A continuation of CHEM 3410. Major emphasis is placed upon carbonyl chemistry with an introduction to spectroscopic techniques. The latter part of the course is devoted to the study the chemistry of biologically active materials, polymers, and modern synthetic strategies. Laboratory work consists of synthetic techniques and chromatography. The course is the first in a two semester sequence which explores the theoretical principles underlying chemical and physical transformations of matter.
Emphasis is placed on the thermodynamics of chemical systems.
The laboratory emphasizes the measurement of physical properties, chemical changes, record keeping, data analysis, and report writing. The course is a continuation of CHEM 3431, with emphasis on chemical kinetics and quantum mechanics. Recommended for students with an interest in health sciences. The laboratory serves to strengthen the understanding of these topics and includes the preparation of buffers and the purification and characterization of several classes of biomolecules. Recommended for students with an interest in health sciences.