Course Description
This course provides the fundamental concepts of macromolecular and supramolecular chemistry, self-assembly methodologies for supramolecular architectures, synthesis of hybrid nanomaterials and their applications in nanoscience and nanoengineering. Prerequisite: Nanochemistry (NAN 601) or Advanced Organic Chemistry course (CHE 553) or equivalent.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Understand the concept of macromolecular and supramolecular chemistry.
- Ability to describe and identify types of non-covalent interactions.
- Mastering in synthetic methodologies to make novel supramolecular nanostructures.
- Develop critical thinking and creativity, which allows integrating learned concepts to design new nanomaterials and supramolecular structures.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Two sets of class exams | 50% |
| Original research proposal project report (ORP) | 20% |
| Lab project | 20% |
| Participation | 10% |
Your final grade for the course is scaled as follows.
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 94-100% | A |
| 90-93% | A- |
| 87-89% | B+ |
| 84-86% | B |
| 80-83% | B- |
| 77-79% | C+ |
| 74-76% | C |
| 70-73% | C- |
| Below 70% | F |
Important Note: I reserve the right to change this grading system as the course progresses and various circumstances develop.
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance is required. This course will involve a great deal of discussion, particularly of issues raised by students. The classroom is a dynamic environment, and you must be present to take advantage of this important learning activity. I plan to take attendance in each class. The number of classes in the course will divide the number of classes attended and that percentage will be averaged into your grade with a weight of 10% credits.
If you miss a class, you may ask to be excused by contacting me via e-mail before that class and explaining the reason for your required absence.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.