+ Chemistry

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Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the baccalaureate degree, students in chemistry are expected to:

• Exhibit a sound grasp of the basic ideas and the scope of modern chemistry, including newly evolving fields;
  
• Develop strong problem solving skills, including the use of models, logical, mathematical, and computational techniques to effectively plan projects and critically analyze experimental results;
  
• Personally carry out laboratory procedures and develop modern laboratory skills, including proficiency in basic techniques and experience with a wide range of laboratory instruments;
  
• Demonstrate critical professional and personal skills, including independent thinking, communication skills, the ability to work effectively within groups, and a commitment toward continuous learning.
  

Major, Bachelor of Science—minor required (32 hours of Chemistry courses)
A student majoring in chemistry may follow several programs of study depending upon career aspirations. All chemistry majors must complete the following courses:

• CHEM 125, 127, 128, 201(13) or 135, 137, 138 (10)
• CHEM 341, 344, 345 (10)
• CHEM 407 (2)
• CHEM 405, 406, 407, 408 (full sequence preferred); CHEM 405 (4) or CHEM 352 (3) (see II and IIC)
• PHYS 211, 212 or 201, 202 (10) (PHYS 211, 212 is preferred and should be completed by the end of the second year)
• MATH 131 (5), 232 (5) (should generally be completed by the end of the second year)
• MATH 233 and 337 or 332 (6) (see I)
• PHYS 401 (may be substituted for MATH 233, 332)
• CHEM 313, 413 and 483 may not be counted in the required hours towards the major

I. The following program meets American Chemical Society (ACS) professional training standards and is the recommended course of study for students who plan professional careers in chemistry. This specifically requires CHEM 405-406-407-408, CHEM 454, an additional 9 hours of 400-level chemistry lecture courses from CHEM 445, 447, 442, 463, 466 and 416 and 2 hours of advanced lab from CHEM 446 and 413.

• First year
  
  • CHEM 125, 127, 128 (10) or 135, 137, 138 (10)
  • MATH 131 (5), 232 (5)
• Second year
  
  • CHEM 341, 344, 345 (10)
  • CHEM 201 (3) (For those having taken 128)
  • PHYS 211, 212 (10)
• Third year
  
  • CHEM 405, 406, 407, 408 (12)
  • CHEM 413 is highly recommended
  • PHYS 401 or MATH 233, 332 highly recommended
• Fourth year
  
  • CHEM 445 (3)
  • CHEM 454 (3)
  • CHEM 463 (3)
  • One additional 400-level CHEM lecture course and two credit hours of additional advanced laboratory. CHEM 446 (1) and 413 (1-5) are normally used in meeting the laboratory requirement.

II. Biochemistry Specialization (three program options)

1. Biochemistry: ACS Certified Degree
   This program is designed for students interested in the chemistry/biochemistry/biology interface and provides excellent preparation for chemistry and biochemistry graduate school and medical school. It is also certified by the American Chemical Society. The requirements in the first two years are the same as outlined above.
2. Biochemistry: option B
   This program includes the minimum hours (32 hours) for a chemistry major and provides preparation for graduate studies in biochemistry and molecular biology, in addition to medical school and other health-related areas.
3. Biochemistry: option C
   An alternative course of study for premedical students and others who wish to follow a more broadly based program of study is presented below. It also provides a background suitable for some professional chemical careers.

All programs have the following requirements in chemistry (C), physics (P), biology (B) and mathematics (M): CHEM 125 or CHEM 135; CHEM 127 or CHEM 137; CHEM 128 or CHEM 138; CHEM 201 (if 128 is taken); CHEM 341; CHEM 344; CHEM 345; CHEM 445; CHEM 446; CHEM 447; BIOL 204; BIOL 205; BIOL 313; BIOL 350; BIOL 411 or BIOL 439; MATH 131.

Courses specific to each optional plan are:

1. Biochemistry: ACS Certified Degree

   • CHEM 405, CHEM 406, CHEM 407, CHEM 408, CHEM 454, CHEM 463
   • PHYS 211, PHYS 212
   • MATH 232; PHYS 401 or MATH 233 and MATH 332 or MATH 337
      
2. Biochemistry: option B
    
   • CHEM 405, CHEM 406, CHEM 407
   • PHYS 201 or 211; PHYS 202 or 212
   • MATH 232
      
3. Biochemistry: option C
    
   • CHEM 352, CHEM 407
   • PHYS 201 or 211; PHYS 202 or 212

The first two years of the Biochemistry program are the same as the program outlined in Chemistry, with the addition that BIOL 204 and BIOL 205 should be taken during these years.

Third year: CHEM 445; CHEM 446; CHEM 447; one or both of BIOL 313 and BIOL 350

Fourth year: CHEM 405; CHEM 406 and CHEM 407 or CHEM 352 and CHEM 407; either BIOL 411 or BIOL 439

Minor (20 hours)

CHEM 125, 127, 128 (10) or 135, 137, 138 (10)

CHEM 341, 344 and 345 or 346 (9-10) or 306 (3)

Additional CHEM electives to a minimum of 20 hours; CHEM 201, 308, 309 are recommended for students who take 306. CHEM 313, 413 and 483 may not be counted toward the minor

Other programs
Programs in chemistry also are offered by the College of Education and Human Development.

Note:
Students who take two courses in any one of the following groups will not receive graduation credit for both:

CHEM 125, 135

CHEM 127, 137

CHEM 306, 341

CHEM 308, 445

CHEM 309, 446

CHEM 352, 405