Houng G. Park

Lawrenceville GA

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Recruiter Summary:

Houng holds Master of Science in Chemistry with concentration on bioorganic chemistry. He has excellent techniques employed in immunoblotting, SDS-PAGE, PCR, and applications, ELISAs, tissue culture, and microscopy. He did research projects of cloning a neurotransmitter gene, the gene of glutamate decarboxylase from Caenorhabditis elegans, expressing it as a recombinant protein. He has good experience in Fluorescence Spectroscopy Analysis and SDS Protein Gel Analysis of Proteins and excellent skills in HPLC, organic chemistry techniques, IR, NMR, fluorescence spectroscopy, and other general protein and chemistry lab techniques.

Education:

M.S. in Plant Pathology North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, 1988

Master of Science in Chemistry with concentration on bioorganic chemistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea, 1984.

BS, Seoul National University, Biology, Minor Chemistry

Teaching Certification in Georgia: Mathematics, Science, Biology, Earth Science (Clear Renewable 6-12th, ID 733725).

Training

Teacher practicum 2008, Student teaching 2009, Protein Expression Workshop Apr. 5-6, Mclean, Virginia 2001; Comparative Molecular Phylogenetics workshop, May 9-11, 2000, Manassas, Virginia; Fungal Genomics Workshop July 27-28, 2000, UGA, Athens, Georgia; the international HPLC PREP meeting 2003 in San Francisco, California; Chemistry of Resolution of HPLC by Waters Inc., Nov 19-22 2002 Durham, NC, and a number of HPLC trainings by Waters Inc.

Skills

HTML website construction, Power Points, Excel, Word, Online Class Website construction, Video file editing, Adobe Photoshop, Front Page, Organic compound identification, protein isolation, recombinant protein synthesis, HPLC operation, PCR, DNA sequencing, primer designing, Northern, Southern, and Western blot analyses, microbial identification, cDNA expression, and other general molecular, protein, organic chemistry techniques, IR, NMR, fluorescence spectroscopy, and other general protein and chemistry lab techniques.

Professional Experience:

Georgia Military College 2015 – Current

Chemistry-Warner Robins Campus

Part-time Faculty

Teaching chemistry 101, 102, 121 and 122

CHE 101 General Chemistry I (6qh)

This course is a study of the systematic treatment of atomic structure, molecular formulas, reactions in aqueous solutions, calculations with chemical formulas and equations, the gas laws, thermochemistry, and electronic structure.

Lecture 4.5 hours; Laboratory 1.5 hours. Prerequisite: MAT 095 or placement.

CHE 102 General Chemistry II (6qh)

This course is a continuation of CHE 101 with emphasis on bonding, molecular geometry, states of matter, solutions, acid-base and oxidation reduction concepts, equilibrium, and nuclear chemistry.

Lecture 4.5 hours, Laboratory 1.5 hours. Prerequisite: CHE 101.

Georgia Perimeter College 2008 – 2015

Part-time Faculty

Chemistry 1151, 1152, 1211, 1212, general organic chemistry lectures and lab, and Integrated science 2001

Integrated Science Biology/Earth Science

This is an inquiry-based science content course based on the kindergarten through grade 5 performance standards for Life Science and Earth Science.

Topics include life/biosphere, diversity, heredity, cells, ecosystems, earth systems, lithosphere (rocks, soils, constructive and destructive forces), hydrosphere, solar system, stars, and weather.

The course includes hands-on activities.

Environmental Science

ISCI 1121K is an interdisciplinary course integrating principles from biology, chemistry, ecology, geology, and non-science disciplines as related to the interactions of humans and their environment.

Issues of local, regional, and global concern will be used to help students explain scientific concepts and analyse practical solutions to complex environmental problems.

Emphasis is placed on the study of ecosystems, human population growth, energy, pollution, and other environmental issues and important environmental regulations.

CHEM 1151 - Survey of Chemistry I (3)

Prerequisites: Exit or exemption from Learning Support mathematics and exit or exemption from Learning Support reading or all ESL requirements except ENSL 0091

Co-requisites: CHEM 1151L

This course is intended for students in physical education, business, humanities, social sciences, and allied health (Nursing or Dental Hygiene) planning to pursue baccalaureate degrees. The primary topics covered are measurements, nomenclature, atomic bonding, states of matter, solutions, equilibria, acids, bases, and pH. This course lays the foundation for understanding of biochemical processes.

CHEM 1151L - Survey of Chemistry I Laboratory (1)

Co-requisites: CHEM 1151

This is a laboratory to accompany CHEM 1151. A minimum of three hours a week is scheduled.

CHEM 1152 - Survey of Chemistry II (3)

Prerequisites: CHEM 1151 and CHEM 1151L or CHEM 1212 and CHEM 1212L, each with a “C” or better Co-requisites: CHEM 1152L- This is the second in a two-semester sequence of introductory chemistry. Nursing and dental hygiene students planning to pursue a baccalaureate degree may need to enrol in CHEM 1152. The primary topics are basic functional groups and reactions of organic molecules. Additionally, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and enzymes are introduced.

CHEM 1152L - Survey of Chemistry II Laboratory (1)

Prerequisites: CHEM 1151L with a “C” or better

Co-requisites: CHEM 1152

Laboratory exercises supplement the lecture material of CHEM 1152.

CHEM 1211 - Principles of Chemistry I (3)

Prerequisites: Exit or exemption from Learning Support reading or all ESL requirements except ENSL 0091

Prerequisite or Co-requisite: MATH 1113 with a “C” or better

Co-requisites: CHEM 1211L

This is the first course in a two-semester sequence covering the fundamental principles and applications of chemistry for science majors. Topics to be covered include composition of matter, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, periodic relations, nomenclature, thermochemistry, electronic structure, chemical bonding, molecular geometry, and properties of gases.

CHEM 1211L - Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory (1)

Co-requisites: CHEM 1211

This course includes laboratory exercises to supplement the lecture material of CHEM 1211. Students gain hands-on experience in the safe and proper use of materials and equipment common to a laboratory setting. Synthesis, titration, and spectrophotometric analysis are included in the course.

CHEM 1212 - Principles of Chemistry II (3)

Prerequisites: CHEM 1211, CHEM 1211L, and MATH 1113, each with a “C” or better

Co-requisites: CHEM 1212L

This is the second course in a two-semester sequence covering the fundamental principles and applications of chemistry for science majors. Topics to be covered include properties of solids and liquids, solutions, chemical kinetics, acid/base reactions, oxidation/reduction reactions, chemical equilibrium, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry.

CHEM 2641 - Fundamental Organic Chemistry I (3)

Prerequisites: CHEM 1212 and CHEM 1212L, each with a “C” or better

Co-requisites: CHEM 2641L

This is the first of a two-semester sequence of organic chemistry. It includes an introduction to structure, stereochemistry, mechanism, reactivity, functional groups, and synthesis. This course is intended for students majoring in science, engineering, pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, and pre-pharmacy.

Fayette Christian School 2008 – 2010

Math and Science Teacher, Math, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry

The chemistry is a collection of rules that were established by God and would be applied among elements and compounds.

The Chemistry curriculum is designed to continue student investigations of the physical sciences featured by God that began in grades K-8 and provide students the necessary skills to be proficient in chemistry.

This curriculum includes more abstract concepts such as the structure of atoms, structure and properties of matter, and the conservation and interaction of energy and matter.

Students investigate chemistry concepts through experience in laboratories and field work using the processes of inquiry (A syllabus attached).

Georgia Mason University, Dept of Biology 1999 – 2004

Park-time Faculty

Immunology Lab

Laboratory course integrating principles of cell biology and immunology.

Trained students in microbiology skills

Techniques employed immunoblotting, SDS-PAGE, PCR, and applications, ELISAs, tissue culture, and microscopy.

Course is designed for students interested in molecular methods and who aim to do research or gain jobs in fields of cell and molecular biology, microbiology, medicine, and medical technology.

Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Disease Resource Centre 1998 – 2004

Biologist

American Type Culture Collection, Manassas, VA.

Mycology and Yeast Collection, American Type Culture Collection, Manassas, VA.

Prepared and identified fungal and yeast cultures for world-wide distribution.

Estimated the phylogenetic relationships of selected fungal species by morphological and molecular information and published papers.

Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Lawrenceville, Georgia, USA 1998

Biological Technician

Involved with the blood-borne pathogens.

Georgia State University in Microbiology and Biochemistry 1994 – 1997

Graduate Student

College Lab Instructor and Tutor for Math, Chemistry and Biology.1994-1997

Atlanta Metropolitan College, Atlanta, GA 1990 – 1994

Graduate Research Assistant and Lab Instructor

Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA

Carried out research projects of cloning a neurotransmitter gene, the gene of glutamate decarboxylase from Caenorhabditis elegans, expressing it as a recombinant protein, purifying it, and making polyclonal antiserum against it and staining nervous system with the antisera.

Presentations

Fluorescence Spectroscopy Analysis 1981 Seoul National University

Mitochondrial Dynamics in respiration in plants and animals 1982 Seoul National University.

Isolation of NADP and UV-visible light absorbing compounds 1982 Seoul National University, Dept of Chemistry

Structural Analysis of organic compounds with spectroscopy 1983, Seoul National University

Cis-Trans isomer separation with columns 1984 Seoul National University

SDS Protein Gel Analysis of Proteins North Dakota State University 1986.

Protein Analysis of Sporidia Cultures of Ustilago hordei 1987 North Dakota State University

Construction of Genomic DNA library of Caenorhabditis elegans 1990 Georgia State University

Screening of c-DNA library of Caenorhabditis elegans 1990 Georgia State University

Neurotransmitter Gene Analysis of vertebrates 1991 Georgia State University

Synaptic Communications in nerve tissue among vertebrates 1992 Georgia State University

Hormones related in Growth in invertebrates 1993 Georgia State University

Taxonomical Review of Candida genus 1994 Georgia State University

Evolution of Glutamate Decarboxylase gene in animals 1994 Georgia State University

Purification of PCR products for sequencing reactions 1997 Georgia State University

Design and modification of pUC 19 plasmid 2001 American Type Culture Collection

Identification of species with ITS sequence 2002 American Type Culture Collection.

Production of small protein molecules in yeast cells 2006 American Type Culture Collection

Application of Caenorhabditis elegans for pesticide measurement in water 2010 Gordon college

Comparative Dissection of Digestive Systems of Earth Worms 2010 Georgia Perimeter College

Aspirin Synthesis in undergraduate experiment with Salicylic acid and acetic anhydride 2011

Gordon college

Evolution of hearts in mammals 2011 Georgia Perimeter College.

Diabetes Issues from biological perspective 2015 Georgia Military College

Cancer Cell Division from biological perspective 2016 Atlanta University, College of Oriental Medicine.

Honours and Awards

Recipient of a Dissertation Initiation Grant from Georgia State University in 1995.

Member of Genetic Society of America.

Member of American Society of Microbiology.

Member of American Chemical Society.

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