Rice Course Schedule, Fall 2003
Chemistry (CHEM)
Rice Course Schedule as of 11/06/2003.
This schedule is maintained by the Office of the Registrar
(reg@rice.edu).
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NOTE: Course web pages are available for some CHEM courses.
CHEM 121 GENERAL CHEMISTRY WITH LAB Credits 4.00 Fall 03
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP III
***Hour exams 8 AM TTH *** Introduction to chemical phenomena emphasizing
problems and methods in chemistry. Includes a laboratory that meets once per
week for 2.5 hours. More information may be found on the website at
http://www.owlnet.rice.edu/~chem121 (or ~chem151). We will be bringing the
chem121 and chem151 sites up for the fall pretty soon.
Prereq- high school chemistry.
001 BH 180 - MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM
BH McHale, Mary Enr: 14 Max: 26
Thoms, Melanie
002 BH 180 - MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM
BH McHale, Mary Enr: 30 Max: 26
Thoms, Melanie
003 BH 180 - MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM
BH McHale, Mary Enr: 22 Max: 24
Thoms, Melanie
004 BH 180 - MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM
BH McHale, Mary Enr: 14 Max: 14
Thoms, Melanie
005 KH 100 - MWF 01:00PM - 01:50PM
BH Colvin, Vicki L. Enr: 25 Max: 24
McHale, Mary
Whitmire, Kenton H.
006 KH 100 - MWF 01:00PM - 01:50PM
BH Colvin, Vicki L. Enr: 20 Max: 24
McHale, Mary
Whitmire, Kenton H.
007 KH 100 - MWF 01:00PM - 01:50PM
BH Colvin, Vicki L. Enr: 28 Max: 24
McHale, Mary
Whitmire, Kenton H.
008 KH 100 - MWF 01:00PM - 01:50PM
BH Colvin, Vicki L. Enr: 33 Max: 26
McHale, Mary
Whitmire, Kenton H.
009 KH 100 - MWF 01:00PM - 01:50PM
BH Colvin, Vicki L. Enr: 34 Max: 26
McHale, Mary
Whitmire, Kenton H.
010 KH 100 - MWF 01:00PM - 01:50PM
BH Colvin, Vicki L. Enr: 30 Max: 36
McHale, Mary
Whitmire, Kenton H.
CHEM 151 HONORS CHEMISTRY WITH LAB Credits 4.00 Fall 03
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP III
An introduction to chemical phenomena emphasizing principles and theories in
chemistry. Recommended strongly for students who plan to major in chemistry or
have a strong high school background. Includes a laboratory that meets once per
week for 2.5 hours.
Prereq-High school chemistry, physics, calculus
001 BH 180 - MWF 01:00PM - 01:50PM
BH Brooks, Philip R. Enr: 23 Max: 24
McHale, Mary
Weisman, R. Bruce
002 KH 100 - MWF 01:00PM - 01:50PM
BH Brooks, Philip R. Enr: 19 Max: 24
McHale, Mary
Weisman, R. Bruce
CHEM 157 LABORATORY SKILLS REVIEW Credits 0.00 Fall 03
A laboratory refresher course for students who received AP credit for CHEM
121/122. Permission of instructor required.
Prereq- Permission of instructor required.
001 TBA - TBA McHale, Mary Enr: 5 Max: 0
Weisman, R. Bruce
CHEM 211 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY Credits 3.00 Fall 03
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP III
Aliphatic and aromatic organic chemistry with emphasis on structure, bonding,
and reaction mechanisms.
Prereq-Chem 121, 122 or 151, 152
001 KH 100 - TTH 10:50AM - 12:00PM Billups, W. E. Enr: 266 Max: 0
Parry, Ronald J.
CHEM 217 ORGANIC LABORATORY FOR CHEMICAL ENGINEER Credits 1.00 Fall 03
Organic laboratory designed for chemical engineering majors. Emphasis placed on
the synthesis and the characterization of organic compounds. This laboratory
does not satisfy requirements for science majors or premedical students.
Prereq- CHEM 122. Limited enrollment to 48.
001 TBA - M 07:00PM - 10:00PM Billups, W. E. Enr: 23 Max: 0
McHale, Mary
CHEM 311 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY Credits 3.00 Fall 03
An introduction to the fundamental principles of physical chemistry, including
quantum chemistry, chemical bonding, molecular spectroscopy, statistical
thermodynamics, and kinetic theory of gases.
Prereq- Math 211, 212; Phys 101, 102, or 111, 112; Chem 121, 122, or 151, 152.
NSCI 230 is strongly recommended.
001 BH 180 - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Kolomeisky, Anatoly Enr: 34 Max: NA
CHEM 351 INTRODUCTORY MODULE IN EXPERIMENTAL CHEM Credits 1.00 Fall 03
Experiments illustrating techniques in synthetic inorganic chemistry and
instrumental methods of analysis. Required for chemistry majors. Taught in
the first half of the semester. Freshman may take the course with permission
from instructor.
Prereq-CHEM 121 AND 122, 151 AND 152 or permission of instructor
001 BH 230 - TTH 01:00PM - 05:00PM Wilson, Lon J. Enr: 19 Max: 0
CHEM 352 INTRODUCTORY MODULE IN EXPERIMENTAL CHEM Credits 1.00 Fall 03
Experiments illustrating techniques in synthetic organic chemistry and
instrumental methods of analysis. Required for chemistry majors. Taught in
the second half of the semester.
Prereq- Chem 351 or permission of the instructor.
001 BH 230 - TTH 01:00PM - 05:00PM Thoms, Melanie Enr: 20 Max: 0
CHEM 375 ADVANCED MODULE IN NANOCHEMISTRY Credits 1.00 Fall 03
Students explore synthesis and structure of nanoparticles and their physical
characterization.
001 TBA - TBA Thoms, Melanie Enr: 4 Max: 0
CHEM 382 ADVANCED MODULE IN PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY Credits 1.00 Fall 03
Study of experimental physical chemistry. Offered in first half of semester.
Some knowledge of MATLAB required. The labs are offered M, T, W, or TH from
1-7pm every other week.
Prereq-CHEM 351 and 352 Coreq-CHEM 311
001 TBA - MTWTH 01:00PM - 07:00PM Brooks, Philip R. Enr: 3 Max: NA
CHEM 401 ADV ORGANIC CHEMISTRY Credits 3.00 Fall 03
The synthesis of complex organic compounds are described using the basic
outline of retrosynthetic analysis. An overview of numerous classical organic
ad organometallic methods is utilized.
001 BH 180 - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM Behar, Victor Enr: 22 Max: 0
CHEM 413 NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE IN CHEMISTRY Credits 3.00 Fall 03
This course is designed to bring the practicing scientist to a sufficient level
of competence in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) to understand
multi-dimensional NMR techniques and the current literature. The course covers
the mathematical and physical basis of NMR as well as the experimental aspects,
which will lead to the selection of experiments appropriate to the class
participants' research projects. Chem. 413 assumes a fundamental knowledge of
13C and 1H NMR
Prereq- CHEM 212
001 HB 427 - MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM Willcott, Mark Robert Enr: 1 Max: 0
CHEM 415 CHEMICAL KINETICS & DYNAMICS Credits 3.00 Fall 03
Description and analysis of the rates of unimolecular, bimolecular and
composite chemical reactions in gas and solution phases. Both macroscopic
kinetics and microscopic reaction dynamics are covered.
Prereq- Chem 311, 312.
001 SS 202 - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM Brooks, Philip R. Enr: 7 Max: 0
Glass, Graham P.
CHEM 430 QUANTUM CHEMISTRY Credits 3.00 Fall 03
Quantum mechanical principles, atomic structure and chemical bonding.
Prereq- Chem 311, 312. Phys 202 is recommended.
001 HZ 119 - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Clementi, Cecilia Enr: 13 Max: 0
CHEM 445 PHYSICAL ORGANIC CHEM Credits 3.00 Fall 03
Organic reaction mechanisms, substituent and medium effects, linear free energy
relations and acidity functions.
Prereq- Chem 311, 312.
001 SS 337 - MWF 09:00AM - 09:50AM Engel, Paul S. Enr: 10 Max: 0
CHEM 491 RESEARCH FOR UNDERGRADUATES Credits Fall 03
Open only to chemistry majors unless approved by the department chair.
Written report required.
001 TBA - TBA Margrave, John L. Enr: 14 Max: 0
CHEM 494 UNDERGRADUATE LITERATURE RESEARCH Credits Fall 03
Students conduct literature research under the direction of a chemistry faculty
member. The research project will culminate in a substantial written work
describing the results of the project. Approval of the department chair
required.
001 TBA - TBA Whitmire, Kenton H. Enr: 1 Max: NA
CHEM 495 TRANSITION METAL CHEMISTRY Credits 3.00 Fall 03
Structure, bonding and reactivity of coordination and organometallic compounds;
ligand field theory; electronic spectroscopy; magnetism; reaction mechanisms;
catalysis.
Prereq- CHEM 360
001 SS 106 - MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM Barron, Andrew R. Enr: 17 Max: 0
Wilson, Lon J.
CHEM 547 SUPRAMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY Credits 3.00 Fall 03
An examination of noncovalent interactions and their impact in biology,
chemistry, and engineering. Topics will include self-assembly, molecular
recognition, protein folding and structure, nucleic acid structure, polymer
organization, crystallization and applications of the above for the design and
synthesis of nanostructured materials.
Prereq- CHEM 211/CHEM 212
001 GRB 212W - MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM Hartgerink, Jeffrey Enr: 14 Max: 0
CHEM 600 INORGANIC SEMINAR Credits 1.00 Fall 03
Selected topics in current research and literature. Intended for graduate
students; undergraduate students must obtain consent of the instructor.
001 SS 337 - T 03:00PM - 03:50PM Margrave, John L. Enr: 17 Max: 0
CHEM 601 PHYSICAL SEMINAR Credits 1.00 Fall 03
Selected topics in current research and literature. Intended for graduate
students; undergraduate students must obtain consent of instructor.
001 SS 106 - M 02:00PM - 03:00PM Kinsey, James L. Enr: 26 Max: 0
CHEM 602 ORGANIC SEMINAR Credits 1.00 Fall 03
Selected topics in current research and literature. Intended for graduate
students; undergraduate students must obtain consent of instructor.
001 SS 106 - F 01:00PM - 03:00PM Tour, James Enr: 21 Max: 0
CHEM 611 HI TEMP&HI PRESS CHEM Credits 3.00 Fall 03
The techniques for generation and measurement of high temperature and high
pressures and of the nature of phenomena under extreme conditions.
001 BH 344 - TTH 02:00PM - 04:00PM Margrave, John L. Enr: 6 Max: 0
CHEM 630 MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY & GROUP THEORY Credits 3.00 Fall 03
The spectra of simple molecules, including microwave, infrared, visible,
ultraviolet, and Raman spectra; introductory aspects of molecular symmetry and
group theory; resonance spectroscopy.
Prereq- Chem 530, or equivalent (Chem 430)
001 SS 202 - MWF 11:00AM - 12:00PM Curl, Robert F. Enr: 13 Max: NA
CHEM 700 TEACHING PRACTICUM Credits 2.00 Fall 03
Open to graduate students in chemistry and only in exceptional circumstances to
undergraduates.
001 TBA - M 05:00PM - 07:00PM McHale, Mary Enr: 36 Max: 0
CHEM 750 MANAGEMENT FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS Credits 3.00 Fall 03
This course is designed for science and engineering students who want to
understand the management of new and/or small technology based businesses. The
course is taught in modular format to give students insights into how
technology oriented firms manage intellectual property, marketing, organization
behavior, strategy, accounting and finance. Concepts covered will be
particularly relevant to students interested in careers in technology or
entrepreneurial ventures. This course is part of a two-class sequence and
provides the foundation for students taking NEW VENTURE CREATION for SCIENCE
and ENGINEERING which is offered in the spring. Also offered as MGMT 750 and
MSCI 750.
001 TBA - TTH 05:00PM - 06:30PM Barron, Andrew R. Enr: 12 Max: 0
CHEM 800 GRADUATE RESEARCH Credits Fall 03
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001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 80 Max: 0
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