University of South Carolina Upstate

800 University Way

Spartanburg, SC 29303

SCHM 331L will NOT meet not on August 19th.  All organic labs will begin during the week of August 23rd - 27th!  You must wear googles, closed toe shoes, and long pants on the first day of lab!

 Fundamental Chemistry

           Astrid Rosario

              Associate Professor of Chemistry

              Division of Natural Sciences & Engineering

              Office #: Smith 405

              Phone #: (864) 503-5738                         

              email: arosario@uscupstate.edu

     Fall 2010 Course Schedule:                                       Fall 2010 Office Hours:

     SCHM 331         12:15 - 1:30 PM (TTh)                   Tuesday 9:00 - 10:30 AM

     SCHM 331R      10:50 - 11:55 AM (T)                     Wednesday 10:00 - 12:00 PM

     SCHM 331L       1:40 - 4:40 PM (TTh)                    Thursday 9:00 - 10:30 AM                                                     

     SCHM 331L       2:00 - 5:00 PM (W)                        Any other time by appointment only.

Interesting Polymer of the Month:

               Chemistry of Living Things                 

Organic Chemistry

Polymer Chemistry

Research Interests

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Personal Stuff

PolyAspirin, developed by Professor Kathryn Uhrich, breaks down to form salicylic acid molecules.  It passes through the stomach without upsetting it.  One major advantage is it's potential as a controlled release pain reliever.  One dose of PolyAspirin will release salicylic acid molecules over a long period of time!