 | The University of Virginia record February 1, 1927 |  |
SCHOOL OF CHEMISTRY
Chemistry C1: Technical Analysis: Chemistry B4 prerequisite.—This
course will consist of a study of the application of the principles of quantitative
analysis to technical materials. The work will be selected from such subjects
as Rock, Ore, Steel, Gas, Coal, and Water Analysis. One hour of lecture and
six hours of laboratory work per week. Associate Professor Yoe.
Chemistry C2: Advanced Organic Chemistry: Chemistry B3 and B4
prerequisite.—The lectures deal with selected topics in organic chemistry. Topics
are assigned individually which require study of scientific journals and advanced
texts. The laboratory work will include organic synthesis, and an introduction
to research methods. 3 hours of lecture and 6 hours of laboratory a
week. Professor Bird.
Chemistry C3: Physical Chemistry: Chemistry B2, Physics B1, and
some knowledge of calculus prerequisite.—The fall term is devoted to a study
of the physico-chemical properties of gases, liquids, and solids. In the winter
term the rate and equilibrium of chemical reactions are taken up from a quantitative
standpoint. The spring term begins with the applications of the above
to reactions involving solutions and closes with an introduction to modern atomic
structure theory. 3 hours of lecture and 6 hours of laboratory per week. Acting
Assistant Professor Elgin.
Chemistry C4: Applied Chemistry: Chemistry B3 and C3 prerequisite.—
The lectures and recitations in this course will be devoted to the study of fundamental
principles underlying the more important phases of industrial chemistry,
including both theoretical and economic problems. A considerable amount
of reading in descriptive industrial chemistry will be assigned, and written reports
upon special subjects will be required. 3 hours of lecture per week. Assistant
Professor Benton.
Chemistry C5: Undergraduate Research: Properly qualified undergraduate
students are given opportunity to undertake an original investigation
staff. The student will be expected to devote to his problem a minimum of nine
hours per week throughout the year.
Chemistry C6: Selected Topics in Inorganic Chemistry: Winter term
only. The chemistry of the rarer elements, complex inorganic compounds, and
similar topics will be treated. 3 hours of lecture per week. Professor Carter.
Chemistry C7: Colloid Chemistry: Fall term, two hours of lecture and
one laboratory period per week. An introduction to the properties of matter
in the colloidal state. Associate Professor Yoe.
Chemistry C8: History of Chemistry: One hour of lecture per week.
An outline of the development of chemical science from the earliest times to
the present. Chemistry B3 and Chemistry C3 are recommended as prerequisites
to this course. Professor Carter.
Chemistry C8: History of Chemistry: Spring term, three hours of lecture
per week. An outline of the development of chemical science from the
earliest times to the present. Professor Carter.
Chemistry D1: Advanced Organic Chemistry: A course dealing with
special phases of organic chemistry. Professor Bird.
Chemistry D2: Thermodynamics and Chemistry: A systematic study
of the application of thermodynamics in the solution of chemical problems. Assistant
Professor Benton.
Chemistry D3[4]
: The Kinetics of Chemical Reaction: A course designed
for graduate students specializing in the field of reaction kinetics and catalysis.
Chemistry D4[4]
: Atomic Structure: An introduction to the modern theory
of atomic structure and its application in the study of the structure and some
properties of matter. Assistant Professor Benton.
Research: Every graduate student in Chemistry is expected to carry
on research. No Special courses are listed, as the nature of the work and the
credit received, will vary with the time spent upon it, the previous training of
the student and the degree for which the student is applying. At present investigations
are under way in this laboratory in the fields of catalysis; absorption;
reduction of metal oxides; organic equilibria; colloid chemistry; organic synthesis
and other problems in organic chemistry.
The Chemical Journal Club will meet once a week (hour to be arranged)
for the critical review and discussion of various topics of interest in current
chemical literature and of such chemical researches as are in progress in the
University. All members of the teaching staff and advanced students in chemistry
are expected to participate in these meetings and to take part in the discussions.
The privileges of the club are extended to all members of the University
and others who are interested in the progress of Chemistry.
The Chemical Laboratory, recently completed, is of brick, fire-proof construction,
and the three floors afford 30,000 square feet of space. The seven
larger laboratories will accommodate 625 students, and, in addition to these
there are smaller laboratories for the use of the instructors and advanced students.
There are also rooms for assay furnaces, gas and water analysis, photography,
etc. The equipment is satisfactory for purposes of both instruction
and research. The laboratory maintains a working library containing about
5,000 volumes directly relating to chemistry as well as complete files of the
important periodicals. A gift to the School of Chemistry from Mrs. Hamilton
Barksdale in memory of her husband, and from Delaware Alumnus and friends
of the University, will make possible at once a number of additions to the library.
The annual income from this fund, which became available for the first
time in the session of 1925-26, will soon make the library thoroughly adequate.
Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy: In addition to
fulfilling the regular University requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy,
candidates for this degree who select chemistry as their Major Subject
must give evidence of thorough training in the general principles of chemistry,
in organic chemistry, and in analytical chemistry, by passing written qualifying
examinations in these subjects; these examinations to be passed not later than
the close of the session preceding that in which it is expected that the degree will
be conferred.
Fellowships: The University announces the establishment of five Teaching
Fellowships in Chemistry, each with an honorarium of $500. These fellowships
present the opportunity for graduate study and research in Chemistry, accompanied
by a limited amount of instructional work. Holders of the fellowships
will be expected to devote not more than fifteen hours a week to instruction, leaving
ample time for research and work toward the graduate degree. The fellowships
are open to men who have received a bachelor's degree from a college or
university of recognized standing, and who have received thorough undergraduate
training in chemistry and physics.
Summer Quarter 1926
Chemistry sC7: Research. Whole Quarter. Satisfies thesis requirement
for Master's degree. Associate Professor Yoe.
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