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CHM 505 Teaching Chemistry and Physics in the Secondary School

This course exposes pre-service secondary chemistry and physics teachers to theory and practice of teaching in secondary schools, design of instructional units, and safety practices. Must be completed prior to student teaching. Identical to PHY 505. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: CHM 132; PHY 131 or PHY 146; admission into the Teacher Education Program; signed major or minor in chemistry or physics (secondary education); Junior or Senior standing. Graduate students must be enrolled in a teaching master’s program.

Credits
3(3-0)

Cross Listed Courses

PHY 505

CHM 507 Field Experience in Teaching Chemistry/Physics

Supervised experience in high school chemistry and/or physics classes. Identical to PHY 507. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: admission into the Teacher Education Program; Junior or Senior standing. Graduate students must be enrolled in a teaching master’s program. Pre/Co-requisite: CHM 505 or PHY 505.

Credits
1(Spec)

Prerequisites

Admission into the Teacher Education Program; Junior or Senior standingGraduate students must be enrolled in a teaching master’s program.

Corequisites

None.

Cross Listed Courses

PHY 507

CHM 511 Advanced Analytical Chemistry

Qualitative and quantitative analysis using analytical sampling, method development, separation, instrumentation, and statistics to solve chemical problems and communicate the results. Prerequisite: CHM 211; or graduate standing. Recommended: CHM 352 or 353 or 355.

Credits
4(1-6)

Prerequisites

CHM 211; or graduate standing.

Corequisites

None.

CHM 514 Environmental Chemistry

This course applies analytical chemistry to understand the fate of chemicals in the environment and green chemistry processes. Prerequisites: CHM 211; CHM 343 or 346. Pre/Co-requisites: CHM 351 or 353 or 355.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

CHM 211; CHM 343 or CHM 346.

Corequisites

None.

CHM 515 Environmental Chemistry of the Great Lakes

This hands-on field and laboratory course applies analytical chemistry to analyze air, water, and soil samples collected from Michigan freshwater ecosystems. Prerequisites: CHM 211, CHM 514 or ENS 323 or BIO 213; or graduate standing.

Credits
2(1-3)

Prerequisites

CHM 211; CHM 514 or ENS 223 or BIO 213; or graduate standing.

Corequisites

None.

CHM 520 Introductory Biochemistry

Structure, function, and metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Prerequisite: CHM 346 or 343 or admission to Chemistry MS or BCMB program.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

CHM 346 or CHM 343 or admission to Chemistry MS or BCMB program.

Corequisites

None.

CHM 521 Biochemistry I

Structure and function of nucleic acids, proteins, lipids and membranes, and carbohydrates; enzyme kinetics and catalysis; glucose metabolism. Prerequisites: CHM 346 or 347 or 348.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

CHM 346 or CHM 347 or CHM 348.

Corequisites

None.

CHM 522 Biochemistry II

Continuation of CHM 521. Metabolism of fatty acids, amino acids, and nucleotides. Biochemical mechanisms of DNA replication, transcription, translation, gene regulation, and cell signaling. Prerequisite: CHM 521.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

CHM 521.

Corequisites

None.

CHM 527 Biochemistry Laboratory

Isolation, characterization, and analysis of proteins and other biomolecules using chromatographic, electrophoretic, spectroscopic, and advanced analytical techniques. Prerequisites: CHM 211, CHM 349; or graduate standing. Pre-/Co-requisites: CHM 520 or CHM 521 or graduate standing.

Credits
2(1-3)

Prerequisites

CHM 211, CHM 349; or graduate standing.

Corequisites

None.

CHM 528 Bioanalytical Techniques Laboratory

Practical and theoretical aspects associated with the laboratory analysis of macromolecules (proteins and nanomolecules). Prerequisites: CHM 211 or graduate standing. Pre/Co-requisites: CHM 520 or 521.

Credits
2(1-3)

Prerequisites

CHM 211 or graduate standing.

Corequisites

None.

CHM 531 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

Molecular structure and symmetry, acid-base and oxidation-reduction chemistry, reactivity of inorganic compounds from a thermodynamical basis, catalysis, solid state and organometallic compounds. Prerequisites: CHM 331 or graduate standing. Recommended: CHM 352 or 353.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

CHM 331 or graduate standing.

Corequisites

None.

CHM 541 Advanced Organic Chemistry: Mechanisms

Mechanisms of organic reactions, emphasizing methods by which these are determined including kinetics, principles of bonding and stereochemistry in depth. Prerequisites: CHM 345 and CHM 346; or graduate standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

CHM 345 and CHM 346; or graduate standing.

Corequisites

None.

CHM 542 Structure Determination Using Spectroscopic and Related Methods

Utilization of spectroscopic and related methods (UV, IR, MS, 1D and 2D NMR, other) for the determination of molecular structure. Prerequisite: CHM 343 or 345 or graduate standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

CHM 343 or CHM 345 or graduate standing.

Corequisites

None.

CHM 547 Advanced Synthesis Laboratory

Advanced synthesis, separation, and structure determination of organic and inorganic compounds. Prerequisite: CHM 349, 331.

Credits
2(1-3)

Prerequisites

CHM 349, CHM 331

Corequisites

None.

CHM 551 Materials Chemistry

This course will provide a detailed survey of polymeric and inorganic materials, including synthesis, properties, characterization techniques, and structure-property relationships. Students cannot receive credit for both SAM 700 and CHM 551. Prerequisite: CHM 331 and CHM 346 or graduate status. Recommended: CHM 356.

Credits
3(3-0)

CHM 555 Advanced Physical Chemistry

Advanced development and application of physical theories using a statistical mechanics approach to understanding of molecular energetics and kinetics. Prerequisites: CHM 352 or 353 or 355; MTH 133; or graduate standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

CHM 352 or CHM 353 or CHM 355; MTH 133; or graduate standing

Corequisites

None.

CHM 556 Applied Quantum Chemistry

This course provides in-depth quantum theory and its applications to understanding the properties of atoms and molecules. Prerequisites: CHM 353 or graduate standing in Chemistry.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

CHM 353 or graduate standing in Chemistry

Corequisites

None.

CHM 560 Biomimetic Nanotechnology

Introduction to biomimetic nanotechnology. Biological molecules responsible for a human sense or movement are presented and their application in artificial systems is discussed. Prerequisites: CHM 343 or 346 or graduate standing in a CSE program.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

CHM 343 or CHM 346 or graduate standing in a CSE program

Corequisites

None.

CHM 561 Polymer Chemistry

An introductory course on polymer synthesis, polymer theory, and basic characterization techniques. Prerequisites: CHM 346 or 347 or 348; CHM 352 or 353.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

CHM 346 or CHM 347 or CHM 348; CHM 352 or CHM 354

Corequisites

None.

CHM 562 Industrial Chemistry

Treatment of the following three primary areas: 1) actual chemistry of industry, 2) the technology of industry, and 3) the industrial chemical environment. Prerequisite: CHM 346 or 347 or 348 or acceptance into the Chemistry MS program.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

CHM 346 or CHM 347 or CHM 348 or acceptance into the Chemistry MS program

Corequisites

None.

CHM 566 Introduction to Biomaterials

Introduction to biomaterials science, including materials properties, interactions between materials and living tissues, and materials and biological testing. Prerequisites: CHM 346 or 343 or graduate standing. Recommended: CHM 352 or 353 or 355; CHM 520 or 521; CHM 561; BIO 105QR.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

CHM 346 or CHM 343 or graduate standing

Corequisites

CHM 561

CHM 568 Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Interdisciplinary introduction to the science of drug formulation, delivery and efficacy. Prerequisite: CHM 346 or 343 or 342 or graduate standing. Recommended: CHM 520 or 521; CHM 355 or 353; BIO 392.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

CHM 346 or CHM 343 or CHM 342 or graduate standing

Corequisites

None.

CHM 571 Topics in Chemistry

Special topics in chemistry presented at an advanced undergraduate - beginning graduate level. Course may be taken for credit more than once; total credit not to exceed nine hours. Prerequisites: See Course Search and Registration.

Credits
1-9(Spec)

Prerequisites

See Course Search and Registration

Corequisites

None.

CHM 572 Selected Topics in Chemistry

Special topics in chemistry, presented in short course or workshop format. Course may be taken for credit more than once; total credit not to exceed nine hours. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: Senior level undergraduate or graduate standing in chemistry or biochemistry programs.

Credits
1-9(Spec)

Prerequisites

Senior level undergraduate or graduate standing in chemistry or biochemistry programs

Corequisites

None.

CHM 575 Internship in Chemistry or Biochemistry

A full-time or part-time work experience for one or more semesters dealing with aspects of Chemistry or Biochemistry. Prerequisites: Permission of department chairperson or major advisor; undergraduates must have 56 semester hours completed; a signed Chemistry or Biochemistry major. Graduate students must declare a graduate program.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

Prerequisites

Prerequisites: Permission of department chairperson or major advisor; undergraduates must have 56 semester hours completed; a signed Chemistry or Biochemistry major. Graduate students must declare a graduate program.

Corequisites

None.

CHM 583 Seminar in Chemistry

Presentation of technical material and training in the use of chemical literature. Prerequisites: 25 credit hours of chemistry courses or graduate standing.

Credits
1-2(Spec)

Prerequisites

25 credit hours of chemistry courses or graduate standing

Corequisites

None.

CHM 601 Chemistry Seminar Presentations

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.

Credits
2(2-0)

Prerequisites

Admission to a graduate program in Chemistry

Corequisites

None.

CHM 602 Scientific Writing 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.

Credits
1(1-0)

Prerequisites

Admission to a graduate program in Chemistry

Corequisites

None.

CHM 611 Advanced Topics in Analytical 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.

Credits
1-9(Spec)

Prerequisites

CHM 511

Corequisites

None.

CHM 619 Continuing Registration for Final Research Project

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.

Credits
1(1-0)

Prerequisites

Permission of chemistry graduate advisor or department chairperson

Corequisites

None.

CHM 621 Advanced Biochemistry

Advanced study of enzymatic mechanisms that regulate biological processes including cell division, signaling, and immunity. Prerequisites: CHM 521 or 520.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

CHM 521 or CHM 425

Corequisites

None.

CHM 624 Advanced Topics in Biochemistry

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.

Credits
1-9(Spec)

Prerequisites

CHM 522 or CHM 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

Corequisites

None.

CHM 631 Coordination Chemistry

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.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

CHM 531

Corequisites

None.

CHM 632 Advanced Topics in Inorganic Chemistry

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.

Credits
1-9(Spec)

Prerequisites

CHM 531

Corequisites

None.

CHM 641 Advanced Topics in Organic Chemistry

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

Credits
1-9(Spec)

Prerequisites

CHM 541

Corequisites

None.

CHM 644 Advanced Organic Chemistry: Reactions and Synthesis

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

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

CHM 541

Corequisites

None.

CHM 651 Advanced Topics in Physical Chemistry

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.

Credits
1-9(Spec)

Prerequisites

CHM 352 or CHM 353 or CHM 355

Corequisites

None.

CHM 655 Quantum and Computational Chemistry

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.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

CHM 352 or CHM 353; MTH 233; or graduate standing

Corequisites

None.

CHM 663 Polymer Synthesis

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

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

CHM 561 or SAM 710

Corequisites

None.

CHM 665 Advanced Topics in Polymer Chemistry

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.

Credits
1-9(Spec)

Prerequisites

CHM 561

Corequisites

None.

CHM 667 Polymer Additives

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.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

CHM 561 or SAM 710

Corequisites

None.

CHM 669 Polymer Processing

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.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

CHM 561 or SAM 710

Corequisites

None.

CHM 698 Plan B Project

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.

Credits
1-9(Spec)

Prerequisites

Permission of the Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Corequisites

None.

CHM 781 Chemistry Teaching Practicum

The design and delivery of instructional materials, presentations, and laboratory experiments. Emphasis placed on improving student subject matter capabilities in chemistry. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Science in Chemistry program; permission of the instructor.

Credits
2(Spec)

Prerequisites

Admission to the Master of Science in Chemistry program; permission of the instructor.

Corequisites

None.

CHM 791 Directed Research

Directed research supervised by a Chemistry and Biochemistry faculty member. May be repeated for a total of 6 credits. Prerequisites: Permission of Chemistry and Biochemistry Department Chair.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

Prerequisites

Permission of Chemistry and Biochemistry Department Chair

Corequisites

None.

CHM 793 Chemistry Teaching Internship

Teaching of undergraduate chemistry courses. Students carry out a teaching internship under the direction of a graduate faculty member. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Science in Chemistry program; permission of instructor.

Credits
1-9(Spec)

Prerequisites

Admission to the Master of Science in Chemistry program; permission of instructor

Corequisites

None.

CHM 794 Experimentation in the Teaching of Chemistry

The research and development of techniques in chemistry education. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching Chemistry Program; permission of the instructor.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

Prerequisites

Admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching Chemistry program; permission of instructor

Corequisites

None.

CHM 798 Thesis

A written thesis and an oral departmental seminar on the thesis research. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: Admission to a graduate program in chemistry; permission of the chemistry department chairperson.

Credits
1-9(Spec)

Prerequisites

Admission to a graduate program in chemistry; permission of the chemistry department chairperson.

Corequisites

None.