276 277 the ACS and the graduates' names are submitted to the ACS and certified by the department. Option 2 does not meet the requirements of the ACS, but provides a good foundation in chemistry. It is suitable for such students as premedical, predental, etc., who need a sound chemical background. A teaching major leading to the bachelor of science degree with a secondary teaching certification, a departmental minor, and a teaching minor are also available. A two-year chemical technician program is also offered. This program, leading to an associate of applied science degree or a certificate of skill proficiency, is designed to emphasize skills required for employment as a technician in chemical laboratories. Chemistry Major / Teaching Major » Program Prerequisite: Not required for Chemistry major. Chemistry Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department). » Minor: Not required for Options I and II; required for Teaching Major. » Grade Requirements: Average GPA of 2.00 or better in Chemistry courses. Also refer to the general grade requirements for graduation under General Requirements. Teaching majors must achieve an overall GPA of 3.00 for admission to the Teacher Education program and have a "C" or better in chemistry courses. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation ~ 70 of these are required within Option 1, 62 are required within Option 2, and 40 are required within the teaching major. A total of 33 upper division credit hours is required for Options 1 and Option 2 (courses numbered 3000 and above) ~ 29 of these are required within Option 1 and 24 within Option 2. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is required for the teaching major. Advisement It is recommended that a student consult with a chemistry advisor annually. Call 801-626-6952 for information and to arrange an appointment. Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (see page 19). There are no special admission or application requirements for the Chemistry major. Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department). General Education Refer to pages 37-42 for Bachelor of Science requirements. The following courses required for the Chemistry major will also satisfy general education requirements: ChemPS1210, Phsx PS/SI2010 and Phsx PS/SI2010L, or Phsx PS/SI2210 and PhsxPS/SI2210L. Course Requirements for B.S. Chemistry Core Courses Required (23 credit hours) Chem PS/SI1210/SI1220 Principles of Chemistry (10) Chem 2310/2320 Organic Chemistry (10) Chem 3030 Quantitative Analysis (3) • Option 1 (ACS Certified) Additional Chemistry Courses Required (26 credit hours) Chem 3020 Computer Applications in Chemistry (1) Chem 3050 Instrumental Analysis (3) Chem 3060 Applied Analysis (1) Chem 3070 Biochemistry I (4) Chem 3410/3420 Physical Chemistry (8) Chem 4540 Chem 4600 Chem 4700 Spectrometric & Separation Methods (4) Inorganic Chemistry (4) Special Topics in Chemistry (1) Support Courses Required (21-22 credit hours) Math SI1210-SI1220 - Calculus I & Calculus II (8) Math 2210 or Math 2270 or Math 2280 Phsx PS/SI2210/SI2220 Calculus III (4) Elementary Linear Algebra (3) Ordinary Differential Equations (3) Physics for Scientists (8) Phsx PS/SI2210L/SI2220L Lab (2) Chem 2600 (1) is highly recommended. Study of Foreign Language and/or computer science is highly recommended for students who plan to pursue graduate studies in chemistry. Additional upper division math courses are strongly recommended for students planning to attend graduate school and study chemistry or chemical engineering. • Option 2 Additional Chemistry Courses Required (13 credit hours) Chem 3020 Computer Applications in Chemistry (1) Chem 3050 Instrumental Analysis (3) Chem 3060 Applied Analysis (1) Chem 3410 Physical Chemistry I (4) Chem 3420 Physical Chemistry II (4) Chemistry Electives (select at least 8 credit hours) Chem 3070 Biochemistry I (4) Chem 3080 Biochemistry II (3) Chem 3090 Biochemical Techniques (1) Chem 4540 Spectrometric & Separation Methods (4) Chem 4600 Inorganic Chemistry (4) Chem 4700 Special Topics in Chemistry (1) Support Courses Required (18 credit hours) Math SI1210-SI1220 Calculus I & II (8) Phsx PS/SI2210/SI2220 Physics for Scientists (8) & Phsx PS/SI2210L-SI2220L Lab (2) or Phsx PS/SI2010-2020 General Physics (8) & Phsx PS/SI2010L-2020L Lab (2) Chemistry 2600 (1) is highly recommended. Additional upper division courses should be chosen to support career plans. Students should consult with chemistry advisor. • Teaching Major Additional Chemistry Courses Required (4 credit hours) Chem 2600 Lab Safety (1) Chem 4570 Science Teaching Methods (3) Electives (select at least 7 credit hours) Chem 3050 Instrumental Analysis (3) Chem 3060 Applied Analysis (1) Chem 3070 Biochemistry I (4) Chem 3080 Biochemistry II (3) Chem 3410 Physical Chem I (note prereqs) (4) Chem 3420 Physical Chemistry II (4) Support Courses Required (6 credit hours) Comm HU1020 Principles of Public Speaking (3) Hist 3350 History & Philosophy of Science (3) Consult with an advisor early in program to choose elective courses which will fulfill teaching endorsement requirements. Suggested Course Sequence The following suggested course sequence for Option 1 is provided to assist students in planning their schedules. Use this only as a guideline and be sure to consult with an advisor. Chem PS/SI1210 Math SI1210 5 4 Chem SI1220 Math SI1220 5 4 wmrnm ma .■:.-. Chem 2310 Chem 3020 Chem 3030 Phsx PS/SI2210 Phsx PS/SI2210L ,:■:■ SKES: ■■ ■■:■■. ■:■■:■:::::,■:■. :W 5 1 3 4 1 ■■-V'iM? Chem 2320 5 Chem 3050 & 3060 3 & 1 Phsx SI2220 4 Phsx SI2220L 1 Junior Pali, !: \i ii Si i;;\<. Chem 3410 Math Elective 4 3-4 Chem 3420 4 Senior Fall Sr\ioi< Spring Chem 3070 Chem 4700 4 1 Chem 4600 Chem 4540 4 4 Physical Science Composite Teaching Major ............. ,.\\.: ] • , .;■ - ". , - ;'. "'y •' 7' •■ See the Department of Physics section in this catalog for program requirements. Chemistry ■'■";.;'n'-^^fiu:&:xwf-i '■■m*9m » Program Prerequisite: Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete 9 hours of General Honors courses (see the Honors Program). » Grade Requirements: Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. » Credit Hour Requirements: Fulfill requirements for either Option 1 or Option 2 of the departmental major, of which at least 12 hours must be completed on an Honors basis. A student may receive Chemistry Honors credit in the following courses:* In addition, complete a Chemistry Honors Senior Project in Chem 4800 for a minimum of 2 hours (credit received in Chem 4800 may count as part of the required 12 hours). Chem PS/SI1210-1220 Principles of Chemistry (10) Chem 2310-2320 Organic Chemistry (10) Chem 3030 Quantitative Analysis (3) Chem 3050 Instrumental Analysis (3) Chem 3060 Applied Analysis (1) Chem 3070-3080 Biochemistry (7) Chem 3090 Biochemical Techniques (1) Chem 3410-3420 Physical Chemistry (8) Chem 4540 Spectrometric & Separation Mthds (4) Chem 4600 Inorganic Chemistry (4) Chem 4700 Special Topics in Chemistry (1) Chem 4710 Chemical Preparations (1-3) Chem 4800 Research & Independent Study (1-5) Chem 4990 Senior Seminar (1) In addition, complete a Chemistry Honors Senior Project in Chem 4800 for a minimum of 2 hours (credit received in Chem 4800 may count as part of the required 12 hours). *Permission from the department chair should be sought before registering in a course for Honors credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. (See the Honors Program.) This written contract must include regularly scheduled sessions with the professor. In addition, students will be required to complete a project associated with the course. Projects for each chemistry course (other than Chem 4800) will generally require about 10 hours of productive effort. For Chem 4800, each credit hour will generally require about 45 hours of productive effort as well as a formal written report.^ The following are suggestions for the type of project but other may be agreed upon by the student and the professor: 1. The Honors student will do extra reading or a literature search and write a paper. 2. The Honors student will perform additional laboratory experiments and write a paper. 3. The Honors student will perform a research project and write a report. 4. The Honors student will present an oral report to a class or other appropriate group. CHEMISTRY » Grade Requirements: A minimum passing grade of "D-" will be accepted in any course used toward the minor. A minimum grade of "C" must be achieved in the BIS emphasis. » Credit Hours Requirements: A minimum of 18 credit hours is required for the minor and 18 credit hours are required for BIS emphasis. Course Requirements for Minor/BIS Emphasis Chemistry Courses Required (10 credit hours) Chem PS/SI1210 Principles of Chemistry I (5) Chem SI1220 Principles of Chemistry II (5) Minor Electives/BIS Electives (select at least 8 credit hours) Chem 2310 Chem 2320 Chem 2600 Chem 2990 Chem 3020 Chem 3030 Chem 3050 Chem 3060 Chem 3070 Chem 4550 Organic Chemistry I (5) Organic Chemistry II (5) Laboratory Safety (1) Chem Tech Seminar (1) Computer Appl. in Chemistry (1) Quantitative Analysis (3) Instrumental Analysis (3) Applied Analysis (1) Biochemistry I (4) Geochemistry (3) CHEMISTRY » Grade Requirements: Even though a minimum passing grade of "D-" will be accepted in any course used toward the minor, an overall GPA of 3.00 is required for admission to the Teacher Education program. » Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 21 credit hours is required. Students who select the Chemistry Teaching Minor must satisfy the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department). Course Requirements for Teaching Minor Courses Required (18 credit hours) Chem PS/SI1210 Principles of Chemistry I (5) Chem SI1220 Principles of Chemistry II (5) Chem 2310 Organic Chemistry (5) Chem 3030 Quantitative Analysis (3) Support Course Required ( 3 credit hours) Hist 3350 History & Philosophy of Science (3) If a student is not obtaining a Teaching Major in Sciences, the following course is also required: Chem 45 70 Sec Sci Teaching Methods (3) PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS '■.".■■;.'■'■.■-■'.;■.■.■■■:., ii. ■'• ■■;.■;■ ' CEET CS MFET/MET CMT CDGT PRENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART Econ MBA MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC :-ions CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY Science BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social & Behavioral ■...■. 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