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CH106  Elemental Geosystems
CH251  Intermediate Laboratory I:  Analytical-Organic
CH252  Intermediate Laboratory II:  Inorganic-Organic Synthesis
CH254  Introduction to Research
CH301  Organic Chemistry I
CH302  Organic Chemistry II
CH391, 491 Undergraduate Research
CH422  Spectroscopy and Advanced Instrumentation
CH490  Advanced Topics:  Medicinal Chemistry

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CH106 Elemental Geosystems         3 credits

Spring, 2008     T,Th 2:00-3:15 p.m.     LTSC 208

Text:
Tarbuck, E.J.; Lutgens, F.K. Earth Science, 11th Ed., Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2006. ISBN 0-13-149751-0

Description:
This course provides an introduction to the Earth from a systems perspective. The atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere and their relation to human life are topics of study.

Links:

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CH251 Intermediate Chemistry Laboratory I: Analytical-Organic     1 credit

Fall, 2008

Section 1    Tu 8:00-11:00 a.m.     LTSC 418/422 (taught by Lynette Nehmer) ***first meeting: September 9***
Section 3    Th 8:00-11:00 a.m.    LTSC 418/422 ***first meeting: September 4***
Section 4    Th 6:00-9:00 p.m.    LTSC 418/422 ***first meeting: September 4***

Text:
1)    Department of Chemistry Lab Manual (available directly from the Chemistry Department)

Description:
Laboratory course combining organic and analytical chemistry to accompany Chemistry 301.  Projects involve using infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance, ultraviolet, and mass spectroscopy along with gas and thin layer chromatography to qualitatively analyze pure substances and mixtures.  One three-hour laboratory per week.  Prerequisite:  Chemistry 152.

OSHA Directive on Face Protection
MSDS Directory
MSDS: Acros Chemicals
MSDS: Baker
MSDS: Mallinckrodt
MSDS: Oxford University
MSDS: Sigma-Aldrich
Guide to Chemical Hazards
SDBS Spectral Database
WebSpectra:  Online NMR and IR Spectra (UCLA)
Practice IR
Practice NMR (SHU)
Practice NMR (WFU)
Organic Demos (Colby College)
Organic Structure Look-up

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CH252 Intermediate Chemistry Laboratory II:  Inorganic-Organic Synthesis     1 credit

Spring, 2008     LTSC 418/422

Section 1     W 2:00-5:00 p.m.     ***First meeting: January 16, 2008***
Section 2     Th 8:00-11:00 a.m.    ***First meeting: January 17, 2008*** (taught by Dr. Anne Rammelsberg)
Section 3     Tu 8:00-11:00 a.m.    ***First meeting: January 22, 2008*** (taught by Dr. Gwen Baumann)

Texts:
1)    Zubrick, James W.  The Organic Chem Lab Survival Manual:  A Student's Guide to Techniques, 7th Ed.  New York:  John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2008.  ISBN 978-0-470-12932-6

2)    Department of Chemistry Lab Manual (available directly from the Chemistry Department)

Description:
An integrated laboratory designed to illustrate modern methods of organic and inorganic synthesis, this course  is an alternate companion to Chemistry 302.  Green chemistry is a central theme of the course.  Emphasis is placed on experimental design, product isolation, and product analysis.  One three-hour laboratory per week.  Prerequisite:  Chemistry 251.

Search for Chemical Information
More Searching for Chemical Information
Reactions Database
Additional Searching
OSHA Directive on Face Protection
MSDS Directory
MSDS: Acros Chemicals
MSDS: Baker
MSDS: Mallinckrodt
MSDS: Oxford University
MSDS: Sigma-Aldrich
Hazardous Chemicals Database
Hazardous Substances Data Bank
International Chemical Safety Cards
Solv-DB Solvent Database
Patents
Organic Tutorials and Modules
Organic Demos (Colby College)
Gallery of Molecules
View Molecules (Cabrillo)
View Molecules (Okanagan)
NIST Chemistry WebBook
SDBS Spectral Database
WebSpectra:  Online NMR and IR Spectra (UCLA)
Practice IR (SHU)
Practice NMR (SHU)
Practice NMR (WFU)
Green Chemistry Institute
EPA Green Chemistry Resources
Green Chemistry Laboratory Database
Green Calculator
Isis Draw Structure Drawing Software
Chime Structure Viewing Software
Name Reactions
Web Elements
Organic Structure Look-up
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CH254  Introduction to Research     1 credit

Fall, 2008

Section 1     W 6:00-9:00 p.m.     LTSC 422

Books:
1)     Scerri, E.R.  The Periodic Table: Its Story and Its SignificanceOxford University Press, 2007.  ISBN 0195305736

2)     LiveText portfolio

ACS Online Career Center
Planning for Graduate Work in Chemistry (Students>Graduate Education)
ACS Directory of Graduate Research
Undergraduate Research  Registry
WebGURU
 

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CH301 Organic Chemistry I         3 credits

Fall, 2008

Section 1     M, W, F 1:00-1:50 p.m.     LTSC 001

Materials:
1)    Smith, J.G.  Organic Chemistry, 2nd Ed.  McGraw Hill, 2008.  ISBN 9780073049861

2)    Organic Chemistry Workbook (available directly from the Chemistry Department)

3)    Molecular Visions Kit #1--Organic, Organometallic, Inorganic Model Set.  Darling Models.  ISBN 0964883716 (or an alternative molecular model kit)

Description:
The first course in organic chemistry for chemistry majors and those interested in professional studies.  One semester survey course of the basic structure, bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, properties, and reactions of organic molecules.  This course is the first in a two-tiered sequence.  Any laboratory course in the 250 series may be taken as a corequisite laboratory.  Credit may not be received for both Chemistry 203 and 301.  Prerequisite:  Chemistry 121.

Companion Website for Textbook
Ohio State's index to other organic sites
Frostburg State University's organic tutorials, etc.
Organic Tutorials and Modules
Organic Demos (Colby College)
Gallery of Molecules
View Molecules--Cabrillo College
View Molecules--Okanagan University College
Chime Structure Viewing Software
Name Reactions
Reactions Database
Fundamentals of Bonding
Web Elements
Organic Structure Look-up
Organic Reactions

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CH302 Organic Chemistry II          3 credits

Spring, 2008     M, W, F 1:00-1:50 p.m.     LTSC 001

Texts and Materials:
1)    Smith, J.G.  Organic Chemistry, 2nd Ed.  McGraw Hill, 2008.  ISBN 9780073049861

2)    Molecular Visions Kit#1--Organic, Organometallic, Inorganic Model Set.  Stow, Ohio:  Darling Models.  ISBN 0-9648837-1-6 (or an alternative molecular model kit)

Description:
The second course in a two-tiered sequence, this course is designed to reinforce, expand, and add theoretical depth to the content of Chemistry 301.  Reaction mechanisms are emphasized.  Applications of organic chemistry to living systems are extensive; structural biochemistry of proteins, carbohydrates, steroids, and polymers is introduced.  Any laboratory course in the 250 series may be taken as a corequisite laboratory.  Prerequisite:  Chemistry 301.

Companion Website for Textbook
Ohio State's index to other organic sites
Frostburg State University's organic tutorials, etc.
Organic Tutorials and Modules
Organic Demos (Colby College)
Gallery of Molecules
View Molecules (Cabrillo)
View Molecules (Okanagan)
NIST Chemistry WebBook
SDBS Spectral Database
WebSpectra:  Online NMR and IR Spectra (UCLA)
Practice IR (SHU)
Practice NMR (SHU)
Practice NMR (WFU)
Practice Mass Spectroscopy (Arizona)
Polymers--University of Southern Mississippi
Reactions Database
Reaction Animations
Name Reactions
Web Elements
Chime Structure Viewing Software
Organic Structure Look-up
Organic Reactions

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CH391/491 Undergraduate Research    2-4 credits

Research Interests

My research interests fall under the broad heading of "benign by design" or "green chemistry."  That is, I seek to develop experimental methods that decrease environmental and occupational hazards in an economically responsible manner.  Undergraduate students who work with me can choose from projects involving synthetic organic methodology, investigations of the mechanisms of certain nucleophilic carbonyl addition reactions, or novel syntheses of polymers and biologically-interesting molecules.

MSDS Directory
Guide to Chemical Hazards
Search for Chemical Information
Reactions Database
Name Reactions
Additional Searching
Patents
Green Chemistry Institute
EPA Green Chemistry Resources
Green Chemistry Laboratory Database
Green Calculator
Polymers (University of Southern Mississippi)
Isis Draw Structure Drawing Software
Chime Structure Viewing Software
Web Elements
Organic Structure Look-up

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CH422 Spectroscopy and Advanced Instrumentation          3 credits

Spring, 2006     T, Th 2:00-3:15 p.m.     LTSC 422

Text:
1)    Silverstein, R.M.; Webster, F.X.; Kiemle, D.J. Spectrometric Identification of Organic Compounds, 7th Ed.  Hoboken, NJ:  John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2005.  ISBN 0-471-39362-2

Description:
An elective for majors emphasizing spectral interpretation and identification of molecular structure using NMR, IR, MS, and UV-visible methods. Principles and instrumentation used in analytical spectroscopy are discussed. The implementation, characteristics, and applicability of specific spectrochemical techniques also are covered.  Prerequisite or corequisite:  Chemistry 302, Chemistry 420, or consent of instructor.

SDBS Spectral Database
WebSpectra:  Online NMR and IR Spectra (UCLA)
Practice IR (SHU)
Practice NMR (SHU)
Practice NMR (WFU)
Practice Mass Spectroscopy (Arizona)
Organic Structure Look-up

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CH490 Advanced Topics:  Medicinal Chemistry         3 credits

Spring, 2008     M, T, Th 7:00-7:50 p.m.     LTSC 422

Text:
Patrick, G. An Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry, 3rd Ed., New York: Oxford University Press, 2005. ISBN 978-0-19-927500-7

Description:
Taking a receptor-based, target-centered approach, this course presents the concepts central to the study of drug action in a logical, mechanistic way grounded in molecular and biochemical principles.

Links:
(1) Drug Database
(2) Pharmaceutical Information Network
(3) Integrated Medical Curriculum

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Last updated on 8/6/2008 by George Bennett.  Contact George Bennett at gbennett@mail.millikin.edu