University of South Carolina Upstate

800 University Way

Spartanburg, SC 29303

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 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 2009 Course Schedule:                                          Fall  2009 Office Hours:

     SCHM 101      11:00 - 11:50 AM (MWF)                    Monday 9:00 - 10:30 AM

     SCHM 109L     8:00 - 11:15 AM (T)                            Tuesday 1:00 - 3:00 PM

     SCHM 101L      9:00 - 11:50 AM (Th)                         Wednesday 9:00 - 10:30 AM                                                     

     SCHM 331L      1:40 - 4:55 PM (Th)                                                       

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!