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Fundamental mechanistic concepts of organic reactions, structure-activity relationships, solvent effects and catalysis. Mechanistic aspects of substitution, addition, elimination and pericyclic reactions.
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Dr. Graeme Howe
Office: Chernoff Hall, rm 512
Phone: 613-533-6089
Email: graeme.howe@queensu.ca
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Introduction to the chemistry, bonding and structure of coordination compounds of the transition metals; transition metals in the solid state and in biological systems; industrial and environmental aspects of transition metal chemistry.
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Dr. Peng Wang
Office: Chernoff Hall, rm 303
Phone: 613-533-3250
Email: Wang.peng@queensu.ca
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Elementary principles and applications of wave mechanics with special reference to molecular orbitals and chemical bonding.
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Dr. Tucker Carrington
Office: Chernoff Hall, rm 409
Phone: 613-533-2552
Email: tucker.carrington@chem.queensu.ca
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One further step in mastering synthetic organic chemistry. Building on knowledge of introductory organic reactivity, essential principles underlying strategies in synthetic organic chemistry will be covered, with an emphasis on regio- and stereo-controls.
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Office: Chernoff Hall, rm 508
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Overview of instrumental methods of chemical analysis. Topics include gas and liquid chromatography, mass spectrometric detection, new separation methods, electrochemical analysis, inductively coupled plasma-based elemental analysis.
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Dr. Zhe She
Office: Chernoff Hall, rm 307
Phone: 613-533-2790
Email: zs22@queensu.ca
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The application of quantum mechanics to the structures and internal motions of molecules. The foundations of electronic, vibrational, rotational and NMR spectroscopy will be discussed together with their applications.
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Office: Chernoff Hall, rm 408
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Introduction to the chemical basis of biological systems and biomolecules, protein structure and synthesis, enzyme catalysis, nucleic acids (DNA, RNA), carbohydrates, membranes, cell signaling, biosynthetic and metabolic pathways.
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The first part examines chemical contaminants in the atmosphere, water, soils and sediments, including sources, behaviour, transport, and distribution among these environments. The second part introduces Green Chemistry, examining industrial sources of contaminants and the modification of industrial processes in order to minimize environmental impact.
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The course covers four major topics. 1. The thermodynamic properties of interfaces (surface energy, wetting, surface area and porosity, capillary effects, work of adhesion/cohesion). 2. Models of adsorption/desorption phenomena. 3. The dynamics of phase transitions (meta-stability, nucleation, spinoidal decomposition). 4. The stability and characterization of colloidal systems. Student appreciation for the importance of these phenomena is cultivated using examples drawn from industrial processes/products including inks, paints, foods, polymer blends, and nanocomposites.
Instructor
Simon Hesp
Office: Chernoff Hall, rm 309
Phone: 613-533-2615
Email: simon.hesp@chem.queensu.ca
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Laboratory course introducing modern experimental methods in chemistry, including synthesis, analytical instrumentation and computational methods. The integration of several methods will be emphasized in the synthesis and characterization of molecules.
Laboratory Supplies
The purchase of laboratory supplies is applicable to this course. Laboratory supplies, which could include goggles, lab coat, notebook, and lab manual are available through Science Stores (cash and debit only) during the first week of class. Proper laboratory supplies are required for students attending labs.
Instructor
Dr. Igor Kozin
Office: Chernoff Hall, rm 124
Phone: 613-533-6000 ext. 74665
Email: igor.kozin@chem.queensu.ca