Department of Chemistry (MS 6400)   -   Southeast Missouri State University   -   One University Plaza   -   Cape Girardeau, MO  63701

Dr. Jim McGill

Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Jim McGill joined the Department of Chemistry in 2001.  He routinely teaches Basic Principles of Chemistry (CH181) face-to-face and online, Forensic Chemistry (CH420/CH620), and Qualitative Analysis (CH187).  He has also taught Environmental Chemistry (CH350/EV350), Topics in Analytical Chemistry--Chromatography (CH675), and General Chemistry I (CH185).  During the summer 2008 eight-week session, Jim is teaching Basic Principles of Chemistry online (CH181-740).

His research interests lie mainly in forensic chemistry, with current projects dealing with the chemical composition, degradation, and visualization of latent fingermarks; qualitative and quantitative analysis of controlled substances; analysis, classification of defensive spray residues; analysis of clandestine methamphetamine laboratory evidence for production capacity determination; and persistence of fentanyl concentrations in post-mortem liver tissues.  Jim is also interested in forensic science as an outreach tool for stimulating student interest in learning about science and enjoys designing and implementing forensic education activities.

office:

Rhodes Hall 201F

hours:

T/R 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

telephone:

(573) 651-2371

fax:

(573) 986-6433

e-mail:

jmcgill@semo.edu