General Chemistry (First Year) For additional information, please visit the General Chemistry Course Overview page. FYOS 1001 -- Freshman Odyssey Seminar Seminar for first-year students with faculty members in topics of interest pertinent to research, academic life, and higher education at the University of Georgia. CHEM 1060 -- Physical Science for Teachers An introduction to physical science for education majors planning to teach science at the middle school level. The co-requisite lab is CHEM 1060L. This course is managed and delivered by the Education Department, and is limited to B.S. Education degree candidates. For info contact: oasis@uga.edu . CHEM 1110 -- Elementary Chemistry A one-semester, non-mathematical study of chemical principles with an emphasis on environmental issues. Co-requisite with the lab, CHEM 1110L, which includes experiments performed to illustrate the reactions, principles, and techniques presented in Elementary Chemistry.. CHEM 1210 -- Basics of Chemistry A broad and general examination of chemical principles involving matter, chemical and physical properties, stoichiometry, structure, bonding, and reactivity. Click here for a discussion of Chem 1210 vs. Chem 1211 CHEM 1211 and 1212-- Freshman Chemistry I and II The chemical principles involved in stoichiometry, structure, bonding, and reactivity. The corresponding laboratory course, 1211L or 1212L, is a mandatory co-requisite. Click here for a discussion of Chem 1210 vs. Chem 1211 CHEM 1311H and 1312H-- Advanced Freshman Chemistry I and II (Honors) This course is intended for Honors students. The chemical principles involved in stoichiometry, structure, bonding, and reactivity. The corresponding laboratory course, 1311L or 1312L, is a mandatory co-requisite. CHEM 1411 and 1412-- Advanced Freshman Chemistry I and II (Majors) This course is intended for Chemistry and Engineering majors. It is a rigorous, in-depth study of the chemical principles involved in stoichiometry, structure, bonding, and reactivity. The corresponding laboratory, 1411L or 1412L, is a mandatory co-requisite. Organic Chemistry (Second Year) CHEM 2100 -- Organic Chemistry A brief one-semester introduction to organic chemistry, covering elementary aspects of nomenclature, structures, and common reactions of organic compounds. CHEM 2100L -- Elementary Organic Chemistry Laboratory Students will perform experiments to illustrate the reactions, principles, and techniques presented in Elementary Organic Chemistry. CHEM 2211 -- Modern Organic Chemistry I First semester of a two-semester sequence of organic chemistry for students majoring in sciences and for pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-pharmaceutical, and pre-veterinary students. CHEM 2211L -- Modern Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Students will perform experiments to illustrate the reactions, principles, and techniques presented in Modern Organic Chemistry I. CHEM 2212 -- Modern Organic Chemistry II Second semester of a two-semester sequence of organic chemistry for students majoring in sciences and for pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-pharmaceutical, and pre-veterinary students. CHEM 2212L -- Modern Organic Chemistry Laboratory II Students will perform experiments to illustrate the reactions, principles, and techniques presented in Modern Organic Chemistry II. CHEM 2300 -- Quantitative Analytical Chemistry Quantitative analysis using statistical evaluation of data, gravimetric, volumetric, and selected instrumental methods, including spectrophotometry and separations. CHEM 2300L -- Quantitative Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Selected quantitative analytical chemical topics, including gravimetric and volumetric methods, potentiometry, spectrophotometry, and separations. CHEM 2311H -- Advanced Organic Chemistry I (Honors) First semester of a two-semester sequence of organic chemistry for honors students covering advanced aspects of nomenclature, structures, and reactions of organic compounds. CHEM 2311L -- Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory I First semester of a two-semester laboratory sequence of organic chemistry for honors students to accompany Advanced Organic Chemistry I (Honors). CHEM 2312H -- Advanced Organic Chemistry II (Honors) Second semester of a two-semester sequence of organic chemistry for honors students covering advanced aspects of nomenclature, structures, and reactions of organic compounds. CHEM 2312L -- Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory II Second semester of a two-semester laboratory sequence of organic chemistry for honors students to accompany Advanced Organic Chemistry II (Honors). CHEM 2411 -- Advanced Organic Chemistry I First semester of a two-semester sequence of organic chemistry for chemistry majors covering advanced aspects of nomenclature, structures, and reactions of organic compounds. CHEM 2411L -- Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory I First semester of a two-semester laboratory sequence of organic chemistry for chemistry majors to accompany Advanced Organic Chemistry I. CHEM 2412 -- Advanced Organic Chemistry II Second semester of a two-semester sequence of organic chemistry for chemistry majors covering advanced aspects of nomenclature, structures, and reactions of organic compounds. CHEM 2412L -- Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory II Second semester of a two-semester laboratory sequence of organic chemistry for chemistry majors to accompany Advanced Organic Chemistry II. CHEM 2600 -- Introduction to Research I Students will pursue directed research with a chosen faculty member and will prepare a written report of their research progress for credit. Non-Traditional Format: Students are expected to spend four hours per week in the research laboratory for each hour of credit. You must meet with your selected faculty and submit an application. Learn more here. Upperclass Chemistry CHEM 3100 -- Introductory Biochemistry and Molecular Biology The structure and function of biological molecules, enzymology, metabolism and bioenergetics, and recombinant DNA technology. CHEM 3110 -- Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry A one-semester course which covers the basic concepts and techniques of physical chemistry. This course is designed for non-professional chemistry majors. CHEM 3211 -- Modern Physical Chemistry I The first semester of a two-semester sequence covering basic concepts and techniques of physical chemistry. The level of coverage is designed for chemistry majors. CHEM 3212 -- Modern Physical Chemistry II The second semester of a two-semester sequence covering basic concepts and techniques of physical chemistry. The level of coverage is designed for chemistry majors. CHEM 3300 -- Modern Instrumental Methods of Analysis Advanced topics in analytical chemistry. Fundamental principles of quantitative instrumental methods of analysis, including elementary aspects of instrumentation and signal processing; absorption, emission and scattering methods of optical spectrometry, mass spectrometry, and electrochemistry. CHEM 3400 -- Modern Inorganic Chemistry Modern inorganic chemistry, including structure and bonding in solids, advanced concepts in periodicity, descriptive inorganic, organometallic, and bioinorganic chemistry. CHEM 3511 -- Experimental Methods Laboratory I Primary emphasis will be on fundamental aspects of each of the above disciplines. CHEM 3511L -- Experimental Methods Laboratory I An integrated laboratory incorporating elements of instrumental analysis, physical chemistry, and inorganic chemistry. Primary emphasis will be on fundamental aspects of each of the above disciplines. CHEM 3512 -- Experimental Methods Laboratory II Inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, and instrumental analysis. Synthesis and modern physical and chemical methods of characterization. CHEM 3512L -- Experimental Methods Laboratory II Inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, and instrumental analysis. Synthesis and modern physical and chemical methods of characterization. CHEM 3600 -- Introduction to Research II Students will pursue directed research with a chosen faculty member, and will prepare a written report of their research progress for credit. Non-Traditional Format: Students will spend four hours per week in the research laboratory for each hour of credit.You must meet with your selected faculty and submit an application. Learn more here. CHEM 4000 -- Chemistry Research Group Meeting Weekly meetings with professors and their graduate and undergraduate students participating in laboratory research. The format is mixed lecture, discussion, and presentations by the students. The emphasis is on chemical theory related to the research, previous literature in the area, and evaluation. CHEM 4000L -- Chemistry Internship Students work off-campus, usually at industrial or government laboratories, to obtain practical experience with chemical techniques, skills, and tools, applying them to real-world problems. This is meant to be a full-time experience, lasting one semester. CHEM 4100 -- Special Topics in Organic Chemistry Advanced concepts in organic chemistry will be presented, the detailed content varying from year to year. CHEM 4110 -- Physical Biochemistry The principles of physical chemistry applied to biological molecules and systems, including current approaches in structural biology. CHEM 4113 -- Advanced Organic Chemistry III Builds on fundamental principles established in the first two semesters of organic chemistry. Topics include polymers and polymerization, catalysis, organometallic coupling reactions, pericyclic reactions, and the organic chemistry of carbohydrates, amino acids/peptides/proteins, and lipids. CHEM 4120 -- Chemistry of Drug Design and Drug Action The rational basis for drug design, discovery, and development, as well as the chemical and physical basis for drug action will be discussed. Topics will include structure-activity relationships, organic synthesis, organic mechanisms, mechanisms of action, metabolism, and toxicity. CHEM 4190 -- Introduction to NMR Spectroscopy Principles and instrumental aspects of NMR spectroscopy, including pulsed Fourier transform techniques, proton and carbon-13 techniques used in the analysis of organic compounds, polypeptides and other small molecules. Students also learn to operate NMR spectrometers in the Chemistry Department. CHEM 4200 -- Special Topics in Physical Chemistry Advanced concepts in physical chemistry will be presented, the detailed content varying from year to year. CHEM 4300 -- Special Topics in Analytical Chemistry Advanced concepts in analytical chemistry will be presented, the detailed content varying from year to year. CHEM 4330 -- Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Introduction to the rapidly growing area of nanoscience, the study and manipulation of matter on an atomic and molecular level. Will cover the formation (e.g., molecular self-assembly, photolithographic patterning, electrochemistry), and characterization of nanomaterials (e.g., UV-vis-near IR spectroscopy, atomic force microscopy, scanning tunneling microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy). CHEM 4400 -- Special Topics in Inorganic Chemistry Advanced concepts in inorganic chemistry will be presented, the detailed content varying from year to year. CHEM 4500 -- Scientific Information Acquisition and Dissemination Modern information technology and its uses in accessing the chemical scientific literature. Computer- and web-based databases and search engines will be demonstrated. Students will receive hands-on training in presentation skills. The final project involves a written report and oral presentation. CHEM 4600 -- Independent Research Non-Traditional Format: Students will spend four hours in the research laboratory for each hour of credit. You must meet with your selected faculty and submit an application. Learn more here. CHEM 4615 -- Soft Materials Introduction to soft condensed matter, including the general aspects of chemistry, physical properties, structure and dynamics, and applications of soft materials (including polymers, colloids, liquid crystals, amphiphiles, gels, and biomaterials). Emphasis is placed on the molecular forces related to self-assembly. CHEM 4960H -- Directed Reading and/or Projects This course affords Honors students of senior division standing the opportunity to engage in individual study, reading, or projects under the direction of a project director. You must meet with your selected faculty and submit an application. Learn more here. CHEM 4970H -- Directed Reading and/or Projects This course affords Honors students of senior division standing the opportunity to engage in individual study, reading, or projects under the direction of a project director. You must meet with your selected faculty and submit an application. Learn more here. CHEM 4980H -- Directed Reading and/or Projects This course affords Honors students of senior division standing the opportunity to engage in individual study, reading, or projects under the direction of a project director. You must meet with your selected faculty and submit an application. Learn more here. CHEM 4990H -- Honors Thesis You will prepare an Honors Thesis under the direction of a faculty member. You must meet with your selected faculty and submit an application. Learn more here.
