--- snapshot-1779498691+++ snapshot-1781259374@@ -236,50 +236,12 @@ Course Component: Lecture - CHM 5105 Radiochemistry (3 units) - - A study of nuclear stability and decay; chemical studies of nuclear phenomena. Application of radioactivity. - - Course Component: Lecture - - Permission of the Department is required. - - CHM 5108 Surface Chemistry and Nanostructures (3 units) - - Surface structure, thermodynamics and kinetics, specifically regarding adsorption/desorption and high vacuum models. Nanoscale structures and their formation, reactivity and characterization. Thin films, carbon nanotubes, self-assembled monolayers and supramolecular aggregates. This course is equivalent to CHEM 5108 at Carleton University - - Course Component: Lecture - CHM 5109 Advanced Applications in Mass Spectrometry (3 units) Detailed breakdown of the physical, electrical and chemical operation of mass spectrometers. Applications in MS ranging from the analysis of small molecules to large biological macromolecules. Descriptions of the use of mass spectrometry in industry as well as commercial opportunities in the field. This course is equivalent to CHEM 5109 at Carleton University. Course Component: Lecture - CHM 5206 Physical Methods of Nanotechnology (3 units) - - An overview of methods used in nanotechnology. Principles of scanning probe techniques ranging from surface physics to biology. State of the art methods to create nanostructures for future applications in areas such as nanolithography, nanoelectronics, nano-optics, data storage and bio-analytical nanosystems. This course is equivalent to CHEM 5206 at Carleton University. - - Course Component: Lecture - - CHM 5207 Macromolecular Nanotechnology (1.5 units) - - Fundamentals of synthetic macromolecules related to nanoscale phenomena. Challenges and opportunities associated with polymers on the nanoscale. Topics include molecular recognition, self-assembled nanostructures, functional nanomaterials, amphiphilic architectures, nanocomposites, and nanomachines. Applications to sensing, drug delivery, and polymer based devices. This course is equivalent to CHEM 5207 at Carleton University. - - Course Component: Lecture - - CHM 5208 Bio Macromolecular Nanotechnology (1.5 units) - - Fundamentals of biological macromolecules related to nanoscale phenomena. Challenges and opportunities associated with natural polymers on the nanoscale. Topics include molecular recognition, self-assembled nanostructures, scaffolds and templates, functional nanomaterials, amphiphilic architectures, nanocomposites, and nanomachines. Applications to sensing, biomaterials, drug delivery, and devices. This course is equivalent to CHEM 5208 at Carleton University. - - Course Component: Lecture - - CHM 5606 Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology (1.5 crédits) - - Overview of environmental chemistry and toxicology principles including chemical sources, fate, and effects in the environment. Examining organic reactions occurring in abiotic environments and biological systems, and study aspects of toxicant disposition and biotransformation. Emphasis on contemporary problems in human health and the environment. This course is equivalent to CHEM 5606 at Carleton University - - Volet : Cours magistral - CHM 8104 Scientific Data Processing and Evaluation (3 units) Optimization of scientific measurements, calibration, uni-variate and multi-variate analysis of scientific data, 'intelligent' spreadsheets for scientific data processing and presentation, noise reduction using spreadsheets, correction for signal drifts; examples from chemistry, spectroscopy and other scientific disciplines. This course is equivalent to CHEM 5904 at Carleton University. @@ -292,32 +254,12 @@ Course Component: Lecture - CHM 8134 Spectroscopy for Organic Chemists (3 units) - - Analysis of proton NMR spectra. Fourier transform 13C NMR, strategies for structure elucidation, relaxation times, two-dimensional NMR. Aspects of mass spectrometry. This course is equivalent to CHEM 5407 at Carleton University. - - Course Component: Lecture - - CHM 8150 Special Topics in Molecular Spectroscopy (3 units) - - Topics of current interest in molecular spectroscopy. In past years, the following areas have been covered: electronic spectra of diatomic and triatomic molecules and their interpretation using molecular orbital diagrams; Raman and resonance Raman spectroscopy; symmetry aspects of vibrational and electronic levels of ions and molecules in solids in the presence of weak and strong resonant laser radiation. This course is equivalent to CHEM 5009 at Carleton University. - - Course Component: Lecture - CHM 8158 Directed Special Studies (3 units) Under unusual circumstances and with the recommendation of the research supervisor, it is possible to engage in a directed study on a topic of particular value to the student. This may also be used for unit if there are insufficient course offerings in a particular field of chemistry. This course is equivalent to CHEM 5900 at Carleton University. Course Component: Lecture - CHM 8164 Organic Polymer Chemistry (3 units) - - Basic principles of industrial and synthetic polymers. Polymerization and polymer characterization. Selected topics to cover some important polymers with emphasis on the synthesis, commodity plastics, engineering thermoplastics and specialty polymers. Students should have a basic knowledge of organic reaction mechanisms and stereochemistry. This course is equivalent to CHEM 5406 at Carleton University. - - Course Component: Lecture - - Prerequisites: CHM 3120, CHM 4120, CHM 4125, equivalent. or A basic knowledge of organic reaction mechanisms and stereochemistry. - CHM 8165 Advanced Protein Engineering (3 units) Overview of recent developments in the conception and design of proteins with novel structures and functions. Topics include rational and computational design, ancestral protein reconstruction, and directed evolution of proteins. @@ -330,12 +272,6 @@ Course Component: Lecture - CHM 8174 Stereoselective Synthesis (1.5 units) - - Fundamentals of stereoselective synthesis and catalysis, including conformational analysis, substrate and catalyst control. Includes the use of allylic, chiral auxiliaries, directed reactions and chiral catalysts. This course is equivalent to CHM 5113 at Carleton University. - - Course Component: Lecture - CHM 8175 Introduction to Molecular Simulation and Statistical Mechanics (Part B) (1.5 units) A practical introduction to modern molecular simulation techniques widely used as tools in chemical research. Classical molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo simulations methods are discussed. The necessary statistical mechanics required to understand and properly interpret the molecular simulations and link the results to measured bulk properties are introduced. An introduction to modern scientific computing environments and the Linux operating system is also provided. This course is equivalent to CHEM 5115 at Carleton University. @@ -360,18 +296,12 @@ Course Component: Lecture - CHM 8256 Seminar I (1 unit) - - A seminar course in which students are required to present a seminar on a topic not related to their research project. In addition, students are required to attend the seminar of their fellow classmates and actively participate in the discussion following the seminar. This course is equivalent to CHEM 5801 at Carleton University. + CHM 8257 PhD Seminar (1 unit) + + Students are required to present a seminar on their PhD research project in the context of a Departmental Seminar. The seminar should be done towards the end of the degree, but before thesis submission. Students must register and complete this requirement no later than in term 12 of the PhD program or earlier. This course is equivalent to CHEM 5802 at Carleton University. Course Component: Seminar - CHM 8257 PhD Seminar (1 unit) - - Students are required to present a seminar on their PhD research project in the context of a Departmental Seminar. The seminar should be done towards the end of the degree, but before thesis submission. Students must register and complete this requirement no later than in term 12 of the PhD program or earlier. This course is equivalent to CHEM 5802 at Carleton University. - - Course Component: Seminar - CHM 8301 Analytical Mass Spectrometry (1.5 units) The principles of ion sources and mass spectrometers will be described, together with their applications to problems in chemistry and biochemistry. Introduction to the chemistry gaseous ions. Ion optics. Special emphasis on interpreting mass spectra. This course is equivalent to CHEM 5001 at Carleton University. @@ -396,12 +326,6 @@ Course Component: Lecture - CHM 8308 Multinuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (1.5 units) - - Principles of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR). Study of NMR parameters: chemical shift, spin-spin coupling, electric quadrupole coupling, spin-spin and spin-lattice relaxation rates. NMR and the periodic table. Dynamic NMR. Applications in chemistry and biochemistry. Fourier Transform technique. Pulse sequences. Basic principles and applications of two-dimensional NMR. This course is equivalent to CHEM 5002 at Carleton University. - - Course Component: Lecture - CHM 8309 Advanced Topics in Physical (1.5 units) Topics of current interest in physical/theoretical chemistry. Variable content from year to year. This course is equivalent to CHEM 5903 at Carleton University. @@ -422,12 +346,6 @@ Prerequisite: CHM 8310 - CHM 8314 Surface Chemistry Aspects of Electrochemical Science (1.5 units) - - Introduction to electrode processes and electrolysis. Potential differences at interfaces. Characterization of the electrical double layer. Dipole orientation effects, charge-transfer in adsorbed layers, electrochemical origins of surface science concepts. Theory of electron transfer, electrode kinetics, electrocatalysis. This course is equivalent to CHEM 5504 at Carleton University. - - Course Component: Lecture - CHM 8315 Electrochemical Surface Science (1.5 units) Introduction to advanced in-situ techniques in electrochemistry: Scanning probe microscopy, Raman, infrared and laser spectroscopy. This course is equivalent to CHEM 5505 at Carleton University. @@ -442,44 +360,18 @@ Course Component: Lecture - CHM 8319 Total Syntheses (1.5 units) - - Discussion on philosophy and strategy development for complex syntheses, along with modern reagents and reactions that have shortened classical routes and lead to more efficient and atom economy. This course is equivalent to CHEM 5403 at Carleton University. - - Course Component: Lecture - CHM 8320 Pericyclic and Stereoelectronic Effects (1.5 units) Pericyclic reactions, facial selectivity, stereoelectronic effects in carbohydrates and related acetal cleavage. Applications to complex synthetic problems. This course is equivalent to CHEM 5405 at Carleton University. Course Component: Lecture - CHM 8321 Solid State Chemistry (1.5 units) - - Thermodynamic and kinetic aspects of solid state synthesis. Characterization of solids. Chemical and physical properties of solids that may include aspects of intercalation reactions, ionic conductors, glasses, electronic, magnetic optical and physical/mechanical properties. This course is equivalent to CHEM 5201 at Carleton University. - - Course Component: Lecture - CHM 8322 Topics in Coordination Chemistry (1.5 units) Brief introduction to basic concepts in coordination chemistry. Topics to include the following: carbon dioxide fixation, dinitrogen fixation, activation, olefin metathesis, nature of the M-M bond. This course is equivalent to CHEM 5203 at Carleton University. Course Component: Lecture - CHM 8323 Quantum Mechanical Methods - Theory (1.5 units) - - Examination of the theory behind quantum mechanical methods (HF, MP2, CI, DFT). Semi-empirical. This course is equivalent to CHEM 5600 at Carleton University. - - Course Component: Lecture - - CHM 8324 Quantum Mechanical Methods - Applications (1.5 units) - - Practical applications of methods taught in CHM 8323 such as thermochemistry, reaction pathway moeling, structure predictions. This course is equivalent to CHEM 5601 at Carleton University. - - Course Component: Lecture - - Prerequisite: CHM 8323 or CHM 8723 - CHM 8325 Solid State Nmr Spectroscopy (1.5 units) Brief introduction to solid state NMR spectroscopy. Topics include dipolar coupling interactions, chemical shielding anisotropy, the quadrupolar interaction and averaging techniques such as magic angle spinning. This course is equivalent to CHEM 5003 at Carleton University. @@ -540,12 +432,6 @@ Course Component: Lecture - CHM 8336 Non-Equilibrium Kinetics (1.5 units) - - Gas phase chemical kinetics of elementary and complex reaction mechanisms, as seen from a microscopic viewpoint. Unimolecular and bimolecular reactions under conditions of non-Boltzmann energy distributions. Consequences for combustion and atmospheric chemistry, as well as for fundamental kinetics. This course is equivalent to CHEM 5604 at Carleton University. - - Course Component: Lecture - CHM 8337 Non-Linear Chemical Kinetics (1.5 units) Principles of non-linear dynamics as applied to very complex chemical reaction mechanisms containing feed-back processes. Monotonic, oscillatory, and chaotic dependence of concentrations on time. Gas phase and liquid phase reactions. This course is equivalent to CHEM 5605 at Carleton University. @@ -573,18 +459,6 @@ CHM 8341 Transition-Metal Catalyzed Polymerization (1.5 units) Recent developments in polymerization catalysis via transition metal complexes, including insertion, metathesis, and atom-transfer polymerization. Brief overview of relevant concepts in polymer chemistry (e.g. molecular weight, polydispersity, living polymerization, the glass transition). This course is equivalent to CHEM 5107 at Carleton University. - - Course Component: Lecture - - CHM 8343 Chemistry of the Main Group Elements (1.5 units) - - Fundamental and applied aspects of main group element chemistry. Topics may include non-metal chemistry, main group organometallic chemistry, application of main group element compounds to 3 uses of main group element compounds in synthesis. This course is equivalent to CHEM 5202 at Carleton University. - - Course Component: Lecture - - CHM 8344 Computational Approaches in Medicinal Chemistry (1.5 units) - - Theory and application of methods used in the pharmaceutical industry including molecular mechanics. This course is equivalent to CHEM 5602 at Carleton University. Course Component: Lecture