Courses in Chemistry for the Graduate Degree CHEM 516, ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 3 credits
The interpretation of bonding and reactivity of inorganic compounds. Such topics as quantum mechanics and valence bond, molecular orbital, and ligand-field theories are included. Prerequisite: CHEM 316 or permission of instructor.  Vanderbilt equivalent: Chemistry 203 – Inorganic Chemistry

CHEM 520, ADVANCED ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, 3 credits
The Physico-chemical principles of analysis, including a rigorous treatment of the methods of separation; electrical and optical methods of analysis.  It also treats selected topics on recent developments in analytical chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 470 or permission of instructor.  Vanderbilt equivalent Chemistry 211- Instrumental Analytical Chemistry

CHEM 535, ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 3 credits
This course provides comprehensive studies of compounds such as synthetic polymers, carbohydrates, amino acids, and peptides. Mechanisms are emphasized. Other topics may include the chemistry and alkylation of enolates and their application to general synthetic methods. Prerequisite: CHEM 234 or equivalent.  Vanderbilt equivalent: Chemistry 220 C

CHEM 538, REACTIONS OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS, 3 credits
This course places emphasis on the electronic structures, reaction mechanisms, and reaction kinetics of the reactions of organic compounds.  Vanderbilt equivalent: Chemistry 223

CHEM 547, MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY, 3 credits.
This course offers an introduction to infrared, electronic, Raman, and NMR spectra. Problems and laboratory techniques are included in the course. Prerequisites: CHEM 342 and MATH 130, or equivalents.  Vanderbilt equivalent: Chemistry 339 Spectroscopy

CHEM 545, ADVANCED PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I, 3 credits. 
This course reviews classical equilibrium thermodynamics. Applications are made to the study or solutions of macromolecules, phase transitions, etc. Statistical thermodynamics is introduced. Prerequisite: CHEM 342 or permission of instructor.  Vanderbilt equivalent: Chemistry 331 Statistic Thermodynamics

Fisk University trainees in the Master’s degree in Chemistry have access to courses at Vanderbilt University. For students in the Fisk-Vanderbilt Master’s-to-PhD Program, at least one Vanderbilt course is required, and two are highly recommended:

Courses in  Analytical Chemistry
Chemistry 312- Electrochemistry
Chemistry 313 – Advanced Analytical Chemistry II
Chemistry 314A- Special Topics in Analytical Chemistry
Chemistry 315- Separations

Courses in  Biochemistry/Chemical Biology
Chemistry 224 – Bio-organic Chemistry*
Chemistry 226- Drug Design
Biological Science 220- Biochemistry I
Chemistry 324- Special Topics

Courses in Inorganic Chemistry
Chemistry 203 Inorganic Chemistry*
Chemistry 350 Materials Chemistry
IMS 320 Nanoscience

Courses in Organic Chemistry
Chemistry 220C*
Chemistry 224
Chemistry 223
Chemistry 225 Spectroscopic Identification of Organic Compounds

Chemistry 338 Quantum Mechanics*
Chemistry 339 Statistical Mechanics
IMS 320 Nanoscience