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Chemistry/Physics Department
Chemistry, Physics and the General College Curriculum |
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Professor: Dr. Jung
Associate Professor: Dr. Bryan
(Chair), Dr. Wells
Assistant Professor: Dr. Coker
Instructor: Mr. Ezell, Mr.
Fedorchak
Chemistry, Physics, and the
General College Curriculum
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 research).
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 in
Chemistry
(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.
341, 342 Special Topics in Physics
(2-4)
An advanced topic of special
interest designed to supplement material covered in lower level courses
by including current literature. May include a lab component. Topics
vary by semester. (Fall, Spring) Prerequisites: PHYS 221/222 or PHYS
251/252.
Forensic
Science Course Listing (FNSC 000)
Forensic science
courses with laboratory may be taken to meet the general college
curriculum science requirement. Forensic science courses cannot be
taken as biology or chemistry electives.
101 Introduction to Forensic Science (4)
An introduction to the fundamental concepts of forensics science.
The use of science and technology to solve crime will be the major
thrust of the course. Major topics emphasized include: crime scene
analysis, evidence collection and analysis, and legal issues surrounding
forensic science. The laboratory work will explore the science behind
evidence analysis. The course is team-taught by members of the Criminal
Justice, Biology, and Chemistry/Physics Departments. The course
qualifies as a General College Curriculum.
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