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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 405 or CHEM 352 (3)
• CHEM 407 (2)
• 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), (or 134-135) and 232 (5) (should generally be completed by the end of the second year)
• CHEM 313, 413 and 483 may not be counted in the required hours towards the major

I. ACS Chemistry Major—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.

Click for 2006-2007 B.S. Chemistry (ACS) course requirements

II. Non-ACS Chemistry Major—A less rigorous program is available for students with career goals outside of traditional chemical fields. This specifically requires a minimum of 32 hours of chemistry courses including at least 6 hours of upper level chemistry courses from CHEM 405, 406, 445, 447, 442, 454, 463, 466, and 416. (CHEM 313, 413 and 483 may not be counted toward the 32 hour minimum.)

Click for 2006-2007 B.S. Chemistry (Non-ACS) course requirements

III. Biochemistry Specialization (two program options)

1. Biochemistry: ACS Certified Degree — click for complete 2006-2007 course requirements
   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 also leads to certification by the American Chemical Society.
2. Biochemistry: non-ACS Degree — click for complete 2006-2007 course requirements
   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.

All biochemistry specialization programs have the following requirements in chemistry, physics, biology and mathematics: 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 405 (or CHEM 352); CHEM 407; CHEM 445; CHEM 446; CHEM 447; PHYS 201 or 211; PHYS 202 or 212; BIOL 204; BIOL 205; BIOL 313; BIOL 350; BIOL 411 or BIOL 439; MATH 131 (or MATH 134-135); MATH 232. It is recommended that BIOL 204 and 205 be completed before taking CHEM 445.

Biochemistry: ACS Certified Degree has the following specific requirements:

• CHEM 405, CHEM 406, CHEM 407, CHEM 408, CHEM 454, CHEM 463
• PHYS 211, PHYS 212
• MATH 233 and MATH 332 or 337; PHYS 401 can be substituted for MATH 233 and 332 or 337

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