2007-2008 Academic Catalog

School of Natural and Applied Science Science and Mathematics 202 Cedarville University 2007-08 Science and Mathematics 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-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 CHEM-3510, 3520 Organic Chemistry I, II...........................................10 CHEM-4310 Physical Chemistry I..........................................................4 GBIO-1000 Principles of Biology.........................................................3.5 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 GBIO-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.) Curriculum Summary Proficiency Requirements...........................................................0-5 Other General Education Requirements.................................42-50 Chemistry Major Requirements................................................52.5 Electives...............................................................................25.5-34 Total (minimum, not including proficiency). .........................128 Students anticipating graduate study should consider completing the Bachelor of Science in chemistry curriculum. Students preparing for medicine, dentistry, osteopathy, or any of the health professions should refer to page 226 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.