May 20, 2024  
Ohio University Graduate Catalog 2017-19 
    
Ohio University Graduate Catalog 2017-19 [Archived Catalog]

Courses


 
  
  • CHE 5012D - Chemical Engineering Fluid Mechanics



    Fundamental principles of fluid flow. Transportation and metering of fluids. Navier-Stokes equations and equation of continuity. Laminar and turbulent flow and fluids in conduits and past immersed bodies. One lab project is included.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 recitation
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHE 5013D - Chemical Engineering Heat Transfer



    A study of the fundamental principles of heat transfer with applications. Conduction, convection and radiation heat transfer and heat exchanger design will be covered.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 recitation
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHE 5014D - Chemical Engineering Mass Transfer and Separations



    Fundamental principles of mass transfer. Diffusivities, mass transfer coefficients, stage-wise and continuous-contact unit operations. Specifically absorption, distillation, and extraction will be covered.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 recitation
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHE 5015D - Chemical Engineering Modeling and Applied Calculations



    Modeling of typical chemical engineering problems and application of analytical and numerical methods to their solution.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 recitation
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHE 5016D - Unit Operations Lab I



    Application of engineering analysis and statistics to the design of experiments with particular emphasis on continuous processes as typically encountered in the chemical engineering field . Lab practice to illustrate principles of selected unit operations, thermodynamics, and applied kinetics; and to aid student in gaining confidence in handling of chemical engineering equipment. Development of ability to devise and conduct chemical engineering experiments with minimum supervision and to report results satisfactorily will be stressed.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 4.0 laboratory
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHE 5017D - Unit Operations Lab II



    Continuation of ChE 5016D. Lab practice to illustrate principles of selected unit operations, thermodynamics, and applied kinetics; and to aid student in gaining confidence in handling of chemical engineering equipment. Development of ability to devise and conduct chemical engineering experiments with minimum supervision and to report results satisfactorily will be stressed.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 6.0 laboratory
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHE 5018D - Process Control and Simulation



    Simulation and control of chemical processes. Feedback control using root loci and Bode diagrams covered.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 recitation
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHE 5019D - Chemical Engineering Process Design I



    Preliminary design of a chemical process. Process synthesis, computer flowsheeting, layout, safety, and economics. Involves trips to various chemical plants. Also involves the assessment of skills from explicit and implicit prerequisite courses. Particular emphasis on Hazard and operability analysis of chemical processes and the subsequent safe operation criteria.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 recitation
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHE 5020D - Chemical Engineering Process Design II



    Continuation of 5019D. Preliminary design of a chemical process. Process synthesis, computer flowsheeting, layout, safety, and economics. Also involves the assessment of skills from explicit and implicit prerequisite courses.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 recitation
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHE 5400 - Advanced Topics in Materials Science and Engineering



    Structure, processing, and applications of ceramics, polymers, and composites. Corrosion and degradation of materials. Electrical, thermal, optical, and magnetic properties of materials. Materials selection and design.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHE 5410L - Materials Characterization Laboratory



    Laboratory course for the study of microstructure and properties of steels. Hands-on experience in metallography, microscopy, heat treatment, hardness and tensile testing. Demonstration of impact test, hardenability test (Jominy bar), scanning electron microscopy and surface profilometer.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 6.0 laboratory
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHE 5420 - Metallic Corrosion



    The primary objective is to cover the fundamental aspects of metallic corrosion and its’ mitigation. Basic principles of corrosion including electrochemical foundation, influence of environment, stress, strain, and structure. Selected lab experiments.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHE 5430 - Polymer Synthesis & Properties



    In depth study of polymer structure, reaction mechanics, and reaction kinetics. Presentation of ploymer reactors, processing, and properties.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHE 5500 - Coal Conversion Technologies



    Introduction to coal conversion technologies. Coal classification and characterization. Description of coal chemistries and technologies including: combustion, gasification, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, indirect and direct liquefaction. Environmental impacts and environmental controls related to coal conversion technologies will be explored.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHE 5520 - Analysis of Electrochemical Systems



    Application of thermodyamics, transport phenomena, and reaction engineering to the design and understanding of electrochemical processes. Emphasis will be made in important industrial electrochemical processes such as electrolysis, batteries, and fuel cells.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHE 5530 - Alternative Fuels and Renewable Energy



    Global energy outlook, available energy resources, energy sustainability, and fuel conversion technologies are discussed. Alternative energy options and their utilization technologies are covered. Associated environmental issues and relevant technologies are assessed. Special emphases are placed on alternative transportation fuels, renewable energies, energy efficiencies, and clean technologies.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHE 5610 - Atmospheric Chemistry



    Fundamental chemistry of the troposphere and stratosphere. Emissions, transport, sources, and sinks of pollutants in the atmosphere. Air quality regulations and monitoring.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHE 5800 - Biochemical Engineering



    Studies of processes in chemical engineering that depend on biological systems. Overview of biological basics, enzyme kinetics, major metabolic pathways, cell growth characteristics, essentials of recombinant DNA technology, bioreactor design and control, and basics in bioseparation methods. One lab project is included.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHE 5900 - Special Topics in Chemical Engineering



    Specific course content will vary with offering.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 1 - 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHE 6000 - Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Seminar



    Special presentations by internal and external speakers.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 seminar
    Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHE 6100 - Applied Chemical Engineering Calculations



    Application of linear and nonlinear algebra, ordinary and partial differential equations, optimization, and regression to chemical engineering problems. Extensive treatment of numerical techniques for nonlinear problems. Computer modeling.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHE 6200 - Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics



    Study of macroscopic thermodynamics: first and second laws, fundamental property relations, criteria for equilibrium and stability, and phase transitions. Introduction to molecular thermodynamics: concepts of phase-space and ensembles, particle statistics, non-interacting systems, classical statistical mechanics, and phase transitions.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHE 6300 - Chemical Reaction Engineering



    Homogeneous and heterogeneous kinetics, isothermal and non-isothermal reactor design, non-ideal flow, axial dispersion, mass transfer and reaction, catalysis, multiphase systems.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHE 6400 - Transport Phenomena



    Theoretical basis of development of heat, mass, and momentum transfer. Boundary layer theory and comparison with other theoretical and semi-theoretical approaches.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHE 6900 - Special Topics in Chemical Engineering



    Advanced study in a particular field of chemical engineering.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 1 - 5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHE 6910 - Chemical Engineering Graduate Internship



    Opportunity to gain professional experience while maintaining student status. Must complete internship as part of program of study to receive credit. Does not count towards required technical elective credits in the chemical engineering M.S. or Ph.D. program.

    Requisites: Graduate Status in Chemical Engineering and permission required.
    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 4.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: field experience/internship
    Eligible Grades: F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHE 6940 - Research in Chemical Engineering



    Research in chemical engineering

    Requisites: Permission required
    Credit Hours: 1 - 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 15.0 research
    Eligible Grades: F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHE 6950 - Thesis



    Masters thesis research.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 1 - 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 15.0 thesis/dissertation
    Eligible Grades: F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHE 7100 - Advanced Chemical Engineering Mathematics



    Advanced study in applied mathematics in chemical engineering. Restricted to small groups with extensive student participation required.

    Requisites: CHE 6100
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHE 7300 - Advanced Chemical Reaction Engineering



    Advanced study in chemical engineering reactor kinetics and design. Extensive student participation required.

    Requisites: CHE 6300
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHE 7420 - Advanced Corrosion



    Advanced study in corrosion. Restricted to small groups with extensive student participation required.

    Requisites: CHE 5420
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHE 7500 - Advanced Chemical Engineering Momentum Transfer



    An analysis of the flow of fluids and the transport of momentum and mechanical energy. The differential equations of fluid flow, potential flow, flow in porous media, flow in fixed and fluidized beds, laminar boundary layer theory, and non-Newtonian fluids.

    Requisites: CHE 6100 and 6400
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHE 7520 - Industrial Electrochemistry and Electrochemical Engineering



    This course will cover topics related to electrochemical engineering in industrial systems, including consideration of thermodynamics, kinetics and mass transport. Application to real-world industrial systems will be discussed. Means of evaluating electrochemical system performance (i.e., mathematical modeling) will be practiced.

    Requisites: CHE 6400
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHE 7600 - Advanced Chemical Engineering Mass Transfer



    Topics covered include theory of diffusion, interphase mass transfer theory, turbulent transport, mass transfer in porous media, mass transfer with chemical reaction, simultaneous mass and heat transfer, multicomponent microscopic balances.

    Requisites: CHE 6100 and 6400
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHE 7700 - Advanced Topics in Biomedical Engineering



    Advanced topics selected from the current literature, in the field of bioengineering, with a special emphasis on biomedical engineering and the use of engineering techniques and analysis to study biological systems.

    Requisites: CHE 6400
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHE 8900 - Special Topics in Chemical Engineering



    Ph.D.-level study in a particular field of chemical engineering.

    Requisites: Permission required
    Credit Hours: 1 - 5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHE 8940 - Research in Chemical Engineering



    Research in chemical engineering.

    Requisites: Permission required
    Credit Hours: 1 - 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 15.0 research
    Eligible Grades: F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHE 8950 - Dissertation



    PhD. dissertation research.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 1 - 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 15.0 thesis/dissertation
    Eligible Grades: F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 5100 - Chemistry Teaching Assistant Training



    Teaching assistant training for new graduate students.

    Requisites: CHEM or BIOCHEM graduate student
    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 5200 - Chemical Literature



    Instruction in use of chemical literature and application to scientific writing.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 5310 - Analytical Chemistry II: Chromatography and Spectroscopy



    Survey of chromatographic and spectroscopic methods of analysis. Topics include liquid-liquid extractions, partition chromatography, ion-exchange, gas chromatography, high pressure liquid chromatography, exclusion chromatography, electrophoresis, atomic absorption, atomic emission, molecular absorption and molecular absorption and molecular emission and X-ray methods of analysis.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 5310L - Analytical Chemistry II Lab



    Laboratory work to accompany 4310.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 6.0 laboratory
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 5510 - Physical Chemistry



    For premedicine, B.S.Ed., B.S.I.H., and A.B. Chemistry majors. Topics include thermodynamics, thermochemistry, equilibrium, solutions, and kinetics.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 5530 - Physical Chemistry I



    Calculus-based study of thermodynamics with applications to chemical equilibria, mixtures, and phase diagrams.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 5540 - Physical Chemistry II



    Continuation of 4530. Kinetics, Quantum theory with applications to simple systems which model the electronic structure of atoms and molecules.

    Requisites: CHEM 5530 or 553
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 5600 - Spectroscopic Methods in Organic Chemistry



    Modern spectroscopic methods as employed in organic chemical research: NMR, IR, mass spectrometry, and UV.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 5760 - Modern Inorganic Chemistry



    Considers relationship between physical and chemical properties of inorganic substances and nature of bonding and structures involved.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 5800 - Advanced Organic Chemistry



    Structural theory, stereochemistry, reactive intermediates, and reaction mechanisms.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 5805 - Advanced Organic Synthesis: Reactions and Mechanisms



    This course will provide an overview of modern organic synthesis. This course is designed for the advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate student who desires a deeper understanding of organic synthesis as initially presented in the typical undergraduate organic course.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 5840 - Forensic Chemistry I: Arson, Explosives and DNA



    Survey topics, which are not included in CHEM 4870 or law enforcement technology (LET) courses, relevant to the modern crime lab. These topics will be focused on arson and explosives analysis and DNA analysis. The DNA section will survey the techniques and instrumentation used in the identification, extraction, and analysis of DNA obtained from forensic evidence with an emphasis on electrophoretic methods of analysis. Topics include the identification and extraction of blood stains, DNA analysis by restriction fragment length polymorphisms, PCR amplified length and sequence polymorphisms, STR systems, Amelogenin markers, Y-chromosome markers and mitochondrial DNA sequencing. Electrophoretic techniques and statistical interpretation of data will also be covered. Other topics may also be included.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 5840L - Forensic Chemistry I lab: Arson, Explosives and DNA



    Laboratory to accompany CHEM 4840.

    Requisites: Graduate Status
    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 6.0 laboratory
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 5850 - Introduction to Toxicology



    Introduction to chemical, clinical, environmental, and forensic aspects of toxicology, types of poisions, how poisons act, treatment of acute poisoning, and control of poisonous materials.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 5860 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry



    Fundamental principles of instrumental analysis. Atomic and molecular spectroscopy, NMR, separation techniques, mass spectrometry, hyphenated techniques, and specialized techniques like surface characterization techniques, circular dichroism, etc.

    Requisites: Graduate Status
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 5870 - Forensic Chemistry II: Procedures, Drugs and Trace Analysis



    Surveys chemical problems most frequently encountered in crime labs and their currently acceptable solutions, as well as special techniques not covered in other analytical chemistry courses.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 5870L - Forensic Chemistry II Lab



    Laboratory work to accompany 4870.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 6.0 laboratory
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 5890 - Basic Biochemistry



    Survey course, including introduction to biochemical concepts and techniques, metabolic pathways, and information storage and transmission, with emphasis on directions of current biochemical research.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 5900 - Special Topics in Chemistry



    Specific course content will vary with offering.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 1 - 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 5901 - Biochemistry I



    Macromolecular structure of biomolecules. Bioenergetics, metabolism, and metabolic control systems. Physical chemistry recommended. Complex integrated biochemical systems.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 5902 - Biochemistry II



    Macromolecular structure of biomolecules. Bioenergetics, metabolism, and metabolic control systems. Physical chemistry recommended. Complex integrated biochemical systems.

    Requisites: CHEM 5901
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 6900 - Special Topics in Chemistry



    Specific course content will vary with offering.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 1 - 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 6950 - Research and Thesis



    Research and thesis as recommended by department.

    Requisites: Graduate Status
    Credit Hours: 1 - 12
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 48.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: thesis/dissertation
    Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 7010 - Advanced Organic Chemistry I



    Organic methodology and syntheses.

    Requisites: CHEM 5800 or concurrent
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 7020 - Advanced Organic Chemistry II



    A continuation of Chem 7010 with an emphasis on the synthesis of natural products.

    Requisites: CHEM 7010 or concurrent
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 7030 - Physical Organic Chemistry



    Application of modern concepts to structure and reactivity in organic reactions of various mechanistic classes.

    Requisites: CHEM 7020 or concurrent
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 7040 - Modern Heterocyclic Chemistry



    Theoretical and synthetic aspects of heterocyclic chemistry.

    Requisites: CHEM 7020 or concurrent
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 7050 - Organometallic Chemistry



    Structure and reactivity of organometallic compounds.

    Requisites: CHEM 5760 and 5800
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 7060 - Natural Products Chemistry



    Terpenes, steroids, alkaloids, and other natural products.

    Requisites: CHEM 7020
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 7110 - Protein Chemistry



    Examination of seminal discoveries in the fields of protein and carbohydrate chemistry. Includes detailed study of the work of Nobelists like Fred Sanger, Gunter Blobel, and others.

    Requisites: CHEM 5901
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 7150 - Advanced Special Topics in Biochemistry



    Seminar contents varies.

    Requisites: CHEM 5890 or (5900 or 590)
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 16.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 7160 - Enzymology



    A study of the subjects and techniques relevant to the structure and function of enzymes. Topics include enzyme kinetics, purification, characterization, and active site chemistry. Current research directions such as the construction of catalytic RNA molecules (ribozymes) and catalytic antibodies are emphasized, along with the recent role molecular biology techniques have played in the enzymology field.

    Requisites: CHEM 5890 or 5901
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 7170 - Chemical Biology



    A study of the concepts and methods of applying chemical tools to study problems in cell and molecular biology. Specific topics include chemical genetics, directed evolution, diversity oriented synthesis, microarray-based protein profiling, photoaffinity labeling, and native chemical ligation. Emphasis is placed on current research objectives in chemical biology such as modulating biomolecular interactions using chemical tools, developing bioorthogonal fluorescent reporters, and applications of small molecules in developmental biology.

    Requisites: CHEM 5902
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 7260 - Electroanalytical Chemistry



    Fundamentals and applications of potentiometry, conductometry, coulometry, voltammetry, amperometry, cyclic voltammetry, chronocoulometry, and spectroelectrochemistry.

    Requisites: CHEM 5860
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 7270 - Spectrochemical Analysis



    Modern instrumental methods of molecular spectroscopy including Raman, FT-IR and NMR, circular dichroism, and mass spectrometry; recent methods of atomic spectroscopy including plasma sources and X-ray methods of analysis.

    Requisites: CHEM 5310 or 5860
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 7280 - Theory and Principles of Analytical Separation



    Topics include liquid-liquid extractions, partition chromatography, ion exchange, gas chromatography, high pressure liquid chromatography, exclusion chromatography, and electrophoresis.

    Requisites: CHEM 5310 or 5860
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 7290 - Introduction to Chemometrics



    Topics include multivariate calibration, experimental design and optimization, pattern recognition, signal processing, and multivariate curve resolution.

    Requisites: CHEM 5860
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 7300 - Special Topics in Analytical Chemistry



    Selected topics in Analytical Chemistry. Topics vary depending on faculty expertise, but recent offerings have included mass spectrometry and bioanalytical techniques.

    Requisites: CHEM 5860
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 16.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 7530 - Chemical Applications of Group Theory



    Develops foundations for application of elementary group theory to organize or simplify problems in quantum chemistry. Applications include molecular orbitals, molecular vibrations, and ligand field environments.

    Requisites: CHEM 5760
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 7570 - Chemical Kinetics



    Experimental methods of obtaining reaction rates, interpretation of rate data, and relationships between mechanism of reactions and rate equations of reactions.

    Requisites: CHEM 5510
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 7580 - Solid State Chemistry



    Develops foundation of basic surface science concepts and techniques. These concepts include structure of clean and adsorbate covered surfaces, chemical bonding of adsorbates, energy transfer mechanisms on surfaces, and catalyzed surface reactions.

    Requisites: CHEM 5510
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 7610 - Molecular Structure I



    Theoretical principles of rotational, vibrational, and electronic spectra of diatomic and polyatomic molecules.

    Requisites: CHEM 5510
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 7750 - Theoretical Inorganic Chemistry



    Theoretical principles underlying physical and chemical behavior of inorganic substances.

    Requisites: CHEM 5760
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 7760 - Chemistry of the Representative Elements



    Descriptive chemistry of main group elements.

    Requisites: CHEM 5760
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 7770 - Chemistry of Transition Elements



    Descriptive chemistry of transition elements and their coordination compounds.

    Requisites: CHEM 7750
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 7780 - Chemistry of Heavy Elements



    Descriptive chemistry of lanthanides, actinides, and selected heavy metals.

    Requisites: CHEM 7750
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 7900 - Special Topics in Inorganic Chemistry



    Lectures in this seminar varies.

    Requisites: CHEM 5760
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 16.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 7901 - Special Topics in Organic Chemistry



    Selected topics of current interest.

    Requisites: CHEM 5800
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 16.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 7950 - Special Topics in Physical Chemistry



    Lectures in this seminar varies.

    Requisites: CHEM 5510
    Credit Hours: 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 16.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 8900 - Special Topics in Chemistry



    Specific course content will vary with offering.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 1 - 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 8950 - Doctoral Research and Dissertation



    Research and dissertation as recommended by department.

    Requisites: Graduate Status
    Credit Hours: 1 - 12
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 120.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: thesis/dissertation
    Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 8960 - Inorganic Chemistry Seminar



    Required of inorganic chemistry majors. Selected topics from current literature presented by participating students and staff.

    Requisites: Graduate Status
    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 20.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 seminar
    Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 8970 - Organic Chemistry Seminar



    Required of organic and biological chemistry majors. Selected topics from current literature presented by participating students and staff.

    Requisites: Graduate Status
    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 20.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 seminar
    Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 8980 - Physical Chemistry Seminar



    Required of physical chemistry majors. Selected topics from current literature presented by participating students and staff.

    Requisites: Graduate Status
    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 20.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 seminar
    Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHEM 8990 - Analytical Chemistry Seminar



    Required of analytical chemistry majors. Selected topics from current literature presented by participating students and staff.

    Requisites: Graduate Status
    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 20.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 seminar
    Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHIN 5100 - Chinese Language and Culture: Preparing for Summer Study in China



    Designed to prepare students for participation in the OU summer study abroad program and the direct enrollment program in Beijing, China, both at the Beijing Language and Culture University.

    Requisites: CHIN 5120
    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHIN 5110 - Elementary Chinese I



    Study of spoken and written Mandarin.

    Requisites:
    Credit Hours: 1 - 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHIN 5120 - Elementary Chinese II



    Study of spoken and written Mandarin.

    Requisites: CHIN 5110
    Credit Hours: 1 - 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHIN 5210 - Intermediate Chinese I



    First course of two-semester intermediate-level sequence.

    Requisites: CHIN 5120
    Credit Hours: 1 - 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHIN 5220 - Intermediate Chinese II



    Second course of two-senster intermediate-level sequence.

    Requisites: CHIN 5210
    Credit Hours: 1 - 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHIN 5310 - Advanced Chinese I



    First course of an advanced two-course third-year sequence.

    Requisites: CHIN 5220
    Credit Hours: 1 - 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  
  • CHIN 5320 - Advanced Chinese II



    Second course of an advanced two-course third-year sequence.

    Requisites: CHIN 5310
    Credit Hours: 1 - 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
 

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