CHEM 6980 - Introduction to Chemical Research
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 40026,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Dr. Nina V. Stourman
Professional Qualifications:
Ph. D., Bioorganic Chemistry and Chemistry of Natural Physiologically Active Compounds, Moscow State University, Russia
BS/MS Chemistry, Moscow State University, Russia
Professor
Email: nvstourman@ysu.edu
Office: WBH 6027
Office Phone: 330-941-7112
Preferred Contact Method: nvstourman@ysu.edu
Communication Expectations:
expect to receive a reply to your email question(s) within 24 hours, Monday through Friday, or within 48 hours during the weekends.
How to Refer to me:
Dr. Stourman
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| No textbook |
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
| Day | Date | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 8/24 | Introduction. What is Research? | |
| Wed | 8/26 | Reading a Scientific Paper | |
| Mon | 8/31 | The Literature Search; Citation | |
| Wed | 9/2 | Scientific Writing (Writing a paper) | |
| Mon | 9/7 | ||
| Wed | 9/9 | Paper 1 – class discussion | Read the assigned paper, prepare to discuss |
| Mon | 9/14 | Scientific Writing (Writing a review) | |
| Wed | 9/16 | Paper 2 – class discussion | Read the assigned paper, prepare to discuss |
| Mon | 9/21 | Top ten technologies for 2025 | Presentations |
| Wed | 9/23 | Top ten technologies for 2025 | Presentations Research topic and list of five articles for review |
| Mon | 9/28 | Ethical Standards in Research | |
| Wed | 9/30 | Scientific Writing (The Research Proposal) | Literature review (draft) |
| Mon | 10/5 | The Research Problem | |
| Wed | 10/7 | Short Presentations of Proposal idea and specific aims | |
| Mon | 10/12 | Short Presentations of Proposal idea and specific aims | Literature review (final) |
| Wed | 10/14 | Keeping Research Records | Research proposal idea and two specific aims for proposal |
| Mon | 10/19 | Methods vs Methodology | |
| Wed | 10/21 | Research Design | |
| Mon | 10/26 | Presentations of Experimental Design | |
| Wed | 10/28 | Presentations of Experimental Design | |
| Mon | 11/2 | Presentations of Experimental Design | |
| Wed | 11/4 | Making Effective Oral Presentations | Experimental design for proposal |
| Mon | 11/9 | Oral Presentations of Proposals | |
| Wed | 11/11 | ||
| Mon | 11/16 | Oral Presentations of Proposals | Written proposal (draft) |
| Wed | 11/18 | Oral Presentations of Proposals | |
| Mon | 11/23 | Oral Presentations of Proposals | |
| Wed | 11/25 | ||
| Mon | 11/30 | Many Aspects of Chemistry Research | Written proposal (final) |
| Wed | 12/2 | ACS Gen Chem Test 6:30-8:30 pm | |
| Mon | 12/7 | ||
| Wed | 12/9 |
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.