Description of the Chemistry Program 2008-2009
Course lists from previous catalogs are available at the Registration Services Catalog page.
All Chemistry Majors require the 22-credit Chemistry Nucleus.
Chemistry Nucleus
- CHEM 111 General Chemistry I 3 cr
CHEM 112 General Chemistry Laboratory I 1 cr
CHEM 113 General Chemistry II 3 cr
CHEM 114 General Chemistry Laboratory II1 cr
CHEM 306 Analytical Chemistry (with laboratory) 4 cr
CHEM 331 Organic Chemistry I 3 cr
CHEM 332 Organic Chemistry II 3 cr
CHEM 334 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 1 cr
CHEM 451 Physical Chemistry I 3 cr
Chemistry Major: Comprehensive Programs
General Chemistry Emphasis
A minimum of 62 credits is required including the 22-credit Chemistry Nucleus and the following:
CHEM 335 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II 1 cr
CHEM 401 Instrumental Analysis 2 cr
CHEM 402 Instrumental Laboratory 2 cr
CHEM 452 Physical Chemistry II 3 cr
CHEM 454 Physical Chemistry Laboratory 2 cr
CHEM 461 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3 cr
CHEM 494 Research Problems in Chemistry 2-4 cr
Required supporting courses:
MATH 151 Calculus I 4 cr
MATH 251 Calculus II 4 cr
MATH 252 Calculus III 4 cr
PHYS 200 General Physics I (with laboratory) 5 cr
PHYS 201 General Physics II (with laboratory) 5 cr
SCI 202 Scientific Writing 3 cr
Biochemistry Emphasis
A minimum of 69 credits is required including the 22-credit Chemistry Nucleus and the following supporting courses:
BIOL 150 Biological Principles (with laboratory) 4 cr
BIOL 151 Diversity and Patterns of Life (with laboratory) 4 cr
BIOL 310 Cell Biology 3 cr
BIOL 312 Genetics (with recitation) 4 cr
CHEM 335 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II 1 cr
CHEM 471 Biochemistry I 4 cr
CHEM 472 Biochemistry II 4 cr
CHEM 494 Research Problems in Chemistry 2-4 cr
MATH 151 Calculus I 4 cr
MATH 251 Calculus II 4 cr
PHYS 200 General Physics I (with laboratory) 5 cr
PHYS 201 General Physics II (with laboratory) 5 cr
SCI 202 Scientific Writing 3 cr
Note: BIOL 420 Molecular Biology I, may substitute for CHEM 472 Biochemistry II, with permission of your advisor.
Environmental Chemistry Emphasis
A minimum of 60 credits is required including the 22-credit Chemistry Nucleus and the following:
CHEM 250 Environmental Chemistry 3 cr
CHEM 401 Instrumental Analysis 2 cr
CHEM 402 Instrumental Laboratory 2 cr
CHEM 452 Physical Chemistry II 3 cr
CHEM 454 Physical Chemistry Laboratory 2 cr
CHEM 461 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3 cr
CHEM 494 Research Problems in Chemistry 2-4 cr
Required supporting courses:
MATH 151 Calculus I 4 cr
MATH 251 Calculus II 4 cr
PHYS 200 General Physics I (with laboratory) 5 cr
PHYS 201 General Physics II (with laboratory) 5 cr
SCI 202 Scientific Writing 3 cr
Note: CHEM 471 Biochemistry I, BIOL 301 General Ecology, or a computer course may be substituted for CHEM 461 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, with permission of your advisor. Additionally: MATH 252 Calculus III, or MATH 213 Probability and Statistics, and CHEM 335 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II, are strongly recommended.
Secondary Licensure Emphasis
A minimum of 69 credits is required including the 22-credit Chemistry Nucleus and the following. In addition, students must fulfill the requirements for the Secondary Licensure Option described under Education.
BIOL 150 Biological Principles (with laboratory) 4 cr
BIOL 151 Patterns and Diversity of Life (with laboratory) 4 cr
BIOL 301 General Ecology 3 cr
CHEM 335 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II 1 cr
GEOL 101 Physical Geology 3 cr
GEOL 105 Physical Geology Laboratory 1 cr
GEOL 201 Historical Geology (with laboratory) 4 cr
MATH 151 Calculus I 4 cr
MATH 251 Calculus II 4 cr
PHYS 110 Solar System Astronomy 3 cr
PHYS 120 Meteorology 3 cr
PHYS 200 General Physics I (with laboratory) 5 cr
PHYS 201 General Physics II (with laboratory) 5 cr
SCI 202 Scientific Writing 3 cr
Chemistry Minor
The Chemistry Minor requires a minimum of 19 credits including the following:
CHEM 111 General Chemistry I 3 cr
CHEM 112 General Chemistry Laboratory I 1 cr
CHEM 113 General Chemistry II 3 cr
CHEM 114 General Chemistry Laboratory II 1 cr
And either Plan A or B (below)
Plan A:
CHEM 331 Organic Chemistry I 3 cr
CHEM 332 Organic Chemistry II 3 cr
CHEM 334 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 1 cr
CHEM 335 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II 1 cr
Chemistry elective (300-level or above) 3 cr
Plan B:
CHEM 451 Physical Chemistry I 3 cr
CHEM 452 Physical Chemistry II 3 cr
CHEM 454 Physical Chemistry Laboratory 2 cr
Chemistry elective (300-level or above) 3 cr
Capstone Course Requirement. The following courses fulfill the Capstone Course Requirement for the Chemistry Major: CHEM 494 Research Problems in Chemistry, or EDUC 489 Secondary Student Teaching (Secondary Licensure Emphasis).