CHEM 4851A - Chemistry Research Project Biochemistry
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 42444,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Michael Serra
Email: maserra@ysu.edu
Course Description
4851A. Chemistry Research Project Biochemistry. Research participation under the direction of a faculty member. The student prepares an acceptable written report on the completed project. May be repeated to a maximum of 5 semester hours. Prereq.: Approval of department chairperson. 2-3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| No readings |
There is no required textbook for this course. The instructor made provide reading material, e.g., research papers.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Meeting with faculty member to discuss research plan | |
| 8/31 | Research (minimum 2 -3 hrs in lab for every 1 s.h. of credit) | |
| 9/7 | Labor Day, no classes | |
| 9/14 | Research (minimum 2 -3 hrs in lab for every 1 s.h. of credit) | |
| 9/21 | Research (minimum 2 -3 hrs in lab for every 1 s.h. of credit) | |
| 9/28 | Research (minimum 2 -3 hrs in lab for every 1 s.h. of credit) | |
| 10/5 | Research (minimum 2 -3 hrs in lab for every 1 s.h. of credit) | |
| 10/12 | Research (minimum 2 -3 hrs in lab for every 1 s.h. of credit) | |
| 10/19 | Research (minimum 2 -3 hrs in lab for every 1 s.h. of credit) | |
| 10/26 | Research (minimum 2 -3 hrs in lab for every 1 s.h. of credit) | |
| 11/2 | Research (minimum 2 -3 hrs in lab for every 1 s.h. of credit) | |
| 11/9 | Research (minimum 2 -3 hrs in lab for every 1 s.h. of credit) | |
| 11/16 | Research (minimum 2 -3 hrs in lab for every 1 s.h. of credit) | |
| 11/23 | Research (minimum 2 -3 hrs in lab for every 1 s.h. of credit) | |
| 11/30 | Research (minimum 2 -3 hrs in lab for every 1 s.h. of credit) | |
| 12/7 | Research paper due |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.