This course will introduce you to a cross-section of surface chemistry with emphasis on problems of current interest, techniques that can be used to characterize surfaces and surface species, and fundamental concepts in surface chemistry. Both high-vacuum and wet chemical systems are covered. Last time this course was offered, in Spring 1999, the texts included Introduction to Surface Chemistry and Catalysis , G. A. Somorjai and An Introduction to Ultrathin Organic Films , A. Ulman. The texts are supplemented by readings from monographs and selections from the current literature.
Students also give several presentations based on literature papers.