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D class assignments for undergraduates available in SGM418; phone (213) 740-7036.

CHEM 050x: General Chemistry Tutorial (2.0 units)

Weekly tutorial for selected students in CHEM 105aL. Strong emphasis on chemical mathematics and key concepts in general chemistry. Topics parallel lectures in CHEM 105aL. Not available for degree credit. Graded CR/NC. Discussion, 2 hours.

Note: Course not available for degree credit. For questions about placement test results, email coord105@chemmail.usc.edu
Concurrent enrollment: CHEM 105A

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17200D	001	Lecture	9:30-10:50am	Tuesday	14 of 25	Surya Prakash	SGM226
17202D	001	Lecture	11:00-12:20pm	Tuesday	9 of 28	Surya Prakash	SGM226

Concurrent Course
CHEM 105aLg: General Chemistry (4.0 units)

Fundamental principles and laws of chemistry; laboratory work emphasizes quantitative procedures. Prerequisite to all more advanced courses in chemistry. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory and discussion, 4 hours. Quiz, 1 hour.

Prerequisite: CHEM 050
General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
Note: Register for one lecture, quiz and one lab. Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 050 or passing of Chemistry and Math Placement tests. All students are required to take both Chemistry and Math Placement tests. For lecture questions, email coord105@chemmail.usc.edu. This course carries GE credit but it is intended for a specific group of students rather than a general student audience. It is part of the curriculum for majors and pre-professional students. All labs are currently on a waitlist. Spaces that appear available may have been offered to another student already. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email Dr. Skibo (skibo@usc.edu) with your USC ID number, the course you want to enroll in (105a or 105b) and all the lab times (not section numbers) that fit in your schedule. Waitlist position is determined by the day/time of your email.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
17218R	001	Lecture	9:00-9:50am	MWF	60 of 200	Oleg Prezhdo	SGM123
17220R	001	Lecture	10:00-10:50am	MWF	215 of 250	Thomas Bertolini	SGM123
17222R	001	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MWF	210 of 260	Thomas Bertolini	SGM123
17224R	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Thursday	485 of 680		SGM123
17226D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	11 of 12		SGM133A/B
17228D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	17 of 18		SGM136A/B
17230D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	18 of 18		SGM136A/B
17232D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	4 of 6		SGM136A/B
17234D	001	Lab	11:00-1:50pm	Tuesday	15 of 18		SGM136C/D
17236D	001	Lab	11:00-1:50pm	Tuesday	16 of 18		SGM136C/D
17238D	001	Lab	12:00-2:50pm	Wednesday	18 of 18		SGM136C/D
17240D	001	Lab	12:00-2:50pm	Wednesday	17 of 18		SGM136C/D
17242D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	14 of 18		SGM133A/B
17244D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	14 of 18		SGM133A/B
17246D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	14 of 18		SGM136A/B
17248D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	16 of 18		SGM136A/B
17250D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	13 of 18		SGM133A/B
17252D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	14 of 18		SGM133A/B
17254D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	14 of 18		SGM136A/B
17256D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	6 of 9		SGM136A/B
17258D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12		SGM136A/B
17260D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	10 of 12		SGM136A/B
17262D	001	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Monday	15 of 18		SGM136C/D
17264D	001	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Monday	16 of 18		SGM136C/D
17266D	001	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	15 of 18		SGM136C/D
17268D	001	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	17 of 18		SGM136C/D
17270D	001	Lab	3:00-5:50pm	Wednesday	14 of 18		SGM136C/D
17272D	001	Lab	3:00-5:50pm	Wednesday	15 of 18		SGM136C/D
17274D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	14 of 18		SGM133A/B
17276D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	16 of 17		SGM136A/B
17278D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	14 of 16		SGM136A/B
17280D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	8 of 10		SGM136A/B
17282D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	9 of 12		SGM133A/B
17284D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	11 of 12		SGM136A/B
17286D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	16 of 18		SGM136A/B
17288D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	10 of 12		SGM136A/B
17290D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	11 of 12		SGM136A/B
17292D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12		SGM136A/B
17294D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	7 of 9		SGM136A/B
17296D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	11 of 12		SGM136A/B
17298D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	11 of 12		SGM136A/B

CHEM 102: The Molecular World (4.0 units)

Basic chemistry and its impact on the contemporary world. Topics include: structures and reactions of molecules, stoichiometry, nomenclature, gases, solutions.

Note: Register for lecture and discussion For students who have not already taken CHEM 105 or any other more advanced Chemistry course.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17204D	001	Lecture	12:00-12:50pm	MWF	46 of 52	Andrey Vilesov	GFS101
17206R	001	Discussion	3:30-4:50pm	Thursday	46 of 52		VKC102

CHEM 103Lxg: General Chemistry for the Environment and Life (4.0 units)

Chemistry for environmental studies, neuroscience and other life sciences: organic and inorganic structures, nomenclature, stoichiometry, solutions, gases, non-covalent interactions, equilibria, acid-base and redox reactions. Not for major credit in chemistry.

General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
Note: Register for lecture and one lab. For "D" clearance please email coord105@chemmail.usc.edu.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
17208D	001	Lecture	3:30-4:50pm	Tue, Thu	75 of 80	Jasmine Bryant	SLH100
17211D	001	Lab	9:00-11:50am	Monday	16 of 16		SGM133C
17212D	001	Lab	9:00-11:50am	Thursday	15 of 16		SGM133C
17213D	001	Lab	9:00-11:50am	Friday	13 of 16		SGM133C
17214D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	15 of 16		SGM133C
17215D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	16 of 16		SGM133C

CHEM 105aLg: General Chemistry (4.0 units)

Prerequisite: CHEM 050
General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
Note: Register for one lecture, quiz and one lab. Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 050 or passing of Chemistry and Math Placement tests. All students are required to take both Chemistry and Math Placement tests. For lecture questions, email coord105@chemmail.usc.edu. This course carries GE credit but it is intended for a specific group of students rather than a general student audience. It is part of the curriculum for majors and pre-professional students. All labs are currently on a waitlist. Spaces that appear available may have been offered to another student already. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email Dr. Skibo (skibo@usc.edu) with your USC ID number, the course you want to enroll in (105a or 105b) and all the lab times (not section numbers) that fit in your schedule. Waitlist position is determined by the day/time of your email.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
17218R	001	Lecture	9:00-9:50am	MWF	60 of 200	Oleg Prezhdo	SGM123
17220R	001	Lecture	10:00-10:50am	MWF	215 of 250	Thomas Bertolini	SGM123
17222R	001	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MWF	210 of 260	Thomas Bertolini	SGM123
17224R	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Thursday	485 of 680		SGM123
17226D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	11 of 12		SGM133A/B
17228D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	17 of 18		SGM136A/B
17230D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	18 of 18		SGM136A/B
17232D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	4 of 6		SGM136A/B
17234D	001	Lab	11:00-1:50pm	Tuesday	15 of 18		SGM136C/D
17236D	001	Lab	11:00-1:50pm	Tuesday	16 of 18		SGM136C/D
17238D	001	Lab	12:00-2:50pm	Wednesday	18 of 18		SGM136C/D
17240D	001	Lab	12:00-2:50pm	Wednesday	17 of 18		SGM136C/D
17242D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	14 of 18		SGM133A/B
17244D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	14 of 18		SGM133A/B
17246D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	14 of 18		SGM136A/B
17248D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	16 of 18		SGM136A/B
17250D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	13 of 18		SGM133A/B
17252D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	14 of 18		SGM133A/B
17254D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	14 of 18		SGM136A/B
17256D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	6 of 9		SGM136A/B
17258D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12		SGM136A/B
17260D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	10 of 12		SGM136A/B
17262D	001	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Monday	15 of 18		SGM136C/D
17264D	001	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Monday	16 of 18		SGM136C/D
17266D	001	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	15 of 18		SGM136C/D
17268D	001	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	17 of 18		SGM136C/D
17270D	001	Lab	3:00-5:50pm	Wednesday	14 of 18		SGM136C/D
17272D	001	Lab	3:00-5:50pm	Wednesday	15 of 18		SGM136C/D
17274D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	14 of 18		SGM133A/B
17276D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	16 of 17		SGM136A/B
17278D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	14 of 16		SGM136A/B
17280D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	8 of 10		SGM136A/B
17282D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	9 of 12		SGM133A/B
17284D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	11 of 12		SGM136A/B
17286D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	16 of 18		SGM136A/B
17288D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	10 of 12		SGM136A/B
17290D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	11 of 12		SGM136A/B
17292D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 12		SGM136A/B
17294D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	7 of 9		SGM136A/B
17296D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	11 of 12		SGM136A/B
17298D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	11 of 12		SGM136A/B

CHEM 105bL: General Chemistry (4.0 units)

Prerequisite: 1 from (CHEM 105A or CHEM 115A)
Note: Register for lecture, quiz and one lab All labs are currently on a waitlist. Spaces that appear available may have been offered to another student already. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email Dr. Skibo (skibo@usc.edu) with your USC ID number, the course you want to enroll in (105a or 105b) and all the lab times (not section numbers) that fit in your schedule. Waitlist position is determined by the day/time of your email.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
17300D	001	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MWF	144 of 200	Jasmine Bryant	SGM124
17302R	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Tuesday	147 of 200		SGM123
17308D	001	Lab	11:00-1:50pm	Thursday	10 of 10		SGM136A/B
17310D	001	Lab	11:00-1:50pm	Thursday	13 of 13		SGM136A/B
17312D	001	Lab	11:00-1:50pm	Thursday	8 of 9		SGM136C/D
17314D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Thursday	8 of 8		SGM133A/B
17316D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Thursday	8 of 8		SGM133A/B
17318D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	15 of 16		SGM133A/B
17320D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	13 of 16		SGM133A/B
17322D	001	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Thursday	14 of 14		SGM136A/B
17324D	001	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Thursday	9 of 10		SGM136A/B
17326D	001	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Thursday	15 of 16		SGM136C/D
17328D	001	Lab	2:00-4:50pm	Thursday	8 of 8		SGM136C/D
17330D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	13 of 16		SGM133A/B
17332D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	13 of 16		SGM133A/B

CHEM 107Lg: General Chemistry for Chemistry Majors (4.0 units)

Fundamental principles and laws of chemistry emphasizing contemporary chemistry; laboratory work focuses on quantitative procedures. Open only to Chemistry majors. (Duplicates credit in CHEM 105a and CHEM 115a)

Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Chemistry (Chemical Biology), Chemistry (Chemical Nanoscience), Chemistry (Chemical Physics), Chemistry (Research), Chemistry, Biochemistry
General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
Note: Register for lecture, quiz and one lab. This course carries GE credit but it is intended for a specific group of students rather than a general student audience. Majors can obtain D-clearance through the department.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
17333D	001	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MWF	40 of 49	Alexander Benderskii	SGM601
17335R	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Thursday	40 of 49		SOSB2
17337D	001	Lab	9:00-11:50am	Tuesday	11 of 14		SGM133A/B
17339D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	15 of 16		SGM133A/B
17341D	001	Lab	4:30-7:20pm	Monday	14 of 16		SGM133A/B

CHEM 115aLg: Advanced General Chemistry (4.0 units)

Equivalent to 105agL-bL, but taught at a higher level forexceptionally well-prepared students. Admission to course bydepartmental approval only. Lecture, 3 hours; lab and discussion,4 hours; quiz, 1 hour. Prereq: 1 year high school chemistry andmathematics through pre-calculus.

General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
Note: Register for lecture-discussion, quiz and one lab. This course carries GE credit but it is intended for a specific group of students rather than a general student audience. It is part of the curriculum for majors and pre-professional students.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
17334D	001	Lecture-Discussion	9:00-9:50am	MWF	83 of 90	Hanna Reisler, Jessica Parr	SGM101
17336R	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Thursday	83 of 90		SGM101
17338R	001	Lab	9:00-11:50am	Tuesday	14 of 14		SGM133C
17340R	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	13 of 14		SGM133C
17342D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Wednesday	13 of 15		SGM133C
17343R	001	Lab	12:00-2:50pm	Friday	14 of 14		SGM133C
17344D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	15 of 16		SGM133C
17346R	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	14 of 14		SGM133C

CHEM 203Lxg: AIDS Drug Discovery and Development (4.0 units)

Scientific principles underlying molecular approaches to diagnosis and treatment of diseases, using specific models within a societal (business, legal, ethical) context. Not available for major credit.

General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
Note: Register for lecture and one lab. 17364 is for Dental Hygiene majors only.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
17348R	001	Lecture	11:00-12:20pm	Tue, Thu	181 of 226	Matthew Pratt,Chao Zhang	SGM123
17350R	001	Lab	10:00-11:50am	Wednesday	22 of 28		SGM307
17358R	001	Lab	2:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	27 of 28		SGM307
17360R	001	Lab	2:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	23 of 28		SGM307
17362R	001	Lab	2:00-3:50pm	Thursday	17 of 28		SGM307
17364D	001	Lab	2:00-3:50pm	Friday	30 of 30		SGM307
17366R	001	Lab	4:00-5:50pm	Tuesday	16 of 28		SGM307
17368R	001	Lab	4:00-5:50pm	Wednesday	26 of 28		SGM307
17370R	001	Lab	4:00-5:50pm	Thursday	20 of 28		SGM307

CHEM 250x: Organic Chemistry Tutorial A (2.0 units)

Major principles of organic chemistry and its relevance. Topics covered parallel to those of CHEM 322A. Prerequisite: CHEM 105bL. Corequisite: CHEM 322aL. Graded CR/NC. Not available for degree credit.

Prerequisite: CHEM 105b
Corequisite: CHEM 322a

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17371D	001	Lecture	3:30-4:50pm	Monday	17 of 30	Rebecca Broyer	VKC156	PDF (46768 KB)

CHEM 290aL: Special Laboratory (1.0 unit)

Laboratory component for CHEM 105a, 105b, 322a, or 322b for students with equivalent lecture credit from another institution. Prereq: Consent of department head.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17372D	001	Lecture-Lab	TBA	TBA	0 of 5	Surya Prakash	OFFICE

CHEM 290bL: Special Laboratory (1.0 unit)

Laboratory component for CHEM 105a, 105b, 322a, or 322b for students with equivalent lecture credit from another institution.

Prerequisite: CHEM 290A

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17374D	001	Lecture-Lab	TBA	TBA	3 of 5	Surya Prakash	OFFICE

CHEM 290cL: Special Laboratory (1.0 unit)

Laboratory component for CHEM 105a, 105b, 322a, or 322b for students with equivalent lecture credit from another institution.

Prerequisite: CHEM 290B

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17376D	001	Lecture-Lab	TBA	TBA	1 of 5	Surya Prakash	OFFICE

CHEM 290dL: Special Laboratory (1.0 unit)

Laboratory component for CHEM 105a, 105b, 322a, or 322b for students with equivalent lecture credit from another institution.

Prerequisite: CHEM 290C

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17378D	001	Lecture-Lab	TBA	TBA	0 of 5		OFFICE

CHEM 292: Supervised Research (2.0 units, max 4)

Supervised undergraduate research experience.

Corequisite: 1 from (CHEM 105a or CHEM 115a)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17380D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 10	Surya Prakash	OFFICE

CHEM 294: Undergraduate Research Seminar (1.0 units, max 4)

Seminars in current research in the chemical and molecular sciences.

Corequisite: 1 from (CHEM 105a or CHEM 115a)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17382R	001	Lecture	5:00-6:20pm	Thursday	38 of 60	Vadim Cherezov	ZHS252

CHEM 300L: Analytical Chemistry (4.0 units)

Theory and practice in chemical analysis, emphasizing instrumental techniques; error analysis, fractional distillation, extraction; chromatograhpy; visible, ultraviolet, and infrared spectroscopy; introductions to electrochemistry and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Lecture, 2 hours; Laboratory and Discussion.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CHEM 105B or CHEM 115B)
Note: Register for lecture-discussion and one lab. For "D" clearance please email coord105@chemmail.usc.edu

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
17384D	001	Lecture-Discussion	10:00-10:50am	MWF	57 of 64	Brent Melot, Rebecca Broyer	GFS106	PDF (72573 KB)
17386D	001	Lab	1:00-4:50pm	Tuesday	15 of 16		SGM142
17388D	001	Lab	2:00-5:50pm	Thursday	12 of 16		SGM142
17390D	001	Lab	2:00-5:50pm	Monday	15 of 16		SGM142
17392D	001	Lab	2:00-5:50pm	Wednesday	15 of 16		SGM142

CHEM 322aL: Organic Chemistry (4.0 units)

Chemistry of the carbon compounds of the aliphatic and aromatic series; laboratory preparation of typical compounds of both series. Lecture, jointly with 325aL and 325bL, 3 hours; laboratory and discussion, 4 hours. For premedical and predental students, and some categories of biology majors and engineers.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CHEM 105B or CHEM 115B)
Note: Register for one lecture, quiz, one discussion and one lab. For "D" clearance for labs, please email Dr. Moore (moorejl@usc.edu) with your USC ID number, the course you want to enroll in (322a or 322b) and all the lab times (not section numbers) that fit your schedule.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
17394R	001	Lecture	9:00-9:50am	MWF	115 of 160	Thomas Bertolini	SGM124
17396R	001	Lecture	1:00-1:50pm	MWF	153 of 180	Rebecca Broyer	SGM124	PDF (179904 KB)
17398R	001	Discussion	12:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	114 of 225		SGM124
17400R	001	Discussion	1:00-1:50pm	Tuesday	156 of 225		SGM124
17402R	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Wednesday	268 of 450		SGM124
17401D	001	Lab	9:00-11:50am	Monday	12 of 15		SGM209
17404D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	12 of 13		SGM209
17406D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	9 of 13		SGM209
17408D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	9 of 13		SGM209
17410D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Thursday	8 of 13		SGM209
17412D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Thursday	12 of 13		SGM209
17414D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Thursday	12 of 13		SGM209
17416D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Thursday	10 of 13		SGM209
17418D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Thursday	12 of 13		SGM209
17420D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Thursday	9 of 13		SGM209
17422D	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	11 of 13		SGM204
17424D	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	13 of 13		SGM204
17426D	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	10 of 13		SGM204
17428D	001	Lab	12:00-2:50pm	Monday	9 of 13		SGM204
17430D	001	Lab	12:00-2:50pm	Monday	11 of 13		SGM204
17432D	001	Lab	12:00-2:50pm	Monday	10 of 13		SGM204
17434D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Thursday	12 of 13		SGM209
17436D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Thursday	13 of 13		SGM209
17438D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Thursday	10 of 13		SGM209
17440D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Thursday	12 of 13		SGM209
17442D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Thursday	12 of 13		SGM209
17444D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Thursday	12 of 13		SGM209
17451D	001	Lab	3:00-5:50pm	Monday	12 of 13		SGM209
17452D	001	Lab	3:00-5:50pm	Monday	11 of 13		SGM204
17454D	001	Lab	3:00-5:50pm	Monday	13 of 13		SGM204

CHEM 322bL: Organic Chemistry (4.0 units)

Chemistry of the carbon compounds of the aliphatic and aromatic series; laboratory preparation of typical compounds of both series. Lecture, 3 hours jointly with CHEM 325abL; laboratory and discussion, 4 hours. For premedical and predental students, and some categories of biology majors and engineers.

Prerequisite: CHEM 322A
Note: Register for one lecture, quiz, one discussion and one lab. For "D" clearance for labs, please email Dr. Moore (moorejl@usc.edu) with your USC ID number, the course you want to enroll in (322a or 322b) and all the lab times (not section numbers) that fit your schedule.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
17460R	001	Lecture	10:00-10:50am	MWF	146 of 200	Barry Thompson	SGM124
17462R	001	Discussion	12:00-12:50pm	Thursday	70 of 150		SGM124
17464R	001	Discussion	1:00-1:50pm	Thursday	76 of 150		SGM124
17466R	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Monday	146 of 200		SGM124
17472D	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	13 of 13		SGM204
17474D	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	11 of 13		SGM204
17475D	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	13 of 13		SGM209
17476D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	9 of 12		SGM204
17478D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	9 of 10		SGM204
17479D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	9 of 10		SGM209
17480D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	10 of 10		SGM209
17482D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	9 of 10		SGM209
17484D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 10		SGM209
17486D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 15		SGM209
17488D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	10 of 15		SGM209
17490D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	10 of 15		SGM209
17491D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	13 of 15		SGM209
17492D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	11 of 15		SGM204

CHEM 325aL: Organic Chemistry (4.0 units)

Required of majors in chemistry. Lecture, 3 hours a week with 322abL; laboratory and discussion, 7 hours.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CHEM 105B or CHEM 115B)
Note: Register for lecture, quiz, one discussion and lab CHEM 325 is for CHEM majors only

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
17508D	001	Lecture	1:00-1:50pm	MWF	34 of 45	Kyung Jung	VPD116
17510R	001	Discussion	12:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	6 of 10		SGM124
17512R	001	Discussion	1:00-1:50pm	Tuesday	28 of 45		SGM124
17514R	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Wednesday	34 of 45		GFS106
17516D	001	Lab	TBA	TBA	0 of 30		OFFICE
17518D	001	Lab	3:00-5:50pm	Monday	27 of 33		SGM209

Crosslist CHEM 330L: Biochemistry (4.0 units)

Basic biochemical principles; classes of molecules - structure and function; cellular energetics.

Prerequisite: CHEM 322A
Crosslist: This course is offered by the BISC department but may qualify for major credit in CHEM. To register, enroll in BISC 330.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
13330R	001	Lecture	12:00-12:50pm	MWF	40 of 60	Christa Bancroft	ZHS352	PDF (240852 KB)
13332R	001	Lab	9:00-11:50am	Tuesday	15 of 18	Markville Bautista	SGM301
13338R	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	12 of 18	Meng Zhou	SGM301
13339R	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	13 of 18	Markville Bautista	SGM301

CHEM 350g: Molecular Principles of Biochemistry (4.0 units)

Biomolecular structures, protein and nucleic acid chemistry and functions, carbohydrates, lipids, membranes, enzyme catalysis and kinetics, coenzymes, biochemical signaling, major metabolic pathways, control of gene expression, replication, transcription and translation. Prerequisite: CHEM 105b or CHEM 115b. Corequisite: CHEM 322a or CHEM 325a. Recommended preparation: BISC 220 or BISC 221.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CHEM 105b or CHEM 115b)
Corequisite: 1 from (CHEM 322a or CHEM 325a)
General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
Note: Register for lecture and one discussion. This course carries GE credit but it is intended for a specific group of students rather than a general student audience.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
17520R	001	Lecture	9:30-10:50am	Tue, Thu	88 of 94	Chiho Mak	MHP101
17521R	001	Discussion	11:00-11:50am	Tuesday	21 of 24		VKC257
17522R	001	Discussion	12:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	23 of 23		GFS108
17523R	001	Discussion	1:00-1:50pm	Wednesday	23 of 24		GFS220
17524R	001	Discussion	2:00-2:50pm	Wednesday	21 of 23		THHB10

CHEM 426: Advanced Organic Chemistry (4.0 units)

Advanced treatment of organic chemistry from a mechanistic point of view according to the following topics: polar and isopolar reactions, intermediates. Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CHEM 322B or CHEM 325B)
Note: Register for lecture only

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17526R	001	Lecture	9:30-10:50am	Tue, Thu	11 of 20	Chao Zhang	GFS202

CHEM 430: Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics and Kinetics (4.0 units)

Kinetic theory; equations of state; thermodynamics; phase equilibria; chemical equilibrium; nuclear chemistry, wave mechanics; spectroscopy; statistical thermodynamics; kinetics; electrochemistry; surface and colloid chemistry.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CHEM 300 or CHEM 322A or CHEM 325A) and 1 from (MATH 225 or MATH 226) and PHYS 151
Note: Register for lecture and one discussion

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
17530R	001	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MWF	45 of 47	Jahan Dawlaty	GFS106
17532R	001	Discussion	1:00-2:50pm	Friday	15 of 15		GFS212
17534R	001	Discussion	1:00-2:50pm	Friday	15 of 15		GFS204
17536R	001	Discussion	2:00-3:50pm	Friday	16 of 17		GFS111

CHEM 467: Advanced Chemical Biology Laboratory (2.0 units)

Principles, methods and protocols of chemical biology through experimentation focusing on the interactions of small molecules with biomacromolecules such as proteins and DNA.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CHEM 322B or CHEM 325B)
Corequisite: CHEM 300

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17548R	001	Lecture-Lab	2:00-6:50pm	Thursday	4 of 10	Peter Qin	OFFICE

CHEM 490x: Directed Research (1.0-8.0 units, max 12)

Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.

Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17552D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	14 of 25	Surya Prakash	OFFICE

CHEM 494x: Advanced Research Experience (2.0-4.0 units, max 4)

Directed undergraduate research supervised by faculty, with advanced capstone research experience. Not available for graduate credit.

Prerequisite: CHEM 490

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17554D	001	2.0	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 5	Surya Prakash	OFFICE
17555D	001	4.0	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 10	Surya Prakash	OFFICE

CHEM 515: Structure and Bonding in Inorganic and Organometallic Chemis (4.0 units)

An integrated core course of structure and bonding in inorganic, coordination, and organometallic chemistry within an oxidation state framework; symmetry, electronic properties.

Note: Register for lecture and discussion

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17558R	001	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MWF	10 of 25	Richard Brutchey,Megan Fieser	GFS108	Word (40960 KB)
17560R	001	Discussion	10:00-10:50am	Friday	10 of 25		VHE214

CHEM 520a: Advanced Chemical Biology (2.0 units)

Chemical approaches to investigate biological processes from transcription to protein inhibitors. Recommended preparation: CHEM 322ab and BISC 330 (or equivalent).

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17562R	001	Lecture	9:30-10:50am	Tue, Thu	21 of 25	Matthew Pratt	GFS223

CHEM 521: Basic Principles of Physical Methods in Biochemistry (2.0 units)

Principles underlying physical analytical methods commonly utilized in research in biochemistry and molecular biology.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17563R	001	Lecture	10:00-10:50am	MWF	10 of 25	Peter Qin	GFS108

CHEM 526: Structure and Mechanism in Organic Chemistry (4.0 units)

Review of modern structural theory of organic chemistry; and relation to the mechanisms of organic chemical reactions.

Note: Register for lecture and discussion

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17564R	001	Lecture	11:00-12:20pm	Tue, Thu	21 of 25	Nicos Petasis	GFS107
17566R	001	Discussion	10:00-10:50am	Wednesday	14 of 25		KAP164

CHEM 538: Mathematical Techniques of Physical Chemistry (4.0 units)

Fundamentals and techniques of mathematics and physics. Linear algebra, differential equations, mechanics, electricity and magnetism. Applications to physical chemistry/chemical physics.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17570R	001	Lecture	10:30-11:50am	Tue, Thu	10 of 15	Andrey Vilesov	SSC604

CHEM 544: Introduction to Quantum Chemistry (4.0 units)

Basic principles of quantum mechanics and their application to Chemistry. Electronic structure of atoms and molecules.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17572R	001	Lecture	2:00-2:50pm	Mon, Wed	12 of 20	Curt Wittig	SSC604
			1:00-1:50pm	Friday			SSC604

CHEM 550: Special Topics in Chemical Physics (2.0-4.0 units, max 8)

Study of selected areas of chemical physics. Critical evaluation of recent advances in the field. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17573R	001	4.0	Lecture	4:00-5:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 15	Daniel Lidar	VKC161
				1:30-3:20pm	Friday			GFS108

CHEM 570: Seminar in Chemical Biology (2.0 units, max 4)

Introduce students to emerging research areas in chemical biology through a thorough discussion of seminal research articles and presentations of current research topics. Recommended preparation: some research experience and familiarity with literature search

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17574R	001	Lecture	12:30-1:20pm	Thursday	13 of 20	Matthew Pratt	OFFICE

CHEM 580: Current Topics in Inorganic Chemistry and Nanoscience (2.0 units, max 4)

Introduction to emerging research areas in Inorganic Chemistry & Nanoscience through a discussion of seminal research articles and presentations of current research topics.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17576R	001	Lecture-Discussion	12:30-1:20pm	Tuesday	15 of 25	Megan Fieser	OFFICE	Word (238080 KB)
			4:30-5:20pm	Tuesday			OFFICE

CHEM 590: Directed Research (1.0-12.0 units)

Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17578D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 15		OFFICE

CHEM 593x: Practicum in Teaching Chemistry (2.0 units)

Practical principles for effective teaching in the laboratory. Intended for teaching assistants in Chemistry. Graded CR/NC.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17580R	001	Lecture	6:00-7:50pm	Monday	36 of 40	Surya Prakash	SGM601

CHEM 594a: Master's Thesis (2.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of Thesis. Graded CR/NC.

Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17581D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 15		OFFICE

CHEM 594b: Master's Thesis (2.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of Thesis. Graded CR/NC.

Prerequisite: CHEM 594A
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17582D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 15		OFFICE

CHEM 594z: Master's Thesis (0.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of Thesis. Graded CR/NC.

Prerequisite: CHEM 594B
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17583D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 15	Surya Prakash	OFFICE

CHEM 596: Internship for Curricular Practical Training (1.0-3.0 units, max 3)

Part-time or full-time, practical work experience in the student's field of study. The internship must be located at an off-campus facility. Students are individually supervised by faculty. May not be taken until the student has completed at least one semester of enrollment in the graduate program.

Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student, Master Student

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17586D	001	1.0	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 5	Surya Prakash	OFFICE

CHEM 599: Special Topics (2.0-4.0 units)

Special topics in chemistry.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
Molecular Photochemistry and Photophysics
17588R	553	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MWF	5 of 20	Mark Thompson	WPH201
Catalytic Reactions: Kinetics, Mechanism, and Applications
17587R	001	Lecture-Discussion	1:30-2:50pm	Tue, Thu	16 of 20	Valery Fokin
Molecular Photochemistry and Photophysics
17589R	553	Discussion	5:00-5:50pm	Monday	5 of 20		GFS105

CHEM 630: Fundamentals of Electrochemical Energy Systems (2.0 units)

Fundamentals of electrochemical energy systems including various batteries, fuel cells and electrolyzers with a focus on materials, operating principles and applications

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17590R	001	Lecture	12:00-1:20pm	Monday	24 of 30	Sri Narayan	VKC155
			2:00-3:50pm	Friday			VKC155

CHEM 632: Introduction to Surface Chemistry and Electrocatalysis (2.0 units)

Introduction to principles governing physical and chemical behavior of surfaces: structures, thermodynamics, adsorption, desorption, diffusion, electron transfer and electrocatalytic reactions, and experimental surface analytical techniques.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17592R	001	Lecture	2:00-3:20pm	Monday	19 of 25	Sri Narayan	GFS207
			12:00-1:20pm	Friday			GFS108

CHEM 790: Research (1.0-12.0 units)

Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17593D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	49 of 150	Surya Prakash	OFFICE

CHEM 794a: Doctoral Dissertation (2.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17594D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 75		OFFICE

CHEM 794b: Doctoral Dissertation (2.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC.

Prerequisite: CHEM 794A
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17595D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	8 of 75		OFFICE

CHEM 794c: Doctoral Dissertation (2.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC.

Prerequisite: CHEM 794B
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17596D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	21 of 75		OFFICE

CHEM 794d: Doctoral Dissertation (2.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC.

Prerequisite: CHEM 794C
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17597D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 75		OFFICE

CHEM 794z: Doctoral Dissertation (0.0 units)

Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC.

Prerequisite: CHEM 794D
Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17598D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	52 of 75		OFFICE

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