Chemistry Program

Chair: Oswald D’Auvergne

Program Leader: Kinesha Harris

Professor Emeriti: Earl Doomes, William Moore, Mildred R. Smalley

Professors: Edwin H. Walker, Jr.

Associate Professor: Edward Doomes, Conrad Jones

Assistant Professors: Kinesha Harris, Maryam Jahan, Weihua Wang

Technicians: Gregory Cornell, Angela Hurst

The Chemistry Program offers professional training in chemistry. The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry is American Chemical Society approved curriculum. For students seeking admittance into medical or dental school, the program offers the option of a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a concentration in pre-medicine. Courses are also offered for students in allied fields and in general education.

Chemistry Program Educational Objectives (PEO)

The chemistry curriculum at Southern University is dedicated to preparing students for productive careers in the state, nation, and the world. Graduates of the chemistry program will:

PEO-1: Be able to make connections between fundamental chemical phenomena and each of the major chemistry subdisciplines: analytical, biochemistry, organic, inorganic, and physical.
PEO-2: Be able to conduct independent research using a working knowledge of chemical instrumentation and laboratory techniques.
PEO-3: Be prepared for graduate studies in chemistry or related areas or for professional areas including medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy.
PEO-4: Be able to effectively communicate scientific data to chemists and non-chemists in a professional and ethical manner.

Chemistry with a Concentration in Pre-Medicine

A student may major in chemistry with a concentration in pre-medicine by following the same basic curriculum listed under “CHEMISTRY” while making appropriate course substitutions for those courses denoted by the asterisk*. Students concentrating in pre-medicine are required to complete 50 semester hours of chemistry and a minimum of 12 hours of biology. Specifically, the chemistry major choosing to concentrate in pre-medicine must take General Psychology SPSY-201B (3 hours), Biochemistry Lecture CHEM-341 (3 hours), Biochemistry Laboratory CHEM-343 (1 hour), Comparative Anatomy SBIO-233B (4 hours), an additional biology elective (4 hours), an additional chemistry elective (3 hours), and an additional free elective (1 hour).

Chemistry/Chemical Engineering Dual Degree Cooperative Option

The Department of Chemistry at Southern University in conjunction with the Department of Chemical Engineering at Louisiana State University offers a dual degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering Program. The student who successfully completes this program receives a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Southern University and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Louisiana State University. Students interested in pursuing a Chemistry/Chemical Engineering major should consult the Chemistry Program Leader for information concerning degree requirements.

Core Mathematics and Science Courses Requirements for The Chemistry Program

All chemistry majors must earn a “C” or better in all required and elective courses taken in chemistry, biology, mathematics, and physics. Students must also meet all requirements for the college and the University.

Degree Requirements

Students enrolled in the chemistry program must successfully complete an approved program of study of 120 credit hours.

Freshman Year

First Semester

FRMN-110BFreshman Seminar

1

SENL-101BFreshman Composition

3

SMAT-211BAnal Geometry & Calculus I

4

SCHE-132BGeneral Chemistry

3

SCHE-132LBGeneral Chemistry Laboratory

1

SPHY-213BGeneral Physics

3

SPHY-213LBGeneral Physics

1

Total Credit Hours:16

Second Semester

FRMN-111BFreshman Seminar

1

SENL-102BFreshman Composition

3

SMAT-212BAnal Geometry Calculus II

4

SCHE-133BGeneral Chemistry

3

SCHE-133LBGeneral Chemistry Laboratory

1

SPHY-215BGeneral Physics

3

SPHY-214LBGeneral Physics

1

Total Credit Hours:16

Sophomore Year

First Semester

SCHE-230BOrganic Chemistry Lecture

3

SCHE-220BGeneral Organic Chemistry Lab

1

MATH-364BAnal Geometry & Calculus III

4

CHEM-242BQuantitative Analysis Lecture

3

SCHE-243LBQuantitative Analysis Lab

1

SENL-240BIntro to African American Lit

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Second Semester

SCHE-231BOrganic Chemistry Lecture

3

SCHE-221BGeneral Organic Chemistry Lab

2

MATH-370BOrdinary Differential Equation

4

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Humanities Elective

3

-
Social Science Elective

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Junior Year

First Semester

CHEM-312BPhysical Chemistry Lecture

3

CHEM-314BPhysical Chemistry Laboratory

1

CHEM-340BGeneral Biochemistry Lecture

3

CHEM-342BBiochemistry Laboratory I

1

-
Foreign Language Sequence I

3

-
Arts Elective

3

Total Credit Hours:14

Second Semester

CHEM-313BPhysical Chemistry Lecture

3

CHEM-315BPhysical Chemistry Lab

1

CHEM-341BGeneral Biochemistry Lecture

3

CHEM-343BBiochemistry Lab II

1

-
Foreign Language Sequence II

3

-
History Elective

3

Total Credit Hours:14

Senior Year

First Semester

CHEM-422BChemical Research

2

CHEM-443BInorganic Chemistry

3

CHEM-440BInorganic Chemistry Laboratory

2

CHEM-455BMicrocomputers in Chemistry

3

-
History Elective

3

-
Health/Physical Ed Elective

2

Total Credit Hours:15

CHEM-443B and CHEM-440B: Students majoring in chemistry with a premedical concentration do not take these courses. They take other program-specified courses in their place. Please consult with an academic advisor.

Second Semester

CHEM-423BChemical Research

2

CHEM-450BInstrumental Analysis

4

CHEM-
Chemistry Elective

3

BIOL-
Biology Elective

4

-
Social Science Elective

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Social Science Elective: Students majoring in chemistry with a premedical concentration do not take these courses. They take other program-specified courses in their place. Please consult with an academic advisor.

CHEM (Chemistry Elective): Chemistry electives may not be chosen from 100 or 200 level courses.

Requirements for a Chemistry Minor

Students minoring in chemistry are required to complete the following sequence of courses in chemistry: SCHE-132B, 132LB, 133B, 133LB, 220B, 221B, 230B, 231B, 243LB and CHEM-242B. All chemistry minors must earn a “C” or better in all required and elective courses taken in chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics. Students must also meet all requirements for the college and the University.