The chemistry concentration requires a year of general chemistry, a year of organic chemistry, a semester of inorganic chemistry, a semester of biochemistry, Introduction to Quantum Physics and Modern Physics Laboratory (or an approved Physical Chemistry course at another institution), and at least four additional credits of approved science courses selected from the list given below for a total minimum credit requirement of 32 credits. It is designed to provide the basic understanding required of any student pursuing a chemical education, as well as to furnish a firm basis for advanced work in chemistry, biology, or the health-related fields. All the listed courses will be offered at least once every three years if there is sufficient enrollment; courses that do not adequately enroll will be offered on a tutorial basis for students who have elected this concentration. The chemistry concentration nicely complements advanced work or concentrations in biology, environmental studies, ecology, mathematics, physics, or psychology, and provides one of the three bases for the pre-medical concentration.
At least one course at or above the 200-level, chosen from the list below and in consultation with the Moderation Committee at the Moderation meeting.
Students may also take appropriate courses at Bard College at Annandale to fulfill or supplement requirements for the concentration.
“Dopamine Receptors: A Review of the Current Biochemical Evidence as Related to Neuroleptic Use and Receptor Location”
“Extraction of Prunella Vulgaris and In Vitro Study of the Anthelminthic Effects Using Turbiflex aceti”
“An Examination of the Nanostructured Platinum-Based Catalytic Research for the Direct Methanol Fuel Cell: An In-depth Environmental Argument for Their Practical Incorporation as Power Sources for Small Electronics”
“Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy: A Guide in Theory and Application”
“Everything But-enolides”
“Comparative Evaluation of Antioxidant Activities and Total Phenol Contents of Several Bracket Fungi”
“Mushrooms: An Evaluation of the Fungi Indigenous to Berkshire County”
“Oh, woe is ‘E’: A Novel Experimental Proposal Aimed at Discerning the Mechanism Behind 3,4-Methylenedioxy-N-Methamphetamine-Initiated Toxicity”
“One Question, Two Approaches; An Examination of the Role of Myosin 1e on Focal Adhesion Dynamics in Podocytes”
Dr. Myers is conducting research in three major areas: (1) Physical organic chemistry (reaction mechanisms) of carbene, and diazo compound reactions, as well as some “simple” solvolyses; (2) Extraction and identification of antibacterial agents from indigenous fungi; (3) Synthesis of compounds related to biologically active natural products. He will hire one or two students to pursue these research projects, thereby enhancing their undergraduate education by giving them the opportunity to conduct high-quality research.
For information on internships and career opportunities, please visit http://www.simons-rock.edu/academics/concentrations/chemistry.