Faculty Profile
Michael Holden
(he/him/his)Professor of Chemistry; Alfred Victor duPont Chair in Chemistry (1989)
Contact Information
James Hall - Rector Complex Room 2225
717.245.1481
http://users.dickinson.edu/~holden
Bio
His interests are in the area of organotransitionmetal-mediated synthesis of organic compounds. Presently, his research is focusing on the development of new reactions involving an easily accessible organo-iron system. Another ongoing effort is the development of microscale laboratories for organotransitionmetal chemistry.
Education
- B.S., Allegheny College, 1980
- Ph.D., Colorado State University, 1985
2022-2023 Academic Year
Fall 2022
CHEM 241 Organic Chemistry I with Lab
The major focus of this course is on the reactivities of organic and inorganic molecules; this is an extension of the study of the covalent bond that was studied in Chemistry 131/132 or 141. . Topics include reaction types and mechanisms, stereochemistry, nomenclature, and spectroscopic methods. Laboratory work involves the synthesis, analysis and identification of organic and inorganic molecules.
Three hours classroom and four hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: 132 or 141.
Spring 2023
CHEM 242 Organic Chemistry II with Lab
This course continues the study of the reactivities of organic and inorganic molecules started in 241. Particular emphasis is placed on unsaturated systems. Laboratory work continues investigations into the synthesis, analysis, and identification of organic and inorganic molecules begun in 241.
Three hours classroom and four hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: 241.
CHEM 490 Bioorganic Chemistry
Bioorganic chemistry covers the organic chemistry of biological processes, looking at transformations that occur within cells. Particular attention will be given to how bacterial cell walls are formed and the methods by which antibiotics break down those walls.
