Exploration of methods and skills involved in scientific technical presentation of chemistry and chemically-related technical materials. Prerequisites: Admission to a graduate program in Chemistry.

Exploration of methods and skills involved in the writing of refereed scientific papers, grant proposals, theses and dissertations. Prerequisites: Admission to a graduate program in Chemistry.

Special topics in analytical chemistry not included in the regular courses in the chemistry graduate program. Course may be taken for credit more than once; total credit not to exceed nine hours. Prerequisites: CHM 511.

Theory and implementation of multiple-pulse and multidimensional techniques in NMR spectroscopy. Designed to support graduate coursework and research in Chemistry and Materials Science. Prerequisites: Admission to a graduate degree program in chemistry or related field.

A non-credit course intended for students who have completed all program credits but still need to use university resources to complete their degree requirements. Prerequisites: Permission of chemistry graduate advisor or department chairperson.

Advanced study of enzymatic mechanisms that regulate biological processes including cell division, signaling, and immunity. Prerequisites: CHM 521 or 425.

Special topics in biochemistry not included in the regular courses in the chemistry graduate program. Course may be taken for credit more than once; total credit not to exceed 9 hours. Prerequisites: CHM 522 or 621; or admission into the Chemistry MS program, Biology MS program, the Biochemistry, Cellular, and Molecular Biology MS program, or the Biochemistry, Cellular, and Molecular Biology Ph.D. program.

This course will survey the structure, bonding, reactivity, and characterization of inorganic and organometallic compounds, and discusses solid-state characterization techniques and compound applications. Prerequisites: CHM 531.

Special topics in inorganic chemistry not included in the regular courses in the chemistry graduate program. Course may be taken for credit more than once; total credit not to exceed nine hours. Prerequisites: CHM 531.

A variety of specialized topics presented by experts. May be repeated as offered to a maximum of 9 hours. Prerequisites: CHM 541.

Mechanisms of diverse organic reactions based on reactivity of compounds, emphasizing the study of mechanisms including kinetics, free energy relationships, bonding, and stereochemistry. Prerequisites: CHM 541.

A general survey of advanced organic reactions and syntheses; examples from the research literature are emphasized. Prerequisites: CHM 541.

A variety of specialized topics presented by experts. May be repeated as offered to maximum of nine hours. Prerequisites: CHM 352 or 353 or 355.

Application of physical theories using a quantum mechanical approach and computational techniques for understanding of properties of atoms, molecules, and molecular systems. Prerequisites: CHM 352 or 353; MTH 233; or graduate standing.

Advanced methods for polymer synthesis; examples from the research literature are emphasized. Prerequisites: CHM 561 or SAM 710.

Special topics in polymer chemistry not included in the regular courses in the chemistry graduate program. Course may be taken for credit more than once; total credit not to exceed nine hours. Prerequisites: CHM 561.

A description of polymer additives, including structure, function, and effectiveness with different polymer systems; examples from the research literature are emphasized. Prerequisite: CHM 561 or SAM 710.

A description of polymer systems, including solution properties, rheology, degradation, and processing; examples from the research literature are emphasized. Prerequisites: CHM 561 or SAM 710.

Capstone course for the MS in Chemistry, Plan B option. Students will synthesize and apply knowledge obtained from graduate courses to write a comprehensive report. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: Permission of the Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.