120 courses with the subject CHM, 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.
Introduction to chemistry for non-science majors. Laboratory covers experimental aspects of topics discussed in lecture. Does not count towards the major or minor in chemistry. C-CHM 108L. (D, QR, QDA) Combined Bulletin 2026-2027 119
C-CHM 108. e CHM 111. College Chemistry I. (3 h) Fundamental chemical principles. Also offered in Salamanca. C-
& 111L and College Chemistry I Lab
Laboratory covers experimental aspects of basic concepts. C-CHM 111. (Offered Fall Only)
rs Explores and introduces problem-solving skills in chemistry through 3 active and peer-to-peer learning. Pass/Fail only. P–Prerequisite override 3 required. C–CHM 111.
3 Covers the basic physical and chemical processes in the earth's 3 atmosphere, biosphere and the oceans. Also listed as PHY 120. C-
C-PHY 120/CHM 120.
Principles and reactions of organic chemistry. Students may not receive credit for both CHM 122 and CHM 123. P-a grade of C or higher in CHM 111. C-CHM 122L. (D)
C-CHM 122.
Principles and reactions of organic chemistry. Freshmen only, by invitation. P-CHM 111. C-CHM 123L. (D) (Offered Fall Only)
C-CHM 123.
Principles and reactions of organic chemistry. P-a grade of C or higher in CHM 122 or 123.
P-CHM 122L or 123L. P or C-CHM 223.
Advanced study of fundamental chemical principles. P-CHM 111. (D, QR)
Emphasizes technique development for accuracy and precision. P or C-CHM 280.
Experiential learning through mentored research or internships. May be repeated. P-Prerequisite override required.
Course exploring current topics in chemistry. May be repeated for credit if course content differs. Does not count toward the major or minor in chemistry. P-Prerequisite override required.
Survey of advanced topics in organic chemistry including stereochemistry, conformational analysis, reaction mechanisms, organometallic chemistry and asymmetric synthesis. P-CHM 223, CHM 223L, and CHM 280.
An introduction to drug targets, mechanism, design, and synthesis. P-
A lab designed to introduce the concept of structure-activity relationship (SAR) using computation, synthetic chemical, physiochemical, and biological techniques. P-CHM 223L. P or C-CHM 324.
Theoretical and practical applications of modern methods of chemical analysis. P-CHM 280 and CHM 280L. C-CHM 334L. (Offered Fall Only)
Lab only. No credit. C-CHM 334.
Fundamentals of thermodynamics and phenomenological kinetics, and introductory computational methods. Also offered in Salamanca. P-CHM 280, MTH 112. P or C-PHY 114 or 124. (Offered Fall Only)
P-CHM 280L. P or C-CHM 341.
Fundamentals of quantum mechanics, statistical thermodynamics, and introductory computational methods. P-CHM 341, MTH 112, and PHY 114 or 124. P or C-MTH 113. (Offered Spring Only)
P or C-CHM 342.
Courses in selected special topics in chemistry. May be repeated for credit if course content differs. P- Prerequisite override required.
Principles and reactions of inorganic chemistry. P-CHM 280 and CHM 280L, C-CHM 361L (Offered Spring only)
P-CHM 280L. C-CHM 361.
Advanced topics in nanomaterials science, photochemistry, energy conversion optoelectronics and biomedical photonics. P-CHM 280 and CHM 280L.
A survey of inorganic-, organic-, bio-, and nano-materials, including hybr materials and applications. P-CHM 280 (Offered every other spring).
Synthesis of inorganic and organic based materials and their characterization. P-CHM 280L. P or C-CHM 364.
Design, synthesis, structure, chemical and physical properties, and the application of solid state materials. P- CHM 280.
Introduces principles of biochemistry including structure, function, and biosynthesis of biological molecules, analysis of enzyme function and activity, bioenergetics, and regulation of metabolic pathways. Also listed as BIO 370 and BMB 370. P-any two of the following with associated labs: CHM 122 (or CHM 123), CHM 280 or BIO 265.
Overview of biochemical approaches to study structure and function of macromolecules. Does not count towards the chemistry major with concentration in biochemistry. Also listed as BIO 370L. Credit allowed for CHM 370L/BIO 370L or CHM 371L/BIO 371L/BMB 371L, but not both. P or C-CHM 370/BIO 370/BMB 370.
s Emphasizes approaches for isolation and analysis of enzymes. Required for BMB major and the chemistry major with concentration in biochemistry. Recommended for research focused students. Also listed as BIO 371L and BMB 371L. Credit allowed for BIO 370L/CHM 370L, or BMB 371L/BIO 371L/CHM 371L, but not both. P or C-BMB 370/BIO 370/ CHM 370.
Examines the structure, function, and synthesis of proteins and nucleic acids and includes advanced topics in biochemistry including catalytic mechanisms of enzymes and ribozymes, use of sequence and structure databases, and molecular basis of disease and drug action. Also listed as BMB 373. P-CHM 223 and BIO 370/BMB 370/CHM 370.
Fundamentals of physical chemistry applied to biological molecules, including thermodynamics, kinetics, quantum mechanics, and spectroscopy. Emphasizes modern experimental approaches used to analyze biological systems. Also listed as BMB 376. P-CHM 280, BIO/BMB/CHM 370, PHY 114. P or C-MTH 112.
Discussions of contemporary research and introduction to the chemical literature and acquisitions of chemical information. Pass/Fail only. P-CHM 122 or 123. (Offered Fall Only)
Research experience and written report. Requires pre-approval of research project conducted off the Reynolda campus, by prearrangement. Pass/Fail only. May be repeated for credit. P-Prerequisite override required.
Undergraduate research and written report. Lab - 3-16 hours. May be repeated for credit. P-Prerequisite override required.
Discussions of contemporary research and integration of chemical information with scientific dissemination. Pass/fail only. P or C-CHM 361. (Offered Spring Only) id
Survey of advanced topics in organic chemistry including stereochemistry, conformational analysis, reaction mechanisms, organometallic chemistry and asymmetric synthesis.
The systematic identification of organic compounds.
This course is an introduction to drug targets, mechanism, design, and synthesis. Topics of study include the review of biomolecular structure and function; druggable/targetable enzymes and signaling networks; the replisome- and transcriptome as targets; molecular and cellular pharmacology, molecular mechansim of action at the target level; drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics. A significant portion of the course will be devoted to drug discovery, which includes design, SAR, optimization, synthetic methodologies, computer-assisted drug design; QSAR; prodrugs and 'bench-to-bedside', approaches.
Reagents for and design of synthetic routes to organic molecules.
Reagents for and design of synthetic routes to organic molecules.
Theoretical and practical applications of modern methods of chemical analysis. C-CHM 641.
Fundamentals of physical chemistry.
Fundamentals of physical chemistry.
Fundamentals of physical chemistry.
h) Introduction to quantum mechanical foundation of electronic structure theory and its application to problems in computational chemistry.
Fundamentals of biochemistry, with particular emphasis on mechanistic analysis of metabolic pathways, enzymatic activity, and drug action.
Fundamental aspects of the theory and application of chemical spectroscopy, as found in the areas of analytical, inorganic, organic, an physical chemistry. Emphasis varies. Seven week courses. P-CHM 642 or 644, 661 or POI. May be repeated for credit.
Fundamental aspects of the theory and application of chemical spectroscopy, as found in the areas of analytical, inorganic, organic, an physical chemistry. Emphasis varies. Seven week courses. P-CHM 642 or 644, 661 or POI. May be repeated for credit.
Principles and reactions of inorganic chemistry.
New optoelectronic science and technologies, often involving nanotechnologies, photochemistry, and laser are revolutionizing many fields for solar energy conversion has inspired many researchers across different chemical, physical and engineering disciplines. Implementation of new laser-based optical techniques, photochemistry, and nanotechnology concepts have enabled dramatic progress in biomedical science where their potential is still developing rapidly. The goal of this course is to familiarize students with advanced topics in nanomaterials science, nanosynthesis, photochemistry, energy conversion, optoelectronics, and biomedical photonics. In this course nanomaterials structures, nanodevices, and time-resolved (fs-ms) photochemical processes involved in energy conversion and biomedical applications will be discussed. The energy and optoelectronic materials sections cover a broad range of different systems including organic, inorganic molecular materials, polymers, and semiconductors, applied in energy conversion and optoelectronics. The photochemical processes in these optoelectronic systems will be described. This includes light-driven optical, electronic, and chemical processes in a broad range of materials such as organic molecular materials, metal-organic dyes, polymers and semiconductors, that govern the behavior of optoelectronic and photovoltaic devices. Practical applications, device schemes, different generations, and recent progress in the field will be overviewed. The use d of ultrafast laser techniques for the photochemical understanding of optoelectronic materials and interfaces will be covered. The application of nanomaterials and laser spectroscopy techniques in biomedical imaging (biomedical photonics) will be discussed. This includes nanodevices such as biosensors, drug delivery/release systems, for d biomedical applications. The laser biomedical imaging techniques and optoelectronic approaches for clinically monitoring of early disease states and molecular diagnostics will be discussed.
A survey of inorganic-, organic-, bio-, and nano-materials, including hybrid materials and applications.
Synthesis of inorganic and organic based materials and their characterization. Lab-four hours.
Design, synthesis, structure, chemical and physical properties, and the application of solid state materials.
Introduction to a variety of technologies (e.g. thermochemistry, electrochemistry, spectrometry, and spectroscopy) for determining physical properties of biomolecules. From these properties, the biological function can be more readily understood and leveraged for medical gain. In addition to problem sets, students will have opportunities to hone science communication skills through a writing assignment and oral presentation. P-CHM 670 or POI.
Discussions of contemporary research and introduction to the chemical literature and acquisition of chemical information. May be repeated for credit. Pass/Fail only.
Discussions of contemporary research and introduction to the chemical literature and acquisition of chemical information. May be repeated for credit. Pass/Fail only.
An accelerated survey of classical and statistical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and quantum chemistry.
Reading and/or lab problems carried out under supervision of a faculty member. P-Permission of graduate committee. May be repeated for credit if topic varies.
Reading and/or lab problems carried out under supervision of a faculty member. P-Permission of graduate committee. May be repeated for credit if topic varies.
An accelerated survey of organic reactions and mechanisms.
Physical methods for determining structure-activity correlations and reaction.
Introduction to principles of bonding in organometallic chemistry and organometallic reaction mechanisms. Uses of transition-metal complexes in organic synthesis.
Modern principles of organic synthesis and retrosynthetic analysis. Stereoselective synthesis of complex natural products.
Theory and use of spectroscopic techniques for structural identification of organic compounds.
Mechanistic and preparative photochemistry. Structure and chemistry of excited states, free radicals, carbenes, and selected ions.
Principles of atomic and molecular spectrometric methods; discussion of instrumentation, methodology, and applications.
Theory and practice of modern separation methods with emphasis on gas and liquid chromatographic techniques.
Principles of electrochemical methods, ionic solutions, and electrochemical kinetics.
Practical investigation of the statistical procedures employed in modern analytical chemistry.
The study of topical fields of research in analytical chemistry, with a focus on one or more specialties, such as ICP-MS; fluorescence, LIBS; Raman spectroscopy; nanoparticles in analysis; biosensors; or others. May be repeated for credit if course content differs. Combined Bulletin 2026-2027 379
Medicines. (3 h) Conducted as a combination of lectures, reading assignments, and student-led discussions. Examines drug discovery and development pathways from target and lead compound identification through metabolic and toxicology studies, clinical trials, FDA approval, and marketing. Regulatory processes, intellectual property, and ethical issues are also considered. Taught by WFU faculty from both the Reynolda and Bowman Gray campuses and colleagues in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, students work in teams to present case studies on the discovery, development, and marketing of recently approved pharmaceuticals. Also listed as BAMB 740. P-Organic chemistry and biochemistry.
The application of statistical mechanics to chemistry to understand and predict the thermodynamic properties.
Kinetics and mechanisms of chemical reactions; theories of reaction rates.
Study of the phenomena of self-organization, such oscillations, multistability, propagating waves, and formation of spatial patterns. Kinetic systems with autocatalysis will be studied using bifurcation theory and other methods of non-linear systems.
Survey of the structure, reactivity, and catalytic properties of RNA and DNA, including modern experimental techniques.
Advanced survey of protein biochemistry with an emphasis on structural families, enzyme catalytic mechanisms, expression and purification methods, and biophysical and structural experimental techniques.
Survey of the origins and emerging frontiers of chemical biology, with a focus on the impact of chemical methods on our understanding of biology. Topics include protein design, chemical genetics, and methods in genomics and proteomics research.
Explores proteins from the ground up, emphasizing chemical principles of protein folding and stability.Integrates structural biology with chemical biology tools and modern computational design approaches. Students critically evaluate primary literature, lead discussions, and complete a capstone design project developing a novel protein concept.
CHM 756
This is a one half-semester course designed for graduate and advanced undergraduates focusing on NMR of small oligonucleotides and proteins. The course will cover sample preparation, data acquisition and processing as well as generating solution structures from NMR data. A student should have command of 1D acquisition and processing as well as experience with 2D acquisition and processing before taking this class. All computational exercises will involve some familiarity with UNIX operating system. POI.
This is a one-half semester course designed for graduate and advanced undergraduates focusing on structural characterization of macromolecules utilizing x-ray crystallography. The course will cover sample preparation, diffraction theory, data acquisition and processing as well as structure solution and refinement techniques. P-CHM 356/656 highly recommended.
Principles of bonding, structure, spectroscopy, and reactivity of compounds of the main group elements. Synthesis and applications of organometallic compounds of the main group.
Theory, structure, properties, and selected reaction mechanisms of transition metal complexes. Design and synthesis of ligands and their applications in bioinorganic chemistry.
Symmetry, group theory, bonding, and spectroscopy. Applications to structure, stereoisomers, multicenter bonding and symmetry-controlled reactions.
The inorganic chemistry of life. a) Metals in biocatalysis: elucidation o structure and function of metalloenzymes by various spectroscopic and molecular biology methods; biomimetic ligands; synthetic models of active sites. b) Metals and toxicity. c) Inorganic compounds in therapy and diagnosis.
The quantum theory and its application to the structure, properties, and interactions of atoms and molecules. Theoretical and computational approaches.
Survey of the major groups of heterocyclic compounds. Modern applications of heterocycles.
Fundamental chemistry of carcinogenesis. Survey of the chemistry and structure of carinogenic compounds. Defense and chemotherapeutics.
Molecular orbital treatment of structure and reactivity of organic molecules with emphasis on the applications of MO theory in pericyclic and photochemical reactions.
Detailed analysis of mechanisms with emphasis on characterization of transition state structure.
Spectroscopy. (3 h) Instrumentation, methods, and applications of molecular luminescence spectroscopy.
Survey of lasers and their use to study physical-chemical processes. Topics include types of lasers, range of spectral and temporal operation, methods of detection, and application to specific chemical problems.
Chiral asymmetry in nuclear, atomic, and molecular interactions. General group theoretic approach to spontaneous chiral symmetry breaking and the study of specific mechanisms.
Determination of inorganic and organic reaction mechanisms, electrochemical synthesis, applications to materials science.
Selected applications of transition metal chemistry such as in paramagnetic resonance (NMR, EPR), bioinorganic chemistry, and industrial process.
f Crystal structure determination using powder and single crystal X-ray diffraction.
Applications of vibrational, rotational, electronic, and nuclear spectroscopy to current problems in chemistry.
Design and mechanism of metal-containing pharmaceuticals in cancer therapy and diagnosis.
Advanced quantum mechanical methods for the investigation of electronic structure and radiation-molecule interaction.
Course requires a written document detailing a proposed project and an oral exam covering the basic chemical principles, foundation of the plan and experimental design. Pass/Fail. Must be taken by the 6th semester of residence.
Course requires a written document and oral examination detailing a proposed project on a topic distinct from, but may be in the same general field as, the student’s dissertation project. Pass/Fail. Must be taken by the 8th semester of residence.
Program Director John Lukesh Thurmond D. Kitchin Professor of Chemistry and Chair S. Bruce King John B. White Professor of Chemistry Willie L. Hinze Professors Rebecca W. Alexander, Ulrich Bierbach, Christa L. Colyer, Patricia C. Dos Santos, Bradley T. Jones, Abdessadek Lachgar, Akbar Salam Associate Professors Lindsay R. Comstock, Amanda C. Jones, Paul B. Jones, John C. Lukesh Assistant Professors Katherine I. Albanese, Wendu Ding, Elham Ghadiri, Mallory L. Green, Cedric Schaack, Troy A. Stich 2026-2027 Bulletin Search Bulletin Search The University Undergraduate The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Calendars Procedures Student Wellness Requirements for Degrees Programs Degree Programs Bioethics (BIE) Biology (BIO) Chemistry (CHM) Chemistry, MS Chemistry, PhD Communication (COM) Computer Science (CSC) Counseling (CNS) Documentary Film Program (DOC) Education (EDU) English (ENG) Health and Exercise Science (HES) Liberal Arts Studies (LBS) Mathematics (MTH) Physics (PHY) Psychology (PSY) Quantum Information Sciences (QIS) Statistics (STA) Sustainability (SUS) Dual Degrees Certificates Concentrations Courses A-Z Governing and Advisory Boards Graduate Council and Faculty The Administration The School of Divinity The School of Professional Studies Search Programs Search Courses Courses A-Z Archive Print Options Print this page Send this page to the printer. Download this pageSave this page as a PDF.Undergraduate CatalogA PDF of the entire Undergraduate catalog.Graduate CatalogA PDF of the entire Graduate catalog.Divinity CatalogA PDF of the entire School of Divinity catalog.Professional Studies CatalogA PDF of the entire Professional Studies catalog.Download the bulletinSave the entire bulletin as a PDF. Back to Top
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