Chemistry, Non-ACS Track - Secondary Education Option, B.S.

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Bachelor of Science with a major in Chemistry (Non-ACS Tracks)

This degree includes a number of fundamental courses in chemistry and allows for students with interests in additional fields to build a broad based curriculum. Combining this degree with a minor or second major prepares students for a laboratory positions and a variety of career opportunities that include: with business - technical sales; with engineering - chemical industry; with biology or geology - environmental studies or industrial hygiene; with political science followed by law school - patent law; with education - middle school or high school teaching.

Upon completion of the following degree tracks the student will have acquired:

competence in the basic content of organic, inorganic, physical, analytical chemistry, and biochemistry;
the ability to carry out experimental protocols and analyze and interpret data;
the ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written presentations;
proficiency in the use of appropriate computer applications and information technology as applied to chemistry;
adequate preparation to compete successfully in a science-related career or entering professional school;
an understanding of the impact of chemistry in a global/societal context.

Requirement

Core Areas A, B, C, D, E: 42 Hours

Core Curriculum

Core Area A must include:

MATH 1113 - Precalculus 3.0 - 4.0 (or)
MATH 1634 - Calculus I 4 * (*1 hr moved to Area F)

Core Area D must include:

MATH 1634 - Calculus I 4 * (*1 hr moved to Area F) unless completed in Area A, and
(and)
PHYS 1111 - Introductory Physics I 3 (and)
PHYS 1111L - Introductory Physics I Laboratory 1
(or)
PHYS 1112 - Introductory Physics II 3 (and)
PHYS 1112L - Introductory Physics II Laboratory 1
(and)
PHYS 2211 - Principles of Physics I 3 (and)
PHYS 2211L - Principles of Physics I Laboratory 1
(or)
PHYS 2212 - Principles of Physics II 3 (and)
PHYS 2212L - Principles of Physics II Laboratory 1

Core Area F: Courses specific to the major: 17-18 Hours

CHEM 1211 - Principles of Chemistry I 3
CHEM 1211L - Principles of Chemistry I Lab 1
CHEM 1212 - Principles of Chemistry II 3
CHEM 1212L - Principles of Chemistry II Lab 1
(and)
MATH 2644 - Calculus II 4 (or)
MATH 2063 - Introductory Statistics 3
(and)
CHEM 2411 - Organic Chemistry I 3
CHEM 2411L - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1
MATH credit from Area A and D 2

Requirements for the Major: 27 Hours

Courses from the major:

CHEM 2130 - Sophomore Chemistry Seminar 1
CHEM 3422 - Organic Chemistry II 3
CHEM 3422L - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 1
CHEM 3310K - Analytical Chemistry 4
(and)
CHEM 3510 - Survey of Physical Chemistry 3 (or)
CHEM 3521 - Quantum Chemistry 3 (or)
CHEM 3522 - Chemical Thermodynamics 3 (or)
CHEM 3523 - Structure, Bonding and Reactivity 3
(and)
CHEM 4610 - Inorganic Chemistry 3
CHEM 4711 - Biochemistry 3
CHEM 4910L - Tools and Applications in Chemical Research and Practice 3
CHEM electives (3000 or above) 6 **

Supporting Courses: 14 Hours

Professional Education Concentration: 23 Hours

Total: 121-122 Hours

General Restrictions: Students are allowed only one D in the courses used to satisfy the major. A maximum of 3 hours of research is allowed in the degree program. Must complete 6 hours of 3000/4000level DSW courses where at least one is a chemistry course.

It is required to be a chemistry workshop leader, supplemental instructor, tutor or laboratory assistant for one semester.

** The following courses are not allowed as Chemistry electives: