Advanced methods of analysis of pure samples and mixtures. Focus on method interferences, accuracy, precision, and applicability with a special emphasis on environmental samples. Atomic structure examined from elementary quantum mechanics, valence bond theory, molecular orbital theory, ligand field theory, inorganic stereochemistry, periodic properties of elements, electrochemistry, acid-base theories. Physical-chemical basis of life processes. Continuation of CHM 453.
Emphasis is on bio syn thesis of macromolecules.
Topics include photosynthesis, metabolism of amino acids, membrane synthesis, nucleic acid and protein biosynthesis, current topics in biochemistry. A study covering the synthesis, physical properties, fabrication processes, and uses of nonbiological polymers. Specific topics to be discussed are kinetics of polymerization, condensation and addition polymerizations, copolymers, elastomers, thermosetting, glass transition temperatures, molecular weight distributions, analysis, crystal structures, plasticizers, properties of commercial polymers and plastics, fiber and elastomer processing technologies. Intensive field experience in selected chemical industries. Department permission and chemistry G.P.A. of 3.0 required.