Christos P. Constantinides

Teaching

CHEM 225 — Organic Chemistry I (3 Credit Hours)

The initial course in organic chemistry. A general introduction to organic chemistry with emphasis on the development of structure theory and functional group chemistry. Three hours lecture, one hour recitation.

CHEM 226 — Organic Chemistry II (3 Credit Hours)

A continuation of CHEM 225. Topics include functional group chemistry and properties of carbohydrates, amino acids, and aromatic compounds. Three hours lecture, one hour recitation. CHEM 225 and 226 constitute a two-semester sequence in organic chemistry, suitable for students in the basic sciences or engineering or with interests in one of the health professions.

CHEM 227 — Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2 Credit Hours)

Development of the basic laboratory techniques of organic chemistry. The chemistry of functional groups is studied, and various organic compounds are synthesized and purified. Eight hours laboratory.

CHEM 426 — Advanced Organic Chemistry (3 Credit Hours)

Spectral analysis, structure determination, reaction mechanisms, synthesis, stereochemistry, and other selected topics are discussed. Three hours lecture.

CHEM 450 — Adv Org Syn & Character Lab (1 Credit Hour)

Advanced techniques are applied to synthesis and characterization of organic compounds. Spectroscopic and chromatographic data collection and interpretation are critical to success in the course. Formal writing and data presentation is emphasized. An oral presentation and a poster presentation are required. Crossover experiments with CHEM 452 are likely. Four hours laboratory. This course serves as part of the CACS Capstone experience.

CHEM 499 — Laboratory Research in Chem (1 to 3 Credit Hours)

Directed laboratory research performed under the guidance of a faculty member. No more than six hours combined from CHEM 495, 498 and 499 may be credited towards the 120 hours required for a degree. Four to twelve hours laboratory. Permission of instructor.

Classes Taught

Course# of Students
Winter '24
CHEM 226-002
Organic Chemistry II (3 hr.)
60
CHEM 450-001
Adv Org Syn & Character. Lab (1 hr.)
6
Fall '23
CHEM 225-002
Organic Chemistry I (3 hr.)
55
CHEM 225-004
Organic Chemistry I (3 hr.)
21
CHEM 225R-003
Organic Chemistry I – Recitation (1 hr.)
25
CHEM 225R-004
Organic Chemistry I – Recitation (1 hr.)
30
CHEM 225R-006
Organic Chemistry I – Recitation (1 hr.)
21
CHEM 426-001
Advanced Organic Chemistry (3 hr.)
4
CHEM 499-001
Laboratory Research in Chemistry (3 hr.)
2
Winter '23
CHEM 227-003
Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2 hr.)
16
CHEM 450-001
Adv Org Syn & Character. Lab (1 hr.)
7
Fall '22
CHEM 225-002
Organic Chemistry I (3 hr.)
57
CHEM 225-004
Organic Chemistry I (3 hr.)
24
CHEM 225R-003
Organic Chemistry I – Recitation (1 hr.)
28
CHEM 225R-004
Organic Chemistry I – Recitation (1 hr.)
30
CHEM 225R-006
Organic Chemistry I – Recitation (1 hr.)
23
Summer '22
CHEM 499-001
Laboratory Research in Chemistry (3 hr.)
1
Winter '22
CHEM 450-001
Adv Org Syn & Character Lab Production (1 hr.)
9
Release timen/a
Fall '21
CHEM 225-002
Organic Chemistry I (3 hr.)
57
CHEM 225-004
Organic Chemistry I (3 hr.)
30
CHEM 225R-003
Organic Chemistry I – Recitation (1 hr.)
27
CHEM 225R-004
Organic Chemistry I – Recitation (1 hr.)
30
CHEM 225R-006
Organic Chemistry I – Recitation (1 hr.)
30
Winter '21
CHEM 227-001
Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2 hr.)
16
CHEM 227-003
Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2 hr.)
12
CHEM 499-001
Laboratory Research in Chemistry (3 hr.)
4
Fall '20
CHEM 225-002
Organic Chemistry I (3 hr.)
57
CHEM 225-004
Organic Chemistry I (3 hr.)
29
CHEM 225R-003
Organic Chemistry I – Recitation (1 hr.)
30
CHEM 225R-004
Organic Chemistry I – Recitation (1 hr.)
28
CHEM 225R-006
Organic Chemistry I – Recitation (1 hr.)
28
Winter '20
CHEM 226-002
Organic Chemistry II (3 hr.)
58
CHEM 226-004
Organic Chemistry II (3 hr.)
37
CHEM 226R-003
Organic Chemistry II – Recitation (1 hr.)
30
CHEM 226R-004
Organic Chemistry II – Recitation (1 hr.)
25
CHEM 226R-006
Organic Chemistry II – Recitation (1 hr.)
40
Fall '19
NSCI 497-001
Natural Sciences Colloquium (1 hr.)
1
Release timen/a
Summer '19
CHEM 499-004
Laboratory Research in Chem (3 hr.)
3
CHEM 499-203
Laboratory Research in Chem (3 hr.)
1
Winter '19
CHEM 226-002
Organic Chemistry II (3 hr.)
68
CHEM 226-004
Organic Chemistry II (3 hr.)
35
CHEM 226R-003
Organic Chemistry II – Recitation (1 hr.)
35
CHEM 226R-004
Organic Chemistry II – Recitation (1 hr.)
31
CHEM 226R-006
Organic Chemistry II – Recitation (1 hr.)
37
CHEM 499-004
Laboratory Research in Chemistry (3 hr.)
2
Fall '18
CHEM 225-002
Organic Chemistry I (3 hr.)
62
CHEM 225-004
Organic Chemistry I (3 hr.)
31
CHEM 225R-003
Organic Chemistry I – Recitation (1 hr.)
29
CHEM 225R-004
Organic Chemistry I – Recitation (1 hr.)
35
CHEM 225R-006
Organic Chemistry I – Recitation (1 hr.)
29
CHEM 499-008
Laboratory Research in Chemistry (3 hr.)
2
Winter '18
CHEM 226-002
Organic Chemistry II (3 hr.)
53
CHEM 226-004
Organic Chemistry II (3 hr.)
27
CHEM 226R-003
Organic Chemistry II – Recitation (1 hr.)
24
CHEM 226R-004
Organic Chemistry II – Recitation (1 hr.)
29
CHEM 226R-006
Organic Chemistry II – Recitation (1 hr.)
28
CHEM 499-002
Laboratory Research in Chemistry (3 hr.)
2
Fall '17
CHEM 225-002
Organic Chemistry I (3 hr.)
51
CHEM 225-004
Organic Chemistry I (3 hr.)
16
CHEM 225R-003
Organic Chemistry I – Recitation (1 hr.)
27
CHEM 225R-004
Organic Chemistry I – Recitation (1 hr.)
24
CHEM 225R-006
Organic Chemistry I – Recitation (1 hr.)
16