The course involves an extensive survey on molecular structure and application of new synthetic strategies in designing organic material from both mechanistic and synthetic viewpoints. Students learn how to plan the synthesis of complex molecules, the use of protecting groups, as well as reduction, oxidation and alkylation reactions in modern organic chemistry. CHM Nanotechnology: The Industrial Revolution (3.0); 3 cr. This course covers fundamental concepts of a wide array of nanomaterials, such as carbon nanotubes, nanostructured metal and metal oxides /ceramics/ composites, nanowires, quantum dots, nanoclays, functional hybrid nanoparticles, and bio-related and magnetic nanomaterials. Advanced optical and electronic characterization techniques, and their usefulness in various industries are described. CHM 670 Tutorial I; 2 cr. This course is an individual study on a specially selected topic in chemistry directed by a faculty member. Prerequisite: graduate standing and consent of the instructor. CHM 671 Tutorial II; 3 cr. This course is an individual study on a specially selected topic in chemistry directed by a faculty member. Prerequisite: graduate standing and consent of the instructor. CHM Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (0.3); 1 cr. This laboratory provides hands-on experience on techniques such as atomic absorption, liquid chromatography, gas chromatography/ mass spectrometry, gas chromatography/ nitrogen phosphorus detector and electron capture detector, electrochemistry, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The remainder of the term is devoted to special projects in which students apply what they have learned to solve chemical problems in the laboratory. CHM 680 Seminar I - Industrial Training; 1 cr. Practical training in industry is required for all students in order to have them gain knowledge and hand-on-experience of various industrial processes. CHM 681 Seminar II; 1 cr. This course is based on oral presentations and discussions by students on selected topics in chemistry in an area of special interest. CHM 691 Master Thesis I; 3 cr. CHM 692 Master Thesis II; 3 cr. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Mission The mission of the Environmental Science program at NDU is to provide high quality education through a rigorous interdisciplinary approach. The program emphasizes the study of interactions b

Organic Synthesis