Students may use chemistry or physics courses to fulfill four
to eight semester hours of the general college science requirement. (See General
College Curriculum requirements for details.)
Requirements for a Major in Chemistry
(CIP 40.0501)
A candidate for a Bachelor’s degree with a major in chemistry
must, in addition to the General College Curriculum, complete with a "C" average
or better at least 34 hours of chemistry courses, including: CHEM 111, 113, 215,
227, 228, 331, 334, 451, and 452 (plus a minimum of 4 hours CHEM electives 300
level or higher). Statistics (MATH 160), one year of calculus (MATH 122, 223),
and one year of calculus-based physics (PHYS 251, 252) are required of all chemistry majors.
Candidates who are considering graduate studies are recommended to take an
additional year of math (MATH 224, 337) and CHEM 430 as an elective. Chemistry
majors are also encouraged to select a minor complementary to the field in which
they wish to work (e.g. biology, math/computer science, business or mass
communication.)
Courses numbered above 300 may be offered only in alternate
years. CHEM 430 (Biochemistry) is cross-listed with BIOL 430 and is taught in
the biology department.
Requirements for a minor in Chemistry
Students wishing a minor in Chemistry must complete with a
"C" average or better at least 22 hours of chemistry courses including: CHEM
111, 113, 215, 227, and 228. The remaining hours may be obtained using any CHEM
course numbered 300 or above (including seminars and lecture only courses).
Requirements for a major in
Biochemistry (CIP 26.0202)
A candidate for a Bachelor’s degree with a major in
biochemistry must, in addition to the General College Curriculum, complete with
a "C" average or better in biology and chemistry courses. Statistics (MATH 160),
two semesters of calculus (MATH 122, 223), and one year of calculus-based physics (PHYS 251,
252) are also required of biochemistry major. Candidates who are considering
graduate studies are recommended to take an additional year of calculus and an
additional 300 or 400 level BIOL or CHEM course as an elective.
Biology requirements include BIOL 111, 201, 301, 334, 342,
430, and 508 plus one 200 level elective for a total of 32 semester hours.*
Chemistry requirements include CHEM 111, 113, 215, 227, 228,
and 334 for a total of twenty-four semester hours.*
* Note: Students are required to take either BIOL or CHEM 451
or 452 Seminar for an additional one- semester hour.
Chemistry Course Listing (CHEM 000)
100 Preparatory Chemistry (3)
A course designed for students who are weak in science and
math, but must eventually take CHEM 111. Highly recommend for students with
little or no chemistry background. Note: Since this course has no laboratory, it
does not fulfill the core curriculum science requirement. (Spring, Summer)
101 Elementary Chemistry I (4)
This course is designed to acquaint non-science majors with the fundamental
subject matter of chemistry with intellectual integrity while minimizing
esoteric theories and rigorous mathematics. Selected chemical concepts and
principles will be developed. CHEM 101 will satisfy general
degree requirements for the non-science majors; but cannot be used as elective
hours by science majors who are required to take CHEM 111 and/or CHEM 113.
111 General Chemistry I (4)
This course is an introduction to fundamental chemical
concepts including states of matter, physical and chemical properties,
stoichiometry, atomic structure, bonding, chemical reactions, and chemical
composition. An emphasis will be placed on atomic structure and its effects on
the chemical and physical properties. (Fall and Summer)
Prerequisites*: Students must meet one of the requirements
below to register for CHEM 111: 1) a math SAT score of greater than 450; 2) a
score of greater than 50% on the TOLEDO Exam (administered by Chemistry
Department.); or 3) a grade of "C" or better in MATH 111, MATH 112, and CHEM
100.
*Note: Advisors will be encouraged to enroll entering
students according to their math SAT score. Student will be given the
opportunity to take the TOLEDO Exam, the night before the first day of classes
each Fall Semester. Students not meeting the TOLEDO Exam requirement should be
registered in MATH 111 in the Fall and should then take MATH 112 and CHEM 100
during the following Spring.
113 General Chemistry II (4)
A continuation of CHEM 111. Emphasis will be placed on
chemical and physical properties of solutions, chemical equilibria, acid/base
equilibria, chemical kinetics, descriptive chemistry. Less emphasis will be
placed on general thermodynamics and electrochemistry. (Spring and Summer)
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in CHEM 111.
215 Quantitative Analysis (4)
A course in the fundamental principles and techniques of
chemical analysis. Topics include volumetric, spectrochemical, and
chromatographic methods, as well as statistical interpretation of data.
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better on CHEM 113. (Fall).
227, 228 Organic Chemistry I, II (4,4)
A mechanistic approach to the chemistry of aliphatic and
aromatic organic compounds. Topics include spectroscopy, stereochemistry,
lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins. Prerequisite for 227: A grade of C or
better in CHEM 113. Prerequisite for 228: A grade of C or better in CHEM 227.
(Please Note: There is some evidence that women in
their first trimester of pregnancy should avoid inhalation of some organic
vapors.)
307 Bio-organic Chemistry (2)
A continuation of CHEM 228 focusing on the chemistry of
important biological molecules including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and
nucleic acids. There is no lab associated with this course. Prerequisite: CHEM
228..
331 Inorganic Chemistry (4)
A course that is a blend of theoretical and descriptive
inorganic chemistry. Topics to be considered include: bonding, acid-base
properties of inorganic compounds, and transition metal chemistry. Laboratory
preparations will be included. Prerequisite: CHEM 228. (Spring - alternate
years).
334 Physical Chemistry (4)
An introduction to classical thermodynamics, kinetics, and
equilibrium. Specific topics include studies of the states of matter,
thermochemistry, entropy, and free energy. Some aspects of electrochemical
phenomena and biochemical processes may also be included. Prerequisites: CHEM 228 and MATH 122
429 Organic Preparations (2)
A laboratory course employing special techniques in the
preparation of organic compounds. Prerequisite: CHEM 228.
430 Biochemistry (4) (BIOL 430)
An investigation of the properties and structures of organic
molecules, with an emphasis on proteins and nucleic acid and how they relate to
cellular structure and function. Three lecture and three laboratory hours each
week. (Fall). Prerequisites: BIOL 111, BIOL 201, and CHEM 227.
431 Inorganic Preparations (2)
A laboratory course employing special techniques in the
preparation of inorganic compounds. Prerequisite: CHEM 331.
441, 442 Special Topics (2-4)
An advanced topic of special interest designed to supplement
material covered in lower level courses by including current literature. Topics
vary by semester. (Fall, Spring) Prerequisites: CHEM 215, CHEM 228.
445, 446 Chemical Research (2-4)
An upper-division student in good standing is urged to pursue
an experimental research project with the guidance of any member of the
chemistry faculty chosen by the student. It is recommended that such projects be
initiated in the fall semester.
451, 452 Literature Seminar (1,1)
Senior chemistry majors are required to participate for two
semesters; others are encouraged to attend. (Fall and Spring).
Physics Course Listing (PHYS 000)
221, 222 General Physics I and II (4,4)
An algebra/trigonometry-based study of classical mechanics, heat, sound,
electricity, optics and nuclear phenomena. Laboratory work is coordinated with
lectures. Intended for those interested in the quantitative investigation of the
natural world. Prerequisite: MATH 112
231 Introduction to Astronomy (4)
This covers the structure of the Universe we live in as well as the history
of this oldest of sciences. Included is a study of the Earth/Moon system, the
Solar System, the Milky Way, and Deep Space Objects. Because of the nighttime lab, this course is only offered in the Spring
semester. Prerequisite: MATH 112 or permission of the instructor.
251, 252 Fundamentals of Physics I and II (4,4)
A calculus-based study of classical mechanics, heat, sound, electricity, optics
and nuclear phenomena. Differential and integral calculus is used in conceptual
development and problem-solving. Laboratory work is coordinated with lectures.
Intended for biochemistry, chemistry, math, and pre-engineering majors .
Prerequisite: MATH 122
