2010-2011 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 169 2010–11 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index Department of Science and Mathematics | School of Natural and Applied Sciences 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 48 semester hours including: Chemistry Requirements...........................................................38 CHEM-1110, 1120 General Chemistry I and II........................... 8 CHEM-2210, 2220 Analytical Chemistry I and II....................... 6 CHEM-2800 Introduction to Research in Chemistry................. 1 CHEM-3410 Inorganic Chemistry. ............................................ 3 CHEM-3510, 3520 Organic Chemistry I and II.......................... 8 CHEM-3800 Research Methods in Chemistry.......................... 1 CHEM-4310Thermodynamics and Kinetics.............................. 4 CHEM-4320 Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy............... 4 *CHEM-4800 Senior Seminar — Chemistry............................. 1 CHEM-4830 Research in Chemistry......................................... 2 CHEM 2XXX,3XXX, or 4XXX......................................................10 Required Cognates....................................................................18 MATH-1710, 1720 Calculus I and II......................................... 10 PHYS-2110, 2120 General Physics I and II............................... 8 *Capstone Course Chemistry Major (B.S.) Curriculum Summary: Proficiency Requirements. .........................................................0–5 Other General Education Requirements......................................45 Chemistry Major Requirements. ..................................................48 Cognates...................................................................................... 18 Electives....................................................................................... 17 Total (minimum, not including proficiencies)........................ 128 A complete description of the general education requirements is found on page 26. Suggested Four-Year Curriculum for a Major in Chemistry — B.S. First year: BEGE-1710 Christian Life and Thought.............................................3 BEGE-1720 Spiritual Formation.........................................................3 CHEM-1110, 1120 General Chemistry I and II....................................8 COM-1100 Fundamentals of Speech.................................................3 ENG-1400 Composition.....................................................................3 MATH-1710, 1720 Calculus I and 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, 2220 Analytical Chemistry I and II................................6 CHEM-2800 Introduction to Research in Chemistry..........................1 CHEM-3510, 3520 Organic Chemistry I and II...................................8 PHYS-2110, 2120 General Physics I and II........................................8 Biology Elective...............................................................................3.5 Total.............................................................................................. 32.5 Third year: BEGE-3750 Christian Worldview Development.................................2 BEGE-3760 Christian Worldview Integration......................................2 CHEM-3800 Research Methods in Chemistry...................................1 CHEM-4310 Thermodynamics and Kinetics......................................4 CHEM-4320 Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy........................4 GSS-1100 Politics and American Culture ..........................................3 HUM-1400 Introduction to the Humanities.........................................3 History Elective..................................................................................3 Literature Elective..............................................................................3 Social Science/Global Awareness Elective........................................3 Electives.............................................................................................3 Total................................................................................................. 31 Fourth year: CHEM-3410 Inorganic Chemistry .....................................................3 CHEM-4800 Senior Seminar — Chemistry. ......................................1 CHEM-4830 Research in Chemistry..................................................2 CHEM-2XXX,3XXX, or 4XXX.......................................................... 10 Humanities Elective. ..........................................................................3 Electives........................................................................................... 14 Total................................................................................................. 33