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An understanding of chemistry is critical to an understanding
of life and its associated activities. Chemistry and chemical
principles profoundly influence the way we live, communicate
and interact with one another so it is little wonder that a
strong background in chemistry provides a solid foundation
for a variety of careers of major importance in the twenty-first
century. Chemistry is uniquely positioned at the crossroad
between the biological and physical sciences. By exploiting
their understanding of both realms, chemists and other professionals
with strong backgrounds in chemistry have made, and continue
to make, major contributions to improve the human condition.
Major technological and biological discoveries almost always
depend on a fundamental understanding of chemistry and the
pursuit of these discoveries, as a way to improve the world
in which we live, drives those who seek to be a part of the
process.
The Department of Chemistry offers course work and research
in all the major areas of chemistry, organized into programs
leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of
Science. Both degree programs are suitable as terminal degree
programs as well as for preparation for more advanced study
in chemistry and related areas or as preparation for many professional
programs in a variety of career fields. The B.S. program is
more rigorous with respect to required mathematics, physics
and chemistry courses. It is particularly appropriate for those
students who plan a career in the chemical industry or who
intend to pursue advanced degrees in chemistry, biochemistry,
chemical physics or forensics. An attractive number of free
electives in this degree program allows students to take courses
in interdisciplinary focus areas. The B.A. program offers the
greatest degree of flexibility for students who see chemistry
as a springboard into a related career field such as medicine,
pharmacy, law, science writing, teaching or business for example.
Chemistry majors are counseled by Ph.D. chemistry faculty advisors
fully familiar with the many options available in the chemistry
and other departments, so as to optimize each student's program
of study to meet individual needs. The Department of Chemistry
website www.chem.tamu.edu provides additional information about
the degree plans, advising, and career opportunities for chemistry
majors.
Although students may choose a variety of electives and/or
minors in either the B.A. or B.S. degree programs, the following
chemistry tracks have been developed to guide students in choosing
electives.
Chemistry Tracks
In addition to the traditional B.S. degree (which allows
for optional minors) and the traditional B.A. degree (minor
required), the Department of Chemistry offers five tracks
to guide students in their selection of electives for particular
career paths in biological chemistry, environmental chemistry,
chemical education, medicine, dentistry and pharmacy. A
traditional minor requires that all minor courses must
be taken from the same department and approved by the department
granting the minor. These tracks provide the student an
opportunity to replace a traditional minor with a broad
spectrum of elective courses focused, not in a single department,
but in an area of emphasis. A list of the recommended elective
courses for each track may be obtained from the Office
of the Undergraduate Advisor in Room 104 Chemistry Building
or from the Department of Chemistry website at www.chem.tamu.edu.
The approved tracks are:
Biological Chemistry Track
for the B.S. Degree. The biological
chemistry track has been designed for students interested in
pursuing graduate study in biological
chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology or related fields
or a career in the pharmaceutical industry. Students who
wish to enter an M.D./Ph.D. program or medical, dental
or pharmacy school will, in most cases, need to take an
additional advanced biology course beyond those recommended
for this track and should check the admission requirements
for these programs with the Office of Professional School
Advising. Courses in biology, biochemistry, genetics and
statistics are recommended as electives.
Biological Chemistry or Medical,
Dental, Pharmacy School Track for the B.A. Degree. Many students planning
to enter medical, dental, or pharmacy school prefer a bachelor
of arts degree that contains a
large number of elective courses which may be used to satisfy
pre-professional school requirements. With that in mind,
this track recommends an effective way to use some of the
available free electives in the B.A. chemistry program
to satisfy the pre-professional requirements for these
programs. Courses in anatomy, biochemistry, biology, genetics,
and microbiology are recommended. Additional free electives,
of which there will be many, may be used to strengthen
the student's program of study in a manner decided by the
student and the academic advisor.
Environmental Chemistry Track
for the B.S. Degree. Chemistry
plays a major role in most environmental issues and this track
recommends electives in a broad spectrum
of courses designed to prepare students to address environmental
problems from a variety of perspectives. Electives may
be chosen from recommended courses in atmospheric sciences,
bioenvironmental science, biology, geography, geology,
microbiology and oceanography.
Environmental Chemistry Track
for the B.A. Degree. This
environmental chemistry track contains a very large number
of elective courses
and provides even greater opportunity
for students to select electives which provide for a career
focus in environmental chemistry. The large number of electives
makes it possible for students to combine interests in
environmental issues with other interests such as business,
law, and politics. Electives may be chosen from recommended
courses in atmospheric sciences, bioenvironmental science,
biology, geography, geology, geosciences, microbiology
and oceanography.
Chemical Education Track. The chemical
education track provides the student an opportunity to obtain
secondary
teacher certification in
addition to completion of the requirements for a degree
in chemistry. Many students who plan to become high school
chemistry teachers or to pursue a master's degree in chemical
education will find this track attractive. Students must
complete the requirements for secondary teacher certification
as defined by the College of Education and Human Development
(consultation with the College of Education is required).
Cooperative Education Program in Chemistry
Under suitable circumstances, chemistry majors may
participate in a cooperative education program in which
the student alternates periods of attendance at the
University with periods of employment in industry.
This year-round cooperative program of college study
and industrial experience is educationally enriching
and meaningful, and also has the benefit of providing
substantial financial assistance to the student without
unduly prolonging the completion of the B.S. or B.A.
degree program.
Bachelor of Arts
The Bachelor of Arts program, through the availability
of a generous number of electives, gives the student
a firm and broadly based foundation in chemistry, with
the option of pursuing other educational objectives
involving specialization in at least one other field
in depth. This objective is accomplished by means of
the B.A. program flexibility and by the inclusion of
a minor area of study in another discipline or completion
of a track as outlined above. Additional elective hours
allow further diversification.
The B.A. degree offers somewhat more flexibility
than the B.S. program, in terms of tailoring a program
of study which combines chemistry with an interest
in subject areas such as biochemistry, biology, business,
computer science, education, forensics, medicine or
physics. Although the B.A. program may in any specific
case turn out to be a somewhat less technical curriculum,
it meets the needs of many students who plan to use
chemistry as a springboard to a career in chemical
sales, marketing, law, technical writing, teaching
at a pre-college level, science journalism, etc., to
name only a few possibilities.
A B.A. degree in Chemistry coupled with a minor in
Biology, or completion of a biological chemistry track,
is excellent preparation for a variety of careers in
the health-related disciplines. In particular, a B.A.
degree in Chemistry is excellent and proven preparation
for medical and dental schools, and affords the superior
student the opportunity to maintain flexibility for
a broad spectrum of medical or dental careers.
Although not required for the B.A. program, abundant
research opportunities are available to students. The
B.A. program also permits and encourages non-technical
elective courses.
FRESHMAN YEAR
| First Semester |
(Th-Pr)
|
Cr
|
|
Second Semester |
(Th-Pr)
|
Cr
|
| CHEM 100 Horizons in Chemistry |
(1-0) |
1 |
|
CHEM 102 Fund. of Chemistry II |
(3-3) |
4 |
| CHEM 101 Fund. of Chemistry I |
(3-3) |
4 |
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or |
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| or |
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CHEM 104 Chemistry of the Elements |
(3-0) |
3 |
| CHEM 103 Structure and Bonding |
(3-0) |
3 |
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and |
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| and |
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CHEM 114 Qualitative Analysis |
(0-3) |
1 |
| CHEM 113 Physical and Chemical Prin. |
(0-3) |
1 |
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HIST 106 History of the U.S. |
(3-0) |
3 |
| ENGL 104 Comp. and Rhetoric |
(3-0) |
3 |
|
MATH 152 Engr. Mathematics II |
(3-2) |
|
| HIST 105 History of the U.S. |
(3-0) |
3 |
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or |
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| MATH 151 Engr. Mathematics I |
(3-2) |
|
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MATH 172 Calculus |
(4-0) |
4 |
| or |
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Elective |
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3 |
| MATH 171 Analytic Geom. and Calculus |
(4-0) |
4 |
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* KINE 199 Required Physical Activity |
(0-2) |
1 |
| * KINE 198 Health and Fitness Activity |
(0-2) |
1 |
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15 |
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16 |
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SOPHOMORE YEAR
| CHEM 227a Organic Chemistry I |
(3-0)
|
3
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CHEM 228a Organic Chemistry II |
(3-0)
|
3
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| CHEM 231 Tech. of Organic Chemistry |
(1-3) |
2 |
|
CHEM 234 Org. Synth. and Anly. IV |
(1-6) |
3 |
| PHYS 201 College Physics or PHYS 218 Mechanics |
(3-3) |
4 |
|
PHYS 202 College Physics or PHYS 208 Electricity and Optics |
(3-3) |
4 |
| Electives |
|
6 |
|
POLS 206 American Natl. Govt. |
(3-0) |
3 |
| |
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15 |
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Elective |
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3 |
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16 |
JUNIOR YEAR
| CHEM 315 Quantitative Analysis |
(3-0)
|
3
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CHEM 324 Physical Chemistry II |
(3-0)
|
3
|
| CHEM 318 Quantitative Analysis Lab |
(0-3)
|
1
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CHEM 326 Physical Chemistry Lab. II |
(0-3)
|
1
|
| CHEM 323 Physical Chemistry I |
(3-0)
|
3
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|
Electives |
|
12
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| CHEM 325 Physical Chemistry Lab. I |
(0-3) |
1 |
|
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|
16 |
| POLS 207 State and Local Govt. |
(3-0) |
3 |
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| Electives |
|
6 |
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17 |
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SENIOR YEAR
| CHEM 481 Seminar |
(1-0)
|
1
|
|
Advanced chemistry elective |
|
3
|
| Advanced chemistry elective |
|
3 |
|
Electives |
|
13 |
| Electives |
|
13 |
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16 |
| |
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17 |
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Bachelor of Science
The B.S. program in Chemistry is arranged so that
a student obtains a comprehensive, solid foundation
in all of the major branches of chemistry, combined
with a suitable measure of individual flexibility.
The latter objective is met in part by a strong emphasis
on involving the undergraduate B.S. chemistry major
in exciting, innovative, state-of-the-art research
programs. Most students in the B.S. program become
involved in research during their junior year, and
continue this until graduation. Students frequently
receive research scholarships and fellowships which
include opportunities for summer research programs.
It is not uncommon for an undergraduate chemistry major
to be a coauthor of scientific publications in major
research journals before graduation.
Undergraduate chemistry research activities involve
substantial use of modern scientific equipment, including
major instrumentation. The student involved in this
activity also gains considerable insight into the profession
by means of substantial individual contact with chemistry
department faculty.
The B.S. degree in Chemistry is the appropriate program
for students planning advanced degree programs in chemistry,
biochemistry, forensics, chemical physics, and other
fields. Students planning careers in chemical industry
should also choose the B.S. degree in Chemistry. Students
may wish to choose electives suggested in the biological
or environmental chemistry tracks. This degree program
satisfies fully the accreditation requirements of the
American Chemical Society.
FRESHMAN YEAR
| First Semester |
(Th-Pr)
|
Cr
|
|
Second Semester |
(Th-Pr)
|
Cr
|
| CHEM 100 Horizons in Chemistry |
(1-0) |
1 |
|
CHEM 102 Fund. of Chemistry II |
(3-3) |
4 |
| CHEM 101 Fund. of Chemistry I |
(3-3) |
4 |
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or |
|
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| or |
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CHEM 104 Chemistry of the Elements |
(3-0) |
3 |
| CHEM 103 Structure and Bonding |
(3-0) |
3 |
|
and |
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| and |
|
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|
CHEM 114 Qualitative Analysis |
(0-3) |
1 |
| CHEM 113 Physical and Chemical Prin. |
(0-3) |
1 |
|
HIST 106 History of the U.S. |
(3-0) |
3 |
| ENGL 104 Comp. and Rhetoric |
(3-0) |
3 |
|
MATH 152 Engr. Mathematics II |
(3-2) |
|
| HIST 105 History of the U.S. |
(3-0) |
3 |
|
or |
|
|
| MATH 151 Engr. Mathematics I |
(3-2) |
|
|
MATH 172 Calculus |
(4-0) |
4 |
| or |
|
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|
PHYS 218 Mechanics |
(3-3) |
4 |
| MATH 171 Analytic Geom. and Calculus |
(4-0) |
4 |
|
* KINE 199 Required Physical Activity |
(0-2) |
1 |
| * KINE 198 Health and Fitness Activity |
(0-2) |
1 |
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16 |
| |
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16 |
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SOPHOMORE YEAR
| CHEM 227a Organic Chemistry I |
(3-0)
|
3
|
|
CHEM 228a Organic Chemistry II |
(3-0)
|
3
|
| CHEM 231 Tech. of Organic Chemistry |
(1-3) |
2 |
|
CHEM 234 Organic Synth. and Anly. IV |
(1-6) |
3 |
| MATH 221 Several Variable Calculus |
(4-0) |
|
|
CHEM 323 Physical Chemistry I |
(3-0) |
3 |
| or |
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|
Advanced mathematics elective |
|
3 |
| MATH 253 Engr. Mathematics III |
(3-2) |
4 |
|
Elective |
|
3 |
| PHYS 208 Electricity and Optics |
(3-3) |
4 |
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|
15 |
| Elective |
|
3 |
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16 |
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JUNIOR YEAR
| CHEM 315 Quantitative Analysis |
(3-0)
|
3
|
|
CHEM 334 Exptl. Phys. Chem. II |
(0-6)
|
2
|
| CHEM 324 Physical Chemistry |
(3-0) |
3 |
|
POLS 207 State and Local Govt. |
(3-0) |
3 |
| CHEM 325 Physical Chemistry Lab. I |
(0-3) |
1 |
|
Advanced chemistry elective |
|
3 |
| POLS 206 American Natl. Govt. |
(3-0) |
3 |
|
Electives |
|
9 |
| Electives |
|
6 |
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|
17 |
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16 |
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SENIOR YEAR
| CHEM 415 Analytical Chemistry |
(3-0)
|
3
|
|
CHEM 433 Adv. Inorganic Chem. Lab |
(0-6)
|
2
|
| CHEM 434 Analytical Instrum. Lab. |
(0-6) |
2 |
|
CHEM 491 Research |
|
4 |
| CHEM 462 Inorganic Chemistry |
(3-0) |
3 |
|
Advanced chemistry elective |
|
3 |
| CHEM 481 Seminar |
(1-0) |
1 |
|
Electives |
|
7 |
| CHEM 491 Research |
|
2 |
|
|
|
16 |
| Electives |
|
5 |
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16 |
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