Department of Chemistry > Undergraduate Catalog | The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Chair: David E. Graves

The Department of Chemistry provides several undergraduate degree programs for chemistry majors and general course offerings for non-majors. All B.S. degrees are designed to comply with American Chemical Society (ACS) accreditation standards and provide a strong foundation in chemistry that prepares students to be highly qualified to work as professional chemists, pursue advanced studies leading to the Ph.D. degree in chemistry or biochemistry, or gain admission to professional schools in medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, work as forensic chemists in regional, state, and federal forensic laboratories, work as professional chemists in industrial or government laboratories, or work as chemistry educators.

The department offers the following ACS-approved B.S. degrees in chemistry as well as a minor in chemistry:

Major in Chemistry
Major in Chemistry with a Biochemistry Track
Major in Chemistry with a Chemical Education Track
Major in Chemistry with a Forensic Chemistry Track
Major in Chemistry with a Polymer Chemistry Track

The B.S. degree in chemistry with a biochemistry track, or a B.S. degree in chemistry, with biology as a minor, is recommended for students with career interests in medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, or other health-related fields. Students whose interests include careers in federal, state, or local forensic laboratories are encouraged to obtain a degree in chemistry with the forensic chemistry track.

Brochures that delineate the required curricula and career opportunities associated with the B.S. degree in chemistry and all available options, an annual schedule of courses, and a suggested program of study are available from the Department of Chemistry Advising Office and on the Department of Chemistry website.(www.uab.edu/chemistry)

An exciting feature of the Department of Chemistry’s B.S. degree is the opportunities for undergraduate chemistry majors to participate in world-class research programs. Students are encouraged to become involved in research early in their undergraduate careers. Students are engaged in all aspects of meaningful and significant research programs covering a variety of projects and encompassing every area of chemistry, biochemistry, and extending into interdisciplinary programs within the UAB biomedical research complex. Students demonstrating success in their research projects are encouraged to present their work at regional and national scientific meetings supported by departmental travel grants.

All students majoring in chemistry are required to meet with the Department of Chemistry Undergraduate Advisor (Mr. James Grimes) each term prior to registration (205-934-7529) or chemadvise@uab.edu.

Grade Point Average

At least a 2.0 average for all required chemistry courses and a 2.0 average for all required chemistry courses taken at UAB are compulsory for either a major or minor in chemistry. The current UAB course repeat policy and course forgiveness policy will be used in calculating the grade point average.

Transfer Credit

Chemistry courses in which a grade of D or F is earned at another institution cannot be applied toward requirements for the chemistry major or minor. Students will not be given more semester-hours credit toward the major or minor than awarded for equivalent courses at UAB. Transfer students must complete at least two of the following courses (with laboratories) at UAB, and at least one of these courses must be at the 200 level or higher in order to qualify for the minor:

Requirements		Hours
CH 115	General Chemistry I	3
CH 117	General Chemistry II	3
CH 235	Organic Chemistry I	3
CH 237	Organic Chemistry II	3
CH 325	Physical Chemistry I: Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics	4
CH 326	Structure/Bonding and Molecular Spectroscopy	4
CH 345	Inorganic Chemistry: Principles and Applications of Chemical Periodicty	4
CH 355	Quantitative Analysis Techniques	4
CH 450	Instrumental Analysis	4
CH 480	Introduction to Polymer Chemistry I	4
CH 481	Introduction to Polymer Chemistry II	4

A minimum of nine semester hours required for the major (at or above the 400 level) must be completed at UAB. Courses taken under the Cooperative Exchange Program must be approved in advance and in writing by the department chair in order for those courses to be accepted for credit. Online chemistry lectures and/or online chemistry labs are NOT acceptable for credit toward the chemistry major or chemistry minor.

Core Curriculum for Chemistry

Core Curriculum

Hours

Area I. Written Composition

6 hours

Effective written communication skills are essential in a literate society. Requirements include six semester hours in written composition. UAB students must complete EH 101 English Composition I and EH 102 English Composition II with the grade of C or better within their first 30 hours or as soon as possible thereafter.

Requirements		Hours
EH 101	English Composition I	3
EH 102	English Composition II	3

Area II. Humanities and Fine Arts

12 hours

Study in the humanities addresses the ability to deal with questions of values, ethics, or aesthetics as they are represented in literature, philosophy, religion, and the arts, and is fundamental to general education. Requirements include at least 12 semester hours in humanities with a minimum of three semester hours in literature, three semester hours in the fine arts, and the remaining hours from the humanities and/or fine arts. In addition to literature, disciplines in the humanities include, but are not limited to, philosophy, religious studies, speech, foreign languages, art, music, theatre, and dance. As part of the common Core Curriculum, students must complete a six-semester hour sequence either in literature (Area II) or in history (Area IV).

The following courses satisfy Area II of the Core Curriculum:

Requirements		Hours
AAS 200	Introduction to African-American Studies	3
ARA 101	Introductory Arabic I	3
ARA 102	Introductory Arabic II	3
ARH 101	The Art Experience	3
ARH 203	Ancient and Medieval Art	3
ARH 204	Renaissance through Modern Art	3
ARH 206	Survey of Asian Art	3
CHI 101	Introductory Chinese I	3
CHI 102	Introductory Chinese II	3
CMST 101	Public Speaking	3
EH 216	Introduction to Literature	3
EH 217	World Literature I: Before 1660	3
EH 218	World Literature II: 1660-Present	3
EH 221	British and Irish Literature I: Before 1800	3
EH 222	British and Irish Literature II: 1800-Present	3
EH 223	American Literature I: Before 1865	3
EH 224	American Literature II: 1865-Present	3
FLL 120	Foreign Cultures	3
FLL 220	Foreign Literatures in English Translation	3
FR 101	Introductory French I	4
FR 102	Introductory French II	4
FR 108	Introductory Intensive French	4
FR 201	Intermediate French I	3
FR 202	Intermediate French II	3
GN 101	Introductory German I	4
GN 102	Introductory German II	4
GN 201	Intermediate German I	3
GN 202	Intermediate German II	3
GN 204	Readings in German Literature	3
ITL 101	Introductory Italian I	3
ITL 102	Introductory Italian II	3
JPA 101	Introductory Japanese I	3
JPA 102	Introductory Japanese II	3
MU 120	Music Appreciation	3
PHL 100	Introduction to Philosophy	3
PHL 115	Contemporary Moral Issues	3
PHL 116	Bioethics	3
PHL 120	Practical Reasoning	3
PHL 125	Introduction to Ethics	3
PHL 203	Philosophy of Religion	3
SPA 101	Introductory Spanish I /QL	4
SPA 102	Introductory Spanish II	4
SPA 108	Introductory Intensive Spanish	4
SPA 201	Intermediate Spanish I	3
SPA 202	Intermediate Spanish II	3
THR 100	Introduction to the Theatre	3
THR 105	Introduction to Dance	3
THR 200	Plays on Film	3

Area III. Natural Sciences and Mathematics

11 hours

Study in the natural sciences and mathematics emphasizes the scientific method and applies quantitative or inductive reasoning. Requirements include at least 11 semester hours with at least three semester hours in mathematics at the pre-calculus algebra level or higher and at least eight semester hours in the natural sciences. All courses in the natural sciences must include laboratory experiences. Disciplines in the natural sciences include, but are not limited to, astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, and physics. UAB students must take the required three semester hours in mathematics within their first 60 hours or as soon as possible thereafter.

The following courses satisfy Area III of the Core Curriculum:

Requirements		Hours
AST 101 & AST 111	Astronomy of the Universe and Astronomy of the Universe Laboratory	4
AST 102 & AST 112	Astronomy of Stellar Systems and Astronomy of Stellar Systems Laboratory	4
AST 103 & AST 113	Astronomy of the Solar System and Astronomy of the Solar Systems Laboratory	4
AST 105 & AST 115	Extraterrestrial Life and Extraterrestrial Life Laboratory	4
BY 101 & BY 102	Topics in Contemporary Biology and Topics Contemporary Biology Laboratory	4
BY 111 & BY 112	Extended Topics in Contemporary Biology and Ext Topics Contemporary Biology Laboratory	4
BY 123	Introductory Biology I	4
BY 124	Introductory Biology II	4
CH 105 & CH 106	Introductory Chemistry I and Introductory Chemistry I Laboratory	4
CH 107 & CH 108	Introductory Chemistry II and Introductory Chemistry II Laboratory	4
CH 115 & CH 116	General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory	4
CH 117 & CH 118	General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory	4
ENV 108 & ENV 109	Human Population and the Earth s Environment and Laboratory in Environmental Science	4
ES 101 & ES 102	Physical Geology and Physical Geology Laboratory	4
ES 103 & ES 104	History of the Earth and History of the Earth Laboratory	4
MA 105	Pre-Calculus Algebra	3
MA 106	Pre-Calculus Trigonometry	3
MA 107	Precalculus Algebra and Trigonometry	4
MA 109	Survey of Calculus	3
MA 110	Finite Mathematics	3
MA 125	Calculus I	4
MA 126	Calculus II	4
MA 227	Calculus III	4
MA 252	Introduction to Differential Equations	3
MA 260	Introduction to Linear Algebra	3
PH 201	College Physics I	4
PH 202	College Physics II	4
PH 221	General Physics I	4
PH 222	General Physics II	4
PHS 101	Physical Science	4

Area IV. History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences

12 hours

Study in history and the social and behavioral sciences deals primarily with the study of human behavior, social and political structures, and economics. Requirements include 12 semester hours with at least a three-semester hour course in history and at least six semester hours from among other disciplines in the social and behavioral sciences. Disciplines include, but are not limited to, anthropology, economics, geography, political science, psychology, and sociology. As part of the common Core Curriculum, students must complete a six-semester hour sequence either in literature (Area II) or in history (Area IV).

The following courses satisfy Area IV of the Core Curriculum:

Requirements		Hours
ANTH 101	Introduction to Cultural Anthropology	3
ANTH 106	Introductory Archaeology	3
ANTH 120	Language and Culture	3
CMST 105	Introduction to Human Communication	3
EC 210	Principles of Microeconomics	3
EC 211	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
GEO 121	World Regional Geography	3
HY 101	Western Civilization I	3
HY 102	Western Civilization II	3
HY 104	World History to 1600	3
HY 105	World History 1600 to the Present	3
HY 120	The United States To 1877	3
HY 121	The United States Since 1877	3
ITS 101	Introduction to International Studies	3
PSC 101	Introduction to American Government	3
PSC 102	Introduction to Comparative Politics	3
PSC 103	Introduction to International Relations	3
PSC 221	American State and Local Government	3
PY 101	Introduction to Psychology	3
PY 201	Honors Introduction to Psychology	3
PY 212	Developmental Psychology	3
SOC 100	Introduction to Sociology	3
SOC 245	Contemporary Social Problems	3
WS 100	Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies	3

Area V. Pre-Professional, Pre-Major, and Elective Courses

Certain degrees/major may require students to take additional required courses and/or elective courses appropriate to the individual degree or program. Students should consult the appropriate college or school section of this catalog to see whether Area V requirements apply to them.

Total Semester Hours:

Graduate Programs

The Department of Chemistry offers graduate study leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy. Further information may be obtained from the Chair of the Department of Chemistry, the UAB Graduate School Catalog, or the departmental web site (http://www.uab.edu/chemistry).

Major in Chemistry

Major in Chemistry with a Biochemistry Track

Major in Chemistry with a Forensic Chemistry Track

Major in Chemistry with a Chemical Education Track

Major in Chemistry with a Polymer Chemistry Track

Major Requirements for Chemistry

Requirements		Hours
Mathematics Requirement
MA 126	Calculus II	4
Physics
Select one of the following:		8
PH 201 & PH 202	College Physics I and College Physics II
PH 221 & PH 222	General Physics I and General Physics II ¹
Organic Chemistry
CH 235	Organic Chemistry I	3
CH 236	Organic Chemistry I Laboratory	1
or CH 234	Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (Honors)
CH 237	Organic Chemistry II	3
CH 238	Organic Chemistry II Laboratory	1
or CH 239	Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (Honors)
Analytical / Inorganic / Physical Chemistry
CH 325	Physical Chemistry I: Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics	4
CH 326	Physical Chemistry II: Structure/Bonding and Molecular Spectroscopy	4
CH 345	Inorganic Chemistry: Principles and Applications of Chemical Periodicity	4
CH 355	Quantitative Analysis	4
Biochemistry
CH 460	Fundamentals of Biochemistry	3
Chemistry Electives
Select one of the following:		3-6
CH 440	Transition Metal Chemistry ²
CH 450	Instrumental Analysis
CH 451	Chemometrics ²
CH 461	Advanced Biochemistry I ²
CH 462	Advanced Biochemistry II ²
CH 463	Biochemistry Laboratory
CH 464	Physical Biochemistry Laboratory
CH 471	Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery ²
CH 472	Chemistry of Natural Products ²
CH 480	Polymer Chemistry I
CH 481	Polymer Chemistry II
CH 497	Undergraduate Research (two terms strongly recommended)
Capstone Requirement
Select one of the following:		3-4
CH 493	Chemistry in Culture & Ethics
or CH 495 & CH 497	Ethics in Chemical Research and Undergraduate Research
Total Hours		45-49

¹	The calculus-based PH 221 - PH 222 sequence is strongly recommended.
²	To count this course as the chemistry elective requires also taking CH 297Undergraduate Research Experiences before graduation

GPA and Residency Requirement

At least a 2.0 average in all required chemistry courses and a 2.0 average in all required chemistry courses taken at UAB are mandatory for a major in chemistry.
A minimum of nine semester hours in the major at or above the 400 level must be taken at UAB.
The current UAB course forgiveness policy will be used in calculating the grade point average.
No "D" or "F" grades in chemistry courses are applied from transfer credit toward the chemistry major.
Online chemistry lectures and/or online chemistry labs are NOT acceptable for credit toward the chemistry major or minor.

Additional Requirements

Requirements		Hours
General Electives		15-19
Students must take general electives (and the FYE/FLC requirement, if applicable) to reach the 120 semester hour requirement.
Total Hours		15-19

Major Requirements for Chemistry with Biochemistry Track

Requirements		Hours
Mathematics Requirements
MA 126	Calculus II	4
Biology
BY 123	Introductory Biology I	4
BY 124	Introductory Biology II	4
Biology
Select one of the following:		3-4
BY 210	Genetics
BY 271	Biology of Microorganisms
BY 330	Cell Biology
Physics
Select one of the following:		8
PH 201 & PH 202	College Physics I and College Physics II
PH 221 & PH 222	General Physics I and General Physics II ¹
Organic Chemistry
CH 235	Organic Chemistry I	3
CH 236	Organic Chemistry I Laboratory	1
or CH 234	Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (Honors)
CH 237	Organic Chemistry II	3
CH 238	Organic Chemistry II Laboratory	1
or CH 239	Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (Honors)
Analytical / Inorganic / Physical Chemistry
CH 325	Physical Chemistry I: Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics	4
CH 326	Physical Chemistry II: Structure/Bonding and Molecular Spectroscopy	4
CH 345	Inorganic Chemistry: Principles and Applications of Chemical Periodicity	4
CH 355	Quantitative Analysis	4
Biochemistry
CH 460	Fundamentals of Biochemistry	3
CH 461	Advanced Biochemistry I	3
Biochemistry Elective
Select one of the following:		3
CH 462	Advanced Biochemistry II
CH 463	Biochemistry Laboratory
CH 464	Physical Biochemistry Laboratory
Capstone Requirement
Select one of the following:		3-4
CH 493	Chemistry in Culture & Ethics
or CH 495 & CH 497	Ethics in Chemical Research and Undergraduate Research
Total Hours		59-61

¹	The calculus based PH 221 & PH 222 is strongly recommended.

GPA and Residency Requirement

At least a 2.0 average in all required chemistry courses and a 2.0 average in all required chemistry courses taken at UAB must be achieved for a major in chemistry with Biochemistry track.
A minimum of nine semester hours at or above the 400 level in the major must be taken at UAB.
The current UAB course forgiveness policy will be used in calculating the grade point average.
No "D" or "F" grades in chemistry courses are applied from transfer credit toward the chemistry major.
Online chemistry lectures and/or online chemistry labs are NOT acceptable for credit toward the chemistry major or minor.

Additional Requirements

Requirements		Hours
General Electives
Students must take general electives (and the FYE/FLC requirement, if applicable) to reach the 120 semester hour requirement.		15-19
Total Hours		15-19

Major Requirements for Chemistry with Forensic Chemistry Track

Requirements		Hours
Mathematics Requirements
MA 126	Calculus II	4
Communication Studies
CMST 101	Public Speaking	3
Biology ²
BY 123	Introductory Biology I	4
BY 124	Introductory Biology II	4
BY 210	Genetics	3
BY 311	Molecular Genetics	3
BY 429	Evolution	3
Physics
Select one of the following:		8
PH 201 & PH 202	College Physics I and College Physics II
PH 221 & PH 222	General Physics I and General Physics II ²
Organic Chemistry
CH 235	Organic Chemistry I	3
CH 234	Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (Honors)	1
or CH 236	Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
CH 237	Organic Chemistry II	3
CH 238	Organic Chemistry II Laboratory	1
or CH 239	Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (Honors)
Analytical/Inorganic/Physical Chemistry
CH 325	Physical Chemistry I: Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics	4
CH 326	Physical Chemistry II: Structure/Bonding and Molecular Spectroscopy	4
CH 345	Inorganic Chemistry: Principles and Applications of Chemical Periodicity	4
CH 355	Quantitative Analysis	4
CH 450	Instrumental Analysis	4
Biochemistry
CH 460	Fundamentals of Biochemistry	3
CH 463	Biochemistry Laboratory	3
Justice Science
JS 110	Introduction to Forensic Science	3
JS 120	Introduction to Statistics	3
JS 250	Criminalistics: An Overview	3
or JS 350	Advanced Criminalistics
JS 352	Forensic Science Laboratory III	3
JS 567	Forensic Toxicology	3
or JS 677	Special Topics in Forensic Toxicology
Internship
CH 297	Undergraduate Research Experiences ⁴	1
Research
CH 497	Undergraduate Research	3
Capstone Requirement
Select one of the following:		1-3
CH 493	Chemistry in Culture & Ethics
or CH 495	Ethics in Chemical Research
Total Hours		86-88

¹	Completion automatically satisfies three semester hours of Core Curriculum Area II: Fine Art & Humanities.
²	These courses may constitute a biology minor; please see biology department advisor or GPS if interested in this minor.
³	The calculus based sequence PH 221 & PH 222 is strongly recommended.
⁴	Requires formal admission to the forensic chemistry track.

GPA and Residency Requirement

A student may apply for admission to the forensic chemistry track upon successful completion of CH 237 Organic Chemistry II and CH 238 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory or CH 239 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory Honors.
A minimum of nine semester hours of required chemistry courses in the major must be taken at UAB prior to admission to this track.
At least a 3.0 grade point average in all required chemistry courses and a 3.0 average in all required chemistry courses taken at UAB must be achieved for admission to the forensic chemistry track.
At least a 2.0 average in all required chemistry courses and a 2.0 average in all required chemistry courses taken at UAB must be achieved for a major in chemistry with the forensic chemistry track.
A minimum of nine semester hours at or above the 400 level in the major must be taken at UAB. The current UAB course forgiveness policy will be used in calculating the grade point average.
No "D" or "F" grades in chemistry courses are applied from transfer credit to meet these requirements.
Online chemistry lectures and/or online chemistry labs are NOT acceptable for credit toward the chemistry major or minor.

Additional Requirements

FYE/FLC Requirement

Students must also fulfill the FYC/FLC Requirement, if applicable.

Major Requirements for Chemistry with Chemical Education Track

Requirements		Hours
Mathematics Requirement
MA 126	Calculus II	4
Physics
Select one of the following:		8
PH 201 & PH 202	College Physics I and College Physics II
PH 221 & PH 222	General Physics I and General Physics II ¹
Organic Chemistry
CH 235	Organic Chemistry I	3
CH 236	Organic Chemistry I Laboratory	1
or CH 234	Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (Honors)
CH 237	Organic Chemistry II	3
CH 238	Organic Chemistry II Laboratory	1
or CH 239	Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (Honors)
Analytical/Inorganic/Physical Chemistry
CH 325	Physical Chemistry I: Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics	4
or CH 326	Physical Chemistry II: Structure/Bonding and Molecular Spectroscopy
CH 345	Inorganic Chemistry: Principles and Applications of Chemical Periodicity	4
CH 355	Quantitative Analysis	4
Biochemistry
CH 460	Fundamentals of Biochemistry	3
Chemistry Electives
Select one of the following:		3-6
CH 440	Transition Metal Chemistry ²
CH 450	Instrumental Analysis
CH 451	Chemometrics ²
CH 459	Spec Topics in Analytical Chem
CH 461	Advanced Biochemistry I ²
CH 462	Advanced Biochemistry II ²
CH 463	Biochemistry Laboratory
CH 464	Physical Biochemistry Laboratory
CH 465	Structural Biochemistry
CH 471	Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery ²
CH 472	Chemistry of Natural Products ²
CH 480	Polymer Chemistry I
CH 481	Polymer Chemistry II
CH 497	Undergraduate Research (two terms strongly recommended)
Chemistry Teaching Methods
CH 498	Chemistry Teaching Methods	3
Capstone Requirement
Select one of the following:		3-4
CH 493	Chemistry in Culture & Ethics
or CH 495 & CH 497	Ethics in Chemical Research and Undergraduate Research
Total Hours		44-48

¹	The calculus based PH 221-PH 222sequence is strongly recommended.
²	To count this course as the chemistry elective requires also taking CH 297 Undergraduate Research Experiences before graduation.

GPA and Residency Requirement

At least a 2.0 average in all required chemistry courses and a 2.0 average in all required chemistry courses taken at UAB must be achieved for a major in the chemical education track.
A minimum of nine semester hours in the major at or above the 400 level must be taken at UAB. The current UAB course forgiveness policy will be used in calculating the grade point average.
No "D" or "F" grades in chemistry courses are applied from transfer credit toward the chemistry major.
Online chemistry lectures and/or online chemistry labs are NOT acceptable for credit toward the chemistry major or minor.

Additional Requirements

Requirements		Hours
General Electives
Students must take general electives (and the FYE/FLC requirement, if applicable) to reach the 120 semester hour requirement.		31-34
Total Hours		31-34

Major Requirements for Chemistry with Polymer Chemistry Track

Requirements		Hours
Mathematics Requirement
MA 126	Calculus II	4
Physics
Select one of the following:		8
PH 201 & PH 202	College Physics I and College Physics II
PH 221 & PH 222	General Physics I and General Physics II ¹
Organic Chemistry
CH 235	Organic Chemistry I	3
CH 236	Organic Chemistry I Laboratory	1
or CH 234	Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (Honors)
CH 237	Organic Chemistry II	3
CH 238	Organic Chemistry II Laboratory	1
or CH 239	Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (Honors)
Analytical/Inorganic/Physical Chemistry
CH 325	Physical Chemistry I: Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics	4
CH 326	Physical Chemistry II: Structure/Bonding and Molecular Spectroscopy	4
CH 345	Inorganic Chemistry: Principles and Applications of Chemical Periodicity	4
CH 355	Quantitative Analysis	4
Biochemistry
CH 460	Fundamentals of Biochemistry	3
Polymer
CH 480	Polymer Chemistry I	4
CH 481	Polymer Chemistry II	4
Materials Science and Engineering
MSE 280	Engineering Materials	3
MSE 413	Composite Materials ²	3
MSE 430	Polymeric Materials ²	3
Capstone Requirement
Select one of the following:		3-4
CH 493	Chemistry in Culture & Ethics
or CH 495 & CH 497	Ethics in Chemical Research and Undergraduate Research
Total Hours		59-60

¹	The calculus based PH 221-PH 222 sequence is strongly recommended.
²	MSE 281 may be a required prerequisite.

GPA Requirement

At least a 2.0 average in all required chemistry courses and a 2.0 average in all required chemistry courses taken at UAB must be achieved for a major in the polymer chemistry track.
A minimum of nine semester hours in the major at or above the 400 level must be taken at UAB.
The current UAB course forgiveness policy will be used in calculating the grade point average.
No "D" or "F" grades in chemistry courses are applied from transfer credit toward the chemistry major.
Online chemistry lectures and/or online chemistry labs are NOT acceptable for credit toward the chemistry major or minor.

Additional Requirements

Requirements		Hours
General Electives
Students must take general electives (and the FYE/FLC requirement, if applicable) to reach the 120 semester hour requirement.		13-19
Total Hours		13-19

Proposed Program of Study for a Major in Chemistry

ACS Approved (2013/2014)

Freshman
First Term	Hours	Second Term	Hours
CH 115 & 115R	3	CH 117 & 117R	3
CH 116	1	CH 118	1
EH 101	3	EH 102	3
MA 125	4	MA 126	4
Core Curriculum (e.g. HY 101)¹	3	Core Curriculum (e.g. PH 116)¹	3
FYE/FLC Course (credit hours may vary)	2
	16		14
Sophomore
First Term	Hours	Second Term	Hours
CH 235 & 235R	3	CH 237 & 237R	3
CH 236	1	CH 238	1
Core Curriculum (e.g. EH 216)¹	3	Core Curriculum (e.g. PY 101)¹	3
Core Curriculum (e.g. THR 100)¹	3	Core Curriculum (e.g. HY 102)¹	3
Core Curriculum (e.g. SOC 100)¹	3	Core Curriculum (e.g. CM 101)¹	3
Electives	2-3	Electives	2
	15-16		15
Junior
First Term	Hours	Second Term	Hours
CH 345 & 345L	4	CH 355 & 355L	4
PH 221 & 221R & 221L²	4	PH 222 & 222R & 222L²	4
Electives	7	Electives	7
	15		15
Senior
First Term	Hours	Second Term	Hours
CH 325 & 325L	4	CH 326 & 326L	4
CH 460	3	CH 493	3
Electives	8	Chemistry Elective (400 level)¹	3
		Electives	5
	15		15
Total credit hours: 120-121

¹	See GPS for list of courses that can satisfy core and/or major requirements.
²	The calculus based physics sequence PH 221 & PH 222 is strongly recommended instead of the PH 201 & PH 202 sequence.

Proposed Program of Study for a Major in Chemistry with a Biochemistry Track

ACS Approved (2013-2014)

Freshman
First Term	Hours	Second Term	Hours
CH 115 & 115R	3	CH 117 & 117R	3
CH 116	1	CH 118	1
EH 101	3	EH 102	3
MA 125	4	MA 126	4
BY 123 & 123L	4	BY 124 & 124L	4
FYE/FLC Course (hours may vary)	2
	17		15
Sophomore
First Term	Hours	Second Term	Hours
CH 235 & 235R	3	CH 237 & 237R	3
CH 236	1	CH 238	1
PH 221 & 221R & 221L²	4	PH 222 & 222R & 222L²	4
Core Curriculum (e.g. EH 216)¹	3	Core Curriculum (e.g. HY 101)¹	3
Core Curriculum (e.g. THR 100)¹	3	Core Curriculum (e.g. PHL 116)¹	3
Elective	1	Elective	1
	15		15
Junior
First Term	Hours	Second Term	Hours
CH 345 & 345L	4	CH 461	3
CH 460	3	CH 355 & 355L	4
Core Curriculum (e.g. HY 102)¹	3	BY 210³	3
Core Curriculum (e.g. PY 101)¹	3	Core Curriculum (e.g. SOC 100)¹	3
Electives	2	Electives	2
	15		15
Senior
First Term	Hours	Second Term	Hours
CH 325	4	CH 326 & 326L	4
CH 325L	0	CH 464	3
Core Curriculum (e.g. CM 101)¹	3	CH 493	3
Electives	8	Electives	3
	15		13
Total credit hours: 120

¹	See GPS for list of courses that can satisfy core and/or major requirements.
²	The calculus-based physics sequence, PH 221 & PH 222, is strongly recommended, instead of the PH 201 & PH 202 sequence.
³	May also choose BY 330 or BY 271/BY 271L.

Proposed Program of Study for a Major in Chemistry with a Chemical Education Track

ACS Approved (2013/2014)

Freshman
First Term	Hours	Second Term	Hours
CH 115 & 115R	3	CH 117 & 117R	3
CH 116	1	CH 118	1
EH 101	3	EH 102	3
MA 125	4	MA 126	4
Core Curriculum (e.g. HY 101)¹	3	Core Curriculum (e.g. PHL 115)¹	3
FYE/FLC (Credit hours may vary)	2
	16		14
Sophomore
First Term	Hours	Second Term	Hours
CH 235 & 235R	3	CH 237 & 237R	3
CH 236	1	CH 238	1
PH 221 & 221L & 221R²	4	PH 222 & 222R & 222L²	4
THR 100¹	3	Core Curriculum (e.g. CM 101)¹	3
Core Curriculum (e.g. EH 216)¹	3	Elective	4
Core Curriculum (e.g. THR 100)¹	3
	17		15
Junior
First Term	Hours	Second Term	Hours
CH 345 & 345L	4	CH 355 & 355L	4
CH 460	3	Core Curriculum (e.g. PY 101)
Core Curriculum (e.g. HY 102)¹	3	Chemistry Elective (400 level)³	3
Core Curriculum (e.g. ANTH 101)¹	3	Electives	6
Elective	2
	15		13
Senior
First Term	Hours	Second Term	Hours
CH 325	4	CH 498	3
CH 325L	0	CH 495	1
Electives	11	Electives	11
	15		15
Total credit hours: 120

This program alone DOES NOT lead to certification to teach chemistry. Advising in the School of Education is STRONGLY recommended.

¹	See GPS for list of courses that can satisfy core and/or major requirements.
²	The calculus-based physics sequence, PH 221 and PH 222, is strongly recommended, instead of the PH 201 and PH 202 sequence.

Proposed Program of Study for a Major in Chemistry with a Forensic Chemistry Track

ACS Approved (2013/2014)

Freshman
First Term	Hours	Second Term	Hours
CH 115 & 115R	3	CH 117 & 117R	3
CH 116	1	CH 118	1
EH 101	3	EH 102	3
MA 125	4	MA 126	4
BY 123 & 123L	4	BY 124 & 124L	4
	15		15
Sophomore
First Term	Hours	Second Term	Hours	Summer Term	Hours
CH 235 & 235R	3	CH 237 & 237R	3	CH 460	3
CH 236	1	CH 238	1
JS 110	3	JS 352	3
JS 120	3	BY 210	3
Core curriculum (e.g. THR 100)¹	3	Core Curriculum (e.g. HY 101)¹	3
Core Curriculum (e.g. EH 216)¹	3	Core Curriculum (e.g. PHL 116)¹	3
	16		16		3
Junior
First Term	Hours	Second Term	Hours	Summer Term	Hours
CH 345 & 345L	4	CH 355 & 355L	4	CH 463	3
BY 311	3	BY 429	3
PH 221 & 221R & 221L²	4	PH 222 & 222R & 222L²	4
JS 250 or 350	3	Core Curriculum (e.g. SOC 100)¹	3
Core Curriculum (e.g. HY 102)
	14		14		3
Senior
First Term	Hours	Second Term	Hours	Summer Term	Hours
CH 325 & 325L	4	CH 326 & 326L	4	CH 297	1
CH 450 & 450L	4	CH 495	1
CH 497	3	Core Curriculum (e.g. PY 101)¹	3
JS 567 or 677	3	Core Curriculum (e.g. CM 101)¹	3
	14		11		1
Total credit hours: 122

¹	See GPS for list of courses that can satisfy core and/or major requirements.
²	The calculus-based physics sequence, PH 221 and PH 222, is strongly recommended, instead of the PH 201 and PH 202 sequence.

Proposed Program of Study for a Major in Chemistry with a Polymer Chemistry Track

ACS Approved (2013/2014)

Freshman
First Term	Hours	Second Term	Hours
CH 115 & 115R	3	CH 117 & 117R	3
CH 116	1	CH 118	1
EH 101	3	EH 102	3
MA 125	4	MA 126	4
FYE/FLC (Credit hours vary.)	2	Core Curriculum (e.g. HY 101)¹	3
Elective	2	Elective	1
	15		15
Sophomore
First Term	Hours	Second Term	Hours
CH 235 & 235R	3	CH 237 & 237R	3
CH 236	1	CH 238	1
Core Curriculum (e.g. EH 216)¹	3	Core Curriculum (e.g. CM 101)¹	3
Core Curriculum (e.g. THR 100)¹	3	Core Curriculum (e.g. ANTH 101)¹	3
Core Curriculum (e.g. PHL 115)¹	3	Core Curriculum (e.g. HY 102)¹	3
MSE 280	3	Elective (MSE 281)	3
	16		16
Junior
First Term	Hours	Second Term	Hours
CH 345 & 345L	4	PH 222 & 222R & 222L²	4
MSE 413	3	CH 355 & 355L	4
PH 221 & 221R & 221L²	4	Electives	7
Core Curriculum (e.g. PY 101)¹	3
Elective	1
	15		15
Senior
First Term	Hours	Second Term	Hours
CH 325 & 325L	4	CH 326 & 326L	4
CH 460	3	CH 480 & 480L	4
CH 481 & 481L	4	CH 493	3
MSE 430	3	Elective	3
	14		14
Total credit hours: 120

¹	See GPS for list of courses that can satisfy core and/or major requirements.
²	The calculus-based physics sequence, PH 221 & PH 222, is strongly recommended, instead of the PH 201 & PH 202 sequence.

Minor Requirements for Chemistry

Requirements		Hours
Required Chemistry Courses
CH 115	General Chemistry I ¹	3
CH 114	General Chemistry I Laboratory (Honors) ¹	1
or CH 116	General Chemistry I Laboratory
CH 117	General Chemistry II ¹	3
CH 118	General Chemistry II Laboratory ¹	1
or CH 119	General Chemistry II Laboratory (Honors)
CH 235	Organic Chemistry I	3
CH 234	Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (Honors)	1
or CH 236	Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
CH 237	Organic Chemistry II	3
CH 238	Organic Chemistry II Laboratory	1
or CH 239	Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (Honors)
Chemistry Elective
Select one of the following:		3-4
CH 325	Physical Chemistry I: Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics
CH 326	Physical Chemistry II: Structure/Bonding and Molecular Spectroscopy
CH 345	Inorganic Chemistry: Principles and Applications of Chemical Periodicity
CH 355	Quantitative Analysis
CH 440	Transition Metal Chemistry
CH 450	Instrumental Analysis
CH 451	Chemometrics
CH 459	Spec Topics in Analytical Chem
CH 460	Fundamentals of Biochemistry
CH 461	Advanced Biochemistry I
CH 462	Advanced Biochemistry II
CH 463	Biochemistry Laboratory
CH 464	Physical Biochemistry Laboratory
CH 471	Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery
CH 472	Chemistry of Natural Products
CH 480	Polymer Chemistry I
CH 481	Polymer Chemistry II
Total Hours		19-20

¹	May also satisfy the Core Curriculum Area III: Natural Sciences requirement.

GPA & Residency Requirement

At least a 2.0 average in required chemistry courses and a 2.0 average in required chemistry courses taken at UAB are mandatory for a minor in chemistry.
The current UAB course forgiveness policy will be used in calculating the grade point average.
Chemistry courses in which a grade of "D" or "F" is earned at another institution cannot be applied toward requirements for the chemistry major or minor.
Students will not be given more semester-hours credit toward the major or minor than awarded for equivalent courses at UAB.
In addition to the requirements listed above, transfer students must complete at least two of these courses (with laboratories) at UAB, and at least one of these courses must be at the 200 level or higher in order to qualify for the minor.
Online chemistry lectures and/or online chemistry labs are NOT acceptable for credit toward the chemistry major or minor.

Honors Program in Chemistry

Purpose

The Chemistry Honors Program is aimed toward outstanding chemistry majors and is designed to enhance the students’ problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills. The program provides an excellent preparation for graduate school or professional careers.

Eligibility

Acceptance into the Chemistry Honors Program requires the student to:

Have earned a 3.25 GPA in required chemistry courses attempted;
Have earned a 3.0 GPA overall;

Have completed the following courses:

Requirements		Hours
CH 115	General Chemistry I	3
CH 116	General Chemistry I Laboratory	1
or CH 114	General Chemistry I Laboratory (Honors)
CH 117	General Chemistry II	3
CH 118	General Chemistry II Laboratory	1
or CH 119	General Chemistry II Laboratory Honors -
CH 235	Organic Chemistry I	3
CH 236	Organic Chemistry I Laboratory	1
or CH 234	Organic Chemistry I Laboratory Honors
CH 237	Organic Chemistry II	3
CH 238	Organic Chemistry II Laboratory	1
or CH 239	Organic Chemistry II Laboratory Honors

Have arranged with a faculty mentor to do a research project in chemistry; and
Have submitted the honors program application form and a one-page honors research proposal to the Chemistry Honors Director.

Requirements

Approval of the Chemistry Honors Director.
Completion of 6 semester hours of undergraduate research CH 497.
Students in the Chemistry Honors Program will be required to complete the following:
Enrollment in Honors Thesis, CH 499, requiring a senior thesis written in ACS format for a scientific paper.
An oral presentation and defense of the thesis before the student’s Honors Research Committee.

Where appropriate, the Honors Committee may recommend that chemistry honors students make a formal presentation of their work at the annual meeting of the Alabama Academy of Science or a regional or national meeting of the American Chemical Society.

Benefits

In addition to the benefits associated with a mentoring program that fosters a spirit of inquiry, independence, and initiative and integrates the student’s prior course work into a working knowledge of chemistry in the laboratory, the student who completes the program will graduate “With Honors in Chemistry.”

Contact

For more information and/or admission to the Chemistry Honors Program, contact

Dr. Gary Gray
Director of the Department of Chemistry Honors Program
Chemistry Building, Room 201
Birmingham, AL 35294-1240
Telephone (205) 934-8094
e-mail: gmgray@uab.edu

CH-Chemistry Courses

CH 100. Chemical Problem Solving. 3 Hours.

Development of quantitative skills and introduction to basic chemical concepts to prepare students for CH 115. Successful completion of MA 098 or more advanced math, or placement in a more advanced math, is strongly recommended prior to taking this course.

CH 105. Introductory Chemistry I. 3 Hours.

Fundamental facts, principles, theory, and applications of chemistry. Qualitative in nature; for non-science majors and nursing students with no previous background in chemistry. Writing assignments structured to build on scientific reasoning. (Core Area III). Not applicable to a major or minor in chemistry. Quantitative Literacy is a significant component of this course (QEP).
Prerequisites: MA 098 [Min Grade: P] or MA 098 [Min Grade: C] or MA 102 [Min Grade: D](Can be taken Concurrently) or MA 105 [Min Grade: D](Can be taken Concurrently) or MA 106 [Min Grade: D](Can be taken Concurrently) or MA 107 [Min Grade: D](Can be taken Concurrently) or MA 110 [Min Grade: D](Can be taken Concurrently) or MA 125 [Min Grade: D](Can be taken Concurrently) or (A02 20 and HSCG 2.00) or A02 21 or (S02 480 and HSCG 2.00) or S02 500 or MAAD 15

CH 106. Introductory Chemistry I Laboratory. 1 Hour.

Emphasizes development of lab skills and demonstration of chemical principles covered in CH 105. Writing assignments structured to build on scientific reasoning. (Core Area III) Not applicable to a major or minor in chemistry. Quantitative Literacy is a significant component of this course (QEP). Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of CH 105 strongly recommended.

CH 107. Introductory Chemistry II. 3 Hours.

Fundamental organic and biochemistry. The second part of the chemistry sequence for non-science majors and nursing students. Covers concepts of organic chemistry and biochemistry. Emphasis on molecules involved in life processes. Writing assignments structured to build on scientific reasoning. (Core Area III). Not applicable to a major or minor in chemistry. Quantitative Literacy is a significant component of this course (QEP).
Prerequisites: CH 115 [Min Grade: C], CH 105 [Min Grade: C] or CH 115 [Min Grade: C]

CH 108. Introductory Chemistry II Laboratory. 1 Hour.

Emphasizes development of lab skills and demonstration of phenomena covered in CH 107. (Core Area III) Not applicable to a major or minor in chemistry. Writing assignments structured to build on scientific reasoning. Quantitative Literacy is a significant component of this course (QEP). Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of CH 107 strongly recommended.

CH 114. General Chemistry I Laboratory (Honors). 1 Hour.

Emphasizes development of laboratory skills and quantitative analyses related to CH 115. Writing assignments structured to build on scientific reasoning. (Core Area III) Quantitative Literacy is a significant Component of this course (QEP). Permission of instructor required. Concurrent enrollment or prior completion of CH 115 strongly recommended.

CH 115. General Chemistry I. 3 Hours.

Stoichiometry, quantum theory, atomic structure, chemical bonding, acids-bases, colligative properties and periodicity. Laboratory emphasizes quantitative analysis. Writing assignments structured to build on scientific reasoning. Concurrent enrollment in CH 115R General Chemistry I Recitation required. (Core Area III) Quantitative Literacy is a significant component of this course (QEP).
Prerequisites: MA 102 [Min Grade: B] or (MA 105 [Min Grade: C] or MA 105 [Min Grade: P]) or MA 106 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) or MA 107 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) or MA 109 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) or MA 125 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) or MA 125 [Min Grade: P]) or (A02 23 and HSCG 3.50) or (A02 24 and HSCG 3.00) or (A02 25 and HSCG 2.50) or A02 26 or (S02 540 and HSCG 3.50) or (S02 560 and HSCG 3.00) or (S02 580 and HSCG 2.50) or S02 600 or MAC1 17 or MAAD 21

CH 115R. General Chemistry I Recitation. 0 Hours.

General Chemistry I recitation is used to build problem-solving skills in a study-group environment. Included in these sections are homework, quizzes, lecture related problems, and exams. Concurrent enrollment in CH 115 General Chemistry I required.

CH 116. General Chemistry I Laboratory. 1 Hour.

Emphasizes development of laboratory skills and quantitative analyses related to CH 115. Writing assignments structured to build on scientific reasoning. Concurrent enrollment or prior completion of CH 115 General Chemistry I recommended. (Core Area III) Quantitative Literacy is a significant component of this course (QEP).

CH 117. General Chemistry II. 3 Hours.

Solutions, chemical kinetics, chemical thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium and special topics (organic, biochemistry, descriptive chemistry) Writing assignments structured to build on scientific reasoning. Concurrent enrollment in CH 117R General Chemistry II Recitation required. (Core Area III). Quantitative Literacy is a significant component of this course (QEP).
Prerequisites: CH 115 [Min Grade: C]

CH 117R. General Chem II Recitation. 0 Hours.

General Chemistry II Recitation is used to build porblem-solving skills in a study-group environment. Included in these sections are homework, quizzes, lecture related problems, and exams. Concurrent enrollment in CH 117 General Chemistry II required.

CH 118. General Chemistry II Laboratory. 1 Hour.

Emphasizes development of laboratory skills and quantitative analyses related to CH 117. Writing assignments structured to build on scientific reasoning. Concurrent enrollment or prior completion of CH 117 General Chemistry II recommended. (Core Area III) Quantitative Literacy is a signficant component of this course (QEP).

CH 119. General Chemistry II Laboratory Honors -. 1 Hour.

Emphasizes development of laboratory skills and quantitative analyses related to CH 117. Writing assignments structured to build on scientific reasoning. (Core Area III) Quantitative Literacy is a significant component of this course (QEP). Permission of instructor required. Concurrent enrollment or prior completion of CH 117 strongly recommended.

CH 201. Research Methods in Chemistry. 3 Hours.

Comprehensive approach for developing research skills used in chemistry and biochemistry research laboratories. Permission of instructor required.
Prerequisites: CH 115 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)

CH 234. Organic Chemistry I Laboratory Honors. 1 Hour.

Emphasis placed on development of techniques used in organic laboratories and scientific writing. Permission of instructor required. Concurrent enrollment or prior completion of CH 235 strongly recommend.
Prerequisites: CH 235 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)

CH 235. Organic Chemistry I. 3 Hours.

Structure, nomenclature, properties, and reactivity of compounds with various organic functional groups: alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides and alcohols. Emphasis on the mechanisms of organic reactions and problem solving. Concurrent enrollment in CH 235R Organic I Recitation required.
Prerequisites: CH 117 [Min Grade: C]

CH 235R. Organic Chemistry I Recitation. 0 Hours.

Organic Chemistry I recitation is used to build problem-solving skills in study-group environments. Concurrent enrollment in CH 235 Organic I required.

CH 236. Organic Chemistry I Laboratory. 1 Hour.

Techniques of organic chemistry. Synthesis, purification, and characterization of organic compounds. Concurrent enrollment or prior completion of CH 235 strongly recommended.
Prerequisites: CH 117 [Min Grade: C] and (CH 118 [Min Grade: C] or CH 119 [Min Grade: C])

CH 237. Organic Chemistry II. 3 Hours.

Reactions of aromatic compounds and carbonyl containing functional groups: aldehydes, ketones, acids, esters and amides. Molecules of biological interest, such as proteins and carbohydrates. Concurrent enrollment in CH 237R Organic II Recitation required.
Prerequisites: CH 235 [Min Grade: C]

CH 237R. Organic Chemistry II Recitation. 0 Hours.

Organic Chemistry II recitation is used to build problem-solving skills in study-group environments. Concurrent enrollment in CH 237 Organic Chemistry II required.

CH 238. Organic Chemistry II Laboratory. 1 Hour.

Synthesis, purification, and characterization of organic compounds using instrumental analysis and identification of unknowns. Concurrent enrollment or prior completion of CH 237 strongly recommended.
Prerequisites: CH 235 [Min Grade: C] and (CH 234 [Min Grade: C] or CH 236 [Min Grade: C])

CH 239. Organic Chemistry II Laboratory Honors. 1 Hour.

Synthesis, purification, and characterization of organic compounds using instrumental analysis, molecular modeling, scientific writing, and oral presentation. Concurrent enrollment or prior completion of CH 237 strongly recommend. Permission of instructor.
Prerequisites: CH 237 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)

CH 297. Directed Studies. 1 Hour.

Research experience in selected areas of chemistry under supervision of faculty mentor. GPA of 2.5 in chemistry courses, permission of instructor and chemistry academic advisor required.

CH 325. Physical Chemistry I: Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics. 4 Hours.

Thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, and chemical kinetics. Lecture and laboratory. Prior completion of PH 221 and CH 355 strongly recommended. Prior completion or concurrent enrollment in MA 227 strongly recommended. Concurrent enrollment in CH 325L Physical Chemistry I Lab required.
Prerequisites: CH 117 [Min Grade: C] and MA 126 [Min Grade: C] and (PH 201 [Min Grade: C] or PH 221 [Min Grade: C])

CH 325L. Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics Laboratory. 0 Hours.

Thermodynamics and chemical kinetics laboratory required with CH 325 lecture. Concurrent enrollment in CH 325 Physical Chemistry I required.

CH 326. Structure/Bonding and Molecular Spectroscopy. 4 Hours.

Quantum mechanics, chemical bonding, and molecular spectroscopy. Laboratory work correlated with lecture material. Concurrent enrollment in CH 326L Physical Chemistry II Lab required. Prior completion of CH 325 and MA 227 strongly recommended.
Prerequisites: CH 117 [Min Grade: C] and MA 126 [Min Grade: C] and (PH 202 [Min Grade: C] or PH 222 [Min Grade: C])

CH 326L. Structure/Bonding and Molecular Spectroscopy Lab. 0 Hours.

Structure/bonding and molecular spectroscopy laboratory required with CH 326 lecture. Concurrent enrollment in CH 326 Physical Chemistry II required.

CH 345. Inorganic Chemistry: Principles and Applications of Chemical Periodicty. 4 Hours.

Systematic coverage of descriptive chemistry. Chemical reactivity using structural and electronic parameters. Development of chemical understanding and intuition of elements and their compounds, as well as industrial and environmental applications. Lecture and laboratory. Concurrent enrollment in CH 345L Inorganic Chemistry: Principles and Applications of Chemical Periodicity Lab required.
Prerequisites: CH 237 [Min Grade: C] and (CH 238 [Min Grade: C] or CH 239 [Min Grade: C])

CH 345L. Inorganic Chemistry: Principles and Applications of Chemical Periodicty Laboratory. 0 Hours.

Principles and Applications of Chemical Periodicity Laboratory required with CH 345 lecture. Concurrent enrollment in CH 345 Inorganic Chemistry: Principles and Applications of Chemical Periodicity required.

CH 355. Quantitative Analysis Techniques. 4 Hours.

Principles of analytical measurements, gravimetric analysis, spectrophotometric analysis, and chromatography, with emphasis on equilibrium and applications. Lecture and laboratory. Concurrent enrollment in CH 355L Quantitative Analysis Lab required.
Prerequisites: CH 117 [Min Grade: C]

CH 355L. Quantitative Analysis Techniques Laboratory. 0 Hours.

Emphasizing quantitative analysis laboratory. Concurrent enrollment in CH 355 Quantitative Analysis required.

CH 391. Cooperative Education in Chemistry. 2-3 Hours.

Analysis of the concepts and models of chemistry with emphasis on computational skills for chemistry and science teachers. Aprropriate for students seeking certification as chemistry or science teachers. Junior or senior standing and minimum GPA of 2.5 or above required. Requires permission of and evaluation by appropriate faculty advisor.

CH 416. Chemical Demonstrations I. 3 Hours.

Demonstration and analysis of safe, practical and effective experiments suitable for middle/high school students. At least 50 demonstrations will be performed. Not applicable to a major or minor in chemistry. Requires permission of instructor.

CH 417. Chemical Demonstrations II. 3 Hours.

CH 429. Special Topics in Physical Chemistry. 1-3 Hour.

Special Topics in selected areas of physical chemistry under the supervision of faculty sponsor. Requires permission of instructor.

CH 439. Special Topics in Organic Chemistry. 1-3 Hour.

Special Topics in selected areas of organic chemistry under the supervision of faculty sponsor. Requires permission of instructor.

CH 440. Transition Metal Chemistry. 3 Hours.

Relationship between bonding, structure, and properties of compounds including reactions, mechanisms, and catalysis of organometallic and bioinorganic chemistry.
Prerequisites: CH 345 [Min Grade: C]

CH 449. Special Topics in Inorganic Chemistry. 1-3 Hour.

Special Topics in selected areas of inorganic chemistry under the supervision of faculty sponsor. Requires permission of instructor.

CH 450. Instrumental Analysis. 4 Hours.

Focus on modern analytical chemistry instrumentation including chemical separations, spectroscopies (atomic absorption, infrared, UV-visible, fluorescence), nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, mass spectroscopy, and thermal analysis. Concurrent enrollment in CH 450L Instumental Analysis Laboratory is required and correlated with lecture material.
Prerequisites: CH 355 [Min Grade: C]

CH 450L. Instrumental Analysis Laboratory. 0 Hours.

Instrumental Analysis Lab. Concurrent enrollment in CH 450 Instrumental Analysis is required.

CH 451. Chemometrics. 3 Hours.

Introduction to basic data analysis techniques that include testing hypotheses, establishing tendencies and correlations, experimental design, etc. The course is designed to provide a support to a research chemist in effectively solving everyday problems associated with production and interpretation of experimental data.

CH 459. Spec Topics in Analytical Chem. 1-3 Hour.

Special Topics in selected areas of analytical chemistry under the supervision of faculty sponsor. Requires permission of instructor.

CH 460. Fundamentals of Biochemistry. 3 Hours.

Overview of biochemical principles; chemistry of aqueous solutions, biochemical building blocks including amino acids, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleotides; examination of metabolic pathways and enzymes that mediate catabolic and anabloic metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, and nucleic acids. Application of clinical correlations of metabolism to human nutrition and disease. This course is designed for Chemistry majors as well as students interested in medicine, dentistry, optometry, or pharmacy.
Prerequisites: CH 237 [Min Grade: C]

CH 461. Advanced Biochemistry I. 3 Hours.

Protein structure and function, enzymology, DNA structure, prokaryotic replication, transcription, and protein synthesis. Membrane structure and function, carbohydrate structure and function. Methods for isolating and characterizing macromolecule structure and function including chromatography, gel electrophoresis, CD, UV, and fluorescence spectroscopy, mass spectroscopy, X-ray crystallography and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy.
Prerequisites: CH 460 [Min Grade: C]

CH 462. Advanced Biochemistry II. 3 Hours.

Continuation of Advanced Biochemistry I focusing on eukaryotic replication, transcription, translation, regulation of gene expression, genomics, proteomics, biological signaling.
Prerequisites: CH 461 [Min Grade: C]

CH 463. Biochemistry Laboratory. 3 Hours.

Introduction to modern bioanalytical techniques used for the expression, isolation, and characterization of proteins and other biological macromolecules.
Prerequisites: CH 355 [Min Grade: C] and CH 460 [Min Grade: C]

CH 464. Physical Biochemistry Laboratory. 3 Hours.

Physical/analytical approaches (including mass spectroscopy and NMR) toward determination of macromolecular structures, ligand binding, and enzymology.
Prerequisites: CH 325 [Min Grade: C] and CH 355 [Min Grade: C] and CH 460 [Min Grade: C]

CH 465. Structural Biochemistry. 3 Hours.

Principles of macromolecular structure, emphasizing proteins, nucleic acids, and macromolecular assemblies. Computational methods used to teach principles and modeling software used for construction of computer models of proteins and nucleic acids. Lecture and computer Laboratory.
Prerequisites: CH 325 [Min Grade: C] and CH 460 [Min Grade: C]

CH 469. Special Topics in Biochemistry. 1-3 Hour.

Special topics in selected areas of biochemistry, biophysical chemistry, or structural biochemistry under supervision of faculty sponsor. Requires permission of instructor.
Prerequisites: CH 462 [Min Grade: C]

CH 471. Medicinal Chem/Drug Discovery. 3 Hours.

Emphasis in design and synthesis strategies for biologically active compounds directed toward common macromolecular drug targets. Selected examples of successful design for clinically used drug classes are presented.
Prerequisites: CH 237 [Min Grade: C] and CH 460 [Min Grade: C]

CH 472. Chemistry of Natural Products. 3 Hours.

The principal focus of this course will be the introduction of synthesis and medicinal chemistry of natural products. Drug discovery using natural products, with specific examples in the areas of antibacterial, anticancer, and analgesic drugs will be introduced. An overview of structural classes, biosynthetic pathways and application of asymmetric synthesis in the synthesis of specific examples from each class will be discussed. This course is intended for undergraduate students at the senior level.
Prerequisites: CH 234 [Min Grade: B], CH 235 [Min Grade: B] and CH 234 [Min Grade: B] or CH 236 [Min Grade: B] and CH 237 [Min Grade: B] and CH 238 [Min Grade: B] or CH 239 [Min Grade: B]

CH 480. Introduction to Polymer Chemistry I. 4 Hours.

Basic chemical principles of polymers with the focus on synthesis, characterization, and applications of synthetic and biological macromolecules. Prior completion of CH 325, CH 326 and CH 355 recommended.
Prerequisites: CH 237 [Min Grade: C] or MSE 350 [Min Grade: C]

CH 480L. Introduction to Polymer Chemistry I Laboratory. 0 Hours.

Polymer Chemistry I Laboratory. Concurrent enrollment in CH 480 Polymer Chemistry I required.

CH 481. Introduction to Polymer Chemistry II. 4 Hours.

Fundamentals of chemical, physical, and molecular properties of polymers in bulk and solution. Concurrent enrollment in CH 481L Polymer Chemistry II Laboratory required.
Prerequisites: CH 237 [Min Grade: C] or MSE 350 [Min Grade: C]

CH 481L. Polymer Chemistry II Lab. 0 Hours.

Polymer Chemistry II Laboratory. Concurrent enrollment in CH 481 Polymer Chemistry II required.

CH 483. Chem of Polymeric Materials I. 3 Hours.

Basic chemical principles of polymers with the focus on synthesis, characterization, and applications of synthetic and biological macromolecules. No laboratory is required. This course sequence is for undergraduate engineering majors (B.S. in Bioengineering and Materials Sciences). The laboratory accompanying Polymer Chemistry I is NOT required for these students.
Prerequisites: CH 237 [Min Grade: C] or MSE 281 [Min Grade: C]

CH 484. Chem of Polymeric Materials II. 3 Hours.

Fundamentals of chemical, physical and molecular aspects of polymers in bulk and solutions. No laboratory is required. This course sequence is for undergraduate engineering majors (B.S. in Bioengineering and Materials Sciences). The laboratory accompanying Polymer Chemistry II is NOT required for these students.
Prerequisites: CH 237 [Min Grade: C] or MSE 281 [Min Grade: C]

CH 493. Chemistry in Culture & Ethics. 3 Hours.

Designed to explore the impact of chemical innovations on society; challenges students to consider ethical use of chemical innovations and broader impacts of chemistry in society. Writing assignments are structured to build on scientific reasoning. Capstone course for Chemistry majors.
Prerequisites: CH 237 [Min Grade: C]

CH 495. Ethics in Chemical Research. 1 Hour.

CH 497. Undergraduate Research. 3 Hours.

Research project conducted under the supervision of a faculty mentor. Two semesters are highly recommended for minimum accumulation of 6 semester hours. A progress report is required each semester and a comprehensive written report in ACS format is required at the completion of the project. Permission of instructor and chemistry academic advisor required; GPA 2.5 or greater overall; GPA 3.0 or greater in required chemistry courses.

CH 498. Chemistry Teaching Methods. 3 Hours.

This course provides chemistry majors who will be future chemistry teachers with insights into the fundamental principles of chemistry in a way that can be transported to the classroom. The course will cover all aspects of teaching, measurements of effectiveness, and outcomes. Permission of instructor required.
Prerequisites: CH 237 [Min Grade: C]

CH 499. Honors Thesis. 3 Hours.

Research project conducted under the supervision of faculty mentor. Prior completion of 6 hours of CH 497 and admission to the Chemistry Honors Program. Requires approved research proposal on file with chemistry honors director. The course concludes with a written honors thesis and oral presentation and defense. Chemistry GPA 3.25 or greater; overall GPA 3.0 or greater, and permission of instructor required.
Prerequisites: CH 497 [Min Grade: C]

ES-Earth Science Courses

ES 101. Physical Geology. 3 Hours.

Study of the earth, its materials and natural resources, processes of change, natural hazards to mankind. Lecture.

ES 102. Physical Geology Laboratory. 1 Hour.

Study of properties and uses of rocks and minerals. Study of landscapes and various types of maps. One laboratory session per week.
Prerequisites: ES 101 [Min Grade: D](Can be taken Concurrently)

ES 103. History of the Earth. 3 Hours.

Interpretation of Earths history through geologic time. Study of life on Earth through the fossil record. Lecture.

ES 104. History of the Earth Laboratory. 1 Hour.

Sedimentary materials and environments of formation. Fossil identification. Geologic time and principles of age-dating. One laboratory session per week.

ES 105. Physical Geography. 3 Hours.

Atmosphere, weather, climate and climatic regions, and soils.

ES 107. Directed Readings in Earth Science. 1-3 Hour.

ES 109. Planet Earth. 3 Hours.

Major topics and problems in modern earth science. Nature of solid Earth and its atmosphere, climatic change, Earths resources, interaction of Earth with sun, and planetary geology. Selected readings and videotapes.

ES 110. The Geography of Alabama. 3 Hours.

The physical geography of Alabama: geologic setting, landscape, climate and weather, soils and vegetation, natural resources.

ES 120. Geology for Engineers. 3 Hours.

The solid earth, the nature of the earths crust, surficial processes.

ES 191. Co-op Work Program. 2-3 Hours.

Faculty

Atigadda, Venkatram R., Research Assistant Professor of Chemistry, 2003, B.S. (Gulbarga-India), M.S., Ph.D. (Auburn), Research Interests: Medicinal Chemistry, drug design and synthesis, drugs for treating or preventing breast cancer and skin cancer, DNA alkylating agents, and drugs for treating cystic fibrosis

Brande, Scott, Associate Professor of Geology, 1979, B.S. (Rochester), M.S. (California Institute of Technology), Ph.D. (SUNY-Stony Brook)

Brouillette, Christie G., Research Professor Emeritus of Chemistry, 2006, B.S. (West Florida), Ph.D. (Kansas), Research Interests: Biophysical Chemistry, protein structural cooperativity and energetics through the application of biophysical techniques to study protein stability, and protein-ligand interactions, with particular emphasis on pharmaceutical development

Brouillette, Wayne J., Professor Emeritus of Chemistry, 1979, B.S. (West Florida), M.S., Ph.D. (Kansas), Research Interests: Medicinal Chemistry, drug design and synthesis of small organic molecules as new drugs. Active projects include neuraminidase inhibitors as drugs for influenza; NAD+ biosynthesis inhibitors as broad spectrum antibacterial and anticancer agents; voltage-gated sodium channel ligands as analgesic, and anticancer agents; and retinoids as chemopreventive and chemotherapeutic agents. Combinatorial chemistry, structure-based drug design, and computer-assisted methods such as in silico screening (FlexX) and 3D-QSAR (CoMFA) are utilized

Graves, David E., Professor of Chemistry; Chair, Department of Chemistry, 2003, B.S., Ph.D. (UAB), Research Interests: Biophysical Chemistry, nucleic acid structure and function, interactions of ligand-DNA interactions, development of novel topoisomerase I and II inhibitors for cancer chemotherapy. Use of deoxyribonucleotides as modulators of a number of TLR mediated biological responses, including cancer cell invasion. We continue to use a multifaceted approach of calorimetry and high-resolution NMR to characterize the structure and stability of nucleic acids and protein-nucleic acid complexes

Gray, Gary M., Professor of Chemistry, 1983, B.S., Ph.D. (Lehigh), Research Interests: Inorganic Chemistry, Transition metal complexes with P-donor ligands, chemistry of metallacrown ethers: transition metal complexes that combine the catalytic abilities of transition metal complexes of phosphorus-donor ligands with the cation and small molecule binding abilities of crown ethers, organometallic compounds that exhibit third-order optical nonlinearities for use in sensor protection

Hamilton, Tracy P., Associate Professor of Chemistry, 1991, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (Arkansas), Research Interests: Physical Chemistry, Ab Initio theoretical chemistry development with applications to nitric oxide (NO) chemistry and study of retinoid compounds. Predictions of energetics; kinetic barriers; vibrational , UV- visible, and NMR spectra

Krannich, Larry K., Professor Emeritus of Chemistry, 1969, B.S., M.S. (Illinois State), Ph.D. (Florida), Research Interests: Inorganic Chemistry, Outreach and in-service programs to science teachers in Alabama to enhance the quality of science education in the State, with a focus on novel laboratory-based activities for direct implementation into the school classroom or laboratory

Lucius, Aaron L., Assistant Professor of Chemistry, 2006, B.S. (Oregon State), Ph.D. (Washington U.), Research Interests: Biophysical Chemistry, Rapid Mixing Kinetics to examine the molecular mechanisms of enzyme catalyzed reactions. Thermodynamic and hydrodynamic methods to examine ligand binding and macromolecular assembly. Projects include examining the mechanisms of translocation by ATP driven polypeptide translocases, energetic of binding and assembly of proteins involved in Lou Gehrig’s disease, and mechanisms of cell surface assembly in multi-drug resistant S. aureus

March, Joe L., Associate Professor of Chemistry; Associate Director, Science and Technology Honors Program, 1999, B.S., M.S. (Southwestern Texas), Ph.D. (Texas), Research Interests: Chemical Education, teaching methods in general chemistry. I have actively pursued strategies in peer-led instruction, guided-inquiry laboratories, and incorporation of technology in the curriculum

McClure, Craig P., Associate Professor of Chemistry, 2005, B.A. (Northern Iowa), M.S., Ph.D. (Michigan), Research Interests: Chemical Education, development of novel chemistry instruction pedagogy, enhancement of retention in introductory chemistry for nonscience majors

Muccio, Donald D., Professor of Chemistry, 1982, B.S., Ph.D. (Ohio State), Research Interests: Biophysical Chemistry, Methods for structure and dynamics of proteins and protein-ligand complexes; NMR and CD spectroscopy; Design of conformationally constrained retinoids as selective agonists for nuclear retinoid receptors; Translation of retinoids to the clinic for cancer chemoprevention; Design of peptides that block chemotactic neutrophil invasion and inflammation

Neilson, Michael J., Professor Emeritus of Geology, 1975, B.S., Ph.D. (New England, Australia)

Nikles, Jacqueline A., Associate Professor of Chemistry, 2001, B.S. (Marietta College), Ph.D. (Case Western Reserve), Research Interests: Chemical Education, development of novel methods for enhancing organic chemistry instruction and student retention

Patterson, James C., Assistant Professor of Chemistry, 2007, B.A. (Carleton), Ph.D. (California – Santa Barbara), Research Interests: Biophysical & Inorganic Chemistry; Use of molecular dynamics simulations and quantum chemical calculations to study lipid-associated protein structure, reaction mechanisms and the effects of lipid stoichiometry, transition metals and small molecules. Particular emphasis is placed on proteins implicated in Parkinson's & Alzheimer's diseases

Velu, Sadanandan E., Associate Professor of Chemistry, 2002, B.Sc., M.Sc. (Calicut – India), Ph.D. (Madras – India), Research Interests: Synthesis of biologically active marine natural products and their analogs, Discovery and development of anticancer, antibacterial and antiparasitic agents, Design and discovery of inhibitors of enzyme targets such as topoisomerases, T. cruzi dihydrofolate reductase and S. aureus sortases. Structure based drug design, Fragment based drug design, Structure activity relationship studies and Lead optimization

Vyazovkin, Sergey, Professor of Chemistry, 2001, B.M.S., M.A., Ph.D., (Belorussian – Russia), Research Interests: Analytical Chemistry. Thermophysical properties and reactions of polymeric, energetic, and pharmaceutical materials using a variety of analytical techniques including Infrared (IR) spectroscopy, Mass Spectrometry (MS), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Thermomechanical Analysis (TMA), Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA), Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM). Kinetic analysis of thermal data plays the key role in our work. We develop and apply our original kinetic methodology known as “Model-free Kinetics”

Wang, Pengfei, Associate Professor of Chemistry, 2005, B.E., B.Sc. (Tsinghua, China), M.S. (Illinois-Chicago), Ph.D. (Wisconsin), Research Interests: Organic Chemistry, development of new photochemical methods for controlled release of molecules and glycosylation methods for carbohydrate synthesis, including synthesis of oligosaccharides, glycoconjugates and fully synthetic carbohydrate-based vaccines against infectious diseases

Watkins, Charles L., Professor Emeritus of Chemistry, 1970, B.S. (Alabama), M.S., Ph.D. (Florida), Research Interests: Physical Chemistry; Chemical Education. Development and application of NMR and molecular spectroscopic methods and computational chemistry techniques to the improvement of undergraduate and graduate chemistry instruction