DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY - COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES - Union University
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DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Faculty • become a professional/industrial chemist.
Michael Hayes (2009). Professor of Chemistry and Department Students who complete the chemistry or biochemistry degree
Chair. B.S., Union University; Ph.D., University of Texas at as described below or upon their coursework being approved
Austin. by the chair of the department, will receive degrees that are
certified by the American Chemical Society. Our certified
Tamara (Betsy) Caceres (2019). Assistant Professor of programs offer students a broad-based and rigorous chemistry
Chemistry. B.Pharm., Universidad Central del Este, Dominican education that provides them the intellectual, experimental,
Republic; Ph.D., Utah State University and communication skills necessary to become successful
Jimmy H. Davis (1978). Hammons Professor of Chemistry. scientific professionals.
B.S., Union University; Ph.D., University of Illinois; Additional Students pursuing a major in Chemistry or Biochemistry
study, University of Florida, Oak Ridge Associated Universities, must complete Math 211, 212; Physics 231, 232, and meet one
Argonne National Laboratory, Harvard University, and Oxford of the following sets of requirements:
University (England). I. Major in Chemistry—46 hours
A. CHE 111, 112, 211, 221, 314, 315, 317, 318, 319, 324,
Sally A. Henrie (1998). Professor of Chemistry. B.S., University 326, 327, 335, 498
of Arizona; Ph.D., South Dakota State University. B. Research, 3 hours from: 424 or 425
Randy F. Johnston (1994). University Professor of Chemistry. C. One of: 405, 430, 435
B.S., University of Missouri, St. Louis; Ph.D., Texas Tech II. Major in Biochemistry—70 hours
University. A. CHE 111, 112, 211, and 221—13 hours
B. CHE 314, 315, 324, 326—10 hours
Michael R. Salazar (2001). Professor of Chemistry. B.S., New C. CHE 317, 318, 319, 329, 327, 335—19 hours
Mexico State University; Ph.D., University of Utah; Additional D. CHE 424/425—3 hours
study, Los Alamos Laboratory. E. CHE 498—1 hour
F. BIO 112, 211, 315, 325—16 hours
Joshua R. Williams (2011). Associate Professor of Chemistry. B.A., G. BIO—one 200-level Elective—4 hours
Augustana College; Ph.D., University of Oregon. H. BIO—one 300-level Elective—4 hours
I. No minor is required.
Staff III. Major in Medical Technology—102–105 hours
Anna Livingston (2019). Academic Secretary—Biology and A. Chemistry 111, 112, 211-21, 314-15, 319, 324, 326
Chemistry. B.S.W., University of Mississippi B. Biology 112, 211, 221, 222, 315, 316, 320
Giley Wright (2004). Stockroom Coordinator. B.S., Union C. Physics 213-214 or 231-232
University. D. Computer Science (3 hours) and MAT 111 or
preferably MAT 211
E. A minimum of 33 hours of Medical Technology at an
affiliated hospital as the fourth year of study.
Curriculum IV. Major in Chemical Physics—119 hours
The chemistry program at Union University seeks to serve Designed for those seeking a broad background in the
effectively all students, recognizing different needs, interests, and physical sciences to pursue graduate work in chemistry or
career goals. The faculty seeks to help students understand the physics or secondary teacher licensure, the major permits
physical world, the methods by which it may be studied, and its students with previous experiences to shorten the time
relationship to other aspects of the human experience. It is the spent in formal education without reducing the quality of
intention of the faculty to create an environment in which students the degree obtained.
are challenged to acquire skills in problem solving utilizing the Students with an advanced preparation in secondary school
modern methods of science and to study in-depth the chemical or as college sophomores may be selected for this program.
processes which characterize life systems while developing an Entrance as a freshman requires an ACT Composite of 26 or
inquiring attitude toward scientific exploration. The curriculum is higher with a Math ACT of 25 or higher, 4 units of high school
intended to provide liberal arts students with a working knowledge math with a B average or better, high school chemistry and
of science and to meet the needs of students who wish to: physics with a B average or better, and a successful personal
• continue study in chemistry at the graduate level; interview with a faculty admissions committee. Entrance as
• teach science at the elementary or secondary school a sophomore requires readiness to enter MAT 211, CHE 111
level;
2019-2020
and PHY 231 with a cumulative and science GPA of 2.5 or
• prepare to enter a health science profession such as higher, and a successful interview with admissions committee.
medicine, dentistry, medical technology, pharmacy, A. CHE 111, 112, 211, 221, 314, 315, 324, 326, 317, 318,
nursing, physical therapy, or other allied health fields; 327, 319, 335—38 hours
or
CHEMISTRY 62B. PHY 231, 232, 311, 313, 314; 325 or 420; 430—26 instructor or research mentor) will be created for each course.
hours The committee will approve the honors contract with the
C. PHY or CHE 424; PHY or CHE 498; Upper-level PHY student and will evaluate the honors project on a satisfactory/
or CHE—4 hours unsatisfactory basis. The course instructor will determine the
D. MAT 211, 212, 213, 314—15 hours overall course grade.
E. ENG 111, 112; 201 or 202—9 hours
F. ART 210; CHR 111, 112; BIO 112; HIS 101; and 9 Honors Contract Courses
hours of social science—27 hours 1. Honors Contract Course Projects
G. No minor is required. In addition to the normal coursework, the discipline-
V. Teacher Licensure with Endorsement in Chemistry 6–12 specific honors student must complete one project in
A. Complete the requirements for the Chemistry major as each honors contract course as noted here:
shown above including CHE 405. a. In the first honors contract course, prepare a review
B. Additional Requirements: CSC 105, PHY 112 (in B.S. article on a topic studied within the course.
core), PHY 231 and 232, MAT 212 (in B.S. Core), and b. In the second honors contract course, prepare and
membership in SMACS. deliver two 30-minute lectures on topics studied
C. Professional Education: within the course.
1 Prior to Internship—EDU 150, EDU 305, EDU c. In the third honors contract course, prepare a
358, PSY 213, PSY/SE 230. societal impact study of an important chemically
2. Fall of Internship Year—EDU 306, 340, 418, 440 related topic.
3. Spring of Internship Year—EDU 441 and 451 2. Research Course Project
4. CSC 105 is required in the BA core The student must complete the first honors lecture
D. Completion of applicable portions of the Praxis II. course before starting the research course. The research
E. For additional information, see the Director of course includes preparation of a formal written
Educator Preparation. proposal for the work to be completed (written before
VI. Minor in Chemistry work starts) and a defense of the proposal before the
A. CHE 111, 112, 211, 221, 314, 315, 324 326—23 hours department committee.
B. Elective, one of: 317, 319, 335, 405, 430—3 or 4 hours 3. Seminar Course Project
The student must prepare a research proposal (similar
Major in Chemistry with Discipline-Specific to the one for the research course) on a different topic
Honors and make an oral presentation of the proposal to the
In addition to the requirements listed in I., students must class and committee.
complete
A. Honors contracts in two of the following courses: CHE
211, 315, 318, 319, or 335 Assessment of Majors
B. An honors contract in one of the following courses: The Department utilizes standardized tests of the American
CHE 405, 430, or 435 Chemical Society as final examinations for the first and/or
C. An honors contract in CHE 424/425 and 498 second semester of all one-year courses. These courses include
General (CHE 111-2), Organic (CHE 314-5 and CHE 435),
Major in Biochemistry with Discipline-Specific
and Physical (CHE 317-8). Standardized examinations are
Honors
also used as the final examination in Fundamentals (CHE
In addition to the requirements listed in II., students must
105), Analytical (CHE 211), and Biochemistry (CHE 319-29),
complete
and Inorganic (CHE 335 and CHE 430). Examination results
A. Honors contracts in two of the following courses:
are used to monitor progress of students as a group through
CHE 211, 315, 318, 319, or 335.
their course of study at Union. Strengths and weaknesses of
B. An honors contract in CHE 329.
courses are also assessed by comparing class averages with
C. An honors contract in CHE 424/425 and 498.
national norms. Students are required to complete a research
project (CHE 424) and give a seminar to faculty and colleagues
Admission Requirements for Majors with Discipline-Specific
(CHE 498).
Honors
• Completion of at least 15 hours at Union University or
in transfer Student Organizations
Student Members of the American Chemical Society is
Progression in Majors with Discipline-Specific Honors organized to better acquaint students interested in chemical
To remain in the program a student must earn at least a B in science with professional opportunities in the field and the
each honors contract course in the major. A student who earns mechanics of preparing and presenting technical material.
a B in two honors contract courses in the major may continue in The organization instills professional pride in the chemical
the program only with permission of the department committee. sciences, while stimulating awareness of the responsibilities
This committee of three or four faculty (including the course and challenges of the modern chemist. Membership is open
CHEMISTRY 63to any student pursuing an undergraduate degree in chemistry must have been an original piece of work and must have been
or physics. presented at a state, regional, or national professional chemistry
Sigma Zeta is a national honorary science society for meeting prior to graduation.
those who have completed 15 hours in natural science and The C.R.C. Freshman Chemistry Award, given to
mathematics and with a minimum 3.0 GPA in these courses. encourage and sustain interest in the sciences, is awarded in
Membership advantages include recognition for academic recognition of outstanding scholastic achievement in Freshman
achievements by the Sigma Zeta Honor Award, participation Chemistry.
in nationally recognized research projects, and a means of Whiteaker Freshman Chemistry Award. The Chemistry
cooperation in similar areas of interest by students of different Department selects a freshman chemistry major or minor to
colleges. receive this award based on outstanding scholastic achievement,
financial need, Christian service, and school spirit.
Student Awards
The Chemistry Research Award is given by the faculty
of the Department of Chemistry and Physics to the student
who presents the best research paper of the year. The research
Course Offerings in Chemistry (CHE) 112. Chemical Equilibrium (4) W, S
( ) Hours Credit; F–Fall; W–Winter; S–Spring; Su–Summer Prerequisite: CHE 111.
Quantitative study of chemical principles, including detailed
102. Chemistry of Common Consumer Products (4) S, Su study of the principles of equilibrium in chemical systems.
A study of several of the many chemical compositions found in Three 1-hour lectures and one 3-hour laboratory period/week.
the everyday lives of American consumers. Students will learn
how highly specialized mixtures of diverse substances enable 113. Survey of Chemical Instrumentation (2) W—Even
the safety, comfort and convenience of early 21st century life. Years, S—Odd Years
From this students will be equipped to make better product Prerequisite: CHE 111.
purchase and use decisions throughout their lives. Three 1-hour An introduction to chemical instrumentation used in industry,
lectures and one 3-hour laboratory period/week. This course including titrations, spectroscopy, and chromatography. One
is for adult students only. lecture and one 3-hour lab/week.
105. Fundamentals of Chemistry I (4) F, S, Su 211. Analytical Chemistry (3) S
An introductory general chemistry course that includes study of Prerequisite: CHE 112; Corequisite: CHE 221.
both physical and chemical properties, structure and reaction of A continuation of the study of fundamental principles including
matter. Not applicable to pre-health professions except Nursing. topics in statistics, gravimetric analysis, titrimetric analysis
Science credit will not be given to a student who has completed (neutralization, precipitation, complex formation, oxidation-
a course in either CHE or PHY. Three 1-hour lectures and one reduction), and spectrophotometric and electrochemistry
2-hour laboratory period/week. analysis. Three 1-hour lectures/week.
106. Fundamentals of Chemistry II (4) As Needed 221. Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (2) S
Prerequisite: CHE 105 or 111. Prerequisite: CHE 112; Corequisite: CHE 211.
A beginning course in organic and biochemistry with The application of gravimetric, titrimetric, spectrophotometric
emphasis on topics specifically related to the health sciences: quantitative analysis, and chromatographic separations to the
carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, hormones, normal and study of chemistry. Two 3-hour laboratory periods/week.
abnormal metabolic processes, and the role of ATP. Not open
300. Chemical Safety and Health (1) S—Even Years
to science majors other than physical science and nursing.
Safety policies and procedures for the use of hazardous
Three 1-hour lectures and one 3-hour laboratory period/week.
chemicals. Topics include awareness, routes of chemicals into
111. General Chemistry (4) F, W the body, safety apparatus and use; identification, types of
Prerequisite: ACT math subscore 21 or higher or instructor chemical hazards; proper ways to handle, store, and dispose of
consent. hazardous chemicals.
A comprehensive study of the fundamental experiments,
314. Organic Chemistry I (3) F
principles, and theories of chemistry with emphasis on
Prerequisite: CHE 112; Corequisite: CHE 324.
quantitative relationships. The structure and properties of
An introduction to the compounds of carbon, with emphasis on
matter with their energy relationships are stressed. Three
the relationship between structure and properties. Applications
(four for enhanced sections)1-hour lectures and one 3-hour
of bonding theory, reaction mechanisms, and stereochemistry
laboratory/week.
are included. Some functional groups containing halogen and
oxygen are examined in detail.
CHEMISTRY 64315. Organic Chemistry II (3) S 329. Biochemistry II (4) S
Prerequisite: CHE 314; Corequisite: CHE 326. Prerequisite: CHE 319.
An in-depth examination of the common oxygen and nitrogen A continuation of 319 with emphasis on bioenergetics and
functional groups with respect to structure and chemistry. metabolism. Topics include the function and molecular control
Continued application of basic theory is included. Heterocyclic of catabolic pathways for proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates
and biomolecules are examined. Three 1-hour lectures/week. as well as anabolic pathways for biological synthesis of these
molecules. Three 1-hour lectures and one 3-hour lab/week.
317. Physical Chemistry I (3) F
Prerequisites: CHE 211, MAT 212, and PHY 232. 335. Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry (3) S
Application of physical techniques to chemical systems with Pre– or Corequisite: CHE 315.
emphasis on thermodynamics. The laws of thermodynamics Introduction to inorganic compounds with an emphasis on
are derived and applied to phase and chemical equilibria, coordination, bioinorganic, nuclear, and organometallic
electrochemical cells, and surface phenomena. chemistry. The relationships between structure, physical
properties, and reactivity will be examined in detail.
318. Physical Chemistry II (3) S
Prerequisite: CHE 317. 405. Environmental Chemistry (4) W—Odd Years
A continuation of CHE 317 with emphasis on dynamics and Prerequisite: CHE 211 and 315.
quantum chemistry: kinetics, mechanisms, and photochemistry; Study of rapid changes in earth’s atmosphere, water, and soil
atomic and molecular electronic structure and application to caused by the activities of humankind with attention to the
spectroscopy. ozone layer, air quality, and water cycles. The vectors, fate,
and treatment/removal strategies for organic and heavy metal
319. Biochemistry (4) F pollutants are discussed. Three 1-hour lectures and one 3-hour
Prerequisite: CHE 315, CHE 326, and BIO 112. lab/week.
Introduction to the organic chemistry of living systems. Topics
include the structure and function of proteins, enzymatic 424-5. Introduction to Research (1-3) 424–F; 425–S
control of chemical reactions, catabolism, anabolism, Prerequisite: 20 hours of chemistry and junior/senior standing.
bioenergetics, biosynthesis, and molecular biology. Three The student’s knowledge is integrated by application of a
1-hour lectures and one 3-hour lab/week. simple piece of original work. Each course is three hours per
week per credit hour.
324. Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2) F
Corequisite: CHE 314. 430. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (4) F—Even Years
Introduction to the basic techniques for the physical Prerequisite: CHE 211. Pre-or Corequisite: CHE 318 and 335.
characterization and isolation of organic compounds. Use A theoretical treatment of fundamental inorganic topics such
of spectrometric methods as applied to the determination as chemical bonding, periodic relationships, stereochemistry of
of structure is included, as are some synthetic methods. Two inorganic complexes, acids and bases, and physical properties
3-hour labs/week. of inorganic compounds. Three 1-hour lectures and one 3-hour
lab/week.
326. Organic/Inorganic Synthesis Laboratory (2) S
Prerequisite: CHE 314 and CHE 324; 435. Advanced Organic Chemistry (4) F—Odd Years
Corequisite: CHE 315. Prerequisite: CHE 315.
Application of laboratory techniques in synthesis and Extensive treatment of topics including reaction mechanisms,
characterization of organic and inorganic compounds. Two stereochemistry, heterocyclic chemistry, and molecular
3-hour labs/week. rearrangements. Three 1-hour lectures and one 3-hour lab/
week.
327. Physical Chemistry Laboratory (2) S
Corequisite: CHE 318. 498. Seminar (1-3) S
The application of physical methods in the study of chemical Prerequisite: 20 hours of chemistry and junior/senior standing.
compounds. Two 3-hour labs/week. Skills in scientific and technical presentations, written and oral,
are polished. To be used at the discretion of the department
for majors and minors only.
CHEMISTRY 65Medical Technology Hospital-in- 424. Immunohematology (5)
Residence Curriculum Includes selection, testing and bleeding of donors, identification
of blood group antigens and antibodies, procedures employed
411. Clinical Chemistry (6) in providing compatible blood for patients, and principles and
Chemical analysis of various body fluids and the study of their procedures used in blood component therapy.
relationship to disease states.
425. Parasitology (2)
412. Instrumentation (1) A study of parasites of medical significance, both indigenous
The principles, use, and care of instruments found in up-to- and foreign, with particular emphasis on life cycles and
date laboratories. identification.
421. Hematology and Coagulation (7) 431. Urinalysis (2)
Application of theory to technical performance in hematological Gross, physical, microscopic, and chemical analysis of urine.
procedures which aid in classification of anemias, leukemias,
432. Clinical Correlations (1)
and other blood cell abnormalities.
Basic understanding of altered physiology in disease; correlation
422. Advanced Microbiology (7) between laboratory test results and anatomical/physiological
A lecture and lab course covering the role of microorganisms changes.
as they cause disease in humans. Methods employed in the
440. Principles of Management and Ethics (0)
identification of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and rickettsiae.
Preparation for the medical graduate for positions of leadership
423. Serology (2) as supervisors and instructors.
A lecture and lab course in immunology, including demonstrating
reactions between antigens and antibodies. Use of these reactions
as a serodiagnostic tool is presented.
179-279-379-479. External Domestic Study Programs (1-3) As 195-6-7. Special Studies (1-4)
Needed 295-6-7. Special Studies (1-4)
All courses and their applications must be defined and Lower-level group studies which do not appear in the regular
approved prior to registering. departmental offerings.
179PF-279PF-379PF-479PF. External Domestic Study 395-6-7. Special Studies (1-4)
Programs (Pass/Fail) As Needed Upper-level group studies which do not appear in the regular
All courses and their applications must be defined and departmental offerings.
approved prior to registering.
495-6-7. Independent Study (1-4)
180-280-380-480. Study Abroad Programs (1-4) Individual study under the guidance of a faculty member(s).
All courses and their application must be defined and approved
prior to travel. 489-9. Seminar (1-3)
To be used at the discretion of the department.
180PF-280PF-380PF-480PF. Study Abroad Programs
(Pass/Fail) As Needed
All courses and their applications must be defined and
approved prior to travel.
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