Undergraduate Course Catalog 2006-2007
College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
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Chemistry (CHEM)
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Professor: Christopher F. Bauer, N. Dennis Chasteen, Arthur Greenberg, Richard P. Johnson, Howard R. Mayne, W. Rudolf Seitz, Sterling A. Tomellini, Gary R. Weisman, Edward H. Wong, Charles K. Zercher
Associate Professor: Steven B. Levery, Glen P. Miller, Roy Paul Planalp
“Chemistry is everywhere. From agriculture to health care, chemistry
extends life and improves its quality. From disposable diapers to space
suits, chemistry provides new materials—for clothing, shelter, and
recreation. From computer chips to fiber optics, chemistry is the
foundation of today’s high technology.” (American Chemical Society)
A study in chemistry is the pathway to multiple options. These options
range from a career in education, law, forensics, medicine,
biotechnology, environmental protection, technical sales,
pharmaceutical research, semiconductors, and industrial chemical
production. The potential is limitless. Students interested in
pursuing chemistry as an undergraduate degree have three options
available to them, which are based on their career plans. These are the
bachelor of science degree; a bachelor of arts degree; and a bachelor
of arts, chemistry and physics teaching degree. Since the required
chemistry courses in each degree program are the same the first year,
it is easy to change from one program to another.
In general, a first year student should register for the following
courses, and this applies to all three programs: First Semester:
Freshman Seminar, Chemistry 400; General Chemistry with lab, Chemistry
403; Calculus I, Mathematics 425; Second Semester: Freshman
Seminar, Chemistry 400; General Chemistry with lab, Chemistry 404;
Calculus II, Mathematics 426; Freshman English, English 401W.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
This curriculum prepares students for careers requiring a thorough
knowledge of chemistry and provides a strong foundation for careers in
industry, professional schools (e.g., medical schools) and for graduate
study in chemistry or in interdisciplinary areas. The curriculum
requires a greater depth in chemistry and physics than the other degree
programs.
Requirements
1. Satisfy general education requirements.
2. For specific course requirements, see the accompanying chart.
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry
This curriculum offers students the opportunity to combine the
chemistry major with other interests, for example, preprofessional
programs, education, and business.
Requirements
1. Satisfy general education requirements.
2. Satisfy the bachelor of arts degree requirements.
3. For specific course requirements, see the accompanying chart.
Baccalaureate Degree Required Chemistry Courses
| Course Number | Title | BS | BA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400 | Freshman Seminar | x | x |
| 403, 404 | General Chemistry | x | x |
| 517, 518 | Quantitative Analysis | x | x |
| 547 & 549 | Organic Chemistry I | x | x |
| 548 & 550 | Organic Chemistry II | x | x |
| 574 | Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry | x | x |
| 683 & 685 | Physical Chemistry I | x | x |
| 684 & 686 | Physical Chemistry II | x | x |
| 762 & 763 | Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis | x | x |
| 698 | Seminar | x | x |
| 699 | Thesis | x | |
| 755 & 756 | Advanced Organic Chemistry | x | |
| 774 & 755 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | x | |
| 776 | Physical Chemistry III | x | |
| 708 | Spectroscopic Investigations of Organic Molecules |
Other Requirements
All majors: MATH 425 and 426, Calculus I and II.
B.A.'s are required to take 698, Seminar; it also meets writing intensive requirements
B.S. degree: PHYS 407-408, General Physics I and II; BCHM 658 or 751, Biochemistry; one chemistry-related courses.†
B.A. degree, chemistry major: PHYS 407, General Physics I, or PHYS
401-402, Introduction to Physics I and II; two other CHEM courses,
except 698, or two approved chemistry-related courses.†
† Suggested courses: MATH 527, 528; PHYS 505; EE 620; BCHM 658, 751.
Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry and Physics Teaching
This major
is designed for students who wish to teach chemistry and physics in
secondary schools. The number of positions available for teaching
chemistry or physics alone is limited, but many opportunities exist to
teach both subjects on the secondary-school level. Chemistry and
physics teaching majors will have good preparation for teaching these
subjects and will have the necessary mathematics and education
background.
Requirements
1. Satisfy general education requirements.
2. Satisfy the bachelor of arts degree requirements.
3. Chemistry requirements: 400, Freshmen Seminar;
403-404, General Chemistry; 517, 518, Quantitative Analysis; 545, 546
or 547-548 and 549-550, Organic Chemistry; 683-684 and 685-686,
Physical Chemistry I and II.
4. Physics requirements: 407, General Physics I; 408,
General Physics II; 505, General Physics III; 605, Experimental Physics
I. PHYS 406, Introduction to Modern Astronomy, is strongly recommended.
5. Math requirements: 425, Calculus I, and 426, Calculus II.
6. All education courses in the teacher preparation program.
General Science Certification
Students majoring in animal sciences, biochemistry, biology,
environmental conservation studies, environmental sciences, forestry,
microbiology, plant biology, wildlife management, or zoology, may seek
certification to teach science at the middle, junior, or high school
level.
For further information, contact the coordinator of teacher education in the Department of Education and College of Life Sciences and Agriculture/Degrees.
