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129 courses with the subject CHEM, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
CHEM 1000Chemistry/Chemical Biology at Northeastern1
Intended for freshmen in the College of Science. Introduces students to liberal arts; familiarizes them with their major; develops the academic skills necessary to succeed (analytical ability and critical thinking); provides grounding in the culture and values of the University community; and helps to develop interpersonal skills—in short, familiarizes students with all skills needed to become a successful university student.
Prerequisite(s): (CHEM 1151 with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 233M with a minimum grade of C- ) or (CHEM 1161 with a minimum grade of C- ; CHEM 1162 with a minimum grade of C- ) or (CHEM 1214 with a minimum grade of C- ; CHEM 1215 with a minimum grade of C- )
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1151 with a minimum grade of D or CHEM 233M with a minimum grade of D or CHEM 1214 with a minimum grade of D or CHEM 1220 with a minimum grade of D or CHEM 1161 with a minimum grade of D Corequisite(s): CHEM 2312
CHEM 2315Organic Chemistry 1 for Chemistry Majors4
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1161 with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 1214 with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 1220 with a minimum grade of C- Corequisite(s): CHEM 2316, CHEM 2324
CHEM 2317Organic Chemistry 2 for Chemistry Majors4
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2311 with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 2315 with a minimum grade of C- Corequisite(s): CHEM 2318, CHEM 2325Attribute(s): NUpath Creative Express/Innov
Prerequisite(s): (CHEM 1151 with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 233M with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 1214 with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 1220 with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 1161 with a minimum grade of C- ); (CHEM 2311 with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 2315 with a minimum grade of C- )Corequisite(s): CHEM 2322, CHEM 2323Attribute(s): NUpath Analyzing/Using Data, NUpath Writing Intensive
CHEM 2326Introduction to Green Chemistry and Toxicology4
Prerequisite(s): (CHEM 1151 with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 233M with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 1161 with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 1214 with a minimum grade of C- ); (CHEM 2311 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 2315 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C- )
Prerequisite(s): (CHEM 1151 with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 233M with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 1161 with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 1214 with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 1220 with a minimum grade of C- ); (CHEM 2313 with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 2317 with a minimum grade of C- ); (CHEM 2321 with a minimum grade of C- or BIOL 3611 with a minimum grade of C- ); (ENGL 1102 with a minimum grade of C or ENGL 1111 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1102 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1111 with a minimum grade of C or WRIT 201M with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1113 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1114 with a minimum grade of C )Corequisite(s): CHEM 3332Attribute(s): NUpath Analyzing/Using Data, NUpath Writing Intensive
Prerequisite(s): (MATH 1252 with a minimum grade of C- or MATH 1342 with a minimum grade of C- or MATH 211M with a minimum grade of C- ); (CHEM 1214 with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 1151 with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 233M with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 1161 with a minimum grade of C- ); CHEM 2161 with a minimum grade of C- ; (PHYS 1151 with a minimum grade of C- or PHYS 1161 with a minimum grade of C- )Corequisite(s): CHEM 3402
Prerequisite(s): (CHEM 3401 with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 3421 with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 3431 with a minimum grade of C- or CHME 3322 with a minimum grade of C- ); (MATH 1342 with a minimum grade of C- or MATH 211M with a minimum grade of C- ); (PHYS 1155 with a minimum grade of C- or PHYS 1165 with a minimum grade of C- )Corequisite(s): CHEM 3404
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1151 with a minimum grade of D- or CHEM 233M with a minimum grade of D- or CHEM 1161 with a minimum grade of D- or CHEM 1214 with a minimum grade of D- Attribute(s): NUpath Analyzing/Using Data, NUpath Natural/Designed World
Prerequisite(s): ((CHEM 1214 with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 1220 with a minimum grade of C- ) or (CHEM 1151 with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 233M with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 1161 with a minimum grade of C- )); (MATH 1252 with a minimum grade of C- or (MATH 1342 with a minimum grade of C- or MATH 211M with a minimum grade of C- )); (PHYS 1147 with a minimum grade of C- or PHYS 1155 with a minimum grade of C- or PHYS 1165 with a minimum grade of C- or PHYS 1175 with a minimum grade of C- )Corequisite(s): CHEM 3432
Prerequisite(s): (CHEM 2313 with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 2317 with a minimum grade of C- ); (CHEM 2321 with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 2331 with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 3331 with a minimum grade of C- )Corequisite(s): CHEM 3502, CHEM 3503Attribute(s): NUpath Writing Intensive
Prerequisite(s): (CHEM 2313 with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 2317 with a minimum grade of C- ); (CHEM 2321 with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 2331 with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 3331 with a minimum grade of C- )Corequisite(s): CHEM 3506, CHEM 3507Attribute(s): NUpath Writing Intensive
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2313 with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 2317 with a minimum grade of C- Attribute(s): NUpath Capstone Experience, NUpath Writing Intensive
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2313 with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 2317 with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 2321 with a minimum grade of C- Attribute(s): NUpath Integration Experience
Offers independent work under the direction of members of the department on a chosen topic. Course content depends on instructor. May be repeated without limit.
CHEM 5100The Ethical and Responsible Conduct of Chemical Research3
Prerequisite(s): (CHEM 2321 with a minimum grade of C- ; (ENGW 3307 with a minimum grade of C- or ENGW 3315 with a minimum grade of C- ); (EESC 2000 with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 4750 with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 4901 with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 4992 with a minimum grade of C- )) or graduate program admission
CHEM 5501Chemical Safety in the Research Laboratory1
Covers the material needed to complete successfully all the online safety training that is required for our graduate students, best practices for the safe execution of common chemical laboratory procedures, advanced procedures, as well as incidents from the recent literature. Includes discussions of case studies on topics relevant for the safe and effective use of chemicals and other materials in a research laboratory environment. Undergraduates may enroll with permission of the instructor. May be repeated two times.
CHEM 5550Introduction to Glycobiology and Glycoprotein Analysis3
Covers the background and methods used for glycoprotein characterization. Offers students an opportunity to obtain the background needed to assess the analytical steps necessary for development of glycoprotein drugs. Analyzes regulatory issues behind glycoprotein drug development. Covers recent developments in analytical and regulatory sciences.
CHEM 5599Introduction to Research Skills and Ethics in Chemistry0
Seeks to prepare students for success in CHEM 5600 and in CHEM 7730. May be repeated once. Must be taken in consecutive semesters before registration into CHEM 5600 and CHEM 7730.
Prerequisite(s): ((CHEM 2317 with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 2313 with a minimum grade of C- ); (CHEM 3401 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 3421 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 3431 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C- )) or graduate program admission
Describes the theory and practice of separating the components of complex mixtures in the gas and liquid phase. Also includes methods to enhance separation efficiency and detection sensitivity. Covers thin-layer, gas, and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and recently developed techniques based on HPLC including capillary and membrane-based separation, and capillary electrophoresis.
Describes the theory and practice of ion separation in electrostatic and magnetic fields and their subsequent detection. Topics include basic principles of ion trajectories in electrostatic and magnetic fields, design and operation of inlet systems and electron impact ionization, and mass spectra of organic compounds.
Describes the theory of electrode processes and modern electroanalytical experiments. Topics include the nature of the electrode-solution interface (double layer models), mass transfer (diffusion, migration, and convection), types of electrodes, reference electrodes, junction potentials, kinetics of electrode reactions, controlled potential methods (cyclic voltammetry, chronoamperometry), chronocoulometry and square wave voltammetry, and controlled current methods (chronopotentiometry).
Prerequisite(s): ((CHEM 2313 with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 2317 with a minimum grade of C- ); (CHEM 2321 with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 2331 with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 3331 with a minimum grade of C- ); (CHEM 3401 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 3421 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 3431 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C- )) or graduate program admission
Prerequisite(s): ((CHEM 2313 with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 2317 with a minimum grade of C- ); (CHEM 2321 with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 2331 with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 3331 with a minimum grade of C- ); (CHEM 3401 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 3421 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 3431 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C- ); (ENGL 1111 with a minimum grade of C or ENGL 1102 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1111 with a minimum grade of C or WRIT 201M with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1102 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1113 with a minimum grade of C or ENGW 1114 with a minimum grade of C )) or graduate program admissionAttribute(s): NUpath Writing Intensive
CHEM 5625Chemistry and Design of Protein Pharmaceuticals3
Prerequisite(s): (CHEM 2317 with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 2313 with a minimum grade of C- or graduate program admission); (CHEM 5620 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 5620 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 5621 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 5621 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C- )
CHEM 5627Mechanistic and Physical Organic Chemistry3
Surveys foundational concepts of physical organic chemistry, including thermodynamics, kinetics, and solvent and isotope effects. Treats structure/reactivity relationships in the context of how they can be used in understanding and predicting organic chemistry mechanisms. Topics include conformational analysis, molecular orbital theory, aromaticity, orbital symmetry, and how they are applied to understanding organic and organometallic reactions such as aldol, pericyclic, and other stereoselective reactions. Discusses reaction mechanisms that involve intermediates, including anions, cations, radicals, and carbenes.
Offers a broadband introduction to the field of nucleic acid chemistry. Nucleic acids are vital for biology, but their roles have been greatly expanded beyond storage of genetic information. The breadth of utility of nucleic acids stems from a precise understanding of their structures, modern means to synthesize and modify them, and the ability for nucleic acids to engage with varieties of enzymes/proteins and other synthetic/biological systems. Foundational topics include nucleic acid structure, physicochemical properties, syntheses of nucleosides/nucleotides/oligonucleotides, chemical modification of nucleic acids, methods to manipulate and analyze nucleic acids (e.g., PCR, sequencing, and electrophoresis). Advanced topics include nucleic acid therapeutics (e.g., siRNA, antisense technology, CRISPR, and aptamers); DNA damage and repair; and DNA for materials science (e.g., DNA nanotechnology).
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3401 with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 3421 with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 3431 with a minimum grade of C- or graduate program admission
Introduces molecular modeling methods that are basic tools in the study of macromolecules. Is structured partly as a practical laboratory using a popular molecular modeling suite, and also aims to elucidate the underlying physical principles upon which molecular mechanics is based. These principles are presented in supplemental lectures or in laboratory workshops.
Examines the structure, properties, and processing of biomaterials, the forms of matter that are produced by or interact with biological systems. One of the pillars of biomedical engineering is to use naturally derived and synthetic biomaterials to treat, augment, or replace human tissues.
Introduces basic concepts, methods, techniques, and recent advances in computational chemistry and their relevance to experimental characterizations such as spectroscopy. Topics include electronic structure theory (wave function theory and density functional theory), principles of molecular dynamics simulations, multiscale modeling, machine learning, and quantum computing relevant to computational chemistry. Builds a theoretical foundation for students to properly choose computational methods to solve common research problems in chemistry, biochemistry, and materials science. Also introduces the field of research in computational chemistry. Suitable for advanced undergraduate students and graduate students who plan to conduct research in the field of computational chemistry or plan to utilize computational techniques to complement experimental research in the molecular sciences.
CHEM 5642Photochemistry Fundamentals and Applications3
Prerequisite(s): (CHEM 1151 with a minimum grade of D- or CHEM 233M with a minimum grade of D- or CHEM 1161 with a minimum grade of D- ) or graduate program admission
CHEM 5648Chemical Principles and Application of Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics3
Offers students an opportunity to obtain a comprehensive grounding in the chemistry of drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics (DMPK) and its application to drug design and optimization. Multiple rounds of chemical synthesis and testing are usually required to discover new drugs with the appropriate balance of properties such as potency and selectivity, efficacy in preclinical models of disease, safety, and pharmacokinetics. Introduces students to modern tools and concepts utilized to screen for favorable DMPK properties, as well as methods to predict human PK from in vitro and preclinical data. Examines the linkage between drug levels in the body, pharmacodynamic response (PK/PD), and drug-drug interactions in the context of the iterative process of chemical drug synthesis.
CHEM 5649Numerical Strategies and Data Analytics for Chemical Sciences4
Prerequisite(s): (((MATH 1341 with a minimum grade of D- or MATH 21EM with a minimum grade of D- ); (MATH 1342 with a minimum grade of D- or MATH 211M with a minimum grade of D- )) or ((MATH 2321 with a minimum grade of D- or MATH 316M with a minimum grade of D- ); (MATH 2341 with a minimum grade of D- or MATH 315M with a minimum grade of D- ))) or graduate program admission
Prerequisite(s): ((CHEM 2313 with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 2317 with a minimum grade of C- ); CHEM 3401 with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 3431 with a minimum grade of C- ) or graduate program admission
Covers symmetry operations; point groups and classification of molecules into point groups; as well as matrix representation of symmetry operations, orthogonality theorem, and its use in determining irreducible representation spanned by a basis. Studies decomposition of reducible representation and direct products, characters and character tables, and reviews quantum mechanics. Also covers infrared and Raman spectroscopy, normal modes of vibrations, determining symmetry of vibrations, the role of symmetry in selection rules, LCAO MO theory, Hückel method, electronic spectroscopy, and vibronic spectroscopy and symmetry.
Covers the analysis of biological molecules, which include nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and metabolites. Discusses isolation, characterization, and quantification of these molecules.
CHEM 5688Principles of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance3
Presents the physical principles underlying magnetic resonance spectroscopy, including Fourier transform theory, classical and quantum-mechanical treatments of spin angular momentum, the Bloch equations, and spin relaxation. Covers fundamental concepts in time domain magnetic resonance methods, including pulse sequences, selective pulses, phase cycling, coherence pathways, field gradients, and nonuniform sampling. Surveys the NMR methods most commonly applied to chemical structural analysis, including pure shift NMR; 2D correlation (COSY, DQF-COSY, TOCSY, HSQC, HMBC) methods; and cross-relaxation (NOESY, ROESY) methods.
CHEM 5692Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage4
Discusses diverse technological approaches for carbon capture, utilization, and storage, or CCUS. Lectures cover legislative, economic, and societal considerations of realizing CCUS on a large scale. Offers students an opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of climate change and decarbonization problems. Students work on a miniproject on the conceptual design and evaluation of a decarbonization approach (of their choice), which can include, e.g., well-established carbon capture technologies, emerging electrochemical or biological methods, industrial energy efficiency, mineralization, carbon dioxide capture in oceans, or reforestation studies. This course is designed to help develop a solid foundation to embark on a career in a sustainability-related business or research institution.
Prerequisite(s): ((CHEM 2313 with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 2317 with a minimum grade of C- ); (CHEM 3501 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM 3505 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C- )) or graduate program admission
Offers various topics within the breadth of organic chemistry. Intended to meet the needs and interests of students. Topics could range from the physical and material aspects of organic chemistry to the biochemical and biomedical aspects of organic chemistry. Undergraduate students who have completed a second semester of organic chemistry with a grade of at least C– may be admitted with permission of instructor. May be repeated once.
Focuses on oral reports by master of science and PlusOne participants on current research topics in chemistry and chemical biology. May be repeated up to two times.
Offers independent work under the direction of members of the department on a chosen topic. Course content depends on instructor. May be repeated without limit.
Discusses the rationale and approaches for integrating sustainability into the design of chemical products and processes. Emphasizes technical and design practice and measuring the impacts of products and processes in business, environmental, and social contexts. Introduces students to methods used in green chemical engineering, particularly as applied to reaction engineering, management of the nitrogen and carbon cycles, and decarbonization.
Designed to provide skills necessary to lead advanced problem-solving case studies. Faculty mentors in one of three thematic areas chosen from organic and medicinal chemistry, physical and materials chemistry, or analytical and biological chemistry assign casework to students for presentation and analysis in group sessions. Students are required to provide rational solutions to complex problems derived from the contemporary literature and engage in dialogue with faculty mentors to justify their analysis. The faculty mentors assign grades to reflect intellectual maturity and ability of the students to display creative, independent thinking. Full-time PhD students who have successfully completed qualifying examinations only.
