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 should complete approximately 400 hours of pre-approved laboratory experiences beyond general chemistry in order for their degree to qualify for an ACS certificate. Undergraduate research can account for up to 180 of the required 400 laboratory hours.

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.

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 325, CH 345, CH 333, CH 355/CH 355L, CH 426, CH 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 426, CH 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 Curriculum

Hours

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.

Requirements		Hours
Local Beginnings		3
BUS 101	Introduction to Business
BUS 102	Business Foundations
BY 110	Biology's Guide to Surviving Stress
CAS 112	Success in College
EDU 100	Touch the Future
EGR 200	Introduction to Engineering
HRP 101	Experience the University Transition
NUR 100	Student Success in Nursing
PUH 101	Transitioning to College, Exploring Public Health
PY 107	Psychology of Adjustment
UASC 101	Exploring UAB
UASC 102	Success and the City
UASC 105	Keys to Academic Success
WLL 170	Lost in Translation: Navigating College and Beyond

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.

Requirements		Hours
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.
EH 101	English Composition I
or EH 106	Introduction to Freshman Writing I
or EH 108	English Composition I for Second Language Writers
EH 102	English Composition II
or EH 107	Introduction to Freshman Writing II
or EH 109	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.
MA 105	Pre-Calculus Algebra
MA 106	Pre-Calculus Trigonometry
MA 107	Pre-Calculus Algebra and Trigonometry
MA 108	Mathematics of Social Choice
MA 110	Finite Mathematics
MA 125	Calculus I
MA 126	Calculus II
MA 168	Mathematics of Biological Systems I
MA 180	Introduction to Statistics
MA 225	Calculus I - Honors
MA 226	Calculus II - Honors
MA 252	Introduction to Differential Equations
MA 260	Introduction to Linear Algebra
PH 103	Understanding the World Through Data
PH 299	Reasoning through Modeling and Simulation of Data
PSC 200	Data, Politics and Policy
PUH 250	Biostatistics
PY 116	Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
Reasoning		3
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.
ANTH 104	Introduction to Peace Studies
BUS 200	Principles of Ethics
BUS 210	Artificial Intelligence and Society
BY 170	Biology of Sex
HC 115	Honors Seminar in Health Professions
HC 119	Honors Seminar
HC 128	Honors Seminar in Reasoning
PHL 115	Contemporary Moral Issues
PHL 116	Bioethics
PHL 120	Practical Reasoning
PHL 220	Introduction to Symbolic Logic
PSC 102	Foundations of Comparative Politics
PSC 104	Foundations of Political Theory
PUH 201	Introduction to Public Health
PY 213	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.
ARA 101 & 101L	Introductory Arabic I and Introductory Arabic I Lab
ARA 102 & 102L	Introductory Arabic II and Introductory Arabic II Lab
BUS 250	Foundations of Business Communications
BY 225	Contemporary Issues in Science Policy
CHI 101 & 101L	Introductory Chinese I and Introductory Chinese I Lab
CHI 102 & 102L	Introductory Chinese II and Introductory Chinese II Lab
CHI 201	Intermediate Chinese I
CMST 101	Public Speaking
CMST 105	Introduction to Human Communication
EGR 103	Computer Aided Graphics and Design
EGR 117	Engineering Design & Innovation I: Design Thinking
FR 101 & 101L	Introductory French I and Introductory French I Lab Practice
FR 102 & 102L	Introductory French II and Introductory French II Lab Practice
FR 201	Intermediate French I
GN 101 & 101L	Introductory German I and Introductory German I Lab Practice
GN 102 & 102L	Introductory German II and Introductory German II Lab Practice
GN 201	Intermediate German I
HC 111	Honors Seminar in Engineering
HC 114	Honors Seminar in Business
HC 201	Leadership Skills
ITL 101 & 101L	Introductory Italian I and Introductory Italian I Lab
ITL 102 & 102L	Introductory Italian II and Introductory Italian II Lab
JPA 101 & 101L	Introductory Japanese I and Introductory Japanese I Lab
JPA 102 & 102L	Introductory Japanese II and Introductory Japanese Lab II
JPA 201	Intermediate Japanese I
POR 101 & 101L	Introductory Portuguese I and Introductory Portuguese I Lab Practice
POR 102 & 102L	Introductory Portuguese II and Introductory Portuguese II Lab Practice
PSC 100	Public Service
PSC 221	American State and Local Government
SPA 101 & 101L	Introductory Spanish I and Introductory Spanish I Lab Practice
SPA 102 & 102L	Introductory Spanish II and Introductory Spanish II Lab Practice
SPA 201	Intermediate Spanish I
WLL 101	Introductory World Language I
WLL 102	Introductory World Language II
WS 100	Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies
Total Hours		15

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.

Requirements		Hours
History & Meaning		3
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.
AAS 200	Introduction to African-American Studies
ANTH 106	Introducing Archaeology
ANTH 232	Explorers, Mummies, Hieroglyphs
ANTH 245	Peoples of the World:Mediterranean
ARH 210	Art and Medicine: A History
EH 210	Interpreting Film
EH 212	Forms of Literature
EH 213	Ideas in Literature
HC 116	Honors Seminar in History & Meaning
HC 117	Honors Seminar in Natural Sciences and Mathematics
HC 216	Honors Seminar in Social and Behavioral Sciences
HC 219	Honors Seminar
HC 220	Honors Seminar History & Meaning
HY 101	Western Civilization I
HY 102	Western Civilization II
HY 104	World History to 1600
HY 105	World History 1600 to the Present
HY 106	World History and Technology I
HY 107	World History and Technology II
HY 120	The United States To 1877
HY 121	The United States Since 1877
HY 202	Reacting to the Past
PHL 100	Introduction to Philosophy
PHL 125	Introduction to Ethics
PHL 203	Philosophy of Religion
PHL 207	Meaning of Life: Perspectives
PSC 120	Urban Politics
WLL 145	Afrodocs: Afro-Iberian and Caribbean History through Film
WLL 230	The International Biopic
The Creative Arts		3
Courses in this section will explore the imaginative and creative arts.
ARH 101	The Art Experience
ARH 102	Modern Visual Culture
ARH 203	Ancient and Medieval Art
ARH 204	Early Modern-Contemporary Art
ARH 205	Survey of African Art
ARH 206	Survey of Asian Art
ARS 280	Creativity and Imagination
EH 205	Introduction to Creative Writing
HC 112	Honors Seminar in Public Health
HC 118	Honors Seminar in Creative Arts
HC 218	Honor Seminar in Arts and Humanities
MU 120	Music Appreciation
MU 165	Jazz Styles: History and Appreciation
MU 205	African-American Music 1619-Present
THR 100	Introduction to the Theatre
THR 102	Introduction to Cinema
THR 105	Introduction to Dance
THR 200	Plays on Film
WLL 140	Worlds of Anime and Manga
WLL 220	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.
ANTH 102 & 102L	Introduction to Biological Anthropology and Laboratory in Biological Anthropology
AST 101 & AST 111	Astronomy of the Universe and Astronomy of the Universe Laboratory
AST 102 & AST 112	Stars and Galaxies and Stars and Galaxies Laboratory
AST 103 & AST 113	Astronomy of the Solar System and Astronomy of the Solar Systems Laboratory
AST 105 & AST 115	Extraterrestrial Life and Extraterrestrial Life Laboratory
BY 101 & BY 102	Topics in Contemporary Biology and Topics Contemporary Biology Laboratory
BY 103 & 103L	Oceans and You and Oceans and You - Laboratory
BY 108 & BY 109	Human Population and the Earth's Environment and Laboratory in Environmental Science
BY 123	Introductory Biology I
BY 124	Introductory Biology II
CH 105 & CH 106	Introductory Chemistry I and Introductory Chemistry I Laboratory
CH 107 & CH 108	Introductory Chemistry II and Introductory Chemistry II Laboratory
CH 115 & CH 116	General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory
CH 117 & CH 118	General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory
CH 125 & CH 126	General Chemistry I HONORS and General Chemistry I HONORS Laboratory
CH 127 & CH 128	General Chemistry II HONORS and General Chemistry II HONORS Laboratory
CS 104	Data Science for All
ES 101	Physical Geology
ES 102	Physical Geology Laboratory
HC 120	Honors Seminar: Scientific Inquiry
PH 201	College Physics I
PH 202	College Physics II
PH 221	General Physics I
PH 222	General Physics II
PHS 101	Physical Science
PHS 102	Physical Science II
Humans and their Societies		3
Courses in this section look at the ways that human beings behave in the social world and how they have organized their societies.
ANTH 101	Introducing Cultural Anthropology
ANTH 120	Language and Culture
CJ 207	Crime and Everyday Life
DCS 101	Media, Culture and Society
EC 210	Principles of Microeconomics
EC 211	Principles of Macroeconomics
HC 110	Honors Seminar: Special Topics
HC 113	Honors Seminar in Education
HC 126	Honors Seminar Humans & their Societies
HC 214	Honors Seminar in Business
HCS 250	Extreme Teaming in Healthcare
HY 201	History and Society
LING 110	Art and Science of Language
NTR 121	Well Being and You
NTR 201	Healthy People, Healthy Planet
NTR 222	Nutrition and Health
PHL 230	Social and Political Philosophy
PHL 270	Science, Knowledge, and Reality
PSC 101	Foundations of American Government
PSC 103	Foundations of International Relations
PUH 202	Introduction to Global Health
PUH 204	Social and Behavioral Determinants of Health
PY 101	Introduction to Psychology
PY 201	Honors Introduction to Psychology
PY 212	Developmental Psychology
PY 222	Honors Developmental Psychology
SOC 100	Introduction to Sociology
SOC 200	Social Change
SOC 220	Sociology of Sex and Gender
SOC 245	Contemporary Social Problems
SOC 250	Sociology of Race and Ethnicity
SOC 278	Our Interconnected World: International Sociology
SOC 280	Introduction to Medical Sociology
WLL 120	World Cultures
WLL 121	Songs of Social Change through World Cultures
Additional Selection		3
Select one additional course from History & Meaning, The Creative Arts, or Humans & Their Societies
Total Hours		20

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:

Requirements		Hours
City As a Classroom		3
AC 264	Taxation and the Working Poor
AC 265	Financial Oversight for Not-for-Profit Organizations
ANTH 100	City as Culture
AST 121	Protecting Starry Skies in Birmingham and Beyond
BUS 270	Urban Neighborhood Revitalization and Community Development/CAC
BY 201	CAC: Climate Change and the Environment
BY 203	CAC: Aging: From Cells to Society
CE 280	Sustainable Cities
CHHS 141	Lifelong Health & Wellness
EC 220	Economic Impacts, Equity and History of Birmingham
ECY 200	Disability in Society
EH 203	Writing in Birmingham
EH 204	Reading in Birmingham
ES 108	Urban Geology
FN 201	Investigations into Financial Inclusion
GEO 101	Intro to Geography
HC 130	Honor Seminar - City as a Classroom
HY 200	City as Classroom
LING 200	Dialect and Language Diversity in the South
MA 189	Data Dive Into Birmingham
NUR 201	Health in the City
PH 104	Community Data Research
PHL 299	Philosophy Service Learning
PSC 267	Political Science City as Classroom
PUH 275	Health Equity, Disparities, and Social Justice in Alabama
PUH 280	Introduction to Sustainability: Shaping Our Shared Future
PY 197	Community Service Practicum
SOC 222	Sociology in the City
WLL 115	Experiencing Japanese Culture in Birmingham
WLL 125	Eating in Birmingham: From Food Banks to Fine Dining
WLL 130	My Global Birmingham
WLL 132	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:

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).

5^th 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 5^th-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 5^th-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.

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

Bachelor of Science with a Major in Chemistry

Required Courses in the UAB Blazer 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 Blazer Core Curriculum requirements stated in this catalog. These courses are required for this major and can also fulfill Blazer core curriculum requirements:

Scientific Inquiry: CH 115, CH 116 , CH 117, CH 118 , or CH 125, CH 126, CH 127, CH 128

Quantitative Literacy: MA 125, or MA 225

Requirements		Hours
Blazer Core Curriculum		41
General Electives		33
Mathematics Requirement		4
MA 126/226	Calculus II
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
Chemistry Requirements
Organic Chemistry		8
CH 235/245	Organic Chemistry I
CH 236/246	Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
CH 237/247	Organic Chemistry II
CH 238/248	Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
Analytical / Inorganic / Physical Chemistry		12
CH 325	Physical Chemistry I with Calculus: Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics
CH 333	Synthetic and Physical Laboratory Methods
CH 345	Inorganic Chemistry: Principles and Applications of Chemical Periodicity
CH 355 & 355L	Quantitative Analysis and Quantitative Analysis Laboratory
Physical/Transition Metal/Instrumental Chemistry
Select upper division lab:		2
CH 444	Spectroscopic and Separations Laboratory Methods
Select one of the following:		3
CH 426	Physical Chemistry II: Structure/Bonding and Molecular Spectroscopy ²
CH 440	Transition Metal Chemistry ²
CH 450	Instrumental Analysis ²
Biochemistry		3
CH 460	Fundamentals of Biochemistry
Chemistry Electives
Select one of the following:		3-6
CH 426	Physical Chemistry II: Structure/Bonding and Molecular Spectroscopy ²
CH 430	Physical Organic Chemistry
CH 440	Transition Metal Chemistry ²
CH 450	Instrumental Analysis ²
CH 451	Chemometrics
CH 461	Advanced Biochemistry
CH 463	Biochemistry Laboratory
CH 464	Physical Biochemistry Laboratory
CH 471	Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery
CH 472	Chemistry of Natural Products
CH 477	Radiochemistry for the Life Sciences
CH 480	Polymer Chemistry I. Basic Principles
CH 481	Polymer Chemistry II. Fundamental Properties
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		120-124

¹: The calculus-based PH 221 - PH 222 sequence is strongly recommended.
²: Each of these courses can only count once toward the chemistry major.

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

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

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

Requirements		Hours
Mathematics Requirements		4
MA 126/226	Calculus II
Biology		8
BY 123	Introductory Biology I
BY 124	Introductory Biology II
Biology
Select one of the following:		3-4
BY 210	Genetics
or BY 211	Genetics for Honors-HON
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		8
CH 235/245	Organic Chemistry I
CH 236/246	Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
CH 237/247	Organic Chemistry II
CH 238/248	Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
Analytical / Inorganic / Physical Chemistry		12
CH 325	Physical Chemistry I with Calculus: Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics
CH 345	Inorganic Chemistry: Principles and Applications of Chemical Periodicity
CH 333	Synthetic and Physical Laboratory Methods
CH 355 & 355L	Quantitative Analysis and Quantitative Analysis Laboratory
Physical/Transition Metal/Instrumental Chemistry
Select upper division lab:		2
CH 444	Spectroscopic and Separations Laboratory Methods
Select one of the following:		3
CH 426	Physical Chemistry II: Structure/Bonding and Molecular Spectroscopy
CH 440	Transition Metal Chemistry
CH 450	Instrumental Analysis
Biochemistry		3
CH 460	Fundamentals of Biochemistry
CH 461	Advanced Biochemistry
Biochemistry Elective
Select one of the following:		3
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		57-59

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

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

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

Required Courses in the UAB Blazer 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 Blazer Core Curriculum requirements stated in this catalog. These courses are required for this major and can also fulfill Blazer core curriculum requirements:

^{Communicating in the Modern World1}: CMST 101

Scientific Inquiry: CH 115, CH 116, CH 117, CH 118, or CH 125, CH 126, CH 127, CH 128

Quantitative Literacy: MA 125, or MA 225

Requirements		Hours
Blazer Core Curriculum		41
Mathematics Requirements		4
MA 126/225	Calculus II
Biology ²		17
BY 123	Introductory Biology I
BY 124	Introductory Biology II
BY 210	Genetics
or BY 211	Genetics for Honors-HON
BY 311	Molecular Genetics
BY 429	Evolution
or BY 431	Principles of DNA Technology
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 ³
Organic Chemistry		8
CH 235/245	Organic Chemistry I
CH 236/246	Organic Chemistry I Laboratory ¹
CH 237/247	Organic Chemistry II
CH 238/248	Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
Analytical/Inorganic/Physical Chemistry		20
CH 325	Physical Chemistry I with Calculus: Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics
CH 333	Synthetic and Physical Laboratory Methods
CH 345	Inorganic Chemistry: Principles and Applications of Chemical Periodicity
CH 355 & 355L	Quantitative Analysis and Quantitative Analysis Laboratory
CH 426	Physical Chemistry II: Structure/Bonding and Molecular Spectroscopy
CH 444	Spectroscopic and Separations Laboratory Methods
CH 450	Instrumental Analysis
Biochemistry		6
CH 460	Fundamentals of Biochemistry
CH 463	Biochemistry Laboratory
or CH 464	Physical Biochemistry Laboratory
Justice Science		15
CJ 110	Introduction to Forensic Science
CJ 302	Introduction to Statistics
CJ 250	Criminalistics: An Overview
CJ 352	Forensic Science Lab
FS 567	Forensic Toxicology
Research		2-3
CH 497	Undergraduate Research
Capstone Requirement
Select one of the following:		1-3
CH 493	Chemistry in Culture & Ethics
or CH 495	Ethics in Chemical Research
Total Hours		122-125

¹: Completion may satisfy three semester hours of UAB Blazer Core Curriculum credit (Academic Foundations/Communicating the Modern World). See GPS.
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 Blazer 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 Blazer Core Curriculum requirements stated in this catalog. These courses are required for this major and can also fulfill core curriculum requirements:

Scientific Inquiry: CH 115, CH 116, CH 117, CH 118, or CH 125, CH 126, CH 127, CH 128

Quantitative Literacy: MA 125, or MA 225

Requirements		Hours
Blazer Core Curriculum		41
General Electives		35
Mathematics Requirement		4
MA 126/225	Calculus II
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		8
CH 235/245	Organic Chemistry I
CH 236/246	Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
CH 237/247	Organic Chemistry II
CH 238/248	Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
Analytical/Inorganic Chemistry		7
CH 345	Inorganic Chemistry: Principles and Applications of Chemical Periodicity
CH 355 & 355L	Quantitative Analysis and Quantitative Analysis Laboratory
Physical Chemistry
Select one of the following:		2
CH 333	Synthetic and Physical Laboratory Methods
CH 444	Spectroscopic and Separations Laboratory Methods
Select one of the following:		3
CH 325	Physical Chemistry I with Calculus: Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics ²
CH 426	Physical Chemistry II: Structure/Bonding and Molecular Spectroscopy ²
Biochemistry		3
CH 460	Fundamentals of Biochemistry
Chemistry Electives
Select one of the following:		3-6
CH 325	Physical Chemistry I with Calculus: Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics ²
CH 426	Physical Chemistry II: Structure/Bonding and Molecular Spectroscopy ²
CH 430	Physical Organic Chemistry
CH 440	Transition Metal Chemistry ²
CH 450	Instrumental Analysis
CH 451	Chemometrics
CH 459	Special Topics in Analytical Chemistry
CH 461	Advanced Biochemistry
CH 463	Biochemistry Laboratory
CH 464	Physical Biochemistry Laboratory
CH 471	Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery
CH 472	Chemistry of Natural Products
CH 477	Radiochemistry for the Life Sciences
CH 480	Polymer Chemistry I. Basic Principles
CH 481	Polymer Chemistry II. Fundamental Properties
CH 497	Undergraduate Research (two terms strongly recommended)
Chemistry Teaching Methods		3
CH 498	Chemistry Teaching Methods
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		120-124

¹: The calculus based PH 221-PH 222sequence is strongly recommended.
²: Each of these courses can only count once toward the chemistry major.

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

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

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 116, CH 117, CH 118, or CH 125, CH 126, CH 127, CH 128

Area III Mathematics: MA 125, or MA 225

Requirements		Hours
Mathematics Requirement		4
MA 126/226	Calculus II
Physics
Select one of the following: ¹		8
PH 201 & PH 202	College Physics I and College Physics II
PH 221 & PH 222	General Physics I and General Physics II
Organic Chemistry		8
CH 235/245	Organic Chemistry I
CH 236/246	Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
CH 237/247	Organic Chemistry II
CH 238	Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
or CH 248	Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (Honors)
Analytical/Inorganic/Physical Chemistry		12
CH 325	Physical Chemistry I with Calculus: Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics
CH 333	Synthetic and Physical Laboratory Methods
CH 345	Inorganic Chemistry: Principles and Applications of Chemical Periodicity
CH 355 & 355L	Quantitative Analysis and Quantitative Analysis Laboratory
Physical/Transition Metal/Instrumental Chemistry
Select upper division lab:		2
CH 444	Spectroscopic and Separations Laboratory Methods
Select one of the following:		3
CH 426	Physical Chemistry II: Structure/Bonding and Molecular Spectroscopy
CH 440	Transition Metal Chemistry
CH 450	Instrumental Analysis
Biochemistry		3
CH 460	Fundamentals of Biochemistry
Polymer		8
CH 480 & 480L	Polymer Chemistry I. Basic Principles and Polymer Chemistry I Laboratory
CH 481 & 481L	Polymer Chemistry II. Fundamental Properties and Polymer Chemistry II Laboratory
Materials Science and Engineering		6
MSE 280	Engineering Materials
MSE 430	Polymeric Materials ²
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		57-58

The calculus based PH 221-PH 222 sequence is strongly recommended.

MSE 281 may be a required prerequisite. Check with the course instructor.

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

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

Sample Program of Study for a Major in Chemistry

ACS Approved

Freshman
First Term	Hours	Second Term	Hours
CH 115 or 125	3	CH 117 or 127	3
CH 116 or 126	1	CH 118 or 128	1
EH 101	3	EH 102	3
MA 125 or 225	4	MA 126 or 226	4
Core Curriculum (e.g. HY 101)¹	3	Core Curriculum (e.g. CMST 101)¹	3
FYE (credit hours may vary)	1
	15		14
Sophomore
First Term	Hours	Second Term	Hours
CH 235 or 245	3	CH 237 or 247	3
CH 236 or 246	1	CH 238 or 248	1
PH 221²	4	PH 222	4
PH 221L		PH 222L
PH 221R		PH 222R
Core Curriculum (e.g. EH 213)¹	3	Core Curriculum (e.g. PY 101)¹	3
Core Curriculum (e.g. SOC 100)¹	3	Core Curriculum (e.g. HY 102)¹	3
		Electives	2
	14		16
Junior
First Term	Hours	Second Term	Hours
CH 345	3	CH 355 & 355L	4
CH Elective (400 level)¹	3	Core Curriculum (e.g., PHL 116)¹	3
Core Curriculum (e.g., THR 100)¹	3	Electives	7
Electives	7
	16		14
Senior
First Term	Hours	Second Term	Hours
CH 325	3	CH 426 or 440³	3
CH 333	2	CH 444	2
CH 460	3	CH 493	3
Electives	7	Electives	8
	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 Term	Hours	Second Term	Hours
FYE Course (hours may vary)	1	CH 117 or 127	3
CH 115 or 125	3	CH 118 or 128	1
CH 116 or 126	1	BY 123	4
MA 125 or 225	4	BY 123L
EH 101	3	MA 126 or 226	4
Core Curriculum (e.g., PY 101)¹	3	EH 102	3
	15		15
Sophomore
First Term	Hours	Second Term	Hours
CH 235 or 245	3	CH 237 or 245	3
CH 236 or 246	1	CH 238 or 248	1
BY 124	4	PH 221²	4
BY 124L		PH 221L
Core Curriculum (e.g. EH 213)¹	3	PH 221R
Core Curriculum (e.g. THR 100)¹	3	Core Curriculum (e.g. PHL 116)¹	3
Core Curriculum (e.g., HY 101)¹	3	Core Curriculum (e.g. HY 102)¹	3
		Elective	1
	17		15
Junior
First Term	Hours	Second Term	Hours
CH 345	3	CH 355 & 355L	4
CH 460	3	CH 461⁵	3
PH 222²	4	CH 464	3
PH 222L		BY 210³	4
PH 222R		Core Curriculum (e.g. SOC 100)¹	3
Electives	5
	15		17
Senior
First Term	Hours	Second Term	Hours
CH 325	3	CH 426 or 440⁴	3
CH 333	2	CH 444	2
Core Curriculum (e.g. CMST 101)¹	3	CH 493	3
Electives	7	Electives	4
	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 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.
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 Term	Hours	Second Term	Hours
CH 115 or 125	3	CH 117 or 127	3
CH 116 or 126	1	CH 118 or 128	1
MA 125 or 225	4	MA 126 or 226	4
EH 101	3	EH 102	3
FYE (Credit hours may vary)	1	Core Curriculum (e.g. PHL 115)¹	3
Core Curriculum (e.g. HY 101)¹	3
	15		14
Sophomore
First Term	Hours	Second Term	Hours
CH 235 or 245	3	CH 237 or 247	3
CH 236 or 246	1	CH 238 or 248	1
PH 221 & 221R & 221L²	4	PH 222 & 222R & 222L²	4
Core Curriculum (e.g. EH 213)¹	3	Core Curriculum (e.g. CMST 101)¹	3
Core Curriculum (e.g. THR 100)¹	3	Elective	4
Elective	3
	17		15
Junior
First Term	Hours	Second Term	Hours
CH 345	3	CH 355 & 355L	4
CH 460	3	Chemistry Elective (400 level)¹	3
Core Curriculum (e.g. HY 102)¹	3	Core Curriculum (e.g. PY 101)¹	3
Core Curriculum (e.g. ANTH 101)¹	3	Electives	4
Elective	2
	14		14
Senior
First Term	Hours	Second Term	Hours
CH 325³	3	CH 498	3
CH 333	2	CH 493	3
Electives	11	Electives	9
	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 Term	Hours	Second Term	Hours
CH 115 or 125	3	CH 117 or 127	3
CH 116 or 126	1	CH 118 or 128	1
MA 125 or 225	4	MA 126 or 226	4
EH 101	3	EH 102	3
CJ 110	3	BY 123	4
FYE (Credit hours may vary)	1	BY 123L
	15		15
Sophomore
First Term	Hours	Second Term	Hours
CH 235 or 245	3	CH 237 or 247	3
CH 236 or 246	1	CH 238 or 248	1
CJ 302	3	BY 210	4
BY 124	4	CJ 250 or 350	3
BY 124L		Core Curriculum (e.g. PHL 116)¹	3
Core Curriculum (e.g. EH 213)¹	3	Core Curriculum (e.g. HY 101)¹	3
Core Curriculum (e.g. SOC 100)¹	3
	17		17
Junior
First Term	Hours	Second Term	Hours
CH 345	3	CH 355 & 355L	4
CH 460	3	CJ 352	3
BY 311	3	CH 464³	3
PH 221 & 221R & 221L²	4	BY 429 or 431	3
Core Curriculum (e.g. HY 102)¹	3	PH 222 & 222R & 222L²	4
	16		17
Senior
First Term	Hours	Second Term	Hours
CH 325	3	CH 426 or 440	3
CH 333	2	CH 444	2
CH 450	3	CH 495	1
CH 497	2-3	Core Curriculum (e.g. CMST 101)¹	3
FS 567 or 677	3	Core Curriculum (e.g., THR 100)¹	3
		Core Curriculum (e.g. PY 101)¹	3
	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 Term	Hours	Second Term	Hours
CH 115 or 125	3	CH 117 or 127	3
CH 116 or 126	1	CH 118 or 128	1
MA 125 or 225	4	MA 126 or 226	4
EH 101	3	EH 102	3
FYE (Credit hours vary.)	1	Core Curriculum (e.g. HY 101)¹	3
Elective	2	Elective	1
	14		15
Sophomore
First Term	Hours	Second Term	Hours
CH 235 or 245	3	CH 237 or 247	3
CH 236 or 246	1	CH 238 or 248	1
MSE 280	3	Core Curriculum (e.g. CMST 101)¹	3
Core Curriculum (e.g. EH 213)¹	3	Core Curriculum (e.g. HY 102)¹	3
Core Curriculum (e.g. PHL 115)¹	3	Core Curriculum (e.g. ANTH 101)¹	3
Core Curriculum (e.g. THR 100)¹	3	Elective (MSE 281)	3
	16		16
Junior
First Term	Hours	Second Term	Hours
CH 345	3	CH 355 & 355L	4
PH 221 & 221R & 221L²	4	PH 222 & 222R & 222L²	4
Core Curriculum (e.g. PY 101)¹	3	MSE 430	3
Elective	4	Electives	3
	14		14
Senior
First Term	Hours	Second Term	Hours
CH 325	3	CH 426 or 440³	3
CH 333	2	CH 444³	2
CH 460	3	CH 481 & 481L	4
CH 480 & 480L	4	CH 493	3
Elective	3	Elective	4
	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

Requirements		Hours
Required Chemistry Courses
CH 115	General Chemistry I ¹	3
or CH 125	General Chemistry I HONORS
CH 116	General Chemistry I Laboratory	1
or CH 126	General Chemistry I HONORS Laboratory
CH 117	General Chemistry II ¹	3
or CH 127	General Chemistry II HONORS
CH 118	General Chemistry II Laboratory ¹	1
or CH 128	General Chemistry II HONORS Laboratory
CH 235	Organic Chemistry I	3
or CH 245	Organic Chemistry I Honors
CH 236	Organic Chemistry I Laboratory	1
CH 237	Organic Chemistry II	3
or CH 247	Organic Chemistry II Honors
CH 238	Organic Chemistry II Laboratory	1
Chemistry Elective
Select one of the following:		3-4
CH 325	Physical Chemistry I with Calculus: Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics
CH 345	Inorganic Chemistry: Principles and Applications of Chemical Periodicity
CH 355	Quantitative Analysis
CH 426	Physical Chemistry II: Structure/Bonding and Molecular Spectroscopy
CH 430	Physical Organic Chemistry
CH 440	Transition Metal Chemistry
CH 450	Instrumental Analysis
CH 451	Chemometrics
CH 459	Special Topics in Analytical Chemistry
CH 460	Fundamentals of Biochemistry
CH 461	Advanced Biochemistry
CH 463	Biochemistry Laboratory
CH 464	Physical Biochemistry Laboratory
CH 471	Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery
CH 472	Chemistry of Natural Products
CH 477	Radiochemistry for the Life Sciences
CH 480	Polymer Chemistry I. Basic Principles
CH 481	Polymer Chemistry II. Fundamental Properties
Total Hours		19-20

¹: May also satisfy the Blazer Core curriculum Thinking Broadly/Scientific Inquiry 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 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:

Requirements		Hours
CH 115	General Chemistry I	3
or CH 125	General Chemistry I HONORS
CH 116	General Chemistry I Laboratory	1
or CH 126	General Chemistry I HONORS Laboratory
CH 117	General Chemistry II	3
or CH 127	General Chemistry II HONORS
CH 118	General Chemistry II Laboratory	1
or CH 128	General Chemistry II HONORS Laboratory
CH 235	Organic Chemistry I	3
or CH 245	Organic Chemistry I Honors
CH 236	Organic Chemistry I Laboratory	1
or CH 246	Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (Honors)
CH 237	Organic Chemistry II	3
or CH 247	Organic Chemistry II Honors
CH 238	Organic Chemistry II Laboratory	1
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

Dr. Mitzy Erdmann

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.

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 115 [Min Grade: P]) or CH 125 [Min Grade: B]

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

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.
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.
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.

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.
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. Concurrent enrollment in, or prior completion of, CH 355 Quantitative Analysis and CH 355L Quantitative Analysis Lab required. CH 355/355L are strongly recommended prior to CH 444.
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 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. Prior completion of CH 355 Quantitative Analysis and CH 355L Quantitative Analysis Lab strongly recommended.
Prerequisites: CH 237 [Min Grade: C] or CH 247 [Min Grade: C]

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.
Prerequisites: CH 480 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)

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.
Prerequisites: CH 481 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)

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.

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.

Earth-the third rock from the Sun. Mankind’s only home with resources necessary for life. Learn about our uses and dependence on water, minerals, rocks, fossils and fossil fuels. Critical mineral resources that bind us to foreign countries. Dangers of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Our warming world in an energy transition for sustainability and reducing climate change. Active lectures with group discussions. This course, when taken with its corresponding laboratory ES102, meets the Blazer Core Curriculum Scientific Inquiry.

ES 102. Physical Geology Laboratory. 1 Hour.

Got gold? Probably not. Learn how to identify common rocks and minerals, and their uses in everyday materials. Lost your way? Learn how to read maps and the landscape. Feeling old? Learn about the geologic time scale, age of fossils, Earth and Moon. Wonder what powers your world? Learn about fossil fuels, electricity, and your future world of global climate change. One laboratory session per week. This course when taken with its corresponding lecture ES101 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, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (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 A., Professor and Chair, 2015, B.S. (Connecticut), Ph.D. (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)

Keinänen, Outi, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, 2023, B.S., Ph.D. (Univ Helsinki, Finland)

Kharlampieva, Eugenia, Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, 2010, B.S. (Chelyabinsk State, Russia), Ph.D. (Stevens Institute of Technology)

Lee, Hui-Ting, Assistant Professor, 2019, B.S. (National Dong Hwa University of Taiwan), Ph.D. (University of 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)

Marchi, Sydney, Instructor, 2023, B.S. (Tennessee Tech), Ph.D. (Alabama)

Nikles, Jacqueline A., Professor of Chemistry, 2001, B.S. (Marietta College), Ph.D. (Case Western Reserve)

Tucker, Brenna, Instructor, 2020, M.S. (Texas Woman's University), Ph.D. (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)

Zhang, Jun, Associate Professor of Chemistry, 2016, B.S. (Nankai, China), M.S. (Tsinghua, China), Ph.D. (North Carolina, Chapel Hill)

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