Stern College Syllabi -- Spring and Fall 2021-2022 courses --- CHEM (Chemistry)

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CHEM 1377: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
(Stern College for Women, Yeshiva University, 2022-09) Drori, Ran; Garbuglio de Oliveira, Anderson
General description: The course combines lecture and lab and is intended to provide a new experience for students by employing a research-based approach, which combines lectures, assignments, lab experiments, data analysis and student presentations. At the beginning of the course, the students will be introduced to new principles (via lectures) and new methods/instruments (in the lab). As the course progresses, the students will be more hands-on in the lab by designing their own experiments in light of their hypotheses and conducting the experiments by themselves.¶ Each week will include a combination of lecture and lab in various capacities, depending on the subject learned that week (see table below) and on the students’ progress.¶ The course will give students tools to measure and analyze biophysical processes, such as crystallization, nucleation, diffusion, fluorescence, bio-luminescence, protein expression and more. Students will use fluorescence microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, temperature-controlled stages, luminometry, chromatography and electrophoresis, and a combination of these techniques to measure and study the biophysical processes.¶ Objectives: By the end of this course, students will be able to:¶ 1. Use unique laboratory techniques such as microscopy, calorimetry and cold-stages. 2. Measure the activity of biological molecules. 3. Analyze quantitative data and present their results. 4. Use the concepts learned to independently solve problems in the lab. 5. Experience Interdisciplinary research by combining biology, chemistry and physics principles.
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CHEM 1376H: Principles of Biochemistry
(Stern College for Women, Yeshiva University, 2022-09) Oliveira, Anderson; 0000-0003-1752-0726
Biochemistry in the chemical description of biomolecules that interact as living cells and allow organisms to function. In this course, we will use our knowledge obtained in organic chemistry to answer basic questions of biological nature. For example, how do enzymes catalyze a chemical reaction? How proteins fold and a which conditions do they unfold? We will also talk about the cause of several diseases and conditions in human health. At the end of this course, using chemical reactions, you will be able to explain how and why biological processes such as diseases, vitamin deficiencies, and the conversion of food to energy occur.
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CHEM 1125C - NLM Analytical Chemistry
(2021-01) Jiang, Jianfeng
This one semester course will introduce students to the principles and practices of analytical chemistry. This course has several objectives: To give an overview of analytical chemistry and methods of analysis To understand the idea of experimental errors and use them to interpret experimental results To gain hand-on quantitative laboratory skills To broaden students. scientific knowledge and further students reasoning skills
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CHEM 1376H Biochemistry
(2021-01) Deng, Jinzi
General description: Biochemistry is the chemical description of biomolecules that interact in living cells and allow organisms to function. In this course, we will use our knowledge obtained in organic chemistry to answer basic questions of biological nature. For example, how do enzymes catalyze a chemical reaction? Why do proteins fold and at which conditions do they unfold? We will also talk about the cause of several diseases and conditions in human health. At the end of this course, using chemical reactions, you will be able to explain how and why biological processes such as diseases, vitamin deficiency, and the conversion of food to energy occur. ___ As an honors course, this course includes an additional learning component to differentiate it from a non-honors class. You will do a term project, which includes literature search on a given topic, reading scientific papers and presenting the topic to the class. Lectures: During lectures, I will only convey the main message of the textbook. I advise strongly that you read the textbook
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CHEM 1377H - FRI Biochemistry Laboratory
(2021-01) Deng, Jinzi; Firuzeh, Victory
Objective: This course is designed for students who have completed at least two years of laboratory chemistry and one semester of biochemistry lecture. The focus will be on purification of proteins and analysis of protein structure and function.
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CHEM 1047L - MNT General Chemistry Lab
(2021-01) Deng, Jinzi
Goals 1. To demonstrate many of the principles of chemistry taught in lecture. 2. To learn the basics of scientific investigation and develop the skills commonly used in chemistry laboratories. ___ Objectives 1. Become skillful in the use of instrumentation and common skills used in chemistry laboratories. 2. Learn to analyze, graph and assess the reliability of data and to draw conclusions from your measurements. 3. Learn to observe the evidence of chemical reactions and draw conclusions from these observations.
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CHEM 1046H Honors General Chemistry II
(2021-01) Rapp, Chaya
Course Objectives: This course is the second semester of the two semester General Chemistry course. Students will become familiar with the properties of different states of matter with a close look at liquids, solids and solutions. Students will then be introduced to chemical kinetics, with a focus on reaction rates and mechanisms. A large part of the course is devoted to an understanding of thermodynamics and equilibrium, and its application to chemical systems and processes. Finally, students will be introduced to basics concepts and applications in nuclear chemistry.
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CHEM 1010C - KLT Essentials of Chemistry
(2021-01) Danley, Lora
This course will chemistry as it relates to the world around us with emphasis on mastering problem solving skills. ___ Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the scientific concepts presented in class and will have a solid understanding of the ways in which chemistry is integrated into the world around them.
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CHEM 1377R - L Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
(2021-01) Drori, Ron
General description: Biochemistry is the chemical description of biomolecules that interact in living cells and allow organisms to function. In this course, we will use the knowledge obtained in Principles of Biochemistry to answer more advanced questions of biological nature, such as the metabolism of DNA, RNA and proteins. We will also talk about the cause of several diseases and conditions in human health. ___ Objectives: At the end of this course, using chemical tools, you will be able to explain how and why biological processes such as diseases, biosynthesis, and metabolism occur.
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CHEM 1045 - R General Chemistry II
(2021-01) Rapp, Chaya
Course Objectives: This course is the second semester of the two semester General Chemistry course. Students will become familiar with the properties of different states of matter with a close look at liquids, solids and solutions. Students will then be introduced to chemical kinetics, with a focus on reaction rates and mechanisms. A large part of the course is devoted to an understanding of thermodynamics and equilibrium, and its application to chemical systems and processes. Finally, students will be introduced to basics concepts and applications in nuclear chemistry.
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CHEM 1214R Organic Chemistry II
(2021-01) Drori, Ron; Soussana, Nicole
General description: Organic chemistry is the basis of various fields; from biology to materials science. Biologists and doctors rely on organic chemistry to explain many of the processes that occur in living organisms. The design of drugs on one hand, and of new materials on the other hand revolves around basic knowledge obtained by organic chemists. You will have to master organic chemistry no matter which scientific direction you will choose. ___ In this course, you will use your knowledge from organic chemistry I to study the chemistry of carbonyls, including carboxylic acids, ketones and aldehydes; alkynes; aromaticity; alcohols and phenols; and amines. Reactions with biological importance will be emphasized. At the end of this course, you will be able to explain new concepts in organic chemistry such as analyze and design chemical reactions and understand how some reactions in the industry are carried out. ____ Lectures: During lectures, I will convey the main message of the textbook with some additional thoughts of my own. I strongly advise you to attend the lecture. The exams will include the chapters from the textbook (McMurry, see below), some of the subtopics will not be discussed in class, and it is your responsibility to cover these subtopics. Recitations: recitations will cover last week’s topics and will mainly include problem solving. It is strongly recommended to come to recitation after reviewing the lecture notes and solving a few problems. The recitation instructor is Nicole Soussana.
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CHEM 1047 - L General Chemistry Laboratory Sections DW, CLB
(2021-01) Estes, Don
Goals - To demonstrate many of the principles of chemistry taught in lecture. - To learn the basics of scientific investigation and develop the skills commonly used in chemistry laboratories through virtual exercises or simulations. Objectives - Learn to analyze, graph and assess the reliability of data and to draw conclusions from your measurements. - Learn to observe the evidence of chemical reactions and draw conclusions from these observations.
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CHEM1415H: PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I - Fall 2021
(2021-09) Rapp, Chaya
We begin the course with a discussion of the Gas Laws and deviations from ideal behavior. The bulk of the course then deals with the Laws of Thermodynamics and application of these laws to chemical and phase equilibrium. Finally we introduce the field of statistical thermodynamics which connects the microscopic and macroscopic descriptions of matter.
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Chem1215L: Organic Chemistry Laboratory - Fall 2021
(2021-09) Estes, Donald; Deng, Jinzi
Goals • To develop an understanding of the theory, practice, and application of organic chemistry. Objectives • To acquire familiarity with basic techniques used in an organic chemistry laboratory and the skills to conduct the appropriate experiments leading to separation, purification, structure determination, and synthesis of a variety of compounds. • To work with state-of-the-art instrumentation and computational chemistry software.
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CHEM1213C: Organic Chemistry I - Fall 2021
(2021-09) Drori, Ran
Organic chemistry is the basis of various fields; from biology to materials science. Biologists and doctors rely on organic chemistry to explain many of the processes that occur in living organisms. The design of drugs on one hand, and of new materials on the other hand revolves around basic knowledge obtained by organic chemists. You will have to master organic chemistry no matter which scientific direction you will choose.
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CHEM1045R: GENERAL CHEMISTRY I - Fall 2021
(2021-09) Rapp, Chaya
This course is the first semester of the two semester General Chemistry course. The course begins with an introduction to the basics of chemistry, including concepts such as atoms, molecules and chemical reactions; and tools such as measurement and stoichiometry. We introduce the concept of energy and the first law of Thermodynamics. We move on to a study of atomic structure and apply this understanding to a discussion of chemical bonding and three-dimensional structure in molecules. Finally, we begin our study of the different phases of matter, to be continued next semester, with a look at the distinct properties of gases.
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CHEM1045H: HONORS GENERAL CHEMISTRY I - Fall 2021
(2021-09) Rapp, Chaya
This course is the first semester of the two semester General Chemistry course. The course begins with an introduction to the basics of chemistry, including concepts such as atoms, molecules and chemical reactions; and tools such as measurement and stoichiometry. We introduce the concept of energy and the first law of Thermodynamics. We move on to a study of atomic structure and apply this understanding to a discussion of chemical bonding and three-dimensional structure in molecules. Finally, we begin our study of the different phases of matter, to be continued next semester, with a look at the distinct properties of gases.
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CHEM1010C: Essentials of General Chemistry - Fall 2021
(2021-09) Strauss, R.
Hill's Chemistry for Changing Times, 15th Edition By John W. Hill, Terry W. McCreary; Marilyn D. Duerst, Rill A. Reuter Publisher: Pearson Instant Access (eText) ISBN-13: 9780135797976 Printed (LooseLeaf) Text ISBN-13: 9780134878102 Laboratory Text: Science of Chemistry (produced in-house)
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BIOL1376H / CHEM1376H: Principles of Biochemistry - Fall 2021
(2021-09) Drori, Ran
Biochemistry is the chemical description of biomolecules that interact in living cells and allow organisms to function. In this course, we will use our knowledge obtained in organic chemistry to answer basic questions of biological nature. For example, how do enzymes catalyze a chemical reaction? How proteins fold and at which conditions do they unfold? We will also talk about the cause of several diseases and conditions in human health. At the end of this course, using chemical reactions, you will be able to explain how and why biological processes such as diseases, vitamin deficiency, and the conversion of food to energy occur.