Fall/Winter Semester

CHMI 5000-EL
Thesis (6 credits)

CHMI 5606-EL
Research Seminar in Chemistry
Students will present two seminars, one of which must be on a topic in a field of research other than that of their thesis. Topics will be chosen in consultation with the research director. (6 credits)

Fall Semester

CHMI 5217-EL

Biochemistry of Transport Systems

This course entails an advanced biochemical description of the molecular mechanisms underlying the transport of a diverse variety of compounds across cell membranes. Special attention will be directed towards the molecular basis of the internalization and secretion of molecules, as well as the selectivity and regulation of transport systems. (3 credits)

CHMI 5256-EL

Molecular Basis of Cancer

An advanced study of the regulation of chromosome replication, cell-cycle control, signal transduction pathways and apoptosis. The defects in cell-cycle checkpoints and genome instability will be discussed in the context of tumorigenesis. (3 credits)

Winter Semester

CHMI 5137-EL

Advanced Electrochemistry
This course will focus on the physical properties of charged electrode/solution interfaces and the chemical processes that occur as a result of changes in electrical energy at those interfaces. Topics include: a review of electrode processes and thermodynamics of electrochemical cells; electrochemical instrumentation; electric double-layer structure and adsorption; electrode reaction kinetics and potential sweep methods. Advanced topics include electrode reactions coupled with homogeneous chemical reactions as well as spectro-electrochemistry. (3 credits)