Sung Kim

Sung Joon Kim
Chemistry Graduate Director  (2023 - present)
Co-Director, Freshman Seminar (2022 -2024): website (Freshman Seminar Website)

Associate Professor

HOWARD UNIVERSITY

Department of Chemistry

Chemistry Building 525 College Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20059

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Teaching:
CHEM 173

This is the first part of a two-part laboratory course in physical chemistry.  The course provides students with an introduction to key concepts in physical chemistry through a series of eight experiments.  The course focuses on developing an understanding of thermodynamics and kinetics properties associated with chemical reactions, phase transitions, and conformational transformations in macromolecules.  Students are expected to provide a clear and concise written report based on the experimental data analysis to demonstrate their understanding of fundamental principles in physical chemistry.

CHEM 174

This is the second part of a two-part laboratory course in physical chemistry.  The course provides students with an introduction to key concepts in physical chemistry through a series of eight experiments.  The course focuses on developing an understanding of quantum mechanics, atomic and molecular structure, principles of spectroscopy, and computer simulation.  Students are expected to provide a clear and concise written report based on the experimental data analysis to demonstrate their understanding of fundamental principles in physical chemistry.

CHEM 151

The course covers the fundamental principles and concepts in biochemistry to provide a deep understanding of the chemical processes that form the foundation of life.  The course covers a wide range of topics, including thermodynamics of biochemical reactions and interactions, and structures and function of macromolecules (proteins, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, and lipids). The course will also cover various techniques used for bioanalysis including protein purification, and spectroscopic analysis of structure and function, enzyme mechanisms and inhibitions through kinetics.