DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

Chair: John P. Harrington (460-6181)
Professors: Harrington, Jackson, Ledford, Legendre
Associate Professors: Hoffman, Miller, Madura, Young
Assistant Professors: Campbell, Davis, Dorman, Wierzbicki

UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
The offerings in the Department of Chemistry (ACS approved) are designed for students seeking a liberal education as well as for those requiring more specialized training. The courses provide the foundation necessary for those planning careers as chemists following graduation, for students seeking advanced degrees in chemistry and related sciences, and for those in other professional fields. Three basic curricula are offered, reflecting these differing goals. Plan 1 provides a curriculum fulfilling the requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Chemistry. This curriculum is available to students choosing an emphasis in Chemistry in their preparation for medical and dental schools. Plan 2, patterned to conform with the recommendation of the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society, is recommended for those seeking technical positions in chemistry, as well as for those planning to attend graduate school. A Biochemistry Option track is also available to students strongly interested in the interface of chemistry and the biological sciences, especially for students planning to attend graduate school in biological chemistry. Use of computers will be expected of all chemistry majors with particular emphasis on data analysis and presentation.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAJOR IN CHEMISTRY - PLAN 1
A minimum of 45 quarter hours in Chemistry beyond the Chemistry 116 course level, including CH 221, 222, 223, 266, 367 or 467, 331, 332, 333, 394 or 494, 492, and 493. In addition, mathematics through Calculus III and a year of physics will be required.

Students choosing an emphasis in chemistry in their preparation for medical and dental schools will find this plan readily adaptable to their purpose.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAJOR IN CHEMISTRY - PLAN 2
(the professional degree)

A minimum of 56 quarter hours in Chemistry beyond the Chemistry 116 course level, including CH 221, 222, 223, 266, 331, 332, 333, 394 or 494, 410 or 415, 411, 412, 467, 492, and 493.

Students planning to pursue this program are required to take mathematics through Calculus III and Physics 215, 216, 217.

Differential Equations I and II (MA 331, 332) are strongly recommended. A reading knowledge of either German or Russian is required, and majors will usually present credits in one of these languages to fulfill this requirement. Students will demonstrate computer competence during the pursuit of their degree. All students will participate in an upper-level research project with a faculty member of the department.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAJOR IN CHEMISTRY -BIOCHEMISTRY OPTION
A minimum of 57 quarter hours in Chemistry beyond the CH 116 course level, including CH 221, 222, 223, 266, 367 or 467, 331, 332, 440, 441, 461, 394 or 494, and 493.

In addition to the chemistry requirements, two upper-division Biology and/or Basic Medical Science courses must be completed. Mathematics through Calculus III and a year of Physics will be required.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN CHEMISTRY
A minimum of twenty quarter hours in Chemistry beyond the Chemistry 116 course level, selected from the areas of Analytical, Organic, and Physical Chemistry. A variety of minor plans can be conceived to support the various major areas, but will usually consist of CH 221, 222, 223, and 266. Alternate plans should be selected in consultation 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 BEGIN ON PAGE 202.

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