College of Science
Curricula in Chemistry
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. 5
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 | or |
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or |
CHEM 104 Chemistry of the Elements | (3-0) | 3 | |||
| CHEM 103 Structure and Bonding | (3-0) | 3 | and |
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and |
CHEM 114 Qualitative Analysis | (0-3) | 1 | |||
| CHEM 113 Physical and Chemical Prin. | (0-3) | 1 | HIST 106 History of the U.S. 1 | (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. 1 | (3-0) | 3 | or |
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| MATH 151 Engr. Mathematics I | (3-2) | MATH 172 Calculus | (4-0) | 4 | ||
or |
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 | 16 | |||
| 16 |
SOPHOMORE YEAR
| First Semester | (Th-Pr) | Cr | Second Semester | (Th-Pr) | Cr | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM 227a Organic Chemistry I 3 | (3-0) | 3 | CHEM 228a Organic Chemistry II 3 | (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 315 Quantitative Analysis | (3-0) | 3 | ||
or |
Advanced mathematics elective 4 | 3 | ||||
| MATH 253 Engr. Mathematics III | (3-2) | 4 | Elective 2 | 3 | ||
| PHYS 208 Electricity and Optics | (3-3) | 4 | 15 |
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| Elective 2 | 3 | |||||
16 |
JUNIOR YEAR
| First Semester | (Th-Pr) | Cr | Second Semester | (Th-Pr) | Cr | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM 323 Physical Chemistry | (3-0) | 3 | CHEM 324 Physical Chemistry | (3-0) | 3 | |
| CHEM 325 Physical Chemistry Lab. I | (0-3) | 1 | CHEM 334 Exptl. Phys. Chem. II | (0-6) | 2 | |
| CHEM 362 Descrip. Inorganic Chemistry | (3-0) | 3 | CHEM 433 Adv. Inorganic Lab | (0-6) | 2 | |
| POLS 206 American Natl. Govt. | (3-0) | 3 | POLS 207 State and Local Govt. | (3-0) | 3 | |
| Electives 2 | 6 | Electives 2 | 7 | |||
16 |
17 |
SENIOR YEAR
| First Semester | (Th-Pr) | Cr | Second Semester | (Th-Pr) | Cr | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM 415 Analytical Chemistry | (3-0) | 3 | CHEM 491 Research 6 | 4 | ||
| CHEM 434 Analytical Instrum. Lab. | (0-6) | 2 | Advanced chemistry elective 5 | 3 | ||
| CHEM 481 Seminar | (1-0) | 1 | Electives 2 | 9 | ||
| CHEM 491 Research 6 | 2 | 16 |
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| Advanced Chemistry Elective 5 | (3-0) | 3 | ||||
| Electives 2 | 5 | |||||
16 |
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Total Hours |
128 |
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NOTES:
- Students may substitute any 6 hours of American history courses approved by the Department of History to fulfill this requirement, but no more than 3 hours may be in Texas history. Students seeking teacher certification must take HIST 105 and 106.
- These electives must include 12 hours of courses which meet the humanities (3 hours), visual and performing arts (3 hours), social and behavioral sciences (3 hours) and communication (3 hours) requirements of the University Core Curriculum. In addition, 6 hours of courses must be in the area of international and cultural diversity. These may be in addition to the previous 12 hours of University Core Curriculum courses, or if a course in this category satisfies another area of the Core, it can be used to meet both requirements. Electives should be chosen in consultation with the chemistry advisor. Electives recommended in the various track programs should be strongly considered.
- This is a special section of the course for chemistry majors.
- Students should choose MATH 304, 308, STAT 211 or another MATH or STAT course approved by the chemistry advisor.
- The advanced chemistry electives must be selected from CHEM 446, 462, 464, 466, 470, and BICH 410, 411 440, 441 or PHYS 309. Students wishing to complete an American Chemical Society certified degree program must take at least one semester of biochemistry (i.e. BICH 410 or 440). Graduate-level courses are encouraged for qualified students.
- The total hours of CHEM 485 and 491 taken by B.S. chemistry majors on a graded (A-F) basis may not exceed 15. Additional hours of these courses may be taken on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.
* University Core Curriculum, item 7.