Experimental Chemistry and Chemical Biology

Harvard Summer School

CHEM S-101

Section 1

CRN 34861

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This is a project-based research course in which students conduct work in organic and/or bioanalytical chemistry. Organic projects involve the synthesis of small, organic molecules of potential therapeutic value; students learn air-free techniques on a Schlenk line, as they conduct Pd-catalyzed arylation, reduction, peptide coupling, and deprotection reactions, including work-ups, purification, and characterization. Bioanalytical projects involve the design and fabrication of ion-selective electrode systems to detect medical biomarkers and environmental toxins; students learn to use potentiometry software and may use 3-D printing to create devices for measurements and soft robotics. Data is recorded in electronic notebooks, including annotated NMR and IR spectra, graphs from potentiometry experiments, and publication-quality experimentals and conclusions. Research findings are presented in group meetings and shared with members of the Harvard Summer School community in a final oral presentation session.

Instructor Info

Meeting Info

6/23 to 8/8

Participation Option: On Campus

Deadlines

Last day to register: June 17, 2025

Prerequisites

CHEM S-20ab, Harvard College Chemistry 20/30 or equivalent organic chemistry background, or permission of the instructor. This course is suitable for students with or without extensive laboratory experience. Students must submit a petition (maximum 3,000 characters) to enroll when adding this course to their cart. This petition will serve as a statement of interest, explaining the student's relevant experience and reasons for wanting to take this courses. Petitions should detail how the student has fulfilled the prerequisites for the course. Petitions are reviewed by the instructor. Once a decision has been made, students will see in their carts whether the petition has been approved or denied. Secondary School Program students will also need to submit a petition to the Secondary School Program.

Notes

Open to admitted Secondary School Program students by petition. Harvard College students: This course is eligible for degree credit, but see important policy information.

All Sections of this Course

CRN Section # Participation Option(s) Instructor Section Status Meets Term Dates
34861 1 On Campus Cancelled Jun 23 to Aug 8