Faculty List

Scott T Hill, Ph.D.

Chair and Professor of Chemistry
Joined Alma College Faculty in 1988
Kapp Science Center 251
(989) 463-7195
Office Hours: M, W, F 1:15 - 2:15; T, Th 10:30 - 11:30 and by appointment

Education

  • B.A., Gettysburg College
  • Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Research Interests

Organic Synthesis, Spectroscopy, Medicinal Chemistry

Recent Courses Taught

  • Organic Chemistry I.  CHM223.
  • Organic Chemistry II.  CHM224.
  • Essentials of Medicinal Chemistry.  CHM380.01.

 

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