The Chemistry Major
Chemistry, as pure science, seeks to describe and make comprehensible the nature and transformations of matter. As applied science, it provides society with knowledge and tools to achieve its material purposes. By coupling creative thought with experimentation, the study of chemistry contributes to a liberal education.
The department emphasizes laboratory work in its curriculum. Students have excellent facilities for independent projects and study, and majors will get "hands-on" experience with modern instrumentation in several areas of chemistry. A variety of microcomputers and graphics workstations are used for data acquisition, simulation, and analysis in all courses. An active summer program provides further opportunities for intensive research.
Required are Chemistry 129, 210, 221-222, 363, 499 (four credits), and eight credits from 325, 330, 332, 358, 364, or 423. Also required are Mathematics 131 and 133 and Physics 131-132.
A major in chemistry may lead to a career in chemical research or education. It also serves those who seek to enter medical or engineering professions and those wishing to pursue graduate work in fields such as biochemistry, molecular biology, physiology, pharmacology, geology, environmental science, nutrition, and materials science. The department's program is approved by the American Chemical Society through its Committee on Professional Training.
For more information...
- Academic Catalog has full details of the chemistry program, including all course descriptions.
- Academic Planning for First-Year Students, Office of Student Affairs - Academic Advising.
Chemistry Courses for 2012-2013
Please visit the Registrar website for current information on days/times/locations, and changes to the curriculum during a particular semester.
Fall 2012 |
Spring 2013 |
| CHM 129-01: General Chemistry (Hernandez-Soto) | CHM 129-01: General Chemistry (Trimmer) |
| CHM 129-02: General Chemistry (Mobley) | CHM 129-02: General Chemistry (Sharpe) |
| CHM 129-03: General Chemistry (Levandoski) | CHM 129-03: General Chemistry (Hernandez-Soto) |
| CHM 129L-01: Gen. Chem. Lab (Ortiz) | CHM 129L-01: Gen. Chem. Lab (Leggans) |
| CHM 129L-02: Gen. Chem. Lab (Swartz) | CHM 129L-02: Gen. Chem. Lab (Trimmer) |
| CHM 210-01: Inorg. & Anal. Chem. w/ lab (Sharpe/Graham) | CHM 210-01: Inorg. & Anal. Chem. w/ lab(Lyons) |
| CHM 221-01: Organic Chem. I (Mobley) | CHM 210-02: Inorg. & Anal. Chem. w/ lab (Sharpe/Graham) |
| CHM 221-02: Organic Chem. I (Sieck) | CHM 222-01: Organic Chem. II (Leggans) |
| CHM 221-03: Organic Chem. I (Leggans) | CHM 222-02: Organic Chem. II (Sieck) |
| CHM 221-04: Organic Chem. I (Trimmer) | CHM 222-03: Organic Chem. II (Swartz) |
| CHM 221L-01: Org. Chem. I Lab (Sieck) | CHM 222L-01: Org. Chem. II Lab (Sieck) |
| CHM 221L-02: Org. Chem. I Lab (Leggans) | CHM 222L-02: Org. Chem. II Lab (Leggans) |
| CHM 221L-03: Org. Chem. I Lab (Leggans) | CHM 222L-03: Org. Chem. II Lab (Sieck) |
| CHM 221L-04: Org. Chem. I Lab (Swartz) | CHM 222L-04: Org. Chem. II Lab (Leggans) |
| CHM 221L-05: Org. Chem. I Lab (Mobley) | CHM 363-01: Phys. Chem. I w/ lab (Hernandez-Soto) |
| CHM 221L-06: Org. Chem. I Lab (Mobley) | CHM 364-01: Phys. Chem. II w/ lab (Marzluff) |
| CHM 221L-07: Org. Chem. I Lab (Leggans) | CHM 423-01: Adv. Inorg. Chem. (Mobley) |
| CHM 325-01: Adv. Org. Chem. (Sieck) | |
| CHM 332-01: Biophysical Chemistry w/ lab (Levandoski) | |
| CHM 358-01: Instrumental Analysis (Lyons) | |
| CHM 363-01: Physical Chem. I (Marzluff) | |
| CHM 363L-01: Phys. Chem. I Lab (Marzluff) | |
| CHM 363L-02: Phys. Chem. I Lab (Marzluff) |
