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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 and "D" clearance, email coord105@usc.edu.
Concurrent enrollment: CHEM 105A

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17201D	001	Lecture	4:00-5:20pm	Monday	6 of 25	Peter Qin	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, the quiz immediately following the lecture, and one lab. Passing of Chemistry Placement test is required. All students are required to take Chemistry Placement test. For questions about lecture waiting list (D sections), and placement test results, email coord105@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 now on waitlist. Spaces that appear available may have been offered to students from the waitlist. To be added to the waitlist, email Dr. Skibo (skibo@usc.edu) with your USC ID and all the lab times (not section numbers) you are interested in.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
17218D	001	Lecture	9:00-9:50am	MWF	106 of 112	Stuart Moon	SGM123
17219R	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Thursday	106 of 112		SLH200
17220D	001	Lecture	10:00-10:50am	MWF	215 of 226	Jessica Parr	SGM123
17221D	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Thursday	214 of 226		SGM123
17222D	001	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MWF	167 of 180	Rebecca Broyer	SGM123	PDF (324502 KB)
17224R	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Thursday	168 of 180		SGM124
17226D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	15 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17228D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	15 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17230D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	14 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17236D	001	Lab	12:00-2:50pm	Monday	15 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17238D	001	Lab	12:00-2:50pm	Monday	15 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17240D	001	Lab	12:00-2:50pm	Wednesday	14 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17242D	001	Lab	12:00-2:50pm	Wednesday	13 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17244D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B
17246D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B
17248D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17250D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	10 of 12	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17252D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	14 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17254D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	14 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17256D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	14 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17258D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	16 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17260D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	16 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B
17262D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	15 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B
17264D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	15 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17266D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	14 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17268D	001	Lab	3:00-5:50pm	Monday	14 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17270D	001	Lab	3:00-5:50pm	Monday	16 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17272D	001	Lab	3:00-5:50pm	Wednesday	15 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17274D	001	Lab	3:00-5:50pm	Wednesday	14 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17276D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	16 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B
17278D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	14 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17280D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	15 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17282D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	16 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17284D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	16 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17286D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	15 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17288D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	15 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17290D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	15 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B
17292D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	13 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B
17294D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	16 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17296D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	15 of 16	Catherine Skibo	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. For "D" clearance email coord105@usc.edu

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17204D	001	Lecture	10:00-10:50am	MWF	75 of 88	Andrey Vilesov	SLH100	PDF (1025601 MB)
17206R	001	Discussion	3:30-4:50pm	Thursday	75 of 88		WPHB27

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@usc.edu.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
17208D	001	Lecture	3:30-4:50pm	Tue, Thu	61 of 72	Thomas Bertolini	GFS116
17211R	001	Lab	9:00-11:50am	Monday	7 of 12	Thomas Bertolini	SGM133C
17212R	001	Lab	9:00-11:50am	Thursday	12 of 12	Thomas Bertolini	SGM133C
17213R	001	Lab	9:00-11:50am	Friday	6 of 12	Thomas Bertolini	SGM133C
17214R	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	12 of 12	Thomas Bertolini	SGM133C
17215R	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Friday	12 of 12	Thomas Bertolini	SGM133C
17216R	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	12 of 12	Thomas Bertolini	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, the quiz immediately following the lecture, and one lab. Passing of Chemistry Placement test is required. All students are required to take Chemistry Placement test. For questions about lecture waiting list (D sections), and placement test results, email coord105@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 now on waitlist. Spaces that appear available may have been offered to students from the waitlist. To be added to the waitlist, email Dr. Skibo (skibo@usc.edu) with your USC ID and all the lab times (not section numbers) you are interested in.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
17218D	001	Lecture	9:00-9:50am	MWF	106 of 112	Stuart Moon	SGM123
17219R	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Thursday	106 of 112		SLH200
17220D	001	Lecture	10:00-10:50am	MWF	215 of 226	Jessica Parr	SGM123
17221D	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Thursday	214 of 226		SGM123
17222D	001	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MWF	167 of 180	Rebecca Broyer	SGM123	PDF (324502 KB)
17224R	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Thursday	168 of 180		SGM124
17226D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	15 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17228D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	15 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17230D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	14 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17236D	001	Lab	12:00-2:50pm	Monday	15 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17238D	001	Lab	12:00-2:50pm	Monday	15 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17240D	001	Lab	12:00-2:50pm	Wednesday	14 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17242D	001	Lab	12:00-2:50pm	Wednesday	13 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17244D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B
17246D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B
17248D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17250D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	10 of 12	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17252D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	14 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17254D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	14 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17256D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	14 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17258D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	16 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17260D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	16 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B
17262D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	15 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B
17264D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	15 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17266D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	14 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17268D	001	Lab	3:00-5:50pm	Monday	14 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17270D	001	Lab	3:00-5:50pm	Monday	16 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17272D	001	Lab	3:00-5:50pm	Wednesday	15 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17274D	001	Lab	3:00-5:50pm	Wednesday	14 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17276D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	16 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B
17278D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	14 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17280D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	15 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17282D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	16 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17284D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	16 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17286D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	15 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17288D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	15 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17290D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	15 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B
17292D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	13 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B
17294D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	16 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17296D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	15 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B

CHEM 105bL: General Chemistry (4.0 units)

Fundamental principles and laws of chemistry; laboratory work emphasizes quantitative procedures.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CHEM 105A or CHEM 107 or CHEM 115A)
Note: Register for lecture, quiz and one lab. All 105b labs are currently on waitlist. Spaces that appear available may have alredy been offered to other students. To be added to the waitlist, email Dr. Skibo (skibo@usc.edu) from your USC email address with your name, USC ID and all the lab times (not section numbers) you are interested in.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
17300D	001	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MWF	196 of 204	Jessica Parr	SGM124
17302R	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Tuesday	197 of 205		SGM124
17304D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Thursday	15 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B
17306D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Thursday	15 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B
17308D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Thursday	12 of 12	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17310D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Thursday	10 of 10	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17312D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Thursday	10 of 10	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17314D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	15 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B
17316D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	16 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B
17318D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Thursday	15 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B
17320D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Thursday	16 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B
17322D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Thursday	14 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17324D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Thursday	9 of 10	Catherine Skibo	SGM136A/B
17326D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Thursday	12 of 12	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17328D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Thursday	10 of 10	Catherine Skibo	SGM136C/D
17330D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	14 of 16	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B
17331D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	16 of 16	Catherine Skibo	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 for lecture through their advisor. All labs are now on waitlist. Spaces that appear available may have been offered to students from the waitlist. To be added to the waitlist, email Dr. Skibo (skibo@usc.edu) with your USC ID and all the lab times (not section numbers) you are interested in.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
17332D	001	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MWF	41 of 90	Smaranda Marinescu	SLH102
17333R	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Thursday	41 of 90		SLH102
17335D	001	Lab	9:00-11:50am	Tuesday	10 of 12	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B
17337D	001	Lab	9:00-11:50am	Thursday	10 of 12	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B
17338D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	12 of 12	Catherine Skibo	SGM133A/B
17339D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Tuesday	9 of 12	Catherine Skibo	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. For lecture questions, email coord105@usc.edu

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
17340D	001	Lecture-Discussion	9:00-9:50am	MWF	65 of 66	Hanna Reisler,Jessica Parr	SGM101	PDF (374190 KB)
17341R	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Thursday	65 of 66		SGM101
17342D	001	Lab	9:00-11:50am	Tuesday	15 of 15		SGM133C
17343D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	16 of 17		SGM133C
17344D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Wednesday	17 of 17		SGM133C
17346D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	17 of 17		SGM133C

CHEM 204Lg: Pandemics Shaping Our World: Past, Present and Future (4.0 units)

Coronavirus 101! We explore pandemic diseases from historic plagues to Covid-19 and beyond, discussing their societal impact and the "science" of drugs, vaccines and tests.

General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
Note: Register for lecture and one lab.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
17347R	001	Lecture	11:00-12:20pm	Tue, Thu	65 of 76	Charles Mc Kenna	LVL17
17349R	001	Lab	10:00-11:50am	Wednesday	18 of 19	Charles Mc Kenna	SGM307
17351R	001	Lab	2:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	17 of 19	Charles Mc Kenna	SGM307
17353R	001	Lab	4:00-5:50pm	Monday	17 of 19	Charles Mc Kenna	SGM307
17354R	001	Lab	4:00-5:50pm	Wednesday	13 of 19	Charles Mc Kenna	SGM307

CHEM 205Lxg: Chemical Forensics: The Science, and Its Impact (4.0 units)

Scientific principles underlying forensic approaches to the investigation of crimes and its societal impact on law, culture and media. Not available for major credit.

General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
Note: Register for lecture and one lab

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
17356D	001	Lecture	1:00-1:50pm	MWF	90 of 91	Thomas Bertolini,Rebecca Broyer	SLH102
17358R	001	Lab	10:00-11:50am	Monday	14 of 15		SGM307
17360R	001	Lab	2:00-3:50pm	Monday	15 of 15		SGM307
17362R	001	Lab	2:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	15 of 15		SGM307
17364R	001	Lab	2:00-3:50pm	Thursday	15 of 15		SGM307
17366R	001	Lab	4:00-5:50pm	Tuesday	15 of 15		SGM307
17368R	001	Lab	4:00-5:50pm	Thursday	16 of 16		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
Note: Class is designed to provide supplementary tutorials in a small group setting to help students successfully complete CHEM 322A classes. Instructor will have one-on-one conference with any interested student to discuss registering for CHEM 250. Note CHEM 250 is not required for completing CHEM322A, and problem-solving skills shared in CHEM 250 will be made available to the broader student population in CHEM 322A. For inquiry and "D" clearance, contact Professor Broyer (rbroyer@usc.edu).

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17371R	001	Lecture	2:00-3:20pm	Monday	7 of 30	Rebecca Broyer	SGM226	PDF (318668 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	2 of 5	Peter Qin	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	Peter Qin	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	Peter Qin	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 107 or CHEM 115A)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17380D	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 10	Peter Qin	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 107 or CHEM 115A)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17382R	001	Lecture	5:00-5:50pm	Thursday	45 of 75	Susumu Takahashi	GFS116	PDF (147836 KB)

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.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CHEM 105B or CHEM 108 or CHEM 115B)
Corequisite: 1 from (CHEM 322A or CHEM 325A)
Note: Register for lecture-discussion and one lab.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
17385D	001	Lecture-Discussion	10:00-10:50am	MWF	51 of 53	Michael Inkpen,Mark Thompson	GFS101	PDF (367255 KB)
17386D	001	Lab	2:00-5:50pm	Monday	12 of 12	Mark Thompson	SGM142
17388D	001	Lab	2:00-5:50pm	Tuesday	15 of 15	Mark Thompson	SGM142
17390D	001	Lab	2:00-5:50pm	Wednesday	13 of 14	Mark Thompson	SGM142
17392D	001	Lab	2:00-5:50pm	Friday	11 of 12	Mark Thompson	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.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CHEM 105B or CHEM 108 or CHEM 115B)
Note: Register for one lecture, quiz, one discussion and one lab. Unable to enroll in the desired sections? Please check back throughout the summer as some movement occurs. Lecture: There will not be any changes in the caps for the 322a lectures at this time. For "D" clearance of the lecture sections (if necessary), email Dr. Zhang, xiaojunz@usc.edu. Lab: Use this form forms.gle/HgKVajb257Ht6erf6 to join the waitlist for LABS of Organic Chemistry courses (i.e., CHEM 322a, 325a, 322b, 325b). You will be contacted if/when a spot becomes available to enroll. You may see a spot available and requiring D-clearance. That spot is taken by someone on the waiting list. I will contact you when a spot is available to you. Dr. Moore, moorejl@usc.edu.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
17394D	001	Lecture	9:00-9:50am	MWF	147 of 200	Rebecca Broyer	SGM124	PDF (383924 KB)
17396D	001	Lecture	1:00-1:50pm	MWF	188 of 200	Kyung Jung	SGM124
17398R	001	Discussion	12:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	110 of 200		SGM124
17400R	001	Discussion	1:00-1:50pm	Tuesday	225 of 240		SGM124
17401R	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Wednesday	335 of 450		SGM123
17402D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	13 of 14	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17403D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	13 of 14	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17408D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Thursday	12 of 16	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17410D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Thursday	12 of 13	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17412D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Thursday	12 of 14	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17414D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Thursday	12 of 12	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17418D	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	14 of 14	Jennifer Moore	SGM204
17420D	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Monday	12 of 14	Jennifer Moore	SGM204
17424D	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	13 of 14	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17426D	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 14	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17427D	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	11 of 14	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17428D	001	Lab	12:00-2:50pm	Monday	10 of 14	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17429D	001	Lab	10:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	11 of 14	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17430D	001	Lab	12:00-2:50pm	Monday	7 of 14	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17434D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Thursday	14 of 14	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17436D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Thursday	13 of 14	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17438D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Thursday	13 of 14	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17445D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	10 of 14	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17446D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	12 of 14	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17447D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	11 of 14	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17448D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	13 of 14	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17449D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	13 of 14	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17451D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Tuesday	13 of 14	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17452D	001	Lab	3:00-5:50pm	Monday	17 of 18	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17454D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Thursday	13 of 13	Jennifer Moore	SGM204
17455D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Thursday	8 of 11	Jennifer Moore	SGM204
17456D	001	Lab	3:30-6:20pm	Thursday	5 of 6	Jennifer Moore	SGM204
17457D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	17 of 17	Jennifer Moore	SGM209

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.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CHEM 322A or CHEM 325A)
Note: Register for one lecture, quiz, one discussion and one lab.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
17460D	001	Lecture	10:00-10:50am	MWF	154 of 200	Stuart Moon	SGM124
17462R	001	Discussion	12:00-12:50pm	Thursday	78 of 150		SGM124
17464R	001	Discussion	1:00-1:50pm	Thursday	76 of 150		SGM124
17466R	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Monday	154 of 200	Stuart Moon	SGM124
17468D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	12 of 16	Jennifer Moore	SGM204
17469D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Tuesday	13 of 16	Jennifer Moore	SGM204
17476D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	10 of 12	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17478D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	11 of 14	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17480D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	11 of 14	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17482D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	12 of 14	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17484D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Tuesday	11 of 12	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17486D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	10 of 14	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17488D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	8 of 13	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17491D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	11 of 13	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17492D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	11 of 13	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17493D	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 13	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17494D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	13 of 17	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17495D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	9 of 16	Jennifer Moore	SGM209

CHEM 325aL: Organic Chemistry (4.0 units)

Required of majors in chemistry.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CHEM 105B or CHEM 108 or CHEM 115B)
Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Biochemistry, Chemistry (Chemical Biology), Chemistry (Chemical Nanoscience), Chemistry, Chemistry (Research)
Note: Register for lecture, quiz, one discussion and one lab CHEM 325 is for CHEM majors only and can obtain D-clearance through their advisor, leonjohn@usc.edu.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
17500D	001	Lecture	1:00-1:50pm	MWF	46 of 80	Travis Williams	WPHB27	PDF (235668 KB)
17504R	001	Discussion	12:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	17 of 40		SGM124
17506R	001	Discussion	1:00-1:50pm	Tuesday	29 of 40		SGM124
17502R	001	Quiz	3:30-4:50pm	Wednesday	46 of 80		ZHS159
17510D	001	Lab	9:30-12:20pm	Thursday	8 of 8	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17513D	001	Lab	12:30-3:20pm	Thursday	12 of 12	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17514D	001	Lab	3:00-5:50pm	Monday	14 of 16	Jennifer Moore	SGM209
17518D	001	Lab	4:00-6:50pm	Monday	12 of 12	Jennifer Moore	SGM209

Crosslist CHEM 330L: Biochemistry (4.0 units)

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

Prerequisite: 1 from (CHEM 322A or CHEM 325A)
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	59 of 66	Christa Bancroft,Xiaojiang Chen	ZHS252	PDF (664862 KB)
13332R	001	Lab	9:00-11:50am	Tuesday	18 of 22	Markville Bautista	SGM301
13338R	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Monday	21 of 22	Markville Bautista	SGM301
13339R	001	Lab	1:00-3:50pm	Tuesday	20 of 22	Yida Li	SGM301

CHEM 350: 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: 1 from (CHEM 105B or CHEM 108 or CHEM 115B)
Corequisite: 1 from (CHEM 322A or CHEM 325A)
Note: Register for lecture and one discussion.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location
17520D	001	Lecture	9:30-10:50am	Tue, Thu	76 of 82	Chiho Mak	SGM101
17521R	001	Discussion	12:00-12:50pm	Tuesday	19 of 20		DMC257
17522R	001	Discussion	12:00-12:50pm	Wednesday	17 of 18		GFS113
17523R	001	Discussion	1:00-1:50pm	Wednesday	19 of 20		KAP134
17524R	001	Discussion	2:00-2:50pm	Wednesday	21 of 24		SGM226

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: Reg

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17526R	001	Lecture	9:30-10:50am	Tue, Thu	10 of 20	Chao Zhang	SGM226	PDF (53063 KB)

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

Kinetic theory; equations of state; thermodynamics; phase equilibria; chemical equilibrium; statistical thermodynamics; kinetics; electrochemistry; surface and colloid chemistry; polymers.

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	49 of 60	Jahan Dawlaty	WPHB27
17532R	001	Discussion	1:00-2:50pm	Friday	16 of 17		KAP141
17534R	001	Discussion	1:00-2:50pm	Friday	17 of 17		KAP134
17536R	001	Discussion	2:00-3:50pm	Friday	16 of 17		GFS202

CHEM 461: Polymer Chemistry (4.0 units)

Polymer synthesis, structure and properties; polymer design, synthetic methods, structural features and application-specific properties; polymerization mechanism and kinetics; sustainable synthesis, upcycling and recycling.

Prerequisite: 1 from (CHEM 322A or CHEM 325A)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17542R	001	Lecture	9:00-9:50am	MWF	26 of 28	Barry Thompson	VHE210
17544R	001	Discussion	10:00-10:50am	Friday	26 of 28	Barry Thompson	VHE210

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	9 of 12	Xiaojun Zhang	SGM301

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	26 of 30	Peter Qin	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	1 of 5	Peter Qin	OFFICE
17555D	001	4.0	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 10		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
17558D	001	Lecture	11:00-11:50am	MWF	14 of 25	Richard Brutchey	SGM226	PDF (175530 KB)
17560R	001	Discussion	10:00-10:50am	Friday	14 of 25		GFS104

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	Tuesday	14 of 25	Matthew Pratt	OFFICE

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	31 of 35	Elias Picazo	SGM601
17566R	001	Discussion	10:00-10:50am	Wednesday	29 of 35		DMC101

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	12:30-1:50pm	Tue, Thu	17 of 20	Andrey Vilesov	SGM307

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	9:00-10:20am	Tue, Thu	13 of 20	Susumu Takahashi	SGM307	PDF (133436 KB)

CHEM 545: Theory and Practice of Molecular Electronic Structure (4.0 units)

Provide working knowledge and hands-on experience in current quantum chemical methods for chemists who would like to employ these techniques in their own research.

Prerequisite: (CHEM 538 and CHEM 544)

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
17573R	001	Lecture	10:30-11:50am	Tue, Thu	5 of 20	Anna Krylov	SSC604	PDF (47102 KB)

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
17574R	001	4.0	Lecture	2:00-2:50pm	MWF	7 of 20	Curt Wittig	SSC604	PDF (230608 KB)

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
17575R	001	Lecture	12:30-1:20pm	Thursday	12 of 30	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	18 of 25	Mark Thompson	OFFICE
			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 10		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	10:00-10:50am	Monday	46 of 53	Peter Qin	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	0 of 15		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	Peter Qin	OFFICE

CHEM 599: Special Topics (2.0-4.0 units)

Special topics in chemistry.

Section	Session	Units	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus
Kinetics and Mechanism of Catalytic Reactions
17588R	001	4.0	Lecture-Discussion	2:00-3:20pm	Tue, Thu	9 of 15	Valery Fokin		PDF (144276 KB)
Basic Principles and Methods for Multiscale Spatial Biology
17592R	001	4.0	Lecture-Discussion	11:00-12:20pm	Tue, Thu	14 of 20	Kate White	SGM307

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	59 of 150	Peter Qin	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	4 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	10 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	17 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	2 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	38 of 75		OFFICE

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