BIOCHEM 729
Advanced Topics
1–3 creditsBIOCHEM 729 covers specialized subjects of current interest in biochemistry.
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This graduate course covers various selected topics in contemporary macromolecular and biophysical chemistry.
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The course difficulty is rated as moderate, with a rating of 3 out of 5.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Covers single molecule approaches to biology, including literature review and research presentations on techniques like fluorescence microscopy and optical trapping.
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CHEM 115
Chemical Principles I
5 creditsCHEMICAL PRINCIPLES I explores matter's atomic and molecular view, focusing on quantum theory, structure, and bonding.
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Reviewers describe the material as insanely difficult and the workload as heavy, requiring many hours of weekly study and completion of all assignments.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025CHEM 299
Directed Study
1–4 creditsCHEM 299 is a directed study course involving a mentored research project arranged with a faculty member.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleCHEM 561
Physical Chemistry I
3 creditsCHEM 561 covers macroscopic theory including thermodynamics, chemical and phase equilibria, and kinetic theory of gases.
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The course is described as difficult with hard homework assignments that are intended to set students up for success on exams.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026CHEM 562
Physical Chemistry II
3 creditsCHEM 562 covers molecular theory including quantum chemistry, molecular structure, spectra, and statistical mechanics.
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Historical reviews of Arun Yethiraj, Qiang Cui: Students reported high difficulty with unclear exam preparation. Reviews cited disconnects between homework, lectures, and tests, with some noting exams covered material not taught in class.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026CHEM 563 teaches experimental physical chemistry principles, focusing on acquiring thermodynamic and kinetic data using laboratory equipment and analyzing results.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026CHEM 564 teaches experimental physical chemistry principles for acquiring and interpreting data on molecular structure, dynamics, and macromolecule properties using spectroscopic instrumentation.
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Students read handouts and watch videos before class, then complete problems during sessions under Wendt's hands-off guidance.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026CHEM 681
Senior Honors Thesis
2–4 creditsCHEM 681 is a mentored research course for students completing a thesis in an Honors program.
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CHEM 682
Senior Honors Thesis
2–4 creditsCHEM 682 is a mentored research course for students completing a thesis in an Honors program.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleCHEM 699
Directed Study
1–6 creditsCHEM 699 is a directed study course involving an advanced mentored research project arranged with a faculty member.
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Historical reviews of Bassam Shakhashiri: Reviewers rated the difficulty as low, with scores of 1 and 2 out of 5.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026CHEM 901
Seminar-teaching of Chemistry
0–1 creditsCHEM 901 is a seminar on the role of teaching assistants in undergraduate chemistry instruction.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025CHEM 960
Seminar-physical Chemistry
0–2 creditsCHEM 960 is a graduate seminar in physical chemistry featuring presentations of recent research by external and internal speakers.
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