Laboratory course in application of modern experimental techniques to solution of chemical problems. Synthesis and characterization of organic and inorganic compounds, with emphasis on independent study and use of chemical literature. Radioactive decay, detection apparatus and techniques, tracer procedures, safety precautions in agriculture, biology, medicine, nutrition, etc. Not for credit by chemistry or physics majors or minors. Modern organic reactions of mechanistic, synthetic, and theoretical interest.
Content reflects current trends in the area.
Students may not receive credit for both 471 and 473 nor for both 481 and 483. Corresponding courses 471 or 473 for 479 and 481 or 483 for 489. Fundamental principles stressing the role of chemistry in the interdisciplinary field of polymer science. Relation of molecular structure to bulk properties of polymers.