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    May 25, 2026  
American University Catalog 2025-2026 
    
American University Catalog 2025-2026

CHEM-481 Experimental Chemistry (3)


Students learn advanced chemical techniques and analyses through the context of a research project of societal importance. Students evaluate research from the context of societal harm and benefit and potential dual use research of concern contexts. Laboratory work includes evaluation of macromolecules in both solid and solvent-supported forms. Along with advanced chemical techniques and theory, students develop skills in technical writing and data display. Crosslist: CHEM-681 . Usually Offered: spring. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: completion of Written Communication and Information Literacy I  requirement. Prerequisite/Concurrent: CHEM-322 .