PROFESSORS

David Y. Jeter. 1973. B.S., Texas A&M University-Commerce; Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. (Inorganic Chemistry.)
Darlene M. Loprete. James H. Daughdrill, Jr. Professor of the Natural Sciences. 1990. B.A., Clark University; Ph.D., University of Rhode Island. (Biochemistry.)

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Jon Russ. 2004. Chair. A.A., Del Mar College; B.S., Corpus Christi State University; Ph.D., Texas A&M University. (Analytical Chemistry.)

ASSISTANT PROFESSORS

Mauricio L. Cafiero. 2004. B.S., University of North Florida; M.A., and Ph.D., University of Arizona. (Physical Chemistry.)
Loretta Jackson-Hayes.  2003. B.S., Tougaloo College; Ph.D., University of Tennessee. (Pharmacology.)
Julie C. D. Le. 2005. B.S. and M.S., Louisiana State University; Ph.D., The University of Texas, Austin. (Organic Chemistry.)
Dhammika S. Jayawardene Muesse. 2007. B.S. and M.S., University of Colombo; Ph.D., University of Memphis. (Analytical Chemistry.)
Patrick Sheridan. 2006. B.S., Stockton College, Ph.D. Tulane University. (Organic Chemistry.)

CHEMISTRY STOREROOM AND LABORATORY MANAGER

Jeff R. Goode. B.S., University of Memphis.

CHEMISTRY INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN

Garrick Florence. B.S., Tougaloo College. The Department is certified by the American Chemical Society as complying with its requirements for the professional training of chemists.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAJOR IN CHEMISTRY LEADING TO THE B.S. DEGREE

1. Chemistry 111-111L, 112-112L, 211-212, 212L, 311-312, 312L, and at least 2 additional courses from the following list: 406, 408, 414, 416, 422, 432, 442, 451-452 (total of four credits).
2. Physics 111-112 or 109-110, 113L-114L.
3. Mathematics 121-122.
4. Chemistry 485-486.
5. These requirements may be tailored to suit the interests and goals of the student. Some suggestions include:
    1. Chemistry graduate school: 406, 408, 414,451-452.
    2. Biochemistry graduate school in a chemistry department: 414, 416, 451-452. (Note: students interested in graduate biochemistry may also wish to consider the Biochemistry-Molecular Biology major.)

REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION BY THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY

1. Chemistry 111-111L, 112-112L, 211-212, 212L, 311-312, 312L, 406, 408, 414 and one of the following: Chemistry 422, 432, or 451-452.
2. Physics 111-112 or 109-110, 113L-114L.
3. Mathematics 121-122.
4. Chemistry 485-486.

HONORS IN CHEMISTRY

1. Courses required: those listed for the B.S. degree as well as Chemistry 495 and 496.
2. An original investigation of some problem in chemistry or biochemistry, usually related to research being carried on by a member of the department, is required. A creditable thesis must be presented at the end of the project. The honors project and its outcome must be approved by the Individualized Studies Committee.
3. A public presentation on the honors work is required by the department.

COURSE OFFERINGS

NOTE: The laboratory periods referred to in the following courses indicate an afternoon period of at least three hours.

105. Topics in Chemistry.
Fall, Spring. Credits: 4.
Degree Requirements: F7.
Chemical principles and information will be studied through the examination of thematic topics in the chemical sciences.  Designed for students majoring in disciplines other than science and mathematics.  Includes a laboratory experience.

111. General Chemistry I.
Fall. Credits: 3.
Degree Requirements: F7.
A study of the basic concepts and principles of chemistry with a particular emphasis on inorganic chemistry. Topics to be considered include stoichiometry, atomic and molecular structure, bonding, descriptive chemistry, and coordination chemistry.
Corequisite: Chemistry 111L.

111L. General Chemistry I Laboratory.
Fall. Credits: 1.
An experimental introduction to the physical and chemical properties of matter. One laboratory period a week.
Corequisite: Chemistry 111

112. General Chemistry II.
Spring. Credits: 3.
Degree Requirements: F7.
A continuation of Chemistry 111. Topics to be covered include states of matter, solutions, elementary kinetics and equilibria, acids and bases, oxidation-reduction and electrochemistry, and thermochemistry.
Prerequisites: Chemistry 111-111L.
Corequisite: Chemistry 112L.

112L. General Chemistry II Laboratory.
Spring. Credits: 1.
An experimental introduction to the volumetric techniques of chemical analysis. One laboratory period a week.
Prerequisites: Chemistry 111L.
Corequisite: Chemistry 112.

211. Organic Chemistry I.
Fall, Spring. Credits: 4.
Degree Requirements: Natural Science.
A general survey of elementary theory, preparation, reactions, and properties of the compounds of carbon, both aliphatic and aromatic, containing the most important functional groups.
Prerequisites: Chemistry 112-112L.

212. Organic Chemistry II.
Fall, Spring. Credits: 4.
Degree Requirements: Natural Science.
A continuation of Organic Chemistry I. Topics to be covered including various instrumental methods to determine molecular structures of organic compounds; reactions and preparations of carbonyl compounds, amines and aromatics; discussions on carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and other natural products and biological substances.
Prerequisites: Chemistry 211.
Corequisite: Chemistry 212L.

212L. Organic Chemistry Laboratory.
Spring. Credits: 2.
Emphasis is placed upon synthesis and the common laboratory techniques encountered in organic chemistry. One hour of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Corequisite: Chemistry 212.

311. Physical Chemistry.
Fall. Credits: 4.
An introduction to the study of chemical phenomena at the molecular level using primarily the techniques of quantum mechanics and spectroscopy.
Prerequisites: Chemistry 112-112L, Physics 111-112, 113L-114L and Mathematics 122.

312. Physical Chemistry II.
Spring. Credits: 4.
An introduction to chemical thermodynamics, kinetics, and statistical mechanics as applied to chemical and biochemical systems.
Prerequisites: Chemistry 311 or approval of the instructor.
Corequisite: Chemistry 312L.

312L. Physical Chemical Laboratory.
Spring. Credits: 2.
Experimental study of physico-chemical systems using modern instrumental techniques. Designed to be taken with Chemistry 312. One laboratory period a week. Additional time outside lab hours may be required.

312L. Physical Chemical Laboratory.
Spring. Credits: 2.
Experimental study of physico-chemical systems, using research-oriented techniques. Designed to be taken with Chemistry 311-312. One laboratory period a week. Additional time outside lab hours may be required.

406. Advanced Analytical Chemistry.
Fall. Credits: 6.
A study of the principles and practice modern instrumental analyses, including absorption and emission spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, chromatography, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy.  Emphasis is placed on understanding the major instrumental methods chemists use to study chemical phenomena. Two lectures and two laboratory periods a week.
Prerequisites: 212, 212L, 311-312, and 312L, or permission of instructor.

408. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry.
Spring. Credits: 4.
A survey of experimental and theoretical inorganic chemistry, with emphasis on topics of current interest. Six laboratory periods during the semester.
Prerequisites: 212, 212L, 311-312, and 312L.

414. Biochemistry.
Fall. Credits: 4.
A survey of the chemistry of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins, and their metabolism in living organisms. The kinetics and bioenergetics of enzymatic reactions in metabolic pathways will also be studied.
Prerequisites: Chemistry 212 and 212L, or permission of instructor.

415. Advanced Biochemistry.
Spring. Credits: 4.
A study of the flow of genetic information from DNA to proteins, including transcription, mRNA processing, and translation. Aspects of molecular physiology will also be investigated.
Prerequisites: Chemistry 414 and Bio 325 or permission of instructor.

416. Pharmacology.
Fall or Spring. Credits: 4. 
A study of chemicals that produce change in function of biological systems and the mechanisms by which these chemicals act.  The course focuses on the main classes of drugs as well as some of the more popular contemporary drugs and how they affect their target biological systems.  Applicable pharmacology-related literature is also emphasized to give students exposure to the types of techniques used in drug research. 
Prerequisites: 212, 212L, Biology 130-131 and 140-141.

422. Advanced Organic Chemistry.
Spring. Credits: 4.
Modern theories of organic chemistry with emphasis on advanced synthetic methods and reaction mechanisms.
Prerequisites: Chemistry212 and 212L.

432. Advanced Physical Chemistry.
Fall. Credits: 4.
A continuation of Chemistry 312, with more detailed treatments of quantum chemistry, statistical mechanics, and spectroscopy.
Prerequisites: Chemistry 312 and 312L; Mathematics 122.

451, 452. Introduction to Research.
Fall, Spring. Credits: 1-4,1-4.
Original investigations undertaken by junior and senior chemistry majors of chemical or biochemical problems usually related to research being carried on by members of the department. A maximum of 12 credits may be earned. For degree purposes four credits of 451 and/or 452 will be equivalent to a course even if these credits are not all taken in the same semester.

460. Chemistry Internship.
Fall, Spring. Credits: 1-4, 1-4.
A course designed to give students practical experience in chemical research and technology, guided by a chemical professional mentor. Students may work on or off campus, depending upon the preferences of the sponsoring company or institution. Examples of possible work arenas are chemical manufacturing studies, product discovery or improvement Research &Development, or forensic characterization. Students will be required to submit a written report and give an oral presentation at the end of the internship.
Prerequisites: Chemistry 212 and 212L, and permission of the Departmental Program Director. Pass/fail basis only. Chemistry 460 does not satisfy an upper level Chemistry course requirement for the major.

485-486. Chemistry Senior Seminar.
Fall, Spring. Credits: 0-4.
A seminar course required of all senior chemistry majors. The course is designed to promote independent thinking, integration of topics in chemistry, and to provide practice in group discussion and in written and oral presentation.

495-496. Honors Tutorial.
Fall, Spring. Credits: 4-8.
Open to candidates for honors in chemistry. Includes supervised honors research in a chemical or biochemical field of study.
Prerequisites: Departmental permission.