Chemistry (BS)

Description

The Chemistry and Biochemistry programs prepare students for advanced study in graduate, medical, dental or law schools and/or for employment in chemical and related industries, government or private research laboratories.

The Chemistry and Biochemistry programs educate students as professional chemists who can plan and reason through problem situations and develop responses that are scientifically correct and ethically and socially acceptable.

The Chemistry and Biochemistry curricula provide exceptional opportunities to combine a traditional education with advanced laboratory experiences including undergraduate research.

The undergraduate Chemistry and Biochemistry programs also provide Core Curriculum courses for students pursuing other Science, Engineering, and Liberal Arts curricula.

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    Program Learning Outcomes

    Graduates of this program will be able to

    1. work safely and effectively in a laboratory.
    2. design experiments.
    3. use and interpret (qualitatively, quantitatively, and statistically) data collected by the following instruments: pH meter, analytical balance, UV/vis spectrometer, FTIR, GC/MS, NMR and HPLC.
    4. recognize the value and limitations of modern methods of analysis based on knowledge of instrument design and applicable calibration methods.
    5. communicate effectively through oral and written reports.
    6. search the chemical literature including online sources.
    7. critically read the chemical literature.
    8. use computers to assist data collection and processing
    9. master factual knowledge across the five content areas of chemistry: organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, and biochemical.
    10. work effectively in small groups and teams.
    11. demonstrate an awareness of the ethical issues in chemistry. 
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    Degree Requirements - Bachelor of Science with a Major in Chemistry (126 credit hours)

    Course Requirements

    • CHM 1070 General Chemistry I (3 credits)
    • CHM 1080 General Chemistry II (3 credits)
    • CHM 1100 Chemistry Laboratory I (1 credit)
    • CHM 1120 Chemistry Laboratory II (1 credit)
    • CHM 2250 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (1 credit)
    • CHM 2270 Organic Chemistry I (3 credits)
    • CHM 2290 Organic Chemistry II (3 credits)
    • CHM 2300 Advanced Organic Chemistry Lab II (2 credits)
    • CHM 3410 Chemical Thermodynamics and Applications (3 credits)
    • CHM 3420 Chemical Dynamics and Quantum Chemistry (3 credits)
    • CHM 3430 Physical Chemistry Laboratory A (2 credits)
    • CHM 3440 Physical Chemistry Laboratory B (2 credits)
    • CHM 3870 Quantitative Analysis (3 credits)
    • CHM 3880 Quantitative Analysis Laboratory (1 credit)
    • CHM 4010 Inorganic Chemistry (3 credits)
    • CHM 4810 Instrumental Analysis (3 credits)
    • CHM 4710 Biochemistry I (3 credits)
    • CHM 4820 Instrumental Analysis Laboratory (2 credits)