Chemistry Chemistry General Information 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 pre-med, pre-dental, etc., who need a sound chemical background. Option 2 can be completed in two academic years after the completion of freshman chemistry. 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. PROGRAM: CHEMISTRY MAJOR AND CHEMISTRY TEACHING MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE General Requirements: • WSU Core Requirements (see index). • General Education Requirements (see index). • A minor is required. • Chemistry majors must have an average GPA of 2.00 or better in major courses, and an overall GPA of 2.00 or better. • Chemistry teaching majors must have a C or better in major courses, and an overall GPA of 2.50 or better. • 183 total hours are required for this degree, sixty of which must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above.) Specific Requirements: Chemistry Major: Option 1 (ACS certified): • Minimum of 62 credit hours in Chemistry courses. • Chemistry courses required: Chem PS 121 (5), 122 (5), 123 (5), 213 (5), 311 (4), 312 (4), 313 (4), 341 (4), 342 (4), 343 (4), 453 (3), 454 (5), 460 (5), 470 (3), 480 (2). • Support courses required: Math 111 (5), 112 (5), 113 (5), 321 (3); Phsx PS 161 (4), 162 (4), 163 (4), PS 164 (1), 165(1), 166(1). • Fifteen hours of German or 9-15 hours of computer language, or their equivalent, are recommended, but not required. • Additional upper division math courses are strongly recommended for students planning to attend graduate school and study chemistry or chemical engineering. Option 2: • Minimum of 51 credit hours in Chemistry courses. • Chemistry courses required: Chem PS 121 (5), 122 (5), 123 (5), 213 (5), 311 (4), 312 (4), 313 (4), 341 (4), 342 (4), 454 (5). Chemistry courses to elect from (6-10 credit hours): Chem 307 (5), 343 (4), 453 (3), 460 (5), 470 (3 credit hours minimum). • Support courses required: Math 111 (5), 112 (5), 113 (4);PhsxPSlll(4), 112(4), 113 (4), PS114(1), 115 (1), 116(1) or Phsx PS161 (4), 162 (4), 163 (4), PS 164 (1), 165(1), 166(1). Chemistry Teaching Major: • Minimum of 43 credit hours in Chemistry courses. • Chemistry courses required: Chem PS121 (5), 122 (5), 123 (5), 213 (5), 311 (4), 312 (4), 341 (4). Chemistry courses to elect from (3 courses): Chem 305 (4), 306 (4), 307 (5), 313 (4), 342 (4), 343 (4), 453 (3), 454 (5), 460 (5). • Support courses required: Math 111 (5), 112 (5), 113 (4); Phsx PS 161 (4), 162 (4), 163 (4), PS 164 (1), 165 (1), 166 (1) or Phsx PS111 (4), 112 (4), 113 (4), PS114 (1), 115 (1), 116 (1); Commun HU102 (3), Hist 341 (5), Zool 457 (4) • Students obtaining a Chemistry Teaching major must satisfy Teacher Education admission and certification requirements. (See Teacher Education Program.) PROGRAM: PHYSICAL SCIENCE/ MATHEMATICS/COMPUTER SCIENCE COMPOSITE TEACHING MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE - (See the Department of Physics section in this catalog for program requirements.) PROGRAM: CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENTAL HONORS General Requirements: • Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete 10 hours of General Honors courses (see the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog). Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. • Fulfill requirements for either Option 1 or Option 2 departmental major. Specific Requirements: • In fulfilling requirements for a Chemistry major take at least 18 hours of Chemistry Honors credit. • Complete a Chemistry Honors Senior Project in Chem 480 for a minimum of 2 hours; credit received in 480 may count as part of the required 18 hours. • A student may receive Chemistry Honors credit in the following courses: Chem PS121, 122, 123, 213, 307, 311, 312, 313, 341, 342, 343, 453, 454, 460, 470, 471, 480, 499. 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 Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog.) PROGRAM: CHEMISTRY MINOR Specific Requirements: • Minimum of 27 credit hours in Chemistry courses. Chemistry courses required (15 credit hours): ChemPS121 (5), 122(5), 123(5). • Select at least three more Chemistry courses from the following: Chem 213 (5), 301 (4), 305 (4), 306 (5), 307 (5), 311 (4), 312 (4), 313 (4), 455 (4). PROGRAM: CHEMISTRY TEACHING MINOR Specific Requirements: • Meet Teacher Education admission and certification requirements. • A minimum of 28 credit hours of Chemistry courses. • Chemistry courses required: Chem PS 121 (5), 122 (5), 123 (5), 213 (5), 311(4), 312 (4). • Support course required: Hist 341 (5). PROGRAM: CHEMICAL TECHNICIAN ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE General Requirements: • At lease 20 hours of General Education courses listed in the catalog, including at least one course in each of the four areas of Humanities (HU and HL), Natural Sciences (LS and PS), Social Sciences (SS and SB), and Personal Development (PD). • A minimum overall GPA of 2.00 or C. • A minimum of 96 credit hours. Specific Requirements (Minimum of 31 credit hours in Chemistry): • Chemistry courses required: Chem PS 121 (5), 122 (5), 123 (5), 213 (5), 297 (1), 298 (1), 299 (1), 305 (4), 306 (4). • Support courses required: Engl 111 (4), 112 (4); Math 105 (5), 106 (5), 107 (5); Phsx PS111 (4), 112 (4), PS114 (1), 115(1). PROGRAM: CHEMICAL TECHNICIAN CERTIFICA TE OF PROFICIENCY General Requirements: • WSU Core Requirements (see index). • A minimum overall GPA of 2.00 or C. • A minimum of 62 credit hours. Specific Requirements (Minimum of 31 credit hours in Chemistry courses): • Chemistry courses required: Chem PS121 (5), 122 (5), 123 (5), 213 (5), 297 (1), 298 (1), 299 (1), 305 (4), 306 (4). • Support courses required: Engl 111 (4), 112 (4); Math 105 (5), 106(5), 107 (5); Phsx PS111 (4), 112 (4), PS 114 (1), 115(1). m CHEMISTRY COURSES - CHEM PS101. Introduction to Chemistry (5) A, W, S A lecture-demonstration course for students with no previous chemistry background who are not majoring in areas requiring further chemistry. Five lecture-demonstrations a week. PS111. General Chemistry (5) A, 5 Fundamentals of inorganic chemistry. Designed primarily for students of agriculture, forestry, family life, nursing and some other fields of life science. Three lectures, one recitation and one 3-hour lab a week. 112. Elementary Organic Chemistry (5) Su, W, Elementary study of the compounds of carbon. Three lectures, one recitation and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Chem PS111 or equivalent. 113. Elementary Biochemistry (5) Su, S An elementary study of the chemical compounds and reactions of biological systems. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Chem PS 111, 112 or equivalent. 120. Preparation for College Chemistry (3) 5a, A, W, S A course designed to provide the minimal prerequisite skills needed for entry into Chem PS 121. Three lectures per week. PS121,122,123. Principles of Chemistry (5-5-5) A series designed for all students who will take more than one year of chemistry. The fundamental principles of chemistry with laboratory emphasis upon qualitative and quantitative methods of analysis. Three lectures, one recitation and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Math 105 and a chemistry course equivalent to high school chemistry or Chem 120. 131,132,133. Chemistry Laboratory for AP Students (1,1,1) Laboratory program for advanced placement students. Open only to high school students. PS136. Principles of Physical Science (5) S A lecture/laboratory course designed to provide an introduction to the scientific method and its application to the study of selected topics in physics and chemistry. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab per week. Recommended for Elementary Education majors. 213. Quantitative Analysis (5) Su, W Theory and methods of gravimetric and volumetric analysis. Three lecture-recitations and two 3-hour labs a week. Prerequisite: Chem 123. 289. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) Open to all students in the Chemistry Department who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Professions Social & Behavioral Sciences 232 233 Continuing Education