» Advanced Chemical Experimentation and Instrumentation
Lecture. 5.33 focuses on advanced experimentation, with particular emphasis on chemical synthesis and the fundamentals of quantum chemistry, illustrated through molecular spectroscopy. The written and oral presentation of experimental results is also empha...
» Advanced Kitchen Chemistry
Lecture. This seminar will be a scientific exploration of the food we eat and enjoy. Each week we shall have a scientific edible experiment that will explore a specific food topic. This will be a hands-on seminar with mandatory attendance of at least 85%. ...
» Advanced Organic Chemistry
Lecture. This course deals with the application of structure and theory to the study of organic reaction mechanisms: Stereochemical features including conformation and stereoelectronic effects; reaction dynamics, isotope effects and molecular orbital theor...
» Biological Chemistry II
Lecture. This course deals with a more advanced treatment of the biochemical mechanisms that underlie biological processes. Emphasis will be given?to the experimental methods used to unravel how these processes fit into the cellular context as well as the ...
» Chemistry Laboratory Techniques
Lecture. This course is an intensive introduction to the techniques of experimental chemistry and gives first year students an opportunity to learn and master the basic chemistry lab techniques for carrying out experiments. Students who successfully comple...
» Chemistry of Biomolecules I
Lecture. 5.451 is a half-semester introduction to natural product biosynthetic pathways. The course covers the assembly of complex polyketide, peptide, terpene and alkaloid structures. Discussion topics include chemical and biochemical strategies used to e...
» Crystal Structure Refinement
Lecture. This course in crystal structure refinement examines the practical aspects of crystal structure determination from data collection strategies to data reduction and basic and advanced refinement problems of organic and inorganic molecules.
» Energy, Environment, and Society
Lecture. Energy, Environment and Society is an opportunity for first-year students to make direct contributions to energy?innovations at MIT and in local communities. The class takes a project-based approach, bringing student teams together to conduct stud...
» Intermediate Chemical Experimentation
Lecture. 5.32 involves more advanced experimental work than 5.310 or 5.311. The course emphasizes organic synthesis assisted by chiral catalysis, purification, and analysis of organic compounds employing such methods as IR, 1D and 2D NMR, UV spectroscopies...
» Introduction to Experimental Chemistry
Lecture. 5.302 is a 3-unit course intended to provide freshmen with a stimulating and enjoyable \'hands-on\' experience with chemical phenomena.?The aim of this course is to provide freshmen with an opportunity to get \'up close and personal\' with the che...