Chemistry of Materials (CHM322)

This course introduces you to the world of materials science and the role that chemistry plays in both synthesis and applications of various materials. Students will begin with an overview of specific classes of materials such as metals, polymers, ceramics, semiconductors and carbon-based nanomaterials with a focus on commercially relevant systems. This knowledge will then be applied to understand composite materials and how they are used in specific applications such as fuel cells, batteries, solar cells and electrolyzers. A preliminary knowledge of organic nomenclature and analytical chemistry is a prerequisite. Laboratory exercises will be designed to complement your learning in lecture as well as augment skills in scientific writing. Lect. 3, Lab 3. Prerequisite: CHM 301; CHM 300 or CHM 303.  
Useful links:

https://atct.anl.gov/Thermochemical%20Data/version%201.124/index.php

https://ourworldindata.org/

https://atom.calpoly.edu/crystal/

http://prism.mit.edu/xray/education/downloads.html 

https://www.eia.gov/electricity/

https://power.larc.nasa.gov/

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Free/Open-Source software: 

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1. VESTA for crystal structure visualization 

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2. AVOGADRO for molecular modeling and geometry optimization:

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Instrumental Chemistry - CHM 441 

A study of the theory and principles of chemical instrumentation including the application of basic electronics, spectroscopy, separation science and electroanalytical methods of chemical analysis. Lect. 3, Lab 3. Prerequisite: CHM 301; junior standing. Offered Fall. 

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General Chemistry - Part II - CHM 104 

The second half of the two-semester sequence in general chemistry. The course provides an introduction to the topics of chemical kinetics, equilibria in the gas and solution phases, acid-base chemistry, solubility, thermochemistry, and electrochemistry. The laboratory portion of the course serves to reinforce and demonstrate the above concepts through experimentation. Lect. 3, Lab 3, Disc. 1. Prerequisite: grade of "C" or better in CHM 103. Students who are currently enrolled in CHM 104 may not register for this course again until after priority registration (unless they have instructor/department consent). Offered Fall, Spring.