Michelle Pierre. My Portfolio
Chemistry Knowledge
General/Organic Chemistry and Laboratory
Organic Chemistry and Laboratory
Two-semester sequence covering the fundamental principles and applications of chemistry for science majors.
Lab: Designed to introduce the student to the application of cognitive skills utilizing chemical knowledge in the laboratory including qualitative analysis techniques.
Two-semester sequence in the study of structure, properties, synthesis and reactions of basic organic compounds using modern structural and mechanical theories.
Lab : Designed to introduce students to modern experimental methods used in organic chemistry synthesis, characterization of compounds, and multi step synthesis of useful target-compounds from readily available starting material.
Quantitative Analytical and Physical Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry and Biochemistry
Quant: Introduction to statistics, spread-sheets in chemistry. Principles of gravimetric and volumetric analysis, chemical equilibria as applied to acid-base, precipitation, and complex ion reactions. Electrochemistry and potentiometry, Ultraviolet - visible spectroscopy and introduction to modern chromatographic separations
PChem: Provides a survey of thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, and kinetics. It also includes an introduction to the quantum mechanical principles important in understanding molecular spectroscopy and molecular modeling.
Inorg: In-depth study of concepts and theories of inorganic chemistry. Topics include atomic structure, bonding, coordination chemistry, reaction mechanisms, symmetry, and a general survey of descriptive inorganic chemistry.
Biochem: Concepts covered include the structure and function of biomolecules, membranes, enzyme kinetics, metabolism and bioenergetics, as well as biological information flow. Intended for chemistry, biology, or biotechnology majors.
Physics I & II and Chemical Literature
Peer Leading in Chemistry and Teaching &Learning of Chemistry
Primary fields of physics: mechanics, electromagnetism, optics, thermodynamics, and modern physics. Focus on the field of classical mechanics and its applications electromagnetism and its applications.
ChemLit: An exploration of the process and practice of chemical research that leads to publication. An introduction to resources and methods for searching the chemical literature.
Chem: Methods of effective chemistry teaching in both the classroom and laboratory settings. Time will also be devoted to ensuring that essential chemistry content such as electro chemistry, thermodynamics, kinetics, and bonding are thoroughly understood so that they can be communicated effectively in the classroom.
Peer: Work with small groups of students that are enrolled in introductory chemistry courses. The course involves training in pedagogical techniques and a review of relevant chemistry concepts.
