CHEM 2420 Organic Chemistry II
Prerequisites: 2410 (Organic Chemistry I) and 2415 (Organic Lab I) OR 2430 (Organic Chem I: Deep Learning) and 2435 (Organic Chem I: Deep Learning Lab. Corequisite: 2440 (Organic Lab II).
CHEM 242 is a continuation of 241 with emphasis on the chemistry of organic functional groups. The course covers conjugated double bonds, aromaticity, aromatic reactions, alcohols, carbonyls, carboxylic acid derivatives, amines, and a brief introduction to biochemistry. It is typically offered in the Spring semester.
CHEM 3410 Macromolecular, Supramolecular and Nanochemistry
Prerequisite: 2420 (Organic Chemistry II) and 2425 (Organic Lab II) OR 2440 (Organic Chem II: Deep Learning) and 2445 (Organic Chem II: Deep Learning Lab CHEM 3410 is an advanced courses for junior and senior undergraduates. This course will involve the chemistry of polymers, supramolecular assemblies and nanomaterials. This will involve radical, anionic and cationic polymerizations, as well as cavitand, cucurbituril, and cyclodextrin host-guest complexes. Finally, we will discuss nanochemistry and a portion of photolithography for novolac and other resins. A student should have taken the first two courses of general chemistry (or equivalent) and the two courses of organic chemistry.
CHEM 3890 Chemistry in the Community
CHEM 3890 is a one credit independent study service learning course designed to offer junior and senior undergraduates an opportunity to develop science communication skills by designing, setting up, and explaining a series of demonstrations for local high school chemistry classes. For Spring 2012, we plan to work with the AP Chemistry class at Edna Karr High School (West Bank) and will require Tulane students who are enrolled to provide additional tutoring hours to assist these students in preparing for their AP test.
CHEM 7410 Advanced Organic Chemistry; Physical Organic
CHEM 7410 is a detailed investigation of the fundamentals of organic chemistry. The course covers the concepts of molecular orbital theory, thermodynamics and kinetics as applicable to organic synthesis. The course also discusses the concepts of steric and electronic effects and their effect on organic reactivity. Reactive intermediates, and a variety of general reaction types are covered as case studies. It is typically offered in the Fall semester.
CHEM 7430 Advanced Polymer Chemistry
CHEM 7430 attempts to provide an overview of polymer chemistry with a particular focus for those interested in the practical aspects for carrying out related research. The course seeks to carry out a general overview of the synthetic methods and characterization of polymeric materials. In addition, the applications of polymeric material for electronic, lithographic, and medical applications will be highlighted. It is typically offered every other year.
COLQ 1020-11 How We Learn About the Past
In our contemporary world, information is seemingly everywhere. However, when we turn our lens on the past, the information available is often fragmentary and difficult to understand. In this course we’ll examine the tools and methods used in lab sciences, social sciences, and humanities to investigate our human past. Radiocarbon dating, the analysis of pigments and dyes, and extraction of DNA provide useful data points. Bioarchaeology, the study of human skeletons and mummies, plants, or other biological remains, adds another dimension to our understanding of human life and activities. The study of cultural remains – architecture, art, coins, inscriptions, and other textual sources – allows us to explore aspects of social, political, and intellectual developments. Combing these approaches, this course will teach students different research methods, provide them with models of interdisciplinary collaboration, and encourage them to critique the way that information about antiquity is presented.
