326 General Education Refer to pages 38-44 for Bachelor of Science requirements. The following courses required for the Chemistry major will also satisfy general education requirements: CHEM PS1210 and PHYS PS/SI2210. Course Requirements for BS Chemistry Core Courses Required (25 credit hours) CHEM PS/SI1210/SI1220 Principles of Chemistry (10) CHEM 2310/2320 Organic Chemistry (10) CHEM 3000 Quantitative Analysis (4) CHEM 3020 Computer Applications in Chemistry (1) OPTION 1 (ACS CERTIFIED) Additional Chemistry Courses Required (32 credit hours) Instrumental Analysis (4) Biochemistry I (4) Molecular Symmetry and Applied Math for Physical Chemistry (3) Physical Chemistry (8) Spectrometric & Separation Methods (4) Inorganic Chemistry (4) Special Topics in Chemistry (2)* Research and Independent Study in Chemistry (2)* Senior Seminar (1) CHEM 3050 CHEM 3070 CHEM 3400 CHEM 3410/3420 CHEM 4540 CHEM 4600 CHEM 4700 CHEM 4800 CHEM 4990 ^Variable credit course. Repeat as necessary to obtain the required number of credits. Support Courses Required (18 credit hours) MATH SI1210-SI1220 Calculus I & Calculus II (8) PHYS PS/SI2210/SI2220 Physics for Scientists (10) CHEM 2600 Laboratory Safety (1) is highly recommended. Study of Fordgn Language and/or computer science is highly recommended for students who plan to pursue graduate studies in chemistry. Additional upper division math courses (MATH2210, 2270,2280, 3410, 3710, 4110) are strongly recommended for students planning to attend graduate school and study physical chemistry or chemical engineering. OPTION 2 Additional Chemistry Courses Required (20 credit hours) Instrumental Analysis (4) Molecular Symmetry and Applied Math for Physical Chemistry (3) Physical Chemistry I (4) Physical Chemistry II (4) Special Topics in Chemistry (2)* Research and Independent Study in Chemistry (2)* Senior Seminar (1) as necessary to obtain the required CHEM 3050 CHEM 3400 CHEM 3410 CHEM 3420 CHEM 4700 CHEM 4800 CHEM 4990 * Variable credit course.. number of credits. Chemistry Electives (select at least 8 credit hours) CHEM 3070 Biochemistry I (4) CHEM 3080 Biochemistry II (3) CHEM 3090 Biochemical Techniques (1) CHEM 4540 Spectrometric & Separation Methods (4) CHEM 4600 Inorganic Chemistry (4) Support Courses Required (18 credit hours) MATH SI1210-SI1220 Calculus I & II (8) PHYS PS/SI2210/SI2220 Physics for Scientists (10) Chemistry 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. TEACHING MAJOR Additional Chemistry Courses Required (8 credit hours) CHEM 2600 Lab Safety (1) CHEM 3570 Foundations of Science Education (3) CHEM 4570 Science Teaching Methods (3) CHEM 4800 Independent Research (1) Electives (select at least 7 credit hours) CHEM 3050 Instrumental Analysis (4) CHEM 3070 Biochemistry I (4) CHEM 3080 Biochemistry II (3) CHEM 3410 Physical CHEM I (note prereqs) (4) CHEM 3420 Physical Chemistry II (4) Support Course Required (3 credit hours) HIST 3350 History & Philosophy of Science (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 Cdlege of Education. Suggested Course Sequence Please refer to this program in the online catalog (weber.edu/catalog) and/ or contact the department for a suggested course sequence. Physical Science Composite Teaching Major bachelor's degree See the Department of Physics section in this catalog for program requirements. Chemistry departmental honors Please contact the Chemistry Department for advisement and permission prior to enrolling in Honors courses. » Program Prerequisite: Enroll in the General Honors Program and complete 9 hours of General Honors courses. » Grade Requirements: Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. » Credit Hour Requirements: Fulfill requirements for either Option 1 or Option 2 of the departmental major, of which at least 12 hours must be completed on an Honors basis. A student may receive Chemistry Honors credit in the following courses: Principles of Chemistry (10) Organic Chemistry (10) Quantitative Analysis (4) Instrumental Analysis (4) Biochemistry (7) Biochemical Techniques (1) Physical Chemistry (8) Spectrometric & Separation Mthds (4) Inorganic Chemistry (4) Special Topics in Chemistry (1) Chemical Preparations (1-3) Research & Independent Study (1-5) Senior Seminar (1) In addition, complete a Chemistry Honors Senior Project in CHEM 4800 for a minimum of 2 hours (credit recdved in CHEM 4800 may count as part of the required 12 hours). A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. This written contract must include regularly scheduled sessions with the prof essor. In addition, students will be required to complete a project associated with the course. Projects for each chemistry course (other than CHEM CHEMPS/SI1210-1220 CHEM 2310-2320 CHEM 3000 CHEM 3050 CHEM 3070-3080 CHEM 3090 CHEM 3410-3420 CHEM 4540 CHEM 4600 CHEM 4700 CHEM 4710 CHEM 4800 CHEM 4990 Weber State University 2010-2011 Catalog