Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Describe basic instrumentations and techniques used in the study of main group chemistry.
2. Predict molecular shapes using VSEPR theory, valence bond theory, and molecular orbital theory.
3. Describe molecular shapes in terms of point groups, stereochemistry, and types of isomers.
4. Prepare molecular orbital diagrams and interpret them to predict bonding order and molecular reactivity.
5. Explain the causes of differences in structure and reactivity of compounds of different main group elements.
6. Search for and understand a published research article describing the structure, bonding or reactivity of a main group molecule.
7. Perform laboratory experiments using main group molecules given a written procedure.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify reactive sites on reagents.
2. Determine rate laws for simple chemical processes.
3. Articulate the meaning of transition state theory and associated activation parameters.
4. Predict and rationalize solvent and electronic effects on chemical reactivity.
5. Use experimental data obtained in the laboratory to study reaction kinetics.
6. Critically analyze and communicate scientific results.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Perform statistical analysis to assess the quality of analytical data and the validity of analytical methods.
2. Determine sample concentrations of unknown species based on comparison to calibration standards.
3. Use different calibration strategies; accurately prepare calibration standards at desired concentration levels.
4. Apply fundamental concepts of chemical equilibria to evaluate the composition of complex solutions and heterogeneous samples.
5. Formulate, prepare and use buffer solutions for various applications.
6. Demonstrate the proper use of basic lab equipment for preparation of calibration standards, liquid and solid samples.
7. Use methods of analytical titrations for the determination of various chemical species.
8. Perform analytical procedures based on methods of UV-visible spectrophotometry, fluorescence spectroscopy and atomic spectrometry.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Understand the basic elemental composition of organic compounds.
2. Define basic spectroscopic properties of organic compounds.
3. Discuss trends in spectroscopic properties in organic functional groups.
4. Analyze IR, NMR (1H, 13C and 2D), Mass and UV-vis spectra of organic compounds.
5. Combine all spectroscopic data given to determine the molecular structure of an unknown organic compound.
6. Apply Spinworks to process experimental NMR data.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify reactive sites and predict reactivity of nucleophiles, electrophiles, acids, bases, and leaving groups.
2. Write complete mechanisms for some of the most common types of reactions.
3. Explain reaction mechanisms of industrial importance.
4. Apply the mechanistic details of useful reactions encountered in chemical laboratories/industry to future applications and designs.
5. Conduct laboratory experiments focused on reactions and the synthesis of organic molecules.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Apply models of molecular orbitals and hybridization to predict chemical properties and structures.
2. Apply models of conjugated systems and aromaticity to predicting the outcomes of pericyclic reactions.
3. Describe reactions and changes in transition state structure using single- and two-dimensional reaction coordinates.
4. Interpret reaction mechanisms based on kinetic isotope effects, solvent effects, and linear free energy relationships.
5. Predict the reactivity of non-classical carbocations and various ion pairs.
6. Rationalize the regiochemistry, stereochemistry, and reactivity of various classes of reactions.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Name transition metal complexes and draw structures based on the formulae, including determining the oxidation state of the metal, given a set of common coordinated ligands.
2. Describe the space group symmetry of crystalline compounds and diffraction techniques used in the study of transition metal compounds.
3. Interpret electronic spectra of transition metal complexes in terms of the relationships between energy and intensities of the transitions present in the spectrum and the nature of the metal and the coordinated ligands.
4. Predict the electronic and spin configurations, magnetic properties and reactivity of transition metal ions and their complexes based on the type of metal, its oxidation state and the nature of the coordinated ligands.
5. Explain the causes of differences in structure and reactivity of compounds of different transition elements.
6. Describe the electronic structures of solid transition metal compounds and how they impact the properties of functional material.
7. Describe the basic roles of transition metal ions and their complexes in biological systems.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Explain the postulates and general principles of quantum mechanics.
2. Solve the Schrödinger equation for systems such as the particle in a box, harmonic oscillator, rigid rotor, and the Hydrogen atom.
3. Apply the variational method and perturbation theory to chemical systems.
4. Apply quantum mechanics to describe the electronic structure of molecules and calculate molecular properties.
5. Provide a quantum-mechanical description for chemical concepts such as atomic and molecular orbitals.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Describe the theoretical basis for chromatographic/electrophoretic methods and how band broadening mechanisms affect chemical separation performance.
2. Draw connections between molecular structure and properties that determine an appropriate chemical separation/detection method.
3. Critically evaluate recent analytical and physical chemistry reports to develop a concise literature review.
4. Examine detector signals to extract qualitative and quantitative information.
5. Identify/justify approaches to prepare samples for chemical analysis.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Understand the basic process of spectral analysis.
2. Understand atomic spectra including fine structures from hyperfine interactions.
3. Analyze rotational spectra of diatomic molecules.
4. Analyze ro-vibrational spectra of diatomic molecules.
5. Recognize patterns in electronic spectra of polyatomic molecules.
6. Understand the basics of NMR spectroscopy.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify important features of peptide, protein, nucleic acid and carbohydrate structures. Recommend and illustrate structure determination techniques.
2. Propose reaction mechanisms for enzyme-catalyzed reactions that produce amino acid, nucleic acid and carbohydrate based biomolecules.
3. Demonstrate the interconnections between molecule classes in the central dogma of molecular biology by designing nucleic acid sequences based on protein sequences and vice versa.
4. Collaborate with a small group of peers to deliver a presentation, on a topic of biological importance, which extends and applies course concepts.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Describe the main chemicals that are important to environmental issues, including their fate and behaviour related to phenomena including ozone depletion, greenhouse gas effects, and toxicity in air and water.
2. Use partition calculations and fugacity-based models to describe the distribution of chemicals between different environmental compartments and relate this to molecular structure and properties.
3. Describe the main approaches for treating contaminated water before drinking or releasing to the environment.
4. Explain the principles of Green Chemistry including the main measures and metrics, including E-factors, environmental impacts, and energy consumption.
5. Design chemical processes using alternative feedstocks and reagents with green synthetic methods and strategies, including solventless conditions or use of preferred organic solvents, water, supercritical fluids, expanded liquids, ionic liquids, and liquid polymers.
6. Prepare a report proposing a green chemical process within a small group and present the this to a peer class including chemists, engineering chemists and chemical engineers.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Formulate scientific reports based on the evaluation of concepts in chemistry and analysis of original experimental data.
2. Perform complex lab procedures independently to implement various chemical reactions in organic/inorganic synthesis and catalysis.
3. Perform chemical separation and purification steps for subsequent compound characterization studies and quantitative chemical analysis.
4. Perform compound and material characterization studies using common spectroscopic techniques, including 1H- and 13C-NMR, ATR- and DRIFT-IR, UV-VIS and fluorescence spectroscopy.
5. Using specialized software, e.g.: Gaussian 03, apply basic methods in computational chemistry to evaluate fundamental chemical and physical properties of chemical compounds.
6. Perform literature studies using online resources to identify and get access to published information pertaining to various fields of Chemistry and related disciplines.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Develop critical skills necessary for the analysis of experimental data in comparison to established theoretical chemical concepts.
2. Formulate scientific reports based on the critical evaluation of available theoretical and experimental data.
3. Perform complex lab procedures with little or no supervision to implement various chemical reactions in synthesis and catalysis.
4. Perform complex chemical separation and purification steps for subsequent compound characterization studies.
5. Perform compound and material characterization studies using common spectroscopic techniques.
6. Perform qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis using instrumental detection techniques based on gas and liquid chromatography.
7. Use specialized software to apply basic computational methods to evaluate fundamental chemical and physical properties of compounds.
8. Perform literature studies using online resources to identify and access published information pertaining to Chemistry and related fields.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Develop critical skills necessary for the analysis of experimental data in comparison to established theoretical chemical concepts.
2. Formulate scientific reports based on the critical evaluation of available theoretical and experimental data.
3. Perform complex lab procedures with little or no supervision to implement various chemical reactions in synthesis and catalysis.
4. Perform complex chemical separation and purification steps for subsequent compound characterization studies.
5. Perform compound and material characterization studies using common spectroscopic techniques.
6. Perform qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis using instrumental detection techniques based on gas and liquid chromatography.
7. Use specialized software to apply basic computational methods to evaluate fundamental chemical and physical properties of compounds.
8. Perform literature studies using online resources to identify and access published information pertaining to Chemistry and related fields.
9. Adhere to appropriate workplace safety protocols in all laboratory environments.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Track and analyze literature information.
2. Make a clear oral presentation.
3. Select the best surface analytical tool to gain relevant information from the sample.
4. Calculate detection results from analytical signals.
5. Compare the strengths and limitations of surface methods in use and under development.
6. Understand perspectives of developing new analytical techniques.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Evaluate bulk properties based on knowledge of the partition function.
2. Discuss trends in properties (equilibrium constants, heat capacities, etc) based on knowledge of partition functions.
3. Interconnect previous knowledge in quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, and spectroscopy using statistical mechanics principles.
4. Apply statistical mechanical principles to a selection of topics in physical chemistry.
5. Explain the statistical mechanical underpinnings of modern simulations.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Describe the concepts and assumptions underlying various computational chemistry models.
2. Assess the quality and suitability of computational chemistry methods reported in the literature.
3. Determine the suitable method(s) for a specific chemical problem at hand.
4. Perform computational chemistry calculations using commercial and free software packages to calculate properties.
5. Read and write simple Python programs and general scripts for computational chemistry calculations and workflows. The assignments and one-on-one meetings are designed to test these learning outcomes. Learning outcomes 3 and 5 are especially transferable to other research areas and professional development.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify the specific role of a catalyst in a transformation and thereby predict the outcome of the combination of one or more catalyst.
2. Draw complete catalytic cycle for important reactions having been able to decipher the appropriate mechanism.
3. Rationalize the outcome of a particular reaction in the context of chemo-, regio- and stereoselectivity based on the catalyst combination.
4. Develop proficiency at reading and searching the primary chemical literature and using relevant search engines, Google Scholar, SciFinder, etc.
5. Identify potential problems with specific catalytic combinations.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Conduct independent research.
2. Present results in poster format.
3. Present results in formal thesis.
4. Make oral presentation.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Explain the physical principles underlying electronic and structural characterization techniques.
2. Interpret spectroscopic and microscopic measurements.
3. Compare the strengths and limitations of different characterization methods for specific chemical, surface, and materials questions.
4. Perform quantitative data analysis on real or simulated datasets.
5. Evaluate the primary literature and summarize contemporary advances in electronic and structural characterization.
6. Know what techniques exist and how they are used in industry and research.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Apply retrosynthetic analysis. Perform retrosynthetic analysis to design efficient synthetic routes for complex organic molecules, identifying key disconnections and strategic synthetic transformations.
2. Evaluate and propose reaction mechanisms. Predict and interpret reaction outcomes by evaluating the reactivity and conditions and use this to suggest or explain reaction mechanisms.
3. Design and optimize reaction conditions. Identify challenges and unexpected outcomes in reactions and propose ways to optimize conditions and improve factors such as yield, selectivity, and scalability.
4. Plan a multi-step synthesis. Using an iterative and feedback-driven approach, plan a multistep organic synthesis, integrating various synthetic methodologies to achieve the target molecule.
5. Conduct literature reviews. Critically evaluate research articles related to synthetic organic chemistry and extract relevant information to inform research and synthesis strategies.
6. Communicate scientific concepts and problems. Effectively communicate about synthetic organic chemistry, conveying complex synthetic strategies, results, and interpretations through written reports and oral presentations.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. The students will be able to identify and understand common ligands used in organometallic complexes.
2. The students will understand common reactions of organotransition metal complexes that occur at the metal centre.
3. The students will understand reactions involving changes in the ligand.
4. The students will be able to identify and describe different physical methods used to study organometallic complexes.
5. The students will be able to apply the principles of organometallic chemistry in descripting materials and biological applications.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Use nomenclature, terminology and jargon effectively.
2. Classify polymers according to method of preparation (radical, ionic, coordination, condensation, etc.).
3. Apply theories to predict polymer solution behaviour (solubility parameters, Flory-Huggins theory).
4. Apply concepts of molecular weight, molecular weight distribution and molecular weights averages (number, weight and z-averages) to predict polymer properties.
5. Select appropriate experimental methods for molecular weight determinations (osmometry, ebulliometry, light scattering, size exclusion chromatography, ultracentrifugation, etc.).
6. Describe properties of and characterization for both the amorphous, crystalline and melt state.
7. Cite example applications of polymers in daily life.
8. Use knowledge to solve practical problems.

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. CLOs coming soon; please refer to your course syllabus in the meantime.