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List of Courses
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| BCHM345 - Experimental Biochemistry |
(1 credit hours) |
The aim of this course is to introduce basic biochemical laboratory techniques, with emphasis on protein biochemistry. The students will learn to use standard biochemistry lab instruments such as pH meters, spectrophotometers, pipettes, microplate readers. Standard protein purification and characterization techniques, enzyme activity assays, as well as immunoassays (ELISA) will also be taught.
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| BCHM362 - Biochemistry II |
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The aim of this course is to apply the basic knowledge gained in Biochemistry (CHEM 361) course to specific metabolic reactions and certain physiologically important biomolecules. The course covers bioenergetics, photosynthesis, regulation of carbohydrate metabolism, biosynthesis of glycoproteins, mechanisms of transport through membranes, immunoglobulins and immunity, blood clotting proteins, and biochemical communications.
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| BCHM471 - Protein Structure and Function |
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The aim of this course is to study three principal aspects of proteins - physical properties, interaction with other biomolecules, and biochemical function - with an emphasis on levels of protein structure, folding conformation, biosynthesis, ribosome assembly, targeting, protein degradation, protein/DNA interactions and gene expression, membrane proteins and receptors, signal transduction, muscle action proteins.
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| BCHM481 - Special Topics Biochemistry I |
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This course aims to cover selected topics dealing with the recent advances in the field of genomics (genes related issues) and proteomics (protein related issues). The course will also discuss the current knowledge on cellular signal transduction, and link it with the actions of hormones, clinical biochemistry, as well as some types of cancer. Special attention will be paid to nuclear hormone receptor and G-protein coupled receptor signaling pathways. Students will be required to read up on primary literature and make an oral presentation to the whole class on a chosen topic.
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| BCHM482 - Special Topics Biochemistry II |
(2 credit hours) |
This course aims to cover selected topics that are not discussed in other courses that of current importance such as effects of environmental pollutant on biochemical metabolism, drug and antibiotic metabolism, antibodies and immunochemistry, biotransformation and detoxification.
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| CHEM111 - General Chemistry I |
(3 credit hours) |
Matter and measurement. Atoms, molecules and ions. Chemical stoichiometry. Acids-Bases and oxidation-reduction reactions. Oxidation numbers and the balancing of equations. The electronic structure of atoms and the periodic table of elements. Periodic properties of the elements. Basic concepts of chemical bonding and molecular geometry. Gases. Intermolecular forces. Solubility and Concentration units.
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- ENGU1304 or ENGU1305 or BNCHFORMIN.SCOREOF5.0
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| CHEM112 - General Chemistry II |
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Thermochemistry. Chemical Thermodynamics. Reactions in aqueous solutions. Chemical equilibrium. Acids and bases. Ionic equilibria. Qualitative analysis. Rates of reactions.
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| CHEM115 - General Chemistry Lab |
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Introduction to the elementary laboratory techniques. It includes principles of chemical calculations, techniques of qualitative analysis with special emphasis on applications of chemical equilibria.
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- CHEM112 or CHEM1121
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| CHEM175 - Chemistry Lab I for Eng. |
(1 credit hours) |
Chemistry Lab 1 for Engineering is an introduction to elementary laboratory techniques. It includes the principles of chemistry calculations, techniques of quantitative and qualitative analysis with special emphasis on engineering applications.
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| CHEM181 - Chemistry in the Modern World |
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The role of chemistry in important issues of modern life is examined including the economic, social, health and ecological impact of chemistry. Chemical concepts are presented through examining various topics such as environment, ecology, nutrition and health.
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- ENGU1304 or ENGU1305 or BNCHFORMIN.SCOREOF5.0
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| CHEM211 - Prof. & Transferable Skills |
(1 credit hours) |
The aim of this course is to provide chemistry students with a wide range of generic, transferable skills, essential in and beyond the chemistry profession and to prepare students adequately for the Internship program and later professionally in the work-place. The course involves several different chemistry-specific components, including general study skills, communication skills both written and oral, critical-thinking exercises, group and project work, project management, time management and chemical information retrieval. Students are also given hands-on experience in tailored IT packages for chemistry, chemistry-specific computational programs, including chemical structure modeling etc. The module is delivered by Chemistry faculty through a combination of interactive active learning workshops, group work, presentations and hands-on sessions in the computer laboratory.
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| CHEM221 - Analytical Chemistry |
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This course deals primarily with non-instrumental techniques in quantitative chemical analysis. The topics covered include volumetric and gravimetric methods which based on solution equilibria such as acid-base, complexometric, redox and gravimetric reactions. The course also aims also to introduce students to the various types of errors in chemical analysis, kinetic methods of analysis and non-chromatographic separation methods. The associated laboratory experiments provide experience in applying these methods in chemical determinations.
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| CHEM231 - Inorganic Chemistry I |
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This course involves topics in basic inorganic chemistry which cover the structure and bonding in molecules, the chemistry of the oxoanions and oxoacids, solvents, solutions, acids and bases and the chemistry of selected main group elements and their associated compounds. The course covers the following areas explicitly: the structure of atoms, atomic orbitals in wave mechanics; periodic properties of the elements; structure and bonding in molecules: introduction, molecular orbital theory: homo and heteronuclear diatomics, polyatomics, multicentre MO, electron-deficient molecules, ?-donor and acceptor ligands; elements of symmetry, symmetry operations and point group symmetry determination; ionic solids: lattice and close-packing concepts, ionic radii, lattice energy calculations and correlation to properties solubility, hardness etc.; metallic substances: metallic bonding, band theory, conductivity, semiconductors, insulators, defects, preparation of new materials through doping, metallurgy; solvents, solutions, acids and bases; chemistry of the main-group elements.
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| CHEM241 - Organic Chemistry I |
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Introduction to organic chemistry. Nomenclature, isomerism, sources, methods of preparation, physical properties, reactions and mechanisms of: alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alicyclic hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, alcohols and ethers. Stereochemistry and optical activity. IR and UV-Vis spectroscopy.
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| CHEM242 - Organic Chemistry II |
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Nomenclature, methods of preparation. Physical properties. Reactions and mechanisms of the following organic compounds: aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters, amides, anhydrides and other acid derivatives and aromatic compounds. Introduction to carbohydrates, proteins and lipids. Introduction to NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry.
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| CHEM245 - Organic Chemistry Lab I |
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Characterization of some organic compounds using physical and spectroscopic techniques, study of the chemical properties of some aliphatic and aromatic compounds containing functional groups.
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| CHEM251 - Physical Chemistry I |
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The First law of thermodynamics. Thermo-chemistry, Second law of thermodynamics. Entropy and free energy. Third law of thermodynamics. Absolute zero. Chemical potential. Phase equilibria. Statistical thermodynamics.
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| CHEM2702 - General Chem. & Eng. Appl. II |
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This course provides the students with an understanding of solutions, quantitative equilibria in aqueous solutions and gases, oxidation-reduction and electrochemistry, introduction to chemical kinetics, qualitative analysis, chemistry of metals and nonmetals, water chemistry, chemistry of the atmosphere, and engineering applications of these subjects.
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| CHEM2703 - Organic Chem. & Eng. Appl. I |
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Types of bonding, hybridization of carbon. Naming, preparation in the laboratory and on an industrial scale, applications, chemical and physical properties of organic compounds: Aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, alcohols, thio alcohols, phenols, ethers, sulfides, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and derivatives, amines, polymers, structure/physical property relationships in organic chemistry.
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| CHEM2705 - Physical Chem & Eng. Appl. I |
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The first law of thermodynamics. Thermochemistry. Second law of thermo-dynamics. Entropy. Free energy. Third law of thermodynamics. Absolute zero. Phase equilibria. Solutions. Chemical Equilibria. Electrochemistry. Attention will be focused on the underlying engineering applications.
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| CHEM281 - Analytical Chem for Non-Majors |
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This course covers both classical and instrumental methods of chemical analysis. Titrimetric methods based on acid-base reactions, complex formation, precipitation, oxidation-reduction reactions are covered. Instrumental methods include spectrochemical, electrochemical and chromatographic techniques. The practical component includes experiments related to the above topics.
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| CHEM282 - Organic Chem. for Non-Majors |
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Introduction to structure. Nomenclature. Physical properties. Preparation, reactions of hydrocarbons and functional groups containing organic compounds. The laboratory component includes the purification, isolation, characterization and study of the properties of typical organic compounds.
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| CHEM283 - Biochemistry for Non-Majors |
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The chemical and physical properties of biological compounds. Theories of enzyme action and the factors affecting them. The practical component includes the isolation and study of biological properties of some biological compounds.
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| CHEM321 - Instrumental Analysis I |
(4 credit hours) |
This course aims primarily at developing the fundamental understanding of theory and applications of instrumental analytical techniques. The topics covered include spectrochemical, electrochemical and chromatographic techniques. The associated laboratory practical component provides extensive experience in applying these techniques to the chemical analysis of different samples.
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| CHEM331 - Inorganic Chemistry II |
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This course introduces the basic principles of coordination chemistry involving the following areas: introduction, chemical nomenclature, stereochemistry and isomerism of coordination compounds; theories of bonding in coordination compounds; the Jahn-Teller Effect; magnetic properties of transition metal complexes; electronic spectroscopy, term symbols and the spectrochemical series; thermodynamic aspects: formation constants, hydration enthalpies, ligand field stabilization energies, chelate effects; tautomerism, stereochemical nonrigidity and fluxionality; synthesis and types of reactions of complexes; lanthanides and actinides; mechanisms of inorganic reactions.
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| CHEM337 - Practical Inorganic Chemistry |
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This practical course covers the preparation and identification of a variety of main group and transition metallic compounds. The experiments include important inorganic synthetic techniques and methods of spectroscopic characterization.
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| CHEM345 - Organic Chemistry Lab II |
(1 credit hours) |
This experimental course covers multiple step syntheses of selected organic compounds and the characterization of their functional groups by spectroscopic analysis.
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| CHEM351 - Physical Chemistry II |
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This course covers the remaining two parts of physical chemistry, namely kinetics and quantum mechanics. It treats rate of chemical reactions, dynamics, mechanisms and rate laws, collision theory, and transition state theory. It further covers fundamental principles of quantum theory, such as Schrodinger equation, wave function, quantum mechanical operators, quantum mechanics of a particle-in-a-box model.
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| CHEM355 - Physical Chemistry Lab I |
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The main objective of this course is to provide students with the necessary training on the use of modern techniques and instrumentation in thermodynamics, electrochemistry, kinetics and surface chemistry.
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| CHEM356 - Physical Chemistry Lab II |
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This course involves experimental and computational techniques in physical chemistry. The course contents include: infrared and visible-ultraviolet spectroscopic experiments for chemical analysis, identification of molecular structure, determination of molecular geometry, and chemical kinetics; molecular modeling and simulations; computational chemistry, which includes quantum mechanical and semi-empirical methods.
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| CHEM361 - Biochemistry |
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Structure and chemical behavior of biochemical compounds, levels of protein structure, steady state enzyme kinetics and activities, fatty acid metabolism and lipoproteins utilization, phospholipids and membrane assembly, nucleotides and nucleic acids, amino acid metabolism, carbohydrate metabolism and intermediary regulation, bioenergetics and oxidative phosphorylation. The experimental component provides students with a range of techniques and methodology including sequential configuration, chromatography and electrophoresis for the isolation, separation and characterization of biomolecules; protein determination and enzyme activity assays.
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| CHEM3706 - Physical Chem. & Eng Appl. II |
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Rates and orders of chemical reactions. Collision theory and Transition state theory. Physical properties of solid surfaces. Catalysis. Adsorption. Colloidal state and properties of colloids. Attention will be focused on the underlying engineering applications
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| CHEM3707 - Instru. Anal. for Chemical Eng |
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The course deals with the fundamental concepts and applications of instrumental techniques in chemical analysis. The course covers some spectroscopic, electroanalytical, thermal, mass spectrometric and chromatographic methods of analysis.
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| CHEM417 - Advanced Laboratory Techniques |
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This course involves students getting some exposure to selected advanced chemical laboratory techniques across all domains of chemistry, involving a problem-based learning approach.
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| CHEM418 - Research Project |
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In this course, a student carries out a short research project under the academic supervision of a faculty member in the Department. The aim of the course is to provide students with an opportunity after a successful review of the chemical literature to apply their chemical knowledge and skills to an area of research without the restrictions of a planned practical. The student is expected to devote a set number of hours per week to research as discussed with his or her academic supervisor. At the end of the project, the student must submit a report on his/her research results, present a poster and give a short oral presentation based on the work.
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| CHEM419 - Internship |
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The student spends 8 weeks of training in an approved training site.
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| CHEM421 - Instrumental Analysis II |
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This theoretical course aims to introduce students to the general principles, basic instrumental aspects, and analytical applications of mass spectrometry, infra red spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, atomic X-ray and hyphenated techniques.
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| CHEM433 - Inorganic Chemistry III |
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This course covers the descriptive chemistry of main-group and transition metal elements and compounds synthesis, structures, properties, acid-base character, reactivities etc.. The course will cover selected main-group chemistry from the Periodic Table of Elements and selected elements and their associated complexes from the first-row transition metal d-block elements.
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| CHEM445 - Spectro. Id. of Chem Compounds |
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This practical course is designed to equip the student with basic strategies and techniques for the elucidation of molecular structure. It takes the students through a number of modern spectroscopic techniques mass spectrometry and infrared spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance and ultraviolet/visible spectroscopy for the identification and quantification of chemical compounds. The emphasis is on practical applications. The course teaches the student what specific information can be obtained by each technique, proper sample preparation, proper instrumental use and interpretation of spectra. On successful completion of this course, the student will be able to select the most suitable spectroscopic methods to logically deduce the structures of unknown molecules.
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| CHEM451 - Physical Chemistry III |
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This course is a continuation of CHEM 351. It introduces quantum mechanical treatment of the harmonic oscillator and the rigid rotor models, quantum angular momentum, the hydrogen atom, multi-electron atoms, chemical bonding, and molecular orbital theory.
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| CHEM452 - Electrochemistry |
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The course is intended to cover the principles of electrochemistry and its applications; topics such as ionic interaction, conducting properties of electrolytes, interfacial phenomena and double layer, thermodynamics and kinetics of electrochemical reactions and electrode processes and applications will be studied.
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| CHEM521 - Instrumental Analysis for Env. |
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Application of modern instrumental methods to quantitative analysis. Calibration, data handling, and evaluation. Spectroscopic methods. Electro-analytical methods. Separation and chromatographic methods.
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| CHEM522 - Analytical Spectroscopy |
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Advanced treatment of spectroscopic techniques and instrumentation. Atomic and molecular absorption, emission, and scattering processes and their application to quantitative chemical analysis are outlined.
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| CHEM523 - Separation&ChromatographicTech |
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Theoretical and practical aspects of gas and high performance liquid chromatographic methods; supercritical fluid chromatography and capillary electrophoresis. Related instrumentation and selected applications are discussed.
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| CHEM524 - Electroanalytical Techniques |
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Review of the relevant thermodynamic, kinetic, and electronic principles of electrochemical techniques used for analysis and for the characterization of inorganic and organic systems.
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| CHEM525 - Mass Spectrometry |
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Mass spectrometry, including instrumentation, ionization techniques, and interpretation of mass spectra. Selected applications are discussed.
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| CHEM526 - Chemical Instrumentation |
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Electronics as applied to chemical instrumentation; design and construction of instruments used in chemical research, analysis, recording, and control
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| CHEM531 - Advanced Organic Synthesis |
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The course is an intensive integrated course of study to introduce students to advanced concepts, reactions, and techniques in contemporary organic chemistry. Focus on multi-step synthesis of diverse target molecules.
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| CHEM532 - Adv.Techniq.of Synth.&Analysis |
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Modern synthetic chemistry. Experiments illustrating the multistep syntheses of natural products, coordination complexes, and organometallic complexes is included. Methodology will include advanced techniques of synthesis and instrumental characterization. Laboratory Course.
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| CHEM533 - Organic Reaction Mechanisms |
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A mechanistic view of free-radical reactions, polar reactions, dipolar reactions, pericyclic reactions, frontier molecular orbital theory.
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| CHEM534 - Catalysis in Organic Chem |
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The course deals with basic catalysis, metal-mediated reactions, enzyme catalysis and organocatalysis. Applications of transition metal organometallic compounds in catalysis and organic synthesis will also be discussed.
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| CHEM535 - Polymer Chemistry |
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An introduction to the chemistry of polymers, including synthetic methods, mechanisms and kinetics of macromolecule formation, and polymer characterization techniques.
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| CHEM541 - Advanced Biochemistry I |
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Chemical composition of living matter and the chemistry of life processes. Characterization of amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates and lipids; enzymology and co-enzymes; metabolism of carbohydrates; biological oxidations. Metabolism of lipids, amino acids, and nucleotides; membrane biochemistry; biosynthesis of DNA, RNA, and proteins; gene regulation.
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| CHEM543 - Advanced Metabolism |
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Amino acid, nucleotide, carbohydrate and lipid metabolism with focus on regulation; allosteric regulation and its relevance to enzyme mechanism and metabolic function; and/or genetic regulation of an enzyme or group of enzymes in a related pathway.
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| CHEM551 - Advanced Inorganic Chem.1 |
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| CHEM561 - Advanced Physical Chemistry I |
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Advanced course in physical chemistry focusing on one of the following topics: Chemical Thermodynamics, Statistical Thermodynamics, Molecular Spectroscopy, Chemical Dynamics, Quantum Chemistry, Materials Surface Characterization
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| CHEM598 - Selected Topics |
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Selected reading and in-depth discussions of current and emerging issues in the field. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 3 credit hours.
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| CHEM599 - Independent Study |
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Topics to be assigned and approved by Advisory Committee and the Program Committee. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 3 credit hours.
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| CHEM607 - Fundamentals of Polymeric Mat. |
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Chemistry of monomers, oligomers and polymers. Polymerization mechanisms, processes synthesis and polymerization kinetics; structure of glassy, crystalline, and rubbery polymers. Emulsion, suspension , bulk and solution polymerizations. Structure of amorphous and crystalline polymeric materials Techniques for polymer characterization and analysis.
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| CHEM610 - Synthesis Of Polymers |
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SE/Pl: Synthisis of Polymers Addition and condesation polymerization. Mechanism and kine- tic concepts. Copolymerization. REactivity ratios. The copo- lymer equation. Tacticity. The Q-e scheme. Molcular weight and molecular-weight distribution. Emulsion and suspension polymerization. Coordination polymerization. Other techniq- ues for initiation, such as high-energy radiation and charge transfer.
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| CHEM611 - Surface & Corrosion Science |
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Solid Surfaces. Surface statistical thermodynamics and kine- tics. Quantum theory of surfaces. Interaction of surfaces with gases. Solid-liquid interface. Solid-solid adsorption, chemisorption and physical adsorption, Heterogeneous cataly- sis. Thin film deposition. Theories of corrosion, kinetics, and transprot processes. Types of corrosion, passivation, and corrosion prevention. Effect of mechanical stress on corrosion. Examination of various topics in areas of electr- omechanical and corrosion science. Corrosion testing.
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| CHEM620 - Corrosion and Wear of Mat. |
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Theory and mechanisms of corrosion, thermodynamics, kinetics of corrosion. Passivity; Pourbaix diagrams; corrosion rate testing and measurements; forms of corrosion; effects of alloy and environmental variables, corrosion testing. Wear mechanisms. Fretting; surface roughness, wear testing. Coatings for corrosion and wear protection. Effect of mechanical stress on corrosion, examination of various topics in the area of electromechanical and corrosion science.
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| CHEM621 - Spectro. methods of structure |
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Elucidation of molecular structure utilizing IR, UV, and NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and other methods
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| CHEM622 - Surface Analysis |
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Surface analysis methods used to characterize chemical properties and phenomena at surfaces: structure, composition, adsorption, kinetics, reactions, catalysis, and growth. Photoelectron and x-ray absorption spectroscopies, thermal desorption, ion scattering, and scanning probe methods (AFM, STM, etc.).
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| CHEM623 - Chemometrics |
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Mathematical and statistical methods to design or select optimal procedures and experiments, and to provide maximum chemical information by analyzing chemical data.
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| CHEM629 - Sele.Topics in Analytical Chem |
(3 credit hours) |
This course covers one or more of the following topics: environmental analysis, thermal methods, immunochemical methods, radiochemical methods, chemical sensors and biosensors, and nucleic acid analysis, forensic analysis, selected topics in modern analytical chemistry research.
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| CHEM630 - Polymerization Engineering |
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Properties and synthetic routes of important industrial polymers (LDPE, HDPE, LLDE, etc.). Economic and chemical development and feeds tocks. Rubber elasticity, polymer, morphology and molecular orientation. Glass transition temperature. Liquid crystalline polymers. Blend and alloys. High-temperature polymers; Thermal stability, degradation mechanism. Viscoelastic behavior of elastomers and plastics. Reaction injection molding and resin transfer molding.
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| CHEM631 - Organometallic Chemistry |
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Chemistry of main-group organometallic compounds: preparation, structures, bonding. Chemistry of transition metal organometallic compounds: structures, bonding, and reactivity Applications of transition metal organometallic compounds in catalysis, organic synthesis and polymer science.
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| CHEM632 - Bioorga.Chem Nucleic Ac&Carbo |
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This course will introduce students to new developments in chemistry and biology, with emphasis on synthetic and functional aspects of nucleic acids, carbohydrates and proteins, and their applications.
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| CHEM633 - Natural Product Chemistry |
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Chemical and biochemical survey of secondary metabolic pathways leading to biologically active natural products.
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| CHEM635 - Supramolecular Chemistry |
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Synthesis, characterization, physical, chemical properties and uses of dendrimers, Langmuir-Blodget films. Natural and synthetic receptors
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| CHEM636 - Seminar |
(1 credit hours) |
Analysis of current and prospective issues in specified subject areas related to the students field of research interest. The students will present results and finding from their research or will present a review articles or recent journal publications of related topics, and also the exploration of unsolved scientific problems and opportunities in the field, especially which related the country and to the gulf region.
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| CHEM639 - Selected Topics in Org Chem |
(3 credit hours) |
A study of research trends and progress in selected areas of research in modern organic chemistry. Specific topics selected by instructor.
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| CHEM641 - Advanced Biochemistry (II) |
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Chemical composition of living matter and the chemistry of life processes. Characterization of amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates and lipids; enzymology and co-enzymes; metabolism of carbohydrates; biological oxidations. Metabolism of lipids, amino acids, and nucleotides; membrane biochemistry; biosynthesis of DNA, RNA, and proteins; gene regulation.
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| CHEM649 - Select.Topic in Inor.Chemistry |
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A study of research trends and progress in selected areas of research in modern inorganic chemistry. Specific topics selected by instructor.
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| CHEM651 - Advanced Inorganic Chem II |
(3 credit hours) |
Advanced course in inorganic chemistry focusing on one of the following topics: Chemical Applications of Group Theory, Chemistry of f-block elements, Identification and Characterization of Inorganic Compounds, Nanoscale Materials.
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| CHEM661 - Advanced Physical Chemistry II |
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Advanced course in physical chemistry focusing on one of the following topics: Chemical Bonding and Spectra, Nuclear and Radiation Chemistry, Heterogeneous Catalysis and Colloid Chemistry.
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| CHEM671 - Occupational Health |
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Industrial hygiene control methods for workers? exposure to: air contaminants, hazardous noise. Toxicology of organic and inorganic compounds. Radiation safety. Air sampling and analysis. Control of industrial wastes and microbiological contaminants. Principles of industrial ventilation. Prevention of occupational diseases.
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| CHEM673 - Petroleum&Petrochem. Pollution |
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Manufacturing processes and refinery. Separation processes. Polymerization and alkylation processes. Oil products and coke. Pollution problems and control. Safe storage. Transport and handing.
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| CHEM674 - Biochem Of Toxins&Pollutants |
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Presentation of contemporary concepts on the biochemistry of toxins and pollutants. Destructive action of toxins on biological cycles of living species. Biochemical mode of action of insecticides.
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| CHEM675 - Environmental Chemistry |
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Application of chemical principles and techniques to specific environmental problems and chemical interrelationship among these problems. Air and water pollution. Organic and inorganic pollutants. Tools of removal and recovery of pollutants. New methods of environmental detection and sampling.
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| CHEM677 - Corrosion Sci. For Environs |
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Theory and practice of the relevant corrosion processes to specific environmental problems. Corrosion in reinforced concrete, pipelines, power plants.... etc. Selection of construction materials. Corrosion control and continuous monitoring for health and safety.
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| CHEM679 - Sele.Top in Computational Chem |
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A study of research trends and progress in selected areas of research in computational chemistry. Specific topics selected by the instructor(s).
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| CHEM689 - Sele.Top. in in Materials Chem |
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A study of research trends and progress in selected areas of research in modern materials chemistry. Specific topics selected by the instructor(s).
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