One of the emphases of the chemistry department is to expose students to a variety of instrumentation. To facilitate this in the freshman lab, each pair of students is assigned:

• an electronic balance accurate to 0.001g
• a Spec 20 for chemical analysis
• a hand-held pH/Temperature meter
• a computer to perform least-squares analysis

In the organic chemistry lab, students learn techniques for the synthesis and characterization of molecules. This involves the use of high temperature reflux, roto-vap, polarization, Infrared analysis and separations. An introduction to molecules of biological importance is
presented in the second semester.

In the upper divisional labs, emphasis is placed on the accuracy and precision of lab-work, using current instrumental analysis techniques as well as foundational techniques that prepare the student for any career option, including industry, academics, and medicine.

Requirements for the General Chemistry Major

• General Chemistry 101 & 102
• Organic Chemistry 201 & 202
• Introduction to Chemical Research 291 & 292
• Physical Chemistry 311 & 312
• Analytical Chemistry 331 & 332
• Inorganic Chemistry 411
• Hazardous Materials 450

Chemistry Electives (choose one)

• Biochemistry 425
• Current Topics 470

CONTACT:
Dr. James Hall
Professor of Chemistry & Physics and Department Chair
jhall@wingate.edu
704-233-8325