2004-2005 Academic Catalog

Science and Mathematics School of Engineering, Nursing, and Science 165 Chemistry–Bachelor of Science The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in chemistry prepares students for graduate study in chemistry and for careers in industry or research. The degree requirements provide training in each of the primary areas of chemistry with the necessary support in mathematics, physics, and biology. Course requirements involve 68.5 semester hours including: Chemistry Requirements .......................................................... 47 CHEM-1110, 1120 General Chemistry I, II .......................... 8 CHEM-2210, 2220 Analytical Chemistry I, II ....................... 6 CHEM-2800 Introduction to Research in Chemistry .......... 1 CHEM-3510, 3520 Organic Chemistry I, II ........................ 10 CHEM-3410 Inorganic Chemistry ....................................... 3 CHEM-4310, 4320 Physical Chemistry I, II ......................... 8 *CHEM-4800 Senior Seminar–Chemistry .......................... 1 Chemistry electives ............................................................. 7 Departmental Elective ......................................................... 3 Departmental Requirements .................................................21.5 BIO-1000 Principles of Biology ........................................ 3.5 (or BIO-1110 Introduction to Biology .................................. 4) MATH-1710, 1720 Calculus I, II ......................................... 10 PHYS-2110, 2120 General Physics I, II .............................. 8 *Capstone Course Chemistry Major (B.S.) CurriculumSummary: Proficiency Requirements ........................................................ 0-5 Other General Education Requirements .................................. 42 Chemistry Major Requirements .............................................68.5 Electives ............................................................................17.5-18 Total (minimum, not including proficiencies) ....................... 128 A complete description of the General Education Requirements is found on page 18 Suggested Four-Year Curriculum for a Major inChemistry–B.S. First year: BEGE-1710 Christian Life and Thought ........................................... 3 BEGE-1720Spiritual Formation ........................................................ 3 CHEM-1110, 1120 General Chemistry I, II ........................................ 8 COM-1100 Fundamentals of Speech ............................................... 3 ENG-1400Composition..................................................................... 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 BIO-1000 Principles of Biology ...................................................... 3.5 CHEM-2210, 2220 Analytical Chemistry I, II ..................................... 6 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 Total ........................................................................................... 33.5 Third year: BEGE-3750 Christian Worldview Development ............................... 2 BEGE-3760 Christian Worldview Integration ................................... 2 CHEM-3510, 3520 Organic Chemistry I, II ...................................... 10 CHEM-4310, 4320 Physical Chemistry I, II ........................................ 8 History Elective ................................................................................. 3 Social Science/Global Awareness Elective .................................... 3 Electives ........................................................................................... 4 Total .............................................................................................. 32 Fourth year: CHEM-3410 Inorganic Chemistry ...................................................... 3 CHEM-4800Senior Seminar–Chemistry ........................................... 1 Chemistry Electives .......................................................................... 7 Department Elective .......................................................................... 3 HumanitiesElective ........................................................................... 3 Electives ...................................................................................... 13.5 Total ........................................................................................... 30.5 Classes are taught by dedicated Christians who are specialists in their scientific fields.