CHEMISTRYBachelor of ScienceChemistry, an experimental discipline based on observation guided by molecular theory, is of fundamental importance in much of modern science and technology. Its molecular concepts form the basis for ideas about complex material behavior. Due to the fundamental nature and extensive application of chemistry, an unusually large variety of challenging opportunities to contribute in the science-oriented community are open to students whose education is built around the principles of this discipline.
The curriculum, through the career requirement options and the large number of electives, provides students the opportunity to select a coherent program of study beyond the basic courses. Career requirement options are provided for students anticipating graduate study in chemistry or related fields; employment following the BS degree in laboratory, production, technical sales, or management positions; professional studies (e.g., medicine); chemical physics; geochemistry; and employment in fields requiring extensive preparation in courses other than sciences (e.g., patent law and technical writing). Significant features of the curriculum are the student's extensive participation in experimental work and the opportunity to take part in a research investigation during the junior and senior years.
Freshman YearFirst Semester 4 - CH 101 General Chemistry 1 - CH 141 Chemistry Orientation 3 - CP SC 111 Elem. Computer Prog. in C/C++ 3 - ENGL 101 Composition I 4 - MTHSC 106 Calculus of One Variable I 15
Second Semester 4 - CH 102 General Chemistry 2 - CH 205 Intro. to Inorganic Chemistry 1 - CH 206 Inorganic Chemistry Lab. 3 - ENGL 102 Composition II 4 - MTHSC 108 Calculus of One Variable II 3 - PHYS 122 Physics with Calculus I 17
Sophomore YearFirst Semester 3 - CH 223 Organic Chemistry 1 - CH 227 Organic Chemistry Lab. 4 - MTHSC 206 Calculus of Several Variables 3 - PHYS 221 Physics with Calculus II 1 - PHYS 223 Physics Lab. II 4 - Foreign Language Requirement1 16
Second Semester 3 - CH 224 Organic Chemistry 1 - CH 228 Organic Chemistry Lab. 4 - MTHSC 208 Intro. to Ord. Diff. Equations 3 - PHYS 222 Physics with Calculus III 1 - PHYS 224 Physics Lab. III 4 - Foreign Language Requirement1 16
Junior YearFirst Semester 3 - CH 313 Quantitative Analysis 2 - CH 315 Quantitative Analysis Lab. 3 - CH 331 Physical Chemistry 1 - CH 339 Physical Chemistry Lab. 3 - Humanities Requirement2 3 - Literature Requirement3 3 - Oral Communication Requirement4 18
Second Semester 3 - CH 332 Physical Chemistry 1 - CH 340 Physical Chemistry Lab. 3 - CH 411 Instrumental Analysis 2 - CH 412 Instrumental Analysis Lab. 3 - ENGL 314 Technical Writing 3 - Social Science Requirement2 15
Senior YearFirst Semester 3 - CH 402 Inorganic Chemistry 3 - CH 443 Research Problems 3 - Chemistry Requirement5 3 - Social Science Requirement2 6 - Elective 18
Second Semester 3 - CH 444 Research Problems 3 - Chemistry Requirement5 9 - Elective 15
130 Total Semester Hours
1Two semesters of the same modern language. 2See General Education Requirements. See also other college requirements. 3ENGL 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, or H210. 4SPCH 150, 250, 251, or as approved by advisor. 5See advisor. CH 421 and 435 are recommended for students qualifying for graduate studies.
CHEMISTRYBachelor of Arts
Freshman YearFirst Semester 4 - CH 101 General Chemistry 1 - CH 141 Chemistry Orientation 3 - CP SC 111 Elem. Computer Prog. in C/C++ 3 - ENGL 101 Composition I 4 - MTHSC 106 Calculus of One Variable I 15
Second Semester 4 - CH 102 General Chemistry 2 - CH 205 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry 3 - ENGL 102 Composition II 4 - MTHSC 108 Calculus of One Variable II 3 - PHYS 122 Physics with Calculus I 16
Sophomore YearFirst Semester 3 - CH 223 Organic Chemistry1 1 - CH 227 Organic Chemistry Lab.1 4 - MTHSC 206 Calculus of Several Variables 3 - PHYS 221 Physics with Calculus II 4 - Foreign Language Requirement2 15
Second Semester 3 - CH 224 Organic Chemistry1 1 - CH 228 Organic Chemistry Lab.1 3 - HIST 172 Western Civilization 4 - Foreign Language Requirement2 3 - Literature Requirement3 3 - Elective 17
Junior YearFirst Semester 3 - CH 313 Quantitative Analysis 1 - CH 317 Quantitative Analysis Lab. 3 - HIST 173 Western Civilization 3 - Foreign Language Requirement2 3 - Humanities Requirement E.24 3 - Minor5 16
Second Semester 3 - CH 331 Physical Chemistry 3 - ENGL 314 Technical Writing 3 - Foreign Language Requirement2 6 - Minor5 3 - Oral Communication Requirement6 18
Senior YearFirst Semester 3 - CH 332 Physical Chemistry 3 - Chemistry Requirement7 3 - Minor5 9 - Elective 18
Second Semester 3 - Chemistry Requirement7 3 - Minor5 9 - Elective 15
130 Total Semester Hours
1CH 223/227 and 224/228 will count toward the 24 hours of the Chemistry major. 2Four semesters of the same modern language. 3ENGL 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, or H210. 4See General Education Requirements. 5See minors on page 82. 6SPCH 150, 250, 251, or as approved by advisor. 7See advisor. |