Department of Chemistry

Chair: Dr. Richard Dluhy

The Department of Chemistry provides several undergraduate degree programs for chemistry majors and general course offerings for non-majors. All B.S. chemistry degrees are designed to comply with American Chemical Society (ACS) 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 pursue certification to be chemistry educators. Students must accumulate 400 hours of pre-approved laboratory experiences beyond general chemistry in order for their degree to qualify for an ACS certificate.

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

  1. Major in Chemistry
  2. Major in Chemistry with a Biochemistry Track
  3. Major in Chemistry with a Chemical Education Track
  4. Major in Chemistry with a Forensic Chemistry Track
  5. 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.

The required curricula associated with the B.S. degree in chemistry with available options, 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 that cover a variety of projects and encompass every area of chemistry, and biochemistry, and extend 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 and are supported by departmental travel scholarships.

All students majoring in chemistry are required to meet with the Undergraduate Advisor (Mr. James Grimes) each term prior to registration. The advisor's contact information is chemadvise@uab.edu or 205-934-7529.

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. Courses taken on a pass/fail basis do not count toward a CH minor.

Transfer Credit / Residency

All chemistry minors must take at least two of the following courses (with laboratories) at UAB, and at least one of these courses with laboratory must be at the 200 level or higher: CH 235/CH 236, CH 245/CH236, CH 237/CH 238, CH247/CH238, CH 325CH 345, CH 333, CH 355/CH 355L, CH 426CH 440, CH 444, CH 450, CH 460, CH 480/CH 480L, or CH 481/CH 481L. Chemistry majors must also take CH 493 or CH 495 at UAB, and at least two of these courses at UAB (if not already satisfied by the residency requirement mentioned above): CH 333, CH 426CH 440, CH 444, CH 450, CH 463 or CH 464, CH 480/CH 480L, CH 481/CH 481L, or CH 497 (which can only count once, for three credit hours, toward this requirement). Students will not be given more semester-hours credit toward the major or minor than awarded for equivalent courses at UAB. Chemistry credit from another institution cannot be applied toward requirements for a chemistry major or minor at UAB if the grade is W, WP, WF, D, or F. Courses taken through the Cooperative Exchange Program must be approved in advance and in writing by the chemistry department chair in order for courses to apply toward requirements for a chemistry major or minor.

Core Curriculum for Chemistry

Core CurriculumHours
On Ramp 0 Credits

The on-ramp is not a course and does not offer course credit, but is rather a series of exciting events that are designed to immerse students in the values and principles of UAB and kick-start their engagement in the UAB and Birmingham community.

Local Beginnings 3 Credits

Students begin locally in a community of learners that is developed through our innovative First Year Experience courses. These courses provide students with a meaningful introduction to academic study at UAB that engages them in the process of designing pathways for both their future careers and future engagements as citizens.

RequirementsHours
Local Beginnings3
Introduction to Business
Business Foundations
Success in College
Touch the Future
Introduction to Engineering
Experience the University Transition
Student Success in Nursing
Transitioning to College, Exploring Public Health
Exploring UAB
Success and the City
Keys to Academic Success
Academic Foundations 15 Credits

Intellectual foundations provide students with opportunities to develop and apply processes of print and digital communication, quantitative literacy, and critical and ethical thinking to real-world issues. Courses such as our innovative place-based Freshman English courses foster students’ awareness of how foundational knowledge directly impacts the lives of those in our community and world.

RequirementsHours
Writing 6
Freshman Writing I and Freshman Writing II provide students with strong writing processes that enable students to become adaptable writers who can communicate in a variety of different media for different audiences.
English Composition I
Introduction to Freshman Writing I
English Composition I for Second Language Writers
English Composition II
Introduction to Freshman Writing II
English Composition II for Second Language Writers
Quantitative Literacy 3
Courses in quantitative literacy provide students with central conceptual knowledge of numbers, formulas, data, and probabilities, and encourage students to apply this knowledge to address real-world problems.
Pre-Calculus Algebra
Pre-Calculus Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus Algebra and Trigonometry
Mathematics of Social Choice
Finite Mathematics
Calculus I
Calculus II
Mathematics of Biological Systems I
Introduction to Statistics
Calculus I - Honors
Calculus II - Honors
Introduction to Differential Equations
Introduction to Linear Algebra
Understanding the World Through Data
Reasoning through Modeling and Simulation of Data
Biostatistics
Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
Reasoning3
Courses in reasoning teach logic and reasoning processes, including ethical thinking processes that enable students to understand the critical dialogues and discourses that shape our world.
Introduction to Peace Studies
Principles of Ethics
Biology of Sex
Honors Seminar in Health Professions
Honors Seminar
Honors Seminar in Reasoning
Contemporary Moral Issues
Bioethics
Practical Reasoning
Introduction to Symbolic Logic
Foundations of Comparative Politics
Foundations of Political Theory
Introduction to Public Health
Cross-Cultural Perspective on Child Development
Communicating in the Modern World 3
Courses in communicating the modern world expand students’ understanding of verbal and visual forms of communication and empower them to become effective and adaptive communicators.
Introductory Arabic I
and Introductory Arabic I Lab
Introductory Arabic II
Contemporary Issues in Science Policy
Introductory Chinese I
and Introductory Chinese I Lab
Introductory Chinese II
Intermediate Chinese I
Public Speaking
Introduction to Human Communication
Introductory French I
and Introductory French I Lab Practice
Introductory French II
Intermediate French I
Introductory German I
and Introductory German I Lab Practice
Introductory German II
Intermediate German I
Honors Seminar in Engineering
Honors Seminar in Business
Introductory Italian I
and Introductory Italian I Lab
Introductory Italian II
Introductory Japanese I
and Introductory Japanese I Lab
Introductory Japanese II
Intermediate Japanese I
Introductory Portuguese I
and Introductory Portuguese I Lab Practice
Introductory Portuguese II
Public Service
American State and Local Government
Introductory Spanish I
and Introductory Spanish I Lab Practice
Introductory Spanish II
Intermediate Spanish I
Introductory World Language I
Introductory World Language II
Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies
Total Hours15
Thinking Broadly 20 Credits

To respond to the opportunities of tomorrow, students need the ability to think from a range of different disciplinary and cultural perspectives, recognize and value the diversity of human culture and identity, perceive the vital importance of intellectual and public knowledge of scientific inquiry in our society, understand the historical development of the cultures, communities, and networks that shape our world, and critically understand how narrative, visual art, and design shape our contemporary experience of the world.

RequirementsHours
History & Meaning3
Courses in this section will explore the ways that human beings have sought to understand, organize, and interpret the human experience and to give it meaning.
Introduction to African-American Studies
Art and Medicine: A History
Introducing Archaeology
Interpreting Film
Forms of Literature
Ideas in Literature
Honors Seminar in History & Meaning
Honors Seminar in Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Honors Seminar in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Honors Seminar
Honors Seminar History & Meaning
Western Civilization I
Western Civilization II
World History to 1600
World History 1600 to the Present
World History and Technology I
World History and Technology II
The United States To 1877
The United States Since 1877
Reacting to the Past
Introduction to Philosophy
Introduction to Ethics
Philosophy of Religion
Urban Politics
The International Biopic
The Creative Arts 3
Courses in this section will explore the imaginative and creative arts.
The Art Experience
Modern Visual Culture
Ancient and Medieval Art
Early Modern-Contemporary Art
Survey of African Art
Survey of Asian Art
Creativity and Imagination
Introduction to Creative Writing
Honors Seminar in Public Health
Honors Seminar in Creative Arts
Honor Seminar in Arts and Humanities
Music Appreciation
Jazz Styles: History and Appreciation
African-American Music 1619-Present
Introduction to the Theatre
Introduction to Cinema
Introduction to Dance
Plays on Film
Worlds of Anime and Manga
World Literatures in English Translation
Scientific Inquiry 8
Courses in this section will teach students the processes of scientific inquiry and the uses of scientific evidence and challenge them to think about the importance of scientific inquiry for understanding and addressing our world’s key challenges. These courses will be accompanied by labs.
Introduction to Biological Anthropology
and Laboratory in Biological Anthropology
Astronomy of the Universe
and Astronomy of the Universe Laboratory
Astronomy of Stellar Systems
and Astronomy of Stellar Systems Laboratory
Astronomy of the Solar System
and Astronomy of the Solar Systems Laboratory
Extraterrestrial Life
and Extraterrestrial Life Laboratory
Topics in Contemporary Biology
and Topics Contemporary Biology Laboratory
Human Population and the Earth's Environment
Introductory Biology I
Introductory Biology II
Introductory Chemistry I
and Introductory Chemistry I Laboratory
Introductory Chemistry II
and Introductory Chemistry II Laboratory
General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry I Laboratory
General Chemistry II
and General Chemistry II Laboratory
General Chemistry I HONORS
and General Chemistry I HONORS Laboratory
General Chemistry II HONORS
and General Chemistry II HONORS Laboratory
Data Science for All
Physical Geology
Physical Geology Laboratory
Honors Seminar: Scientific Inquiry
College Physics I
College Physics II
General Physics I
General Physics II
Physical Science
Physical Science II
Humans and their Societies3
Courses in this section look at the ways that human beings behave in the social world and how they have organized their societies.
Introducing Cultural Anthropology
Language and Culture
Crime and Everyday Life
Media, Culture and Society
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Honors Seminar: Special Topics
Honors Seminar in Education
Honors Seminar Humans & their Societies
Art and Science of Language
Well Being and You
Healthy People, Healthy Planet
Social and Political Philosophy
Science, Knowledge, and Reality
Foundations of American Government
Foundations of International Relations
Introduction to Global Health
Social and Behavioral Determinants of Health
Introduction to Psychology
Honors Introduction to Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Honors Developmental Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Sociology of Sex and Gender
Contemporary Social Problems
Foreign Cultures
Additional Selection3
Select one additional course from History & Meaning, The Creative Arts, or Humans & Their Societies
Total Hours20
City as Classroom 3 Credits

A signature initiative of Blazer Core, City as Classroom courses will be taught by faculty across the many disciplines at UAB and will immerse students in undergraduate research, experiential learning, or other high-impact practices that enable them to see the role of knowledge in addressing the challenges and opportunities of our city. Here are just a few possible examples:

RequirementsHours
City As a Classroom3
Taxation and the Working Poor
CAC: Climate Change and the Environment
CAC: Aging: From Cells to Society
City as Classroom
Economic Impacts, Equity and History of Birmingham
Disability in Society
Writing in Birmingham
Reading in Birmingham
Urban Geology
Honor Seminar - City as a Classroom
City as Classroom
Dialect and Language Diversity in the South
Health in the City
Community Data Research
Philosophy Service Learning
Political Science City as Classroom
Introduction to Sustainability: Shaping Our Shared Future
Health Equity, Disparities, and Social Justice in Alabama
Community Service Practicum
Eating in Birmingham: From Food Banks to Fine Dining
My Global Birmingham
Multicultural City: Heritage through Festivals

Flags (5 minimum):

As students progress through Blazer Core, they will develop key skills and capabilities that sometimes are not reflected on their transcripts. Our innovative flagging program allows students to earn flags for course work and co-curricular activities that cultivate specific skills, perspectives, and habits of mind that reflect the goals of the core and ideals of UAB. Here are just a few of our important flags.

  • Justice
  • Wellness/Wellbeing
  • Sustainability
  • Civic Engagement
  • High-Impact Practices
    • First Year Experiences
    • Common Intellectual Experiences
    • Collaborative Assignments and Projects
    • Service Learning/Community Based Learning
    • Undergraduate Research
    • Post-Freshman Writing
    • Global/Multicultural Perspectives
Total Semester Hours:41

Graduate Programs

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

5th year master’s degree in biochemistry

This is a research intensive degree program and to be eligible for admission in the senior year, students must start their undergraduate research experience as early as possible, preferably in their sophomore year.  

Admission Requirements:

·         achieved status of Senior chemistry major

·         GPA of 3.0 or higher

·         enrolled in CHEM 497 (Introduction to Undergraduate Research) by the Fall semester of the Junior year

·         selection of faculty research mentor (in the Department of Chemistry or Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics) by Spring   semester of the Junior year and enroll in CHEM 497 (Undergraduate Research) by Spring semester of the Junior year

Admission to the 5th-year MS program will additionally require:

·         satisfactory performance on Graduate Record Exam (GRE) taken in the Senior year (first term)

·         strong letter of nomination for admission to the program from their undergraduate research mentor

The 5th-year M.S. Chemistry/Biochemistry Oversight Committee, composed of two faculty members from the Department of Chemistry (including the Department of Chemistry Graduate Program Director) and two faculty members from the Department of Biochemistry (GBS-BSSB theme including the GBS-BSSB Graduate Program Director) will review applicants and approve admission to the program. 

Bachelor of Science with a Major in Chemistry

Required Courses in Core Curriculum

Students, in consultation with their academic advisor, must sequence requirements to meet any stated prerequisite requirements for specific courses in their curriculum, including UAB Core Curriculum requirements stated in this catalog. These courses are required for this major and can also fulfill core curriculum requirements:

Area III Sciences: CH 115, CH 116 , CH 117, CH 118 , or  CH 125, CH 126, CH 127, CH 128

Area III Mathematics: MA 125, or MA 225

RequirementsHours
Mathematics Requirement4
Calculus II
Physics
Select one of the following:8
College Physics I
and College Physics II
General Physics I
and General Physics II 1
Chemistry Requirements
Organic Chemistry8
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
Organic Chemistry II
Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
Analytical / Inorganic / Physical Chemistry12
Physical Chemistry I with Calculus: Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics
Synthetic and Physical Laboratory Methods
Inorganic Chemistry: Principles and Applications of Chemical Periodicity
Quantitative Analysis
and Quantitative Analysis Laboratory
Physical/Transition Metal/Instrumental Chemistry
Select upper division lab:2
Spectroscopic and Separations Laboratory Methods
Select one of the following:3
Physical Chemistry II: Structure/Bonding and Molecular Spectroscopy 2
Transition Metal Chemistry 2
Instrumental Analysis 2
Biochemistry3
Fundamentals of Biochemistry
Chemistry Electives
Select one of the following:3-6
Physical Chemistry II: Structure/Bonding and Molecular Spectroscopy 2
Physical Organic Chemistry
Transition Metal Chemistry 2
Instrumental Analysis 2
Chemometrics
Advanced Biochemistry
Biochemistry Laboratory
Physical Biochemistry Laboratory
Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery
Chemistry of Natural Products
Polymer Chemistry I. Basic Principles
Polymer Chemistry II. Fundamental Properties
Undergraduate Research (two terms strongly recommended)
Capstone Requirement
Select one of the following:3-4
Chemistry in Culture & Ethics
Ethics in Chemical Research
and Undergraduate Research
Total Hours46-50

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 are mandatory for a major in chemistry.
  • The current UAB course forgiveness policy will be used in calculating the grade point average.

Additional Requirements

RequirementsHours
General Electives15-19
Students must take general electives (and the FYE/FLC requirement, if applicable) to reach the 120 semester hour requirement.
Total Hours15-19

Bachelor of Science with a Major in Chemistry and a Biochemistry Track

Required Courses in Core Curriculum

Students, in consultation with their academic advisor, must sequence requirements to meet any stated prerequisite requirements for specific courses in their curriculum, including UAB Core Curriculum requirements stated in this catalog. These courses are required for this major and can also fulfill core curriculum requirements:

Area III Sciences: CH 115, CH 116, CH 117, CH 118, or CH 125, CH 126, CH 127, CH 128

Area III Mathematics: MA 125, or MA 225

RequirementsHours
Mathematics Requirements4
Calculus II
Biology8
Introductory Biology I
Introductory Biology II
Biology
Select one of the following:3-4
Genetics
Genetics for Honors-HON
Biology of Microorganisms
Cell Biology
Physics
Select one of the following:8
College Physics I
and College Physics II
General Physics I
and General Physics II 1
Organic Chemistry8
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
Organic Chemistry II
Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
Analytical / Inorganic / Physical Chemistry12
Physical Chemistry I with Calculus: Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics
Inorganic Chemistry: Principles and Applications of Chemical Periodicity
Synthetic and Physical Laboratory Methods
Quantitative Analysis
and Quantitative Analysis Laboratory
Physical/Transition Metal/Instrumental Chemistry
Select upper division lab:2
Spectroscopic and Separations Laboratory Methods
Select one of the following:3
Physical Chemistry II: Structure/Bonding and Molecular Spectroscopy
Transition Metal Chemistry
Instrumental Analysis
Biochemistry3
Fundamentals of Biochemistry
Advanced Biochemistry
Biochemistry Elective
Select one of the following:3
Biochemistry Laboratory
Physical Biochemistry Laboratory
Capstone Requirement
Select one of the following:3-4
Chemistry in Culture & Ethics
Ethics in Chemical Research
and Undergraduate Research
Total Hours57-59
1

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

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 are mandatory for a major in chemistry.
  • The current UAB course forgiveness policy will be used in calculating the grade point average.

Additional Requirements

RequirementsHours
General Electives
Students must take general electives (and the FYE/FLC requirement, if applicable) to reach the 120 semester hour requirement. 15-19
Total Hours15-19

Bachelor of Science with a Major in Chemistry and a Forensic Chemistry Track

Required Courses in Core Curriculum

Students, in consultation with their academic advisor, must sequence requirements to meet any stated prerequisite requirements for specific courses in their curriculum, including UAB Core Curriculum requirements stated in this catalog. These courses are required for this major and can also fulfill core curriculum requirements:

Area II (non-Literature option)1: CMST 101

Area III Sciences: CH 115, CH 116, CH 117, CH 118, or CH 125, CH 126, CH 127, CH 128

Area III Mathematics: MA 125, or MA 225

RequirementsHours
Mathematics Requirements4
Calculus II
Biology 217
Introductory Biology I
Introductory Biology II
Genetics
Genetics for Honors-HON
Molecular Genetics
Evolution
Principles of DNA Technology
Physics
Select one of the following:8
College Physics I
and College Physics II
General Physics I
and General Physics II 3
Organic Chemistry8
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1
Organic Chemistry II
Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
Analytical/Inorganic/Physical Chemistry20
Physical Chemistry I with Calculus: Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics
Synthetic and Physical Laboratory Methods
Inorganic Chemistry: Principles and Applications of Chemical Periodicity
Quantitative Analysis
and Quantitative Analysis Laboratory
Physical Chemistry II: Structure/Bonding and Molecular Spectroscopy
Spectroscopic and Separations Laboratory Methods
Instrumental Analysis
Biochemistry6
Fundamentals of Biochemistry
Biochemistry Laboratory
Physical Biochemistry Laboratory
Justice Science15
Introduction to Forensic Science
Introduction to Statistics
Criminalistics: An Overview
Forensic Science Lab
Forensic Toxicology
Research2-3
Undergraduate Research
Capstone Requirement
Select one of the following:1-3
Chemistry in Culture & Ethics
Ethics in Chemical Research
Total Hours81-84
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.

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 are mandatory for a major in chemistry.
  • The current UAB course forgiveness policy will be used in calculating the grade point average.

Additional Requirements

FYE/FLC Requirement

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

Bachelor of Science with a Major in Chemistry and a Chemical Education Track

Required Courses in Core Curriculum

Students, in consultation with their academic advisor, must sequence requirements to meet any stated prerequisite requirements for specific courses in their curriculum, including UAB Core Curriculum requirements stated in this catalog. These courses are required for this major and can also fulfill core curriculum requirements:

Area III Sciences: CH 115, CH 116CH 117, CH 118, or CH 125, CH 126, CH 127, CH 128

Area III Mathematics: MA 125, or MA 225

RequirementsHours
Mathematics Requirement4
Calculus II
Physics
Select one of the following:8
College Physics I
and College Physics II
General Physics I
and General Physics II 1
Organic Chemistry8
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
Organic Chemistry II
Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
Analytical/Inorganic Chemistry7
Inorganic Chemistry: Principles and Applications of Chemical Periodicity
Quantitative Analysis
and Quantitative Analysis Laboratory
Physical Chemistry
Select one of the following:2
Synthetic and Physical Laboratory Methods
Spectroscopic and Separations Laboratory Methods
Select one of the following:3
Physical Chemistry I with Calculus: Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics 2
Physical Chemistry II: Structure/Bonding and Molecular Spectroscopy 2
Biochemistry3
Fundamentals of Biochemistry
Chemistry Electives
Select one of the following:3-6
Physical Chemistry I with Calculus: Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics 2
Physical Chemistry II: Structure/Bonding and Molecular Spectroscopy 2
Transition Metal Chemistry 2
Instrumental Analysis
Chemometrics
Special Topics in Analytical Chemistry
Advanced Biochemistry
Biochemistry Laboratory
Physical Biochemistry Laboratory
Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery
Chemistry of Natural Products
Polymer Chemistry I. Basic Principles
Polymer Chemistry II. Fundamental Properties
Undergraduate Research (two terms strongly recommended)
Chemistry Teaching Methods3
Chemistry Teaching Methods
Capstone Requirement
Select one of the following:3-4
Chemistry in Culture & Ethics
Ethics in Chemical Research
and Undergraduate Research
Total Hours44-48

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

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 are mandatory for a major in chemistry.
  • The current UAB course forgiveness policy will be used in calculating the grade point average.

Additional Requirements

RequirementsHours
General Electives
Students must take general electives (and the FYE/FLC requirement, if applicable) to reach the 120 semester hour requirement. 29-35
Total Hours29-35

Bachelor of Science with a Major in Chemistry and a Polymer Chemistry Track

Required Courses in Core Curriculum

Students, in consultation with their academic advisor, must sequence requirements to meet any stated prerequisite requirements for specific courses in their curriculum, including UAB Core Curriculum requirements stated in this catalog. These courses are required for this major and can also fulfill core curriculum requirements:

Area III Sciences: CH 115, CH 116CH 117, CH 118, or CH 125, CH 126, CH 127, CH 128

Area III Mathematics: MA 125, or MA 225

RequirementsHours
Mathematics Requirement4
Calculus II
Physics
Select one of the following: 18
College Physics I
and College Physics II
General Physics I
and General Physics II
Organic Chemistry8
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
Organic Chemistry II
Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (Honors)
Analytical/Inorganic/Physical Chemistry12
Physical Chemistry I with Calculus: Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics
Synthetic and Physical Laboratory Methods
Inorganic Chemistry: Principles and Applications of Chemical Periodicity
Quantitative Analysis
and Quantitative Analysis Laboratory
Physical/Transition Metal/Instrumental Chemistry
Select upper division lab:2
Spectroscopic and Separations Laboratory Methods
Select one of the following:3
Physical Chemistry II: Structure/Bonding and Molecular Spectroscopy
Transition Metal Chemistry
Instrumental Analysis
Biochemistry3
Fundamentals of Biochemistry
Polymer8
Polymer Chemistry I. Basic Principles
and Polymer Chemistry I Laboratory
Polymer Chemistry II. Fundamental Properties
and Polymer Chemistry II Laboratory
Materials Science and Engineering6
Engineering Materials
Polymeric Materials 2
Capstone Requirement
Select one of the following:3-4
Chemistry in Culture & Ethics
Ethics in Chemical Research
and Undergraduate Research
Total Hours57-58

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 are mandatory for a major in chemistry.
  • The current UAB course forgiveness policy will be used in calculating the grade point average.
  • Courses taken on a pass/fail basis do not count toward the CH major.

Additional Requirements

RequirementsHours
General Electives
Students must take general electives (and the FYE/FLC requirement, if applicable) to reach the 120 semester hour requirement. 13-19
Total Hours13-19

Sample Program of Study for a Major in Chemistry

ACS Approved

Freshman
First TermHoursSecond TermHours
CH 115 or 1253CH 117 or 1273
CH 116 or 1261CH 118 or 1281
EH 1013EH 1023
MA 125 or 2254MA 126 or 2264
Core Curriculum (e.g. HY 101)13Core Curriculum (e.g. CMST 101)13
FYE (credit hours may vary)1 
 15 14
Sophomore
First TermHoursSecond TermHours
CH 235 or 2453CH 237 or 2473
CH 236 or 2461CH 238 or 2481
PH 22124PH 2224
  
  
Core Curriculum (e.g. EH 213)13Core Curriculum (e.g. PY 101)13
Core Curriculum (e.g. SOC 100)13Core Curriculum (e.g. HY 102)13
 Electives2
 14 16
Junior
First TermHoursSecond TermHours
CH 3453CH 355
355L
4
CH Elective (400 level)13Core Curriculum (e.g., PHL 116)13
Core Curriculum (e.g., THR 100)13Electives7
Electives7 
 16 14
Senior
First TermHoursSecond TermHours
CH 3253CH 426 or 44033
CH 3332CH 4442
CH 4603CH 4933
Electives7Electives8
 15 16
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

 CH 450 can substitute for CH 426 or CH 440.

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

ACS Approved

Freshman
First TermHoursSecond TermHours
FYE Course (hours may vary)1CH 117 or 1273
CH 115 or 1253CH 118 or 1281
CH 116 or 1261BY 1234
MA 125 or 2254 
EH 1013MA 126 or 2264
Core Curriculum (e.g., PY 101)13EH 1023
 15 15
Sophomore
First TermHoursSecond TermHours
CH 235 or 2453CH 237 or 2453
CH 236 or 2461CH 238 or 2481
BY 1244PH 22124
  
Core Curriculum (e.g. EH 213)13 
Core Curriculum (e.g. THR 100)13Core Curriculum (e.g. PHL 116)13
Core Curriculum (e.g., HY 101)13Core Curriculum (e.g. HY 102)13
 Elective1
 17 15
Junior
First TermHoursSecond TermHours
CH 3453CH 355
355L
4
CH 4603CH 46153
PH 22224CH 4643
 BY 21034
 Core Curriculum (e.g. SOC 100)13
Electives5 
 15 17
Senior
First TermHoursSecond TermHours
CH 3253CH 426 or 44043
CH 3332CH 4442
Core Curriculum (e.g. CMST 101)13CH 4933
Electives 7Electives4
 15 12
Total credit hours: 121
1

See GPS for list of courses that can satisfy core and/or major requirements.

2

 The calculus-based physics sequence, PH 221PH 222, is strongly recommended, instead of the PH 201 & PH 202 sequence.

3

May also choose BY 330 or BY 271/BY 271L.

4

CH 450 may substitute for CH 426 or CH 440.

5

CH 463 may substitute for CH 464

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

ACS Approved

Freshman
First TermHoursSecond TermHours
CH 115 or 1253CH 117 or 1273
CH 116 or 1261CH 118 or 1281
MA 125 or 2254MA 126 or 2264
EH 1013EH 1023
FYE (Credit hours may vary)1Core Curriculum (e.g. PHL 115)13
Core Curriculum (e.g. HY 101)13 
 15 14
Sophomore
First TermHoursSecond TermHours
CH 235 or 2453CH 237 or 2473
CH 236 or 2461CH 238 or 2481
PH 221
221R
221L2
4PH 222
222R
222L2
4
Core Curriculum (e.g. EH 213)13Core Curriculum (e.g. CMST 101)13
Core Curriculum (e.g. THR 100)13Elective4
Elective3 
 17 15
Junior
First TermHoursSecond TermHours
CH 3453CH 355
355L
4
CH 4603Chemistry Elective (400 level)13
Core Curriculum (e.g. HY 102)13Core Curriculum (e.g. PY 101)13
Core Curriculum (e.g. ANTH 101)13Electives4
Elective2 
 14 14
Senior
First TermHoursSecond TermHours
CH 32533CH 4983
CH 3332CH 4933
Electives11Electives9
 16 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.

3

 CH 426/440 can substitute for CH 325/333

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

ACS Approved

Freshman
First TermHoursSecond TermHours
CH 115 or 1253CH 117 or 1273
CH 116 or 1261CH 118 or 1281
MA 125 or 2254MA 126 or 2264
EH 1013EH 1023
CJ 1103BY 1234
FYE (Credit hours may vary)1 
 15 15
Sophomore
First TermHoursSecond TermHours
CH 235 or 2453CH 237 or 2473
CH 236 or 2461CH 238 or 2481
CJ 3023BY 2104
BY 1244CJ 250 or 3503
 Core Curriculum (e.g. PHL 116)13
Core Curriculum (e.g. EH 213)13Core Curriculum (e.g. HY 101)13
Core Curriculum (e.g. SOC 100)13 
 17 17
Junior
First TermHoursSecond TermHours
CH 3453CH 355
355L
4
CH 4603CJ 3523
BY 3113CH 46433
PH 221
221R
221L2
4BY 429 or 4313
Core Curriculum (e.g. HY 102)13PH 222
222R
222L2
4
 16 17
Senior
First TermHoursSecond TermHours
CH 3253CH 426 or 4403
CH 3332CH 4442
CH 4503CH 4951
CH 4972-3Core Curriculum (e.g. CMST 101)13
FS 567 or 6773Core Curriculum (e.g., THR 100)13
 Core Curriculum (e.g. PY 101)13
 13-14 15
Total credit hours: 125-126
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.

3

CH 463 can substitute for CH 464.

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

ACS Approved

Freshman
First TermHoursSecond TermHours
CH 115 or 1253CH 117 or 1273
CH 116 or 1261CH 118 or 1281
MA 125 or 2254MA 126 or 2264
EH 1013EH 1023
FYE (Credit hours vary.)1Core Curriculum (e.g. HY 101)13
Elective2Elective1
 14 15
Sophomore
First TermHoursSecond TermHours
CH 235 or 2453CH 237 or 2473
CH 236 or 2461CH 238 or 2481
MSE 2803Core Curriculum (e.g. CMST 101)13
Core Curriculum (e.g. EH 213)13Core Curriculum (e.g. HY 102)13
Core Curriculum (e.g. PHL 115)13Core Curriculum (e.g. ANTH 101)13
Core Curriculum (e.g. THR 100)13Elective (MSE 281)3
 16 16
Junior
First TermHoursSecond TermHours
CH 3453CH 355
355L
4
PH 221
221R
221L2
4PH 222
222R
222L2
4
Core Curriculum (e.g. PY 101)13MSE 4303
Elective 4Electives3
 14 14
Senior
First TermHoursSecond TermHours
CH 3253CH 426 or 44033
CH 3332CH 44432
CH 4603CH 481
481L
4
CH 480
480L
4CH 4933
Elective3Elective4
 15 16
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

 CH 450 can substitute for CH 426 or 440.

 Minor in Chemistry

RequirementsHours
Required Chemistry Courses
CH 115General Chemistry I 13
or CH 125 General Chemistry I HONORS
CH 116General Chemistry I Laboratory1
or CH 126 General Chemistry I HONORS Laboratory
CH 117General Chemistry II 13
or CH 127 General Chemistry II HONORS
CH 118General Chemistry II Laboratory 11
or CH 128 General Chemistry II HONORS Laboratory
CH 235Organic Chemistry I3
or CH 245 Organic Chemistry I Honors
CH 236Organic Chemistry I Laboratory1
CH 237Organic Chemistry II3
or CH 247 Organic Chemistry II Honors
CH 238Organic Chemistry II Laboratory1
Chemistry Elective
Select one of the following:3-4
Physical Chemistry I with Calculus: Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics
Inorganic Chemistry: Principles and Applications of Chemical Periodicity
Quantitative Analysis
Physical Chemistry II: Structure/Bonding and Molecular Spectroscopy
Transition Metal Chemistry
Instrumental Analysis
Chemometrics
Special Topics in Analytical Chemistry
Fundamentals of Biochemistry
Advanced Biochemistry
Biochemistry Laboratory
Physical Biochemistry Laboratory
Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery
Chemistry of Natural Products
Polymer Chemistry I. Basic Principles
Polymer Chemistry II. Fundamental Properties
Total Hours19-20
1

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

GPA and 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  W, WP, WF, 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.
  • All chemistry minors must take at least two of the following courses (at least one with its accompanying laboratory) at UAB: CH 235 /CH 236 , CH 237/CH 238, CH 325 /[CH 333], CH 345/[CH 333], CH 355/CH 355L, CH 426/[CH 444] or CH 440, CH 450/[CH 444],  CH 460 CH 480 CH 480 /CH 480L, or CH 481 /CH 481L.
  • Courses taken on a pass/fail basis do not count toward a CH 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:
    RequirementsHours
    CH 115General Chemistry I3
    or CH 125 General Chemistry I HONORS
    CH 116General Chemistry I Laboratory1
    or CH 126 General Chemistry I HONORS Laboratory
    CH 117General Chemistry II3
    or CH 127 General Chemistry II HONORS
    CH 118General Chemistry II Laboratory1
    or CH 128 General Chemistry II HONORS Laboratory
    CH 235Organic Chemistry I3
    or CH 245 Organic Chemistry I Honors
    CH 236Organic Chemistry I Laboratory1
    or CH 246 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (Honors)
    CH 237Organic Chemistry II3
    or CH 247 Organic Chemistry II Honors
    CH 238Organic Chemistry II Laboratory1
    or CH 248 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

  • Prior approval of the Chemistry Honors Director.
  • Prior completion of 6 semester hours of undergraduate research CH 497.
  • 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

Director of the Department of Chemistry Honors Program
Chemistry Building
Birmingham, AL 35294-1240
 

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.
Prerequisites: MAAD 15 or 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 MA 225 [Min Grade: D](Can be taken Concurrently) or MTH1 75 or MTH2 75 or MTH3 75 or MTH4 75 or MTH5 75 or MA1 75 or MA2 75 or MA3 75 or MA4 75 or MA5 75 or MPL 30

CH 105. Introductory Chemistry I. 3 Hours.

CH 105 introduces students to the fundamental facts, principles, and theories of general chemistry, and is geared towards allied health professions and non-majors. Topics covered include the following: matter, measurements in chemistry, atomic structure and the periodic table, chemical bonding, chemical reactions and calculations, solutions, and acid/base chemistry. This course meets Blazer Core Curriculum Scientific Inquiry. Concurrent enrollment in CH 105R Introductory Chemistry I Recitation required.
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 MA 225 [Min Grade: D](Can be taken Concurrently) or MAAD 15 or MTH1 75 or MTH2 75 or MTH3 75 or MTH4 75 or MTH5 75 or MA1 75 or MA2 75 or MA3 75 or MA4 75 or MA5 75 or MPL 30 or EMA E

CH 105R. Introductory Chemistry I Recitation. 0 Hours.

Introductory 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 105 Introductory Chemistry I required.

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. Not applicable to a major or minor in chemistry. Quantitative Literacy is a significant component of this course. Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of CH 105 strongly recommended. This course meets Blazer Core Curriculum Scientific Inquiry.

CH 107. Introductory Chemistry II. 3 Hours.

CH 107 will introduce students to the fundamental facts, principles, and theories of organic chemistry and biochemistry, and is geared towards allied health professions and non-majors. Topics covered include the following: hydrocarbons, alcohols, esters, aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids, amines and amides, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzymes, and nucleic acids. This course meets Blazer Core Curriculum Scientific Inquiry. Concurrent enrollment in CH 107R Introductory Chemistry II Recitation is required.
Prerequisites: CH 105 [Min Grade: C] or CH 115 [Min Grade: C]

CH 107R. Introductory Chemistry II Recitation. 0 Hours.

Introductory Chemistry II 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 107 Introductory Chemistry II required.

CH 108. Introductory Chemistry II Laboratory. 1 Hour.

Emphasizes development of lab skills and demonstration of phenomena covered in CH 107. 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. Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of CH 107 strongly recommended. This course meets Blazer Core Curriculum Scientific Inquiry.

CH 115. General Chemistry I. 3 Hours.

Introduces the principles of chemical thought through atomic theory, quantum theory, chemical bonding, reaction types, solution concentration, stoichiometry, chemical structures, intermolecular forces, kinetic molecular theory, and gas laws. The structure of the course emphasizes problem solving and the relationship of these ideas to each other. Quantitative literacy is a significant component of this course. This course meets Blazer Core Curriculum Scientific Inquiry. Concurrent enrollment in CH 115R General Chemistry I Recitation required.
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 225 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) or MA 125 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) or MA 125 [Min Grade: P]) or MAC1 17 or MAAD 21 or MTH2 75 or MTH3 75 or MTH4 75 or MTH5 75 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 (SAT2 580 and HSCG 3.50) or (SAT2 600 and HSCG 3.00) or (SAT2 620 and HSCG 2.50) or SAT2 640 or S02 600 or MPL 61

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. Quantitative Literacy is a significant component of this course. This course meets Blazer Core Curriculum Scientific Inquiry.

CH 117. General Chemistry II. 3 Hours.

Solutions, chemical kinetics, chemical thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, and special topics, e.g. organic, biochemistry, descriptive chemistry. Writing assignments are structured to build on scientific reasoning. Quantitative literacy is a significant component of this course. This course meets Blazer Core Curriculum Scientific Inquiry. Concurrent enrollment in CH 117R General Chemistry II Recitation required.
Prerequisites: CH 115 [Min Grade: C] or CH 125 [Min Grade: C]

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

General Chemistry II 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 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. Quantitative Literacy is a significant component of this course. This course meets Blazer Core Curriculum Scientific Inquiry.

CH 125. General Chemistry I HONORS. 3 Hours.

Stoichiometry, quantum theory, atomic structure, chemical bonding, acids-bases, colligative properties, periodicity, and gas laws. Writing assignments are structured to build on scientific reasoning. This course emphasizes oral and writing communication skills. This Honors course provides less classroom discussion of basic concepts to allow time to cover additional concepts not discussed in CH 115. Thus, prior experience with basic chemical concepts is highly recommended. The class size is limited to 60 students. Quantitative literacy is a significant component of this course. This course, when taken with its corresponding laboratory, meets the Blazer Core Curriculum requirements for Scientific Inquiry. Concurrent enrollment in CH 125R General Chemistry I Recitation required.
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 225 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) or MA 125 [Min Grade: P] or MAC1 17 or MAAD 21 or MTH2 75 or MTH3 75 or MTH4 75 or MTH5 75 or MPL 61 or (A02 23 and HSCG 3.5) or (A02 24 and HSCG 3.0) or (A02 25 and HSCG 2.5) or (S02 540 and HSCG 3.5) or (S02 560 and HSCG 3.0) or (S02 580 and HSCG 2.5) or (SAT2 580 and HSCG 3.5) or (SAT2 600 and HSCG 3.0) or (SAT2 620 and HSCG 2.5) or SAT2 640 or S02 600

CH 125R. General Chemistry I HONORS 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 125 General Chemistry I required.

CH 126. General Chemistry I HONORS Laboratory. 1 Hour.

Emphasizes development of laboratory skills and quantitative analyses related to CH 125. Writing assignments structured to build on scientific reasoning. (Core Area III) Quantitative Literacy is a significant Component of this course. Permission of instructor or enrollment in Honors College or Chemistry Scholars program required. Concurrent enrollment or prior completion of CH 125 strongly recommended. This course meets the Blazer Core Curriculum Scientific Inquiry with its lecture.

CH 127. General Chemistry II HONORS. 3 Hours.

Solutions, kinetics, thermodynamics, equilibria, electrochemistry, nuclear, and special topics, e.g. organic, biochemistry, and descriptive chemistry. Writing assignments are structured to build on scientific reasoning. This course emphasizes oral and written communication skills. This Honors course provides less classroom discussion of basic material to allow time to cover additional concepts not discussed in CH 117. The class size is limited to 60 students. Quantitative literacy is a significant component of this course. This course, when taken with its corresponding laboratory, meets the Blazer Core Curriculum requirements for Scientific inquiry. Concurrent enrollment in CH 127R General Chemistry II Recitation is required.
Prerequisites: CH 115 [Min Grade: A] or CH 125 [Min Grade: B]

CH 127R. General Chemistry II HONORS Recitation. 0 Hours.

General Chemistry II 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 127 General Chemistry II required.

CH 128. General Chemistry II HONORS Laboratory. 1 Hour.

Emphasizes development of laboratory skills and quantitative analyses related to CH 127. Writing assignments structured to build on scientific reasoning. (Core Area III) Quantitative Literacy is a significant component of this course. Permission of instructor or enrollment in Honors College or Chemistry Scholars program required. Concurrent enrollment or prior completion of CH 127 strongly recommended. This course meets the Blazer Core Curriculum Scientific Inquiry with its lecture.
Prerequisites: CH 115 [Min Grade: A] or CH 125 [Min Grade: B] and CH 116 [Min Grade: A] or CH 126 [Min Grade: B]

CH 199. Bridge Between General and Organic Chemistry. 1 Hour.

This is a one credit hour, pass-fail, 6-week, on-line class designed to prepare general chemistry students for success in the organic chemistry sequence. The course will reinforce topics from general chemistry and introduce basic concepts that will be encountered in organic chemistry. Recommended for transfer students or for students who earned a grade of C in General Chemistry II.
Prerequisites: CH 117 [Min Grade: C] or CH 127 [Min Grade: C]

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) or CH 125 [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] or CH 127 [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] or CH 127 [Min Grade: C]) and (CH 118 [Min Grade: C] or CH 119 [Min Grade: C] or CH 128 [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] or CH 245 [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] or CH 245 [Min Grade: C]) and (CH 234 [Min Grade: C] or CH 236 [Min Grade: C] or CH 246 [Min Grade: C])

CH 245. Organic Chemistry I Honors. 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. This honors course moves at a slightly faster pace than CH 235, and is taught in a slightly nontraditional way. There is less lecture, more class discussion, and more problem-solving. Concurrent enrollment in CH 245R Organic I HONORS Recitation required. Open to Honors College students, Chemistry Scholars, or Permission of Instructor.
Prerequisites: CH 117 [Min Grade: C] or CH 127 [Min Grade: C]

CH 245R. Organic Chemistry I Honors Recitation. 0 Hours.

Organic Chemistry I recitation is used to build problem-solving skills in study-group environments. Concurrent enrollment in CH 245 Organic Chemistry I HONORS required.

CH 246. Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (Honors). 1 Hour.

Emphasis placed on development of techniques used in organic research laboratories and scientific writing. Permission of instructor or enrollment in Honors College or Chemistry Scholars program required.
Prerequisites: CH 245 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)

CH 247. Organic Chemistry II Honors. 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. This Honors course moves at a slightly faster pace than CH 237, and is taught in a slightly nontraditional way with a greater focus on organic synthesis. There is less lecture, more class discussion, and more problem-solving. Concurrent enrollment in CH 247R Organic II HONORS Recitation required.
Prerequisites: CH 235 [Min Grade: A] or CH 245 [Min Grade: C]

CH 247R. Organic Chemistry II Honors Recitation. 0 Hours.

Organic Chemistry II recitation is used to build problem-solving skills in study-group environments. Concurrent enrollment in CH 247 Organic Chemistry II HONORS required.

CH 248. Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (Honors). 1 Hour.

Synthesis, purification, and characterization of organic compounds using instrumental analysis, molecular modeling, scientific writing, and oral presentation. Permission of instructor, or enrollment in Honors College or Chemistry Scholars program required.
Prerequisites: CH 247 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)

CH 325. Physical Chemistry I with Calculus: Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics. 3 Hours.

Thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, and chemical kinetics. Lecture and laboratory. Prior completion of PH 221 and CH 355 strongly recommended. Prior completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, MA 227 strongly recommended. Concurrent enrollment in, or prior completion of, CH 325L Physical Chemistry I Lab required.
Prerequisites: (CH 117 [Min Grade: C] or CH 117 [Min Grade: P] or CH 127 [Min Grade: C]) and (MA 126 [Min Grade: C] or MA 226 [Min Grade: C] or MA 126 [Min Grade: P]) and (PH 201 [Min Grade: C] or PH 201 [Min Grade: P] or PH 221 [Min Grade: C] or PH 221 [Min Grade: P])

CH 333. Synthetic and Physical Laboratory Methods. 2 Hours.

Fundamental concepts including chemical equilibrium, kinetics, and electronic interactions are explored through synthetic design, advanced spectroscopic methods, and data analysis. Techniques from organic chemistry are further developed and scientific writing is emphasized.
Prerequisites: (CH 237 [Min Grade: C] or CH 247 [Min Grade: C]) and (CH 238 [Min Grade: C] or CH 239 [Min Grade: C]) and CH 355 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) and CH 355L [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)

CH 345. Inorganic Chemistry: Principles and Applications of Chemical Periodicity. 3 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.
Prerequisites: (CH 237 [Min Grade: C] or CH 247 [Min Grade: C])

CH 355. Quantitative Analysis. 3 Hours.

Principles of analytical measurements, statistical and volumetric techniques, spectrophotometric analysis, and chromatography, with emphasis on equilibrium and applications. Concurrent enrollment, or prior completion of, CH 355L Quantitative Analysis Lab required.
Prerequisites: CH 117 [Min Grade: C] or CH 127 [Min Grade: C]

CH 355L. Quantitative Analysis Laboratory. 1 Hour.

Quantitative analysis laboratory. Concurrent enrollment or prior completion of CH 355 Quantitative Analysis required.
Prerequisites: CH 355 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)

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. Appropriate 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.

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 426. Physical Chemistry II: Structure/Bonding and Molecular Spectroscopy. 3 Hours.

Quantum mechanics, chemical bonding, and molecular spectroscopy. Prior completion of CH 325 and MA 227 strongly recommended.
Prerequisites: (CH 117 [Min Grade: C] or CH 127 [Min Grade: C] or CH 117 [Min Grade: P]) and (MA 126 [Min Grade: C] or MA 126 [Min Grade: P] or MA 226 [Min Grade: C]) and (PH 202 [Min Grade: C] or PH 202 [Min Grade: P] or PH 222 [Min Grade: C] or PH 222 [Min Grade: P])

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 430. Physical Organic Chemistry. 3 Hours.

The course will focus on basic concepts, molecular orbital theory, and organic reaction mechanisms, built on the foundation of organIc chemistry I and II. The goal is to provide students a deeper understanding of the general principles, especially structure, mechanism, and their relationships.
Prerequisites: CH 237 [Min Grade: C] or CH 247 [Min Grade: C]

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. Concurrent enrollment in, or prior completion of, CH 427 Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy Laboratory required.
Prerequisites: CH 345 [Min Grade: C]

CH 444. Spectroscopic and Separations Laboratory Methods. 2 Hours.

Fundamental concepts including electronic and vibrational transitions, nuclear magnetic resonance, and molecular orbital theory are explored through the use of commonly-accessible laboratory instruments. Chromatographic theory and quantitative analysis are applied to the identification and quantitation of analytical standards and unknowns using industry-standard instrumentation. The second half of the course reinforces quantitative methods with hands-on practical training.
Prerequisites: (CH 237 [Min Grade: C] or CH 247 [Min Grade: C]) and (CH 238 [Min Grade: C] or CH 239 [Min Grade: C]) and CH 355 [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. 3 Hours.

Focus on modern analytical chemistry instrumentation including chemical separations, spectroscopies (atomic absorption, infrared, UV-visible, fluorescence), mass spectroscopy, and thermal analysis.
Prerequisites: (CH 117 [Min Grade: C] or CH 127 [Min Grade: C])

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. Special Topics in Analytical Chemistry. 1-3 Hour.

Special Topics in selected areas of analytical chemistry under the supervision of faculty sponsor. Requires permission of instructor.
Prerequisites: (CH 235 [Min Grade: C] and CH 236 [Min Grade: C]) and (CH 237 [Min Grade: C] and CH 238 [Min Grade: C]) and CH 355 [Min Grade: C]

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] or CH 247 [Min Grade: C]

CH 461. Advanced Biochemistry. 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 463. Biochemistry Laboratory. 3 Hours.

Introduction to modern bioanalytical techniques used for the expression, isolation, and characterization of proteins and other biological macromolecules. Space is limited. Students with a Chemistry Major with either the Biochemistry or Forensic Tracks have priority.
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. Space is limited. Students with the Chemistry Major with the Biochemistry Track have priority. Concurrent or prior enrollment in CH 461 is recommended.
Prerequisites: CH 450 [Min Grade: C] or CH 460 [Min Grade: C] or CH 461 [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 Chemistry and Drug Discovery. 3 Hours.

Emphasis on structure-based design strategies for small organic molecule drugs using common macromolecular drug targets. Examples of successful design for experimental and clinically used drugs will be 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. Prior completion of prerequisite courses with a grade of B or better strongly recommended.
Prerequisites: (CH 235 [Min Grade: C] or CH 245 [Min Grade: C]) and CH 236 [Min Grade: C] and (CH 237 [Min Grade: C] or CH 247 [Min Grade: C]) and CH 238 [Min Grade: C]

CH 477. Radiochemistry for the Life Sciences. 3 Hours.

This course is intended to act as an introduction to radiochemistry. It will cover production, instrumentation, and radiochemistry techniques to make use of radiotracers in the life sciences from basic biological and environmental applications to medical imaging and therapy.

CH 480. Polymer Chemistry I. Basic Principles. 3 Hours.

Basic chemical principles of polymers with the focus on synthesis, characterization, and applications of synthetic and biological macromolecules. Prior completion of CH 237, CH 325, and CH 355 (and MSE 350 for MSE students) recommended. Concurrent enrollment in, or prior completion of, CH 480L Polymer Chemistry I Lab is recommended.
Prerequisites: (CH 117 [Min Grade: C] or CH 127 [Min Grade: C])

CH 480L. Polymer Chemistry I Laboratory. 1 Hour.

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

CH 481. Polymer Chemistry II. Fundamental Properties. 3 Hours.

Fundamentals of chemical, physical and molecular properties of polymers in bulk and solution. Concurrent enrollment in CH 481L Polymer Chemistry II Laboratory required. Prior completion of CH 237, CH 325, and CH 355 (and MSE 350 for MSE students) recommended. Concurrent enrollment in, or prior completion of, CH 481L Polymer Chemistry II Laboratory is recommended.
Prerequisites: (CH 117 [Min Grade: C] or CH 127 [Min Grade: C])

CH 481L. Polymer Chemistry II Laboratory. 1 Hour.

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

CH 489. Special Topics in Polymer Chemistry. 1-3 Hour.

Special topics in selected areas of polymer chemistry under supervision of faculty sponsor. Requires permission of instructor.

CH 492. Research Methods. 1-3 Hour.

This course is required in the UABTEACH program and is specially designed to meet the needs of future teachers. Students meet two hours per week for non-traditional, interactive lectures and two hours per week for lab. The course is cross-listed (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology). It provides students with the tools that scientists use to solve scientific problems; gives students the opportunity to use these tools in a laboratory setting; makes students aware of how scientists communicate with each other through peer-reviewed scientific literature; and enables students to understand how scientists develop new knowledge and insights. The course requires a substantial amount of writing.

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 intended for graduating senior Chemistry majors.
Prerequisites: (CH 237 [Min Grade: C] or CH 247 [Min Grade: C]) and CH 325 [Min Grade: D]

CH 495. Ethics in Chemical Research. 1 Hour.

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 intended for graduating senior Chemistry majors.
Prerequisites: (CH 237 [Min Grade: C] or CH 247 [Min Grade: C]) and CH 497 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) and CH 325 [Min Grade: C]

CH 497. Undergraduate Research. 2-3 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 faculty mentor and instructor 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 235 [Min Grade: C] or CH 245 [Min Grade: C]

CH 499. Honors Research and Thesis. 0-3 Hours.

Research project conducted under the supervision of faculty mentor. Admission to the Chemistry Honors Program is required; a research proposal must be on file with and approved by 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 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. This course, when taken with its corresponding laboratory, meets the Blazer Core Curriculum Scientific Inquiry.

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. This course when taken with its corresponding lecture meets Blazer Core Curriculum Scientific Inquiry.
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. This course, when taken with its corresponding laboratory, meets the Core Curriculum requirements for Area III: Natural Sciences.

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 108. Urban Geology. 3 Hours.

Urban lives are dominated by concrete and steel, as well as daily movements from home to campus or work. Every manufactured object is derived from earth's resources, and the planet's dynamic activity drives and constrains movements. This course will introduce students to the resources of the material world, e.g. minerals, rock, water, and the processes that impact the urban environment, e.g. flooding, weathering, etc. Students will learn, practice, and employ scientific thinking skills to better understand and analyze connections between geologic resources and economics, environment, and social justice. This course meets Blazer Core Curriculum City as a Classroom.

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

Alford, Aaron, Instructor, 2020, BS, MS, PhD (UAB)
Brande, Scott, Associate Professor of Chemistry, 1979, B.S. (Rochester), M.S. (California Institute of Technology), Ph.D. (SUNY-Stony Brook)
Burns, Corey, Instructor, 2022, B.S. (Iowa), Ph.D. (Texas A&M)
Burns, Jonathan, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, 2021, B.S. (MidAmerica Nazarene), Ph.D. (Texas A&M)
Dluhy, Richard, Professor and Chair, 2015, BS (Connecticut), PhD (Rutgers)
Duran, Elizabeth, Assistant Professor, 2023, , B.A. (Florida International ), Ph.D. (UAB)
Erdmann, Mitzy, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, 2016, B.S. (Loyola), M.S. (UAB), Ph.D. (UAB)
Kharlampieva, Eugenia, Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, 2010, B.S. (Chelyabinsk State, Russia), Ph.D. (Stevens Institute of Technology)
Lee, Hui-Ting, Assistant Professor, 2019, BS (National Dong Hwa Univ, Taiwan), PhD (Univ Nebraska Medical Center)
Lucius, Aaron L., Professor of Chemistry, 2006, B.S. (Oregon State), Ph.D. (Washington U.)
March, Joe L., Professor of Chemistry; Associate Director, Science and Technology Honors Program, 1999, B.S., M.S. (Southwestern Texas), Ph.D. (Texas)
Nikles, Jacqueline A., Professor of Chemistry, 2001, B.S. (Marietta College), Ph.D. (Case Western Reserve)
Tucker, Brenna, Instructor, 2020, MS (Texas Woman's Univ), PhD (UAB)
Velu, Sadanandan, Professor of Chemistry, 2002, B.Sc., M.Sc. (Calicut – India), Ph.D. (Madras – India)
Wang, Pengfei, Professor of Chemistry, 2005, B.E., B.Sc. (Tsinghua, China), M.S. (Illinois-Chicago), Ph.D. (Wisconsin)
Wijeratne, Gayan B., Assistant Professor of Chemistry, 2018, B.S. (Columbo, Sri Lanka), Ph.D. (Kansas)
Zhang, Jun, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, 2016, B.S. (Nankai, China), M.S. (Tsinghua, China), Ph.D. (North Carolina - Chapel Hill)