Yolanda Vasquez

(she/her/hers)

Professor

Chemistry

TEACHING SUMMARY

Vasquez has experience teaching Chemistry I (Chem 1314) & II (CHEM 1515) at various levels, including honor's sections, major's sections, and sections geared toward science majors. In addition, she has taught Chem 1014 Chemistry In Civilization, Chem 3363 Bioinorganic Chemistry, Chem 5283 Solid State Chemistry, Chem 4990 Special Problems in Chemistry, CHEM 6000 Doctoral Dissertation Research, and Chem 6650 Special Topics: Introduction to Biomaterials.

TEACHING

  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation Research
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    Independent investigation under the direction and supervision of a major professor.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): MS degree in chemistry or consent of instructor.
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    Thesis
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    Familiarizes the student with methods used in research in chemistry.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.
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    Undergraduate Research in Chemistry
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    Training in independent work, study of relevant literature, and experimental investigation of an assigned problem culminating in a written and oral report. Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission required.
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    Bioinorganic Chemistry
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Discusses the structural and functional roles of main group and transition metals within biological systems. Topics may include: the transport, distribution and properties of metals in biological systems, the coordination chemistry of biologically active metals, physical methods for determining metalloprotein structure and reactivity, chemical processes including redox processes and long-range electron transfer reactions and metallocofactors and metal clusters. May not be used for degree credit with CHEM 5363.Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or higher in CHEM 1225 or CHEM 1515 or acceptable AP credit.
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    Bioinorganic Chemistry
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Discusses the structural and functional roles of main group and transition metals within biological systems. Topics may include: the transport, distribution and properties of metals in biological systems, the coordination chemistry of biologically active metals, physical methods for determining metalloprotein structure and reactivity, chemical processes including redox processes and long-range electron transfer reactions and metallocofactors and metal clusters. May not be used for degree credit with CHEM 3363.Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1515
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    Doctoral Dissertation Research
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Independent investigation under the direction and supervision of a major professor.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): MS degree in chemistry or consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Thesis
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Familiarizes the student with methods used in research in chemistry.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Undergraduate Research in Chemistry
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Training in independent work, study of relevant literature, and experimental investigation of an assigned problem culminating in a written and oral report. Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission required.
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    Chemistry II (LN)
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    A continuation of Chemistry 1 for students in the basic biological sciences (including premedical science and pre-veterinary science), physical sciences, and engineering. Topics include, but not limited to, intermolecular forces, liquids and solids, chemical equilibria, acid/base chemistry, oxidation/reduction, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, and elementary chemical thermodynamics.Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of 'C' in CHEM 1314 or CHEM 1414 or acceptable AP credit.
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    Chemistry II (LN)
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    A continuation of Chemistry 1 for students in the basic biological sciences (including premedical science and pre-veterinary science), physical sciences, and engineering. Topics include, but not limited to, intermolecular forces, liquids and solids, chemical equilibria, acid/base chemistry, oxidation/reduction, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, and elementary chemical thermodynamics.Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of 'C' in CHEM 1314 or CHEM 1414 or acceptable AP credit.
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    Chemistry II (LN)
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    A continuation of Chemistry 1 for students in the basic biological sciences (including premedical science and pre-veterinary science), physical sciences, and engineering. Topics include, but not limited to, intermolecular forces, liquids and solids, chemical equilibria, acid/base chemistry, oxidation/reduction, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, and elementary chemical thermodynamics.Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of 'C' in CHEM 1314 or CHEM 1414 or acceptable AP credit.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Chemistry II (LN)
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    A continuation of Chemistry 1 for students in the basic biological sciences (including premedical science and pre-veterinary science), physical sciences, and engineering. Topics include, but not limited to, intermolecular forces, liquids and solids, chemical equilibria, acid/base chemistry, oxidation/reduction, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, and elementary chemical thermodynamics.Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of 'C' in CHEM 1314 or CHEM 1414 or acceptable AP credit.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Chemistry II (LN)
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    A continuation of Chemistry 1 for students in the basic biological sciences (including premedical science and pre-veterinary science), physical sciences, and engineering. Topics include, but not limited to, intermolecular forces, liquids and solids, chemical equilibria, acid/base chemistry, oxidation/reduction, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, and elementary chemical thermodynamics.Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of 'C' in CHEM 1314 or CHEM 1414 or acceptable AP credit.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Chemistry II (LN)
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    A continuation of Chemistry 1 for students in the basic biological sciences (including premedical science and pre-veterinary science), physical sciences, and engineering. Topics include, but not limited to, intermolecular forces, liquids and solids, chemical equilibria, acid/base chemistry, oxidation/reduction, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, and elementary chemical thermodynamics.Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of 'C' in CHEM 1314 or CHEM 1414 or acceptable AP credit.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation Research
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Independent investigation under the direction and supervision of a major professor.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): MS degree in chemistry or consent of instructor.
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    Internship in Electrochemistry
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Supervised study of selected topics and fields not otherwise covered.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 12 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Thesis
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Familiarizes the student with methods used in research in chemistry.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Undergraduate Research in Chemistry
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Training in independent work, study of relevant literature, and experimental investigation of an assigned problem culminating in a written and oral report. Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission required.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation Research
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    Independent investigation under the direction and supervision of a major professor.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): MS degree in chemistry or consent of instructor.
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    Doctoral Dissertation Research
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Independent investigation under the direction and supervision of a major professor.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): MS degree in chemistry or consent of instructor.
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    Special Problems in Chemistry
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Training in independent work, study of relevant literature and experimental investigation of an assigned problem culminating in a written and oral report.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission required.
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    Chemistry II (LN)
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    A continuation of Chemistry 1 for students in the basic biological sciences (including premedical science and pre-veterinary science), physical sciences, and engineering. Topics include, but not limited to, intermolecular forces, liquids and solids, chemical equilibria, acid/base chemistry, oxidation/reduction, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, and elementary chemical thermodynamics.Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of 'C' in CHEM 1314 or CHEM 1414 or acceptable AP credit.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Chemistry II (LN)
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    A continuation of Chemistry 1 for students in the basic biological sciences (including premedical science and pre-veterinary science), physical sciences, and engineering. Topics include, but not limited to, intermolecular forces, liquids and solids, chemical equilibria, acid/base chemistry, oxidation/reduction, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, and elementary chemical thermodynamics.Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of 'C' in CHEM 1314 or CHEM 1414 or acceptable AP credit.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Chemistry II (LN)
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    A continuation of Chemistry 1 for students in the basic biological sciences (including premedical science and pre-veterinary science), physical sciences, and engineering. Topics include, but not limited to, intermolecular forces, liquids and solids, chemical equilibria, acid/base chemistry, oxidation/reduction, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, and elementary chemical thermodynamics.Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of 'C' in CHEM 1314 or CHEM 1414 or acceptable AP credit.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Chemistry II (LN)
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    A continuation of Chemistry 1 for students in the basic biological sciences (including premedical science and pre-veterinary science), physical sciences, and engineering. Topics include, but not limited to, intermolecular forces, liquids and solids, chemical equilibria, acid/base chemistry, oxidation/reduction, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, and elementary chemical thermodynamics.Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of 'C' in CHEM 1314 or CHEM 1414 or acceptable AP credit.