Professors Hamilton (Emeritus), Mahaffy (Chair), Rawlings,
W. Richardson (Emeritus), and Teggins (Head Emeritus)
Associate Professor Thomas
Assistant Professors Arnold and Russell
Instructor Findley
Laboratory Coordinator R. Richardson
Chemistry (CHEM)
1000. Fundamentals of Chemistry (3).
An introduction to the fundamental concepts of chemistry for students who have a weak background in science but are required to take General
Chemistry I (CHEM 1100). The course will include basic chemical principles and related science topics, chemical problem solving, and data
handling.
1100. General Chemistry I (3). Pr., CHEM 1000, or ACT > 17 and placement in MATH 1100 or above, or departmental approval;
Coreq.,CHEM 1101.
A detailed study of atomic theory, chemical bonding, states of matter, solutions, and acid-base theory.
1101. General Chemistry I Laboratory (1). Coreq., CHEM 1100.
Experiments to accompany lecture topics in CHEM 1100.
1200. General Chemistry II (3). Pr., CHEM 1100, CHEM 1101; Coreq., CHEM 1201.
A detailed study of kinetics, equilibria, and thermodynamics. Introductions to organic chemistry and nuclear chemistry will be included.
1201. General Chemistry II Laboratory (1). Coreq., CHEM 1200.
Experiments to accompany lecture topics in CHEM 1200.
2103. Analytical Chemistry (4). Pr., CHEM 1200, CHEM 1201.
A study of quantitative methods of chemical analysis. Laboratory exercises include volumetric, gravimetric, and spectrophotometric
procedures. (Laboratory and lecture cannot be separated.)
3100. Organic Chemistry I (3). Pr., CHEM 1200, CHEM 1201; Coreq., CHEM 3101.
A systematic study of the physical and chemical natures of organic compounds. Includes hydrocarbon chemistry, simple functional groups,
and spectroscopy.
3101. Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1). Coreq., CHEM 3100.
Experiments to accompany lecture topics in CHEM 3100.
3200. Organic Chemistry II (3). Pr., CHEM 3100, CHEM 3101; Coreq., CHEM 3201.
A continuation of CHEM 3100. A study of the major functional groups, polyfunctional molecules, and other selected topics.
3201. Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (1). Coreq., CHEM 3200.
Experiments to accompany lecture topics in CHEM 3200.
3300. Biochemistry (3). Pr., CHEM 3100, CHEM 3101.
A standard biochemistry course for students in the health and physical sciences. Emphasis will be placed on the major biomolecules and basic
metabolism.
3301. Biochemistry Laboratory (1). Coreq., CHEM 3300.
Experiments to accompany lecture topics in CHEM 3300. CHEM 3301 provides an optional laboratory experience for CHEM 3300.
4100. Physical Chemistry I Thermodynamics (3). Pr., 16 hours of chemistry, 3 hours of calculus; Coreq., CHEM 4101.
Theoretical foundations of chemistry: a study of thermodynamics. Topics include thermodynamic laws, equilibrium, and electrochemistry.
4101. Physical Chemistry I Laboratory (1). Coreq., CHEM 4100.
Experiments to accompany lecture topics in CHEM 4100.
4200. Physical Chemistry II Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy (3).
Pr., 16 hours of chemistry, 3 hours of calculus; Coreq., CHEM 4201.
Theoretical foundations of chemistry: a study of quantum mechanics, kinetics, and spectroscopy.
4201. Physical Chemistry II Laboratory (1). Coreq., CHEM 4200.
Experiments to accompany lecture topics in CHEM 4200.
4303. Instrumental Biochemistry (4). Pr., CHEM 3100, CHEM 3101.
Emphasis is placed on the principles and applications of instrumental methods to structure determination, chemical behavior, and analysis.
(Laboratory and lecture cannot be separated.)
4980. Research in Chemistry (2). Pr., 16 hours CHEM, departmental approval.
Directed studies in chemistry.
Physical Science (PSCI)
0950. Orientation for the Medical Sciences (1).
A course for pre-professional students in the health sciences. Emphasis will be placed on providing information and developing attitudes which
will enhance prospects for admission into appropriate professional programs. Graded on satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Credit for this course
is in addition to minimum degree requirements.
1100. Introduction to Physical Sciences (3). Coreq., PSCI 1101.
A basic physical sciences course for non-technical majors. Emphasis is placed on everyday applications related to atomic structure and the
various forms of energy.
1101. Introduction to Physical Science Laboratory (1). Coreq., PSCI 1100.
Experiments to accompany lecture topics in PSCI 1100.
1200. Introduction to Chemistry (3). Coreq., PSCI
1500.
An introductory descriptive course in chemistry that examines the scientific method, the nature of atoms and compounds, solutions, and
chemical reactions. Discussion of acids, bases, and oxidation are included.
1201. Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory (1). Coreq., PSCI
1501.
Experiments to accompany lecture material in PSCI 1200.
1300. Introduction to Earth Science (3).
An overview of the geology and meteorology of the earth. Topics include the earth's interior, the sea floor, mountain building, geologic
structures and time scales, rocks and minerals, and atmospheric phenomena. Students electing the optional laboratory for the course, PSCI
1301, may use PSCI 1300 and PSCI 1301 to satisfy a laboratory science requirement under the state core. Students not electing PSCI 1301 may
use PSCI 1300 as elective credit only.
1301. Introduction to Earth Science Laboratory (1). Coreq. PSCI 1300.
Experiments to accompany lecture material in PSCI 1300. Students electing this op-tional laboratory may use PSCI 1300 and PSCI 1301 to satisfy
a laboratory science requirement under the state core. Students not electing PSCI 1301 may use PSCI 1300 as elective credit only.
1400. Introduction to Astronomy (3).
An elementary overview of astronomy. Topics include the history of astronomy, the earth-sun-moon system, the Solar System, light and
telescopes, stellar and galactic astronomy.
1401. Introduction to Astronomy Laboratory (1). Coreq., PSCI 1400.
Experiments to accompany lecture material in PSCI 1400.
3980. Special Topics in Physical Science (2). Pr., junior standing, departmental approval.
Directed studies in an area of physical science.
4914. Mentor in Medicine (2). Pr., departmental approval.
A formal course for pre-medical students requiring time to be spent with a physician on rounds. The course will entail at least six contact hours
per week. May be repeated with permission of the pre-medical advisor, but only two hours may be applied to graduation.
4944. Pre-Health Studies (3). Pr., sophomore standing, permission of department, minimum 2.75 GPA for 50 hours taken at AUM.
A formal course for pre-medical students requiring time to be spent in several departments of local hospitals. May not be taken with more than
12 hours of additional coursework. This course should be attempted only by serious health science majors.
4970. Senior Seminar (2). Pr., senior standing.
Activities include employment application procedures, oral presentation of a technical topic, completion of an assessment instrument, and an
evaluation of the department. Required for all seniors prior to graduation.
Physics (PHYS)
2100. General Physics I (3). Coreq. or Pr., MATH 1510 or MATH 1610; Coreq., PHYS 2101.
A treatment of statics, mechanics, heat, and thermodynamics intended for technical majors. Calculus-based procedures will be employed
frequently.
2101. General Physics I Laboratory (1). Coreq., PHYS 2100.
Experiments to accompany lecture topics in PHYS 2100.
2200. General Physics II (3). Pr., PHYS 2100 and PHYS 2101; Coreq., PHYS 2201.
A treatment of electricity, magnetism, wave phenomena, sound, and optics intended for technical majors. Calculus-based procedures will be
employed frequently.
2201. General Physics II Laboratory (1). Coreq., PHYS 2200.
Experiments to accompany lecture topics in PHYS 2200.
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