Chemistry 179/279 is a new upper-division and graduate course developed by Alex Spokoyny covering frontiers of the inorganic chemistry interfaced with biological systems. This class emphasizes on research aspects of contemporary chemistry where students learn about ongoing research efforts in leading laboratories around the world and critically assess contemporary scientific literature. Furthermore, during the course, students develop an original research idea and put together a formal research proposal, which is then evaluated by a student-based peer panel (similar to NIH study group). Click on the following link to see Fall 2015 student evaluations. 

Chemistry 19 is a Fiat Lux Seminar class iscussion of and critical thinking about topics of current intellectual importance, taught by faculty members in their areas of expertise and illuminating many paths of discovery at UCLA. 

Study highlights most important advances made by humans in developing new molecules and materials, and how these discoveries affect our everyday lives. These include development of paints, polymers, metals, fuels, drugs, explosives, radioactive substances, and poisons. Discussion also touches base on projected future of these and related technologies.