260 Course Requirements for Teaching Minor Courses Required (18 credit hours) Chem PS1210 Principles of Chemistry I Chem 1220 Principles of Chemistry II Chem 2310 Organic Chemistry Chem 3030 Quantitative Analysis Support Course Required ( 3 credit hours) Hist 3350 History and Philosophy of Science 3 If a student is not obtaining a Teaching Major in Sciences, the following course is also required: Chem 4570 Sec Sci Teaching Methods 3 Chemical Technician associate of applied science (a.a.s.) » 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 page 37 of this catalog for Associate of Applied Science requirements. The following courses required for the Chemical Technician program will also satisfy general education requirements: Chem PS1210, Phsx PS2010, and Phsx PS2010L. Course Requirements for A.A.S. Degree Courses Required (20 credit hours) Sophomore, Fall Chem 2990 tlNG Chem 2600 1 1 Chem 3020 1 Chem 3050 4 s Chem 3030 3 Phsx PS2020 4 5 Phsx PS2010 4 Phsx PS2020L 1 5 Phsx PS2010L 1 CA or HU elective 3 3 elective 3 Total Hours 13 Total Hours 13 Chem PS1210 Principles of Chemistry I Chem 1220 Principles of Chemistry II Chem 2600 Laboratory Safety Chem 2990 Chem Tech Seminar Chem 3020 Computer Applications in Chem Chem 3030 Quantitative Analysis Chem 3050 Instrumental Analysis Support Courses Required (21-23 credit hours) Engl ENIOIO Engl EN2010 Math QL1050 and Math 1060 or Math QL1080 Phsx ScPhsx or Phsx &Phsx Intro to Writing Intermediate Writing College Algebra Trigonometry Precalculus PS2010/2020 General Physics PS2010L/2020L Lab PS2210/2220 Physics for Scientists PS2210L/2220L Lab 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. Freshman Fall Freshman Spring Chem PS1210 5 Chem1220 5 Engl ENIOIO 3 Engl EN2010 3 Math QL1080 5 AI elective 3 elective 3 Total Hours 15 Total Hours 14 Chemical Technician certificate of proficiency (institutional certificate) » 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 PS1210-1220 Principles of Chemistry Chem 2600 Laboratory Safety Chem 2990 Chem Tech Seminar Chem 3020 Computer Applications in Chem Chem 3030 Quantitative Analysis Chem 3050 Instrumental Analysis Support Courses Required (21 credit hours) Engl ENIOIO Intro to Writing Engl EN2010 Intermediate Writing Math QL1050 College Algebra & Math 1060 Trigonometry or Math QL1080 Precalculus Phsx PS2010/2020 General Physics ScPhsx PS2010L/2020L Lab or Phsx PS2210/2220 Physics for Scientists ScPhsx PS2210L/2220L Lab 10 1 1 1 3 4 3 3 4 3 5 8 2 8 2 CHEMISTRY COURSES - CHEM PS1010. Introduction to Chemistry (3) 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. PSlllO. Elementary Chemistry (5) Su, 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. 1120. Elementary Organic/Biochemistry (5) Su, 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 PSlllO or equivalent. 1200. Preparation for College Chemistry (3) F, S A course designed to provide the minimal prerequisite skills needed for entry into Chem PS1210. Three hours of lecture per week. PS1210. Principles of Chemistry I (5) Su, F, S j The first course in a series designed primarily for science majors an others who will take more than one year of chemistry such as premedical students, clinical laboratory scientists and some engineering students, clinical laboratory scientists and some 261 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. 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. PS 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. 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 1220. 2320. Organic Chemistry II (5) 5m, 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. 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. 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. 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. 2990. Chem Tech Seminar (1) 5 A course designed to provide the skills necessary to enter the job market as a chem tech. Prerequisite: Chem 1220. One hour of lecture/discussion a week. 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. 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 1220. 3050. Instrumental Analysis (4) F, S Modern instrumental methods of chemical analysis for majors and non-majors. Two hours of lecture and two 3-hour labs per week. Prerequisite: Chem 1220. 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 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 3090. Biochemical Techniques (1) S Advanced techniques including instrumentation for biochemistry. One 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisites Chem 2320 and Chem 3070. To be taken concurrently with Chem 3080. 3410. Physical Chemistry I (4) F Three hours of lecture and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisites: Chem 3030, Phsx 2220 and Math 1220. 3420. Physical Chemistry II (4) S Three hours of lecture and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Chem 3410. 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. 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 1220 and Geosci 2050 or consent of instructor. 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. 4600. Inorganic Chemistry (4) S 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. 4700. Special Topics in Chemistry (1-3) F, S This course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Chem 3420 or permission of instructor. 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. 4800. Research and Independent Study in Chemistry (1-3) Su, F, S Open to qualified students for one or more semesters. 4890. Cooperative Work Experience (1-6) A continuation of Chem 2890. Open to all students. 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