Mar 13, 2025

2010-2011 General Catalog

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Chemistry, BS

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Chemistry Core Curriculum

In addition to the University Studies requirements for graduation, chemistry majors take a series of core courses spread across a traditional four-year period. The completion of the chemistry core also covers the College of Science requirements for graduation.

Chemistry Major Core Requirements Suggested Schedule

First Year (30-32 credits)

Fall Semester (15-16 credits)

CHEM 1210 - Principles of Chemistry I 4
CHEM 1215 - Chemical Principles Laboratory I 1
MATH 1210 - Calculus I (QL) 4
University Studies courses 6-7

Spring Semester (15-16 credits)

CHEM 1220 - Principles of Chemistry II (BPS) 4
CHEM 1225 - Chemical Principles Laboratory II 1
MATH 1220 - Calculus II (QL) 4
University Studies courses 6-7

Second Year (32-33 credits)

Fall Semester (16 credits)

Spring Semester (16-17 credits)

CHEM 2320 - Organic Chemisty II 4 ³
CHEM 2325 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II 1 ³
CHEM 3510 - Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry 2 ³
CHEM 3520 - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory 1 ³
PHYS 2220 - General Physics–Science and Engineering II (BPS/QI) 4
University Studies courses 4-5

Third Year (29-31 credits)

Fall Semester (14-16 credits)

CHEM 3060 - Physical Chemistry (QI) 3 ²
CHEM 3080 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory I (CI) 1 ²
CHEM 5700 - General Biochemistry I 3 ²
MATH 2250 - Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (QI) 4 ¹ or
STAT 3000 - Statistics for Scientists (QI) 3 ¹
University Studies courses 4-5

Spring Semester (15 credits)

CHEM 3070 - Physical Chemistry (QI) 3 ³
CHEM 3090 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory II (CI) 1 ³
CHEM 5640 - Instrumental Analysis 3 ³
CHEM 5650 - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory 2 ³
University Studies or elective courses for specific degree emphasis 6

Fourth Year (31-32 credits)

CHEM 4990 - Undergraduate Seminar (CI) 2
Upper-division and advanced elective courses for specific degree emphasis 29-30

Note:

¹ The completion of MATH 2250 or STAT 3000 is optional for the Teaching Major.

² Offered fall semester only

³ Offered spring semester only

Chemistry Degree Emphases

Professional Chemistry Emphasis (ACS Certified)

In addition to the chemistry core, students must complete the following:

CHEM 5520 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 2 ²
CHEM 5530 - Advanced Synthesis Laboratory 2 ³
Advanced electives, as approved by department 6

Biochemistry Emphasis (ACS Certified)

In addition to the chemistry core, students must complete the following:

CHEM 5710 - General Biochemistry II 3 ³
CHEM 5720 - General Biochemistry Laboratory 3 ³
BIOL 1610 - Biology I 4 ²
Advanced Biology electives, as approved by department 4

Environmental Chemistry Emphasis (ACS Certified)

In addition to the chemistry core, students must complete the following:

CHEM 5670 - Intermediate Environmental Chemistry 3 ³
CHEM 5680 - Environmental Chemistry Laboratory 2 ³
Introductory environmental electives as approved by department 6-7
Advanced environmental electives as approved by department 3

Chemical Education Emphasis (ACS Certified)

In addition to the chemistry core, students must complete the following:

SCI 4300 - Science in Society 2
Required courses for the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) 35
Teaching minor from outside Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry 18-30 (Student is responsible to meet with minor department advisor for minor requirements.)

Life Science Emphasis

In addition to the Chemistry Core Requirements (with the exception of CHEM 5640 , CHEM 5650 ), students must complete the following:

Note:

¹ The completion of MATH 2250 or STAT 3000 is optional for the Teaching Major.

²Offered fall semester only

³ Offered spring semester only

BS Degree in Chemistry with Honors

This option can be met by completing any ACS certified program and by meeting the following requirements:

Minimum GPA of 3.50 in chemistry courses
Overall GPA of 3.30
Completion of 15 credits of honors work by successfully completing honors contracts in the following courses:

CHEM 4800 - Research Problems (CI) 1-3 (3-6 credits required)
CHEM 4990 - Undergraduate Seminar (CI) 2
Credits selected from Honors courses numbered 3000 or above in chemistry or related subjects, as appropriate. Three credits may be selected from chemistry courses numbered 6000 or above 3-6

Chemistry, BS

Chemistry Core Curriculum

Chemistry Major Core Requirements Suggested Schedule

First Year (30-32 credits)

Fall Semester (15-16 credits)

Spring Semester (15-16 credits)

Second Year (32-33 credits)

Fall Semester (16 credits)

Spring Semester (16-17 credits)

Third Year (29-31 credits)

Fall Semester (14-16 credits)

Spring Semester (15 credits)

Fourth Year (31-32 credits)

Note:

Chemistry Degree Emphases

Professional Chemistry Emphasis (ACS Certified)

Biochemistry Emphasis (ACS Certified)

Environmental Chemistry Emphasis (ACS Certified)

Chemical Education Emphasis (ACS Certified)

Life Science Emphasis

Note:

BS Degree in Chemistry with Honors

In addition, select two courses from the following: