Chair: Dr. David Burgess (dburgess@rivier.edu, 603-897-8264, STH239)
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Dr. David Burgess
Dr. Burgess holds the rank of full professor at Rivier College.
He received his BS degree from Brigham Young University with a major in chemistry and a minor in mathematics. He has a Ph.D. from Iowa State University in Physical Chemistry and has been teaching chemistry, physics and physical science for 30 years.
In addition he has
collaborated with several faculty in the education department at Rivier College, doing online and face-to-face professional development, writing and editing a series of Discovery Books, and most recently investigating teaching and learning in elementary and middle school classrooms.
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Dr. Mark Nelson
Dr. Nelson teaches Biochemistry at Rivier College.
He received his BS degree from Gannon University with a major in Chemistry and Microbiology. He has a Ph.D. from Temple University in Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology.
Dr. Ronald LaRochelle
Dr. LaRochelle teaches Organic Chemistry at Rivier College.
He received his BS degree from College of the Holy Cross with a major in Chemistry. He has a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin (Madison) in Organic Chemistry.
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Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry (CHE201/202) is a two-semester sequence that provides a detailed study of the physical and chemical properties of carbon compounds. There is an accompanying laboratory.
Prerequisite: General Chemistry (CHE104 and CHE 105 or equivalent)
Biochemistry
Biochemistry (CHE306/307) is a two-semester sequence that provides a detailed study of the chemistry of biological systems. Topics include: protein structure and function, enzymes and enzymes kinetics, nucleic acids, bio-chemical energetics, major catabolic and selected anabolic pathways, photosynthesis, nucleotide metabolism, and gene expression and regulation.
Prerequisite: Organic Chemistry (CHE201 and CHE 202 or equivalent)
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