| Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
Prerequests |
|
423611
|
Electroanalytical Chemistry
|
3 |
|
| This course includes several electroanalytical methods for chemical analysis. Examples of these include polarography, developed methods of polarography, anodic stripping voltammetry, differentiated pulse anodic stripping voltammetry, amperometry, circular voltammetry and cathodic stripping voltammetry. |
|
423621
|
Structural Techniques in Inorganic Chemistry
|
3 |
|
| A core course entirely devoted to modern physical methods of inorganic structure analysis. Eamples include diffraction methods, XPS & Auger spectra, thermal methods and microscopic methods. NMR spectra, vibrational spectra, ESR spectra and Mossbauer spectra are also included together with NQR and other techniques. |
|
423631
|
Organic Reaction Transformations
|
3 |
|
| This is a lecture core course involving a rigorous treatment of organic reaction mechanisms. Reaction intermediates are treated rigorously and free radicals and carbocations, including nonclassical ones are discussed. |
|
423641
|
Molecular Spectroscopy
|
3 |
|
| Using the language of group theory and quantum mechanics, the student in this course is meticulously exposed to the origins and details of molecular spectra. The quantum mechanics of vibration, rotation, electronic and n.m.r spectra will be nigorously examined. |
|
423798
|
Comprehensive Exam
|
0 |
|
| For this course the student must pass a qualifying examination (See Academic Rules andRegulations for Graduate Students). |
|
423799
|
Thesis
|
24 |
|
| The Student must submit a thesis and pass an oral defence related to his/her thesis (See Academic Rules and Regulations for Graduate Students). |
| Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
Prerequests |
|
423711
|
Advanced Environmental Chemistry
|
3 |
|
| This course includes the various topics of environmental chemistry such as waterpollution, air pollution, soil pollution and plant and animal pollution. |
|
423712
|
Modern Techniques in Analytical Chemistry
|
3 |
|
| This course deals with the modern analytical techniques which have not been covered inchem. 423611. Examples of these methods: x-ray fluorescence, ICP, FTIR, IonChromatography ..... etc. together with of applications using these methods. |
|
423715
|
Seminar in Analytical Chemistry
|
3 |
|
| This course consists of a series of lectures and seminars discussing the various topics of research in analytical chemistry. It is expected that the students will take the major burden, with the help of the instructor, of choosing the research topic, explaining several papers from the literature under this topic. The instructor then discusses the topic with the students and answers their questions. |
|
423721
|
Chemistry of Metals
|
3 |
|
| This is an elective course dealing with advanced topics in chemistry of transition metals (particularly lanthanides and actinides) focusing on modern theories. Contemporary applications of metal element compounds are also involved, including advancedanalytical techniques and kinetics. |
|
423722
|
Chemistry of Non Metals
|
3 |
|
| This is an electric course devoted to non-metal chemistry. Emphasis is devoted to certain elements e.g. B, N, F, Si, P, S. Pre- and post-transition metal chemistries and reaction kinetics and mechanisms are included. |
|
423723
|
Solid State & Semiconductor Chemistry
|
3 |
|
| This is an elective course, entirely devoted to understand principles and applications of solid state chemistry. Physical techniques used in solid-state chemistry research are involved. Theories of bonding in semiconductors are included together with p-n junctions and solid/liquid interfaces. Current-voltage plots of semiconductors, including photo-currentsand dark currents, and capacitance-voltage plots are treated. Applications of semiconductors to photovoltaics and to photoelectrochemical solar energy research are covered. Students are assumed to participate with term papers and class presentations. |
|
423725
|
Seminar in Inorganic Chemistry
|
3 |
|
| This is an elective course that involves a number of seminars and discussions in modern subjects of inorganic chemistry. Students, with the help of the instructor choose their topics from relevant literature and present their topics before students and professors. |
|
423731
|
Physical Organic Chemistry
|
3 |
|
| This is an elective course dealing with theoretical aspects of organic chemistry including bonding and structural aspects. Physical methods in organic molecule structure determination are also included. |
|
423732
|
Heterocyclic Chemistry
|
3 |
|
| This is an elective course dealing with simple heterocyclic compounds such as those of O, P and S. Synthesis, reactivity and structural methods of analysis are involved. Derivatives of heterocyclic compounds are also discussed. |
|
423733
|
Chemistry of Macromolecules
|
3 |
|
| This is an elective course dealing with organic macromolecules (natural and synthetic). The course is designed to include synthesis, chemical modification and characterisation of the polymeric materials with emphasis on those with commercial value. |
|
423741
|
Statistical Thermodynamics
|
3 |
|
| This course is a bridge between the microquantum mechanics and the macrolevel ofclassical thermodynamics. The following topics will be dealt with:
1. Maxwell Boltzman statistics
2. Quantum effects.
3. Canonicle ensembles.
4. Partition functions.
5. Computation of thermodynamic functions. |
|
423742
|
Energetic of Solutions
|
3 |
|
| This course deals rigorously and thoroughly with the physical chemistry of solvation. The following topics are examined.
1. Thermodynamics of solvation and solvent mixtures.
2. Preferential solvation and rates and mechanisms.
3. Preferential solvation and transfer chemical potential studies.
4. Influence of dielectric constants on Arrhenius parameters.
5. Graphical and computational methods for determining stability constants in aqueoussolutions. |
|
423743
|
Quantum Chemistry
|
3 |
|
| After a quick review of basic postulates and theorems, this course deals with thefollowing topics:
1. Operators and matrix elements.
2. Variational and perturbation calculations.
3. Hartree-Fock approximation.
4. Configuration interaction. |
|
423744
|
Chemical Kinetics
|
3 |
|
| This course deals rigorously with advanced concepts in chemical kinetics. The following subjects will be examined:
1. Statistical mechanics of equilibrium and derivation of the rate equation using statisticalarguments.
2. Unimolecular reactions and RRKM statistical treatments.
3. Gas kinetics. |
|
423881
|
Special Topic in Analytical Chemistry
|
3 |
|
| In this course, each student selects a topic in which they would like to do research later on. Under the supervision of an instructor, the student collects all information about a topic in analytical chemistry from the literature and writes a paper on the subject. The student may also be asked to give a seminar. |
|
423882
|
Special Topics in Inorganic Chemistry
|
3 |
|
| In this course each student selects a topic which they wish to research later on. Under the supervision of an instructor, the student collects all information about a topic in inorganic chemistry from the literature and writes a paper on the subject. The student may also be asked to give a seminar. |
|
423883
|
Special Topic in Organic Chemistry
|
3 |
|
| In this course, each student chooses a research topic. Under the supervision of an instructor, the student collects all information about a topic in organic chemistry from the literature and writes a paper on the subject. The student may also beasked to give a seminar. |
|
423884
|
Special Topic in Physical Chemistry
|
3 |
|
| Each student takes a point in which he likes to do research later on. Under thesupervision of an instructor, the student collects all information about a topic in physicalchemistry from the literature and writes a paper on the subject. The student may also beasked to give a seminar. |
