College of Science 565 • MATH 1220 - Calculus II Credits: (4) • PHYS 2210 PS - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Credits: (5) and • PHYS 2220 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Credits: (5) CHEM 2600 - Laboratory Safety (1) is highly recommended. Additional courses should be chosen to support career plans. Students should consult with the Chair of the Chemistry Department. Suggested Course Sequence See the online catalog. Chemistry Teaching (BS) • Program Prerequisite: Chemistry Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Department of Teacher Education). • Minor: Required for Teaching Major. • Grade Requirements: Average GPA of 2.00 or better in Chemistry courses. Also refer to the general grade requirements for graduation on Degree and General Education Requirements. • Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours are required for graduation; 43 are required within the teaching major, plus the credits required by the Teacher Education department. A total of 40 upper division credit hours (in courses numbered 3000 and above) are required for all Chemistry majors to fulfill University graduation requirements. Advisement All Chemistry majors should meet with the Chemistry Department Chair at least annually for course and program advisement. Call 801-626-6952 for information and to arrange an appointment. Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (see Enrollment Services and Information). There are no special admission or application requirements for the Chemistry major, however, teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Department of Teacher Education). General Education Requirements Refer to Degree and General Education Requirements for Bachelor of Science requirements. The following courses required for the Chemistry major also satisfy general education requirements: CHEM 1210 and PHYS 2210. Major Course Requirements for BS Degree Chemistry Core Courses Required (25 credit hours) • CHEM 1210 PS - Principles of Chemistry I Credits: (5) and • CHEM 1220 - Principles of Chemistry II Credits: (5) • CHEM 2310 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: (4) and • CHEM 2315 - Organic Chemistry I Lab Credits: (l) • CHEM 2320 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: (4) and • CHEM 2325 - Organic Chemistry II Lab Credits: (l) • CHEM 3000 - Quantitative Analysis Credits: (4) • CHEM 3020 - Computer Applications in Chemistry Credits: (l) Teaching Major Additional Chemistry Courses Required (8 credit hours) • CHEM 2600 - Laboratory Safety Credits: (l) • CHEM 3570 - Foundations of Science Education Credits: (3) • CHEM 4570 - Secondary School Science Teaching Methods Credits: (3) • CHEM 4800 - Research and Independent Study in Chemistry Credits: (1-3) (1 credit hour required) Electives (select at least 7 credit hours) • CHEM 3050 - Instrumental Analysis Credits: (4) • CHEM 3070 - Biochemistry I Credits: (4) • CHEM 3080 - Biochemistry II Credits: (3) • CHEM 3410 - Physical Chemistry I Credits: (4) (note prereqs) • CHEM 3420 - Physical Chemistry II Credits: (4) Support Course Required (3 credit hours) • HIST 3350 - History and Philosophy of Science Credits: (3) Consult with an advisor early the in program to choose elective courses which will fulfill teaching endorsement requirements. Student must also complete requirements for a secondary education license as determined by the Jerry and Vicki Moyes College of Education. Chemistry (BIS) • Grade Requ i re m ents: A minimum grade o f" C" must be achieved in all coursework used to satisfy BIS emphasis requirements, consistent with the requirements for the BIS degree. • Credit Hours Requirements: A minimum of 18 credit hours is required for the BIS emphasis. Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog