2002-2003 Academic Catalog

Science and Mathematics School of Engineering, Nursing, and Science 158 A complete description of the General Education Requirements is found on page 18 Suggested Four-Year Curriculum for a Major in Chemistry – B.A. First year: BEGE-1710 Christian Life and Thought .......................................... 3 BEGE-1720 Spiritual Formation ....................................................... 3 CHEM-1110, 1120 General Chemistry I, II ..................................... 8 COM-1100 Fundamentals of Speech ............................................. 3 ENG-1400 Composition ................................................................... 3 MATH-1710, 1720 Calculus I, II .................................................... 10 PEF-1990 Physical Activity and the Christian Life .......................... 1 Physical Education Activity Elective ................................................ 1 Total .............................................................................................. 32 Second year: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature ............................................ 3 BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature .......................................... 3 CHEM-2210 Analytical Chemistry I ................................................. 3 CHEM-2800 Introduction to Research in Chemistry ...................... 1 GSS-1000 Foundations of Social Science ...................................... 3 HUM-1400 Introduction to the Humanities ...................................... 3 PHYS-2110, 2120 General Physics I, II .......................................... 8 Literature Elective ............................................................................ 3 Electives ........................................................................................... 5 Total .............................................................................................. 32 Third year: BEGE-3750 Christian Worldview Development .............................. 2 BEGE-3760 Christian Worldview Integration .................................. 2 BIO-1000 Principles of Biology ..................................................... 3.5 CHEM-3510, 3520 Organic Chemistry I, II ................................... 10 CHEM-4310 Physical Chemistry I .................................................. 4 Humanities Elective .......................................................................... 3 Social Science/Global Awareness Elective .................................... 3 Electives ........................................................................................... 5 Total ........................................................................................... 32.5 Fourth year: CHEM-4800 Senior Seminar–Chemistry ........................................ 1 Chemistry Electives ......................................................................... 4 History Elective ................................................................................ 3 Electives ......................................................................................... 24 Total .............................................................................................. 32 Chemistry - Bachelor of Arts The bachelor of arts degree with a major in chemistry prepares students for careers in the health professions, technical business professions, and other science related vocations. Course requirements involve 52.5 semester hours including: Chemistry requirements ............................................................. 31 CHEM-1110, 1120 General Chemistry I, II .......................... 8 CHEM-2210 Analytical Chemistry I ..................................... 3 CHEM-2800 Introduction to Research in Chemistry ........... 1 CHEM-3510, 3520 Organic Chemistry I, II ........................ 10 CHEM-4310 Physical Chemistry I ....................................... 4 CHEM-4800 Senior Seminar–Chemistry ............................ 1 Chemistry electives ............................................................. 4 Departmental Requirements ................................................... 21.5 MATH-1710, 1720 Calculus I, II ........................................ 10 PHYS-2110, 2120 General Physics I, II .............................. 8 BIO-1000 Principles of Biology ........................................ 3.5 (or BIO-1110 Introduction to Cell Biology .......................... 5) Chemistry Major Curriculum (B.A.) Summary Proficiency Requirements ........................................................ 0-5 Other General Education Requirements .............................. 42-50 Chemistry Major Requirements .............................................. 52.5 Electives ............................................................................ 25.5-34 Total (minimumnot including proficiency) ........................... 128 Students anticipating graduate study should consider complet- ing the bachelor of science in chemistry curriculum. Students preparing for medicine, dentistry, osteopathy, or any of the health professions should refer to page 170 for a list of courses generally required by professional colleges. Well-equipped chemistry labs enhance the student's ability to interpret laboratory findings and data.