UNDERGRADUATE
STUDIES
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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: |
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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 |
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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. |
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| All first-time freshmen with less than 15 semester hours are required to successfully complete CAS 100: New Student Seminar. |
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REQUIREMENTS
FOR A MAJOR IN CHEMISTRY (ACS CERTIFIED)
A minimum
of 48 semester hours in Chemistry beyond the
Chemistry 132 or 141 course level as listed
below: |
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CH
131, 131L |
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3,
1 hrs |
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CH
132, 132L |
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3,
1 hrs |
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Or
CH 141, 141L |
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4, 1
hrs |
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CH
150 |
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2
hrs |
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CH
201, 202 |
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5,5
hrs |
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CH
265 |
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5
hrs |
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CH
301, 302 |
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5,5
hrs |
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CH
401 |
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4
hrs |
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CH
440 |
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3
hrs |
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CH
465 |
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5
hrs |
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CH
494 |
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4
hrs |
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CH
492, 493 |
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1,
1 hrs |
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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). |
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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: |
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CH
131, 131L |
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3,
1 hrs |
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CH
132, 132L |
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3,
1 hrs |
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Or
CH 141, 141L |
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4, 1
hrs |
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CH
150 |
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2
hrs |
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CH
201, 202 |
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5,
5 hrs |
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CH
265 |
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5
hrs |
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CH
300 |
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5
hrs |
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CH
403 |
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3
hrs |
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CH
440, 441 |
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3,
3 hrs |
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CH
443 |
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3
hrs |
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CH
465 |
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5
hrs |
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CH
394/494 |
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4
hrs |
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CH
492, 493 |
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1 hrs |
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Mathematics:
Two Semesters of Calculus (MA 125, 126)
Physics:
Two Semesters of calculus-based Physics (PH
201, 202) |
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GENERAL
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CHEMISTRY MAJORS
Areas I, II, and IV of the General Education
Requirements for Chemistry are specified on
page 46 (College of Arts and Sciences section).
Note than Area III requirements (Mathematics
and Natural Sciences) are fulfilled by the
major requirements specified above.
REQUIREMENTS
FOR A MINOR IN CHEMISTRY
A minimum of 15 semester hours in Chemistry
beyond the Chemistry 132 and 132L or 141 and 141L 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, courses are offered
at the graduate level for those students who
need such work. |
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