This is the first course in a two-semester general chemistry sequence that is intended for first-year students and designed for all science students interested in chemistry-related fields. Students are expected to complete General Chemistry I and II and Organic Chemistry I and II and their respective labs to satisfy the two years of chemistry required by many graduate and medical school programs. This semester will cover atoms, atomic structure, stoichiometry, and bonding. No prerequisites. Full Term Course.

In this course, the entire periodic table is our domain. Our purpose is to consider the structures, physical properties, and reactivities of the elements and their compounds. Although theoretical aspects are emphasized, descriptive aspects of modern inorganic chemistry are also included, with attention divided approximately equally between compounds of the main group and the transition elements. Course material will be presented from a practical standpoint and numerous problem sets will be discussed. Given the breadth of the field and the limited time available in one semester, coverage is necessarily selective.

Toxic materials possess a global threat to humans and other living organisms ranging from poor water quality to terrorism. Fast and accurate identification of these materials is indispensable to save lives and maintain a healthy lifestyle. This class covers a distinct pool of analytical and spectroscopic techniques. We will discuss the most common separation techniques such as Gas Chromatograph (GC) and High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), moreover, spectroscopic methods like NMR, MS, IR, UV-Vis, Raman, and X-ray crystallography are also part of this course. 

General Chemistry II is a continuation of General Chemistry I taught in Fall. The course is designed for students with an area of concentration in the natural sciences as well as pre-medical students. Satisfactory completion of General Chemistry I (or equivalent) is a prerequisite for this course. This semester we will discuss thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, solutions, and acids and bases. The major goal for this course is that all students gain a solid foundation in chemistry. Therefore, the pace of the course will be adjusted as necessary to accommodate questions and discussion. The class will be a combination of lecture, discussion and problem-solving.

This course will provide experience and training in aspects of inorganic synthesis and characterization. Coordination complexes are the major focus of this laboratory. Instrumental methods used for characterization will include UV-Vis spectroscopy, IR spectroscopy, NMR spectroscopy, polarimetry, conductivity, magnetic susceptibility measurements, and cyclic voltammetry. The course is a requirement for the chemistry major. 

During the past few years, a rapid change was observable in the field of detectors and sensory technologies. This course is designed to expose you to a broad range of currently existing, modern detection systems. Advanced coupled spectrometric systems and method development techniques will be reviewed, besides miniaturized portable systems, lab-on-a-chip techniques, and nanosensors. Recent advancements in the field of nanoscale devices, nanoparticle characterization and modification will also be subject of this course. The main goal is to provide you a profound knowledge of these techniques with hands-on experience in detector design and implementation. Method development and object-oriented sensory system fabrication will be the major aim of this course. Another goal is to inculcate in you the habit of ‘thinking outside the box’ and develop innovative critical thinking skills which are indispensable in this rapidly changing field.