Undergraduate Programs
The department offers several programs leading to a baccalaureate degree that fulfills the career objectives of the students:
1. Chemistry-Professional: A minimum of 44 semester hours is required. This program is for students who desire a rigorous study in chemistry but whose career does not require an American Chemical Society approved curriculum.
2. Chemistry Concentration: This program is recommended for students who want careers in health related professions and teaching at pre-college level. It requires at least 33 hours of chemistry.
Students must also have a minor with this program. Depending the field, it may require 18- 27 credit hours.
The chemistry courses required are listed below:
General Chemistry I (CHEM 1110 and 1111) 4 hrs
General Chemistry II (CHEM 1120 and 1121) 4 hrs
Organic Chemistry I Lecture (CHEM 2010) 3 hrs
Organic Chemistry Lab I (CHEM 2011) 2 hrs
Organic Chemistry Lecture II (CHEM 2020) 3 hrs
Organic Chemistry Lab II (CHEM 2021) 2 hrs
Quantitative Analysis Lecture (CHEM 2220)
2 hrs
Pre-req to CHEM 3710 and 3750
Quantitative Analysis Lab (CHEM 2221)
2 hrs
Pre-req to CHEM 3710 and 3750
Principles of Physical Chemistry (CHEM 3710) 3 hrs
Intro to Integrated Lab (CHEM 3611)
2 hrs
(Writing Intensive Course)
Forensic Chemistry (CHEM 3550)
3 hrs
(Oral Intensive)
Additional Chemistry Courses 3 hrs
The students are supposed to sign up for General Physics (Non calculus
based)
Physics 2010 4 hrs
Physics 2020 4 hrs
Oral Intensive Requirements:
Students must complete a minimum of two oral communication intensive (OCI)
courses. At least ONE of these courses must be in the student's major or
minor.
3. Chemistry-ACS: This program is designed for students who want to pursue a graduate degree in chemistry, employment in industry or other advanced studies in which proficiency in chemistry is essential. The curriculum is based on the recommendations of the American Chemical Society (ACS). A total of 53 hours of credit in chemistry is required.
4. Biochemistry Concentration: A concentration in biochemistry is now available for a chemistry major. It requires a minimum of 32 semester hours in chemistry courses and 29 hours of courses in biological science. The 29 hours includes courses in biochemistry.
Chemistry Minor: This program is for those students who major in a field which can benefit by having the basic core courses in chemistry. It requires 26 hours of chemistry.
The course requirements for the minor in Chemistry are listed below:
General Chemistry I (CHEM 1110 and 1111) 4 hrs
General Chemistry II (CHEM 1120 and 1121) 4 hrs
Organic Chemistry I Lecture (CHEM 2010) 3 hrs
Organic Chemistry Lab I (CHEM 2011) 2 hrs
Organic Chemistry Lecture II (CHEM 2020) 3 hrs
Organic Chemistry Lab II (CHEM 2021) 2 hrs
Quantitative Analysis Lecture (CHEM 2220)
2 hrs
Pre-req to CHEM 3710 and 3750
Quantitative Analysis Lab (CHEM 2221)
2 hrs
Pre-req to CHEM 3710 and 3750
Principles of Physical Chemistry (CHEM 3710) 3 hrs
Intro to Integrated Lab (CHEM 3611)
2 hrs
(Writing Intensive Course)
Also special topics of interest to both undergraduate and graduate chemistry students are offered regularly by faculty or area industrial chemists. Cooperative internship programs with local industries are available for qualified students so that these students can gain on-the-job experience in an area that they might consider seeking employment. Chemistry majors are able to conduct research and participate in faculty projects within the department, thus gaining valuable experience in all aspects of chemical research including literature review, experimental and problem solving skills, and the opportunity to go to ACS conferences. Also, the Department has all its offerings available in the evenings on a rotational basis for the benefit of those students who are employed full time. The chemistry department has a very active Student Affiliate Chapter of the American Chemical Society. The affiliates are involved with the organization of the weekly seminars, free tutorial services, activities for Chemistry Week and with regional ACS conferences.
Updated: Sept. 27 , 2009- R. Mohseni
