Chemistry 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 NS 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), 325 (3); Phsx NS261 (4), 262 (4), 263 (4), NS264(1), 265(1), 266(1). • Fifteen hours of German or 9-15 hours of computer language, or their equivalent, are recommended, but not required. Option 2: • Minimum of 51 credit hours in Chemistry courses. • Chemistry courses required: Chem NS121 (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), 321 (3), 325 (3); Phsx NS111 (4), 112 (4), 113 (4), NS114 (1), 115 (1), 116 (1) or Phsx NS261 (4), 262 (4), 263 (4), NS264 (1), 265 (1), 266 (1). Chemistry General Information Chemistry Teaching Major: • Minimum of 43 credit hours in Chemistry courses. • Chemistry courses required: Chem NS 121 (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), 321 (3), 325 (3); Phsx NS261 (4), 262 (4), 263 (4), NS264 (1), 265 (1), 266 (1) or Phsx NS111 (4), 112 (4), 113 (4), NS114 (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/ MATHEMATICS/COMPUTER SCIENCE COMPOSITE TEACHING MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE- (See program requirements in the Composite Teaching Majors section of the College of Education.) 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 NS121, 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 NS 121 (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 NS121 (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), Natural Sciences (NS), Social Sciences (SS), 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 NS121 (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); PhsxNSlll (4), 112(4), NS114(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 NS121 (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 NS111 (4), 112 (4), NS114 (1), 115(1). CHEMISTRY COURSES - CHEM M 100. Preparation for College Chemistry (3) A, W, S A course designed to provide the minimal prerequisite skills needed for entry into Chem NS121. Three lectures per week. NS101. 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. NS111. 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 NS 111 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 NS 111, 112 or equivalent. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. NS121,122,123. 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. Prerequisite: Math 105 and a chemistry course equivalent to high school chemistry or Chem 100. Three lectures, one recitation and one 3-hour lab a week. 131,132,133. Chemistry Laboratory for AP Students (1,1,1) Laboratory program for advanced placement students. Open only to high school students. 213. Quantitative Analysis (5) Su, W Theory and methods of gravimetric and volumetric analysis. Prerequisite: Chem 123. Three lecture-recitations and two 3-hour labs a week. 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. 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title with the credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Professions Social & Behavioral Sciences 224 225 Continuing Education