| DEPARTMENT
OF CHEMISTRY Chair: John P.
Harrington (460-6181)
Professors: Harrington, Jackson, Ledford, Legendre
Associate Professors: Hoffman, Wierzbicki, Young
Assistant Professors: Campbell, Cioffi, Davis, Dorman, Forbes, Hoobler
Instructors: 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:
- 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
- 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).
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)
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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