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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

CH 301 - Organic Chemistry I

3.00 Cr

This course is the first part of a two-semester sequence intended to provide a comprehensive study of the chemistry of carbon-containing (organic) compounds. Topics to be covered include conformational analysis, stereochemistry, infrared spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and chemical reactivity associated with the following types of organic compounds: alkanes, alkyl halides, alkenes, and alkynes. In addition students will be exposed to acid/base theory, chemical bonding models, thermodynamics, and kinetics as these topics apply to the study of organic compounds. The main of objective of this course is for students to gain a working knowledge of the aforementioned concepts in order to solve problems in organic chemistry.

Term:

2022FA

Method:

LEC

Faculty:

Hitt, David

Pharr, Caroline

CH 301L - Organic Chemistry I Lab

1.00 Cr

The objective of this course is to expose students to basic experimental techniques, practices and instrumentation common to a synthetic organic chemistry laboratory. This course will also provide some emphasis on reinforcing topics covered in CH 301.

Term:

2022FA

Method:

LAB

Faculty:

Coates, Rebecca

Hitt, David

Pharr, Caroline

CH 302 - Organic Chemistry II

3.00 Cr

This course is the second part of a two-semester sequence intended to provide a comprehensive study of the chemistry of carbon-containing (organic) compounds. The reactivity of the following functional groups will be covered in detail: alcohols, ethers, epoxides, sulfides, conjugated systems, aromatics, ketones, aldehydes, amines, carboxylic acids and carboxylic acid derivatives. In addition, students will be exposed to acid/base theory, chemical bonding models, thermodynamics, and kinetics as these topics apply to the study of organic compounds. The main of objective of this course is for students to gain a working knowledge of the aforementioned concepts in order to solve problems in organic chemistry.

Term:

2023SP

Method:

LEC

Faculty:

Hitt, David

Pharr, Caroline

CH 302L - Organic Chemistry II Lab

1.00 Cr

This lab course is intended to apply experimental techniques, practices, and instrumentation covered in CH301 and CH301L to the synthesis of a research-inspired organic compound. The primary objectives of this course are for students to: (1) demonstrate proficiency in structure elucidation / verification via current spectroscopic methods (i.e. nuclear magnetic spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, etc.) and (2) gain experience in implementing a multi-step chemical synthesis of a target organic compound.

Term:

2023SP

Method:

LAB

Faculty:

Hitt, David

Pharr, Caroline

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:

2021SP

Method:

LEC

Faculty:

Pharr, Caroline

CH 411 - Integrated Lab I Lab

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:

2022FA

Method:

LAB

Faculty:

Hitt, David

Pharr, Caroline

Rowley, John

CH 412 - Integrated Lab II (WI) Lab

2.00 Cr

Term:

2023SP

Method:

LAB

Faculty:

Carpenter, Chrissie

Pharr, Caroline

Rowley, John

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:

2022FA

Method:

SEM

Faculty:

Pharr, Caroline

Rowley, John