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  • CAS CH 225: Mathematical Methods for Molecular Science
    Undergraduate Prerequisites: CAS MA 123/124 or MA 127; and CAS CH 101, 109, or 111. - Select topics from multivariate calculus, ordinary differential equations, and linear algebra that are most relevant to physical chemistry, biophysical chemistry, and biophysics. Focus on the mastery of key mathematical concepts and methods important for the successful study of advanced molecular science. Three hours lecture, one hour discussion. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Quantitative Reasoning II.
    • Quantitative Reasoning II
  • CAS CH 232: Inorganic Chemistry
    Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASCH 102 OR CASCH 110 OR CASCH 112); CASCH 211 or CASCH 203; or consent of instructor. First Year Writing Seminar (e.g., WR 100 or WR 120); Undergraduate Corequisites: (CASCH 212 OR CASCH 214)or consent of instructor. - The relation of atomic and molecular structure to chemical properties. Bronsted and Lewis acid/base behavior; redox reactions; bonding and reactions of main group elements; d-metal complexes, including bonding, spectra, and reaction mechanisms; and organometallic chemistry. Three hours lecture, one hour discussion, four hours lab. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry II, Writing-Intensive Course, Research and Information Literacy.
    • Research and Information Literacy
    • Scientific Inquiry II
    • Writing-Intensive Course
  • CAS CH 241: Sophomore Research in Chemistry 1 (2 Credits)
    First semester of research including the use of the research literature. Attendance at group research meetings and the writing of a report at the end of semester as required by research group. Application must be made through the Department of Chemistry office. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Research and Information Literacy.
    • Research and Information Literacy
  • CAS CH 242: Sophomore Research in Chemistry 2 (2 Credits)
    Second semester of research including attendance with oral presentations at group research meetings and the writing of a report at the end of semester as required by research group. Application must be made through the Department of Chemistry office. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Oral and/or Signed Communication.
    • Oral and/or Signed Communication
  • CAS CH 243: Sophomore Research in Chemistry 3 (2 Credits)
    Third semester of research including attendance with oral presentations at group research meetings, contributions as a research team member, and the writing of a report at the end of semester as required by research group. Application must be made through the Department of Chemistry office. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Teamwork/Collaboration.
    • Teamwork/Collaboration
  • CAS CH 244: Sophomore Research in Chemistry 4 (2 Credits)
    Fourth semester of research including attendance with oral presentations at group research meetings, contributions as a research team member, and the writing of a report at the end of semester as required by research group. Application must be made through the Department of Chemistry office. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Teamwork/Collaboration.
    • Teamwork/Collaboration
  • CAS CH 261: Sophomore Research in Chemistry 1 (4 Credits)
    First semester of research including the use of the research literature, attendance with oral presentations at group research seminars and the writing of a report at the end of semester as required by research group. Application must be made through the Department of Chemistry office. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Oral and/or Signed Communication, Research and Information Literacy.
    • Oral and/or Signed Communication
    • Research and Information Literacy
  • CAS CH 262: Sophomore Research in Chemistry 2 (4 Credits)
    Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASCH102 OR CASCH161) - Second semester of research including attendance with oral presentations at group research meetings, critical analysis of the research project, and the writing of a report at the end of semester as required by research group. Application must be made through the Department of Chemistry office. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Oral and/or Signed Communication, Critical Thinking.
    • Critical Thinking
    • Oral and/or Signed Communication
  • CAS CH 263: Sophomore Research in Chemistry 3 (4 Credits)
    Third semester of research including attendance with oral presentations at group research meetings, creative contributions as a research team member, and the writing of a report at the end of semester as required by research group. Application must be made through the Department of Chemistry office. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Teamwork/Collaboration, Creativity/Innovation.
    • Creativity/Innovation
    • Teamwork/Collaboration
  • CAS CH 264: Sophomore Research in Chemistry 4 (4 Credits)
    Fourth semester of research including attendance with oral presentations at group research meetings, creative contributions as a research team member, and the writing of a report at the end of semester as required by research group. Application must be made through the Department of Chemistry office. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Teamwork/Collaboration, Creativity/Innovation.
    • Creativity/Innovation
    • Teamwork/Collaboration
  • CAS CH 301: Chemical Synthesis and Analysis
    Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASCH212 OR CASCH214 OR CASCH220) - Combined advanced lecture/laboratory course that introduces fundamental methods of organic synthesis and analysis current in chemical research. Applications include topics in organocatalysis, asymmetric synthesis and organometallic chemistry, and spectroscopy. Eight hours project-based lab plus three hours lecture.
  • CAS CH 303: Instrumental Analysis Laboratory
    Undergraduate Prerequisites: CASCH 110 or CASCH 112 or CASCH 201; and CASMA 124; Undergraduate Corequisites: (CASPY 212) - Fundamental theoretical principles, capabilities, applications, and limitations of modern analytical instrumentation with laboratory in spectroscopy and analytical chromatography. Two hours lecture, six hours lab (single session).
  • CAS CH 341: Junior Research in Chemistry 1 (2 Credits)
    First semester of research including the use of the research literature, attendance at group research meetingrs and the writing of a report at the end of semester as required by research group. Application must be made through the Department of Chemistry office. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Research and Information Literacy.
    • Research and Information Literacy
  • CAS CH 342: Junior Research in Chemistry 2 (2 Credits)
    Second semester of research including attendance with oral presentations at group research meetings and the writing of a report at the end of semester as required by research group. Application must be made through the Department of Chemistry office. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Oral and/or Signed Communication.
    • Oral and/or Signed Communication
  • CAS CH 343: Junior Research in Chemistry 3 (2 Credits)
    Third semester of research including attendance with oral presentations at group research meetings, contributions as a research team member, and the writing of a report at the end of semester as required by research group. Application must be made through the Department of Chemistry office. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Teamwork/Collaboration.
    • Teamwork/Collaboration
  • CAS CH 344: Junior Research in Chemistry 4 (2 Credits)
    Fourth semester of research including attendance with oral presentations at group research meetings, contributions as a research team member, and the writing of a report at the end of semester as required by research group. Application must be made through the Department of Chemistry office. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Teamwork/Collaboration.
    • Teamwork/Collaboration
  • CAS CH 345: Junior Research in Chemistry 5 (2 Credits)
    Fifth semester of research including attendance with oral presentations at group research meetings, creative contributions as a research team member, and the writing of a report at the end of semester as required by research group. Application must be made through the Department of Chemistry office.
  • CAS CH 346: Junior Research in Chemistry 6 (2 Credits)
    Fifth semester of research including attendance with oral presentations at group research meetings, creative contributions as a research team member, and the writing of a report at the end of semester as required by research group. Application must be made through the Department of Chemistry office.
  • CAS CH 351: Physical Chemistry 1: Quantum Mechanics
    Undergraduate Prerequisites: CASCH 102 OR CASCH 110; and CASPY 212 and CASMA 124; and CASMA 225 OR CASCH 225 - Fundamentals of quantum mechanics for studying atomic and molecular systems. Schrodinger equation. Properties of waves and wave packets. Translations, rotations, and vibrations. One and many electron atoms. Born-Oppenheimer approximation. Molecular orbital, and Huckel theories. Variational principle. Electronic, rotational, vibrational, and magnetic resonance spectroscopies. Three hours lecture, one hour discussion. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Quantitative Reasoning 2.
    • Quantitative Reasoning II
  • CAS CH 352: Physical Chemistry 2: Statistical Thermodynamics
    Prerequisites: (CASCH 102 OR CASCH 110 OR CASCH 112); AND CASPY 212 AND CASMA 124. CASMA 225 or CASCH 225 are recommended. - Statistics and probability. Maximizing multiplicity and concept of equilibrium. Energy, entropy, and the laws of thermodynamics. Boltzmann and Gibbs entropy formulas. Thermodynamic driving forces and free energy. Maxwell relations. Partition functions for atoms, molecules, and solids. Fluctuations and the heat capacity. Chemical equilibrium. Liquids, solutions, and mixtures. Polymers and biopolymers. Microscopic theories of diffusion and reaction. Three hours lecture, one hour discussion.

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