The Chemistry
Major follows closely the recommendations of the American Chemical Society.
A major consists of
Chemistry 140, 220, 225, 228, 230, 312, 322, 325,
BIOC 330, BIOC 335, 340, 350 (science
seminar - taken
four times for a total of four credits), and 420 or 430. In addition, two
semesters each of calculus and physics are required. German is the preferred
foreign language for most chemistry majors
but those interested in secondary education should consider Spanish. The culminating experience for chemistry
majors consists of research or an independent study project (Chemistry 420 or 430) and four
semesters of seminar (Chemistry 350).
Chemistry Major Checklist
We highly encourage students to
complete their calculus and physics requirements as early as possible so that
CHEM 312, Physical Chemistry I, and/or CHEM 322, Physical Chemistry II can be taken during the Junior Year.
(Note that CHEM 312 is not a prerequisite for CHEM 322.) This allows students the widest freedom in choosing upper
division electives which suit their interests and provides the greatest
preparation for chemical research.
A model plan of study for an MC
Chemistry Major is outlied in the following table. Spaced throughout the
curriculum are general education courses. These are not specifically
listed in the table since a wide variety of courses are offered which fulfill
the General Education requirements.
Chemistry
Major- Model Plan1,2
|
Year |
Fall
Semester |
Spring
Semester |
|
First |
CHEM 140
General Chemistry (4)
MATH 151
Calculus I3,4 (4)
or MATH
141 Pre-Calculus4(4) or
BIOL
1505 (4) |
CHEM 220
Intro to Analytical Chemistry (3)
CHEM 225
Intro. to Analytical Chemistry Lab (2)
MATH 152
Calculus II, MATH 151 or MATH 141(4)
|
|
Second |
CHEM 228
Organic Chemistry I (4)
PHYS 130
Physics I (4)
(MATH 151
Calculus I, if not earlier)
BIOL 150 if not
earlier |
CHEM 230
Organic Chemistry II (4)
PHYS 132
Physics II (4)
(MATH 152
Calculus II, if not earlier) |
|
Third |
CHEM 312 Physical
Chemistry I (4)
BIOC 330
Biochemistry (3)
BIOC 335
Biochemistry Lab (1)
CHEM 350 Science
Seminar (1) |
CHEM 322 Physical
Chemistry II (4)
CHEM 350 Science
Seminar (1)
|
|
Fourth |
CHEM 430 Research6
(1-3)
CHEM 350 Science
Seminar(1)
Elective (Advanced
Course)7 (3)
CHEM 340 Adv.
Analytical Chemistry8(3)
CHEM 325 Integrated
Lab8 (2) |
CHEM 430 Research6
(1-3)
CHEM 350 Science
Seminar(1)
Elective (Advanced
Course)7
|
|
Legend
Underline indicates that the course
must be taken in sequence.
Semester hours for each course are given in
parentheses |
Notes:
- Incoming students interested in a Chemistry
Major must begin their first semester in CHEM 140, General Chemistry, and
are encouraged to discuss their schedule with a faculty member in the
Chemistry Department before the end of the first week of the Fall Semester.
Students who have AP Chemistry credit must talk to a Chemistry Department
faculty member to discuss placement in the correct course.
- Chemistry majors usually do not take their
Modern Foreign Language (MFL) requirement until their second year.
- Students are highly encouraged to complete the
calculus requirement as soon as possible. Calculus I (MATH 151) is a
pre/co-requisite for Physics I (PHYS 130) and both Calculus I and II and
Physics I and II are prerequisites for Physical Chemistry I and II (CHEM 312
and CHEM 322). Delaying Calculus will therefore delay Physical Chemistry
and may require a heavy load in the senior year.
- Students who have had a pre-calculus or calculus
course should start in Calculus I (MATH 151). Other students may be capable
of beginning in Calculus I (MATH 151); please consult a member of the
Mathematics Department to help make this decision.
- Chemistry majors are strongly encouraged to take
BIOL150 in either their first or second year, as the material will aid their
learning in Biochemistry (BIOC 330). This course will fulfill the Life
Science General Education requirement.
- Research is an option for all chemistry majors
beginning in their second year. CHEM 430 must be taken for a minimum of 3
semester hours of credit for graduation.
- Students are encouraged to take advanced courses in
chemistry. Advanced courses consist of CHEM 362, Advanced Physical
Chemistry, CHEM 370 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, CHEM 380 Advanced Organic
Chemistry, and BIOC 390 Advanced Biochemistry. Advanced courses are usually
offered on an every other year basis. Some students may want to take an
advanced course in their Third Year.
- Advanced Analytical Chemistry and Integrated Lab will
be taught in the Fall semester beginning in the 2009-10 school year;
previously these courses were taught in the Spring semester.
Prepared March 2008 by Laura Moore. (lmoore@monm.edu
)
