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Introduction to the chemistry of transition metal organometallics. Descriptions of the bonding, synthesis, structures, and reactions of major classes of organometallic compounds, as well as their role in organic synthesis and catalysis.

Molecular orbital theory, resonance, acid-base theory and mechanisms of organic reactions including unimolecular and bimolecular substitution reactions and intramolecular rearrangements.

The utilization of certain types of reactions for the synthesis of compounds having significance to organic or bioorganic chemistry. Examples include addition/elimination; oxidation/reduction; free radical; carbanionic; pericyclic; and other types of reactions.

Detailed studies of the use of modern instrumental methods for the identification of organic and organometallic compounds. Emphasis on mass, nuclear magnetic resonance, infrared, and electronic spectroscopies.

Application of theory of thermodynamics to chemical systems, including methods of quantum statistics.

Basic concepts of wave mechanics and the application to topics of interest to chemists.

Students will broaden and deepen their understanding of some of the fundamental concepts in chemistry and also explore how these concepts are best learned by adolescents.

Advanced discussion of topics of importance to contemporary inorganic and organometallic chemistry, including group theory; acid-base behavior; structure, bonding, and reaction mechanisms of metal complexes; and bio-inorganic chemistry.

Explores the interrelationships of chemistry within the aquatic environment. Topics will include (1) energy flow and transformations, (2) chemical cycles in the environment, (3) fate and transport of chemical in surface and subsurface water, soil, and air; (4) aquatic chemistry, including the carbon dioxide cycle, precipitation reactions, complexation reactions, and redox chemistry; (5) phase interactions, (6) aquatic microbial biochemistry, (7) water pollution, and (8) water treatment.

Introduces the chemistry occurring within both natural and polluted atmospheres, with an emphasis on fundamental principles. Topics include: gas-phase chemistry, aerosol formation and heterogeneous chemistry, meteorology, and current environmental issues (ozone holes, global warming, etc.). Class activities will include discussions of technical papers drawn from contemporary scientific literature and simulations of environmental problems through computer models.

Topics of special or current interest offered periodically. Credit and prerequisite vary with nature of course offerings which may include physical inorganic chemistry, organometallic chemistry, spectroscopy, photochemistry, heterocyclic chemistry, synthesis, polymer chemistry, topics in biochemistry chemistry, quantum chemistry, computers, or selected topics in chemical education.