114 / FIELDS OF INSTRUCTION

 GRADUATE COURSES
CY 601-CHEMICAL BONDING AND SPECTRA 1. 4 credits
 Basic methods and applications of quantum chemistry; atomic structure; chem-
ical bonding in diatomic and polyatomic molecules. Brief introduction to molecular
spectroscopy.
CY 602-CHEMICAL BONDING AND SPECTRA 2. 4 credits
 Prerequisite: CY 601. Theory of symmetry and its chemical applications; semi-
empirical molecular orbital treatment of simple inorganic and organic molecules;
further applications to inorganic and organic chemistry.
CY 605-CHEMISTRY COLLOQUIUM. 1 credit
 Topics presented by visiting scientists and local staff members. May be re-
peated up to a maximum of 6 credits. Graded on an S/U basis.
CY 610-INORGANIC PREPARATIONS. 5 credits
 Lectures and laboratory experiments showing the reactions and techniques used
in the synthesis of inorganic compounds.
CY 612-ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY. 4 credits
 The crystalline state, energetic in inorganic chemistry, acid-base theories, non-
aqueous solvents, kinetics and inorganic reaction mechanisms.
CY 615-CHEMISTRY OF THE NONMETALS. 3 credits
 Prerequisites: CY 602, CY 612. Relation of properties to atomic, molecular,
and crystal structures.
CY 616-CHEMISTRY OF THE METALS. 3 credits
 Prerequisites: CY 602, CY 612. Relation of properties to atomic, molecular,
and crystal structure.
CY 617-SPECIAL TOPICS IN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY. 1 to 3 credits
 Lectures or conferences pertaining to selected topics of current research interest
in inorganic chemistry. May be repeated with change of content up to a maximum
of 15 credits.
CY 618-INORGANIC CHEMISTRY SEMINAR. 1 credit
 Prerequisite: One graduate course in inorganic chemistry. Presentation of one
seminar. Seminar attendance required of graduate majors in inorganic chemistry.
May be repeated for credit.
CY 629-CHEMICAL PHYSICS. 3 credits
 Identical with PS 629.
CY 635-SEPARATION METHODS AND ANALYSES. 4 credits
 Principles of gas-liquid chromatography, chromatographic methods of separation,
solution equilibria, and nuclear methods of analysis.
CY 636-SPECTROCHEMICAL METHODS OF ANALYSIS. 4 credits
 Principles of atomic and molecular absorption and emission spectroscopy as
applied to qualitative and quantitative analysis.
CY 637-ELECTROCHEMISTRY. 4 credits
 Potentials, electrical double layer theory, principles of electrochemical kinetics,
analytical applications.
CY 638-ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY SEMINAR. 1 credit
 Prerequisite: One graduate course in analytical chemistry. Presentation of one
seminar. Seminar attendance required of graduate majors in the analytical area.
May be repeated for credit.
CY 639-SPECIAL TOPICS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY. 2 credits
 Prerequisite: Two quarters of the CY 630 series. Lectures or conferences cover-