CHEM 333 - Inorganic Materials Chemistry

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

Fundamentals of the synthesis, structure and properties of inorganic solids, thin films, and nanoscale materials, to be complemented with case studies of modern applications of inorganic materials; selected topics such as catalysis, molecular and nanoparticle-based computing, telecommunications, alternative energies, superconductivity, biomedical technologies, and information storage will be discussed. Techniques for characterization and analysis of materials on the nano and atomic level will be introduced. Prerequisite: CHEM 241.

CHEM 681 - Special Topics in Physical Chemistry

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

Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Course may be repeated for credit, provided there is no duplication of specific topic.