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Dr. Michael P. Garoutte

Associate Professor of Chemistry


Education:

bulletPh.D. in Bioorganic Chemistry from University of Kansas (1995, R.L. Schowen)
bulletB.S. in Chemistry from Missouri Southern State College (1989)

Previous Teaching/Research Experience:

bulletAssistant Professor of Chemistry, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK (1996-97)
bulletVisiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Mercer University, Macon, GA (1995-96)
bulletChemistry Instructor, University of Kansas (Summer 1995)

Courses Taught

bulletCHEM 100 Introductory Chemistry Lecture + Laboratory
bulletCHEM 101 General Chemistry I Lecture + Laboratory
bulletCHEM 102 General Chemistry II Laboratory
bulletCHEM 297 Introduction to Research in Chemistry
bulletCHEM 302 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
bulletCHEM 300 Introduction to Modern Organic Chemistry (WI) Lecture +Laboratory
bulletCHEM 320 Computer Applications in Chemistry Lecture + Laboratory
bulletCHEM 351 Biochemistry (WI) Lecture + Laboratory
bulletCHEM 472 Organic Instrumental Analysis Lecture + Laboratory
bulletCHEM 497 Research in Chemistry (several individual student research projects)
bulletCHEM 498 Special Topics in Chemistry (Physical Organic and Enzyme Chemistry)

Interests and Hobbies:

bulletIn a previous life, Dr. Garoutte's research interests included enzyme mechanisms, the study of enzymes in organic solvents, and catalytic RNA. He is currently focusing on developing new teaching methods in chemistry, particularly in the field of guided-inquiry learning.
bulletHis personal hobbies include vocal music, tennis, and personal computers, and he is enjoying fatherhood immensely
bulletWebLog: http://musichem.blogspot.com

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