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Chemistry Department

For more information about the MTSU Department of Chemistry, check out their webpage.

Department Opportunities
Here is the link for the department's list of various opportunities for students and faculty.
Outreach
Here is where you will find the information regarding the department and outreach.
Student Organizations
Here is where you will be able to find all of the Chemistry related student organizations on campus.
Tutoring
Here is the schedule for tutoring times.

Chemistry Information Sources Guides

For an extensive guides to the many sources of reference materials available to address chemistry questions, check out the following:

Chemistry in the news

Chemistry news from AAAS.org, EurekAlert!

Chemistry Journals and Magazines

American Chemical Society Publications
Indexing and fulltext for journals of the ACS, 1879 to present.

The Publications Division of the American Chemical Society provides the worldwide scientific community with a comprehensive collection of the most-cited, peer-reviewed journals in the chemical and related sciences.
Science Magazine
A leading journal of original scientific research, global news, and commentary.

Library Search

Course Reserves | Journal Locator

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Search the Databases A-Z List

Browse the A-Z list of databases.

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Research Guides Home
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Recommended Chemistry Databases

Use the Chemistry databases to get started on your research.

Chemistry Central
Free access to peer-reviewed articles published in the Chemistry Central Journal and the BioMed journals, as well as to articles published in independent journals that are using the BioMed publishing service.

Henry Stewart Talks: Biomedical & Life Sciences Collection
Over 2,600 audiovisual seminar style lectures, commissioned from leading world experts, on biomedical and life science topics.

Many talks are marked as mobile-friendly. Talk categories include
• Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
• Biochemistry
• Cancer
• Cell Biology
• Diseases, Disorders & Treatments
• Genetics and Epigenetics
• Immunology
• Metabolism & Nutrition
• Methods
• Microbiology
• Neuroscience
• Omics and Systems Biology
• Pharmaceutical Science
• Reproduction & Development

PubChem
Contains more than 10 million compound structures with their biological property information and 17 million records of substances.

SciFinder
Chemistry research database with substance information, reaction information, patents, dissertations, and scholarly literature. MTSU users must register for SciFinder with an MTSU email address. SciFinder is only available to current MTSU students, faculty, and staff.

Mobile site at scifinder.cas.org/mobile (must register before using mobile site).
SciFinder Scholar How to Guides
Scopus
Abstracts and citations from peer-reviewed literature in Life Sciences, Medicine, Physical Sciences, Technology, Social Sciences and Arts & Humanities.

Video Tutorials
Content Coverage Guide

Science Education Videos

Henry Stewart Talks: Biomedical & Life Sciences Collection
Over 2,600 audiovisual seminar style lectures, commissioned from leading world experts, on biomedical and life science topics.

Many talks are marked as mobile-friendly. Talk categories include
• Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
• Biochemistry
• Cancer
• Cell Biology
• Diseases, Disorders & Treatments
• Genetics and Epigenetics
• Immunology
• Metabolism & Nutrition
• Methods
• Microbiology
• Neuroscience
• Omics and Systems Biology
• Pharmaceutical Science
• Reproduction & Development
JoVE Biology
Peer-reviewed research in video format: Cellular biology, developmental biology, microbiology, immunology, plant biology, medicine, and neuroscience.

Articles that accompany videos can be downloaded in PDF form.
JoVE Chemistry
Fundamental and applied research (in video format) that investigates molecular interactions, properties, and structure.

JoVE Chemistry includes fundamental and applied research that investigates molecular interactions, properties, and structure spanning in the following core divisions: analytical, organic, organometallic, inorganic, bioinorganic, and biochemistry. This section also includes the design and preparation of materials and small molecules for advanced or unique applications. Articles that accompany videos can be downloaded in PDF form.
JoVE Science Education
Video database dedicated to teaching laboratory fundamentals through simple, easy to understand video demonstrations. Quizzes available for some videos.
JoVE Science Education - Basic Methods in Cellular and Molecular Biology
15 videos demonstrate how to execute basic techniques commonly used in cellular and molecular biology.

Each video is paired with additional video resources for you to view practical applications of the technique and other complementary skills.

Videos cover plasmid purification, the ELISA method, transfection, etc.
JoVE Science Education - Essentials of Biology 1: yeast, Drosophila and C. elegans
15 videos discuss three model organisms commonly used in life sciences research: S. cerevisiae (Baker’s Yeast), D. melanogaster (the fruit fly), and C. elegans (nematode roundworm).

In addition to discussing the current and historical significance of these organisms, the collection includes concepts and methodology relating to how they are maintained and reproduce in the laboratory.
JoVE Science Education - Essentials of Environmental Science
15 videos explore and evaluate environmental systems, enabling the viewer to look deeper into environmental issues by highlighting important topics ranging from soil and water contaminants and invasive species to alternative energy and forestry.

Videos:
Tree Identification
Forest Survey
Urban Forestry
Fuel Cell Assembly
Biofuel Production
Testing for GM Foods
Turbidity and Total Solids
Measuring Dissolved Oxygen
Nutrients in Aquatic Ecosystems
Tropospheric Ozone
Determination of NOx
Lead Analysis of Soil
Elemental Analysis of Soil
Soil Nutrient Analysis
Analysis of Earthworm Populations
JoVE Science Education - Essentials of Neuroscience
15 videos offer a glimpse of neuroscience at the professional level, through an exploration of five major branches of study: neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, cell and molecular neuroscience, behavioral neuroscience, and developmental neuroscience.

In addition to presenting the key questions asked by scientists from these subfields, the collection describes some prominent methods used by today’s researchers, while making exciting discoveries regarding nervous system function.
JoVE Science Education - General Laboratory Techniques
15 videos show to use standard pieces of laboratory equipment essential in many experiments, as well as how to perform basic laboratory functions.

Each video is paired with additional video resources for you to view practical applications of the technique and other complementary skills.

Videos cover centrifuge, light microscopy, working in the hood, making solutions, microplate reader, etc.
Kanopy Streaming Video
Watch thousands of streaming films, documentaries and training videos from PBS, Criterion Collection, and other leading producers.

Kanopy FAQ
How to Create a Kanopy Clip or Playlist (pdf)
Kanopy Accessibility Statement

Periodic Table

The following websites provide interactive and dynamic versions of the Periodic Table of Elements.

Visual Interpretation of the Table of Elements
WebElements: the periodic table on the web
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Clicking on the elements will take you to an article with basic information on the element.
Dynamic Periodic Table
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Options to view wikipedia articles on each element and its isotopes. Also view property data and orbitals for each element.
Periodic Table of Videos
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Short videos about every element.
The Photographic Periodic Table of Elements
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Elements displayed with a photo representing the element.

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