278 Chemical Technician » Grade Requirements: Minimum overall GPA of 2.00 or "C". » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 63 credit hours is required for graduation ~ 41 of these are required within the program. Advisement It is recommended that a student consult with a chemistry advisor annually. Call 801-626-6952 for information and to arrange an appointment. General Education Refer to pages 39-42 for Associate of Applied Science requirements. The following courses required for the Chemical Technician program will also satisfy general education requirements: Chem PS/ SI1210, Phsx PS/SI2010, and Phsx PS/SI2010L. Course Requirements for A.A.S. Degree Courses Required (20 credit hours) Chem PS/SI1210 Principles of Chemistry I (5) Chem SI 1220 Principles of Chemistry II (5) Chem 2600 Laboratory Safety (1) Chem 2990 Chem Tech Seminar (1) Chem 3020 Computer Applications in Chemistry (1) Chem 3030 Quantitative Analysis (3) Chem 3050 Instrumental Analysis (3) Chem 3060 Applied Analysis (1) Support Courses Required (21-23 credit hours) Engl ENIOIO Intro to Writing (3) Engl EN2010 Intermediate Writing (3) Math QL1050 College Algebra (4) & Math 1060 Trigonometry (3) or Math QL1080 Precalculus (5) Phsx PS/SI2010/SI2020 General Physics (8) & Phsx PS/SI2010L/SI2020L Lab (2) or Phsx PS/SI2210/SI2220 Physics for Scientists (8) & Phsx PS/SI2210L/SI2220L Lab (2) Suggested Course Sequence The following suggested course sequence is provided to assist students in planning their schedules. Use this only as a guideline and be sure to consult with an advisor. Frfshman Fall % . •■ • ':': ■■•:.■.: Chem PS/SI1210 5 Chem SI1220 5 Engl ENIOIO 3 Engl EN2010 3 Math QL1080 5 AI elective 3 elective 3 Total Hours 15 Total Hours 14 tM&-mm&mmmrmw-?m-??r- -y^<4-^-4Mr^\ :■: 'ii ■:''■:' VI: ::^;iM::^ : : -NL:;: Chem 2600 1 Chem 2990 1 Chem 3020 1 Chem 3050 & 3060 3&1 Chem 3030 3 Phsx PS/SI2020 4 Phsx PS/SI2010 4 Phsx PS/SI2020L 1 Phsx PS/SI2010L 1 CA or HU elective 3 elective 3 Total Hours 13 Total Hours 13 Chemical Technician OF P ?ATE} Grade Requirements: Minimum overall GPA of 2.00 or "C". Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 41 credit hours is required. Course Requirements for Certificate of Proficiency Courses Required (20 credit hours) Chem PS/SI1210-1220 Principles of Chemistry (10) Chem 2600 Laboratory Safety (1) Chem 2990 - Chem Tech Seminar (1) Chem 3020 Computer Applications in Chemistry (1) Chem 3030 Quantitative Analysis (3) Chem 3050 Instrumental Analysis (3) Chem 3060 Applied Analysis (1) Support Courses Required (21 credit hours) Engl ENIOIO Engl EN2010 Math QL1050 & Math 1060 or Math QL1080 Intro to Writing (3) Intermediate Writing (3) College Algebra (4) Trigonometry (3) Precalculus (5) Phsx PS/SI2010/SI2020 General Physics (8) & Phsx PS/SI2010L/SI2020L Lab (2) or Phsx PS/SI2210/SI2220 Physics for Scientists (8) & Phsx PS/SI2210L/SI2220L Lab (2) CHEMISTRY COURSES Chem PS1010. Introduction to Chemistry (3) Su, F, S A lecture-demonstration course for students with no previous chemistry background who are not majoring in areas requiring further chemistry. Three hours of lecture-demonstration a week. Chem PS/SI1050. Introduction to General, Organic St Biochemistry (5) Su,F, S An introduction to general, organic and biochemistry designed primarily for students of nursing and other majors that require no more than one semester of chemistry. Four hours of lecture and one 3-hour lab a week. Chem PS/SI1110. Elementary Chemistry (5) F, S Fundamentals of inorganic chemistry and introduction to organic chemistry. The first course in a two-semester sequence designed primarily for students of nursing, engineering technology and some other fields of science and health professions who will take no more than one year of chemistry. Three hours of lecture, one hour of recitation and one 3-hour lab a week. Chem SI1120. Elementary Organic/Biochemistry (5) S Elementary study of the compounds of carbon and chemical compounds and reactions of biological systems. Three hours of lecture, one hour of recitation and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Chem PS/SIl 110 or equivalent. Chem 1200. Preparation for College Chemistry (3) Su,F, S A course designed to provide the minimal prerequisite skills needed for entry into Chem PS/SI1210. Three hours of lecture per week. Chem PS/SI1210. Principles of Chemistry I (5) Su, F, S The first course in a series designed primarily for science majors and others who will take more than one year of chemistry such as premedical students, clinical laboratory scientists and some engineering students. The fundamental principles of chemistry with laboratory emphasis upon qualitative and quantitative methods of analysis. Three hours of lecture, one hour of recitation and one 3- hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Math 1010 or equivalent and a chemistry course equivalent to high school chemistry or Chem 1200. Chem SI 1220. Principles of Chemistry II (5) Su, F, S Second semester of principles of chemistry. Three hours of lecture, one hour of recitation and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Chem 1210. Chem PS/SI 1360. Principles of Physical Science (3) F 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. Two hours of lecture and one 3- hour lab per week. Recommended for Elementary Education majors. Chem 2310. Organic Chemistry I (5) Su, F, S Fundamentals of the chemistry of carbon compounds. Three hours of lecture, one hour of recitation and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Chem SI1220. Chem 2320. Organic Chemistry II (5) Su, F, S Second semester of organic chemistry. Three hours of lecture, one hour of recitation and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Chem 2310. Chem 2600. Laboratory Safety (1) An interdisciplinary, team-taught course that will be an overview of the major chemical, biological and physical safety issues related to science laboratories and field work. Class will meet once per week and will be taught in a lecture/demonstration format. Chem 2890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) 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. Chem 2920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) Consult the class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title with the credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. Chem 2990. Chem Tech Seminar (1) S A course designed to provide the skills necessary to enter the job market as a chem tech. Prerequisite: Chem SI 1220. One hour of lecture/discussion a week. Chem 3020. Computer Applications in Chemistry (1) F, S A course designed to provide students computer skills for applications including computation and electronic data bases searches. Recommended that this course be taken with Chem 3030 and before taking Chem 3410. One hour of lecture/discussion a week. Chem 3030. Quantitative Analysis (3) F, S Theory and methods of gravimetric and volumetric analysis and simple instrumentation. Include statistical evaluation of results. Two hours of lecture and one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: Chem SI1220. Chem 3050. Instrumental Analysis (3) F, S Modern instrumental methods of chemical analysis for majors and non-majors. Two hours of lecture and one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: Chem SI 1220. Chem 3060. Applied Analysis (1) F, S Applied Analysis using modern methods of analysis with an emphasis on speed and accuracy. One 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: Chem 3030. Prerequisite or corequisite: Chem 3050. Chem 3070. Biochemistry I (4) F, S Structure and function of biomolecules including proteins, nucleic acids, fats and carbohydrates. A focus on proteins as energy transforming and catalytic devices; their role in metabolism, defense and other biochemical processes. Three lectures and one three hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Chem 2310. 279 Chem 3080. Biochemistry II (3) S A detailed study of the molecular basis of life: nucleic acids, biosynthetic pathways, molecular aspects of disease and pharmacology. Three lectures a week. Prerequisite: Chem 2320 , Chem 3070. Chem 3090. Biochemical Techniques (1) S Advanced techniques including instrumentation for biochemistry. One 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisites Chem 2320 and Chem3070. To be taken concurrently with Chem 3080. Chem 3410. Physical Chemistry I (4) F Three hours of lecture and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisites: Chem 3030, Phsx SI2220 and Math SI 1220. Chem 3420. Physical Chemistry II (4) S Three hours of lecture and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Chem 3410. Chem 4540. Spectrometric and Separation Methods (4) S Theory and practice of spectrometric and separation analytical methods in the study of chemical systems. Three hours of lecture and one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: Chem 3420 or permission of instructor. Chem 4550. Geochemistry (3) The chemistry of the earth and geochemical processes operating in the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere with a synthesis of these ideas to account for the chemical evolution of the earth. Applications to mineral stability and chemical reactions, geochemical cycles, and isotope geochemistry. Three hours of lecture a week. Prerequisites: Chem SI1220 and Geosci 2050 or consent of instructor. Chem 4570. Secondary School Science Teaching Methods (3) Acquaintance with the various methods and curriculum of secondary school science. Two hours of lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. It is recommended that this course be completed before student teaching. Prerequisite: Chem 3030 or approval of instructor, and admission to the Teacher Education Program. Chem 4600. Inorganic Chemistry (4) 5 A study of the elements and their compounds based on the periodic table, current theories and laboratory work. Prerequisites: Chem 3420 or permission of instructor. Three hours of lecture and one 3- hour lab a week. Chem 4700. Special Topics in Chemistry (1-3) F, S This course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Chem 3420 or permission of instructor. Chem 4710. Chemical Preparations (1-3) Synthesis and determination of the properties of selected chemical compounds. Three to nine hours of lab a week. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Chem 4800. Research and Independent Study in Chemistry (1-3) Su, F, S Open to qualified students for one or more semesters. Chem 4890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) A continuation of Chem 2890. Open to all students. Chem 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) Consult the class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. Chem 4990. Senior Seminar (1) Limited to senior chemistry majors. 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