chm 2001/2002 (organic chemistry I & II) - This course is a study of the major classes of organic compounds, designed to provide students with the background in organic chemistry needed for advanced study in chemistry and the life sciences.  Topics will include reaction mechanisms, synthesis, structure determination, stereochemistry, and the relationships between structure and reactivity.

chm 2004 (medicinal chemistry) - This course will examine drug distribution and metabolism, and drug-target interactions.  Several classes of drugs will be considered.  What makes a good drug will also be discussed.

chm 2005/2006 (organic chemistry laboratory I & II) - This course introduces laboratory techniques in organic chemistry, including methods of separation and purification and the synthesis and characterization of organic compounds.

chm 3014 (advance organic chemistry) - Topics will include applications of molecular orbital theory, stereochemical principles, conformational effects, and the determination and description of selected organic reaction mechanisms.  A brief introduction to synthetic design will also be included.

chm 3049 (chemical biology) - This course aims to introduce the principles of organic chemistry in the context of molecules important in biochemistry and cell biology. The relevant functional groups, stereochemistry and reaction mechanisms are explained in relation to carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids, with extra attention for structure-activity relationships and kinetics of enzymatic reactions.

chm 4450 (research) - In the research course, students work with a chemistry faculty member on a topic of interest.  The topic is explored in detail as students learn about advanced techniques and instrumentation that are not encountered in earlier laboratory courses.  At the end of the semester, students will be expected to prepare a research report.