College of Arts and Sciences

2000 - 2001 Bulletin Information

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

Chair: John P. Harrington (460-6181)
Professors: Harrington, Jackson, Ledford
Associate Professors: Hoffman, Wierzbicki, Young
Assistant Professors: Campbell, Cioffi, Davis, Dorman, Forbes, Hoobler, Serafin
Instructors: Andrews, P. Davis, Merritt, Roe

UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
The chemistry curriculum is designed for students seeking a liberal education as well as for those students requiring more specialized training and skills. The courses provide the foundation necessary for those planning careers as chemists and biochemists following graduation, for students planning to further their education through advanced degrees in chemistry, biochemistry, related sciences, and for those in other professional fields. Two basic curricula are offered for chemistry majors:

  1. the American Chemical Society certified degree program in Chemistry is available for those students seeking technical positions in chemistry, as well as for those planning to attend graduate school, or
  2. a Biochemistry Option track is available for students strongly interested in the interface of chemistry and biomedical or biological sciences, especially for students anticipating going to graduate school in medical sciences, biochemistry, biophysics, or other life sciences.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAJOR IN CHEMISTRY (ACS CERTIFIED)
A minimum of 45 semester hours in Chemistry beyond the Chemistry 132 or 141 course level as listed below:

CH 131, 132
Or CH 141

CH 150
CH 265
CH 401
CH 494
4, 4 hrs
5 hrs

2 hrs
5 hrs
4 hrs
4 hrs
CH 201
CH 202
CH 301
CH 302
CH 465
CH 492, 493
5 hrs
5 hrs
5 hrs
5 hrs
5 hrs
1,1 hrs

Electives: In addition to these courses above, a student must choose one other 400 level chemistry course to satisfy the degree program requirements.

Mathematics: Two semesters of Calculus (MA 125, 126)

Physics: Two semesters of Calculus based Physics (PH 201, 202). Students planning to attend graduate school interested in either physical chemistry or analytical chemistry are encouraged to take the third semester of physics (PH 303).

PACE DEGREE PROGRAM

01-06 General Education Requirements

See General Education Requirements for the College of Arts and Sciences.

07 Mathematics

Satisfied with major requirements.

08 Natural Sciences

Satisfied with major requirements.

09 PE/ROTC (2 HRS)

General Education Requirements.
See General Education Requirements for the College of Arts and Sciences.

11 Major (50-53 HRS)

CH 131 and CH 132 or CH 141

CH 150
CH 201
CH 202
CH 265
CH 301
CH 302
CH 401
CH 465
CH 492
CH 493
CH 494
CH 400 level
MA 125
MA 126
PH 201
PH 202

12 Major Residency/GPA

Complete at least 15 semester hours in residence in major at the 300 and/or 400 level. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in major.

13 Minor

See specific department.

15 University Residency Requirement/GPA

Complete at least 32 semester hours in residence at the 300 and/or 400 level. An overall GPA of 2.0 is required for graduation.

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAJOR IN CHEMISTRY (BIOCHEMISTRY TRACK)
A minimum of 45 semester hours in Chemistry beyond the Chemistry 132 or 141 course level, as listed below:

CH 131, 132
Or CH 141

CH 150
CH 265
CH 403
CH 443
CH 394/494
4, 4 hrs
5 hrs

2 hrs
5 hrs
3 hrs
3 hrs
4 hrs
CH 201
CH 202
CH 300
CH 440
CH 441
CH 465
CH 492, 493
5 hrs
5 hrs
5 hrs
3 hrs
3 hrs
5 hrs
1,1 hrs

Mathematics: Two Semesters of Calculus (MA 125, 126)

Physics: Two Semesters of calculus-based Physics (PH 201, 202)

PACE DEGREE PROGRAM

01-06 General Education Requirements

See General Education Requirements for the College of Arts and Sciences.

07 Mathematics

Satisfied with major requirements.

08 Natural Sciences

Satisfied with major requirements.

09 PE/ROTC (2 HRS)

General Education Requirements.
See General Education Requirements for the College of Arts and Sciences.

11 Major (50-53 HRS)

CH 131 and CH 132 or CH 141

CH 150
CH 201
CH 202
CH 265
CH 300
CH 403
CH 440
CH 441
CH 443
CH 465
CH 492
CH 493

CH 394/494
MA 125
MA 126
PH 201
PH 202

12 Major Residency/GPA

Complete at least 15 semester hours in residence in major at the 300 and/or 400 level. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in major.

13 Minor

See specific department.

15 University Residency Requirement/GPA

Complete at least 32 semester hours in residence at the 300 and/or 400 level. An overall GPA of 2.0 is required for graduation.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN CHEMISTRY
A minimum of 15 semester hours in Chemistry beyond the Chemistry 132 or 141 course level is required. This minor will consist of CH 201, 202, and 265. Students are advised to consult with the Chair of the Department of Chemistry.

GRADUATE STUDIES
Although the Department of Chemistry has no graduate degree programs, the courses are offered at the graduate level for those students who need such work.

Descriptions of all Chemistry (CH) Courses

College of Arts and Sciences

 

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