College of Arts & Sciences
CURRENT STUDENTS
Current Syllabi, Class Notes, Study Questions, etc.
Lab classes
Please read the Laboratory Requirements & Policies before the first lab period.
before the first lab period.
Freshman Chemistry Registration
Chem 1211K is the prerequisite for all Chemistry and Biology courses at Georgia State University . To register for Chem 1211K you must take the Chem 1211 Preregistration Test, or have earned a score of 2 or higher an tthe AP Chemistry exam, or have passed a similar college-level course at another institution.
Undergraduate Advisement
As soon as you decide that you will be a chemistry major your should come to see a departmental advisor. Freshman and sophomores (under 60 hours) should see Dr. Davon Kennedy (Davon@gsu.edu; 404-413-5530), Mr. Brett Bender (jbender2@gsu.edu; 404-413-5565) or Dr. Doyle Barrow (dbarrow@gsu.edu; 404-413-5490). This advisement is in addition to any advisement by the honors program or academic advisement.
Students over 60 hours must see Dr. Barrow (dbarrow@gsu.edu; 404-413-5490) to plan the junior and senior year coursework. Many courses at the 3000/4000 levels have limited offerings so students who do not get advisement at 60 hours are much more likely to delay their graduation by a semester or more. Dr. Barrow has a sign-up sheet for the current week outside his door. Availability of appointments does vary from semester to semester.
Pre-medical or pre-dental student should also speak with Dr. Keith Pascoe (chekop@langate.gsu.edu; 404-413-5536), the pre-medical and pre-dental advisor.
If you plan to apply to the Georgia State University graduate chemistry program see the Graduate Coordinator, Will Lovett, for requirements (chemgradstudent@gsu.edu: 404-413-5525). If you are planning to apply to a graduate program elsewhere, you will be working with your research advisor.
STEM Resources
The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) program is here to help you make the most of your education – in the classroom, in the laboratory, and through internships.
The Georgia State STEM site.
PathwaysToScience.org is a portal website supporting pathways to the STEM fields: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Particular emphasis is placed on connecting traditionally underrepresented groups with STEM programs and resources, including funding and mentoring opportunities.
Undergraduate Portal
(for thoseseeking REU and other Summer Programs)
Graduate Portal
(for AGEP, GK-12, IGERT National Recruitment Program, MS PHD’S and NSF Grad Research Fellowships)
More questions? Contact Dr. Gigi Ray.
Undergraduate Research
The Department of Chemistry at Georgia State University faculty is devoted to teaching and working with both undergraduate and graduate students. For information on conducting undergaduate research at Georgia State Chemistry or summer research here and elsewhere please consult the Undergraduate Resarch in Chemistry FAQ.
Job Hunting
If you would like a letter fo recommendation from a professor you will need to fill out a Chemistry Grade Release Form and give it to the faculty member from whom you wish to obtain a letter of recommendation.
Dr. Dixon's hints for writing a resume and a sample resume.
The Georgia State University STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) program.
Paid internship working with the Glactone Project.
Careers in Chemistry - Career Descriptions from the American Chemical Society.