Courses given by the Department of Chemistry


Course Code Course Name METU Credit Contact (h/w) Lab (h/w) ECTS
CHEM101 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I 5 4.00 2.00 7.0

Course Content

(For BIO, BIOED, PHYS and PHED students) A basic course emphasizing the metric system, introduction to stoichiometry, the structural and physical properties of matter, i.e., electronic structure of atoms, chemical binding, molecular geometry, hybridization and molecular orbitals and the states of matter, i.e., gases, liquids and solids.

CHEM102 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II 5 4.00 2.00 7.5

Course Content

(For BED, PHYS and PHED students) Continuation of 2340101. Discussion of physical properties of solutions, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, chemical thermodynamics and electrochemistry.

CHEM105 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I 4 4.00 0.00 9.0

Course Content

(For CHEM and CHED students.) A basic course primarily intended for majors in chemistry includes experiments related to basic chemical principles. Properties of matter, periodic table, chemical bond and states of matter. Laboratory work includes some basic chemical reactions.

CHEM106 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II 4 4.00 0.00 9.0

Course Content

(For CHEM and CHED students.) This course is the continuation of 234105 and includes experiments related to the topics of the course: Chemical thermodynamics, Kinetics, Equilibrium, i.e., acid-base Equilibria, Solubility, Electrochemistry, Nuclear, Organic and Biochemistry.

CHEM107 GENERAL CHEMISTRY 4 3.00 2.00 6.0

Course Content

(One term course for students of EE, CE, IE, FDE, ENVE, CENG, AEE, ME.) Introduction to atomic and electronic structure, chemical bonding, molecular structure and bonding theories, properties of liquids, solids and solutions, chemical equilibrium, kinetics, thermodynamics, metal complexes, organic compounds and nuclear chemistry.

CHEM111 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I 4 3.00 2.00 6.0

Course Content

(For GEOE, METE, MINE, PETE and CHE students) A basic course emphasizing the metric system, introduction to stoichiometry, the structural and physical properties of matter, i.e., electronic structure of atoms, chemical binding, molecular geometry, hybridization and molecular orbital and the states of matter, i.e., gases, liquids and solids.

CHEM112 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II 4 3.00 2.00 6.0

Course Content

(For GEOE, METE, MINE, PETE and CHE students) Discussion of physical properties of solutions, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, chemical thermodynamics and electrochemistry.

CHEM115 GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I 2 0.00 4.00 2.0

Course Content

A basic experimental courserelated to basic principles of chemistry.

CHEM116 GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II 2 0.00 4.00 2.0

Course Content

A basic experimental course related to basic principles of chemisty.

CHEM200 COLLOQUIUM IN CHEMISTRY I 0 0.00 2.00 1.0

Course Content

A course to inform students about the nature of chemistry and chemistry education and to orientate students. The course is to be conducted in the form of seminars and conferences by the faculty and respected chemists from industry. Should be taken only one semester during the first two years.

CHEM220 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 4 3.00 2.00 6.0

Course Content

(For CHE students) Introduction to Organic Chemistry. A new mechanistic approach to the study of chemical reactions and survey of hydrocarbons, alcohols, esters, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids (and their derivatives), amines. The course emphasizes the fundamental properties of organic compounds.

CHEM221 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY 4 4.00 0.00 7.0

Course Content

(For CHEM and CHED students) Fundamental principles and theories of analytical chemistry. Quantitative analysis by gravimetry. Aqueous solution chemistry. Theory of titrimetric methods of analysis, quantitative analysis by volumetry, data evaluation and statistical treatment.

CHEM222 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY II 3 3.00 0.00 7.0

Course Content

(For CHEM and CHED students) A course making students familiar with several instruments and instrumental techniques that are currently used in industry and in research laboratories. Electroanalytical, spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques.

CHEM223 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY 3 0.00 6.00 5.0

Course Content

(For CHEM and CHED students) Gravimetric and volumetric methods of analysis, applications. Related projects.

CHEM224 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II 3 0.00 6.00 6.0

Course Content

(For CHEM and CHED students) Instrumental methods for chemical analysis. Experiments for principles and applications of atomic and molecular spectrometry, electroanalytical methods and chromatography.

CHEM229 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY FOR ENGINEERS 4 3.00 2.00 6.0

Course Content

An Introduction to Organic Chemistry A new mechanistic approach to the study of chemical reactions and survey of Hydrocarbons, Alcohols, Esters, Aldehydes and Ketones, Carboxylic Acids and their derivatives, Amines, Aminoacids and Proteins. The course emphasizes fundamental properties of organic compounds.

CHEM230 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY FOR ENGINEERS 4 3.00 2.00 6.0

Course Content

Fundamentals and theories of analytical chemistry. Data evaluation, errors. Theory and applications of volumetry and electroanalytical chemistry,

CHEM231 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 5 3.00 4.00 7.0

Course Content

Introduction to Organic Chemistry. A new mechanistic approach to the study of chemical reactions and survey of hydrocarbons, alcohols, esters, aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, amines, amino acids and proteins.

CHEM233 INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTY 2 2.00 0.00 4.0

Course Content

(For Chem Students)
An introduction to Organic Chemistry. A short summary of chemical bonds, Lewis structures, formal charge, resonance, atomic and molecular orbitals, hybridization of organic molecules and geometries. Representative carbon compounds: functional groups. Fundamental principles of Organic reactions. Nomenclature and conformational analysis of Alkanes. The course emphasizes Stereochemistry and ionic reactions i.e. nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions.
Prerequisite: CHEM 106

CHEM234 ORGANIC CHEMISTY I 4 4.00 0.00 7.0

Course Content

((For Chem Students)
Introduction to Organic Chemistry. A new mechanistic approach to the study of chemical reactions and a survey of Alkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes, Alcohol and Ethers. The course emphasizes Stereochemistry and fundamental properties of organic compounds.
Prerequisite: CHEM 220 or CHEM 229 or
CHEM 231 or CHEM 233

CHEM236 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB. I 2 0.00 4.00 4.0

Course Content

Applications of general organic chemistry laboratory techniques.
Prerequisite: CHEM 233
Prerequisite or co requisite: CHEM 234.

CHEM252 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I 4 4.00 0.00 7.0

Course Content

This course is designed to provide the basic knowledge on thermodynamics and the first and the second laws of thermodynamics. The first part of this course covers material equilibrium, standard thermodynamics of reaction and reaction equilibrium. In the final part of the course, real gases, kinetic theory of gases and phase equilibria are discussed.

CHEM254 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I 2 0.00 4.00 6.0

Course Content

Experimental techniques related to the content of physical chemistry courses (Gases, Liquids, Colligative Properties, Phase Equilibria, Thermochemistry).

CHEM257 MATHEMATICS FOR CHEMISTS 4 4.00 0.00 7.0

Course Content

Functions of single and multivariables, partial differential, Laxgrange multipliers. Newton-Raphson method. Numerical integration. First order differential equations of types exact, linear, homogenous, separable. Higher order differential equations with constant coefficients. Matrixes, and determinants. Set of linear equations. Emphasis on chemical problems.

CHEM281 FUND.OF ANAL.AND INORG.CHEMISTRY 3 3.00 0.00 5.0

Course Content

This course is designed to give some basic concepts of analytical and inorganic chemistry. Chemical analysis, evaluation of data, gravimetry, volumetry, neutralization, precipitation, oxidation and reduction titrations, coordination chemistry, structure of solids, chemistry of metals and non-metals.

CHEM282 FUND.OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 3 3.00 0.00 5.0

Course Content

An introduction to organic chemistry. A new mechanistic approach to the study of chemical reactions and survey of hydrocarbons, alcohols, esters, aldehydes, ketones carboxylic acids and their derivatives; aromatic compounds, amines, aminoacids and proteins. The course also emphasizes fundamentals of biochemistry; enzymes, metabolic transformations, membrane structure and functions.

CHEM283 GENERAL CHEMISTRY 4 3.00 2.00 7.0

Course Content

(One term course for students of ELE) A short summary of structure of matter, stoichiometry, chemical reaction in solution, energy and thermochemistry. Discussion of atomic structure, chemical bonding, properties of gases, liquids and solids. Basic concepts of thermodynamics, kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acid-base equilibrium, solubility and simultaneous equilibria, electrochemistry and organic chemistry.

CHEM301 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II 4 4.00 0.00 7.0

Course Content

Detailed study of Aromatic Compounds, Aldehydes, Ketones, Carboxylic acids (and their derivatives), and amines. The course also introduces students to spectroscopic identification of organic compounds. Mechanistic approach is used throughout the course.
Prerequisite: CHEM 234 or CHEM 220 and consent of the department.

CHEM303 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB. II 3 0.00 6.00 4.0

Course Content

Synthetic applications of organic laboratory techniques. Prerequisite: CHEM 236.
Prerequisite or co requisite: CHEM 301.

CHEM322 INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS I 4 4.00 0.00 7.0

Course Content

(For CHEM and CHED students)
A course making students familiar with several instruments and instrumental techniques that are currently used in industry and in research laboratories. Electroanalytical, spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques.
Prerequisite: CHEM 221

CHEM324 INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS LABORATORY I 3 0.00 6.00 4.0

Course Content

(For CHEM and CHED students)
Instrumental methods for chemical analysis. Experiments for principles and applications of atomic and molecular spectrometry, electroanalytical methods and chromatography.
Prerequisite: CHEM 223
Prerequisite or co requisite: CHEM 322.

CHEM331 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I 4 4.00 0.00 7.0

Course Content

Introduction to Organic Chemistry. A new mechanistic approach to the study of chemical reactions and a survey of Alkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes, Alcohol and Ethers. The course emphasizes Stereochemistry and fundamental properties of organic compounds.

CHEM332 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II 4 4.00 0.00 7.0

Course Content

Detailed study of Aromatic Compounds, Aldehydes, Ketones, Carboxylic acids (and their derivatives), and amines. The course also introduces students to spectroscopic identification of organic compounds. Mechanistic approach is used throughout the course.

CHEM333 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB .I 2 0.00 4.00 4.0

Course Content

Applications of general organic chemistry laboratory techniques.

CHEM334 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB .II 3 0.00 6.00 4.0

Course Content

Synthetic applications of organic laboratory techniques.

CHEM343 INTRODUCTION TO POLYMER SCIENCE 3 3.00 0.00 4.0

Course Content

Brief history of macromolecular science, some basic concepts of polymer science, polymers in nature, synthetic polymers, resins, blends and plastics, polymer composites, ceramics. Homo and block copolymers, branched and network polymers.

CHEM350 QUANTUM CHEMISTRY 4 4.00 0.00 5.0

Course Content

Particles and waves, principles of quantum mechanics, stationary states. Electronic structure of atoms and molecules. The chemical bond. Approximate methods. Vibrational, rotational and electronic transitions. Spectroscopy.

CHEM353 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II 4 4.00 0.00 7.0

Course Content

This course covers an extensive application of physicochemical topics such as kinetics of elementary and complex reactions, molecular reaction dynamics, electrochemical systems and problems related to the topics.

CHEM355 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II 2 0.00 4.00 4.0

Course Content

Experimental techniques related to the content of physical chemistry courses (Gases, liquids, chemical kinetics, thermochemistry, Electrochemistry).

CHEM361 INORGANIC CHEMISRTY I 4 4.00 0.00 7.0

Course Content

Atomic structure, periodic table, inorganic nomenclature, chemical bonds, molecular structure and symmetry, covalent bond, molecular orbital theory, solid state, acids and bases. The course includes some demo experiments, model building and video shows.
Prerequisite: CHEM 252

CHEM362 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY II 4 4.00 0.00 7.0

Course Content

Coordination compounds, oxidation and reduction, systematic chemistry of the metals, hydrogen and its compounds, main group organometallic compounds, systematic chemistry of the nonmetals.

CHEM364 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY 2 0.00 4.00 4.0

Course Content

Safety and basic techniques in inorganic chemistry laboratory, synthesis and characterization of some inorganic compounds. Structure and reactivity of some inorganic compounds.

CHEM400 COLLOQUIUM IN CHEMISTRY II 0 0.00 2.00 0.5

Course Content

A course to guide students about professional opportunities, issues and responsibilities; to inform about the recent advances in the field. Areas in chemistry research. The course is to be conducted in the form of seminars and conferences by the faculty and respected chemists from industry. Should be taken for only one semester during the last two years.

CHEM401 SUMMER PRACTICE 0 0.00 2.00 8.0

Course Content

Six weeks of summer practice in industry after third year, under the quidance of the department.

CHEM403 INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY I 4 4.00 0.00 7.5

Course Content

Definitions of chemical plant production, economics of chemical productions, separation methods. Discussion of the properties and the production methods of basic chemicals.

CHEM404 INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY II 3 3.00 0.00 7.5

Course Content

Discussion of basic organic chemicals, their properties industrial productions and their inter-relations with emphasis on the economic aspects of chemical production.

CHEM405 ADVANCED LABORATORY PRACTICE 3 0.00 6.00 7.5

Course Content

Synthesis of Inorganic and Organic compounds and quantitative and qualitative characterization of the products by instrumental analysis.

CHEM406 INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY 2 0.00 4.00 7.5

Course Content

Experiments based on major industrial processes, operations and methods of analysis of industrial chemicals and materials.

CHEM407 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY III 3 3.00 0.00 7.5

Course Content

Detailed information on the chemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, proteins and nucleic acids.

CHEM408 INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS II 3 3.00 0.00 9.0

Course Content

For course details, see https://catalog2.metu.edu.tr.
CHEM412 SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY: PATENTS IN CHEMICAL INNOVATIONS 3 3.00 0.00 7.5

Course Content

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CHEM413 BIOCHEMISTRY 3 3.00 0.00 7.5

Course Content

A chemical approach to biochemistry. A study of the structures and functions of biomolecules, metabolism and bioenergetics, replication, transcription and translation processes with an emphasis on the chemical structures, transformations.

CHEM414 CHEMISTRY OF METABOLIC PATHWAYS 3 3.00 0.00 3.0

Course Content

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CHEM416 ARTIFICIAL ENZYMES 3 3.00 0.00 7.5

Course Content

A study of synthetic molecules that mimic the actions of, or interact with the biomolecules. Using pertinent literature examples, design and synthesis of enzyme models, artificial enzymes, de novo designed proteins and molecular receptors will be discussed.

CHEM424 ANALYTICAL SEPARATION METHODS 3 3.00 0.00 7.5

Course Content

A brief review of physical separation principles, solvent extraction, distillation. Theory and applications of GLC, HPLC and Ion Chromatography. Contemporary developments in chromatographic techniques.

CHEM425 ATOMIC AND MOLECULAR SPECTROMETRY 3 3.00 0.00 7.5

Course Content

Instrumental systems and principles for chemical analysis of atoms and molecules using spectrometric techniques. Detailed studies in instrumental design, analytical parameters and applications.

CHEM426 CHEMOMETRICS FOR ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY 3 3.00 0.00 7.5

Course Content

Basic statistics for analytical chemistry. Principles of experimental design, factorial and fractional factorial designs. Response surface methodology.

CHEM428 INTRODUCTION TO BIOANALYTICAL SENSORS 3 3.00 0.00 7.5

Course Content

A systematic and comprehensive introduction to the principle feactures of bionalytical sensors, their consruction and applications in a range of fields are discussed.

CHEM429 SIMULATION TECHNIQUES IN THEORETICAL CHEMISTRY 3 2.00 2.00 7.5

Course Content

Introduction to scientific computing. Simulation techniques in Theoretical Chemistry and Biology, such as Molecular Dynamics, Molecular Quantum Chemistry, protein folding and neural networks. Hands-on development of simple computational codes
Prerequisite: CHEM 257 or Consent of the instructor.

CHEM431 INTRODUCTION TO CRYSTALLOGRAPHY 3 3.00 0.00 7.5

Course Content

Lattice Structure, Symmetry of Crystals, Crystal Lattices and Space Groups, Properties of X-rays, Diffraction, Structure Determination by Powder Methods, Structure Determination by Single Crystal Methods.

CHEM432 SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY&INORGANICMATERIA 3 3.00 0.00 7.5

Course Content

Solids, Bonding in Solids and Electronic Properties, Lattice Defects and Non-stoichiometry, Low Dimensional Solids, Zeolites, Optical Properties of Solids Magnetic Properties of Solids, Supercondictivity, Inorganic materials.

CHEM433 CHEMISTRY OF TRANSITION METALS 3 3.00 0.00 7.5

Course Content

Electronic spectra of complexes, Reaction Mechanism of d-Block Complexes, d-and-f- Block Organometallic Compounds, Catalysis.

CHEM434 SELECTED TOPICS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY 3 3.00 0.00 7.5

Course Content

A survey of selected topics dealing with experimental techniques and set-ups used in analytical chemistry.

CHEM435 BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY 3 3.00 0.00 7.5

Course Content

The important reactions in biological systems. The stereospecifity and the mechanism of reactions.

CHEM437 INORGANIC STRUCTURAL CHEMISTRY 3 3.00 0.00 7.5

Course Content

The course deals with the elucidation and description of the spatial order of atoms in a compound, describes the structural principles of inorganic molecules and solids using traditional concepts as well as modern approaches. Relations of structures and properties are also discussed.

CHEM438 PHYSICAL METHODS IN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY 3 3.00 0.00 7.5

Course Content

General introduction to Spectroscopy, Electron absorption spectroscopy, Infrared Spectroscopy, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy, Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectroscopy, Mössbauer Spectroscopy, X-Ray Diffractions.

CHEM439 MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY&PHOTOCHEMISTRY 3 3.00 0.00 7.5

Course Content

A short summary of quantum mechanics, molecular symmetry and group theory, rotational, vibrational and electronic spectroscopies, photoelectron and related spectroscopies, photochemistry, lasers and laser spectroscopy.

CHEM440 CHEMISTRY OF NUTRITION I 3 3.00 0.00 7.5

Course Content

This course is designed to give insights into chemistry of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins, fat and water soluble vitamins and minerals in human nutrition. Deficiencies, requirements, sources, toxicities (if any) of these nutrients together with their interactions will be covered.

CHEM441 REACTION MECHANISMS IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 3 3.00 0.00 7.5

Course Content

Course is designed to show how basic principles of organic chemistry work out in explaining the variation of reactivity with structure , the occurrence of electrophiles, nucleophiles and radicals and their behaviour in the fundamental reactions of organic chemistry such as substitution, addition, elimination and rearrangement.

CHEM442 INDUSTRIAL CHEMICAL CALCULATIONS 3 3.00 0.00 7.5

Course Content

Units, dimensions and their conversions, review of selected topics to stoichiometric calculations, material balances, energy balances, combined material and energy balances.

CHEM444 THE CHEMISTRY OF DYES AND PIGMENTS 3 3.00 0.00 7.5

Course Content

Detailed information on the dyes and pigments of organic and inorganic nature.

CHEM447 SURFACE CHEMISTRY 3 3.00 0.00 7.5

Course Content

Thermodynamics of interfaces, Laplace and Kelvin Equations, surface films on liquids, adsorption of gases on solids. Electrical double layer, double layer interaction and particle coagulation, stabilization and coagulation of suspensions. Emulsion stability and microemulsions.

CHEM448 HETEROCYCLIC CHEMISTRY 3 3.00 0.00 7.5

Course Content

The relationship between structure and chemical and physical properties of pi-deficient and pi-excessive heterocyclic compounds. The synthesis of heterocyclic compounds are briefly discussed.

CHEM450 ELECTROCHEMISTRY II 3 3.00 0.00 7.5

Course Content

Electro-reduction and oxidation mechanisms of various compounds, principles and applications of polarography, cyclic voltammetry, chrono voltammetry and similar techniques along with metal coating and corrosion are among the subjects covered in this course. Applications of these techniques in polymer chemistry and synthesis and characterization of conducting polymers.

CHEM452 NUCLEAR ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES 3 3.00 0.00 7.5

Course Content

Introduction to Nuclear sciences. Radioactive decay. Interaction of radiation with matter. Radiation detection and measurement. Radio analytical techniques and applications. Nuclear analysis techniques in medicine, geology and archeology.

CHEM453 ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY 3 3.00 0.00 7.5

Course Content

Chemical problems related to environment. Energy balance of the earth, ozone in the stratosphere, micro meteorology, acid deposition, greenhouse effect, photochemical smog and particles in the environment.

CHEM455 POLYMER CHEMISTRY I 3 3.00 0.00 7.5

Course Content

A comprehensive course in high polymer chemistry. Polymer chains and characterization methods. Statistics and kinetics of polymerization reaction. Structure and property relations of bulk polymers. Properties of commercial polymers.

CHEM456 POLYMER CHEMISTRY II 3 3.00 0.00 7.5

Course Content

Introductory information about polymer characterization in solution and in bulk. Polymer conformation and configuration, polymer solutions, molecular weight determinations, thermal, mechanical, physical properties, polymer crystallization, morphology in solid state, polymer structure - property relations.

CHEM457 ORGANIC CHEM. SOME BIOL.ACTIVE COMPOU. 3 3.00 0.00 7.5

Course Content

The course is designed to enable students to adopt a more critical outlook towards organic synthesis. Certain fundamental chemical reactions leading to molecules with biological or synthetic significance are reviewed. Some of the classes of compounds studied: steroids, alkaloids, postglandines, B-lactams, tetracyclines. Certain aspects of the pharmaceutical industry including that of Turkey is surveyed.

CHEM464 SUSTAINABLE LIVING AND GREEN CHEMISTRY 3 3.00 0.00 7.5

Course Content

Sustainability with its four dimensions; ecological, economic, social and cultural/worldview. Green Chemistry, resources waste, soil, food, energy, problems, alternatives and solutions.

CHEM465 POLIMER TECHNOLOGY&RELATED INDUSTRIES 3 3.00 0.00 7.5

Course Content

Structure-Property relations of commercially important polymers. Manufacturing and processing of natural synthetic fibers, rubbers and plastics. The basic industrial organic chemistry of monomer and polymer synthesis. The industrial chemistry of paints, varnishes and lacquers.

CHEM466 CHEM. & SPECT.TECH.FOR BIOL. MACROMOL. 3 3.00 0.00 7.5

Course Content

This course covers theory and applications of selected chemical and spectroscopic techniques which are necessary for the study of biochemical systems. Absorption, circular dichroism, luminescence and polarization, NMR, ultra-centrifugation, viscometry, electrophoresis, x-ray scattering and diffraction techniques.

CHEM468 POLYMERIC MATERIALS 3 3.00 0.00 7.5

Course Content

Introduction to polymer science and classification of polymers. Basic of polymerization reactions and synthesis of polymers. Chemical and physical structure of polymers and their characteristics. Thermal and mechanical properties of polymers. Other physical properties and chemical resistance of polymers. Commodity plastics and rubbers. Engineering polymers and advanced polymer technologies.

CHEM469 INTRODUCTION TO MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY 3 3.00 0.00 7.5

Course Content

This course focuses on how theory and technique are used as tools to understand the behaviours and properties of biological macromolecules. Thermodynamics and kinetics of conformational changes and ligand interactions.

CHEM471 SPECTROSCOPIC METHODS IN ORGANIC CHEM. 3 3.00 0.00 7.5

Course Content

Analysis of organic molecular structures by the use of modern spectroscopic and spectrometric methods of UV, IR, mass, and NMR.

CHEM472 SPECTROSCOPIC METHODS IN CHEMISTRY 3 3.00 0.00 9.0

Course Content

Structure elucidation of compounds by the use of modern spectroscopic and spectrometric methods. Prerequisites: CHEM 221 and CHEM 234 or Consent of the department.

CHEM476 POLYMER MATERIALS SCIENCE 3 3.00 0.00 7.5

Course Content

In this course, properties of polymer materials are discussed with a certain depth by stressing on the structure and property relationships. The viscoelastic properties of polymers are reviewed by use of available theories and their significance in polymer properties are discussed.

CHEM478 POLYMER COMPOSITES 3 3.00 0.00 7.5

Course Content

In this course, a very important class of materials known as composites are discussed. Polymer composites containing certain fillers, polymer blends and polymer foams are covered in the course emphasizing on the related equations connecting filler characteristics with various mechanical, physical and other properties

CHEM481 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY III 3 3.00 0.00 9.0

Course Content

Electronic spectra of complexes, Reaction Mechanism of d-Block Complexes, d-and-f- Block Organometallic Compounds, Catalysis.

CHEM483 INTRODUC. TO SURFACE&COLLOID CHEMISTRY 3 3.00 0.00 7.5

Course Content

Basic terms in surface and colloid chemistry, the kinetic properties of disperse systems, interfacial phenomena, the optical and electrical properties of colloids, the preparation and stability of colloids, properties of gels, emulsions, foams and aerosols.

CHEM484 POLYMER SOLUTIONS 3 3.00 0.00 7.5

Course Content

In this course, the principles of solubility, solvation and association of polymers and swelling properties of gels are outlined. Basic principles of polymer solution thermodynamics, phase equilibria in polymer solutions and polymer solution viscosities are studied

CHEM485 PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF SURFACES AND ORGANIC THIN FILMS 3 2.00 2.00 7.5

Course Content

Yüzey yapısı: İki boyutlu gerçek ve ters örgüler, Miller indeksleri, yüzey yapıları için notasyon. Yüzey termodinamiği. Yüzey dinamiği: titreşimler, adsorpsiyon, desorption, difüzyon. Yüzey kimsayal bağları ve kataliz. Yüzey analitik teknikleri: saçılma, spektroskopi, mikroskopi. Organik ince filmler: thiol ve silane kendiliğinden düzenlenmiş tek tabakaların ve organik yarı iletken filmlerin hazırlanması, karakterizasyon ve uygulamaları.

CHEM486 POLYMERIC BUILDING MATERIALS 3 3.00 0.00 7.5

Course Content

A brief review of polymers, their synthesis and properties. Detailed information about polymers in Composites, concrete composites, foams, adhesives and sealants, solar energy conservation, roofing and flooring and polymer degradation.

CHEM489 COMPUTATIONAL CHEMISTRY 3 2.00 2.00 7.5

Course Content

Theoretical methods in computational chemistry, ranging from wave function methods to density functional theory and response theory methods. Hands-on practice with popular quantum chemistry software.

CHEM491 DEVELOPMENTS OF CHEMISTRY I 3 3.00 0.00 7.5

Course Content

Chemical apparatus techniques and chemicals used for dying and tanning in Mesopotamia since 4000 B.C. are explained. Precious metals such as gold, silver and imitations of precious stones handled by Mesopotamian and Egyptian chemists are examined. The influence of Greek philosophers an experimental chemistry practiced in Mesopotamia and Egypt are discussed.

CHEM492 DEVELOPMENTS OF CHEMISTRY II 3 3.00 0.00 7.5

Course Content

An introduction to modern Chemistry since alchemy is made. The role of late alchemists and development of organic and inorganic chemistry are discussed. Historical development of electrochemistry, thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, polymer chemistry, chemistry of photographic emulsions, rocket propellants and nuclear chemistry are examined. The history of some basic laws of chemistry is examined.

CHEM493 USE OF COMPUTERS IN CHEMISTRY II 4 3.00 2.00 7.5

Course Content

Programming in PASCAL; transfer of data PASCAL into windows environment. Graphics; applications in various fields of chemistry.

CHEM495 CHEMISTRY IN POPULAR CULTURE 3 3.00 0.00 7.5

Course Content

Review of the chemical facts which are used in popular media. A summary of chemistry in daily life, from medicines to toxic compounds, explosives, anesthetics and daily products etc.
Prerequisite: Chem 301 or Consent of the department.

CHEM496 CHEMISTRY BEYOND THE LAB: BONDING SCIENCE AND BUSINESS 3 3.00 0.00 7.5

Course Content

This comprehensive course is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the role of chemistry in the industrial setting, while also equipping them with the knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of corporate functions and drive innovation.
During the course, students will be exposed to the world of product development. They will unravel the methodologies employed in proposing synthesis strategies, taking into consideration the dynamic factors of industrial-scale production, cost-effectiveness, and safety. Through engaging case studies and practical exercises, students will develop problem-solving skills tailored to the challenges encountered during the development process.
In parallel, students will explore the role of corporate functions and their interdependencies within the chemical industry. Students will learn how to generate, assess, and refine innovative ideas, taking into account financial viability and strategic alignment with corporate objectives. Throughout the course, emphasis will be placed on adopting a customer-centric approach, considering market dynamics, customer needs, and technical feasibility to drive innovation that resonates deeply with end-users.
The course also offers students a unique opportunity to harness their acquired knowledge and skills as they engage in the development, presentation, and defense of their own business ideas. They will face the discerning scrutiny of a distinguished panel composed of academic and business leaders, who will provide invaluable feedback and insights. This experience will foster their ability to articulate the value proposition of their innovations while effectively navigating financial considerations, corporate strategy, and technical feasibility.
By the culmination of this course, students will be equipped with a holistic understanding of the chemical industry to apply their acquired chemistry knowledge within an industrial context.

CHEM499 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH 3 1.00 4.00 10.0

Course Content

This course is intended to improve the research capabilities of graduating students. Each student will be project and an academic advisor; lectures will be given on research design, data evaluation and report writing. A final report and/or a seminar is required at the end of the semester.

CHEM500 M.S. THESIS 0 0.00 0.00 50.0

Course Content

Program of research leading to M.S. degree, arranged between student and a faculty member. Students register to this course in all semesters starting from the beginning of their second semester while the research program or write-up of thesis is in progress.

CHEM501 SEMINAR IN CHEMISTRY I 0 0.00 2.00 10.0

Course Content

This seminar consists of meetings among the department staff, invited guests and graduate students to discuss recent developments in Chemistry.

CHEM502 SEMINAR IN CHEMISTRY II 0 0.00 2.00 10.0

Course Content

A continuation of 2340501.

CHEM504 CHEMISTRY OF OPTOELECTRONIC SYSTEMS 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

Course Content

Organic molecules and polymers, Conjugated Polymers, synthesis, optical and electrical properties, Applications of conjugated systems: solar cells, light emitting diodes, electrochromic devices and transistors. Some of the characterization techniques for morphology (such as AFM, TEM, XRD, etc.)

CHEM510 RESEARCH METHODS AND ETHICS IN CHEMISTRY 0 0.00 0.00 10.0

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The course is designed and planned for graduate students requiring philosophical and ethical background knowledge. The course content is strongly related to the students daily research activity: the process of research, literature review, experimentation, ethical issues in academic research and writing.

CHEM511 RADIATION CHEMISTRY 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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Interaction of radiation with matter, ions, excited states, radicals, radiation chemistry of water and aqueous solutions. Radiation chemistry of some chemical systems. Applications.

CHEM512 DEGRADATION&STABILIZATION OF POLYMERS 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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The concept of polymer degradation is discussed. The types of degradation and the resultant chemical changes in the polymer are reviewed. The stabilization of polymers against these undesirable deteriorating effects and some industrial problems of degradation and stabilization are discussed.

CHEM515 PHYSICAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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Molecular properties. Free energy and entropy. Acids and bases, Hammet equation. Catalysis. Free energy relationships. Isotope effects. Solvent effects. Molecular structure and chemical reactivity.

CHEM517 COLLOID&SURFACE CHEMISTRY OF SOIL 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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Disperse systems, their description and basic mechanical behavior, soil minerals, basic silicate structures and clay minerals, clay suspensions: electrical double layer theories, solid-liquid, solid-gas, solid-solid interfaces. Chemical soil stabilization. Laboratory work consist of related experiments.

CHEM518 COORDINATION AND CATALYSIS 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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A review of structures and properties of coordination compounds. The use of organotransition metal complexes to catalyze the conversion of unsaturated substance into alcohols, ketones, carboxylic acids, aldehydes, polymers, etc. Discussions of reaction mechanism of catalytic isomerization, hydrogenation, hydroformylation addition, substitution, metathesis reaction, activation of oxygen and nitrogen, and their importance in industry.

CHEM519 NANOCHEMISTRY 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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Chemistry of nanomaterials. Different types of nanomaterials (metal nanoparticles, semiconductor nanoparticles, nanowires, nanorods, nanotubes, quantum dots, fullerenes, clusters). Synthesis and characterization methods, surface modification, functionalization, assembly, special properties (such as optical, electronic, catalytic, magnetic). Application of nanomaterials (fuel cell, catalysis, batteries, sensing and imaging, drug delivery).

CHEM520 NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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Basic theory of NMR, macroscopic treatment, NMR in laboratory and rotating frames, NMR signal, resolution and sensitivity, NMR instrumentation, NMR parameters, proton NMR, chemical shift, Spin-spin coupling, Analysis of complex spin systems.

CHEM524 HIGH RESOLUTION NMR 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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Principles of pulsed NMR, Fourier Transformation spectrum accumulation, double-resonance techniques, data handling, 13C-NMR spectroscopy, Multiple pulse methods, INEPT and DEPT, spectrum editing, two dimensional NMR, dynamic NMR, NMR in solid state.

CHEM525 MASS SPECTROMETRY 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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Basic principles of mass spectroscopy. Ionization and fragmentation processes, their thermochemical aspects. Mass spectrometers: vacuum instruments, ion sources, mass analyzers, detectors. Applications in analytical, organic, physical and polymer chemistry.

CHEM528 POLYMER MOLECULAR WEIGHTS 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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Fundamental concepts on the various molecular weights of polymers and their distributions. Fractionation and their procedures, membrane osmometry, end group determination, light scattering from solutions, viscometric methods, ultracentrifuge sedimentation method and various methods for the determination of molecular weights of linear polymers related with their physical properties.

CHEM529 ORGANIC STEREOCHEMISTRY 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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Basic concepts of stereochemistry. Resolution of racemic forms, preparation of streoisomers, asymmetric synthesis, chiroptical methods in structure elucidation.

CHEM531 REACTIVE INTERMEDIATES I 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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Carbonise: structure and reactivity, generation of carbones, cycloadditionreactions of carbones, insertion and rearrangement, synthetic application. Nitrenes: generation insertions of nitrenes and rearrangement and synthetic application. Singlet oxygen: generation, reaction of singlet oxygen, chemistry of bicyclic endoperoxides. Consent of the department reaction mechanism in organic chemistry is strongly recommended.

CHEM532 CHEMISTRY OF NUTRITION 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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The Chemistry, functions, deficiencies, recommended intakes, toxicities, if any, and sources of carbonhydrates, lipids, proteins, water soluble B and C vitamins, a soluble A, D, E, K vitamins, major minerals e, g, Na, K, Ca, P and trace minerals e, g, Zn, Fe, Se, Cr, I, Cu, Mn and others in human nutrition.

CHEM533 ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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A detailed study of structures, properties, characterization, synthesis and reactions of organometallic compounds as well as their applications to organic synthesis and homogeneous catalysis. Discussion of oxidative addition, reductive elimination, insertion, elimination, ligand substitution reactions, nucleophilic and electrophilic addition and abstraction. The main objective of the course is to show how organometallic chemistry has responded to the challenge of synthesizing novel organic chemicals for research and industry.

CHEM534 REACTIVE INTERMEDIATES II 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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Strained Compounds: Arynes, cycloalkynes and cycloallenes, Bridgehead double bonds, tetrahedrane, benzene isomers. Radicals: Structure, generation and reactivity, decomposition mechanism of radicals. Carbocations: Generation, reactivity, rearrangement, synthetic application. Carbonions: Structure, reactivity, rearrangement. Consent of the department Reaction Mechanism in Organic Chemistry is Strongly recommended.

CHEM537 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY OF MACROMOLECULES 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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Discussion of chemistry of monomer and polymer formations. Stereochemistry of polymer structure and forces of stereoregulation. Step-growth and chain-growth polymerization reactions. Homogenous and heterogenous catalysis of polymerizations. Degradation reactions of polymers.

CHEM540 GROUP THEORY AND ITS CHEM. APPL. 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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The course consists of two parts. In the first, principles, definitions and theorems of group theory, molecular symmetry representations of groups, group theory and quantum mechanics; in the second part, applications; symmetry aspects of molecular orbital theory, ligand field theory. VIS and UV spectra of transition metal complexes, metalligand bonding, molecular vibrations, and symmetry rules are considered.

CHEM542 X-RAY ANALYSIS 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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Production and properties of X-rays. Geometry of crystals, symmetry operations, point and space groups. Theory of X-ray diffraction, powder and single crystal diffraction patterns. Determination of crystal structures and unit cell dimensions. Fourier transform Rietveld analysis. Analysis by X-ray diffraction and fluorescence methods.

CHEM543 PHYSICAL CHEM.OF MACROMOL. IN SOLUTIO 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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Molecular weight distribution in linear and nonlinear chains. Configuration and conformation of chain molecules. Thermodynamics of macromolecular solutions. Phase equilibria in polymer systems. Frictional properties of dissolved macromolecules. Survey of recent theories for characterization of macromolecules in dilute solutions with special emphasis on the related experimental methods.

CHEM546 ATOMIC SPECTROMETRY 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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Fundamentals of atomic spectrometry and signal generation. Novel optical and instrumental designs. Atomic absorption spectrometry, flame, furnace, platinum loop, tungsten wire atomizers, vapour generation techniques, atom trapping systems. Inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry and mass spectrometry. Electrothermal vaporization techniques. Flow injection and other automated systems in atomic spectrometry.

CHEM547 CHEMICAL SENSORS 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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Contemporary trends in analytical chemistry. Analytical figures of merit; selectivity, sensitivity and detection limits. Chemical sensors based on fiber optic spectrometry, electrochemistry and acoustic interactions.

CHEM548 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY OF INTERFACES 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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Viscous behaviour of dispersion, diffusion and sedimentation of colloidal particles, surface tension, contact angle and wetting, experimental methods, adsorption from solution, electrical properties of colloids, stability of dispersion, thin films, hydrodynamical effects and colloidal stability.

CHEM549 TOTAL SYN.OF NAT.COMPOUNDS 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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Recent publications about the total synthesis of natural compounds, their backgrounds and biological activities. Synthetic strategies (retrosynthetic analysis), methods, reagents and experimental conditions in the synthesis of these compounds. Introduction of the logic of total synthesis and the rationale for the invention and the use of important synthetic methods used in organic chemistry.

CHEM555 MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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A short summary of quantum mechanics, rotational spectra of molecules, rotation-vibration spectra of molecules, absorption and emission of radiation by molecules, molecular symmetry and group theory, electronic spectra of molecules.

CHEM560 INORGANIC REACTION MECHANISMS 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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After a brief review of the present theories which account for metal-ligand bonding, the mechanisms of inorganic reactions in solution are studied under the following subtitles, 1) Ligand substitution reactions of square-planar, tetrahedral and octahedral transition metal complexes, 2) Electron transfer reaction, 3) Oxidative addition reactions. 4) Catalysis reactions.

CHEM562 INORGANIC PHOTOCHEMISTRY 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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Introduction to excited states (ES), ES lifetimes and reactions. Techniques in continuous and flash photoloysis. Kinetic of photophysical processes. Charge transfer photochemistry. Substitutional Photochemistry of First Row and Heavier Transition Elements. Photochemistry of Carbonyl Complexes. Type of laser used in TRO and TRIR techniques.

CHEM564 STRUCTURE &MORPHOLOGY OF MACROMOLECULE 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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Molecular structure of macromolecules. Types of macromolecules with respect to crystal structure. Crystallization of polymeric compounds. Morphology of polymers. Degree of crystallinity in polymers. Optical properties of polymeric materials. Macrostructure from small-angle x-ray scattering. Microstructure from wide-angle x-ray diffraction.

CHEM565 FIBRE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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Properties of Polymers used for fiber formation, Properties and classification of fibers, methods of spinning fibres and characterization, Melt spinning technologies are discussed.

CHEM568 BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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Classification, and characterization of materials which are used in biomedical area. Metals, metal alloys, ceramics, polymers and their structure-property relationships. Tissue and blood response to implants and their tests.

CHEM571 BLOCK AND GRAFT COPOLYMERS 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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Preparation of block copolymers by living anionic polymerization, free radical polymerization, cationic polymerization, stepgrowth polymerization and other techniques. Characterization of block copolymers. Mechanical and thermal properties. Synthesis and properties of graft copolymers.

CHEM574 INORGANIC POLYMERS 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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Definition and special characteristics of inorganic polymers. Preparation and structure of two, three, three-four and greater than four network polymers. Polyphosphates, ultraphosphates, borophosphate, boron nitride, polymeric sulfur nitride, silicate glasses, borosilicate glasses, glass ceramics. Applications of inorganic polymers in technology.

CHEM589 EXP. TECHN. IN ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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Sampling and analysis techniques used in atmospheric research. Overview of natural and polluted environments, experimental kinetics, mechanics and spectroscopic techniques, monitoring techniques for gaseous criteria pollutants, environmental chambers, sampling and collection of gaseous pollutants and atmospheric particulate matter, determination of sizes of particles, determination of chemical composition.

CHEM591 ADVANCED TOPICS IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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Basic and some advanced topics of organic chemistry, reaction mechanisms and molecular orbital theory.

CHEM592 ADVANCED CHEM. PERSECTIVES IN BIOCHEM. 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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Review of selected Biochemistry topics at an advance level with a chemical perspective. Physical interactions that determine the properties of proteins, conformational properties of polypeptide chains, proteins in solution and in membranes. An advanced treatise on the photosynthesis and electron transport chain.

CHEM593 ADVANCED TOPICS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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This is one of the three courses should be taken by first year graduate students working in the area of Analytical Chemistry. Chemical Equilibrium, Statistical methods in Analytical Chemistry, Advance instrumentation one the main subject.

CHEM595 ADVANCED TOPICS IN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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Review of undergraduate inorganic topics at advanced level. After a short summary of atomic and molecular structure , MO orbitals of polyatomic molecular, MO theory and band theory of solids, bonding and electronic structure of coordination compounds and structures and synthesis of organometallic compounds will be discussion.

CHEM597 ADVANCED TOPICS IN PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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Basic principles of statistical thermodynamics, quantum chemistry, photochemistry and some other advanced topics of physical chemistry.

CHEM599 FRONTIER MOLECULAR THEORY OF ORGA. CHE 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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a) M.O. Theory and frontier molecular orbitals,b) Frontier molecular orbitals and the chemical reactivity, c) HSAB principle, d) Primary and secondary orbital interactions, e) Regioselectivity, periselectivity, stereoselectivity and FMO theory, f) Applications.

CHEM600 PH.D. THESIS 0 0.00 0.00 130.0

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Program of research leading to Ph.D. degree, arranged between student and a faculty member. Students register to this course in all semesters starting from the beginning of their third semester while the research program or write-up of thesis is in progress.

CHEM601 SEMINAR IN CHEMISTRY III 0 0.00 2.00 10.0

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This seminar consists of meetings among the department staff, invited guests and graduate students to discuss recent developments in Chemistry.

CHEM602 SEMINAR IN CHEMISTRY IV 0 0.00 2.00 10.0

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A continuation of 2340601.

CHEM701 CHEMISTRY OF PHEROMONES 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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For course details, see https://catalog2.metu.edu.tr.
CHEM704 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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For course details, see https://catalog2.metu.edu.tr.
CHEM708 CHIRAL CATALYSTS IN ASYMMETRIC SYNTHESI 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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For course details, see https://catalog2.metu.edu.tr.
CHEM712 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY: REACTIONS&SYNTHESIS 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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For course details, see https://catalog2.metu.edu.tr.
CHEM713 ORGANIC SYNTHESIS 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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For course details, see https://catalog2.metu.edu.tr.
CHEM714 METHODS OF PHYSICAL&CHEMICAL ANALYSIS&THEIR APPL. 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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For course details, see https://catalog2.metu.edu.tr.
CHEM715 PREP.&CHARACT. OF MULTICOMPONENT POLYMER SYST. 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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For course details, see https://catalog2.metu.edu.tr.
CHEM716 SUPRAMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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Fundamentals of supramolecular chemistry, host-guest interactions, molecular recognition, design, synthesis and characterization of functional supramolecular systems, light harvesting assemblies, molecular sensors, molecular shuttles, artificial enzymes, molecular design of functional materials.

CHEM728 CHEMICAL ANALYSIS AND MODIFICATION TECHIQUES OF BIOMATERIAL 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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Chemical and physical imbalance between surface and bulk, surface chemistry, surface free energy, methods used for surface modification, techniques for chemical analysis of surfaces, parameters affecting protein adsorption, cell attachment and biocompatibility.

CHEM736 STRUCTURE AND REACTIVITY IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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Fundamentals of Bonding theory in organic molecules; Resonance, aromaticity, Principles of chemical kinetics; transition state theory; isotope effects. Reaction mechanisms; rate determining step; steady state approximation. Nucleophilic and electrophilic substitution reactions.

CHEM759 AROMATICITY AND ANTIAROMATICITY 3 3.00 0.00 8.0

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State in sequential order and without resorting to structured sentences, the main topics, issues concerns etc. covered in the course, separate individual items with a semi-colon or a full stop; only proper names and words beginning after a full stop should be capitalized.
Aromatic character; resonance energy; aromacity and antiaromaticity tests; heteroaromaticty; homoaromaticity; superaromaticity

CHEM799 ORIENTATION GRADUATE SEMINARS 0 0.00 2.00 70.0

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The course is constructed from seminars that will be organised by Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences. The seminars will cover technical, cultural, social and educational issues to prepare the graduate students following the PhD programs.

CHEM5555 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PRACTICE 0 0.00 0.00 1.0

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PRACTICE