Chemistry-Study and teaching; Syllabi and course descriptions; Chemistry, Physical and theoretical
The syllabus for Chemistry 158a, quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics. It provides details on the textbook, grading system and topics that will be covered.
Chemistry-Study and teaching; Handouts; Homework; Problem solving; Chemical bonds; Quantum theory; Molecular orbitals; Molecules-Models
Three multi-part questions with the goal of applying the theory of quantum mechanics and methods of molecular modeling to a diatomic molecule and the polyatomic molecule. It deals with molecular orbital theory and chemical bonding.
Chemistry-Study and teaching; Gas chromatography; Mass spectrometry
Experiment involving the isolation, concentration, separation and identification of the volatile components of a foodstuff (via headspace analysis, capillary gas chromatography, and mass spectra measurements).
Chemistry-Study and teaching; Wilderness areas; Landscapes
Handout on art and the wilderness, with examples of pieces of artwork, an essay by Rebecca Solnit, and material on the Hudson River School. The handout is from the 2006 version of the ID, Critical Inquiry course.
Chemistry-Study and teaching; Wilderness areas; Environmentalism
Handout providing details for the ID1, Section 25 final research paper and oral presentation on a wilderness site or potential wilderness area which has been lost or compromised or might be lost in the near future.
Homepage for the pages administered by Wayne E. Steinmetz, of the Pomona College Chemistry Department. It contains links to the various classes and other college activities led by Professor Steinmetz.
Chemistry-Study and teaching; Wilderness areas; Parks, National
Homepage for the 2004 orientation adventure, Sequoia National Park, which took place August 24-27, 2004. Includes details on the participants and activities, with links to pictures taken on various days.
Chemistry-Study and teaching; Wilderness areas; Parks, National
Homepage for the 2006 Orientation Adventure, strenuous backpacking in Mineral King, which took place August 22-25, 2006. The page provides information on the participants and the route, with links to digital photographs from the first day.
Page providing details on the ID1, Critical Inquiry, Section 25 field trip to the West Fork of Bear Creek on September 20, 2008. It describes the area and contains links to relevant maps and images.
The Pomona College Chemistry Department's webpage for Professor Wayne E. Steinmetz, containing an abridged version of his curriculum vitae and a link to the class resources in this collection.
Homepage for Chemistry 51, Accelerated General Chemistry. It provides links to and information on the course description, handouts, problem sets, sample examinations, laboratory experiments, the syllabus, etc.
