Chemistry DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY Chair: Helen J. James Location: Science Lab, Room 502M Telephone Contact: Debbie Lacey 626-6952 Professors: Robert Beishline, E. Park Guymon, Helen J. James, Bryant A. Miner, Spencer L. Seager, Michael R. Slabaugh, Robert B. Smith, H. Stephen Stoker, Edward Walker, Garth L. Welch.; Associate Professor: Barry A. Lloyd Description The Department of Chemistry is approved and certified by the American Chemical Society. Two options are offered which lead to the bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree in Chemistry. Option 1 meets all the requirements of 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 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 in Secondary Education, 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 211 (5), 212 (5), 213 (4), 321 (3); Phsx PS261 (4), 262 (4), 263 (4), PS264 (1), 265(1), 266(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 211 (5), 212 (5), 213 (4); PhsxPSlll (4), 112(4), 113 (4), PS114 (1), 115 (1), 116(1) or Phsx PS261 (4), 262 (4), 263 (4), PS264 (1), 265(1), 266(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 211 (5), 212 (5), 213 (4); Phsx PS261 (4), 262 (4), 263 (4), PS264 (1), 265 (1), 266(1) or PhsxPSlll (4), 112(4), 113(4), PS114 (1), 115 (1), 116 (1); Commun HU102 (3). • Students obtaining a Chemistry Teaching major must satisfy the College of Education Certification Program. (See Teacher Education Program.) These courses must include the following: Educ 195 (1), 300 (2), 301 (4), 303 (3), 305 (3), 462 (4), 463 (4), 495 (15), 499 (3). PROGRAM: PHYSICAL SCIENCE/ MA THEM A TICS/COMPUTER SCIENCE COMPOSITE TEACHING MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE- (See program requirements in the Composite Teaching Majors section of the College of Education.) 236 Chemistry 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 PS 121, 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): Chem PS121 (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: • A minimum of 28 credit hours of Chemistry courses. • Chemistry courses required: Chem PS121 (5), 122 (5), 123 (5), 213 (5), 311 (4), 312(4). 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); PhsxPSlll (4), 112 (4), PS114 (1), 115(1). PROGRAM: CHEMICAL TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE 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 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); PhsxPSlll (4), 112 (4), PS114 (1), 115(1). 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) Su,A 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. Prerequisite: Chem PS111 or equivalent. Three lectures, one recitation and one 3-hour lab a week. 113. Elementary Biochemistry (5) Su, S An elementary study of the chemical compounds and reactions of biological systems. Prerequisite: Chem PS111, 112 or equivalent. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. 120. Preparation for College Chemistry (3) Su, A, W, S A course designed to provide the minimal prerequisite skills needed for entry into Chem PS 121. Three lectures per week. 237