Key points of both areas will be illustrated with the examples of thermodynamics of polymer blends and the effect of formation of meta-stable states in polymer thin films. Key points of many areas will be illustrated with the phenomenon of surface light-induced drift. One four-hour laboratory meeting during the last eight weeks of the semester. Particular attention given to group theory and molecular orbital theory. Also addresses advanced topics such as organometallic chemistry, bio-inorganic chemistry and materials science.
Some experiments involve digital data acquisition.
Computerized methods of data analysis are employed. May be independent study, lecture or laboratory. Offered on sufficient demand. Initial experiments involve hands-on performance of biochemical techniques studied in lecture including preparation of solutions, chromatography, electrophoresis and spectroscopy. Later experiments devoted to use of these techniques in the study of biochemical topics including enzyme kinetics and protein and carbohydrate detection and purification.