B.Sc. Biology and Chemistry (Manchester Metropolitan University, UK)
M.Phil. Organic Chemistry (University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology - UMIST, UK)
Ph.D. Organic Chemistry (Durham University, UK).
Dr. Wan has been the Director of Undergraduate Organic Chemistry Laboratories at the University of Alberta since 2009. She is responsible for management and coordination of the laboratory component of the organic chemistry courses (CHEM 164, 261, 263, 361, 363), as well as training and supervision of the teaching assistants.
Dr. Wan's background is in the area of synthetic organic chemistry and asymmetric catalysis. Current research interests include chemical education and the development of a modern, engaging laboratory curriculum for undergraduate students, as well as the development of novel teaching tools for the enhancement of student learning in organic chemistry.
This course is designed to complement lecture material covered in CHEM 264 and will emphasize important laboratory skills for the purification and characterization of organic compounds. Prerequisite CHEM 101 or 103. Prerequisite or co-requisite: CHEM 264. Notes: (i) CHEM 266 is a requirement for higher level chemistry courses. (ii) Students who have obtained credit for CHEM 261 cannot take CHEM 266 for credit.
Fall Term 2021This course is designed to complement lecture material covered in CHEM 265 and will emphasize synthetic chemistry and practical applications of the laboratory skills learned in CHEM 266, as well as introduce spectroscopic analysis and structure determination. Prerequisite CHEM 261 or 266. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 265. Notes: (i) CHEM 267 is a requirement for higher level chemistry courses. (ii) Students who have obtained credit for CHEM 263 cannot take CHEM 267 for credit.
Fall Term 20212010 - 2013
A virtual organic chemistry laboratory was developed as an extra study resource for both introductory and advanced level chemistry students. With this new virtual lab, students can become familiar with the equipment and reactions through a series of online simulations prior to the laboratory class. This will allow for better preparation for the lab resulting in a safer work environment as well as increased learning and understanding.
Funding provided by TLEF (University of Alberta)
2016 - 2019
An organic spectroscopy app (developed in collaboration with Onlea) to help students in the learning of IR and NMR spectroscopy, and organic structure determination. The app is available on both the App Store and Google Play Store.
(Funding provided by Faculty of Science - Teaching Innovation Fund)