Department of Chemistry at Emory University

Course Atlas Fall 2009

CHEM 105 How Things Work

Menger, Fred - MWF, 11:45-12:35: Atwood Hall 240

Content: Topics in chemistry, biology, and physics will be discussed (e.g. lasers, CD recording, the Pill, photocopying, jet engines, cocaine, genetic engineering, perfume, cooking/baking, pheromones, batteries, petroleum, etc.). The goal will be to impart a better appreciation of various scientific and technical features of everyday life.
Text: There is no text. Packet of lecture illustrations will be distributed.
Assessment:
Pre-Requisites: None

CHEM 141 General Chemistry I W/Lab

Faculty - TT, 10:00-11:15: Math Science E208
Morkin, Tracy - TTh, 8:30-9:45: Emerson 102

Morkin, Tracy - TTh, 11:30-12:45: Math Science E208
Mulford, Douglas - MWF, 8:30-9:20: TBA

Mulford, Douglas - MWF, 10:40-11:30: TBA

Faculty - TT, 11:30-12:45: TBA
Content: This course is an introduction to chemistry, the central science. The fundamentals of chemistry are essential for a greater understanding of biological and physical processes. This course aims to develop a skill set that encompasses problem solving and critical thinking. The content covers the principles of stoichiometry, solution reactions, atomic structure, periodic trends, molecular structure, bonding, and states of matter. The laboratory portion aims to develop skills in hands-on experimental techniques, data analysis, and applied problem solving.
The laboratory is a required element of General Chemistry. Check OPUS for laboratory meeting times. Students must register for a laboratory section using the "Related Component" line on OPUS. The laboratory work involves hands-on experience with chemical systems. Experiments include basic calorimetry, a limited qualitative analysis scheme, properties of gases, and acid-base titrations.
Text: Lecture: "Chemistry: the Molecular Nature of Matter and Change," 5th edition, Martin Silberberg. Laboratory: “Experiment in General Chemistry,” Norton.
Assessment:
Pre-Requisites: Prior to enrolling in Chemistry 141 all students MUST take the General Chemistry Placement Exam. This exam is designed to help you, as a student, know if you are ready for the fast paced and challenging environment of General Chemistry here at Emory. It is necessary for you to take the test to ensure that your math and chemistry backgrounds are strong enough for you to succeed in Chem 141. The Placement Test can be taken on-line at any time.
http://www.chemistry.emory.edu/undergraduate/placement_exam

CHEM 171 Organic Structure & Reaction
Section 00P, Permission Required, Soria, Jose - MWF, 10:40-11:30: WH 206

Content: This course is an introduction to the principles of chemistry through a study of the structure and reactivity of organic molecules. The course will begin with a discussion and examination of the three-dimensional structure of organic molecules and the types of bonding between atoms found in these substances. General principles of chemical reactions including equilibria, reaction rates, transition states and acid-base interactions will be examined. Several classes of reactions will be discussed using structural theory and principles of reactivity as tools for understanding them. Classes of organic molecules will be introduced starting with alkanes. Examples of the occurrence and utility of these classes of compounds and their reactivity in living organisms will be presented.
Text: "Organic Chemistry," 5th edition, Bruice, Paula.
Assessment:
Prerequisites: A score of 4 or 5 on the chemistry AP test. Permission of the instructor is required. Organic Structure and Reactions is open only to Freshmen. Students will need the permission of the department to enroll, and this permission will be based on the student's aptitude in science and the quality of the student's background in chemistry. In general, two years of high school chemistry is expected. We encourage well-prepared chemistry students to take this course. It will be followed by a second semester of Organic Structure and Reactivity. Students completing this sequence do not take Chemistry 141, 142, 221, or 222. They will proceed to more advanced courses, which will be chosen in consultation with a departmental advisor. Students taking Chemistry 171 should also enroll in an organic laboratory course, Chemistry 221L or 226L.

CHEM 190 How Do We Know?
Mulford, D. - MWF, 10:40 am-11:30 am: MSC W507

Content: Chemistry professor with a passion for teaching looking for students with a passion for learning. This particular seminar will focus on how we as humans have learned knowledge throughout our history. Scientific learning will be the framework for this study, but this is not a science class. We will examine our ways of discovery by looking at 2,500 years of great science
writing to discover how science is done and our knowledge as a species grows. Occasional demos and liquid nitrogen ice cream provided!

Text: Bolles Galileo's Commandment
Gardner Great Essays in Science

CHEM 221 Organic Chemistry I
Weinschenk, Matthew - MWF, 9:35-10:25: WH 206

McDonald, Frank - TTh, 10:00-11:15: TBA

Weinschenk, Matthew - MWF, 11:45-12:35: TBA

Liotta, Dennis - TTh, 1:00-2:15: Atwood Hall 240

Neuman, Annette - MWF, 12:50-1:40: Atwood Hall 240
Content: Organic Chemistry is the chemistry of carbon compounds and an essential ingredient in the education of scientists in a wide range of fields. This course provides a modern introduction to the vast subject. General principles are stressed in an attempt to make connections and to apply widely a set of organizing principles. First we acquire a qualitative understanding of Molecular Orbital Theory, which we use to readily predict the structure and reactivity of all organic molecules. We can then concentrate on the structural aspects of stereochemistry. With this background we can begin to apply these two new encompassing principles to learn the reactions of different classes of organic compounds. A mechanistic approach allows us to answer "why" these reactions proceed as they do. Finally, Organic Chemistry is not a subject confined to the lecture room. We, and most of the biological world around us are made largely of carbon. A keen eye will always be focused on this world.
Text: "Organic Chemistry," 5th edition, Bruice, Paula.
Assessment:
Prerequisite: Chemistry 142, or a 4 or 5 on the Chemistry AP test in consultation with the instructor.

CHEM 221L Basic Organic Chemistry Lab I
McCormick, Michael – Check Opus for times: Atwood Hall 240

Content: This laboratory is designed to accompany Chem 171 or 221. The first semester of Organic Chemistry Laboratory introduces the fundamental techniques used in the isolation, purification, and identification of organic compounds. Investigative-style experiments compliment major concepts introduced in the lecture portion of Chem 221. Emphasis is placed on discovering how the structure of an organic molecule is related to physical and chemical properties.
Text: "Emory University Laboratory Manual for Organic Chemistry 221L and 222L," McCormick, 1st edition, Hayden-McNeil.
Assessment: Grading is based on the student's performance in the laboratory and on written examinations. Evaluation of the student's laboratory performance is based on the ability to identify unknowns, collect and interpret data, record keeping, ability to work safely, and general aptitude. One evening exam is given on December 3, 2009. Students have the option of taking this exam at either 4:30 or 6:30 p.m.
Prerequisite: Co-enrollment in Chem 221 or Chem 171 is required. Register for this course as a 1-credit class, NOT as a related component.

CHEM 226L Organic Chemistry Lab I
Permission Required,
Soria, Jose - TTh, 9:30-12:30: Atwood Hall 148

Content: Chemistry 226L provides the broader background in laboratory techniques needed by chemistry majors. Students meet twice a week in the laboratory and are introduced to more techniques and chemistry than are students in Chemistry 221L. Emphasis is placed on independent work, and topics are covered in greater detail.
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Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor
CHEM 250 Inorganic Chemistry
Note: This course will no longer be offered. Students wishing to take an inorganic course and/or inorganic lab should enroll in Chemistry 350 and also consider 355L.

CHEM 260 Analytical Chemistry
Ryan, Barry - TTh, TBA, TBA

This course will focus on the use of quantitative analytical chemistry and the application of analytical techniques to solve practical problems. Areas of emphasis will include statistical analysis of data, gravimetric and volumetric analysis, aqueous-solution equilibria, acid-base titrations, chromatographic techniques, mass spectrometry, spectrophotometry. This is a required course for a chemistry major.
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Assessment: In-class exams, a final exam, a research report and other assigned work will count towards the final grade.
Prerequisite: Chem 142

CHEM 300 Physical Chem. For Life Sciences
Lian, Tianquan - TTh, 10:00-11:15: Atwood Hall 240

Content: The principles of thermodynamics, kinetics and quantum chemistry will be presented with an emphasis on biomedical applications such as ion transport across cell membranes.
Text: "Physical Chemistry for the Life Sciences," Atkins and dePaula.
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Prerequisites: Organic Chemistry (two semesters), one semester of calculus, and physics are prerequisites.

CHEM 301 Biochemistry I
Yedvobnick, Barry; Gallivan, Justin - MWF, 12:50-1:40: White Hall 208

Content: The Biology and Chemistry Departments cooperate in a two-semester biochemistry course. This course gives an integrated approach to the synthesis, structure and function of macromolecular bio-molecules, including proteins, carbohydrates, DNA and RNA. The evolution of structural and catalytic diversity at a molecular level will provide the dominant theme that underpins the specific examples that will include: the energetics of catalysis, protein structure and folding, enzyme kinetics and mechanism, protein engineering, DNA structure and synthesis, template synthesis of macromolecules, and molecular evolution. This course will provide the necessary background for the study of genome structure and function in 302. Crosslisted as Biol 301.
Text: "Biochemistry," Garrett and Grisham, 3rd ed.
Assessment:
Prerequisites: Chemistry 172 or 222; Biology 142 is recommended

CHEM 331 Physical Chemistry I
Heaven, Michael - MWF, 9:35-10:25: Atwood Hall 240

Content: Chemistry 331 (Fall) and 332 (Spring) make up a one-year sequence of physical chemistry taken by all B.S. chemistry majors and others interested in obtaining a background in elementary theoretical chemistry. Chemistry 331 covers the quantum mechanical description of matter and spectroscopy. Some chemical kinetics may be covered in addition to these topics. The sequence is essential for students who plan to do graduate work in chemistry.
Text: Atkin’s Physical Chemistry 8th Edition
Prerequisites: Math 112 and Physics 141 or permission of the instructor. Students are encouraged to take the laboratory course Chem 331L concurrently with Chem 331.

CHEM 331L Physical Chemistry Lab I
Kaufman, Myron - W, 2:00-3:00: White Hall; and 2:30-5:30 laboratory: Meeting Location 359

Content: Students attend a 1-hour lecture and one 3 hour laboratory session each week. The laboratory experiments illustrate spectroscopic methods, molecular structure and the development of laboratory technique. The use of computers for data acquisition, analysis, and report preparation is emphasized. The weekly lectures present the underlying principles of the experiments, and the basic ideas of error analysis and linear regression.
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Assessment: Course grade is based upon laboratory performance, reports, and a final examination. The meeting schedule for the 3-hour per week lab is selected by each student at the start of the semester.
Prerequisite: Co-enrollment in Chemistry 300 or 331 required.

CHEM 350 Inorganic Chemistry
Hill, Craig - TTh, 11:30-12:45: WH 110

Content: This course deals with modern inorganic chemistry from both the descriptive and theoretical points of view. Topics discussed include: molecular geometry and symmetry, crystal- and ligand-field and MO theories, coordination and organometallic chemistry and the chemistry of a selection of representative elements and transition metals. The study of inorganic chemistry is becoming increasingly important with increased recognition of the important role of inorganic (and particularly transition metal) species in many organic reactions, in biochemical processes, catalytic homogeneous reactions, and high technology materials.
Text: "Inorganic Chemistry," Shriver, Atkins, and Langford, 4th edition, 2006.
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CHEM 355L Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
Hagen, Karl – TTh, 2:30-5:30: Atwood 148
Content: An introduction to experimental techniques commonly used in synthetic Inorganic Chemistry research labs. Synthesis in Coordination chemistry, Cluster chemistry and nano-materials will be highlighted, along with the manipulation of air-sensitive compounds. Emphasis will be placed on crystal growth. The lab also includes an introduction to physical techniques used to characterize the compounds synthesized. These include hands on measurements in electrochemistry, magnetism, UV-VIS spectroscopy, and NMR spectroscopy. Crystallography will be used extensively to characterize materials.
Text: Reading material on Blackboard
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Pre/co-Requisites: Chemistry 350 is a pre or co-requisite. Chemistry 350 and 355L are both required for a chemistry major certified by the American Chemical Society.

CHEM 399R Introduction To Research
Permission Required, Soria, Jose - Meeting Days TBA, Meeting Times TBA: Meeting Location TBA

Content: Introduces students to instrumental procedures and empirical techniques used in chemical research. Total credit not to exceed 4 hours.
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Pre-Requisites: Permission of the instructor is required. Two years of chemistry and/or consent of department.

CHEM 495WR Honors Thesis
Section 00P
Permission Required, Kindt, James - Meeting Days TBA, Meeting Times TBA: Meeting Location TBA

Content: Honors research and thesis. Variable credit not to exceed 4 hours.
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Prerequisite: Acceptance into the honors program is required.

CHEM 497R Supervised Reading
Section 00P
Permission Required, Kaufman, Myron - Meeting Days TBA, Meeting Times TBA: Meeting Location TBA

Content: Variable credit not to exceed 4 hours.
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Prerequisite: Faculty sponsor is required.

CHEM 499R Undergraduate Research
Section 00P
Permission Required, Soria, Jose - Meeting Days TBA, Meeting Times TBA: Meeting Location TBA

Content: Students do original research in accordance with ability and background. 1 to 4 credit hours per semester. May be repeated for credit. Total research credit to be used toward an undergraduate degree not to exceed 12 hours. Cannot be used to meet course requirements for a BA in chemistry.
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Prerequisite: Faculty sponsor is required.

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