Teaching

Sustainable Macromolecular Synthesis (CHM 598 and CHM 494) is a one-semester course devoted to the synthesis and reactions of macromolecules with a special focus on sustainability.  The semester will cover the principles of free radical chain growth and step-growth polymerization with an additional focus on current topics in these areas. The emphasis of Green Chemistry will be on the sustainability and life cycle analysis of diverse chemical processes, reactions, and manufacturing.

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the chemistry of carbon compounds. The course focuses on introducing, structuring, naming and understanding the reactivity of organic functional groups. You will see the significance of organic chemistry in your daily life and its interrelation with various disciplines. By taking this course, you will develop a solid foundation in organic chemistry principles and gain an understanding of how widely applicable they are. You will learn to analyze and predict organic reactions, determine the structure of organic molecules using spectroscopic techniques and explore the medicinal aspects of organic compounds.