Department of Chemistry
Undergraduate Coordinator: Dr. Whitnee Nettles, wnettles@chemistry.msstate.edu
Academic Coordinator: Taylor Fultz, tfultz@chemistry.msstate.edu
1115 Hand Chemical Laboratory
Website: www.chemistry.msstate.edu
The Department of Chemistry offers two degree programs: the Bachelors of Science (B.S.) and the Bachelors of Arts (B.A.) degrees. A total of 124 hours is required to complete each degree program. Our chemistry degree programs provide an excellent foundation for career paths in graduate school, teaching, medicine, pharmacy, dental, and numerous industry positions.
The B.S. degree program offers three additional concentrations: the American Chemical Society (ACS) concentration, the Pre-Medical concentration, and the Pre-Pharmacy concentration. The ACS concentration is designed to prepare graduates for a career in industry or to further their education through graduate studies. The American Chemical Society (ACS) has continually approved the department and its curriculum since 1941, certifying degrees earned by completing the B.S. degree with the ACS concentration. The Pre-Medical concentration is intended to aid students in meeting medical school pre-requisites. This concentration combines required biology courses with specific chemistry courses designed to prepare students for the rigors of medical schools, dental schools, or other professional schools. Our Pre-Medical concentration is based on the pre-requisites required by the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC). The Pre-Pharmacy concentration is designed to meet the pre-requisites for the School of Pharmacy at the University of Mississippi. These requirements mirror those of other pharmacy schools, but students who wish to attend other pharmacy schools should communicate this information to their advisor.
The B.A. degree program has a stronger liberal arts emphasis and could serve as a preparation for a secondary teaching career, chemical sales, or further study at a professional school.
The Department of Chemistry also offers a M.S. (non-thesis and thesis) and Ph.D. in Chemistry (see the Graduate Catalog for description of programs and requirements for more information on these advanced degrees).
Chemistry Minor Requirements
Students in other majors may earn a minor in Chemistry by achieving at least a 2.00 average in a total of 22 hours of chemistry (CH) courses with 14 of the hours in upper-division courses (3000-4000 level), and a minimum of 11 of the total hours completed at MSU. Students interested in a chemistry minor should contact the Academic Coordinator.
B.S. in Chemistry
General Education and College Requirements
| English Composition | ||
| EN 1103 | English Composition I | 3 |
| or EN 1163 | Accelerated Composition I | |
| EN 1113 | English Composition II | 3 |
| or EN 1173 | Accelerated Composition II | |
| Foreign Language | ||
| 2 semesters - one Foreign Language (see advisor) | 6 | |
| Humanities | ||
| Literature - see A&S requirements | 3 | |
| History - see A&S requirements | 3 | |
| Mathematics | ||
| MA 1713 | Calculus I | 3 |
| MA 1723 | Calculus II | 3 |
| Fine Arts | ||
| See A&S requirements | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences | ||
| See Major Core - Consult Advisor for specifics | 9-12 | |
| Social Sciences | ||
| Must be from 2 different areas and must be selected from University/ A&S Core | 6 | |
| General Psychology (required for pre-medicine) | ||
| Major Core | ||
| Student should check for prerequisites for all courses. See advisor. | ||
| CH 1141 | Professional Chemistry: Paths | 1 |
| CH 1234 | Integrated Chemistry I 1 | 4 |
| CH 1244 | Integrated Chemistry II 2 | 4 |
| CH 2141 | Professional Chemistry: Tools | 1 |
| CH 2311 | Analytical Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| CH 2313 | Analytical Chemistry I | 3 |
| CH 3141 | Professional Chemistry: Literature | 1 |
| CH 4141 | Professional Chemistry: Research | 1 |
| CH 4213 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CH 4351 | Analytical Chemistry Laboratory II | 1 |
| CH 4353 | Analytical Chemistry II | 3 |
| CH 4554 | Integrated Organic I 3 | 4 |
| CH 4564 | Integrated Organic II 4 | 4 |
| CH 4711 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
| Oral Communication Requirement | ||
| Satisfied by successful completion of CH 1141, 2141, 3141, 4141, and 4711. | ||
| Writing Requirement | ||
| Satisfied by successful completion of CH 3141, 4141, and 4711. | ||
| Computer Literacy | ||
| Satisfied by successful completion of CH 1141, 2141, 2313, 3141, 4141, 4351, and 4711. | ||
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| 2 | |
| 3 | |
| 4 |
Choose one of following paths to complete the B.S. degree:
B.S. with non-A.C.S. certification
| Choose one of the following: | 4 | |
| Thermodynamics and Kinetics and Physical Chemistry Laboratory I | ||
| Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy and Physical Chemistry Laboratory II | ||
| Biophysical Chemistry and Physical Chemistry Laboratory I | ||
| Biophysical Chemistry and Physical Chemistry Laboratory II | ||
| Chemistry Elective 1 | 6 | |
| PH 2213 | Physics I | 3 |
| or PH 1113 | General Physics I | |
| PH 2223 | Physics II | 3 |
| or PH 1123 | General Physics II | |
| PH 2233 | Physics III | 3 |
| or PH 1133 | General Physics III | |
| General Electives | ||
| Number of credit hours needed to bring the total number of credit hours to 124. Consult advisor. | ||
| Total Hours | 124 | |
| 1 | Advisor approved chemistry or biochemistry courses 3000-level and above. |
A.C.S. concentration
| CH 3213 | Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CH 4212 | Advanced Inorganic Laboratory | 2 |
| CH 4413 | Thermodynamics and Kinetics | 3 |
| CH 4411 | Physical Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| CH 4423 | Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy | 3 |
| CH 4421 | Physical Chemistry Laboratory II | 1 |
| CH 4603 | Undergraduate Research | 3 |
| BCH 4603 | General Biochemistry I | 3 |
| PH 2213 | Physics I | 3 |
| PH 2223 | Physics II | 3 |
| PH 2233 | Physics III | 3 |
| MA 2733 | Calculus III | 3 |
| General Electives | ||
| Number of credit hours needed to bring the total number of credit hours to 124. Consult advisor. | ||
| Total Hours | 124 | |
Pre-Medical concentration
Student should check for prerequisites for all courses. See advisor.
| CH 4403 & CH 4411 | Biophysical Chemistry and Physical Chemistry Laboratory I | 4 |
| BCH 4603 | General Biochemistry I | 3 |
| BCH 4613 | General Biochemistry II | 3 |
| PH 2213 | Physics I | 3 |
| or PH 1113 | General Physics I | |
| PH 2223 | Physics II | 3 |
| or PH 1123 | General Physics II | |
| PH 2233 | Physics III | 3 |
| or PH 1133 | General Physics III | |
| Technical and General Electives | ||
| BIO 1134 | Biology I | 4 |
| BIO 1144 | Biology II | 4 |
| BIO 2103 | Cell Biology | 3 |
| or BCH 4713 | Molecular Biology | |
| BIO 3304 | General Microbiology | 4 |
| BIO 3103 | Genetics I | 3 |
| or BIO 4133 | Human Genetics | |
| BIO 3504 | Comparative Anatomy | 4 |
| BIO 4413 | Immunology | 3 |
| BIO 4514 | Animal Physiology | 4 |
| General Electives | ||
| Number of credit hours needed to bring the total of credit hours to 124. Consult advisor. | ||
| Total Hours | 124 | |
Pre-Pharmacy Concentration
| Required Courses | ||
| CH 1213 | Chemistry I 1 | 3 |
| CH 1211 | Investigations in Chemistry I 1 | 1 |
| CH 1223 | Chemistry II 2 | 3 |
| CH 1221 | Investigations in Chemistry II 2 | 1 |
| CH 4513 | Organic Chemistry I 3 | 3 |
| CH 4511 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 3 | 1 |
| CH 4523 | Organic Chemistry II 4 | 3 |
| CH 4521 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory II 4 | 1 |
| BCH 4603 | General Biochemistry I | 3 |
| BIO 1134 | Biology I | 4 |
| BIO 1144 | Biology II | 4 |
| BIO 3014 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| BIO 3304 | General Microbiology | 4 |
| BIO 4405 | Pathogenic Microbiology | 5 |
| BIO 3103 | Genetics I | 3 |
| or BIO 4133 | Human Genetics | |
| PHI 3323 | Medical Ethics | 3 |
| EN 1103 | English Composition I | 3 |
| EN 1113 | English Composition II | 3 |
| ST 2113 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| MA 1713 | Calculus I | 3 |
| PH 1113 | General Physics I | 3 |
| PH 1123 | General Physics II | 3 |
| CO 1003 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| EC 2123 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Social and Behavioral Science Electives 5 | 6 | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts Electives 6 | 9 | |
| General Electives | ||
| To bring the total number of credit hours up to 92 | ||
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| 2 | |
| 3 | |
| 4 | |
| 5 | At MSU EC 2113 Principles of Macroeconomics is a pre-requisite for the required course EC 2123 (see above), and EC 2113 will count as one social science elective. In addition to EC 2113 one course from either Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, or Anthropology is required. |
| 6 | At least 3 credit hours required in each of the two main areas. Humanities Electives should be chosen from the areas: English Literature, Foreign Language, History, Religion or Philosophy |
B.A. in Chemistry
General Education and College Requirements
| English Composition | ||
| EN 1103 | English Composition I | 3 |
| or EN 1163 | Accelerated Composition I | |
| EN 1113 | English Composition II | 3 |
| or EN 1173 | Accelerated Composition II | |
| Foreign Language | ||
| 3 semesters - one Foreign Language (see advisor) | 9 | |
| Humanities | ||
| Literature - see General Education courses | 3 | |
| History - see General Education courses | 3 | |
| Philosophy - see A&S Core | 3 | |
| Electives (Must be from 2 different areas) See A&S Core | 9 | |
| Math | ||
| See A&S requirements | 6 | |
| Fine Arts | ||
| See A&S requirements | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences | ||
| See Major Core - Consult advisor for specifics | 9-12 | |
| Social Sciences | ||
| See A&S requirements | 6 | |
| Social Sciences Electives - See advisor 5 | 12 | |
| Major Core | ||
| Student should check for prerequisites for all courses. See advisor. | ||
| CH 1141 | Professional Chemistry: Paths | 1 |
| CH 1234 | Integrated Chemistry I 1 | 4 |
| CH 1244 | Integrated Chemistry II 2 | 4 |
| CH 2141 | Professional Chemistry: Tools | 1 |
| CH 2311 | Analytical Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| CH 2313 | Analytical Chemistry I | 3 |
| CH 3141 | Professional Chemistry: Literature | 1 |
| CH 3213 | Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CH 4141 | Professional Chemistry: Research | 1 |
| CH 4554 | Integrated Organic I 3 | 4 |
| CH 4564 | Integrated Organic II 4 | 4 |
| CH 4711 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
| Chemistry Electives - See advisor 6 | 7 | |
| PH 1113 | General Physics I | 3 |
| or PH 2213 | Physics I | |
| PH 1123 | General Physics II | 3 |
| or PH 2223 | Physics II | |
| PH 1133 | General Physics III | 3 |
| or PH 2233 | Physics III | |
| Oral Communication Requirement | ||
| Satisfied by successful completion of CH 1141, 2141, 3141, 4141, and 4711. | ||
| Writing Requirement | ||
| Satisfied by successful completion of CH 3141, 4141, and 4711. | ||
| Computer Literacy | ||
| Satisfied by successful completion of CH 1141, 2141, 2313, 3141, 4141, and 4711. | ||
| General Electives | 20-23 | |
| Number of credit hours needed to bring the total number of credit hours to 124. Consult advisor. | ||
| Total Hours | 124 | |
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| 2 | |
| 3 | |
| 4 | |
| 5 | Must be from 2 different areas and must cross 4 disciplines over the 18 hours. Only one Economics allowed. |
| 6 | Advisor approved chemistry courses 3000-level and above |
Courses
CH 1001 First Year Seminar: 1 hour.
One hour lecture. First-year seminars explore a diverse arrary of topics that provide students with an opportunity to learn about a specific discipline from skilled faculty members
CH 1043 Survey of Chemistry I: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. The nature of chemistry and its applications.For non-chemistry majors
CH 1051 Experimental Chemistry: 1 hour.
Three hours laboratory. A laboratory to accompany CH 1043. Experiments designed to illustrate the practical aspects of chemistry
CH 1053 Survey of Chemistry II: 3 hours.
(Pre-requisite: CH 1043). The nature of chemistry and its applications. Designed for non-chemistry majors
CH 1073 Preparatory Chemistry: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. A review of basic concepts and mathematical tools crucial to study and understand fundamental chemistry concepts. Recommended for students who may need additional preparation in chemistry before undertaking the general chemistry CH 1213/1223 sequence. This course does not satisfy the University Core Curriculum science requirement
CH 1141 Professional Chemistry: Paths: 1 hour.
Skills to be successful as a chemistry major and in possible careers in chemistry. Introduction to professional conduct of scientists and necessary computer skills
CH 1211 Investigations in Chemistry I: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in CH 1213 or concurrent enrollment in CH 1213). Three hours laboratory. Selected experiments to illustrate fundamentals of chemistry. Accompanies CH 1213
CH 1213 Chemistry I: 3 hours.
(Prerequisities:ACT Math subscore 24 or grade of C or better in MA 1313) Three hours lecture.The principles of atomic and molecular structure, energetics, dynamics, and synthesis as related to chemical systems
CH 1221 Investigations in Chemistry II: 1 hour.
(Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in CH 1211 and a grade of C or better in CH 1223 or concurrent enrollment in CH 1223). Three hours laboratory. Selected experiments to illustrate the fundamentals of chemistry. Accompanies CH 1223
CH 1223 Chemistry II: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in CH 1213). Three hours lecture. The principles of atomic and molecular structure, energetics, dynamics, and synthesis as related to chemical systems
CH 1234 Integrated Chemistry I: 4 hours.
(Prerequisites: ACT Math subscore 24 or grade of C or better in MA 1313). Three hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Integrated lecture-lab course for chemistry majors. Stoichiometry, thermochemistry, bonding and structure, properties of solid, liquids, gases and solutions. Honors section available
CH 1244 Integrated Chemistry II: 4 hours.
(Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in CH 1234 or CH 1213 and CH 1211). Three hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Integrated lecture-laboratory course for chemistry majors. Kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base chemistry, advanced thermochemistry, electrochemistry, chemistry of metals, nuclear chemistry, and introduction to organic chemistry
CH 2141 Professional Chemistry: Tools: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite:CH 1141 ).One hour lecture. Advanced computer skills including chemical literature searching. Introduction to oral communication and research in chemistry
CH 2311 Analytical Chemistry I Laboratory: 1 hour.
(Prerequisites:CH 1223 and CH 1221. Prior credit or concurrent enrollment in CH 2313).Three hours laboratory. Laboratory course to accompany CH 2313
CH 2313 Analytical Chemistry I: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites:CH 1221 and CH 1223). Three hours lecture. Quantitative, instrumental, and separation methods in analytical chemistry
CH 2501 Elementary Organic Chemistry Laboratory: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite: CH 1211 or CH 1051). Three hours laboratory. A laboratory course to accompany CH 2503
CH 2503 Elementary Organic Chemistry: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: CH 1213 or CH 1043). Three hours lecture. A terminal course in organic chemistry. Common aliphatic, aromatic, and heterocyclic compounds
CH 2990 Special Topics in Chemistry: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
CH 3141 Professional Chemistry: Literature: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite: CH 2141 ). One hour lecture. Advanced discussion of careers the chemical literature. Introduction to scientific writing
CH 3213 Inorganic Chemistry: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in CH 4513 or CH 4554). Three hours lecture. A basic course in inorganic chemistry. Topics include periodicity, ionic interactions, systematic chemistry of the elements and solvent relations to acid-base and redox reactions
CH 4000 Directed Individual Study in Chemistry: 1-6 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged
CH 4141 Professional Chemistry: Research: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite:CH 3141). One hour lecture. Disseminating research results in chemistry. Advanced scientific writing, performing scientific research and professional conduct of scientists
CH 4212 Advanced Inorganic Laboratory: 2 hours.
(Prerequisite: Prior credit or concurrent enrollment in CH 4213/6213). Six hours laboratory. The application of modern experimental techniques to inorganic systems
CH 4213 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Grades of C or better in CH 3213 and either CH 4523 or CH 4564). Three hours lecture. Primarily the study of the elements in light of the periodic law; emphasis on coordination number, molecular complexes, and nuclear chemistry
CH 4303 Environmental Chemistry I: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in CH 1223 or in CH 1244, junior standing). Three hours lecture. A systematic study of the basic concepts of environmental chemistry. Topics include air, water, soil chemistry, pollution, and environmental regulations
CH 4331 Practical Mass Spectrometry: 1 hour.
This is a one credit hour undergraduate-level lecture-lab course intended to show students how to operate various mass spectrometers. The mass spectrometry techniques that will be studied in this class are gas chromatography & liquid chromatography mass spectrometry, inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry and high-resolution mass spectrometry
CH 4341 Practical Materials Characterization: 1 hour.
This is a one credit hour undergraduate-level lecture-lab course intended to show students how to operate the various instruments used specially for the characterization of synthetic materials. The techniques that will be studied in this class are thermogravimetric analysis, differential scanning calorimetry, atomic absorption spectroscopy and BET analysis
CH 4351 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory II: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CH 3311. Concurrent registration in CH 4353/6353). Three hours laboratory. Laboratory course to accompany CH 4353/6353
CH 4353 Analytical Chemistry II: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in CH 3313). Three hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. A study of instrument-based methods in analytical chemistry
CH 4403 Biophysical Chemistry: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: PH 1123 or PH 2223, MA 1723, grade of C or better in CH 4813). Three hours lecture. Principles of thermodynamics, solutions, electrochemistry, kinetics, transport processes, macromolecular solutions and electromagnetic properties as applied to biological systems
CH 4411 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite:Prior credit or concurrent enrollment CH 4413/6613 ). Three hours laboratory Laboratory course to accompany CH 4413/6413
CH 4413 Thermodynamics and Kinetics: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: PH 2213 or PH 1113, MA 1723, grade of C or better in CH 1223 or CH 1244). Three hours lecture. A study of the quantitative and theoretical properties of matter. Topics include chemical thermodynamics and kinetics, and solutions
CH 4421 Physical Chemistry Laboratory II: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite:Prior credit or concurrent enrollment in CH 4423/6423).Three hours laboratory. Laboratory course to accompany CH 4423/6423
CH 4423 Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: PH 2213 or PH 1113, MA 1723, grade of C or better in CH 1223 or CH 1244). Three hours lecture. Topics include solid state, surface chemistry, macromolecules, quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, and statistical thermodynamics
CH 4441 Practical Computational Chemistry: 1 hour.
(Graduate standing or sophomore level). One hour lecture/lab. This course addresses the fundamentals of computational chemistry and will cover basic theory as well as the process for performing computations using readily available quantum software packages. Interpretation of the generated data will be discussed. Basic Unix commands and navigation
CH 4451 Practical Chemical Data Analysis: 1 hour.
(Graduate standing or sophomore level) One hour lecture. This course addresses the fundamentals of scripting, a type of computer coding language, and corresponding practical applications to collecting, manipulating, organizing chemical data. The development of scripts to perform useful and specific tasks will be covered
CH 4461 Practical Optical Spectroscopy: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite: Sophomore (4461) or Graduate standing (6461) or permission from instructor). One hour lecture and one hour lab. Practical applications of spectroscopy focused on techniques utilizing UV-vis spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, circular dichroism, and polarimetry. Students must illustrate fluency in data acquisition and extrapolation for professional presentation
CH 4471 Practical Virational Spectroscopy: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite: Sophomore (4471) or Graduate standing (6471) or permission from instructor). One hour lecture and one hour lab. Practical applications of spectroscopy focused on vibrational techniques utilizing infrared spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy. Students must illustrate fluency in data acquisition and extrapolation for professional presentation
CH 4511 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I: 1 hour.
(Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in CH 1221 and CH 1223 or in CH 1244. Prior credit or concurrent enrollment in CH 4513). Three hours laboratory. A laboratory course to accompany CH 4513/6513
CH 4513 Organic Chemistry I: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in CH 1223 or in CH 1244). Three hours lecture. A systematic study of organic chemistry including aliphatic, aromatic, and heterocyclic compounds
CH 4521 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II: 1 hour.
(Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in CH 4511/6511 and CH 4513/6513 or in CH 4554. Prior credit or concurrent enrollment in CH 4523). Three hours laboratory. A laboratory course to accompany CH 4523/6523
CH 4523 Organic Chemistry II: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CH 4513/6513 or in CH 4554). Three hours lecture. A systematic study of organic chemistry including aliphatic, aromatic, and heterocyclic compounds
CH 4531 Practical Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy 1: 1 hour.
One hour lecture, one hour lab. Course is focused on the applications of NMR spectroscopy. Topics studied include the introduction of basic NMR theory, Good Acquisition Practice for 1H NMR and 13C NMR, Processing NMR data, Topspin software and computer administration, NMR reservation policy, and NMR trouble shooting
CH 4541 Practical Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy 2: 1 hour.
One hour lecture, one hour lab. Course is focused on the advanced application of NMR spectroscopy. Topics studied here include 2D NMR, Decoupled NMR, NMR acquisition parameters, VT NMR experiments, tune to special nuclei (31P, 195Pt, 19F), and other requested special NMR topics
CH 4554 Integrated Organic I: 4 hours.
(Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in CH 1221 and 1223 or in 1244). Three hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Integrated lecture-lab course for chemistry majors. A systematic study of organic chemistry including alipathic, aromatic, and heterocyclic compounds
CH 4564 Integrated Organic II: 4 hours.
(Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CH 4511 and CH 4513 or in CH 4554). Three hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Integrated lecture-lab course for chemistry majors. A systematic study of organic chemistry including aliphatic, aromatic, and heterocyclic compounds
CH 4603 Undergraduate Research: 3 hours.
Nine hours laboratory. Original research project directed by a chemistry faculty member
CH 4711 Senior Seminar: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite:CH 4141 or concurrent enrollment). One hour lecture. Submission of a written report and presentation of a seminar on either experimental results or a literature topic in chemistry
CH 4713 Study Abroad Tour: 3 hours.
Three hour study abroad. Experiential learning through travel abroad focusing on specialized areas of study in Chemistry
CH 4800 Undergraduate Research in Chemistry: 4 hours.
Hours, credits and deliverables to be arranged. The purpose of this course is to provide a student with the opportunity to participate in research and/or creative project beyond the traditional undergraduate experience, while allowing the university to track undergraduate participation in these activities
CH 4990 Special Topics in Chemistry: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
CH 6213 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Grades of C or better in CH 3213 and either CH 4523 or CH 4564). Three hours lecture. Primarily the study of the elements in light of the periodic law; emphasis on coordination number, molecular complexes, and nuclear chemistry
CH 6303 Environmental Chemistry I: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in CH 1223 or in CH 1244, junior standing). Three hours lecture. A systematic study of the basic concepts of environmental chemistry. Topics include air, water, soil chemistry, pollution, and environmental regulations
CH 6351 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory II: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CH 3311. Concurrent registration in CH 4353/6353). Three hours laboratory. Laboratory course to accompany CH 4353/6353
CH 6353 Analytical Chemistry II: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in CH 3313). Three hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. A study of instrument-based methods in analytical chemistry
CH 6413 Thermodynamics and Kinetics: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: PH 2213 or PH 1113, MA 1723, grade of C or better in CH 1223 or CH 1244). Three hours lecture. A study of the quantitative and theoretical properties of matter. Topics include chemical thermodynamics and kinetics, and solutions
CH 6423 Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: PH 2213 or PH 1113, MA 1723, grade of C or better in CH 1223 or CH 1244). Three hours lecture. Topics include solid state, surface chemistry, macromolecules, quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, and statistical thermodynamics
CH 6461 Practical Optical Spectroscopy: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite: Sophomore (4461) or Graduate standing (6461) or permission from instructor). One hour lecture and one hour lab. Practical applications of spectroscopy focused on techniques utilizing UV-vis spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, circular dichroism, and polarimetry. Students must illustrate fluency in data acquisition and extrapolation for professional presentation
CH 6471 Practical Vibrational Spectroscopy: 1 hour.
(Prerequisite: Sophomore (4471) or Graduate standing (6471) or permission from instructor). One hour lecture and one hour lab. Practical applications of spectroscopy focused on vibrational techniques utilizing infrared spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy. Students must illustrate fluency in data acquisition and extrapolation for professional presentation
CH 6511 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I: 1 hour.
(Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in CH 1221 and CH 1223 or in CH 1244. Prior credit or concurrent enrollment in CH 4513). Three hours laboratory. A laboratory course to accompany CH 4513/6513
CH 6513 Organic Chemistry I: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in CH 1223 or in CH 1244). Three hours lecture. A systematic study of organic chemistry including aliphatic, aromatic, and heterocyclic compounds
CH 6521 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II: 1 hour.
(Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in CH 4511/6511 and CH 4513/6513 or in CH 4554. Prior credit or concurrent enrollment in CH 4523). Three hours laboratory. A laboratory course to accompany CH 4523/6523
CH 6523 Organic Chemistry II: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in CH 4513/6513 or in CH 4554). Three hours lecture. A systematic study of organic chemistry including aliphatic, aromatic, and heterocyclic compounds
CH 6713 Study Abroad Tour: 3 hours.
Three hour study abroad. Experiential learning through travel abroad focusing on specialized areas of study in Chemistry
CH 6990 Special Topics in Chemistry: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
CH 7000 Directed Individual Study in Chemistry: 1-6 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged
CH 8000 Thesis Research/ Thesis in Chemistry: 1-13 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged
CH 8101 Current Problems in Chemistry: 1 hour.
One hour lecture. Introduction to chemistry research and the modern problems that are currently under investigation in the Department of Chemistry. Additional topics, including data management, best laboratory practices, laboratory management, and scientific communication skills will also be discussed to engage and empower new researchers
CH 8111 Professional Chemistry: 1 hour.
One hour lecture. Professionalism in chemistry as it applies to research, with emphasis on the different methods used for disseminating research results
CH 8203 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry II: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: CH 4213/6213 and CH 4423/6423). Three hours lecture. A systematic study of coordination compounds with emphasis upon the techniques
CH 8213 Organometallic Chemistry: 3 hours.
Three hours lecture. The preparation, bonding, structure, spectroscopy and reactions of main group or transition metal organometallic compounds and catalysis involving organometallic intermediates
CH 8223 Bioinorganic Chemistry: 3 hours.
(Graduate standing or permission from instructor.) Three hours lecture. This course is focused on the role metal ions play in biology. Topics studied here include the biology of metal ions, biocatalysis and metal-based biological reactions, bio-inspired catalysis, and a discussion of (bio)inorganic spectroscopy and related physical methods
CH 8313 Advanced Analytical Chemistry: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Basic principles and problems involved with chemical analysis
CH 8323 Mass Spectrometry: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of the instructor). This course is an introduction to the instrumentation, fundamental principles, and experimental methods associated with mass spectrometry. Furthermore, the course will serve as a survey of applications of mass spectrometry to various fields of chemical research
CH 8333 Advanced Instrumental Analysis: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: CH 4353/6353 or consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Fourier transform and laser methods of spectroscopy, surface analysis and their application to current analytical probelsm
CH 8343 Electroanalytical Chemistry: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Consent of instructor). Three hours lecture. Fundamentals of electrochemistry and application of electrochemical methods to analytical chemistry
CH 8383 Advanced Environmental Chemistry: 3 hours.
(Graduate standing or permission from instructor). Three hours lecture. This course is designed for graduate students in chemistry or other sciences interested in a systematic study of the basic concepts of environmental chemistry. Topics include air, water, soil chemistry, pollution, and environmental regulations
CH 8423 Molecular Structure: 3 hours.
(Prerequisites: consent of instructor. Three hours lecture. An introduction to various methods for studying molecular structure. Methods covered include quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, molecular spectroscopy, and nuclear chemistry
CH 8433 Theory of Solution NMR Spectroscopy: 3 hours.
An introductory graduate-level course covering the quantum mechanics and physical origins behind NMR spectroscopy, including small and large molecules. Topics include multidimensional NMR, relaxation, and chemical exchange
CH 8513 Synthetic Organic Chemistry: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: 12 credits in organic chemistry). Three hours lecture. The scope and limitations of commonly employed organic preparative methods. New and unusual reagents
CH 8523 Modern Organic Reactions and Mechanisms: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Eight credits in undergraduate organic chemistry). Three hours lecture. A study of the modern synthetic methodology and tactics with a short introduction to basic disconnection strategies, named reactions, and arrow-pushing mechanisms related to organic chemistry
CH 8543 Organic Spectroscopy: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: Eight credits in undergraduate organic chemistry). Three hours lecture. A study of various spectroscopic and spectrometric methods used to elucidate structure of organic compounds. Both theory and applications of these techniques will be discussed
CH 8553 Physical Organic Chemistry: 3 hours.
(Prerequisite: 12 credits in organic chemistry). Three hours lecture. A study of the interrelationships between structure and reactivity in organic molecules, including chemical equilibrium, kinetics, and thermodynamics as related to organic chemistry
CH 8613 Methods in Biophysical Chemistry: 3 hours.
Three hours leceture. Discussion of physical methods and conceptual models used to describe the behavior or biological macromolecules and biochemical reactions
CH 8711 Seminar: 1 hour.
One hour lecture. Reports on recent literature by students and staff. All graduate students in chemistry required to attend. One credit for each semester's participation. Up to a total of six credits allowed for Ph.D. candidates, and three for M.S
CH 8721 Seminar: 1 hour.
One hour lecture. Reports on recent literature by students and staff. All graduate students in chemistry required to attend. One credit for each semester's participation. Up to a total of six credits allowed for Ph.D. candidates, and three for M.S
CH 8731 Seminar: 1 hour.
One hour lecture. Reports on recent literature by students and staff. All graduate students in chemistry required to attend. One credit for each semester's participation. Up to a total of six credits allowed for Ph.D. candidates, and three for M.S
CH 8990 Special Topics in Chemistry: 1-9 hours.
Credit and title to be arranged. This course is to be used on a limited basis to offer developing subject matter areas not covered in existing courses. (Courses limited to two offerings under one title within two academic years)
CH 9000 Dissertation Research/ Dissertation in Chemistry: 1-13 hours.
Hours and credits to be arranged