12104

CHEM 121      Chemistry in Modern Policy

Miles White                 Lab:

T        10:00 am-11:30 am Th        1:00 pm-4:30 pm

RKC 122 RKC 122/126

LS

SCI

Cross-listed: Environmental & Urban Studies

Chemistry plays a critical role in guiding the creation of public policy to address societal interests and needs. Utilizing case studies based on recent policy, this course will aim to understand the scientific origin of the problem the policy attempts to address and its proposed solution. The primary topics will consist of energy-related policies surrounding fossil fuels, renewable energies, carbon footprints, and more. Students will be exposed to this material through a combination of lecture and laboratory experiments. Evaluation will be based on a combination of exams, lab reports, and a final presentation. No specific science or mathematics background beyond algebra is assumed.

Class size: 16

 

12105

CHEM 126      Science of Modern Technology

Christopher LaFratta                 Lab:

W  F  1:30 pm-3:00 pm     F     12:30 pm-4:00 pm

RKC 122 RKC 124

LS

 Technology plays an increasingly important role in our daily lives from watches that can measure an EKG to DNA sequencing machines that can read a person’s entire genome and mobile phones that know what floor of what building they are on. In this course, we will explore the science underlying an array of modern technologies and peer ahead towards next generation technologies still on the horizon. Students will study content related to chemistry, biochemistry, and physics in a lecture setting and assessment will include homeworks, exams, and presentations.  Laboratory work will include the construction and testing of various technologies. Primary scientific literature and patents will also be used to show the origin of these ideas. No specific science or mathematics background beyond algebra is assumed.

Class size: 16

 

12106

CHEM 142 I  Basic Principles of Chemistry II

Swapan Jain

T  Th 10:10 am-11:40 am

RKC 102

LS

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

 

12107

CHEM 142 II  Basic Principles of Chemistry II

Christopher LaFratta

T  Th 10:10 am-11:40 am

RKC 103

LS

SCI

 See above. 

Class size: 20

 

12108

CHEM 142 LBA  Basic Principles of Chem Lab

Christopher LaFratta

T         1:30 pm-3:45 pm

RKC 126

LS

SCI

Class size: 14

 

12109

CHEM 142 LBB  Basic Principles of Chem Lab

Miles White

W       1:30 pm-3:45 pm

RKC 126

LS

SCI

 Class size: 14

 

12110

CHEM 142 LBC  Basic Principles of Chem Lab

Miles White

Th     4:40 pm-6:55 pm

RKC 126

LS

SCI

 Class size: 14

 

12111

CHEM 202 A  Organic Chemistry II

Atahualpa Pinto

T  Th  8:30 am-10:00 am

RKC 103

LS

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.  Prerequisite: CHEM 201. 

Class size: 20

 

12112

CHEM 202 LBA  Organic Chemistry II Lab

Atahualpa Pinto

W       1:30 pm-4:30 pm

RKC 124

LS

SCI

 Class size: 10

 

12113

CHEM 202 LBB  Organic Chemistry II Lab

Atahualpa Pinto

Th    1:30 pm-4:30 pm

RKC 122/124

LS

SCI

 Class size: 10

 

12114

CHEM 312      Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

Craig Anderson

W  F  10:10 am-11:40 am

RKC 122

LS

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

 

12115

CHEM 360      Advanced Lab Techniques: Synthesis

Craig Anderson Emily McLaughlin

M         12:30 pm-5:30 pm

RKC 122/124

LS

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

 

12116

CHEM 399      Independent Research

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 See Chemistry faculty.

Class size: 0

 

12117

CHEM 437      Protein Research Methods

Atahualpa Pinto

F     1:30 pm-5:30 pm

RKC 122/126

LS

SCI

 This course will provide students with a theoretical and applied overview of modern protein techniques employed in the expression, purification, and characterization of enzymes. Topics covered include protein modeling and bioinformatics, colorimetric methods, cell lysis techniques, purification of recombinant proteins, SDS-PAGE electrophoresis, enzyme kinetics, and an introduction to CRISPR-Cas9 techniques. Lectures will emphasize the scientific fundamentals and historical context of the discipline, and time will be devoted to examine and assess the primary literature. Laboratory experiments are multi-week, project-based experiments that are designed for students to obtain essential training for the work of a modern protein research laboratory. Evaluations will be based on a combination of quizzes, lab reports, and a final group presentation. Prerequisites: Biochemistry (CHEM-390) or permission from the instructor

Class size: 10

 

12118

CHEM 455      Energy Materials

Miles White

T        12:30 pm-2:50 pm

RKC 122

Cross-listed: Physics

This seminar course will focus on understanding the synthesis and fundamental theory behind materials pertinent for energy generation, utilization, and storage. Through discussion of primary literature, the course will explore recent breakthroughs and persisting problems surrounding materials used in solar cells, thermoelectrics, LEDs, batteries, and more. Students will be evaluated through written assignments and a final oral presentation. Prerequisites: Physical Chemistry (CHEM-311), or Quantum Mechanics (PHYS-321), or by permission of the instructor.

Class size: 12