Accelerated general chemistry covering atomic structure, equilibrium, thermodynamics, kinetics, and electrochemistry with lab techniques.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Students report a heavy workload requiring about 10 hours weekly, including frequent exams and extensive textbook reading. The course is fast-paced and difficult, with exams noted as particularly hard and requiring significant study time.
CHEMISTRY ACROSS THE PERIODIC TABLE explores inorganic properties, reactions, and synthesis with emphasis on transition metals and bioinorganic chemistry.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Clark Landis, John Moore, Judith Burstyn, Sam Pazicni: Students report tough labs, medium to hard homework, and varying exam difficulty. Workload includes weekly typed lab reports, problem sets, and lengthy pre-lectures or quizzes under some instructors, making the class super busy.
CHEM 563 teaches experimental physical chemistry principles, focusing on acquiring thermodynamic and kinetic data using laboratory equipment and analyzing results.
CHEM 564 teaches experimental physical chemistry principles for acquiring and interpreting data on molecular structure, dynamics, and macromolecule properties using spectroscopic instrumentation.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Students read handouts and watch videos before class, then complete problems during sessions under Wendt's hands-off guidance.