mission statement

The Department of Chemistry and Engineering Science seeks to accomplish the following: increase the general education and culture of all students; meet the needs of students who are preparing themselves to teach; meet the needs of those who are in preprofessional fields such as engineering and the health-related fields; prepare students for advanced work in chemistry and physics.

The department offers baccalaureate majors in chemistry and in physical science. A minor in chemistry is also offered. The department offers two options in pre-engineering: the standard two-year pre-engineering curriculum, or a dual degree program in which the student may receive a bachelor's degree with a major in physical science from Freed-Hardeman and a degree in engineering from an approved school of engineering after the successful completion of the prescribed curricula at both schools. The dual degree is a 3-2 program, including three years at Freed-Hardeman and two years at an approved school of engineering. Freed-Hardeman has dual degree affiliations with Auburn University, University of Memphis, Oklahoma Christian University of Arts & Sciences, Tennessee Technological University, the University of Tennessee, and Vanderbilt University. Transfer arrangements, however, are not limited to these universities.

In addition to the pre-engineering program, Freed-Hardeman also offers the pre-engineering technology option. This program does not involve the mathematical and theoretical rigor found in the traditional engineering curriculum.

Department of Chemistry and Engineering Science

BOBBY J. BROWN, Chair - bbrown@fhu.edu
B.S., M.S., Ph.D 1995
Associate Professor of Physical Science

B.S., Auburn University, 1964; M.S., Auburn University, 1965; Ph.D., Colorado State University, 1987.

JOE D. DeLAY - jdelay@fhu.edu
B.S., M.S., Ph.D. 1982
Associate Professor of Physical Sciences

B.S., Middle Tennessee State College, 1960; M.S., University of Georgia, 1962; Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology, 1972.

JERRY T. THORNTHWAITE - thornthwaite@fhu.edu
B.A., M.S., Ph.D. 1997
Associate Professor of Chemistry

B.A., David Lipscomb College, 1969; M.S., Florida State University, 1974; Ph.D., Florida State University, 1977

LeAnn SELF-DAVIS - ldavis@fhu.edu
B.S., M.S., Ph.D. 1999
Assistant Professor of Physical Science

B.S., Auburn University, 1993; M.S., Auburn University, 1995; Ph.D., University of Arkansas, 2000.

CHARLES J. TUCKER - ctucker@fhu.edu
B.S., B.S., M.S. 2000
Instructor in Physical Science

B.S. in Engineering, Tennessee Technological University, 1995; B.S., Freed-Hardeman University, 1996; M.S. in Engineering, Tennessee Technological University, 1997.

Departmental Requirements

MINOR IN CHEMISTRY

CHE

121

General Chemistry I

3 hrs

CHE

121L

General Chemistry I L

1

CHE

122

General Chemistry II

3

CHE

122L

General Chemistry II L

1

CHE

Chemistry Electives (must include 8 upper-division hours)

11

19 hrs

Course of Study for a B.S. Major in Biochemistry

(Listed in this catalog under Academics: "General Education Display")

I. General Education Requirements

55 hours

(Listed in this catalog under Academics: "General Education Display.")
Limit #4. Math. & Natural Sciences: Mathematics to MAT 122
Limit #4. Math. & Natural Sciences: Physical Sciences to PHS 211

55 hrs

II. Major Requirements

Department of Chemistry and Engineering Science

CHE

121

General Chemistry I

3 hrs

CHE

121L

General Chemistry I Lab

1

CHE

122

General Chemistry II

3

CHE

122L

General Chemistry II Lab

1

PHS

212

Physics for Science and Engineering II

5

CHE

221/222

Analytical Chemistry I & II

8

CHE

321/322

Organic Chemistry I & II

8

CHE

421

Physical Chemistry I

4

CHE

331/332

Biochemistry I & II

8

CHE

431

Cellular & Molecular Immunology

3

CHE

441

Chemical Literature Database Searching

1

45 hrs

Department of Mathematics

MAT

223

Analytics & Calculus II

4

Department of Biology

BIO

333

Cell Bio. & Molecular Genetics

3

BIO

334

Cell Bio. & Mole. Genetics Seminar

1

Electives

24

TOTAL Program

132 hrs

Course of Study for a B.S. Major in Chemistry

For a complete listing of requirements for graduation, see Academics: Degree/Graduation Requirements.

I. General Education Requirements

52 hours

(Listed in this catalog under Academics: "General Education Display.") Plus Math/Science Course for B.S. Degree

3-4

55-56 hrs

II. Major Requirements

MAT

122/223

Analytics and Calculus I & II

9 hrs

CHE

121

General Chemistry I

3

CHE

121L

General Chemistry I Lab

1

CHE

122

General Chemistry II

3

CHE

122L

General Chemistry II Lab

1

PHS

211/212

Physics for Science and Engineering I & II 1 (W)

10

CHE

221/222

Analytical Chemistry I & II

8

CHE

321/322

Organic Chemistry I & II (W)

8

CHE

421/422

Physical Chemistry I & II 2

8

CHE

331

Biochemistry I

4

55 hrs

1 Students planning to enter medical school may substitute PHS 201, 202 General Physics I & II.

2 Students planning to enter medical school will substitute PHS 332 Biochemistry II and will take recommended courses in biology.

III. Electives (including additional Bible)

22-23 hrs