15101

CHEM 129

Molecules and Medicine

Emily McLaughlin

. . W . .

. . . . F

8:00am-10:00am

8:00am-11:00am

RKC 102/124

SCI

When you take aspirin or ibuprofen, do you ever wonder what the structure of this ‘miracle drug’ really looks like? Are you curious to learn how the molecule actually works in the body? How were many of these drugs discovered and produced for the use of modern medicine? What about Amoxicillin, Claritin™, Viagra™, or illicit drugs? This course, intended for non-science majors will explore biologically active molecules and their modes of action (naturally occurring and synthetic) in an effort to stress the importance of chemistry in biology and medicine. As a necessity, we will first study chemical bonding and molecular architecture, then use this knowledge to study medicinally important substances on a molecular level. Integral laboratory experiments will provide supplementary insight into chemical reactivity, isolation and characterization of some of these substances. Class size: 18

15102

CHEM 142 I

Basic PrinCIPLES of Chemistry II

Christopher LaFratta

. T . Th .

10:10am- 11:40am

RKC 103

SCI

Central concepts in this second part of the course are energy transfer, spontaneity, and change (thermochemistry, chemical equilibrium, and kinetics.) The laboratory stresses basic laboratory techniques and quantitative applications. Basic skills in mathematics and facility with algebra are required. Concurrent enrollment in calculus is recommended for students who intend to concentrate in chemistry. Prerequisite: Chemistry 141, or its equivalent. Class size: 20

15103

CHEM 142 II

Basic PrinCIPLES of Chemistry II

Swapan Jain

. T . Th .

10:10am- 11:40am

RKC 102

SCI

See above. Class size: 20

15104

CHEM 142 III

Basic PrinCIPLES of Chemistry II

Marc Koyack

. T . Th .

10:10am- 11:40am

RKC 101

SCI

See above. Class size: 20

Lab Options: (register separately)

15105

CHEM 142 LBA

Basic Prin of Chemistry II

Jessica Geer

M . . . .

1:30pm-3:45pm

RKC 126

SCI

Class size: 14

15106

CHEM 142 LBB

Basic Prin of Chemistry II

Jessica Geer

. . W . .

4:40pm-6:55pm

RKC 126

SCI

Class size: 14

15107

CHEM 142 LBC

Basic Prin of Chemistry II

Jessica Geer

. . W . .

1:30pm-3:45pm

RKC 126

SCI

Class size: 14

15108

CHEM 142 LBD

Basic Prin of Chemistry II

Jessica Geer

. . . Th .

1:30pm-3:45pm

RKC 126

SCI

Class size: 14

15109

CHEM 142 LBE

Basic Prin of Chemistry II

Jessica Geer

. . . Th .

4:40pm-6:55pm

RKC 126

SCI

Class size: 14

15110

CHEM 202

Organic Chemistry II

Marc Koyack

. T . Th .

8:30am- 10:00am

RKC 103

SCI

Students study the structure and reactions of specific types of organic compounds and develop interrelationships that provide an integrated understanding of organic chemistry. The course emphasizes general principles and reaction mechanisms, but students are also expected to accumulate and utilize factual material. The laboratory is coordinated with classroom topics and should provide direct experience with many reactions and concepts. The laboratory is also intended to develop familiarity with experiment design, experimental techniques, and instrumental methods such as chromatography and spectroscopy. Prerequisits: CHEM 201. Class size: 24

Lab Options: (register separately)

15111

CHEM 202 LBA

Organic Chemistry II

Jessica Geer

. . . . F

1:30pm-4:30pm

RKC 122/124

SCI

Class size: 12

15112

CHEM 202 LBB

Organic Chemistry II

Marc Koyack

. . W . .

1:30pm-4:30pm

RKC 122/124

SCI

Class size: 12

15113

CHEM 202 LBC

Organic Chemistry II

Marc Koyack

. . . Th .

1:30pm-4:30pm

RKC 122/124

SCI

Class size: 12

15114

CHEM 312

Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

Craig Anderson

. . W . F

10:10am- 11:40am

RKC 122

SCI

An introduction to the chemistry of the elements, the class places emphasis on the classification of the properties and reactivity of the elements by chemical periodicity, structure, and bonding. Topics in modern inorganic chemistry to be covered include: molecular orbital and spectroscopic applications of symmetry and group theory, coordination chemistry of the transition metals, and organometallic reactions and mechanisms. Prerequisites: Chemistry 201-202. Co-requisites: CHEM 360, or permission of instructor. Class size: 12

15115

CHEM 360

Advanced Techniques: Synthesis

Craig Anderson /

Emily McLaughlin

M . . . .

12:40pm-7:00pm

RKC 122/126

SCI

Advanced lab concepts and techniques will be introduced and studied. Multi-step organic and organometallic synthesis will cover a solid portion of the course. Air and moisture sensitive techniques will be explored. We will also cover many analytical, physical, inorganic, and organic chemistry techniques and applications, as necessary. Weekly assignments, tests, presentations, and lab reports will be the basis for evaluation for the course. Class size: 12

15116

CHEM 471

Nanochemistry

Christopher LaFratta

. T . . .

3:10pm-5:30pm

RKC 122

SCI

4 credits A central goal of nanoscience and technology is to make useful materials and devices through the synthesis and patterning of nanoscale building blocks. In this course we will study the synthetic methods used to make metallic and semiconducting nanocrystals, as well as polymeric and bio-inspired nanomaterials. We will also explore techniques that have been developed to organize and integrate these building blocks into functional architectures via self-assembly, templating, and lithography. This seminar style course will draw extensively on recent literature in chemistry, physics, biology, and engineering journals. Class size: 12