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2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog

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2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Chemistry B.A./B.S.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)/ Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree

Requirements

May be either depending on option selected; see the “Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees ” section of this catalog.

Major in Chemistry

(Major Code: 104)

A student must complete a minimum of 120 semester credit hours to include at least 39 advanced hours.

University Core Curriculum Requirements

Refer to the “University Core Curriculum ” section of this catalog.

Option I—Professional Chemistry

This option follows course recommendations of the American Chemical Society and prepares students for positions in industry, government and education. It is recommended for students planning to do graduate study in chemistry or seeking employment as chemists in industry.

Two hours of:

PHYS 3095 - Laboratory Problems 1-6

Additional advanced hours to provide a minimum of 39 hours selected from:

Chemistry, physics or mathematics

Additional hours to meet the minimum University requirement for a degree

Option II—General Chemistry

This option provides a background for students whose career goals are to enter education or chemistry-related fields.

Three courses from:

CHEM 3521 - Physical Chemistry I 5
CHEM 3522 - Physical Chemistry II 5
CHEM 4411 - Instrumental Analysis 4
CHEM 4323 - Biochemistry I 3 and
CHEM 4222L
CHEM 4324 - Biochemistry II 3 and
CHEM 4224L - Biochemistry II Laboratory 2
CHEM 4431 - Inorganic Chemistry 4

Additional advanced hours to provide a minimum of 39 hours selected from:

Chemistry, mathematics, biology, computer science, physics, environmental science or geology.

Additional hours to meet the minimum University requirement for a degree

Option III—Biochemistry

This option is for students planning careers using chemistry applied to medical science, including pre-medical students and other pre-professional students.

One course from:

Additional advanced hours to provide a minimum of 39 hours selected from:

Chemistry, mathematics, biology, computer science, physics, environmental science or geology.

Additional hours to meet the minimum University requirement for a degree

Note:

For information about the master of science (M.S.) degree in chemistry, refer to the “Graduate Catalog”.

Curriculum Guide (suggested course sequence)

Major in Chemistry—Option I

Bachelor of Arts Degree

First Year

Semester 1: 13-14 hours

CHEM 1411 - Chemistry I 4
MATH 1316 - Plane Trigonometry 3 or
MATH 2412 - Pre-Calculus Math 4
ENGL 1301 - Introduction to Academic Writing and Argumentation 3
Core code 60 3

Semester 2: 15-17 hours

CHEM 1412 - Chemistry II 4
MATH 2413 - Calculus I 4
Core code 10 3
COMM 1315 - Basic Speech Communication 3 or
COMM 1318 - Interpersonal Communication 3 or
COMM 1321 - Business and Professional Communication 3
Core code 90 1-3

Second Year

Semester 1: 15 hours

Semester 2: 15 hours

CHEM 2525 - Organic Chemistry II 5
PHYS 2425 - Calculus Physics I 4
Visual/Performing arts core 3
Humanities core 3

Third Year

Semester 1: 16 hours

Semester 2: 14-16 hours

Fourth Year

Semester 1: 15-16 hours

CHEM 4323 - Biochemistry I 3
CHEM 4431 - Inorganic Chemistry 4
CHEM 4223L - Biochemistry I Laboratory 2
POSC 2306 - American State and Local Government 3
B.A. requirement 3-4

Semester 2: 16-17 hours

Note:

Elective hours to be determined based on hours remaining to complete degree.

Curriculum Guide (suggested course sequence)

Major in Chemistry—Option I

Bachelor of Science Degree

First Year

Semester 1: 13-14 hours

ENGL 1301 - Introduction to Academic Writing and Argumentation 3
MATH 1316 - Plane Trigonometry 3 or
MATH 2412 - Pre-Calculus Math 4
Core code 60 3
CHEM 1411 - Chemistry I 4

Semester 2: 18-20 hours

Core code 10 3
MATH 2413 - Calculus I 4
COMM 1315 - Basic Speech Communication 3 or
COMM 1318 - Interpersonal Communication 3 or
COMM 1321 - Business and Professional Communication 3
Visual/Performing arts core 3
CHEM 1412 - Chemistry II 4
Core code 90 1-3

Second Year

Semester 1: 15 hours

Semester 2: 15 hours

Third Year

Semester 1: 16 hours

Semester 2: 14 hours

Fourth Year

Semester 1: 16 hours

Semester 2: 16 hours

Note:

Elective hours to be determined based on hours remaining to complete degree.

Curriculum Guide (suggested course sequence)

Major in Chemistry—Option II

Bachelor of Arts Degree

First Year

Semester 1: 14-17 hours

CHEM 1411 - Chemistry I 4
MATH 1316 - Plane Trigonometry 3 or
MATH 2412 - Pre-Calculus Math 4
ENGL 1301 - Introduction to Academic Writing and Argumentation 3
Core code 60 3
Core code 90 1-3

Semester 2: 17 hours

CHEM 1412 - Chemistry II 4
MATH 2413 - Calculus I 4
Core code 10 3
COMM 1315 - Basic Speech Communication 3 or
COMM 1318 - Interpersonal Communication 3 or
COMM 1321 - Business and Professional Communication 3
Visual/Performing arts core 3

Second Year

Semester 1: 15 hours

Semester 2: 15-16 hours

CHEM 2525 - Organic Chemistry II 5
PHYS 1401 - General Physics I 4 or
PHYS 2425 - Calculus Physics I 4
Social/Behavioral core 3
B.A. requirement 3-4

Third Year

Semester 1: 15 hours

CHEM 3511 - Analytical Chemistry 5
PHYS 1402 - General Physics II 4 or
PHYS 2426 - Calculus Physics II 4
POSC 2306 - American State and Local Government 3
Adv. elective 3

Semester 2: 13-18 hours

CHEM* 4-5
Elective** 3-6
Humanities core 3
B.A. requirement 3-4

Fourth Year

Semester 1: 13-15 hours

CHEM* 4-5
Adv. elective 3
Adv. elective 3
B.A. requirement 3-4

Semester 2: 13-15 hours

CHEM* 4-5
Adv. elective 3
MPS 4370 - Senior Investigations 3
B.A. requirement 3-4

Note:

*Choose three—CHEM 3521 , CHEM 3522 , CHEM 4411 , CHEM 4323 /CHEM 4223L , CHEM 4324 /CHEM 4224L , CHEM 4431 .

**May need to be advanced depending on other course selections.

Curriculum Guide (suggested course sequence)

Major in Chemistry—Option II

Bachelor of Science Degree

First Year

Semester 1: 14-17 hours

ENGL 1301 - Introduction to Academic Writing and Argumentation 3
MATH 1316 - Plane Trigonometry 3 or
MATH 2412 - Pre-Calculus Math 4
HIST 1301 - America, 1492–1877 3
CHEM 1411 - Chemistry I 4
Core code 90 1-3

Semester 2: 17 hours

Core code 10 3
MATH 2413 - Calculus I 4
COMM 1315 - Basic Speech Communication 3 or
COMM 1318 - Interpersonal Communication 3 or
COMM 1321 - Business and Professional Communication 3
Visual/Performing arts core 3
CHEM 1412 - Chemistry II 4

Second Year

Semester 1: 15 hours

Semester 2: 15 hours

CHEM 2525 - Organic Chemistry II 5
PHYS 1401 - General Physics I 4 or
PHYS 2425 - Calculus Physics I 4
Elective 3
POSC 2306 - American State and Local Government 3

Third Year

Semester 1: 17 hours

Semester 2: 13-15 hours

CHEM* 4-5
Humanities core 3
Elective*** 3-4
Adv. elective 3

Fourth Year

Semester 1: 13-14 hours

CHEM* 4-5
Social/Behavioral core 3
Adv. elective 3
Adv. elective 3

Semester 2: 7-12 hours

CHEM* 4-5
MPS 4370 - Senior Investigations 3
Elective** 0-4

Note:

*Choose three—CHEM 3521 , CHEM 3522 , CHEM 4411 , CHEM 4323 /CHEM 4223L , CHEM 4324 /CHEM 4224L , CHEM 4431 .

**Elective hours to be determined based on hours remaining to complete degree.

***May need to be advanced depending on other course selections.

Curriculum Guide (suggested course sequence)

Major in Chemistry—Option III, Biochemistry

Bachelor of Arts Degree

First Year

Semester 1: 14-15 hours

Semester 2: 16-18 hours

Core code 10 3
MATH 2413 - Calculus I 4
BIOL 1407 - Basic and Contemporary Biology II 4 or
BIOL 1411 - Botany 4
CHEM 1412 - Chemistry II 4
Core code 90 1-3

Second Year

Semester 1: 11 hours

Semester 2: 15 hours

Third Year

Semester 1: 16-17 hours

Semester 2: 12-13 hours

BIOL 3440 - Anatomy and Physiology of Humans 4 or
BIOL 4375 - Immunology and Serology 3
Social/Behavioral core 3
Visual/Performing arts core 3
COMM 1315 - Basic Speech Communication 3 or
COMM 1318 - Interpersonal Communication 3 or
COMM 1321 - Business and Professional Communication 3

Fourth Year

Semester 1: 14-15 hours

CHEM 4323 - Biochemistry I 3
CHEM 4223L - Biochemistry I Laboratory 2
Social/Behavioral core 3
Social/Behavioral core 3
B.A. requirement 3-4

Semester 2: 17-19 hours

CHEM 4324 - Biochemistry II 3
CHEM 4224L - Biochemistry II Laboratory 2
B.A. requirement 3-4
Social/Behavioral core 3
MPS 4370 - Senior Investigations 3
B.A. requirement 3-4

Note:

Elective hours to be determined based on hours remaining to complete degree.

Curriculum Guide (suggested course sequence)

Major in Chemistry—Option III, Biochemistry

Bachelor of Science Degree

First Year

Semester 1: 14-15 hours

Semester 2: 16-18 hours

CHEM 1412 - Chemistry II 4
MATH 2413 - Calculus I 4
BIOL 1407 - Basic and Contemporary Biology II 4 or
BIOL 1411 - Botany 4
Core code 10 3
Core code 90 1-3

Second Year

Semester 1: 16 hours

Semester 2: 14 hours

Third Year

Semester 1: 11 hours

Semester 2: 15-16 hours

BIOL 3440 - Anatomy and Physiology of Humans 4 or
BIOL 4375 - Immunology and Serology 3
Social/Behavioral core 3
Visual/Performing arts core 3
Adv. elective 3
COMM 1315 - Basic Speech Communication 3 or
COMM 1318 - Interpersonal Communication 3 or
COMM 1321 - Business and Professional Communication 3

Fourth Year

Semester 1: 14 hours

CHEM 4323 - Biochemistry I 3
CHEM 4223L - Biochemistry I Laboratory 2
Social/Behavioral core 3
Social/Behavioral core 3
Adv. elective 3

Semester 2: 15-16 hours

CHEM 4324 - Biochemistry II 3
CHEM 4224L - Biochemistry II Laboratory 2
Social/Behavioral core 3
Social/Behavioral core 3
MPS 4370 - Senior Investigations 3
Adv. elective* 1-2

Note:

*Elective hours to be determined based on hours remaining to complete degree.