89 courses in the 1970–71 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Department of Chemistry L.W. Reeves, B.Sc., Ph.D., D.Sc. (Bristol)
R.H.F. Manske, M.Sc. (Queen’s), Ph.D., D.Sc. (Manchester), D.Sc. (McMaster), F.R.S.C.
H.G. McLeod, M.A., Ph.D. (Toronto)
W.A.E. McBryde, M.A., (Toronto), Ph.D. (Virginia)
W.B. Pearson, M.A., D.Sc. (Oxon), D.F.C., F.R.C.S.
A. Rudin, B.Sc. (Alberta), Ph.D. (Northwestern) H_D. Sharma, M.Sc. (Delhi), Ph.D. (California) T. Viswanatha, M.Sc., (Ph.D. (Mysore)
R.G. Woolford, M.Sc. (Western), Ph.D. (Illinois)
G.F. Atkinson, M.A., Ph.D. (Toronto)
D.A. Brisbin (Mrs.), B.Sc. (Alberta), Ph.D. (Toronto)
J.B. Capindale, M.A., D.Phil. (Oxford)
A.J. Carty, B.Sc., Ph.D. (Nottingham)
W.L. Elsdon, M.Sc. (Western), Ph.D. (McGill)
R.M. Guest, M.A. (Western), Ph.D. (McGill)
D.E. Irish, B.Sc. (Western), M.Sc. (McMaster), Ph.D. (Chicago) F.W. Karasek, B.S. (Elmhurst), Ph.D. (Oregon State)
J.L. Koppel, B.A., Ph.D. (Toronto)
D. Mackay, B.Se., Ph.D. (Aberdeen)
A.D. Maynes, M.A., Ph.D. (Toronto)
J.B. Moffat, B.A., Ph.D. (Toronto)
G.J. Palenik, B.Sc. (Illinois), Ph.D. (Southern California)
J.G. Smith, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (Toronto)
G.E. Toogood, B.Sc., Ph.D. (Nottingham)
A. Balasubramanian, M.Sc. (Madras), Ph.D.
(Indian Institute of Science)
LJ. Brubacher, B.A. (Goshen College, Indiana), PhD. (Northwestern) B. Budesinsky, B.Sc. (Prague), Ph.D. (Pardubice)
B.O. Fraser-Reid, M.Sc. (Queen’s), Ph.D. (Alberta)
R.J. Friesen, M.Sc. (Manitoba)
T.E. Gough, B.Sc., Ph.D. (Leicester)
F.R. McCourt, B.Sc., Ph.D. (British Columbia)
V.A. Snieckus, B.Sc., (Alberta), M.S. (California), Ph.D. (Oregon) K.N. Shaw, B.Sc. (Wellington, N.Z.), Ph.D. (British Columbia)
-W.J. Byars, H.N.C. (Dundee Technical College)
W.A. Cameron, H.N.C. (Hendon Technical College)
M.C. Michael (Miss), B.Sc. (Waterloo)
G. Tomlinson, G.R.I.C. (North Staffordshire College of Technology) M. Vatcher, H.N.C. (Bolton Technical College)
Undergraduate Course Descriptions
Details of the undergraduate programmes offered by the Faculty of Science are to be found on page 137.
Prerequisites for course are a reliable guide to the background necessary for the course. In lieu of the specific courses listed, an equivalent background from Waterloo or elsewhere is acceptable. With consent of the instructor, prerequisites may be waived in prrentinnal rocee
202 § 11 General Chemistry 16 Introductory Organic Chemistry 22 Analytical Chemistry 26 Organic Chemistry 1 31 Elementary Chemical Spectroscopy 36 Organic Chemistry 2 37 Biochemistry 41 Nuclear and Radiochemistry
Department of Chemistry
An elementary study of the states of matter, changes of state, solution laws. Atomic structure and chemical! bonding. Stoichiometry or equations. Oxidation-reduction. Chemical equilibria. Descriptive inorganic chemistry, 3 lectures, 3 hours laboratory alternate weeks, two terms.
An introduction to organic chemistry for Physical Education students. 3 lectures, one term.
Principles of quantitative analysis; precipitation, titration, separation, complex formation. Experiments in classical and modern methods of analysis, and problems on the necessary calculations. T lecture, 3 hours laboratory, one term.
The basic chemistry of the important classes of aliphatic and aromatic compounds. 3 lectures, one term.
Measurement and presentation of spectra. Pure rotational spectra for simple molecules. Vibration of molecules, vibration-rotation spectra, anharmonicity effects. Raman and infra-red spectroscopy, technique and applications. Electronic spectra for atoms and simple molecules. Franck-Condon principle. Charge-transfer and ligand-induced d-transfer spectra. Spin resonance spectroscopy, N.M.R. and E.S.R. 3 lectures, one term.
An introduction to the important classes of hetercyclic compounds and natural products. A laboratory course on preparative organic chemistry and organic techniques accompanies the lectures, Prerequisite: Chemistry 26. 3 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, alternate weeks, one term.
Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, hormones, nucleic acids, and vitamins. Metabolism of these groups of compounds. Physicochemical aspects of biochemistry. Prerequisite: Chemistry 16 or 36. 3 lectures, one term.
Structure, properties and reactions of nuclei. Quantitative treatment of radioactive processes. Radiation detection and measurement. Chemical applications. 3 lectures, one term.
An elementary study of the states of matter, changes of state and the solution laws; stoichiometry; chemical kinetics; chemical equilibria; the chemical bond. Prerequisite: Grade 13 Chemistry, Math A. 2 lectures, I tutorial, 3 hours laboratory for two terms. For Co-operative Science and Mathematics students.
Department of Chemistry
An introduction to atomic structure and bonding, stoichiometry. Suggested for Regular Science students who do not have the prerequisites necessary for Chemistry 132, or for Regular Mathematics students interested in a Science minor. Prerequisite: Grade 13 Chemistry, Math A. 3 lectures, 3 hours laboratory (tutorials will be incorporated into the laboratory), fall term.
Equilibria, energetics and mechanisms of reactions. Suggested for Regular Science students who do not have the prerequisites necessary for Chemistry 132, or for Regular Mathematics students interested in a Science minor. Prerequisite: Chemistry 121*. 3 lectures, 3 hours laboratory (tutorials will be incorporated into the laboratory), winter term.
An introduction to atomic and molecular structure, equilibria, energetics and mechanisms of reaction. Suggested for students interested in pursuing an Honours Science Program. Prerequisites: 75% or better standing in both Grade 13 Chemistry and Math A; Math B desirable. 3 lectures, 3 hours laboratory for both fall and winter terms (tutorials will be incorporated into the laboratory).
Stability rules for atomic nuclei; modes of decay of radioisotopes; radiations and their detection methods; nuclear reactions applied to activation analysis; radiation induced chemical reactions; use of radioisotopes in science and industry as tracers and radiation sources. Prerequisite: Chemistry 101 or 121*-122* or 132. 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, one term.
Descriptive chemistry of the elements and their compounds based on the periodic table with special reference to metallurgical and other industrial processes. The laboratory will illustrate various methods of preparation of metals, non-metals and their compounds. Prerequisite: Chemistry 101 or 121*-122* or 132. 3 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, one term.
Theory and practice of analytical chemistry stressing wet methods in common use today. Treatment of analytical data to obtain meaningful information. Prerequisite: Chemistry 101 or 121*-122* or 132. 3 lectures, 8 hours laboratory, one term.
Introduction to transport processes and reversible thermodynamics; reaction kinetics and phase equilibria. Thermodynamics of ideal gases. Diffusion, thermal conductivity and viscosity. Rates of simple reactions. Liquid-vapour equilibria. Prerequisites: Chemistry 101 or 121*-122* or 132; and Mathematics 130. 3 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, one term.
Basic chemistry and structure of the important classes of aliphatic and aromatic compounds. Prerequisite: Chemistry 101 or 121*-122* or 132. 3 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, one term.
Searching the chemical literature; use of libraries; abstracts and trade literature; chemical patents; technical report writing: technical business letters; special topic assignments. 2 hours lectures, one term.
A general survey of the important principles and application of organic and biochemistry for Optometry students only. 3 lectures, Winter term.
An introductory survey of the principles and applications of spectroscopic techniques used in the modern chemical laboratory. Topics will include electronic, vibrational and rotational spectroscopy, and magnetic resonance spectroscopy. 2 lectures per week, 2 terms.
Classical and wave theories of the electronic structure of atoms developed and applied to the rationalisation of the periodic table and the problems of chemical bonding. The formation and properties of the covalent bond; bonding in ionic and metallic solids; methods for the establishment of the shapes of molecules. Prerequisite: Chemistry 101 or 121*-122* or 132. 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory. (Laboratories to be taken only by Honours Chemistry students.)
Theory and practice of quantitative inorganic analysis. Representative classical and instrumental techniques will be carried out and studied with relation to the chemical phenomena which makes them possible and to the general principles which they exemplify. A knowledge of ionic equilibria will be assumed and extended. Prerequisite: Chemistry 101 or 121*-122* or 132. 2 lectures, 6 hours laboratory.
A study of the thermodynamics of ideal systems, the chemical kinetics of simple systems, and a short introduction to the phase rule. Prerequisites: Chemistry 101 or 121*-122* or 132; and Mathematics 130. 2 lectures, I hour problems.
The properties, preparations, reactions, and basic structural theory of the common classes of aliphatic and aromatic compounds. A laboratory course on preparative organic chemistry accompanies the lectures. Prerequisite: Chemistry 101 or 121*-122* or 132. 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory.
Classical and wave theories of the electronic structure of atoms developed and applied to the rationalisation of the periodic table and the problems of chemical bonding. Application to the systematic chemistry of the non-transition elements. Prerequisite: Chemistry 101 or 121*-122* or 132. 2 lectures, 1 hour problems.
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The determination of inorganic chemical species by volumetric, gravimetric and selected instrumental procedures. The role of analysis as a service function will be stressed. Prerequisite: Chemistry 101 or 121*-122* or 132. 2 lectures, 6 hours laboratory.
The physical principles of bonding and structure developed and applied to such industrial processes and materials as extractive metallurgy, synthesis of industrial chemicals; ceramics and alloys. Prerequisite: Chemistry 201*. 3 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, one term.
Application of wet chemical and instrumental methods in current use to the identification, determination and characterizaton of organic materials. Prerequisites: Chemistry 202*, 206*. 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, one term.
Polymer nomenclature; effects of intermolecular forces on properties of polymers; molecular weight distributions and averages; step-growth polymerization; states of aggregation of polymers; isomerism in polymeric structures; free radical chain-growth polymerization and copolymerization; ionic polymerization. Prerequisites: Chemistry 205*, 206 or equivalent. 3 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, one term.
The application of reversible thermodynamics to chemical reactions. Kinetics of complex homogeneous and heterogeneous reactions, Chemical reactors, Phase equilibria applied to distillation and crystallization. Prerequisites: Chemistry 205*, Math 31*. 3 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, one term.
Petroleum chemistry; the production of important industrial chemicals; synthesis of dyestuffs, pharmaceuticals, pesticides and surfactants. Prerequisite: Chemistry 206*. 3 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, one term.
Carbohydrates; proteins; nucleic acids; lipids; metabolism of these compounds. Prerequisite: Chemistry 206. 3 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, one term.
Introduction to the use of instruments to obtain accurate measurements of physical and chemical properties of materials. Prerequisites: Chemistry 202*, 205*. 1 lecture, 3 hours laboratory, one term.
Extension of Chemistry 308 to dynamic measurements following the course of a chemical reaction or monitoring a continuous process. Chemistry 308*. Prerequisite: I lecture, 3 hours laboratory, one term.
An introduction to the study of matter from the macroscopic and molecular point of view. Classical kinetic theory of gases, thermo-
dynamics, electrochemistry, kinetics, molecular structure, surface phenomena, phase equilibria and macramolecules. A knowledge of calculus is assumed. Prerequisites: Chemistry 101 or 121*-122* or 132; and Mathematics 130. 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory.
Systematic inorganic chemistry of the non-transition elements based on the principles established in Chemistry 231; introducton to nuclear-and radio-chemistry. The laboratory illustrates methods of synthesis and characterization of typical inorganic compounds. Chemistry 231. Prerequisites: 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory.
The thermodynamics of systems of variable composition including real gases and binary solutions of non-electrolytes. Electrochemistry and the thermodynamics of electrolytic solutions. Prerequisites: Chemistry 235 or 325; and Mathematics 236 or 31*, 2 lectures; for General students, 3 hours laboratory.
Correlation between electronic structure and chemical properties and reactivity; stereochemistry; synthetic methods, especially enolate and related condensations, and cyclo-addition reactions; carbohydrate and peptide chemistry. Prerequisite: Chemistry 236, 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory.
Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, hormones, nucleic-acids, and vitamins. Metabolism of these groups of compounds. Physicochemical aspects of biochemistry. Prerequisite: Chem. 236 or equivalent. 2 lectures. (For General students and Honours Biology, 3 hours laboratory.)
The chemistry of the transition elements. Introduction to nuclear and radiochemistry. Prerequisite: Chemistry 241. 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory (except for Honours Chemistry and Physics students).
A course of experiments relating to the following topics: Kinetics, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, phase equilibria, surface chemistry, spectroscopy, physical and chemical properties of organic and inorganic compounds. Prerequisite or co-requisite: Chem. 335. 6 hours laboratory (this laboratory accompanies Chemistry 335).
Electrolytic conductance and transport; thermodynamics of electrolytic solutions; electrode potentials: the measurement of pH; metallic corrosion. Chemistry 305*. Prerequisite: 3 lectures, 3 hours laboratory alternate weeks, one term.
Polymerization reactions; effects of monomer structure, stereoregularity; polymer solutions; degradation and stabilization of polymers; network polymers and polymerization reactions; polymer elasticity.
Department of Chemistry
Prerequisites: Chemistry 303*, 305* or equivalent. 3 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, one term.
An introduction to the physical chemistry of surfaces. Properties of surfaces; quantitative description of a surface; interaction between phases at a surface. Thermodynamic treatment of surfaces; physical adsorption; chemisorption. Practical applications of surface chemistry in chemical industry. Chemistry 305*. Prerequisite: 3 lectures, one term.
Vitamins and hormones; chemistry, production, and mechanism of action of drugs; industrial applications of enzymes and other biological materials. Prerequisite: Chemistry 307*. 3 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, one term.
Introductory systems approach to chemical instruments. Input transducers, electronic and electromechanical modules, readout devices. Optimum operation of instruments. Control systems. Prerequisite: Chemistry 318*. 1 lecture, 3 hours laboratory, one term.
1 hour seminar, one term.
Techniques of separation, determination and characterization of complex materials including ores, resistant alloys, ceramics, synthetic polymers, food and drug products and pesticides. Chemistry 318*. Prerequisite: 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory, one term.
Transitions in polymeric systems, crystallization and effects of crystallinity on polymer properties; types of mechanical behaviour; flow of thermoplastic melts; measurement of mechanical properties; effects of molecular structure, molecular weight and processing history on polymer properties. Prerequisite: Chemistry 403* or equivalent. 3 lectures, 3 hours laborutory, one term.
An introduction to homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis; chemisorption and its relation to catalysis; geometrical and electronic factors. Industrial applications of catalysis. Problems in selection of catalysts. Prerequisite: Chemistry 405*. 3 lectures, one term.
The laboratory time will be divided between analytical study of instrument modules, and synthesis of an instrument system to meet a typical industrial need. Prerequisite: Chemistry 318*. 1 lecture, 3 hours laboratory, one term.
Review of elementary kinetics. Kinetics in homogeneous and heterogeneous reactions. Modern methods in experimental measurement of rates of reaction. Transition state and collision theory. Prerequisite: Chemistry 305*. 2 lectures, one term.
Students will be encouraged to submit a proposal for a project in any area of chemistry; alternatively, a project may be assigned. 9 hours laboratory, two terms (only for Year 4 Applied Chemistry students).
Systematic inorganic chemistry of the transition elements; introduction to selected topics including ligand field theory, magnetochemistry; interpretation of electronic spectra. Organometallic chemistry; chemistry of metal corbonyls, and related compounds. Prereqiusite: Chemistry 331. 2 lectures.
Introduction to quantum chemistry and statistical thermodynamics. Applications to kinetics, surface chemistry, and spectroscopy. Prerequisite: Chemistry 335. 2 lectures, 1 hour problems.
The use of spectroscopic techniques in organic chemistry; analysis of reaction mechanisms; free radical chemistry; a brief introduction to natural product chemistry. Prerequisite: Chemistry 336. 2 lectures.
Selected topics and techniques in modern biochemistry; energy transfer, transport across membranes, comparative aspects of metabolism, mechanism and kinetics of enzyme activity, structural macromolecules. Prerequisite: Chemistry 337. 2 lectures, 3 hours laboratory.
An introduction to research methods and techniques. The student will elect to concentrate this study in one of the following fields of chemistry, viz. analytical, inorganic, organic, physical or biochemistry. 9 hours per week for Honours Chemistry students, 6 hours for Honours Chemistry (Mathematics or Physics Option). 3 hours for Honours Chemistry and Physics students. Only available to such Honours students.
Introductory concepts and definitions; polymer nomenclature; effects of intermolecular forces on polymer properties; molecular weight averages; step-growth polymerization; polymer constitution, configuration and conformation; radical chain-growth polymerization; viny] copolymerization; cationic, anionic and coordinate polyization. Prerequisites: Chemistry 236; 235 or 325. 2 lectures.
Graduate Programme in Chemistry
For both the M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes, a student is expected to combine a thesis embodying the results of some original research with course work. A major field of study should be chosen from the following areas: analytical, inorganic, organic, biochemistry, and physical chemistry. Course work will be appropriate to the area selected and a research director should be chosen from
Analytical Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Biochemistry
Physical Chemistry
Theoretical Chemistry
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members of the department who are presently engaged in various fields of endeavour as listed.
Chemical instrumentation based on analog modules and on direct digital control; continuous analysis by spectrophotometric or electroanalytical techniques; complex ion systems useful in analysis; application of physical methods e.g., ion exchange, solvent extraction, to separation of metallic constituents in aqueous solutions; analysis of rocks, minerals and meteorites.
Studies on inorganic complexes in solution, magnetic susecptibility measurements of metallic complexes; structure determination by X-ray diffraction methods; solutions of metals in molten salts and other non-aqueous media; the chemistry of the lanthanides in nonaqueous solvents; isotopic exchange reactions, ion exchange kinetics and equilibria, nuclear chemistry.
Synthesis of organic substances by electrochemical techniques; abnormal Kolbe reaction of halogenocarboxylic acids; free radical chemistry in general and especially the synthesis and decomposition of peroxy and azo-compounds; studies on heterocyclic compounds; synthesis of natural products (especially alkaloids) and N-heteroaromatic substances; spectroscopic studies (using infrared, ultraviolet, e.s.r. and n.m.r. techniques) of molecular conformation and hydrogen bonding; synthesis and characterization of film-forming polymers; photochemistry; carbohydrate chemistry.
Effects of radiation on proteins and amino acids as studied by electron spin resonance and other techniques; synthetic and degradative studies on enzymes, peptides and proteins; nature of materials excreted by algae.
Studies in molten salt chemistry, especially mass transport phenomena; kinetics of polymer reactions; experimental and theoretical studies of surfaces, surface reactions and catalysis; quantum chemical calculations, methods and the physical nature of the chemical bond; electrochemistry and especially electroplating mechanisms and corrosion studies; spectroscopic studies of species in solution to determine their identity and contribution to the properties of the system; viscous and elastic properties of thermoplastics;; influence of molecular structure and morphology on mechanical properties of polymers. N.M.R. studies of chemical systems.
Transport Phenomena. (Senftleben, and Senftleben-Beenakker effects). Statistical and Quantum Theory. Relaxation Processes in Gases. Ab initio calculations on Simple Molecules.
Details regarding these programmes and the faculty members engaged in them are to be found in a booklet prepared by the Chemistry Department. The booklet also discusses admission procedures, programmes of study, teaching and research facilities and equipment and is sent to every potential graduate student who applies for admission. New areas of research are usually added each year.
Graduate Coures Descriptions
Courses marked with an asterisk (*) are one-term courses; all others are fiulleyear courses.
Nuclear Stability; radioactive law of decay, and mode of decay. Nuclear Models.
The one-electron and two-electron chemical bond as found in diatomic molecules. Covalency, electrovalency, electronegativity and their quantum chemical meaning. Methods for treating bonding in quantum chemistry.
Excited states of nuclei. Nuclear spectroscopy. Applications of radiochemistry.
Selected topics in the field.
Nuclear and electron magnetic resonance spectroscopy; basic principles, derivation and solution of the Bloch Equations, first and second-order interpretation of nuclear magnetic resonance spectra, The application of these techniques and of double irradiation experiments to selected chemical problems.
Projection operators, density matrices, natural spin orbital analysis, configuration interaction, correlation energy, geminals.
627* Selected Topics in Biochemistry
Chemistry of blood coagulation. Recent developments in immunochemistry.
Principles and practice of X-ray, neutron and electron diffraction. Interpretation of diffraction data for structure determinations of inorganic and organic compounds.
An advanced treatment of classical analysis. The application of equilibria and kinetic considerations to the study of deviations from stoichiometric behaviour. The formation and nature of precipitates, non-aqueous solvent methods, analytical separations.
A rigorous treatment of chemical thermodynamics with emphasis on the complete thermodynamic description of a system.
Selected topics in the field of natural products; heterocyclic and alkaloid chemistry; steroids and terpenes, with emphasis on structural determination and biogenesis.
Chemiluminescence, bioluminescence, photosynthesis. Enzyme models.
Symmetry operations. Point groups. Reducible and irreducible representations. Character tables, Molecular vibrations.
Construction of hybrid orbitals. Molecular orbital theory. The Huckel method. Ligand field theory. Application to complex inorganic and organometallic molecules. Prereauisite: Chemistry 640* or its equivalent.
Department of Chemistry
Instrument components and optimum application; rudiments of design; electrical, spectral, migrational and other methods.
A course on the quantum theoretical elucidation of chemical and physical properties of molecules, quantum mechanical principles, quantum mechanical techniques, perturbation and variation methods, molecular orbital theory.
The sterochemistry and chemical reactivity of saturated and unsaturated 3-, 4-, S-, 6- and 7-membered carbocyclic systems, including the decalins and perhydrophenanthrenes. Elimination reactions. Aromaticity, including a study of valence bond isomers and the annuelenes, and homoaromaticity. Reaction mechanism studies utilising isotope effects and transition state concepts. Woodward-Hoffman rules. Classical and nonclassical carbonium ton theories.
Induction, repression and feedback. Inhibition of enzymes; allosteric proteins: regulation of RNA synthesis; chemistry and function of antibiotics.
Optical, nuclear magnetic resonance, mossbauer, nuclear quadrupole and mass spectroscopy and their uses in inorganic chemistry.
Statistical methods applied to the kinetic molecular theory and to the treatment of interacting systems. The kinetics of homogenous reactions in gases with emphasis on unimolecular reactions, and of reactions in condensed phases.
A discussion of classical and newer concepts in the synthesis of organic compounds with emphasis placed on the fundamental behaviour patterns. An integration of experimental facts and modern theories is presented.
Thermodynamics of biological systems; ultracentrifugation; kinetics of enzyme catalyzed reactions; optical rotatory dispersion, etc.
An introduction to the synthetic techniques of inorganic and organometallic chemistry. Chromatography, inert atmospheres, techniques with non-aqueous solvents, high vacuum techniques, etc. The application of these methods to the synthesis of selected groups of inorganic compounds will be discussed.
Graduate students will each present for discussion short colloquia based on their reading of assigned topics. Participation in the discussions, as well as the actual presentation of papers, will be an integral part of the course. Admission to this course will be at the discretion of the Analytical faculty.
Rotational and vibrational spectra of diatomic and polyatomic molecules. Interpretation of infrared and Raman spectra. Force constant calculations. Applications. Prerequisite: Chemistry 640* or its equivalent.
Introduction to ultraviolet, infrared, and resonance spectroscopy, with emphasis on applications to studies of organic molecules.
Tonic equilibria in systems of acids/bases and of metal complexes. Comparisons between the two. Multistage equilibria, systems of polynuclear complexes. Methods for establishing the composition and formation constants of complex species. Factors influencing stability constants. Linear free energy relationships in systems of metal complexes.
Discussion of specialized topics related to the research interests of members of the Department.
Substitution, oxidation-reduction, isomerisation and racemisation reactions of coordinaton compounds in aqueous solutions. Experimental techniques and treatment of data.
The definition and properties of a surface. Methods for measuring such properties, their significance, and theoretical interpretation. Chemisorption and physical adsorption and their relationship to catalysis. Properties and use of catalysts. (This is a course which could be taken by non-physical chemists.)
Graduate students will each present for discussion short colloquia based on their reading of assigned topics. Participation in the discussions, as well as the actual presentation of papers, will be an integral part of the course. Admission to this course will be at the discretion of the Inorganic faculty.
The simple Huckel method, and self-consistent charge method. Pariser-Parr-Pople method. Extended Huckel method and modification for self-consistency. CNDO method. Ligand and crystal field methods. Critical analysis of approximations, assumptions, and errors introduced by such methods. Applications to inorganic and organic molecules. (This is a course which could be taken by non-physical chemists.)
705* Electrolyte Theory
Equilibrium and transport properties of electrolytes and their interpretation in terms of current theory.
Thermodynamics of the adsorbed phase. Surface energetic heterogeneity and methods for dealing with it. Statistical mechanics and quantum mechanics applied to surfaces and adsorption phenomena. The nature of forces involved in the adsorption process.
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