Pharr, Caroline

cpharr@carroll.edu

406-447-4311

FSCT 210

Pharr, Caroline

Associate Professor - Chemistry

Education
Ph.D. University of Wisconsin - Madison
B.S. Carroll College

Areas of Interest
Organic Chemistry, Chemical Education

Courses Taught
General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Advanced Organic Chemistry

Ph.D. University of Wisconsin - Madison; B.A. Carroll College

Dr. Pharr's Website

Courses Taught

Essentials of Chemistry I: Gen

CH 111 - Essentials of Chemistry I: Gen

3.00 Cr

A one-semester course in the fundamentals of general inorganic chemistry. Principal topics include atomic structure; atomic-molecular description of matter, solutions, and equilibrium; and basic calculations and measurements. Recommended for general studies students and students in nursing and health information management. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week.

Term:

2018SP

Method:

LEC

Faculty:

Cheatum, Wren

Kurian, Roby

Pharr, Caroline

Hartman, Ross

Essentials of Chemistry Lab

CH 111L - Essentials of Chemistry Lab

1.00 Cr

Spring semester.

Term:

2018SP

Method:

LAB

Faculty:

Cheatum, Wren

Kurian, Roby

Pharr, Caroline

Hartman, Ross

Organic Chemistry

CH 301 - Organic Chemistry

3.00 Cr

A two semester sequence on the chemistry of carbon-based compounds. The sequence will examine the main classes of organic compounds in terms of preparation, structure, physical and spectral properties, methods of functional group transformation, and mechanism of reaction. In the second semester of the laboratory sequence, students will perform an independent organic laboratory project. There will be an emphasis on oral and written scientific communication of the projects results. Three lectures and one 3 1/2- hour laboratory per week.

Term:

2017FA

Method:

LEC

Faculty:

Hitt, David

Pharr, Caroline

Organic Lab

CH 301L - Organic Lab

1.00 Cr

Three lectures and one 3 1/2- hour laboratory per week.

Prerequisite: Grade of "C-" or better in CH 102 or consent of instructor. Students must pass CH 301 with a "C-" or better to enroll in CH 302.

Offered annually. CH 301 & CH 301L fall semester. CH 302 & CH 302L spring semester.

Term:

2017FA

Method:

LAB

Faculty:

Cheatum, Wren

Kurian, Roby

Pharr, Caroline

Rowley, John

Organic Chemistry

CH 302 - Organic Chemistry

3.00 Cr

Term:

2018SP

Method:

LEC

Faculty:

Hitt, David

Pharr, Caroline

Organic Lab

CH 302L - Organic Lab

1.00 Cr

Prerequisite: Grade of "C-" or better in CH 102 or consent of instructor. Students must pass CH 301 with a "C-" or better to enroll in CH 302.

Offered annually. CH 301 fall semester. CH 302 spring semester.

Term:

2018SP

Method:

LAB

Faculty:

Hitt, David

Pharr, Caroline

Spectrometric Org Structure Dt

CH 311 - Spectrometric Org Structure Dt

2.00 Cr

CH 311 is a seminar-style course where students will learn to read and interpret data produced by chemistry instruments. This course is intended for chemistry majors who are planning to attend graduate school, but others who are interested in how spectrometry is used to determine structure may find this course interesting. The class will meet twice weekly at the designated time.

Term:

2017FA

Method:

LEC

Faculty:

Pharr, Caroline

Integrated Lab I

CH 411 - Integrated Lab I

2.00 Cr

A two-course series to be taken in consecutive semesters primarily in the fourth year of study. This lab-only course integrates content from physical chemistry, instrumental methods, advanced organic, and advanced inorganic chemistry by providing research or research-like experiences. Learning outcomes are to: 1) develop advanced synthetic abilities, 2) apply modern instrumentation for data generation, 3) analyze data in light of modern theory, 4) report findings in written and oral formats, and 5) search and employ primary literature sources. Lab meets two times per week for 3.5 hours each.

Term:

2017FA

Method:

LAB

Faculty:

Hitt, David

Kessler, Julie

Pharr, Caroline

Rowley, John

Integrated Lab II(WI)

CH 412 - Integrated Lab II(WI)

2.00 Cr

Term:

2018SP

Method:

LAB

Faculty:

Hitt, David

Kessler, Julie

Pharr, Caroline

Rowley, John

Thomas, Colin

CH Independent Study:

CH 485 - CH Independent Study:

1.00 Cr

Independent study is open to junior and senior students only. At the time of application, a student must have earned a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. A student may register for no more than three (3) semester hours of independent study in any one term. In all cases, registration for independent study must be approved by the appropriate department chairperson and the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Term:

2018SP

Method:

INDP

Faculty:

Hitt, David

Pharr, Caroline

Rowley, John

Strode, Kyle

Thomas, Colin

Senior Seminar

CH 496 - Senior Seminar

1.00 Cr

Senior seminar is intended for senior chemistry majors in their last semester of study. The focus of the course will be on developing the skills necessary for the effective communication required in a graduate program or a job in chemistry. Students will be required to give professional, polished oral presentations and will practice the skills of scientific writing, with particular emphasis on the style required for publication in a chemical journal.

Term:

2018SP

Method:

SEM

Faculty:

Pharr, Caroline

Rowley, John

Senior Thesis

CH 499 - Senior Thesis

1.00 Cr

Senior Thesis (Effective August 1, 2016)

The senior thesis is designed to encourage creative thinking and to stimulate individual research. A student may undertake a thesis in an area in which s/he has the necessary background. Ordinarily a thesis topic is chosen in the student's major or minor. It is also possible to choose an interdisciplinary topic.

Interested students should decide upon a thesis topic as early as possible in the junior year so that adequate attention may be given to the project. In order to be eligible to apply to write a thesis, a student must have achieved a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.25 based upon all courses attempted at Carroll College.

The thesis committee consists of a director and two readers. The thesis director is a full-time Carroll College faculty member from the student's major discipline or approved by the department chair of the student's major. At least one reader must be from outside the student's major. The thesis director and the appropriate department chair must approve all readers. The thesis committee should assist and mentor the student during the entire project.

For any projects involving human participants, each student and his or her director must follow the guidelines published by the Institutional Review Board (IRB). Students must submit a copy of their IRB approval letter with their thesis application. As part of the IRB approval process, each student and his or her director must also complete training by the National Cancer Institute Protection of Human Participants.

The thesis is to be completed for three (3) credits in the discipline that best matches the content of the thesis. If the thesis credits exceed the credit limit, the charge for additional credits will be waived. Applications and further information are available in the Registrar's Office.

Term:

2018SP

Method:

HON

Faculty:

Hitt, David

Pharr, Caroline

Rowley, John

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CH 111 - Essentials of Chemistry I: Gen

CH 111L - Essentials of Chemistry Lab

CH 301 - Organic Chemistry

CH 301L - Organic Lab

CH 302 - Organic Chemistry

CH 302L - Organic Lab

CH 311 - Spectrometric Org Structure Dt

CH 411 - Integrated Lab I

CH 412 - Integrated Lab II(WI)

CH 485 - CH Independent Study:

CH 496 - Senior Seminar

CH 499 - Senior Thesis