COURSES TAUGHT
CHEM 150 - General Chemistry 1
2021 - Present
Description: In this course, we will study the basic principles related to the composition and structure of matter, the changes in matter, and the energy changes that accompany these changes in matter. This course is a first-semester college chemistry course for science students and consists of three hours of lecture and one two hour discussion per week.
CHEM 151 - General Chemistry 1 Laboratory
2021 - Present
Description: Laboratory to accompany CHEM-150 General Chemistry I. Introduces basic laboratory techniques, analysis and presentation of data, and investigations of the nature of matter. Two hours of lab per week.
INTD 150 - Research Colloquium
2023 - Present
Description: This course provides an introduction to research, learning, and professional skills in the multidisciplinary Research Fellows program. The Fellows' interests will be investigated and developed through a weekly colloquium, in which emphasis is placed on technical reading, writing, discussion, and presentation of topics in a broad range of disciplines.
CHEM 160 - General Chemistry 2
2020 - Present
Description: Continuation of CHEM-150; builds on the basic principles of chemistry from General Chemistry 1 by applying these principles to the study of chemical solutions, reaction kinetics, chemical equilibrium, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Three hours of lecture and one discussion per week.
CHEM 161 - General Chemistry 2 Laboratory
2020 - Present
Description: Laboratory to accompany CHEM 160 – General Chemistry II Lecture. In Chem 160, we will focus on the properties of chemical solutions, reaction kinetics, chemical equilibrium, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. The exercises in the laboratory are designed to assist students in developing a richer understanding of the concepts presented in the lecture course and in mastering useful problem-solving skills. In addition, students will gain important manual skills in measurement, and in the correct and safe preparation and handling of chemicals. Two hours of lab per week.
CHEM 161-IL / CHEM 227 - Investigative Laboratory / Introduction to Research Methods
2020 - Present
Description: Investigative laboratory / introduction to research methods is designed to continue students’ development as a research chemist. This course emphasizes student initiative where students perform experiments over the course of the semester with minimal supervision from instructors. Students will work in pairs to complete each experiment—with input from faculty, teaching assistants, and other students—and turn in individual lab reports for grading. In the process, students are expected to develop skills including proper use of typical scientific glassware and advanced instrumentation, collection of meaningful data sets, manipulation and processing of data to interpret results and acquire useful information, utilization of computer programs to understand collected data and model potential results, and effective communication of results through lab reports. The exercises in this course are designed to assist students in developing a richer understanding of the concepts presented in General Chemistry courses, in mastering problem solving skills, and in effectively communicating experimental findings.
CHEM 370 - Physical Chemistry 1 (Thermodynamics & Kinetics)
2021
Description: Physical Chemistry I will deepen your knowledge of the chemical world by focusing on the underlying driving forces behind two of the major subject areas of chemistry, thermodynamics and kinetics. During this semester, we will return to many of the areas covered in general chemistry and look into the machinery that provides the “whys” to these concepts. Also, a more critical approach will be taken to understand the formulas and equations introduced in prior classes. Every aspect of this course is focused on providing the student with answers to what drives chemical processes from a fundamental approach, removing prior assumptions and looking at the mathematical and physical proofs for each concept, which will remove some of the mystery from the discipline.
CHEM 380 - Physical Chemistry 2 (Quantum Chemistry)
2021 - Present
Description: The goal of CHEM 380-Physical Chemistry II is to deepen your knowledge of the chemical world by focusing on quantum mechanics and spectroscopy. During this semester, we will explore the ideas that represent the current description of the physical world at the atomic and molecular level. Also, a more detailed look into the nature of matter's interaction with light and the experimental evidence we have (spectroscopy) to reveal the nature of quantum behavior.