Chemistry (BA)

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Chemistry and Biochemistry Bachelors BA

Variable Credit Min

57.5

Variable Credit Max

57.5

Major Academic Plan

Learning Outcomes

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Research

Learning Outcome

Program graduates who choose the research option will be able to draw on classroom knowledge and laboratory classes to make an individual contribution in a research laboratory.

Title

Laboratory Procedures and Practice

Learning Outcome

Program graduates will be able to perform basic laboratory procedures used in inorganic and small molecule analysis, organic synthesis, physical chemistry, and instrumental analysis, including good standard lab practices and accurate record keeping. They will also be able to design effective experiments, critically analyze data, and be able carry out an independent project in a laboratory setting.

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Chemistry Fundamentals

Learning Outcome

Program graduates will have demonstrated a mastery of core concepts and principles in the five chemistry sub-disciplines: analytical chemistry biochemistry inorganic chemistry organic chemistry and physical chemistry.

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Effective Communication

Learning Outcome

Program graduates will be able to effectively communicate ideas and experimental results in a variety of formats including written and oral reports and technical graphics. They will also be able to search read and understand technical literature in the chemical sciences related to their area of interest.

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Career Research and Preparation

Learning Outcome

Students approaching the end of their course of study will be able to make informed choices among post-graduate opportunities for work or further education.

Program Requirements

Requirement 1 — Complete 9 Courses

course - Principles of Chemistry 1 4.0

course - Principles of Chemistry 2 3.0

course - Intro General Chemistry Lab 2.0

course - Chem Handling & Safe Lab Prac 0.5

course - Principles of Chem Analysis 4.0

course - Organic Chemistry 1 - Majors 3.0

course - Organic Chemistry 2 - Majors 3.0

course - Tech Writing Using Chem Lit 3.0

course - Senior Seminar 1.0

Note: With departmental approval, Chem 105 may substitute for Chem 111, and Chem 106 for Chem 112; and Chem 107 for Chem 113.

Requirement 2 — Complete 1 of 3 Options

Option 2.1 — Complete 6 Courses

Note: Only 1 credit hour of Chem 354 is required; completion of 2 credit hours will satisfy the requirement for Chem 354 and 1 credit hour of electives under Requirement 4.

course - Organic Chem Lab-Major 1.0v

course - Biochem Fundamentals 3.0

course - Biochem Methods 1.0

course - Biophysical Chemistry 3.0

course - Adv Biochemistry Methods 1 3.0

course - Stat for Engineers & Scientist 3.0

Option 2.2 — Complete 7 Courses

Note: Only 1 credit hour of Chem 354 is required; completion of 2 credit hours will satisfy the requirement for Chem 354 and 1 credit hour of electives under Requirement 4.

course - Organic Chem Lab-Major 1.0v

course - Biochem Fundamentals 3.0

course - Biochem Methods 1.0

course - Biophysical Chemistry 3.0

course - Adv Biochemistry Methods 1 3.0

course - Elementary Linear Algebra 2.0

course - Computational Linear Algebra 1.0

Option 2.3 — Complete 8 Courses

Note: 2 credit hours of Chem 354 are required. Note: Math 314 may substitute for Chem 460.

course - Organic Chem Lab-Major 1.0v

course - Math for Physical Chemistry 1.0

course - Physical Chemistry 1 3.0

course - Physical Chemistry 2 3.0

course - Physical Chemistry Lab 1 1.0

course - Physical Chemistry Lab 2 1.0

course - Elementary Linear Algebra 2.0

course - Computational Linear Algebra 1.0

Requirement 3 — Complete 4 Courses

course - Calculus 1 4.0

course - Calculus 2 4.0

course - Intro to Newtonian Mechanics 3.0

course - Intro Electricity & Magnetism 3.0

Requirement 4 — Complete 6 hours

After consulting with an advisor, complete 6 hours from the following. NOTE: Courses used for Requirement 2 cannot also be applied to Requirement 4. Chem 355 cannot be taken if Chem 354 was taken for 2 credit hours.

course - Cell Biology 3.0

course - Organic Lab 2 - Nonmajors 1.0

course - Biochem Fundamentals 3.0

course - Biochem Methods 1.0

course - Mentored Outreach Svc Learning - You may take once 0.5v

course - Synthesis & Qual Organic Analy 4.0

course - Math for Physical Chemistry 1.0

course - Physical Chemistry 1 3.0

course - Physical Chemistry 2 3.0

course - Physical Chemistry Lab 1 1.0

course - Physical Chemistry Lab 2 1.0

course - Biophysical Chemistry 3.0

course - Mechanisms of Molecular Biol 3.0

course - Structural Biochemistry 3.0

course - Academic Internship - You may take up to 3.0 credit hours 0.5v

course - Capstone Experience - You may take up to 3.0 credit hours 0.5v

course - Inorganic Chemistry 3.0

course - Advanced Inorganic Laboratory 2.0

course - Instrumental Analysis Lecture 2.0

course - Instrumental Analysis Lab 2.0

course - Advanced Organic Chemistry 3.0

course - Reaction Kinetics 3.0

course - Intro to Quantum Chemistry 3.0

course - Statistical Mechanics 3.0

course - Fundamentals of Spectroscopy 3.0

course - Adv Biochemical Methodology 1 3.0

course - Adv Biochemical Methodology 2 3.0

course - Adv Biochemistry Methods 1 3.0

course - Adv Biochemistry Methods 2 3.0

course - General Seminar - You may take up to 0.5 credit hours 0.5

course - Special Topics in Chemistry - You may take up to 3.0 credit hours 0.5v

course - Honors Thesis - You may take up to 3.0 credit hours 0.5v

course - Intro to Waves, Optics, Thermo 3.0

Note 1: Elective courses must be different from required courses.

Note 2: With prior approval, certain 300-level and above courses in biology, engineering, physics, and statistics may be taken to satisfy Requirement 4.

Recommended Courses are not required to complete the program

Recommended Courses: Math 213 and 215; Chem 460; Phscs 225.

Note: Supporting courses suggested by most medical and dental schools are found by visiting the Preprofessional Advisement Center (ppa.byu.edu). The more rigorous chemistry, mathematics, and physics courses required for the chemistry majors will satisfy the minimum requirements listed there. Elective courses in biochemistry and in biological science are especially pertinent to these preprofessional programs.