Christina Goudreau Collison
Professor
School of Chemistry and Materials Science
College of Science
585-475-2634
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Christina Goudreau Collison
Professor
School of Chemistry and Materials Science
College of Science
Education
BA, Colby College; Ph.D., University of Rochester
Bio
My research group comprises a robust and diverse group of students from various majors both within and outside the college of science at RIT. My group is largely populated by undergraduate students with only one MS student at any given time. My research focuses largely in the area of Discipline-Based Education Research (DBER) in the areas of organic chemistry, and lab pedagogies. One major project in our group is the Sign Language Incorporation in Chemistry Education (SLICE). Visit www.cgcresearch.com to learn more about what we do in my research group.
585-475-2634
Areas of Expertise
Chemistry Education
Organic Chemistry
Synthesis
STEM Education Research
Currently Teaching
CHEM-301
Undergraduate Teaching Experience
1 - 3 Credits
This course allows students to assist in a class or laboratory for which they have previously earned credit. The student will assist the instructor in the operation of the course. Assistance by the student may include fielding questions, helping in workshops, and assisting in review sessions. In the case of labs, students may also be asked to help with supervising safety practices, waste manifestation, and instrumentation.
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-799
Independent Study
1 - 3 Credits
This course is a faculty-directed tutorial of appropriate topics that are not part of the formal curriculum. The level of study is appropriate for a masters-level student.
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
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.
CHMO-231
Organic Chemistry I
3 Credits
This course is a study of the structure, nomenclature, reactions and synthesis of the following functional groups: alkanes, alkenes, alkynes. This course also introduces chemical bonding, IR and NMR spectroscopy, acid and base reactions, stereochemistry, nucleophilic substitution reactions, and alkene and alkyne reactions. In addition, the course provides an introduction to the use of mechanisms in describing and predicting organic reactions.
CHMO-232
Organic Chemistry II
3 Credits
This course is a continuation of the study of the structure, nomenclature, reactions and synthesis of the following functional groups: aromatic systems, alcohols, ethers, epoxides, and carbonyls. This course will introduce the use of mechanisms in describing and predicting organic reactions.
CHMO-235
Organic Chemistry Lab I
1 Credits
This course trains students to perform techniques important in an organic chemistry lab. The course also covers reactions from the accompanying lecture CHMO-231.