CHEM7670 - Applications of Group Theory

Status
A
Activity
LEC
Section number integer
1
Title (text only)
Applications of Group Theory
Term
2024C
Subject area
CHEM
Section number only
001
Section ID
CHEM7670001
Course number integer
7670
Meeting times
MW 10:15 AM-11:44 AM
Level
graduate
Instructors
Daniel J Mindiola
Kristen Muscat Simon
Description
This course will provide a fundamental understanding of symmetry, the character tables, how to derive these, and apply them in spectroscopy, and molecular orbital diagrams. The course will require some fundamental understanding of matrix algebra, and apply concepts of symmetry to derive character tables, predict spectroscopic properties of molecules, and derive molecular orbitals diagrams including hydridized orbitals.
Course number only
7670
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No

CHEM7460 - Intermediate Organic Chemistry

Status
A
Activity
REC
Section number integer
631
Title (text only)
Intermediate Organic Chemistry
Term
2024C
Subject area
CHEM
Section number only
631
Section ID
CHEM7460631
Course number integer
7460
Level
graduate
Instructors
Christopher B Kelly
Description
This course will include a review of basic reaction mechanisms, stereoelectronic effects, functional groups and acid-base chemistry. The course will emphasize the writing of mechanisms using the curved-arrow notation and organic reactions. Bonding and electronic structure theories and more involved mechanisms will be discussed. Students are expected to have a good working knowledge of reactions, functional groups, stereochemistry and mechanisms from undergraduate organic chemistry. Students will be expected to review basic concepts in Organic Chemistry and spectroscopy. The course will include lectures and recitations, and students are expected to attend and participate.
Course number only
7460
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No

CHEM7460 - Intermediate Organic Chemistry

Status
A
Activity
LEC
Section number integer
630
Title (text only)
Intermediate Organic Chemistry
Term
2024C
Subject area
CHEM
Section number only
630
Section ID
CHEM7460630
Course number integer
7460
Level
graduate
Instructors
Christopher B Kelly
Description
This course will include a review of basic reaction mechanisms, stereoelectronic effects, functional groups and acid-base chemistry. The course will emphasize the writing of mechanisms using the curved-arrow notation and organic reactions. Bonding and electronic structure theories and more involved mechanisms will be discussed. Students are expected to have a good working knowledge of reactions, functional groups, stereochemistry and mechanisms from undergraduate organic chemistry. Students will be expected to review basic concepts in Organic Chemistry and spectroscopy. The course will include lectures and recitations, and students are expected to attend and participate.
Course number only
7460
Use local description
No

CHEM7210 - Mathematics for Chemistry

Status
A
Activity
LEC
Section number integer
1
Title (text only)
Mathematics for Chemistry
Term
2024C
Subject area
CHEM
Section number only
001
Section ID
CHEM7210001
Course number integer
7210
Meeting times
TR 10:15 AM-11:44 AM
Level
graduate
Instructors
Zahra Fakhraai
Kristen Muscat Simon
Description
This course examines the basic mathematics needed for physical chemistry, including (but not limited to) a brief review of linear algebra, Fourier transforms, delta functions, optimization, and the residue theorem. Depending on the year, selected other topics will also be included.
Course number only
7210
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No

CHEM6014 - Chemical Information for Physical Chemists

Status
A
Activity
LEC
Section number integer
1
Title (text only)
Chemical Information for Physical Chemists
Term
2024C
Subject area
CHEM
Section number only
001
Section ID
CHEM6014001
Course number integer
6014
Level
graduate
Instructors
Judith N. Currano
Description
This course examines the structure and organization of the chemical literature in the fields of physical and theoretical chemistry chemistry and introduces techniques used to search this literature, focusing on the logic and thought processes necessary for effective information retrieval. The course takes an "under the hood" look at the organization and functionality of a variety of different databases and search systems, and, while learning information retrieval skills, students gradually become familiar with the structure of the chemical literature, the purposes of each genre, and the steps of the scientific publication process. Because of the diversity of research foci in physical and theoretical chemistry, the course is survey in nature, devoting time to a wide variety of tools and search strategies and demonstrating Penn’s collections in chemistry, mathematics, physics, materials science, and engineering. In addition to teaching search skills, we briefly examine methods of choosing a publication venue and the use and limitations of citation information when evaluating authors, institutions, and journals. The semester closes with a brief introduction to personal data management and a discussion of the ethics surrounding scientific communication.
The course is taught at a level appropriate for graduate students and advanced undergraduates and requires permission of the instructor to register. Undergraduate students should have taken two semesters of organic chemistry prior to enrolling. Students should have an interest in physical or theoretical chemistry research.
Course number only
6014
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No

CHEM6011 - Chemical Information for Biological Chemists

Status
A
Activity
LEC
Section number integer
1
Title (text only)
Chemical Information for Biological Chemists
Term
2024C
Subject area
CHEM
Section number only
001
Section ID
CHEM6011001
Course number integer
6011
Level
graduate
Instructors
Judith N. Currano
Description
This course examines the structure and organization of the chemical literature in the field of biological chemistry and introduces techniques used to search this literature, focusing on the logic and thought processes necessary for effective information retrieval. The course takes an "under the hood" look at the organization and functionality of a variety of different databases and search systems, and, while learning information retrieval skills, students gradually become familiar with the structure of the chemical literature, the purposes of each genre, and the steps of the scientific publication process. Search skills are taught using a combination of lecture and laboratory activities, and students learn advanced text-based search techniques, protein and nucleotide sequence and structure similarity search strategies, basic substructure and reaction search strategies, and methods of retrieving property information and profiling substances by their properties. Students will also undertake a detailed examination protein and small molecule crystal structure databases. In addition to search skills, the students are exposed to strategies for choosing a publication venue; the use and limitations of citation information when evaluating authors, institutions, and journals; and the basic principles behind peer review. The semester closes with a brief introduction to personal data management and an in-depth discussion of the ethics surrounding scientific communication.
The course is taught at a level appropriate for graduate students and advanced undergraduates and requires permission of the instructor to register. Undergraduate students should have taken two semesters of organic chemistry prior to enrolling. Students should have an interest in biochemistry or molecular biology research.
Course number only
6011
Use local description
No

CHEM5640 - Organometallics

Status
A
Activity
LEC
Section number integer
1
Title (text only)
Organometallics
Term
2024C
Subject area
CHEM
Section number only
001
Section ID
CHEM5640001
Course number integer
5640
Meeting times
TR 8:30 AM-9:59 AM
Level
graduate
Instructors
Karen Ila Goldberg
Kristen Muscat Simon
Description
This course is focused on molecular species that contain metal-carbon bonds, and the role of these compounds in catalytic processes and organic synthesis. Aspects of the synthesis, structure and reactivity of important classes of organometallic compounds such as metallo alkyl, aryl, alkene, alkylidene and alkylidyne complexes are surveyed for the d and f block metals. Emphasis is placed on general patterns of reactivity and recurring themes for reaction mechanisms.
Course number only
5640
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No

CHEM5621 - Inorganic Chemistry II-A

Status
A
Activity
LEC
Section number integer
1
Title (text only)
Inorganic Chemistry II-A
Term
2024C
Subject area
CHEM
Section number only
001
Section ID
CHEM5621001
Course number integer
5621
Meeting times
MW 10:15 AM-11:44 AM
Level
graduate
Instructors
Kristen Muscat Simon
Neil C Tomson
Description
This course provides an introduction to key concepts in inorganic chemistry, including an overview of the origins of periodic trends, an introduction to various bonding theories (crystal field theory, valence bond theory, and molecular orbital theory), and the kinetics of elementary reactions of coordination complexes. Density functional theory calculations will be performed by students (no experience necessary) to support key concepts developed in the course.
Course number only
5621
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No

CHEM5550 - Macromolecular Crystallography: Methods and Applications

Status
A
Activity
LEC
Section number integer
401
Title (text only)
Macromolecular Crystallography: Methods and Applications
Term
2024C
Subject area
CHEM
Section number only
401
Section ID
CHEM5550401
Course number integer
5550
Level
graduate
Instructors
Ronen Marmorstein
Description
This is an introductory course on methods and applications of macromolecular structure determination using X-ray crystallography. The course will be broken up into three parts: 1) Principles of X-ray crystallography involving didactic lectures on the technique with weekly problem sets; 2) Workshops on macromolecular structure determination involving hands-on experience with the technology; 3) Student "journal club" presentations on current high impact publications involving X-ray crystal structure determination. Prerequisite: Undergraduate calculus and trigonometry.
Course number only
5550
Cross listings
BMB5540401
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No