Nick Materer

Professor

Chemistry

TEACHING

  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation Research
    8 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026
    Independent investigation under the direction and supervision of a major professor.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): MS degree in chemistry or consent of instructor.
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    Doctoral Dissertation Research
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Independent investigation under the direction and supervision of a major professor.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): MS degree in chemistry or consent of instructor.
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    Modern Methods of Chemical Analysis Laboratory
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Laboratory exercises related to theoretical principles covered in CHEM 4023. May not be used for degree credit with CHEM 4020.Prerequisite(s): CHEM 4023 or concurrent enrollment.
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    Undergraduate Research in Chemistry
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Training in independent work, study of relevant literature, and experimental investigation of an assigned problem culminating in a written and oral report. Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission required.
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    Chemical Research & Literature Review
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Student will learn how to conduct a comprehensive literature review of a current topic in chemistry, critically evaluate the current state of knowledge in this field, and summarize the findings. This evaluation will be presented orally and in a detailed written report.Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3153 with a 'C' or better and Junior or Senior standing
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation Research
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Independent investigation under the direction and supervision of a major professor.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): MS degree in chemistry or consent of instructor.
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    Physical Chemistry I
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Introductory theoretical analysis of molecular structure, chemical bonding and macroscopic chemical systems using quantum theory, classical and statistical thermodynamics, and kinetics. Previously offered as CHEM 3434.Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of 'C' or higher in: CHEM 1515 and MATH 2153 and PHYS 2114.
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    Scientific Method in the Journey from the Four Humors to Modern Medicine: Honors
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    A supplemental Honors experience in Chemistry to partner concurrently with designated lower-division CHEM course(s). This course adds a different intellectual dimension to designated course(s).Offered for fixed credit, 1 credit hour, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Honors Program participation and concurrent enrollment in designated course(s).
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    Thesis
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Familiarizes the student with methods used in research in chemistry.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Undergraduate Research in Chemistry
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Training in independent work, study of relevant literature, and experimental investigation of an assigned problem culminating in a written and oral report. Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission required.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation Research
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    Independent investigation under the direction and supervision of a major professor.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): MS degree in chemistry or consent of instructor.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Thesis
    9 Jun 2025 - 1 Aug 2025
    Familiarizes the student with methods used in research in chemistry.Offered for variable credit, 1-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.
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    Doctoral Dissertation Research
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Independent investigation under the direction and supervision of a major professor.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): MS degree in chemistry or consent of instructor.
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    Physical Chemistry Applications
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    A practical and applied approach to key topics in physical chemistry, including thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, and chemical kinetics, and how they relate to general chemical and biological processes on a molecular and macroscopic level. Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of 'C' or higher in both CHEM 1515 and MATH 2144.
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    Special Problems in Chemistry
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Training in independent work, study of relevant literature and experimental investigation of an assigned problem culminating in a written and oral report.Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission required.
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    Bogus and Discarded Science: Ideas That are Too Seductive or Seemed Good at the Time: Honors
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    A supplemental Honors experience in Chemistry to partner concurrently with designated lower-division CHEM course(s). This course adds a different intellectual dimension to designated course(s).Offered for fixed credit, 1 credit hour, maximum of 6 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): Honors Program participation and concurrent enrollment in designated course(s).
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Doctoral Dissertation Research
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Independent investigation under the direction and supervision of a major professor.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): MS degree in chemistry or consent of instructor.
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    Principles of Analytical Chemistry
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Statistical analysis of analytical data, acid-base equilibria, acid-base titrations, electrochemistry, analytical separations, as well as atomic and molecular optical spectroscopy.Prerequisite(s): A grade of 'C' or better in CHEM 1515.
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    Doctoral Dissertation Research
    10 Jun 2024 - 2 Aug 2024
    Independent investigation under the direction and supervision of a major professor.Offered for variable credit, 1-15 credit hours, maximum of 60 credit hours.Prerequisite(s): MS degree in chemistry or consent of instructor.
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    Chemistry I (LN)
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    The beginning chemistry course recommended for students in basic biological sciences (including pre-medical science and pre-veterinary sciences), physical sciences and engineering. This course covers chemical principles and their applications to the properties and transformations of matter, including periodic classification of the elements, laws of chemical combination, gas laws, atomic and molecular structure, and chemical bonding.Prerequisite(s): MATH 1483 or MATH 1513 or higher with a “C” or better or an acceptable math placement score (see placement.okstate.edu) or acceptable AP credit.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Chemistry I (LN)
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    The beginning chemistry course recommended for students in basic biological sciences (including pre-medical science and pre-veterinary sciences), physical sciences and engineering. This course covers chemical principles and their applications to the properties and transformations of matter, including periodic classification of the elements, laws of chemical combination, gas laws, atomic and molecular structure, and chemical bonding.Prerequisite(s): MATH 1483 or MATH 1513 or higher with a “C” or better or an acceptable math placement score (see placement.okstate.edu) or acceptable AP credit.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Chemistry I (LN)
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    The beginning chemistry course recommended for students in basic biological sciences (including pre-medical science and pre-veterinary sciences), physical sciences and engineering. This course covers chemical principles and their applications to the properties and transformations of matter, including periodic classification of the elements, laws of chemical combination, gas laws, atomic and molecular structure, and chemical bonding.Prerequisite(s): MATH 1483 or MATH 1513 or higher with a “C” or better or an acceptable math placement score (see placement.okstate.edu) or acceptable AP credit.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Chemistry I (LN)
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    The beginning chemistry course recommended for students in basic biological sciences (including pre-medical science and pre-veterinary sciences), physical sciences and engineering. This course covers chemical principles and their applications to the properties and transformations of matter, including periodic classification of the elements, laws of chemical combination, gas laws, atomic and molecular structure, and chemical bonding.Prerequisite(s): MATH 1483 or MATH 1513 or higher with a “C” or better or an acceptable math placement score (see placement.okstate.edu) or acceptable AP credit.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Chemistry I (LN)
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    The beginning chemistry course recommended for students in basic biological sciences (including pre-medical science and pre-veterinary sciences), physical sciences and engineering. This course covers chemical principles and their applications to the properties and transformations of matter, including periodic classification of the elements, laws of chemical combination, gas laws, atomic and molecular structure, and chemical bonding.Prerequisite(s): MATH 1483 or MATH 1513 or higher with a “C” or better or an acceptable math placement score (see placement.okstate.edu) or acceptable AP credit.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Chemistry I (LN)
    16 Jan 2024 - 3 May 2024
    The beginning chemistry course recommended for students in basic biological sciences (including pre-medical science and pre-veterinary sciences), physical sciences and engineering. This course covers chemical principles and their applications to the properties and transformations of matter, including periodic classification of the elements, laws of chemical combination, gas laws, atomic and molecular structure, and chemical bonding.Prerequisite(s): MATH 1483 or MATH 1513 or higher with a “C” or better or an acceptable math placement score (see placement.okstate.edu) or acceptable AP credit.