 | The University of Virginia record March 1, 1926 |  |
SCHOOL OF CHEMISTRY
Students taking Laboratory courses in Chemistry are required to pay
for each course a fee of $20.00 and make a special deposit of $5.00 to cover
breakage of apparatus.
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. Associate Professor Pease.
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
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
of some problem in chemistry under the direction of a member of the teaching
staff. The student will be expected to devote to his problem a minimum
of nine hours per week throught 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. Associate 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: Spring term, three hours of lecture
per week. An outline of the development of chemical science from the
earliest times to the present. Associate 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.
Associate Professor Pease.
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. Associate Professor Pease.
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 4,000 volumes directly relating to chemistry as well as complete
files of the more important periodicals.
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.
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