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• CHMI-4576EL - Statistical Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics

  An introduction to statistical ensembles of closed and open systems, and their use to compute thermodynamic properties from microscopic information. Topics include: classical and quantum statistics, partition functions, and their use in the calculation of thermodynamic properties of gases and solids...

• CHMI-4577EL - Modern Techniques in Physical Chemistry

  This course presents recent advances in the characterization of molecular structure and dynamics at a very high time- and spatial- resolution. Particular emphasis is made on modern spectroscopic and spectrometric methods for the study of clusters and biomolecules, including light scattering and size...

• CHMI-4597EL - Computer-Aided Molecular Simulations And Chemical Design

  Examines, in detail, theoretical approaches to chemical reactivity, computer-aided molecular modelling and drug design, and molecular dynamics simulations. Special emphasis is placed on computer simulations of liquids, solid-gas adsorption, drug-receptor interaction, protein folding, and the computa...

• CHMI-4615EL - Research and Seminar

  The 4th-year student is required to carry out a research project under the supervision of a staff member chosen by the student. The research project is written as a B.Sc. thesis according to the format available from the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. The student must give a seminar on th...

• CHMI-5005EL - Critical Review Essay

  This essay must examine a current topic in an approved field of chemistry and demonstrate independence in library research, a critical understanding of the area of investigation, and an ability to organize and clearly express facts and ideas in good prose style. The student must make a public presen...

• CHMI-5127EL - Topics in Environmental Chemistry

  The following topics in environmental chemistry will be discussed: metal contamination in aquatic systems and diagenetic transformations, chemistry of mine tailings and solid wastes, and recovery of contaminated areas. The course will emphasize the close link between analytical and environmental che...

• CHMI-5137EL - 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; electrochemic...

• CHMI-5196EL - Topics in Analytical Chemistry

  Selected instrumental methods of analysis are treated at an advanced level. Students may not retain credit for both CHMI 5196 and CHMI 4196. (lec 3) cr 3.

• CHMI-5216EL - Protein Chemistry

  The topics covered in this course include: advanced methods for the isolation, purification and characterization of proteins; the determination of amino acid sequences; modification and cleavage of proteins; peptide synthesis; evolutionary and genetic origins of protein sequences; physical interacti...

• CHMI-5217EL - 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 selec...

• CHMI-5226EL - Metallobiochemistry

  This course will examine the recent literature covering the influence of metals on such processes as biomineralization, morphogenesis, genetic regulation, signal transduction, metal homeostasis, nutrition and disease. Three lectures per week, one term....