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CHEM 87: Introduction to Undergrad Research: Chemical Information

Resources for Freshmen Seminar Chemistry 87 - Introduction to Undergraduate Research

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Notes

Adapted from Judith Currano's Chemical Information for Non-Practitioners presentation, Oct 19, 2010

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