Courses by semester
Courses for Spring 2024
Complete Cornell University course descriptions are in the Courses of Study .
Course ID | Title | Offered |
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CHEM1008 |
Academic Support for CHEM 2080
CHEM 1008 reviews material presented in CHEM 2080 lectures and also provides problem-solving strategies and practice. This course is recommended for students who want to improve their chemistry problem-solving skills. CHEM 1008 is not a substitute for CHEM 2080 lectures and recitations.
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Spring. |
CHEM1058 |
Academic Support for CHEM 3580
Reviews material presented in CHEM 3580 lectures and offers practice with CHEM 3580 material. Weekly review sessions focus on the most important topics covered in lecture and office hours held throughout the week are designed to help improve performance in CHEM 3580.
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Spring. |
CHEM1570 |
Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry
Introduction to organic chemistry concepts with emphasis on structure, reactivity, and mechanisms of carbon compounds relevant to the life sciences.
Full details for CHEM 1570 - Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry |
Spring, Summer. |
CHEM2070 |
General Chemistry I
Covers fundamental chemical principles, with considerable attention given to the quantitative aspects and techniques important for further work in chemistry. Main topics include chemical transformations and equations, periodic trends of the elements, electronic structure of atoms, chemical bonding, and the collective behavior of molecules.
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Fall, Spring, Summer. |
CHEM2080 |
General Chemistry II
Covers fundamental chemical principles, including reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, and equilibrium. These principles are presented quantitatively and explored in the laboratory. Considerable attention is given to the quantitative calculations and techniques important for further work in chemistry.
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Fall, Spring, Summer. |
CHEM2090 |
Engineering General Chemistry
Covers basic chemical concepts, such as reactivity and bonding of molecules, introductory quantum mechanics, and intermolecular forces in liquids and solids and gases. Attention will be focused on aspects and applications of chemistry most pertinent to engineering.
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Fall, Spring. |
CHEM2510 |
Introduction to Experimental Organic Chemistry
Introduction to the synthesis, separation, characterization, and handling of materials, including chromatography, extraction, crystallization, infrared spectroscopy, and others. An experiment is performed the first week of lab. Students need to enroll in the course Canvas site and complete the appropriate pre-lab assignments outlined on that site before coming to the first lab.
Full details for CHEM 2510 - Introduction to Experimental Organic Chemistry |
Fall, Spring, Summer. |
CHEM2780 | Methods in Chemical Education II | |
CHEM2900 |
Introductory Physical Chemistry Laboratory
Survey of the methods basic to the experimental study of physical chemistry, with a focus on the areas of chemical equilibrium, kinetics, thermodynamics, and molecular spectroscopy.
Full details for CHEM 2900 - Introductory Physical Chemistry Laboratory |
Spring. |
CHEM3010 |
Honors Experimental Chemistry I
Introduction to the techniques of synthetic organic chemistry. A representative selection of the most important classes of organic reactions is explored in the first half of the semester, augmented by lectures on the reaction chemistry and the theory of separation and characterization techniques.
Full details for CHEM 3010 - Honors Experimental Chemistry I |
Spring. |
CHEM3030 |
Honors Experimental Chemistry III
Introduction to experimental physical chemistry, including topics in spectroscopy and kinetics. The analysis and numerical simulation of experimental data is stressed.
Full details for CHEM 3030 - Honors Experimental Chemistry III |
Spring. |
CHEM3570 |
Organic Chemistry for the Life Sciences
Study of the important classes of carbon compounds-including those encountered in the biological sciences. The course emphasizes their three-dimensional structures, mechanisms of their characteristic reactions, their synthesis, methods of identifying them, and their role in modern science and technology.
Full details for CHEM 3570 - Organic Chemistry for the Life Sciences |
Fall, Spring, Summer. |
CHEM3580 |
Organic Chemistry for the Life Sciences
The course emphasizes the important classes of organic compounds, with particular emphasis on their three-dimensional structures, mechanisms of their characteristic reactions, their synthesis, methods for their identification, and their applications in modern technology and medicine.
Full details for CHEM 3580 - Organic Chemistry for the Life Sciences |
Spring, Summer. |
CHEM3590 |
Honors Organic Chemistry I
The course provides an intensive introduction to organic chemistry as a solid foundation for subsequent study in the fields of chemical, biological, materials and physical sciences. Students will learn a set of important tools and concepts that will enable appreciation and powerful application of modern organic chemistry.
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Spring. |
CHEM3880 |
Basics of Biophysical Chemistry
This course builds on principles of physical chemistry as can be applied to molecular biochemistry and cell biology. Topics include thermodynamics of solutions, equilibrium binding and kinetics of biomolecular processes, oxidation-reduction reactions and electrochemical potential of membranes, and spectroscopy to examine structures and dynamics.
Full details for CHEM 3880 - Basics of Biophysical Chemistry |
Spring. |
CHEM3900 |
Honors Physical Chemistry II
CHEM 3900 is a continuation of CHEM 3890 and discusses the thermodynamic behavior of macroscopic systems in the context of quantum and statistical mechanics. After an introduction to the behavior of ensembles of quantum mechanical particles, the laws of thermodynamics, concepts of equilibrium, and chemical kinetics are covered in detail.
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Spring. |
CHEM4100 |
Inorganic Chemistry
Discussion of chemical bonding and reactivity with an emphasis on the transition metals. A "ground up" approach will be taken, building bonding models from atomic electronic structure to molecular orbital theory. Course will also introduce concepts germane to solid state chemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, and organometallic catalysis.
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Spring. |
CHEM4210 |
Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry Research
Research in inorganic chemistry involving both laboratory and library work, planned in consultation with a faculty member.
Full details for CHEM 4210 - Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry Research |
Fall, Spring. |
CHEM4330 |
Introduction to Analytical Chemistry Research
Research in analytical chemistry involving both laboratory and library work, planned in consultation with a faculty member.
Full details for CHEM 4330 - Introduction to Analytical Chemistry Research |
Fall, Spring. |
CHEM4430 |
Introduction to Chemical Biology Research
Research in chemical biology involving both laboratory and library work, planned in consultation with a faculty member. To apply for independent research, please complete the on-line independent study form at data.arts.cornell.edu/as-stus/indep_study_intro.cfm.
Full details for CHEM 4430 - Introduction to Chemical Biology Research |
Fall, Spring. |
CHEM4610 |
Introduction to Organic Chemistry Research
Research in organic chemistry involving both laboratory and library work, planned in consultation with a faculty member.
Full details for CHEM 4610 - Introduction to Organic Chemistry Research |
Fall, Spring. |
CHEM4770 |
Introduction to Physical Chemistry Research
Research in physical chemistry involving both laboratory and library work, planned in consultation with a faculty member.
Full details for CHEM 4770 - Introduction to Physical Chemistry Research |
Fall, Spring. |
CHEM4810 |
Computational Methods in Chemistry
This course provides a broad overview of modern computational methods in Chemistry. Topics covered will include investigating the statistical mechanics of condensed phase chemical systems using Monte Carlo and Molecular Dynamics, quantum mechanical characterization of molecular energetics and structure using Electronic Structure Theory (Hartree Fock, Perturbation Theory, and Density Functional Theory), and time-dependent approaches to investigate chemical reaction dynamics and kinetics.
Full details for CHEM 4810 - Computational Methods in Chemistry |
Spring. |
CHEM4980 |
Honors Seminar
In the Chemistry Honors Seminar students will present their research in written and oral form. The course will also include a broader discussion of professional issues and life skills in the world of chemistry.
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Spring. |
CHEM5120 |
Capstone Research Project
Supervision of Capstone Research Project.
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Fall, Spring. |
CHEM5810 |
Computational Methods in Chemistry
This course provides a broad overview of modern computational methods in Chemistry. Topics covered will include investigating the statistical mechanics of condensed phase chemical systems using Monte Carlo and Molecular Dynamics, quantum mechanical characterization of molecular energetics and structure using Electronic Structure Theory (Hartree Fock, Perturbation Theory, and Density Functional Theory), and time-dependent approaches to investigate chemical reaction dynamics and kinetics.
Full details for CHEM 5810 - Computational Methods in Chemistry |
Spring. |
CHEM6080 |
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I: Organometallic Chemistry
Synthesis, structure and reactivity of coordination and organometallic compounds including applications in catalysis.
Full details for CHEM 6080 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I: Organometallic Chemistry |
Spring. |
CHEM6090 |
Nanomaterials: Chemistry and Physics
This course will provide a foundational background in the science of nanoscale materials, a research field that has been extremely active for more than twenty years. Simplified models of quantum mechanics, band theory, statistical mechanics, thermodynamics, and surface science will be presented. This theoretical background will be used to understand the structure and properties of inorganic materials, such as nanocrystals and nanowires, and organic materials, such as carbon nanotubes, graphene, and π-conjugated molecules. Previous exposure to quantum mechanics at the level of the Schrödinger equation will be assumed. The intended audience is first-year graduate students and upper-level undergraduate students in chemistry and related fields, including applied physics, physics, and materials/chemical/electrical/mechanical engineering.
Full details for CHEM 6090 - Nanomaterials: Chemistry and Physics |
Spring. |
CHEM6250 |
Advanced Analytical Chemistry I
Application of NMR spectroscopy and high-resolution mass spectroscopy in organic chemistry, metabolomics, chemical biology, synthesis, inorganic chemistry, and polymer chemistry. Optional labs provide hands-on experience with NMR and MS instruments in the Cornell Chemistry Department and at Boyce Thompson Institute.
Full details for CHEM 6250 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry I |
Spring. |
CHEM6660 |
Synthetic Organic Chemistry
Modern techniques and strategies of organic synthesis including catalysis, radical chemistry, photochemistry, and electrochemistry, application of organic reaction mechanisms and retrosynthetic analysis to the problems encountered in rational multistep synthesis, with particular emphasis on modern development in synthesis design.
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Spring. |
CHEM6690 |
Modern Catalytic Reactions in Organic Synthesis
Catalysis is fundamental and essential to modern organic synthesis. This course will cover topics in transition metal catalysis, biocatalysis, photoredox catalysis, and electrosynthesis with a focus on reaction mechanism and synthetic applications. Topics of current interest are emphasized.Transition metal-based catalysts are invaluable in both organic and polymer synthesis. This course begins with an overview of organometallic chemistry and catalysis. Subsequent modules on catalytic synthesis of small molecules and polymers are then presented. Topics of current interest are emphasized.
Full details for CHEM 6690 - Modern Catalytic Reactions in Organic Synthesis |
Spring. |
CHEM6880 | Basics of Biophysical Chemistry | |
CHEM7880 |
Modern Methods in Structural Biology
Course will cover: 1) the physics of scattering and image formation, 2) macromolecular crystallography, 3) small-angle X-ray scattering, and 4) cryo-electron microscopy. Students will learn the theoretical principles of structural biology and gain practical experience with modern methods in data processing, structure determination, refinement, validation, and interpretation.
Full details for CHEM 7880 - Modern Methods in Structural Biology |
Spring. |
CHEM7910 |
Advanced Spectroscopy
The chief aim of this course is to provide an understanding of how the tools of modern spectroscopy can be applied to unravel the structural and dynamical properties of molecular systems, with a focus on optical techniques. The course will briefly cover the theoretical basis of light-matter interactions and factors governing the vibrational and electronic spectra of diatomic and polyatomic molecules. The main portion of the course will address current topics in spectroscopic research with a survey of different techniques and the theory behind them. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to understand and interpret the results of a wide array of steady-state and optical spectroscopic techniques applied to complex molecules.
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Spring. |
CHEM7960 |
Statistical Mechanics
Introduces the fundamentals of statistical mechanics: ensembles, distributions, averages, and fluctuations, building to the treatment of systems of interacting molecules. Topics from equilibrium statistical mechanics include structure and thermodynamics of molecular liquids, critical phenomena, and computational statistical mechanics. Topics from nonequilibrium statistical mechanics include spectroscopy, chemical kinetics, transport, and the microscopic origins of irreversibility.
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Spring. |