Beloit College Chemistry

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Fall Courses
Environmental Chemistry (Chem 115)
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Chemistry (Chem 117)
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Biochemical Issues (Chem 127)
Catalog
Nutrition Home page
Nerve Signalling Home page
Topics in Instrumental Analysis (Chem 225)
Catalog
Organic Chemistry I (Chem 230)
Catalog
Molecular Modeling, Visualization, and Computational Chemistry (Chem 245)
Catalog
Solid State Chemistry (Chem 250)
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Biochemistry of Macromolecules (Chem/Bio 300)
Catalog, Information for Biochemistry majors.
Chemistry Seminar (Chem 380)
Home Page, Powerpoint Reflections, Catalog
Senior Thesis (Chem 385)
Catalog
Independent Research - Special Projects (Chem 390)
Independent research is arranged with individual professors. Student research fellowships are available! For research interests, see the faculty links.
Resources
Graphing in Excel

Powerpoint Use, Powerpoint Reflections

ChemDraw Download (requires Beloit email address.)

Software (Download chemistry course software)

Safety

Beloit College Library
BELCAT Chemistry Links
Article Databases, Citing Web Sources
PubMED National Library of Medicine

Online subscriptions (on-campus only)
Search all American Chemical Society journals

Accounts of Chemical Research
Analytical Chemistry
Biochemistry
Bioconjugate Chemistry
Biomacromolecules
Biotechnology Progress
Chemical & Engineering News
Chemical Research in Toxicology
Chemical Reviews
Chemistry of Materials
Crystal Growth & Design
Energy & Fuels
Environmental Science and Technology
Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research
Inorganic Chemistry
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry
Journal of the American Chemical Society
Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data
Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling
Journal of Chemical Theory and Computation
Journal of Combinatorial Chemistry
Journal of Medicinal Chemistry
Journal of Natural Products
Journal of Organic Chemistry
The Journal of Physical Chemistry A
The Journal of Physical Chemistry B
Journal of Proteome Research
Langmuir
Macromolecules
Molecular Pharmaceutics
Nano Letters
Organic Letters
Organic Process Research & Development
Organometallics

Science Magazine
Journal of Chemical Education
Advising
Advice from the department for first and second year courses and prospective chemistry majors
Checklists for majors offered in the department
Chemistry
Applied Chemistry
Environmental Chemistry
Biochemistry
Chemistry Minor
More information
Academic Calendar
Course Schedules

Course descriptions and prerequisites from the Catalog
General graduation requirements
Checklists for other majors

What can I do with a Chemistry major?
More information for Biochemistry majors.
Graduate school Directory of Graduate Research
Spring Courses
Chemistry (Chem 117)
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Biochemical Issues (Chem 127)
Catalog
Nutrition Home page
Negotiation Home page
Nanochemistry (Chem 150)
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Environmental, Analytical and Geochemistry (Chem 220)
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Organic Chemistry II (Chem 235)
Catalog
Professional Tools (Chem 280)
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Thermodynamics and Kinetics (Chem 240)
Catalog
Biochemistry of Metabolism (Bio/Chem 260)
Home page, Catalog
Chemistry Seminar (Chem 380)
Home Page, Powerpoint Reflections, Catalog
Senior Thesis (Chem 385)
Catalog
Independent Research - Special Projects (Chem 390)
Independent research is arranged with individual professors. Student research fellowships are available! For research interests, see the faculty links.
Other Courses
Nanotechnology (FYI 100)
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Solar Energy (Idst 279)
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Garbage (FYI 100)
Syllabus
The Challenge of Global Change
Scientific Glassblowing
Women's Health
News


See the latest weekly chemistry newsletter.

Beloit Science Center Update and Webcam


Weekly Chemistry Newsletter featuring summer internships, graduate programs, job openings, and science division announcements: 2008-2009, 2007-2008, 2006-2007, 2005-2006, 2004-2005, 2003-2004, 2002-2003, 2001-2002, 2000-2001, 1999-2000, 1998-1999

See University of Wisconsin Chemistry Newsletter for additional seminar opportunities.

Annual Chemistry Newsletter featuring faculty, student, and alumni accomplishments: 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993
Alumni
Find out what Beloit Chemistry Alumni are up to in the Alumni News section of the the annual newletters: 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993
Let us know what you are doing, and we will put it in the next annual newsletter!
Faculty
Group pictures and Directory

Kevin Braun
Analytical chemistry
George Lisensky
Inorganic & environmental chemistry, materials science, nanotechnology
Kathleen Mandell
Biochemistry, physical chemistry of nucleic acids
Alfred (Roc) Ordman
Biochemistry, nutrition research,
Laura Parmentier - Chair
Organic, bioorganic, women in science
Brock Spencer
ChemLinks Coalition principal investigator
Rama Viswanathan
Physical chemistry, computer science, ultrafast laser fluoresence
William Brown
Organic chemistry, Emeritus professor
Activities and Awards
Materials Science and Nanotechnology for Chemists
CWCS Workshop at Beloit College, July 22-27, 2007
Gas Chromatographs (NSF DUE-0126580)
Enhancement of the Organic Chemistry Laboratory Curriculum Using Temperature-Programmable, Computer-Controlled, and Network-Accessible Gas Chromatographs funded by the National Science Foundation.
Ultrafast Laser Fluorescence Laboratory (NSF DUE-9952604)
An undergraduate physical chemistry laboratory funded by the National Science Foundation.
ChemLinks Coalition
A nationwide systemic change initiative headquartered at Beloit College and funded by the National Science Foundation.
Keck Laboratory for Spectroscopy and Molecular Visualization
Computers, software, and instrumentation to help students visualize the molecular world.
MRSEC - Exploring the Nanoworld (collaboration with UW Madison)
The Materials Research Center for Nanostructured Materials and Interfaces produces educational resources for exploring the world of nanotechnology.
Scotland Seminar 2005, 1996
Spend a semester overseas studying the history, culture and environment of Scotland!
Girls and Women in Science
A hands-on science workshop for 6th grade female students, their parents, and teachers, hosted by Beloit College students.
Project Kaleidoscope
Our unusual "lab first" general chemistry course has received national attention as a "Program That Works."
Catalyst Teaching Awards
Paul Boutwell, Brock Spencer and George Lisensky each were recipients of this prestigious national teaching award.
Anasazi 60 MHz 1H, 13C, 19F, and 31P NMR Spectrometer
Mattson Galaxy 3000 FT-Infrared Spectrometer
Varian AA240FS Fast Sequential Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
Agilient 6850 Gas Chromatographs (2)
Agilent 8453 UV-VIS Diode Array Spectrometers with temperature controllers (2)
Ocean Optics UV-VIS Diode Array Spectrometers (12)
BAS Epsilon Electrochemical System
Jasco J-815CD Spectropolarimeter (linear dichroism, total fluorescence, stop flow)
Microcal VPDSC Differential Scanning Microcalorimeter
Microcal VPITC Isothermal Titration Microcalorimeter
Eppendorf Mastercycler PCR
Bransan Sonfier
Shimadzu 5000 Spectrofluorophotometer
ISCO - High Performance Liquid Chromatograph
The Science Center is on Pleasant Street. (Driving directions: I-90 Exit 185A, Wisconsin 81, into Beloit. When you cross some railroad tracks, the road splits. Stay on 81 to the right even though the left fork will be signed for Beloit College. Just before the river (third traffic light from the railroad tracks), turn left on Pleasant Street, US 51.)

Last updated July 21, 2008 by George Lisensky