Chemistry Program
Program Leader: Kinesha Harris
Professor Emeriti: Wilbur B. Clarke, Earl Doomes, William E. Moore, Mildred R. Smalley, Robert H. Miller, Jr. (Dean Emeritus)
Professors: Edwin H. Walker, Jr.
Associate Professors: Edward Doomes, Conrad Jones, Gloria Thomas-Fuller
Assistant Professors: Kinesha Harris, Maryam Jahan, Prabin Rai, Weihua Wang
Instructors: Lisa Batiste, Caasy Thomas-Porch
Technicians: Gregory Cornell, Angela Hurst
The Chemistry Program offers professional training in chemistry. The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry is an 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:
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PEO-1:
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Be able to make connections between fundamental chemical phenomena and each of the major chemistry subdisciplines: analytical, biochemistry, organic, inorganic, and physical.
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PEO-2:
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Be able to conduct independent research using a working knowledge of chemical instrumentation and laboratory techniques.
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PEO-3:
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Be prepared for graduate studies in chemistry or related areas or for professional areas including medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy.
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PEO-4:
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Be able to effectively communicate scientific data to chemists and non-chemists in a professional and ethical manner.
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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 47 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) as one social science requirement and two additional biology electives, 200-level or higher (4 hours each).
Chemistry/Chemical Engineering Dual Degree Cooperative Option
The Department of Biological Sciences and 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.