 | The University of Virginia record March 15, 1931 |  |
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 B1: General Chemistry: The fundamental principles of chemistry.
The first term is devoted to an introduction to the atomic theory and
the chemical view of matter and a study of acids, bases, and salts. The
second term occupies a consideration of the electrolytic dissociation theory,
oxidation and reduction reactions, equilibrium, and typical nonmetallic elements.
The third term is devoted to an introduction to the chemistry of carbon,
the descriptive chemistry of the more important metals and a brief introduction
to qualitative analysis. Three hours of lecture and six hours of
laboratory per week. (B.A. or B.S. credit, 6 session-hours.)
Professor Carter, Mr. Bell and Assistants.
Chemistry B2: Analytical Chemistry: Chemistry B1 prerequisite.—(a)
Qualitative Analysis. First and second terms, three hours of lecture and six
hours of laboratory per week, devoted to the study of systematic qualitative
analysis. (b) Quantitative Analysis. Third term, two hours of lecture and
nine hours of laboratory per week, devoted to elementary quantitative analysis.
In the lecture work special emphasis is given to the theoretical foundations of
analytical chemistry. Some of the topics treated are: Solutions, theory of
ionization, law of mass action, solubility-product principle, hydrolysis, amphoteric
substances, complex ions, types of reactions, oxidation and reduction,
colloids, etc. (B.A. or B.S. credit, 6 session-hours.)
Professor Yoe and Assistants.
Note: This course is specially recommended to pre-medical students
who wish to obtain more chemistry than the minimum requirement of the
Medical School.
Chemistry B3: Organic Chemistry: Chemistry B1 prerequisite.—An introduction
to the study of the compounds of carbon, including the application
of modern chemical theory to such compounds and their reactions. Three
6 session-hours.)
Professor Bird and Assistants.
Chemistry B4: Quantitative Analysis: Chemistry B2 prerequisite.—This
course is arranged according to the physico-chemical principles which are involved
instead of the traditional treatment according to the technique employed,
namely gravimetric and volumetric. The important principles around
which practically all quantitative methods may be grouped are: Neutralization,
solubility product, oxidation and reduction, colorimetry, and evolution
and measurement of gases. The laboratory exercises have been selected with
the idea of illustrating these principles as well as introducing the student to
something new in laboratory technique each time. One hour lecture and six
hours laboratory per week. (B.A. or B.S. credit, 3 session-hours.)
Professor Yoe and Assistant.
Chemistry B5: Undergraduate Research: To be eligible for this course
a student must have completed at least two of the three courses, B3, B4 and C1,
and must either have taken or be taking the third.—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 throughout the year. (B.A. or B.S. credit, 3 session-hours.)
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
foundations of the study of gases, liquids, solids, solutions and rates of reaction.
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.—Normally
Chemistry C2a is co-requisite, but C2 may be taken without
laboratory.—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. Three hours of lecture per week. Laboratory
work may be selected from Chemistry C2a, b, c, d, e.
Associate Professor Lutz.
Chemistry C2a: Advanced Experimental Organic Chemistry: Chemistry
B3 and B4 prerequisite: Co-requisite: Chemistry C2.—A laboratory course
designed to accompany Chemistry C2 and to give a broad experience in
experimental methods and technique of Organic Chemistry. The work will
consist of organic syntheses, quantitative organic analysis, identification of
organic compounds, and an introduction to methods of organic research.
the instructor.
Students specializing in Chemistry or Biochemistry may substitute for
C2a the parallel courses C2b, c, d, in which the work will be varied to suit
individual needs.
Associate Professor Lutz.
Chemistry C2b: Organic Syntheses: First term.
Associate Professor Lutz.
Chemistry C2c: Analytical Organic Chemistry: Second term. Includes
quantitative analytical methods commonly used in Organic Chemistry, and
qualitative methods of identifying organic compounds.
Associate Professor Lutz.
Chemistry C2d: Introduction to Organic Research: Third term.
Associate Professor Lutz.
Chemistry C2e: Micro Organic Analysis: Second or third term.
Dr. Small.
All students planning to take Chemistry C2b, c, d, or e should make
arrangements with the instructor in September. These courses involve a
minimum of nine hours of laboratory per week.
Chemistry C3: Advanced Analytical Chemistry: Chemistry B4 prerequisite.—Conferences
devoted to fundamental principles and recent developments
in Analytical Chemistry. One hour per week.
Professor Yoe.
Chemistry C3a: Advanced Analytical Chemistry Laboratory: Chemistry
B4 prerequisite.—A laboratory course consisting 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.
Six hours of laboratory per week.
Professor Yoe.
Chemistry C4: Applied Chemistry: Chemistry B3 and C1 prerequisite.—
The lectures and recitations in this course are 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 collateral reading in descriptive industrial chemistry is assigned,
and written reports involving use of the literature are required. Better appreciation
of the quantitative relationships existing in the applications of
chemistry is gained through problem work paralleling the lecture material.
A number of plant inspection trips are arranged during the year. Lectures
and recitations, three 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: Second 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: Chemistry B3 and C1 are recommended
as prerequisites to this course.—An outline of the development of chemical
science from the earliest times to the present. One hour of lecture per week.
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 and physical properties of matter. Radioactivity, crystal structure
and an outline 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. It includes discussion of
such subjects as: Terpenes, molecular rearrangements, homo- and heterocyclics,
carbohydrates, proteins, natural products, alkaloids, drugs, dyes,
electronic concepts, and theories of reaction mechanism and valence. 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.
Chemistry D4: Selected Topics in Physical Chemistry: Conducted as a
seminar for students specializing in Physical Chemistry. The topics chosen
vary from year to year, and cover such fields as kinetic theory, photochemistry,
phase rule, electrochemistry, etc. 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.
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.
Note: Unusual facilities for special research in the chemistry of alkaloids
and drugs are offered in the alkaloid laboratory recently opened under the
auspices of the National Research Council. Graduate students of exceptional
ability may be admitted to this laboratory upon application to Dr. Small or
to Dr. Mosettig.
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 Organic Colloquium will meet bi-weekly (hours to be arranged).
Recent papers of interest to organic chemists will be presented. Graduate
students specializing in Organic Chemistry are expected to support the
meetings. Undergraduates and others interested are invited to attend and
participate 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 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
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 Service Fellowships
in Chemistry, each with an honorarium of $650, which may be increased
to $750 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 Service 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.
| The University of Virginia record March 15, 1931 | |