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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: Physical Chemistry: Chemistry B2, Physics B1, and some
knowledge of calculus prerequisite.—An introductory study of atomic structure
theory, kinetic theory and the principle of the conservation of energy form the
A brief study of the direction of chemical change is then followed by the consideration
of homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria. Three hours of lecture
and six hours of laboratory per week.
Assistant Professor Spencer and Assistant.
Chemistry C2: Advanced Organic Chemistry: Chemistry B3 and B4 prerequisite.—A
systematic course of review and extension of the facts and theories
of Organic Chemistry from an advanced viewpoint. Introductory discussions of
special fields will be given during the latter part of the course. Particular emphasis
will be laid on mechanism of reactions, structure, and configuration of organic
molecules. Topics will be assigned individually referring to original literature.
The laboratory work consists of typical organic syntheses, analysis, and an introduction
to methods of organic research. The course may be taken without laboratory
work. Three hours of lecture and six hours of laboratory per week.
Associate Professor Lutz.
Chemistry C3: 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 per week.
Professor Yoe.
Chemistry C4: Applied Chemistry: Chemistry B3 and C1 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. Three class hours per week.
Associate Professor Hitchcock.
Chemistry C5: Thermodynamics and Chemistry: A systematic study of
the application of thermodynamics in the solution of chemical problems. Three
class hours per week.
Assistant Professor Spencer.
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. Three hours of lecture per week.
Professor Carter.
Chemistry C7: Colloid Chemistry: An introduction to the properties of
matter in the colloidal state. Two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory
per week.
Professor Yoe.
Chemistry C8: History of Chemistry: An outline of the development of
chemical science from the earliest times to the present. One hour of lecture per
week. Chemistry B3 and C1 are recommended as prerequisites to this course.
Professor Carter.
Chemistry D1: Atomic Structure: An introduction to the modern theory
of atomic and molecular structure and its application in the study of the chemical
of the theory of atomic and molecular spectra are included. Three class hours
per week.
Professor Benton.
Chemistry D2: Special Topics in Organic Chemistry: Chemistry C1, C2,
and a reading knowledge of German prerequisite.—A course designed for graduate
students specializing in Organic Chemistry. Individual study of original literature
and occasional reports are required. Three hours per week.
Associate Professor Lutz.
Chemistry D3: The Kinetics of Chemical Reaction: A course designed
for graduate students interested in the field of reaction kinetics and catalysis.
Three class hours per week.
Professor Benton.
Research Courses: Graduate students may undertake original investigation,
under the direction of a member of the staff, in any of the branches of
chemistry for which adequate facilities are available, as indicated below. In every
case the student must satisfy the instructor that his preparation qualifies him to
pursue research with profit. Hours will be arranged in conference with the instructor.
In order that ample time may be available, no student will be permitted
to elect more than one laboratory course in addition to research.
Chemistry D20: Physical Chemistry, including Reaction Kinetics, Catalysis
and Adsorption.
Professor Benton and Assistant Professor Markham.
Chemistry D21: Physical Chemistry, including Thermodynamics and Electrochemistry.
Assistant Professor Spencer.
Chemistry D22: Organic Chemistry:
Professor Bird.
Chemistry D23: Organic Chemistry, including problems concerning synthesis,
structure, reaction mechanism and oxidation-reduction potentials.
Associate Professor Lutz and Dr. Small.
Chemistry D24: Analytical Chemistry, including Colorimetry and
Nephelometry.
Professor Yoe.
Chemistry D25: Colloid Chemistry:
Professor Yoe.
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 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
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 alumni and friends of the University, provides an
annual income sufficient for the adequate maintenance of the library.
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 inorganic, organic, analytical, and
physical 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: There are available each session a number of Teaching
Fellowships in Chemistry, each with an honorarium of $500, which may be increased
to $600 on reappointment. 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 a graduate degree. On reappointment the required amount of
instructional work may be reduced. 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.
Preference will be given to applicants who have studied calculus, German, and
French.
In addition to the Teaching Fellowships, a number of advanced Fellowships,
requiring no instructional work, are also available to students who have already
had graduate training in chemistry in this University or elsewhere.
Applications for Fellowships should be made before March 1, on forms obtainable
from the Secretary of the Chemistry Faculty.
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