Brandon K. Tate
Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Current Courses
Fall Semester 2026
Atomic and Molecular Structure/Lab
Fundamental concepts underlying the structure and behavior of matter are developed. Major topics include states of matter, atomic structure, periodicity, and bonding. This course, or its equivalent, is a prerequisite for all advanced courses in chemistry and biological chemistry. Laboratory: three …
Senior Research and Seminar
A laboratory or library research study in an area of interest under the supervision of a member of the department. Each senior major delivers one presentation on the research for each thesis credit. Students register for CHEM 457 in the fall semester. Majors writing an honors thesis register for bot…
Winter Semester 2027
Chemical Reactivity/Lab
A continuation of CHEM 107. Major topics include thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibrium, acid/base behavior, oxidation/reduction, and electrochemistry. Laboratory: three hours per week. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 107.
Water Resource Management: A Molecular Perspective
Water is one of the world’s most vital yet most threatened natural resources. Meeting the world’s growing demand for water requires integrative solutions that bridge science, technology, and sustainable development. Through scientific inquiry, policy analysis, and creative problem-solving, stude…
Inorganic Chemistry/Lab
A study of the wide-ranging aspects of inorganic chemistry. The use of periodic trends and fundamental principles of inorganic chemistry is explored. Topics include the reactivity of inorganic compounds, ligand field theory, and solid state chemistry. Applications of inorganic chemistry to materials…
Senior Research and Seminar
A laboratory or library research study in an area of interest under the supervision of a member of the department. Each senior major delivers one presentation on the research for each thesis credit. Students register for CHEM 458 in the winter semester. Majors writing an honors thesis register for b…