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Chemistry

BIO104   E CREDIT:2   AUTUMN  
Foundation of Biochemistry

To study chemical basis of life. Introduction to the chemical nature and biological properties of low-molecular-weight substances and biopolymers as well as the biochemistry of basic cellular metabolism.
BIO312   E CREDIT:2   WINTER  
Biochemistry

Nitrogen cycle in the biosphere, biological nitrogen fixation, biosynthesis and catabolism of amino acids, proteins, nucleic acids, porphyrins, etc. Recommended to be taken after FOUNDATION OF BIOCHEMISTRY
CHM101   E CREDIT:2   WINTER  
Concepts in Chemistry

Origin and occurrence of the chemical elements, atomic structure and the periodic table. Atomic approach to the structure of materials and fundamental properties of inorganic and organic compounds.
CHM102   E CREDIT:2   SPRING  
Foundation of Chemistry Laboratory

To acquire the basic concepts of chemistry, experimental techniques, and customs required to carry out chemistry experiments, through selected experiments from Organic, Analytical, Inorganic, and Physical Chemistry.
CHM103   J CREDIT:2   SPRING  
General Chemistry

This course deals with the ideas of chemical bonds, molecular structure and molecular orbitals to understand chemical reactions and chemical kinetics, concerning the change of matter and energy, chemical thermodynamics and electrochemistry.
CHM104   J CREDIT:2   AUTUMN  
Introduction to Chemistry

Covers the basic concepts necessary for chemistry which is the study of matter. Knowledge of high school chemistry or advanced mathematics are not required.
CHM211   J CREDIT:2   AUTUMN  
Analytical Chemistry I

To study the basics of the separation of matter and qualitative and quantitative analytical methodologies through chemical equilibrium and chemical reactions.
CHM212   J CREDIT:2   WINTER  
Analytical Chemistry Laboratory

Through the analysis of river water, the basic analytical methodologies of analytical chemistry, such as error analysis, volumetric analysis and colorimetric analysis etc are studied.
CHM221   E CREDIT:2   AUTUMN  
Inorganic Chemistry I

Inorganic Chemistry I firstly deals with the basics of atomic, electronic and molecular structure, then covers bonding theory, and aims to give an understanding of the periodicity of the elements and the most important aspects of inorganic chemistry, which are the structure, properties and reactivities of inorganic substances and the relationship between them.
CHM231   J CREDIT:2   WINTER  
Organic Chemistry I

This course deals with the relationship between the structures of organic compounds and their physical properties as well as their chemical reactivity and also covers the rules determining the reactivity and reaction mechanism.
CHM232   J CREDIT:2   SPRING  
Organic Chemistry Laboratory

Students learn physical and chemical properties of organic compounds through experiments. Training is given in the correct handling of chemicals, synthesis and structural determination of organic compounds. Desirable to take Organic Chemistry I as well.
CHM241   J CREDIT:2   SPRING  
Physical Chemistry I

This lecture course aims to study the basics of quantum theory, e.g. wave equation, wave function and expectation value.
CHM242   J CREDIT:2   SPRING  
Physical Chemistry Laboratory

Experiments in quantitative measurement of thermodynamic, electrochemical and spectroscopic properties of materials.
CHM251   J CREDIT:2   AUTUMN  
Experiments in Chemistry

This course applies the skills acquired in the General Chemistry Laboratory to investigate experimentally selected aspects of Organic, Analytical, Inorganic, and Physical Chemistry.
CHM311   J CREDIT:2   WINTER  
Analytical Chemistry II

This course deals with quantitative separation and analysis of matter based on knowledge of Analytical Chemistry I. Trace analysis and instrumental analysis are also introduced.
CHM313   J CREDIT:2   AUTUMN   Offered Alternate Year
Selected Topics in Analytical Chemistry

Studies on ultra trace and precision analysis. Total overview of latest analytical methods as the basis of material science.
CHM321   J CREDIT:2   WINTER  
Inorganic Chemistry II

The chemistry of the s and p block elements and compounds.
CHM322   E CREDIT:2   SPRING  
Inorganic Chemistry III

The chemistry of the transition metals, concentrating on coordination chemistry and covering complex geometries, reaction mechanisms, electron configurations, bonding in complexes, optoelectronic spectra, magnetism.
CHM323   J CREDIT:2   SPRING   Offered Alternate Year
Selected Topics in Inorganic Chemistry

This course presents the chemistry of the d block elements and exemplifies the principles learned in Inorganic Chemistry I.
CHM324   E CREDIT:2   AUTUMN  
Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory

This course aims to give students familiarity with certain aspects of inorganic chemistry, in particular, experimental, synthetic and analytical techniques, transition metal complexes, color, magnetic properties, structural types and isomers.
CHM331   J CREDIT:2   SPRING  
Organic Chemistry II

Students learn the synthetic methods and reactivities of organic compounds such as carbonyl compounds and aromatic compounds.
CHM332   J CREDIT:2   AUTUMN  
Organic Chemistry III

Students learn the characteristics of heterocyclic compounds and biomolecules such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids from the viewpoint of organic chemistry.
CHM333   J CREDIT:2   SPRING   Offered Alternate Year
Selected Topics in Organic Chemistry

Studies on transition metal catalytic reactions using organometallic complexes and discussion based on literatures of recent research.
CHM341   J CREDIT:2   AUTUMN  
Physical Chemistry II

Understanding the structure of the hydrogen atom based on the Schrodinger wave equation. Diatomic and polyatomic molecules are explained by introducing molecular orbital.
CHM342   J CREDIT:2   WINTER  
Physical Chemistry III

Basic principles of spectroscopy applying the quantum chemistry from Physical Chemistry I and II. Statistical thermodynamics linking quantum chemistry and thermochemistry.
CHM344   J CREDIT:2   WINTER   Offered Alternate Year
Selected Topics in Physical Chemistry

Studies on recent experimental and theoretical methods in chemistry to understand the basis of the physical changes of matter and energy.
CHM351   J CREDIT:2   WINTER  
Advanced Laboratory in Chemistry I

The advanced synthetic reactions, purification and separation, and structure determination of organic compounds and organometallics will be studied.
CHM352   J CREDIT:2   WINTER  
Advanced Laboratory in Chemistry II

To study up to date synthetic methods, separation and analysis used in chemical research.
CHM381   J,E CREDIT:2   SPRING  
Studies in Chemical Research I

Advanced studies of special interest topics in Chemistry. Language of instruction differs by year.
CHM382   J,E CREDIT:2   AUTUMN  
Studies in Chemical Research II

Advanced studies of special interest topics in Chemistry. Language of instruction differs by year.
PHY201   E CREDIT:2   SPRING  
Mathematics for Natural Scientists

This course provides an introduction to mathematics mainly for physicists. Recommended to be taken after at least two fundamental Mathematics courses, LINEAR ALGEBRA I and CALCULUS.
STH391   CREDIT:3/(9)   EVERY TERM  
Senior Thesis

Senior students, under the guidance of an advisor, will select a subject related to their major and prepare a senior thesis. The final product should represent the efforts of one year of sustained and rigorous thinking, research, and writing. Required of all students in their senior year.