Undergraduate Courses 2023-24
CHEM
Chemistry
a) Undergraduate courses marked with [BLD] or [SPO] may be offered in the mode of blended learning or self-paced online delivery respectively, subject to different offerings. Students should check the delivery mode of the class section before registration.
b) Undergraduate courses marked with [EXP] may adopt the approach of experiential learning subject to different offerings. Students should check the delivery mode of the class section before registration.
- CHEM 1002Introduction to Chemistry of Cosmetics3 Credit(s)Previous Course Code(s)CORE 1121Prerequisite(s)a passing letter grade in LANG 1401 OR LANG 1402 OR LANG 1403 OR LANG 1404 OR LANG 1002 (prior to 2022-23)DescriptionThis course concentrates on the basic scientific principles in cosmetic science. Various topics with emphasis on molecular approach related to cosmetic products' formulation and proper uses of cosmetic products will be covered. Major topics include definition of cosmetics, make-up cosmetics, skin-care cosmetics, hair-care cosmetics, vehicles of cosmetic products, surfactants, colorants, alpha hydroxyl acids & beta hydroxyl acids, anti-oxidants and sunscreens, skin-whitening agents, hydrating substances / moisturizers, antiperspirants & deodorants and botanical ingredients.
- CHEM 1004Chemistry in Everyday Life3 Credit(s)Previous Course Code(s)CORE 1120Prerequisite(s)a passing letter grade in LANG 1401 OR LANG 1402 OR LANG 1403 OR LANG 1404 OR LANG 1002 (prior to 2022-23)Exclusion(s)Level 3 or above in HKDSE Chemistry, a passing grade in GCE-A/AS Level Chemistry, CHEM 1008, CHEM 1010, CHEM 1020, CHEM 1030, any CHEM courses at or above 2000-levelDescriptionThis common core course takes students on a chemical journey, through which they will learn what is chemistry and how chemistry connects with every part of our daily life. Students will engage in an experiential learning study project and a mini-research task; they will also learn chemical concepts through many real-life case studies. The basic ideas and principles of chemistry, as well as many chemical topics of everyday relevance will be discussed in this course: such as air, water, metals, minerals, air pollution, global warming, ozone depletion, batteries, fire and fuels, food and drinks, household chemical products and plastics. Students taking this course are not required to have studied Chemistry before.
- CHEM 1008Introductory Chemistry3 Credit(s)Exclusion(s)Level 3 or above in HKDSE 1/2x Chemistry OR HKDSE 1x Chemistry, any CHEM courses at or above 1004-level, CORE 1120DescriptionThis course targets science or engineering students with very little to no chemistry background. It provides a general introduction to basic principles of chemistry. Key topics include state of matters, atoms and elements, molecules and compounds, atomic structures and periodicity, molecular structures, quantities in chemical reactions, bonding theories, acids and bases, and solution chemistry. Students without HKDSE qualifications may seek instructor's approval for enrolment.
- CHEM 1010General Chemistry IA3 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)Level 3 or above in HKDSE 1/2x Chemistry OR CHEM 1004Exclusion(s)Level 3 or above in HKDSE 1x Chemistry, CHEM 1008, CHEM 1020DescriptionThis course is an introduction to fundamental principles of chemistry for students who have learnt the basic knowledge of chemistry in high school. Topics include atomic structure and periodicity, chemical bonding and molecular structure, basic properties of gases, liquids and solids, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, and basic organic and biological molecules.
- CHEM 1020General Chemistry I3 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)Level 3 or above in HKDSE 1/2x OR level 3 or above in HKDSE 1x Chemistry OR CHEM 1004 OR CHEM 1008Exclusion(s)CHEM 1010DescriptionThis course targets at students who have acquired more advanced knowledge in fundamental Chemistry in high school. Key topics include atomic structure and periodicity, bonding theories, chemical energy, and properties of gases, liquids and solids. Other topics such as chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium and organic molecules will be briefly reviewed.
- CHEM 1030General Chemistry II3 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)Grade C+ or above in CHEM 1008 OR Level 4 or above in HKDSE 1x Chemistry OR CHEM 1010 OR CHEM 1020DescriptionThis course is designed for students who have taken General Chemistry I and want to continue to expand their chemistry knowledge. It will cover topics related to stoichiometry and chemical reactions, properties of aqueous solutions, acids and bases, thermodynamics and equilibrium, electrochemistry, general aspects in chemistry of the main-group elements, and introduction to transition metal elements and coordination compounds.
- CHEM 1050Laboratory for General Chemistry I1 Credit(s)Corequisite(s)CHEM 1010 OR CHEM 1020DescriptionThis course is the laboratory class designed for students who are enrolled in CHEM 1010 or CHEM 1020. With laboratory experience acquired in this course, students will be able to relate the physical and chemical principles and theories in practice, perform basic chemical laboratory techniques, and develop their data analyzing skills. Graded P or F.
- CHEM 1055Laboratory for General Chemistry II1 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)CHEM 1010 OR CHEM 1020Corequisite(s)CHEM 1030DescriptionThis course is the laboratory class designed for students who enrolled in CHEM 1030. Students will perform experiments based on the theory they learned in courses. By conducting experiments independently, students are able to experience the whole process, from pre-lab and studying Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), to using suitable labwares, experimental techniques and data treatment. Graded P or F.
- CHEM 2110Organic Chemistry I3 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)CHEM 1030Exclusion(s)CHEM 2111DescriptionThis is the first part of the organic chemistry course series designed for students taking a major/minor in chemistry/life science under the four-year degree. Topics covered include: structure and bonding; regio-, geometric, and stereoisomerism; polar and radical reactions of alkenes and alkynes; substitution and elimination reactions; synthesis and reactions of alcohols and epoxides.
- CHEM 2111Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry3 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)CHEM 1010 OR CHEM 1020Exclusion(s)CHEM 2110DescriptionVarious classes of organic compounds, emphasizing organic chemical reactions and mechanisms of major functionalities and their importance in the area of biological chemistry. For engineering students under the four-year degrees who prefer to learn organic chemistry in a single term.
- CHEM 2150Organic Chemistry Laboratory1 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)(CHEM 1010 OR CHEM 1020) AND CHEM 1050Corequisite(s)CHEM 2110 OR CHEM 2111DescriptionThis is the laboratory course designed for students who enrolled in CHEM 2110 and CHEM 2111. Students will perform a series of organic experiments related to the theory learnt in courses. Students will be trained to perform a wide range of basic organic laboratory techniques, operate chemical instruments in laboratory, relate the physical and chemical principles and theory in practice and develop their data interpretation and analyzing skills. Experiments of topics such as esterification and Williamson ether synthesis will be included. For students in the programs under the four-year degree that designate the course as a required course/specified elective.
- CHEM 2155Fundamental Organic Chemistry Laboratory1 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)(CHEM 1010 OR CHEM 1020) AND CHEM 1050Corequisite(s)CHEM 2110 OR CHEM 2111Exclusion(s)CHEM 2150, CHEM 2550DescriptionThis is the laboratory course designed for non-CHEM students who enrolled in CHEM 2110 or CHEM 2111. Students will perform a series of organic experiments related to the theories learnt in the related lecture courses. Students will be trained to practice a wide range of fundamental organic laboratory techniques, operate chemical instruments, relate the physical and chemical principles and theory in practice, and develop their data interpretation and analytical skills. For non-CHEM students in programs that designate this course as required course/specified elective only.
- CHEM 2210Inorganic Chemistry I3 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)CHEM 1030DescriptionThis course is designed for students who have taken CHEM 1030 under the four-year degree. Key topics include atomic structure, molecular structure and bonding, structures of simple solids, physical techniques in inorganic chemistry, molecular symmetry, acids and bases, introduction to coordination chemistry, electronic structures and spectra of coordination compounds. For students in the programs under the four-year degree that designate the course as required course/specified elective, or students with approval from the instructor.
- CHEM 2250Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory1 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)CHEM 1030Corequisite(s)CHEM 2210DescriptionThis course is the laboratory course designed for students who enrolled in CHEM 2210. Students will perform a series of inorganic experiments related to the theory learnt in courses. Students will be trained to perform a wide range of basic inorganic laboratory techniques, operate chemical instruments in laboratory, relate the physical and chemical principles and theory in practice and develop their data interpretation and analyzing skills. Experiments of the preparation of different metal complexes and organometallic compounds will be included. For CHEM students under the four-year degree only.
- CHEM 2310Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry3 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)CHEM 1030Exclusion(s)CHEM 2311DescriptionFundamental and practical aspects of chemical analysis, including titrimetric, electrical and spectroscopic methods, analytical separations by GLC and HPLC.
- CHEM 2311Analytical Chemistry3 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)CHEM 1010 OR CHEM 1020Exclusion(s)CHEM 2310DescriptionFundamental and practical aspects of chemical analysis, including titrimetric, electrical, optical and mass spectroscopic methods, analytical separations by chromatography. For students in the programs under the four-year degree that designate this course as required course/specified elective only.
- CHEM 2350Analytical Chemistry Laboratory1 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)(CHEM 1010 OR CHEM 1020) AND CHEM 1050Corequisite(s)CHEM 2310 OR CHEM 2311DescriptionThis is the laboratory course corresponding to the lecture courses of CHEM 2310 and CHEM 2311. Experiments covered in this course will be closely connected with the topics covered in the lecture courses, including Beer's law, calibration principle, and some basic simple instrumental techniques such as Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometry, Gas Chromatography, etc. For students in the programs under the four-year degree that designate this course as required course/specified elective.
- CHEM 2355Fundamental Analytical Chemistry Laboratory1 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)(CHEM 1010 OR CHEM 1020) AND CHEM 1050Corequisite(s)CHEM 2310 OR CHEM 2311Exclusion(s)CHEM 2350, CHEM 2555DescriptionThis is the laboratory course corresponding to the lecture courses of CHEM 2310 and CHEM 2311. Experiments covered in this course will be closely connected with the topics covered in the lecture courses, including calibration principle, and some basic optical and chromatographic instrumental techniques. For non-CHEM students in programs that designate this course as required course/specified elective only.
- CHEM 2409Mathematical Methods for Physical Chemistry4 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)MATH 1012 OR MATH 1013 OR MATH 1023DescriptionThis course covers mathematical and numerical methods for solving typical complex problems found in undergraduate-level physical chemistry courses. Topics include single variable integration, multivariate calculus, series and limits, ordinary and partial differential equations, determinants, matrices, vectors, and probability and statistics. For CHEM students or students with instructor's approval.
- CHEM 2410Physical Chemistry I: Equilibrium Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics3 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)CHEM 1030 AND (CHEM 2409 OR MATH 2351)DescriptionThe course consists of two parts. The first part teaches the equilibrium thermodynamics, covering the laws of thermodynamics and thermodynamics functions, with applications to various problems in phase equilibrium, chemical and electrochemical equilibrium. The second part teaches the equilibrium statistical thermodynamics, covering the Boltzmann distribution, the statistical ensembles and partition functions and their relations to thermodynamics functions. For CHEM students or students with instructor's approval.
- CHEM 2450Physical Chemistry Laboratory1 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)CHEM 1030 AND (CHEM 2409 OR MATH 2351)Corequisite(s)CHEM 2410DescriptionThis is the laboratory course corresponding to the lecture course CHEM 2410. The topics of experiments covered in the laboratory course will be related to those taught in the lecture course, such as thermodynamics, etc. For CHEM students under the four-year degree only.
- CHEM 2550Synthetic Chemistry Laboratory I2 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)CHEM 1050Corequisite(s)CHEM 2110 AND CHEM 2210Exclusion(s)CHEM 2150, CHEM 2155, CHEM 2250DescriptionThis is the laboratory course designed for students who enrolled in CHEM 2110 Organic Chemistry l and CHEM 2210 Inorganic Chemistry I. It includes a series of organic and inorganic experiments related to the theory learnt in the lecture courses. Students will be trained to perform a wide range of basic synthetic chemistry laboratory techniques, operate chemical instruments in laboratory, relate the physical and chemical principles and theory in practice and develop their data interpretation and analyzing skills. For CHEM students only.
- CHEM 2555Molecular Characterization Chemistry Laboratory l2 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)CHEM 1050 AND (CHEM 2409 OR MATH 2351)Corequisite(s)CHEM 2310 AND CHEM 2410Exclusion(s)CHEM 2350, CHEM 2355, CHEM 2450DescriptionThis is the laboratory course corresponding to the lectures of CHEM 2410 Physical Chemistry I and CHEM 2310 Fundamentals of Analytical Chemistry. The topic of experiments covered in this course are closely connected with the topics covered in the lecture courses, such as electrochemical equilibrium, chemical instrumental analysis, thermodynamics, etc. For CHEM students only.
- CHEM 3010Great Ideas in Chemistry3 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)Any CHEM course at or above 1000-level or CORE 1120Mode of Delivery[BLD] Blended learningDescriptionThe course covers many major advances, historical developments and contemporary applications of critical concepts in Chemistry. These may range from atomic theory and identification and arrangement of the elements to modern problems such as CO2 and global warming; pollution and environmental clean-up. Unlike other Chemistry courses it will focus on the background to our knowledge, on what experimental evidence our current theories are based, and how old ones were overturned or modified. For science students in their third or fourth year of study under the four-year degree only. Other students with the prerequisites may seek instructor's approval for enrollment in the course.
- CHEM 3020Chemistry in the Mass Media3 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)(CHEM 1010 OR CHEM 1020) AND CHEM 1050Mode of Delivery[EXP] Experiential learningDescriptionThe public receives a lot of chemical information through mass media platforms (e.g. television, newspaper, social media, advertisements and products’ labelling), but occasionally these contain Chemistry depicted in a misleading or even pseudoscientific way. This experiential learning course aims to teach students to understand and apply the scientific method (observations, hypothesis, predictions, experiments, biases, etc.) through highly interactive lectures and a case study project based on a chosen social or daily life Chemistry topic from the mass media. Working in small groups, students will conduct both literature and experimental research on their chosen topic to evaluate its scientific claims and the public perception to them, under the instructor's supervision. Towards the end of the course, students will write up their findings into a scientific report for professional audience and construct a piece of science communication for laymen audience. Students should seek instructor's approval prior to enrollment in the course.
- CHEM 3120Organic Chemistry II3 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)CHEM 2110DescriptionContinuation of CHEM 2110. Dienes, resonance and aromaticity; electrophilic aromatic substitution and nucleophilic aromatic substitution; benzylic and allylic reactivity; the chemistry of carbonyl compounds and carboxylic acid derivatives; the chemistry of amines; pericyclic reactions.
- CHEM 3220Inorganic Chemistry II3 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)CHEM 2210DescriptionMechanism of inorganic reactions, organometallic and bioinorganic chemistry, catalysis.
- CHEM 3320Instrumental Analysis3 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)CHEM 2310DescriptionContinuation of CHEM 2310. Topics covered include electrochemistry, mass spectrometry and separation sciences.
- CHEM 3420Physical Chemistry II3 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)CHEM 2410DescriptionBasic quantum theory, atomic and molecular structure, equilibrium statistical thermodynamics.
- CHEM 3550Synthetic Chemistry Laboratory II2 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)CHEM 2550Corequisite(s)CHEM 3120 AND CHEM 3220DescriptionThis is the laboratory course corresponding to the lecture courses CHEM 3120 and CHEM 3220. The topics of experiments covered in the laboratory course will be related to those taught in the lecture courses, such as electrophilic aromatic substitution and coordination chemistry, etc. For CHEM students under the four-year degree only.
- CHEM 3555Molecular Characterization Chemistry Laboratory II2 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)CHEM 2555Corequisite(s)CHEM 3320 AND CHEM 3420DescriptionThis is the laboratory course corresponding to the lecture courses CHEM 3320 and CHEM 3420. The topics of experiments covered in the laboratory course will be related to those taught in the lecture courses, such as quantum chemistry, chemical instrumental analysis, etc. For CHEM students under the four-year degree only.
- CHEM 3610Chemistry Internship2-3 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)CHEM 3550 OR CHEM 3555DescriptionThis course provides students with an opportunity to gain work experience in the chemistry field. Students will undertake training and supervised internships in our collaborating organizations/units. Credits assigned for each offering may be different depending on the total workload hours required. For CHEM students with instructor’s approval only. Graded P or F.
- CHEM 3928Chemistry Undergraduate Seminar1 Credit(s)DescriptionFor Chemistry undergraduate students only. Each student is required to carry out a literature search on a selected topic under the supervision of a faculty member. He/she will submit a written report and give an oral presentation at the end of the semester. Graded P or F.
- CHEM 4110Structural Elucidation in Organic Chemistry3 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)CHEM 3120DescriptionUse of modern ID- and 2D-NMR, IR, and Mass Spectrometric techniques for structure determination of organic molecules; theory of each technique with emphasis on development of problem-solving techniques.
- CHEM 4120Biomolecular Chemistry3 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)CHEM 3120DescriptionThis course will introduce the fundamental chemical principles underlying the structure, properties, and functions of biologically important molecules. Using the chemical concepts of bonding, structure, and structure-reactivity relationships developed in organic chemistry, this course will cover topics on the stereochemistry, structural diversity, physicochemical properties, and reactivity of amino acids, peptides, proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids to understand the molecular basis of their biological functions. Another major topic of this course is the preparation of these important biological molecules for understanding of their functions and exploitation of their biotechnological and medicinal values, using available organic chemistry methods.
- CHEM 4130Medicinal Chemistry3 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)CHEM 3120DescriptionThis course will introduce the chemistry principles underlying the drug-target interaction and the development of drugs. One of its major topics is the molecular basis of the interaction of medicinal compounds with various biomolecules and the effect of their structure on their therapeutic activities. In addition, this course will discuss the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics properties of therapeutic agents and how these properties are related to their chemical structure. Moreover, another focus of this course is the chemical strategies to discover and optimize lead compounds that can eventually develop into agents of therapeutic values. For CHEM students and students with instructor's approval only.
- CHEM 4140Intermediate Organic Chemistry3 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)CHEM 3120DescriptionProvides further training in the multistep organic synthesis of natural and unnatural products, and will focus on the retrosynthetic analysis, control of stereochemistry, carbonyl group chemistry, and pericyclic reactions with a brief coverage on new synthetic methodologies for efficient synthesis of compound libraries. A prerequisite for students wishing to take CHEM 5110/5120 as part of their undergraduate program.
- CHEM 4150Biomolecular Synthesis Laboratory1 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)CHEM 3550Corequisite(s)CHEM 4155DescriptionThis course provides hands-on experience for students in the biomolecular chemistry option. It focuses on synthesis of molecules of biological relevance, such as small-molecule drugs, peptides, and DNA. For CHEM students under the four-year degree only. Students with minor in CHEM may seek instructor’s approval for enrollment in the course.
- CHEM 4155Biomolecular Characterization Laboratory1 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)CHEM 3555Corequisite(s)CHEM 4150DescriptionThis course provides hands-on experience for students in the biomolecular chemistry option. It focuses on characterization of biologically relevant molecules, mainly nucleic acids and proteins. For CHEM students under the four-year degree only. Students with minor in CHEM may seek instructor’s approval for enrollment in the course.
- CHEM 4160Cheminformatics3 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)CHEM 2110 AND (CHEM 2409 OR MATH 2351 OR DASC 2010)DescriptionBasics of Chemometrics; Database mining (CSD and PDB); Multivariate data sets, statistics and data reduction; Data analysis and visualization; Molecular representation and chemical descriptors (e.g. SMILES / SMARTS patterns); Application to structure-based drug design.
- CHEM 4210Solid State Chemistry3 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)CHEM 3220DescriptionStructure and bonding in solids; metals, semiconductors and dielectrics; crystal chemistry of ceramics, silicate minerals and zeolites; electrical, optical and magnetic properties of solids; fullerene chemistry; introduction to x-ray diffraction, electron microscopy, etc.
- CHEM 4220Materials Chemistry3 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)CHEM 3220Exclusion(s)CHEM 5540, NANO 5100DescriptionAn introduction of crystalline solids, crystal structures, materials synthesis and characterization techniques, optical characterization methods, semiconductors, optical, electrical and magnetic properties, and nanoscale inorganic materials.
- CHEM 4230Materials Characterization Method3 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)CHEM 2310 AND CHEM 2410DescriptionThis course will introduce a selected series of materials characterization methods with an emphasis on the characterization methods of nanomaterials, especially chemically processed nanomaterials. The characterization methods will include electron spectroscopies, electron microscopies, scanning probe microscopies, and optical, thermal, mechanical, scattering and diffraction methods. The course will provide a balanced mix of physical principles, application considerations, and practical examples of the characterization methods. For CHEM students and students with instructor's approval only
- CHEM 4240Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry3 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)CHEM 3220DescriptionSelected advanced topics in inorganic chemistry including spectroscopy (multinuclear NMR, IR and UV/visible), solid state chemistry, bioinorganic chemistry and catalysis.
- CHEM 4250Materials Preparation Laboratory1 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)CHEM 3550Corequisite(s)CHEM 4255DescriptionThis is a laboratory course for students to gain hands-on experiences in the preparation of modern materials. Students will have the opportunity to practice the synthesis of materials such as organic polymers, nanoparticles and solid materials. For CHEM students under the four-year degree only. Students with minor in CHEM may seek instructor’s approval for enrollment in the course.
- CHEM 4255Materials Characterization Laboratory1 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)CHEM 3555Corequisite(s)CHEM 4250DescriptionThis is a laboratory course for students to gain hands-on experiences in the characterization of modern materials. The characterization techniques include thermal analysis, gel permeation chromatography, viscosity, FT-IR, fluorescence spectrometry, and X-ray diffraction. For CHEM students under the four-year degree only. Students with minor in CHEM may seek instructor’s approval for enrollment in the course.
- CHEM 4310Environmental Chemistry3 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)CHEM 2310 OR CHEM 2311DescriptionChemical phenomena in the hydrosphere, lithosphere and atmosphere; their interaction with the biosphere; origin and treatment of pollutants and hazardous waste; environmental monitoring and analysis.
- CHEM 4320Environmental Analytical Chemistry3 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)CHEM 2310 OR CHEM 2311DescriptionTopics covered include fundamentals of sampling issues, sample pretreatment techniques, water Analysis of major and trace constituents; determination of inorganic and organic gas pollutants, Atmospheric analysis of particulate matter, determination of soil pollutants, environmental control standards, chemometrics in environmental analysis. For students with major or minor in Chemistry and in Environmental Science only.
- CHEM 4330Separation Science3 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)CHEM 2310 or CHEM 2311DescriptionThis course aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the working principles in separating substances by chemical and physical techniques. Topics in this course include: sample preparation for chromatographic analysis; instrumentation for gas and liquid chromatography; mass spectrometry, and etc. Applications of various separation techniques for forensic, environmental, biological, pharmaceutical, food and drink analyses are provided as illustrating examples.
- CHEM 4340Bioanalytical Techniques3 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)CHEM 2310 OR CHEM 2311DescriptionTopics covered include fundamentals of optical microscopic techniques, protein analysis, enzymatic bioassays; DNA techniques and biomicrofluidic techniques.
- CHEM 4350Environmental Chemistry Laboratory1 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)(CHEM 2310 OR CHEM 2311) AND (CHEM 2555 OR CHEM 2355)Corequisite(s)CHEM 4355DescriptionThis is a laboratory course for students to gain hands-on experience in collecting and handling environmental samples. Experiments covered in this course will be related to collection, preparation and chemical analysis of various environmental samples. Students should seek instructor’s approval prior to enrollment in the course.
- CHEM 4355Instrumental Analytical Chemistry Laboratory1 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)(CHEM 2310 OR CHEM 2311) AND (CHEM 2555 OR CHEM 2355)Corequisite(s)CHEM 4350DescriptionThis is a laboratory course for students to gain hands-on experiences in operation of the modern instruments. The instruments include liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, ion chromatography, mass spectrometer, etc. Students should seek instructor’s approval prior to enrollment in the course.
- CHEM 4410Physical Chemistry in Biological Applications3 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)CHEM 3420DescriptionThis course covers the applications of physical chemistry in biological science and emphasizes the capability in using the fundamental knowledge in physical chemistry to solve the latest research problems in the interdisciplinary areas. Topics include molecular interpretations of the laws of thermodynamics, free energy and physical equilibria in membranes, photochemistry and photobiology, enzyme kinetics, binding and conformation transitions, spectroscopy of biomolecular structures and interactions.
- CHEM 4420Statistical Machine Learning Methods for Chemical Data Analysis3 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)CHEM 2409 AND CHEM 2410Exclusion(s)COMP 4211, MATH 4432DescriptionThe basic knowledge of probability and statistics, chemical data preparation and visualization; numerical methods for chemical data analysis: regression, classification, feature selection and neural network.
- CHEM 4430Symmetry in Chemistry and Spectroscopy3 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)CHEM 2110 AND CHEM 2210 AND CHEM 2410DescriptionSymmetry principle and group theory, molecular spectroscopy, advanced topics in molecular orbital theory and bonding, chemical kinetics.
- CHEM 4550Advanced Synthetic Laboratory1 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)CHEM 3550Corequisite(s)CHEM 4555DescriptionThis course provides hands-on experience for students in the pure chemistry option. It emphasizes on the advanced lab techniques such as the setup for air sensitive reaction and use of vacuum line. Experiment of different areas like metal catalyzed cross coupling, regiospecific synthesis and preparation of a mimic model of natural catalyst will be included. For CHEM students under the four-year degree only. Students with minor in CHEM may seek instructor’s approval for enrollment in the course.
- CHEM 4555Advanced Molecular Characterization Laboratory1 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)CHEM 3555Corequisite(s)CHEM 4550DescriptionThis course is designed for chemistry major students who are enrolling in Pure Chemistry option. It provides students hands-on experience in the operation of different instruments including High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) for characterization of organic products. For CHEM students under the four-year degree only. Students with minor in CHEM may seek instructor’s approval for enrollment in the course.
- CHEM 4620Organometallic Chemistry3 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)CHEM 3220DescriptionBonding, structure and reactivity of organometallic compounds, ligand substitution, oxidative addition, reductive elimination reactions, insertions and reactions of coordinated ligands, applications to catalytic processes and organic synthesis.
- CHEM 4640Chemistry for Advanced Solar Cell Technologies3 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)(for Science students) CHEM 2110 AND CHEM 2410; (for Engineering students) CHEM 2111DescriptionSolar Cells are considered as one of the most promising renewable energy technologies. Conventional solar cells are based on inorganic materials such as silicon. In the past decade, however, several new solar cell technologies based on organic materials are emerging as promising alternatives to conventional solar cells. This is an exciting and highly interdisciplinary area involving Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, and Electronic Engineering. The study on organic solar cells provides an excellent platform for Science and Engineering students to learn about how to do research in a multidisciplinary environment. Another key focus of this course is to improve students' communication and interview skills through in-class presentations and group discussions on cutting-edge technologies.
- CHEM 4680Undergraduate Research3 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)CHEM 2550DescriptionStudents do original research in accordance with their ability and background, and under the supervision of a faculty. The final course grade is determined based on an oral presentation and a written report to be submitted to a judging committee, which includes the faculty supervisor plus at least one other faculty. Enrollment in the course requires approval of the faculty supervisor.
- CHEM 4688Undergraduate Thesis3 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)CHEM 4680DescriptionOffered every semester and Summer. Students do original research in accordance with their ability and background and under the supervision of a faculty. The final course grade is determined based on an oral presentation and a written thesis to be submitted to a judging committee, which includes the faculty supervisor plus at least one other faculty. The thesis should include the results of the original research carried out in CHEM 4680.
- CHEM 4689Capstone Project3 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)CHEM 3550 AND CHEM 3555Exclusion(s)CHEM 4691DescriptionUnder the supervision of a faculty member or teaching staff, students will complete a capstone project which requires the integration of the chemical knowledge learnt from their previous courses. The project can be delivered through the format of literature review, research, or practical study. A written report and an oral presentation are required to document their learning experiences. For CHEM students under the four-year degree only. Students should seek instructor's approval prior to enrollment in the course.
- CHEM 4691Capstone Research I3 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)CHEM 3550 AND CHEM 3555Exclusion(s)CHEM 4689DescriptionStudents will carry out a research project in one of the Chemistry research laboratories under the supervision of a faculty member. This research-based course provides students an opportunity to integrate and apply their chemical knowledge learnt in regular lecture and laboratory courses. At the end of the course, students are required to submit a written report and deliver an oral presentation to document their learning experiences. For CHEM students only. Students should seek instructor's approval prior to enrollment in the course.
- CHEM 4692Capstone Research II3 Credit(s)Prerequisite(s)CHEM 4691DescriptionContinuation of research project started in CHEM 4691 and to be conducted under the supervision of a faculty member/teaching staff. A written report and oral presentation are required to document their learning experiences. Students should seek instructor's approval prior to enrollment in the course.
