Classes Offered

Chemistry Classes

CHEM 1000 Chemistry Orientation (1-0-1)
An introduction to chemistry and its subdisciplines. Major concepts and perspectives will be introduced through projects and case studies that illustrate the utility and role of chemistry both in modern times and in the past. Additional topics shall include scientific ethics and careers in chemistry. Students will be introduced to the tools of library research. Prerequisite(s): none.

CHEM 1100 Fundamentals of Chemistry (2-0-2)
A background course designed to build scientific, quantitative, and chemical skills sufficient for the student to progress to the general chemistry sequence. Topics include basic quantitative analysis, graphing and graphical analysis, measurement practices, significant figures, dimensional analysis, physical and chemical properties, atomic structure, chemical bonding, nomenclature, and the mole concept. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: MATH 1111.

CHEM 1151 Survey of Chemistry I (3-2-4)
First course designed for pre-allied health students and non-majors; includes elements, compounds, stoichiometry, solutions, equilibrium, acid-base and nomenclature. Credit may not be earned for both CHEM 1151 and CHEM 1211 or 1212. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1111 or 1101.

CHEM 1152 Survey of Chemistry II (3-2-4)
Organic and biochemistry designed for allied health students; covers common classes of organic compounds including uses and chemical and physical properties and introduction to structure and function of biological molecules. Prerequisite(s): CHEM1151 (grade of C or better) or CHEM 1211 (grade of C or better).

CHEM 1211 Principles of Chemistry I (3-3-4)
First course in a sequence designed for science majors; topics include composition of matter, stoichiometry, periodic relations, gas laws, molecular geometry and nomenclature. Credit may not be earned for both CHEM 1151 and CHEM 1211. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1111 or 1101 (C or better) and either a score of 30 or better on the chemistry placement exam, CHEM 1100 (C or better) or CHEM 1151 (C or better).

CHEM 1212 Principles of Chemistry II (3-3-4)
Second course in a sequence for science majors; topics include solutions, acid-base, colligative properties, equilibrium, electrochemistry, kinetics, and descriptive chemistry. Credit may not be earned for both CHEM 1151 and CHEM 1212. Prerequisite(s): MATH 1113 and CHEM 1211 (C or better in each).

CHEM 1950 Selected Topics: (V)
Concepts/topics in special areas of chemistry. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.

CHEM 2410 Chemistry of Organic and Biomolecules (3-3-4)
A systematic examination of the properties and reactions of the major classes of organic compounds and their relevance to the metabolic roles of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins. Modern spectroscopic methods of structure determination will be included. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1211, 1212 (C or better in each).

CHEM 2810 Quantitative Analysis (3-6-5)
Theories, principles and practice of volumetric, gravimetric and elementary instrumental analysis. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1212 (C or better).

CHEM 2950 Selected Topics (V)
Concepts/topics in special areas of chemistry. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.

CHEM 3000 Introduction to Nuclear Science (3-0-3)
An introduction to nuclear models and structure, natural and artificial radioactivity, interactions of radiation with matter, nuclear reactions, neutron physics and reactors. Prerequisite(s): MATH 2011 (C or better) and either PHYS 1112 or PHYS 2212 (C or better).

CHEM 3010 Introduction to Nuclear Measurements (2-2-3)
An introductory course on scintillation counters, semiconductor detectors, nuclear electronics, nuclear spectroscopy, counting statistics and shielding. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3000 or PHYS 3000 (C or better).

CHEM 3020 Applications of Nuclear Science (3-0-3)
A study of applications of nuclear science to include characterization of radiation, the effects of radiation and radioactive materials, dosimetry and dose calculations, radiation exposure and basic nuclear safety. Other topics to include nuclear reactors, criticality, poisons, neutron life cycle, isotopic dating, nuclear medicine and imaging, and neutron activation work/tracers, and environmental radioactivity. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3000 or PHYS 3000 (C or better).

CHEM 3411 Organic Chemistry I (3-3-4)
A study of the structure, nomenclature, properties, and reactivity of organic compounds with an emphasis on modern electronic and mechanistic theories. Spectroscopy will be introduced. The laboratory portion will explore common reactions and laboratory techniques. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1212 (C or better).

CHEM 3412 Organic Chemistry II (3-3-4)
A continuation of Organic Chemistry I. Mechanisms, synthesis, and spectroscopy will be emphasized. Prerequisite(s): CHEM3411 (C or better).

CHEM 3721 Physical Chemistry I (3-0-3)
A study of gases, first, second, and third laws of thermodynamics, thermochemistry, and chemical equilibria, followed by an introduction to the basic principles of chemical kinetics. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 1112 or 2212, MATH 2011, CHEM 3411 (C or better in each).

CHEM 3722 Physical Chemistry II (3-3-4)
Further applications of chemical kinetics. The principles of quantum mechanics, approximation methods, theory of chemical bonding, symmetry and optical spectroscopy. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3721 and MATH 3020 (C or better in each) or permission of the instructor.

CHEM 3810 Advanced Organic Chemistry (3-0-3)
A detailed theoretical and practical examination of mass spectrometry, infrared spectroscopy, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (including multinuclear and multidimensional techniques) and selected advanced topics in physical organic and synthetic organic chemistry. Prerequisites: CHEM 3412 (C or better).

CHEM 3820 Laboratory Management and Safety (1-3-2)
Formal instruction and practical experience in all phases of assisting with instructional laboratories. Safety instruction includes proper use of protective equipment and fire extinguishers, and CPR training. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2410 or CHEM 3411 ( C or better), or permission of instructor.

CHEM 3950 Selected Topics (V)
Concepts/topics in special areas of chemistry. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.

CHEM 4100 Forensic Chemistry (3-3-4)
Application of chemical principles to forensic science including acquisition, interpretation, and validation of data and communication of results to nonscientists. Topics include legal, statistical, and quality control principles in the discipline; drugs and poisons; fire/explosion; firearm analysis; fingerprint analysis; and fiber/hair analysis. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3412 (C or better) or CHEM 2810 (C or better).

CHEM 4210 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3-0-3)
A study of advanced topics in inorganic chemistry including molecular orbital theory, coordination chemistry, descriptive chemistry of the elements, and atomic structure. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3412 (C or better).

CHEM 4551 Biochemistry I: Physical Biochemistry (3-0-3)
The physical chemistry of macromolecules. An examination of the chemical behavior of amino acids, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids, emphasizing the relationship between structure and physiological function. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1212 and 3412; MATH 2011 or 1220 (C or better in each).

CHEM 4552 Biochemistry II: Bioenergetics and Metabolism (3-0-3)
A study of the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, nucleotides, and related compounds; the regulation and energetics of the metabolic pathways; and oxidative and photophosphorylation. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 4551 (C or better) or permission of the instructor.

CHEM 4553 Biochemistry Laboratory (0-3-1)
A laboratory course exploring research techniques and principles of biological chemistry. Prerequisites: CHEM 4551 (C or better).

CHEM 4700 Integrated Laboratory (1-6-3)
A laboratory course combining computational, synthetic, and analytical skills commonly used in physical chemistry, organic chemistry and inorganic chemistry. Prerequisites: CHEM 2810, CHEM 3412, MATH 2011 (C or better in each).

CHEM 4800 Advanced Seminar (1-0-1)
An oral presentation of topics of current chemistry interests and an introduction to preparation of technical chemistry presentations using chemical databases to retrieve the scientific information. Prerequisites: CHEM 3721 or CHEM 4551 (grade of C or better).

CHEM 4840 Instrumental Analysis (3-3-4)
Theories and applications of instrumental methods of analysis. Spectroscopic techniques (including atomic absorption, ultraviolet/visible, infrared, and fluorescence spectroscopy), separations and electrochemistry will be discussed. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2810, CHEM 3412 (C or better in each).

CHEM 4950 Selected Topics (V)
Designed to explore areas of chemistry not in the normal curriculum. Topics may include heterocyclic, organometallic, medicinal, or forensic chemistry. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3412 (C or better).

CHEM 4960 Undergraduate Internship (V, 1 to 15)
An internship is a service-learning experience based in an institution or agency, emphasizing the completion of a specific task and the acquisition of specific knowledge and skills under the supervision of Augusta State University and the cooperating institution or agency. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.

CHEM 4990 Undergraduate Research (V)
Individual modern chemical research. A minimum of three hours of laboratory work per week for each semester hour of credit. Report/thesis required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.

CHEM 6950 Selected Topics (V)
A variable content course intended to meet the needs and interests of graduate students in selected areas of chemistry. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.