Department of Chemistry

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TLC 2135 • 678-839-6550
http://www.westga.edu/~chem/

Professors:

S. Basu-Dutt (Chair), J. Hansen, F. Khan, P. Ray, S. Slattery

Associate Professors:

M. Fujita, A. Gaquere, V. Geisler

Assistant Professors:

M. McPhail, D. Stuart

Lecturer:

D. Boatright

Limited-term Instructor:

L. Leslie

Lab Coordinator:

D. Otwell

Program Coordinator:

M. Mayercik

The Department of Chemistry offers a variety of tracks leading to a Bachelor of Science with a Major in Chemistry degree. Students planning careers in chemical industry or graduate study in chemistry or biochemistry are recommended to obtain a degree certified by the American Chemical Society (ACS). The non-ACS tracks offer students the opportunity to develop a broad background in preparing for a variety of careers in the area of business, engineering, law, secondary education, or for entering professional school in medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, and pharmacy.

The following tracks are available for students wishing to pursue a Chemistry degree:

1. Bachelor of Science with a major in Chemistry (ACS Track - Applied Chemistry, Option A)
2. Bachelor of Science with a major in Chemistry (ACS Track - Biochemistry, Option B)
3. Bachelor of Science with a major in Chemistry (Non-ACS Track - Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Dual Degree Option)
4. Bachelor of Science with a major in Chemistry (Non-ACS Track - General Option)
5. Bachelor of Science with a major in Chemistry (Non-ACS Track - Business Option)
6. Bachelor of Science with a major in Chemistry (Non-ACS Track - Pre-professional Option)
7. Bachelor of Science with a major in Chemistry (Non-ACS Track - Secondary Education Option)

All of the B.S. Chemistry degree tracks offer courses in the basic areas of analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry and are supplemented by chemistry electives. Modern scientific instrumentation is available and incorporated into all courses of the curriculum.

Students may also elect to minor in chemistry.

Engineering Studies

Boyd 208 • 678-839-6550
http://www.westga.edu/~engineer/

Faculty:

Interdisciplinary

Advisors:

S. Basu-Dutt (Chemistry), R. Kath (Geology), J. Talbot (Physics)

The Engineering Studies Program offers two distinct engineering transfer programs designed to be compatible with the undergraduate programs of a large number of engineering schools. These programs feature courses usually offered in the first two years of engineering work, including math, physics, chemistry and basic engineering courses. Additional work in the core curriculum areas of the humanities and the social sciences provide the solid basis for a smooth transition to engineering schools’ programs.

The “2+2” Regent’s Engineering Transfer Program (RETP) allows students to spend two years at the University of West Georgia in a specially designed engineering track before transferring to the Georgia Institute of Technology. In addition to the “2+2” program, the “3+2,” or Dual Degree, program allows a student in approximately 5 academic years to obtain both a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics, Chemistry, or Geology from the University of West Georgia and an engineering degree from a partner engineering school.

After completing the academic requirements of the two participating institutions, the student shall be awarded two bachelor’s degrees from the University of West Georgia and the engineering school.

To be admitted to the engineering studies program, the student must be a resident of Georgia, have a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher, and a combined SAT score of 1090 or higher (560 math, 530 verbal). Students not meeting these requirements may be admitted to the program at a later time if they have earned a B or better in MATH 1634 .

Students interested in engineering should contact the appropriate engineering advisor soon after enrolling in the program to plan their schedules and to learn of special requirements.

Programs

• Chemistry, ACS Track - Applied Chemistry, Option A, B.S.
• Chemistry, ACS Track - Biochemistry, Option B, B.S.
• Chemistry, Non-ACS Track - Business Option, B.S.
• Chemistry, Non-ACS Track - Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Dual Degree Option, B.S.
• Chemistry, Non-ACS Track - General Option, B.S.
• Chemistry, Non-ACS Track - Pre-professional Option, B.S.
• Chemistry, Non-ACS Track - Secondary Education Option, B.S.

• Chemistry Minor

• Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental and Pre-Veterinary

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