AUCHE 112 - General Chemistry II

3 units (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.

AUCHE 352 - Advanced Synthesis

3 units (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.

AUCHE 353 - Advanced Synthesis Lab

3 units (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).

AUCHE 110 - General Chemistry I

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-3)

A general introduction to chemistry. Topics include atomic structure, periodic trends, bonding, molecular shapes and Lewis structures, states of matter and intermolecular forces, functional groups and IR spectroscopy. Prerequisites: Chemistry 30 and Mathematics 30-1.

AUCHE 230 - Structure and Bonding

3 units (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.

AUCHE 430 - Materials Chemistry

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3/2-0-3/2)

An introduction to the synthesis, characterization, properties and applications of chemical materials. Potential topics to be discussed include solid state materials, polymers, nanomaterials, porous materials and hybrid materials. Prerequisite: AUCHE 230.

AUCHE 112 - General Chemistry II

3 units (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.

AUCHE 341 - Introduction to Environmental Chemistry

3 units (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.