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Chemistry 250: Chemical Literature
Scope and Objectives of the Course
The primary purpose of this course is to assist students in understanding the body of information which constitutes the chemical literature, and in developing the skills required to effectively and efficiently utilize that literature both as students, and ultimately as professional chemists.
It is important to recognize that there are many "correct" approaches to searching the chemical literature. Hopefully, this course will enable the student to select the best approach for his/her purposes.
Web Pages
- Syllabus and Reading List
- Weekly Assignments
- Chemical Data Report
- Blank table http://www.library.vanderbilt.edu/science/Chem250/ChemRept.htm
- Sample filled out report http://www.library.vanderbilt.edu/science/Chem250/ChemReptFilledOut.htm
- Project information
Class Details
- Grades: 50% on weekly assignments; 20% on Chemical Data Report; 30% on Project
- Weekly Assignments: Due by end of following class. 5 points deducted from late papers.
- Chemical Data Report: Due March 26/April 1
- Project: Poster session April 9/15.
Text
There is no assigned text for the class. See Syllabus for suggested texts. Information needed for weekly assignments taken from lectures and class web pages.
Created January 18, 2000
Updated December 13, 2007
Kitty Porter