Additional topics include metabolism, oxidative phosphorylation, and photosynthesis. Laboratory work focuses on the investigation of enzymatic reactions, metabolism, and photosynthesis. Junior or senior standing. This course is designed to develop written and oral communication skills. Students select a current topic in the field of chemistry, conduct a literature search, submit a paper written in scientific review format, and give an oral presentation to their peers.
Work is carried out under the guidance of a faculty member.
Required for Secondary Option I teaching field, elective for students who wish to do chemical research. A laboratory project is selected by the student in consultation with a member of the faculty who will direct the research. Students will submit a paper incorporating their research work, written in the format of published journal articles. The course may be repeated for credit to continue the same research project or to start a new one. The course may be repeated for credit provided no repetition of subject matter is involved.