Winter Term 2024 (1860)
AUCHE 112 - General Chemistry II
★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-3)
Continuation of AUCHE 110. Topics include thermodynamics, free energy, reaction kinetics, chemical equilibria, acid-base chemistry, buffers, oxidation-reduction reactions, and electrochemistry. Prerequisite: AUCHE 110. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUCHE 112, AUCHE 212 (2022) or AUCHE 214.
LECTURE 1B01 (18459)
2024-01-29 - 2024-04-19
MW 12:15 - 13:45 (AU C 167)
LECTURE 1B02 (18460)
2024-01-29 - 2024-04-19
TR 12:00 - 13:30 (AU C 167)
AUCHE 341 - Introduction to Environmental Chemistry
★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
This course serves as an introduction to the chemical processes responsible for natural environmental phenomena and anthropogenic environmental problems. Topics to be discussed include atmospheric chemistry, water and soil chemistry, environmental sampling, climate change, pollution, waste management, fossil fuels and alternative energy technologies, toxic organic compounds and the principles of green chemistry. Prerequisites: AUCHE 112 or AUCHE 212 (2022) or AUCHE 214, third year standing, AUCHE 220 recommended.
LECTURE 1B01 (18470)
2024-01-29 - 2024-04-19
TR 10:15 - 11:45 (AU C 103)
AUCHE 390 - Senior Project I
★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 1-0-6)
A research project on a specific topic in chemistry to be determined jointly by the student and professor. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Notes: Admission to AUCHE 390 normally requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 in Chemistry. An Application for Individual Study must be completed and approved before registration in the course.
LECTURE 1B01 (20006)
2024-01-29 - 2024-04-19
01:00 - 01:00 (TBD)
LAB 1H01 (20005)
2024-01-29 - 2024-04-19
01:00 - 01:00 (TBD)
Fall Term 2024 (1890)
AUCHE 230 - Structure and Bonding
★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
An introduction to the principles of molecular structure and chemical bonding. Topics include: the electronic structure of atoms, bonding models and Molecular Orbital Theory, symmetry and point groups, structure and bonding of ionic solids, structure and bonding of transition metal complexes, stereochemistry and conformational isomerism. Prerequisite: AUCHE 112. Note: Students who completed AUCHE 110 between 2021 and 2023 may also use that course as a prerequisite to AUCHE 230.
LECTURE 3A01 (52683)
2024-08-22 - 2024-09-10
MTWRF 09:00 - 12:00 (AU C 167)
AUCHE 350 - Introductory Synthesis
★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
An introduction to inorganic chemistry with particular emphasis on the bonding, reactivity and characterization of transition metal complexes. Topics include: Donor-acceptor chemistry, ligand substitution, photochemical reactions, electronic spectra, and an introduction to inorganic material synthesis. Prerequisite: AUCHE 230. Note: Students who completed AUCHE 250 between 2021 and 2023 may also use that course as a prerequisite to AUCHE 350.
LECTURE 1A01 (53724)
2024-09-16 - 2024-12-09
TR 08:30 - 10:00 (AU C 014)
AUCHE 351 - Introductory Synthesis Lab
★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 1-0-3)
This lab course introduces students to synthetic laboratory principles and techniques. Concepts include the synthesis of transition metal complexes, the rational design and synthesis of organic ligand systems, reactions of metal complexes, catalysis and nanomaterial synthesis. Students will also gain experience analyzing and interpreting real-world data acquired from a variety of characterization techniques, including NMR, UV-Vis, IR and magnetic susceptibility. Prerequisite: AUCHE 230 or AUCHE 251 (2022). Corequisites: Recommended AUCHE 350.
LECTURE 1A01 (53728)
2024-09-16 - 2024-12-09
R 12:30 - 13:30 (AU C 164)
LAB 1D01 (53729)
2024-09-16 - 2024-12-09
F 14:00 - 17:00 (AU C 164)
Winter Term 2025 (1900)
AUCHE 112 - General Chemistry II
★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-3)
Continuation of AUCHE 110. Topics include thermodynamics, free energy, reaction kinetics, chemical equilibria, acid-base chemistry, buffers, oxidation-reduction reactions, and electrochemistry. Prerequisite: AUCHE 110. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUCHE 112, AUCHE 212 (2022) or AUCHE 214.
LECTURE 1B02 (76640)
2025-01-27 - 2025-04-15
TR 12:00 - 13:30 (AU C 167)
AUCHE 352 - Advanced Synthesis
★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
An extension of AUCHE 350 and an introduction to catalysis. Topics include: Common organometallic ligand systems, organometallic reactions and related mechanisms, homogenous, heterogeneous and asymmetric catalysis, catalyst synthesis and design, flow chemistry and industrial catalytic applications. Prerequisite: AUCHE 350.
LECTURE 1B01 (77718)
2025-01-27 - 2025-04-15
TR 10:15 - 11:45 (AU C 101)
AUCHE 353 - Advanced Synthesis Lab
★ 3 (fi 6)(EITHER, 1-0-3)
This course is a guided-inquiry laboratory course that is focused on the development of modern organic and inorganic synthetic skills and techniques. Students will gain hands-on experience in researching, developing and implementing synthetic methodologies and analyzing experimental results. In addition, students will strengthen their communication skills through oral and written assignments. Prerequisites: AUCHE 351. Note: Credit may be obtained for only one of AUCHE 353 and AUCHE 360 (2021).
LECTURE 3B01 (77709)
2025-01-06 - 2025-01-22
MTWRF 13:00 - 14:00 (AU C 164)
LAB 3H01 (77710)
2025-01-06 - 2025-01-22
MTWRF 09:00 - 12:00 (AU C 164)