Mar 02, 2025

2014-2015 General Catalog (Spring, Summer 2015)

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Chemistry - BS

College of Science

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Students must complete the General Education Requirements :

CHEM 1220
will fulfill the Physical Sciences (BPS) requirement
PHYS 2220
will fulfill the Exploration requirement

Student must also complete the University Studies Depth Requirements :

Complete at least 2 credits in approved 3000-level or above courses from each of the following two categories: Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA) and Social Sciences (DSS)

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 (17 credits)

Spring Semester (16-17 credits)

CHEM 2320 - Organic Chemistry II 4
CHEM 2325 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II 1
CHEM 3510 - Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry 2
CHEM 3520 - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory 1
PHYS 2220 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (BPS/QI) 4
PHYS 2225 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Lab II 1
University Studies courses 3-4

Third Year (29-31 credits)

Fall Semester (14-16 credits)

CHEM 3060 - Physical Chemistry (QI) 3
CHEM 3080 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory I (CI) 1
CHEM 3700 - Introductory Biochemistry 3 or
CHEM 5700 - General Biochemistry I 3 *
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
CHEM 3090 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory II (CI) 1
CHEM 5640 - Instrumental Analysis 3
CHEM 5650 - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory 2
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.

* CHEM 5700 cannot be taken as an elective course if the CHEM 3700 option is taken

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
CHEM 5530 - Advanced Synthesis Laboratory 2
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
CHEM 5720 - General Biochemistry Laboratory (CI) 3
BIOL 1610 - Biology I 4
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
CHEM 5680 - Environmental Chemistry Laboratory 2
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:

Required courses for the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP)-Chemistry and Biochemistry 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:

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

In addition, select two courses from the following:

Minimum University Requirements

Total Credits	120
Grade Point Average (most majors require higher GPA)	2.00 GPA
Credits of C- or better	100
Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above)	40
USU Credits (30 USU credits, 20 of which must be upper-division courses, 10 of which must be courses required for student’s major)	30 USU credits
Completion of approved major program of study	See college advisor
Credits in minor (if required)	12
Credits in American Institutions (ECN 1500 ;HIST 1700 , HIST 2700 or HIST 2710 ; HONR 1300 ; POLS 1100 ; or USU 1300 )	3
General Education Requirements and University Studies Depth Requirements