2005-2006 Academic Catalog

Science and Mathematics School of Engineering, Nursing, and Science 168 AcompletedescriptionoftheGeneralEducationRequirements isfoundonpage18 Suggested Four-Year Curriculum for a Major in Chemistry–B.A. 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 CHEM-2210 Analytical Chemistry I ................................................... 3 CHEM-2800 Introduction to Research in Chemistry ......................... 1 GSS-1100 Politics and American Culture ........................................ 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 HumanitiesElective ........................................................................... 3 Social Science/Global Awareness Elective .................................... 3 Electives ........................................................................................... 5 Total ........................................................................................... 32.5 Fourth year: CHEM-4800Senior 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 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.A.) CurriculumSummary Proficiency Requirements ........................................................ 0-5 Other General Education Requirements ............................. 42-50 Chemistry Major Requirements .............................................. 52.5 Electives ............................................................................ 25.5-34 Total (minimum, not includingproficiency) .......................... 128 Students anticipating graduate study should consider com- pleting the Bachelor of Science in chemistry curriculum. Students preparing for medicine, dentistry, osteopathy, or any of the health professions should refer to page 176 for a list of courses generally recommended for admission to professional colleges. Well-equipped chemistry labs enhance the student's ability to interpret laboratory findings and data.