Michael Heagy

School Head

School of Chemistry and Materials Science

College of Science

mdhsch@rit.edu

585-475-2090

Office Location

GOS-2116

Michael Heagy

School Head

School of Chemistry and Materials Science

College of Science

Education

AB, Franklin & Marshall College; Ph.D., University of Southern California

mdhsch@rit.edu

585-475-2090

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Currently Teaching

CHEM-493

Chemistry Research

1 - 3 Credits

This course is a faculty-directed student project or research in chemistry that could be considered of an original nature.

CHEM-495

Advanced Chemistry Research

1 - 3 Credits

This course is a faculty-directed student project or research involving laboratory work, computer modeling, or theoretical calculations that could be considered of an original nature. The level of study is appropriate for students in their final two years of study.

CHEM-500

Experiential Learning Requirement for Chemistry and Biochemistry Programs

0 Credits

The experiential learning (EL) requirement may be fulfilled through a variety of methods including co-op, undergraduate research, summer research experiences, study abroad relevant to the major, designated EL courses, etc. All experiences must be approved by the Department Head or Associate Department Head of SCMS.

CHMB-493

Biochemistry Research

1 - 3 Credits

This course is a faculty-directed student project or research in biochemistry that could be considered of an original nature.

CHMB-495

Advanced Biochemistry Research

1 - 3 Credits

CHMI-564

Structural Inorganic Chemistry

3 Credits

This course will teach students how the properties of inorganic materials are explained by current theories including group theory, molecular orbital theory, acid-base chemistry and solid state chemistry. The topics discussed in this course include molecular structure, coordination nomenclature and isomerization, symmetry, molecular orbital theory, metallic bonding and ionic bonding.

CHMI-664

Modern Inorganic Chemistry

3 Credits

This course will apply molecular structure and bonding theory to explain inorganic coordinate complex structure and function, and coordination reaction chemistry. The topics discussed in this course are molecular structure, symmetry, bonding theory, d-block electronic structure and properties, and the reaction mechanisms controlling coordinate complexes. Students will be expected to translate the concepts learned in class to solving analytical and structural analysis problems inorganic systems.

In the News

May 6, 2021

Modular 3D-printed instruments allow science students to conduct experiments at home

How do you teach students to use scientific instrumentation when a pandemic forces classes online and the students have no access to the usual lab or analytic equipment? Adjunct Professor Bruce Kahn found a creative solution this spring while teaching an experimental techniques class.
July 29, 2020

Michael Heagy appointed head of RIT’s School of Chemistry and Materials Science

Michael Heagy has been appointed the new head of RIT’s School of Chemistry and Materials Science. Heagy comes to RIT from the New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology, where he began his academic career as an assistant professor in 1996 and has served as the chair of the Department of Chemistry since 2016.

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