2006-2008 Catalog of Courses

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

College of Natural Sciences

www.chem.uni.edu/

Staff:

W. Harwood, Head. D. Bartak, J. Bumpus, R. Chin, S. Coon, D. Del Carlo, J. Elbert, M. Elioff, N. Goonesekere, C. Hanson, K. Manfredi, P. Rider, I. Simet, N. Simet, W. Stigliani, L. Strauss.

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers the following undergraduate programs.  Specific requirements for these programs are listed within this Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry section in the following order:

Undergraduate Majors (B.S.)

Chemistry

Biochemistry

Environmental Chemistry Emphasis

Undergraduate Majors (B.A.)

Chemistry

Combined B.A./M.S. Program Chemistry

Chemistry-Teaching

Chemistry-Marketing

Minors

Chemistry

Chemistry-Teaching

Major programs are offered by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in two  baccalaureate degree areas: the Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of Arts, and three master's degree areas: Master of Arts, Master of Science, and Professional Science Master.

Students considering a baccalaureate chemistry major should complete two semesters of general chemistry, 860:044 and 860:048, in the freshman year. Well-prepared students may be permitted to take 860:070, an accelerated course in general chemistry, during their first semester. It is strongly recommended that chemistry majors complete requirements in mathematics and physics within the first two years.

Bachelor of Science Degree Programs

Chemistry Major

The B.S. Chemistry major requires a minimum of 126 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 126 hours. Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.

The Bachelor of Science major in Chemistry is accredited by the American Chemical Society. This program is recommended for students who wish to prepare for careers as professional chemists. It also provides the most complete preparation for post-graduate study in the field of chemistry.

Notes:

To satisfy American Chemical Society guidelines for certification of the Chemistry major, the two hours of 860:180 Undergraduate Research required for this program must be taken after completion of either 860:140 Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics or 860:141 Physical Chemistry: Kinetics, Quantum Mechanics, and Spectroscopy. In addition, completion of a final written report is required.

The elective course should be chosen with the help of the major advisor to assure consistency on these certification guidelines of the American Chemical Society; an appropriate advanced course in another science may be substituted with department head approval.

Students wishing to earn a non-certified Bachelor of Science degree may omit 860:145, 860:149, and 860:154, but must include 3 additional elective hours in chemistry at the 100-level or higher.

Biochemistry Major

The B.S. Biochemistry major requires a minimum of 126 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 126 hours. Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.

The Bachelor of Science Biochemistry major is accredited by the American Chemical Society. This major prepares students for careers and/or advanced study in biochemistry. It also provides partial preparation appropriate for medical school and other health-related programs.

Emphasis--Environmental Chemistry

The B.S. Environmental Chemistry emphasis requires a minimum of 126 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 126 hours. Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.

This emphasis prepares students for careers in the area of environmental chemistry. This degree is also appropriate for students planning graduate work in multidisciplinary fields including environmental science.

*Students may substitute both 920:053 and 920:054 for 920:024 if 920:123 is selected. Taking either 920:024 or both 920:053 and 920:054 will satisfy Category 5B of the Liberal Arts Core.

Emphasis--Honors Research

This emphasis is available to qualified students pursuing the Bachelor of Science program by invitation at the beginning of their junior year. Completion of Honors Research requires 5 credit hours in 860:180 Undergraduate Research (at least 2 hours of which must be taken after completion of 860:140 Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics or 860:141 Physical Chemistry: Kinetics, Quantum Mechanics, and Spectroscopy) and the writing of a senior research thesis. The research credit may be applied to the elective hours of the B.S. degree.

Bachelor of Arts Degree Programs

Chemistry Major

The B.A. Chemistry major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours. Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.

This program provides experience in all basic areas of chemistry. With appropriate choice of university electives, the B.A. Chemistry major meets the needs of pre-medical students and students preparing for additional study in related areas such as biochemistry, industrial hygiene, pharmacology and medicinal chemistry, clinical chemistry, and toxicology. It is also suitable for students who wish to combine a chemistry major with a major in another discipline.

Combined B.A./M.S. Program Chemistry

The B.A./M.S. degree program is a five-year program offered on the thesis option only, leading to both the B.A. and M.S. degrees in chemistry. This program prepares students for doctoral graduate studies in chemistry and it provides training for work as a chemist in industrial and government laboratories. Students interested in this program can declare their intent by the end of the junior year, provided they have completed 860:141 and have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or above. An Application for Admission to Graduate Study should be completed and the student's interest in the Combined B.A./M.S. Program in Chemistry indicated on the application itself.

Once admitted to the program, undergraduate students (who are classified as seniors) may register for graduate credit as a senior, with the approval of the department head (see guidelines on page xxx). The student presents a signed Student Request form (with appropriate signatures) when registering for graduate credit as a senior. The combined total of course credits, both undergraduate and graduate, may not exceed 15 hours in a semester or 8 hours in a summer session. Graduate work completed on the early admission basis will be counted as graduate credit only if the student actually earns the bachelor's degree within one year from the time the student took the course and will not be counted toward the undergraduate degree. Students must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College and the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry upon transition from undergraduate to graduate status at the end of the senior year. Actual admission to graduate study and classification as a graduate student commences the semester after the student has completed the baccalaureate.

Refer to the M.S. Chemistry major for program requirements.

Chemistry Major--Teaching

The B.A. ChemistryBTeaching major requires a minimum of 130 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements, the Professional Education Requirements (page xxx), and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 130 hours. Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.

This program provides preparation for chemistry teachers.

Chemistry-Marketing Major

The B.A. Chemistry-Marketing major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements and  the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours. Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.

This program provides preparation for students interested in the sales and marketing aspects of the chemical industry.

Note: Students on this major are strongly encouraged to complete 130:108. Additional prerequisites for 130:108 are 150:080, 800:072, 920:020, and 920:070.

*All listed marketing courses have either 920:024 or 920:053 as a prerequisite. Either 920:024 or both 920:053 and 920:054 will satisfy Category 5B of the Liberal Arts Core.

Minors

Chemistry Minor

Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.

Chemistry Minor--Teaching

Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.

The Chemistry-Minor-Teaching provides for second endorsement approval by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners and requires first endorsement approval (major) in another science discipline or general science.

*Students seeking greater familiarity with organic chemistry may substitute 860:120 and 860:123.