Artificial Molecular Machines
CHEM 391
Spring 2011
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01
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This course will cover recent advances in the design, synthesis, and applications of nanoscale synthetic molecular "machines." Topics covered will include molecular rotors, switches, valves, pumps, muscles, elevators, sensors, and motors. Special emphasis will be placed on the kinetics and thermodynamics of these systems. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Designing, Creating, and Realizing, Quantitative Reasoning
Students will quantitatively evaluate the thermodynamics and kinetics of artificial molecular machines.
Students will propose and discuss their own design for a new functional molecular machine.
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM CHEM |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (CHEM-Track A)(CHEM-Track B) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Balzani, Credi, and Venturi, MOLECULAR DEVICES AND MACHINES: CONCEPTS AND PERSPECTIVES FOR THE NANOWORLD, 2nd ed. (ISBN 13: 978-3-527-31800-1)
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Examinations and Assignments:
Homework and written assignments, exams. |
| Instructor(s): Northrop,Brian Hale Times: ..T.R.. 09:00AM-10:20AM; Location: HALL84; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 20 | | SR major: 5 | JR major: 5 | | |
| Seats Available: -4 | GRAD: 5 | SR non-major: 3 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: X | FR: X |
| Web Resources: Syllabus |
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