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0001 General Chemistry I with Lab. Atomic and molecular structure, chemical nomenclature, intermolecular forces and states of matter, the relation of structure and bonding to physical and chemical properties of matter, patterns of chemical reactions, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, and properties of solutions. Three lectures, one laboratory, one recitation. Only one of Chemistry 1, 11, or 16, may be counted for credit.
0002 General Chemistry II with Lab. Chemical kinetics and thermodynamics, physical and chemical equilibria, aqueous equilibria (acid-base, precipitation, and complex formation), electrochemistry, introduction to organic chemistry (families of organic compounds, basic stereochemistry and nomenclature). Additional topics may include environmental, nuclear, coordination chemistry; chemistry of selected elements; and introduction to biological chemistry. Three lectures, one laboratory, one recitation. Prerequisite: Chemistry 1, 11, 16, or consent. Only one of Chemistry 2 or 12 may be counted for credit.
0003 Frontiers in Chemistry. Introduction to chemical research. Discussion of current research in chemistry and related fields; suited for introductory chemistry students. Weekly presentations by different Tufts faculty members and guests. Pass-Fail grading. Prerequisite: concurrent or prior enrollment in Chemistry 1 or 11.
0004 Frontiers in Chemistry. Introduction to chemical research. Discussion of current research in chemistry and related fields; suited for introductory chemistry students. Weekly presentations by different Tufts faculty members and guests. Pass-Fail grading. Prerequisite: concurrent or prior enrollment in Chemistry 2 or 12.
0006 From the Big Bang to Humankind. Course will explore the origins of the Universe, the formation of Earth and its structure, the chemistry of life, the development of complex organisms, and the development of modern humans. Students will learn the evidence for the various ideas presented, the scientific method used by scientists, and how the community of scientists evaluates the evidence. This course does not fulfill pre-medical requirements for a lab-based chemistry course.
0008 Environmental Chemistry. An introductory course designed primarily to give non-science majors an appreciation of basic chemical principles underlying the causes of and possible solutions to current environmental problems. The concept of equilibrium in complex systems; thermodynamic limits and kinetic realities. Case studies from current literature. Prerequisite: High-school chemistry. Spring 2000 and alternate years.
0011, Expanded General Chemistry I with Lab. Topics are the same as in Chemistry 1, but some concepts are covered in greater detail and mathematical depth, while other topics (including stoichiometry, unit conversion, elemental analysis, and simple combustion and precipitation reactions) are only briefly reviewed. For interested students who seek to engage deeply with chemical thinking. Three 75 min lectures; required co-enrollment in Chemistry 3 (Frontiers in Chemistry), one laboratory, one recitation. Recommendations: familiarity with solving problems on the following topics: stoichiometry, periodic trends and fundamental properties of elements, simple acid-base chemistry. A self-assessment for determining readiness for Chemistry 11 can be found on the Chemistry Department website; Prerequisite: Mathematics 32 (may be taken concurrently). Only one of Chemistry 1, 11, or 16 may be counted for credit.
0012 Expanded General Chemistry II with Lab. Topics covered are the same as in Chemistry 2, but are discussed in greater detail and mathematical depth. For interested students who seek to engage deeply with chemical thinking. Three 75 min lectures; required co-enrollment in Chemistry 4 (Frontiers in Chemistry), one laboratory, one recitation. Prerequisites: Chemistry 1 or Chemistry 11. Only one of Chemistry 2 or 12 may be counted for credit.
0016 Chemistry of Materials. An introductory course investigating the fundamentals and principles of chemistry through exploration of modern materials, e.g., thin films, superconductors, ultrasmall structures, modern electronics and photonics. Topics include atomic and molecular structure, intermolecular forces, ionic and covalent bonding. This one-semester course may be used in conjunction with Chemistry 2 to fulfill the basic chemistry requirement for a chemistry major. Three lectures, one recitation, one laboratory. Prerequisite: Good background in mathematics. Only one of Chemistry 1, 11, or 16 may be counted for credit.
0031 Physical Chemistry I. Introduction to the principles of modern physical chemistry: elementary wave mechanics, atomic structure, and chemical bonding, elementary statistical thermodynamics, and the thermodynamic basis for phase behavior, chemical reactivity and equilibrium in gases and liquid solutions. Prerequisites: Chemistry 2 or 12, Mathematics 34 or equivalent, and Physics 2 or 12, or consent. Physics may be taken concurrently.
0032 Physical Chemistry II. Applications of the principles of modern physical chemistry to problems in chemical bonding, atomic and molecular structure, spectroscopy, and chemical kinetics. Prerequisites: Chemistry 2 or 12, Mathematics 34 or equivalent, and Physics 2 or 12, or consent. Physics may be taken concurrently. Spring.
0033 Physical Chemistry Lab. Experiments investigate the quantum behavior of atoms and molecules, thermodynamics, and equilibria. Prerequisites: Chemistry 31 or concurrent registration.
0042 Quantitative Analysis. Introduction to the methods and scientific basis of quantitative analysis including, sampling, error & statistical analyses, data treatment & presentation, basic concepts and operation of chromatographic, electroanalytical, and spectroscopic instrumentation. For chemistry majors, as well as students enrolled in Earth sciences, environmental studies, or engineering. The course will provide students in chemistry or any related discipline with the necessary foundation, understanding, and basic tools for doing good science and operating common analytical instrumentation. Two lectures, two laboratories. One and one-half courses. Prerequisites: Chemistry 2 or 12. Spring.
0043 Bioanalytical Chemistry. Introduction to the fundamental concepts of characterization, separation, detection, identification, and quantification of analytes in complex biological samples with an emphasis on experimental design and methods in data interpretation and error analysis. Alternative to CHEM 0042 (Quantitative Analysis) designed for students majoring in biochemistry or with interests in biotechnology, chemical biology, and biomedical engineering. Prerequisites: CHEM 2 or CHEM 12, Concurrent registration with CHEM 45 required. Three lectures, one recitation.
0045 Bioanalytical Chemistry Lab. Hands-on laboratory experiments emphasizing the use of modern instrumentation, experimental methodology, and data analysis to investigate the concepts in Chemistry 43. One laboratory, one lecture. Requires same term enrollment in Chem 43.
0050 Survey of Organic Chemistry. One semester survey of organic chemistry. Topics include structure and bonding in organic molecules, spectroscopy, stereochemistry, reactivity, synthesis, polymer chemistry, and bioorganic chemistry. Will not fulfill the organic chemistry requirement for chemistry majors, premedical, pre-dental, or pre-veterinary students. May not be taken for credit in conjunction with Chemistry 51 or 52. Students needing a laboratory should register for Chemistry 53. Three lectures. Prerequisite: Chemistry 2 or 12.
0051 Organic Chemistry I. Structure, bonding, conformational analysis, functional groups, and stereochemistry. Organic reactions, synthesis, and mechanisms including acid/base reactions, nucleophilic substitution and elimination, reactions of alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, and amines. Tools for structure determination including nuclear magnetic resonance and infrared spectroscopy. Two 75-minute lectures, one recitation. One course. (Note: The laboratory course, CHEM 53, is normally taken concurrently with CHEM 51.) Prerequisites: CHEM 2 or 12.
0052 Organic Chemistry II. Continuation of CHEM 51. Structure, properties, and reactions of alkenes, alkynes, conjugated unsaturated systems and aromatic compounds. Radical reactions. Mechanisms, retrosynthetic analysis and synthetic strategy. Additional topics such as the chemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, and nucleic acids. Two 75-minute lectures, one recitation. One course. (Note: The laboratory course, CHEM 54, is normally taken concurrently with CHEM 52.) Prerequisites: CHEM 51
0053 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I. Experiments based on topics in Chemistry 51. One laboratory, one lecture. One-half course. Co-requisite or prerequisite: Chemistry 50 or 51. Fall.
0054 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II. Experiments based on topics in Chemistry 52. One laboratory, one lecture. One-half course. Prerequisite: Chemistry 53. Co-requisite or prerequisite: Chemistry 52. Spring.
0055 Advanced Synthesis Laboratory. Introduction to advanced laboratory techniques in synthetic organic and inorganic chemistry. Emphasis on synthetic methods that involve organometallics, catalysts, and enzymes. Techniques include inert atmosphere manipulations, chromatography, and spectroscopic analysis. Nine hours of laboratory. Prerequisites: Chemistry 52 and 54.
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