1002y

J. Alexander

Molecules and Matter: Fundamentals of Chemistry

Introduction to the fundamental concepts of chemistry from an electronic and molecular perspective as well as the macroscopic behavior of matter. Emphasis on understanding the chemistry of water and chemistry in water.

2002y

J. Magyar

General Chemistry II Lectures (part of unified course)

Kinetics and mechanisms of chemical reactions; nuclear chemistry and radioactivity; atomic and molecular structure; selected topics in environmental chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry.

2002y/2102y

J. Magyar,
S. Charnick

General Chemistry II Laboratory
(lab only, by special permission)

3230y

D. Merrer

Organic Chemistry I Lectures

Atomic and molecular structure; introduction to aliphatic and aromatic chemistry with emphasis on modern theories; organic reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry, and spectroscopy.

3328y

M. Rao, T. Holtz
& Staff

Introductory Organic Chemistry Laboratory

Basic techniques of experimental organic chemistry. Principles and methods of separation, purification, and characterization of organic compounds. Selected organic reactions.

3232y

A. Williams

Intermediate General Chemistry Lectures

Selected aspects of general chemistry, primarily for premedical and biological science students. Thermodynamics, equilibrium, kinetics, complex ions and coordination compounds, and radiochemistry, with applications to analytical chemistry and biochemistry

3338y/3340y

J. Alexander, C. Rojas, O. Jebejian,
S.Q. Liu

Quantitative and Instrumental Techniques Laboratory

Quantitative techniques in volumetric analysis, radiochemistry, spectrophotometry, and pH measurement.

3252y

S. Chapman

Introduction to Thermodynamics and Kinetics

Introduction to the laws of thermodynamics; application primarily to ideal systems. Free energy and equilibrium. Kinetics: rate laws and mechanisms, experimental techniques.

3254y

Not offered

2008-2009

Methods and Applications in Physical Chemistry

Applications of thermodynamics to real systems; activities; electrochemistry. Transport properties.  Kinetic theory of gases. Radiochemistry. Solids and crystallography.

3368y

A. Williams, S.Q. Liu

Integrated Chemistry Laboratory II

Experiments in various types of spectroscopy

3280y

Not offered

2008-2009

Advanced Organic Chemistry

Survey of topics in structural, mechanistic, and synthetic organic chemistry, including molecular orbital treatment of structure, bonding, and chemical reactivity; elucidation of organic reaction mechanisms; pericyclic reactions; stereoelectronic effects; asymmetric reactions; and natural product total synthesis.  

3282y

K. Harris

Biological Chemistry

Detailed introduction to biochemical building blocks, macromolecules, and metabolism. Structures of amino acids, lipids, carbohydrates, nucleic acids. Protein structure and folding. Enzyme mechanisms, kinetics, allostery. Membranes. Protein and genetic engineering. Catabolism and anabolism with emphasis on chemical intermediates, metabolic energy, catalysis by specific enzymes, regulation.

3590y

K. Harris

Senior Colloquium

Readings, discussions, and presentations about contemporary research in chemistry and biochemistry.

3597y

Staff

Problems in Chemistry

Individual research projects at Barnard or Columbia.

3598y

Staff

External Problems in Chemistry

Individual research projects at other institutions.

3599y

Staff

Problems in Chemistry

Individual research projects at Barnard or Columbia.

3902y

M. Birck
& faculty

Senior Honor Thesis Seminar

Guided research in Chemistry or Biochemistry, under the sponsorship of a faculty member, leading to the senior thesis. Weekly seminar.