Chemistry (BS)

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Chemistry and Biochemistry Bachelors BS

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Major Academic Plan

Learning Outcomes

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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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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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Research

Learning Outcome

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

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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 19 Courses

Note: With department approval, Chem 105 may substitute for Chem 111; and Chem 106 for Chem 112; and Chem 107 for Chem 113. Math 314 may substitute for Chem 460. Note: 2 credit hours of Chem 354 are required.

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 - Organic Chem Lab-Major 2.0

course - Biochem Fundamentals 3.0

course - Tech Writing Using Chem Lit 3.0

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 - Senior Seminar 1.0

course - Inorganic Chemistry 3.0

course - Advanced Inorganic Laboratory 2.0

course - General Seminar - You may take once 0.5

Requirement 2 — Complete 6 Courses

course - Calculus 1 4.0

course - Calculus 2 4.0

course - Elementary Linear Algebra 2.0

course - Computational Linear Algebra 1.0

course - Intro to Newtonian Mechanics 3.0

course - Intro Electricity & Magnetism 3.0

Requirement 3 — Complete 1 of 2 Options

Complete one of the following advanced options:

Option 3.1 — Complete 1 Course

course - Synthesis & Qual Organic Analy 4.0

Option 3.2 — Complete 2 Courses

course - Instrumental Analysis Lecture 2.0

course - Instrumental Analysis Lab 2.0

Requirement 4 — Complete 12.0 hours

After consulting with an advisor, complete 12 hours from the following. NOTE: Only one of Bio 130 or CELL 120 can be applied to this requirement. NOTE: With approval, certain other 300-level and above courses in the allied fields of physics, statistics, engineering, and biology may be taken to satisfy this requirement. NOTE: Any course not taken to satisfy Requirement 3 can be taken to satisfy Requirement 4.

course - Biology 4.0

course - Science of Biology 3.0

course - Biochem Methods 1.0

course - Mentored Outreach Svc Learning - You may take up to 3.0 credit hours 0.5v

course - Synthesis & Qual Organic Analy 4.0

course - Mechanisms of Molecular Biol 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 - Instrumental Analysis Lecture 2.0

course - Instrumental Analysis Lab 2.0

course - Advanced Organic Chemistry 3.0

course - Organic Spectroscopic Ident 2.0

course - Reaction Kinetics 3.0

course - Intro to Quantum Chemistry 3.0

course - Statistical Mechanics 3.0

course - Fundamentals of Spectroscopy 3.0

course - Biochemistry 3.0

course - Adv Biochemistry Methods 1 3.0

course - Adv Biochemistry Methods 2 3.0

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, and Thermo 3.0

Recommended Courses are not required to complete the program

Recommended Courses: Phscs 225; Stat 201.

Note: Elective courses, beyond the requirements above, should be selected in consultation with an advisor. The following should be given consideration: advanced chemistry, foreign languages (especially French, German, Japanese, and Russian), biological sciences, computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, statistics.