Chemistry

Departmental Representative:
Dr. Vesna Gasperov
212-854-2017
vg2231@columbia.edu

Chemistry S1403D and S1404Q may be counted toward the science requirement for most Columbia University undergraduates.

The sequence Chemistry S3443, S3444, and S3543 meets the minimum requirement in organic chemistry for admission to medical school. Consult your premed adviser.

Lab fees, paid at the time of registration, cover the costs of nonreturnable items, chemicals, and reasonable breakage. In addition, students may be charged for excessive breakage, returning equipment uncleaned, or late check-out. Students must present lab fee receipt at the first laboratory meeting.

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May 31, replaces the Memorial Day holiday.

July 5, replaces the Independence Day holiday

NOTE

The University reserves the right to withdraw or modify the courses of instruction or to change the instructors as may become necessary.

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Summer 2013

Chemistry

  • CHEM S0001D. Preparation for College Chemistry. 2 pts.
    Runs from the week of May 28 to Jul 05

    Not for credit toward the bachelor's degree. Given on a Pass/Fail basis only. Preparation for Chemistry S1403 or the equivalent, as well as for other science courses. Topics include electronic and nuclear structure of atoms, nomenclature, chemical bonding and its relation to molecular structure, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, periodic properties of elements, equilibria, gas laws, acids and bases, and kinetics.

  • CHEM S1403D. General Chemistry, I: Lectures. 3.5 pts.
    Runs from the week of May 28 to Jul 05

    Prerequisites: High school chemistry and algebra, CHEM S0001, or permission of the department.

    Students who wish to take lectures and laboratory should register for Chemistry S1404Q and S1500Q(see below). Topics include kinetic theory of gases, solutions, equilibria, oxidation-reduction reactions, thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, the electronic structure of atoms, chemical bonding and its relationship to the geometries of molecules, periodic properties of the elements, transition metal complexes, and introduction to organic chemistry and biochemistry

  • CHEM S1404Q (Section 1). General Chemistry, II: Lectures. 3.5 pts.
    Runs from the week of Jul 08 to Aug 16

    Prerequisites: CHEM S1403 or the equivalent.

    The continuation of Chemistry S1403D.

  • CHEM S1404X (Section 2). General Chemistry II: Lectures. 3.5 pts.
    Runs from the week of May 28 to Aug 16

    Prerequisites: CHEM C1403 or F1403 or the equivalent.

    The continuation of Chemistry 1403.

  • CHEM S1500D. General Chemistry: Laboratory. 3 pts.
    Runs from the week of May 28 to Jul 05

    Introduction to basic experimental techniques in chemistry, including quantitative procedures, chemical analysis, and descriptive chemistry. To be enrolled in S1500D you must also register for S1501D Lab Lecture MW 1:00pm-2:10pm in 309 HavemeyerLab Fee: $140.00

  • CHEM S1500Q. General Chemistry: Laboratory. 3 pts.
    Runs from the week of Jul 08 to Aug 16

    Introduction to basic experimental techniques in chemistry, including quantitative procedures, chemical analysis, and descriptive chemistry. To be enrolled in S1500Q you must also register for S1501Q Lab Lecture MW 1:00pm-2:10pm in 309 HavemeyerCourse Fee: $140.00

  • CHEM S1500X. General Chemistry: Laboratory. 3 pts.
    Runs from the week of May 28 to Aug 16

    Introduction to basic experimental techniques in chemistry, including quantitative procedures, chemical analysis, and descriptive chemistry. To be enrolled in S1500X you must also register for S1501X Lab Lecture M 3:30pm-4:40pm in 309 HavemeyerLab Fee: $140.00

  • CHEM S3443D. Organic Chemistry, I: Lectures. 3.5 pts.
    Runs from the week of May 28 to Jul 05

    Prerequisites: CHEM S1403, S1404, and S1500, or their equivalents, taken within the previous five years.

    Students who wish to take the lectures and laboratory should register for Chemistry S3444Q and S3543Q(see below). Principles of organic chemistry. The structure and reactivity of organic molecules from the standpoint of modern theories of chemistry. Stereochemistry, reactions of organic molecules, mechanisms of organic reactions, syntheses and degradations of organic molecules, spectroscopic techniques of structure determination.

  • CHEM S3444Q. Organic Chemistry, II: Lectures. 3.5 pts.
    Runs from the week of Jul 08 to Aug 16

    Prerequisites: CHEM S3443 or the equivalent.

    A continuation of Chemistry S3443D, above. Equivalent to Chemistry C3444 or F3444.

  • CHEM S3543D. Organic Chemistry: Laboratory. 3 pts.
    Runs from the week of May 28 to Jul 05

    Techniques of experimental organic chemistry, with emphasis on understanding fundamental principles underlying the experiments and the methodology of solving laboratory problems involving organic molecules. Course Fee: $125.00

  • CHEM S3543Q. Organic Chemistry: Laboratory. 3 pts.
    Runs from the week of Jul 08 to Aug 16

    Techniques of experimental organic chemistry, with emphasis on understanding fundamental principles underlying the experiments and the methodology of solving laboratory problems involving organic molecules.Course Fee: $125.00