 or CHEM 371; MCRO 433.
CHEM 477 Biochemical Pharmacology (3)
Consideration of current
selected topics in pharmacology considering body systems. Issues pertaining to
the disposition of drugs to the public. Lecture, professional consultation,
library research, and student presentations. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 377
or equivalent as determined by instructor.
CHEM 478 Pharmaceutical Development (3)
Process of drug
development from research clinical candidate to market. Chemical process
development, including synthesis optimization, scale up, pilot plant work,
manufacturing, and good manufacturing procedure (GMP’s).
Role of pharmaceutics in drug development, including various forms of
formulation, analytical development requirements, and quality assurance.
Project planning and timeline management, clinical trials, and regulatory
affairs, including FDA filings. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 318.
CHEM 481 Inorganic Chemistry (3)
A systematic study of
chemical and physical properties of inorganic compounds based on periodic
groupings with emphasis on chemical bonding and structure. Topics will include
coordination chemistry and kinetics, organometallic
chemistry, advanced acid-base relationships and bonding theories plus other
selected topics. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 352, and CHEM 231/331 or
consent of instructor.
CHEM 484 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (2)
Laboratory techniques in
inorganic chemistry. Synthetic and analytic techniques as applied to inorganic
and organometallic chemistry. 2 laboratories.
Prerequisite: CHEM 481.
CHEM 485 Cooperative Education Experience (6) (CR/NC)
Part-time work experience
in business, industry, government, and other areas of student career interest.
Positions are paid and usually require relocation and registration in course
for two consecutive quarters. Formal report and evaluation by work supervisor
required. 2 units only applicable to approved chemistry electives. Total credit
limited to 16 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Sophomore
standing and consent of instructor.
CHEM 495 Cooperative Education Experience (12) (CR/NC)
Full-time work experience
in business, industry, government, and other areas of student career interest.
Positions are paid and usually require relocation and registration in course
for two consecutive quarters. Formal report and evaluation by work supervisor
required. 2 units only applicable to approved chemistry electives. Total credit
limited to 16 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Sophomore
standing and consent of instructor.
CHEM 500 Special Problems for Graduate Students (1-3)
Individual investigation,
research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 6
units, with a maximum of 3 units per quarter. Prerequisite: Graduate standing
and consent of department chair.
CHEM 528 Nutritional Biochemistry (3)
Nutritional aspects of
biochemistry. Lecture, library research and student presentations. Topics
include vitamins and minerals, essential and energy providing nutrients, deficiency,
degenerative and genetic diseases of metabolism. Emphasis on current research
and controversy. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 313 or CHEM 372 or consent of
instructor.
CHEM 544 Polymer Physical Chemistry and Analysis (3)
Physical properties of
polymers and coatings and their measurement; molecular weight averages, glass
transition, thermodynamics of polymers, viscoelastic
properties, rheology; molecular weight determination,
thermal analysis, spectroscopic analysis, mechanical testing, atomic force
microscopy. Not open to students with credit in CHEM 444. 3 lectures.
Prerequisite: CHEM 351.
CHEM 545 Polymer Synthesis and Mechanisms (3)
Polymerization methods and
mechanisms; chemistry of initiators, catalysts and inhibitors; use of representative
types; synthesis, film formation, structure and properties of polymers commonly
used in coatings and adhesives. Polymer nomenclature. Not open to students with
credit in CHEM 445. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 317 or equivalent.
CHEM 547 Polymer Characterization and Analysis
Laboratory (2)
Polymer characterization
and analysis. Molecular weight analysis using viscometry,
light scattering, and gel permeation chromatography. Thermal analysis using
differential scanning calorimetry, thermal mechanical
analysis and dynamic mechanical analysis. Polymer rheology.
Infrared, Raman and FT-NMR spectroscopy. Atomic force microscopy. Fabrication
and testing of conducting polymeric materials. Not open to students with credit
in CHEM 447. 2 laboratories. Corequisite: CHEM 544.
CHEM 548 Polymer Synthesis Laboratory (2)
Polymer synthesis using
solution, suspension, bulk, emulsion techniques. Synthesis of chain growth
polymers using free radical, anionic, cationic, and other catalysts. Synthesis
of step-growth polymers. Kinetics of polymer reactions. Synthesis of resins
used in modern coatings. Not open to students with credit in CHEM 448. 2
laboratories. Prerequisite: CHEM 317; corequisite:
CHEM 545.
CHEM 550 Coatings Formulation Principles (3)
Formulation of modern
coatings. Raw materials including resins, solvents, pigments, and additives.
Formulation principles for solvent-borne and high solids coatings, water-borne
coatings, powder coatings, radiation cure coatings and architectural coatings.
Regulatory issues; VOC’s. Coating properties, film
formation, film defects, application methods, color and color acceptance. 3
lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 444 or CHEM 544.
CHEM 551 Coatings Formulation Laboratory (2)
Laboratory formulation of
modern coatings. Formation of pigment dispersions. Formulation of solvent-borne
and high solids coatings, water-borne coatings, powder coatings, radiation cure
coatings and architectural coatings. VOC measurements. Measurement of coating
properties, film formation, film defects, application methods, color and color
acceptance, hiding, gloss. Accelerated weathering. 2 laboratories. Corequisite: CHEM 550.
CHEM 570 Directed Graduate Study (3)
Directed graduate study in
specialized advanced topics related to graduate internship. Topics developed
jointly by faculty research advisor and industrial research supervisor.
Available only to students while on graduate industrial internship. Topics
chosen to highlight the industrial experience. Student expected to work
independently and report weekly to faculty advisor and industrial supervisor.
Total credit limited to 9 units. Corequisite: CHEM
598.
CHEM 598 Graduate Internship (3)
Supervised industrial
graduate internship in polymers and coatings science. Provides students with
industrial research experience. Requires approval of graduate advisor. Students
engage in industrial research and development at an approved industry, make
regular reports back to graduate advisor, and present formal report and seminar
on work each quarter. Total credit limited to 9 units. Prerequisite: CHEM 545,
CHEM 547, CHEM 548, CHEM 550, CHEM 551.