The A.R. Smith Department of Chemistry (CHE)
Thomas C. Rhyne, Chair
Nicole S. Bennett
Steven J. Breiner
Lawrence E. Brown
Claudia P. Cartaya-Marin
Cassandra T. Eagle
Grant N. Holder
Kasey D. Kovalcik
Michael B. Ramey
Dale E. Wheeler
Stephen D. Williams
Robert J. Yoblinski
Adjunct Faculty
Andrew P. Mason
The objectives of the A.R. Smith Department of Chemistry are to prepare
students in chemistry for careers in industry, government service, high school
and junior college level teaching and for continuing study in chemistry and
related areas at the graduate or professional school level. The department also
strives to provide a basic understanding of the principles of chemistry and
physical science related to all areas of scientific study and to provide the
student with an appreciation for the impact of science and technology in
today's society.
All majors in chemistry require a minimum of 122 semester hours for the
degree. The Bachelor of Arts degree requires a minor. In addition to core
curriculum, major and minor requirements, electives must be taken to meet the
total required minimum hours. Two semester hours of free electives OUTSIDE the
major discipline are required.
A major in chemistry leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree consists of 32
semester hours above the 1000 level. The required courses are: CHE 2201 and
2203, 2202 and 2204, 2210, 3000, 3301-3302, 3303, 3304, 3404, 3405, 4000, 4400
and five semester hours elected from other chemistry courses. Chemistry 3520
and 4610 are not accepted. The chemistry major must take PHY 1150-1151; an
additional six to eight hours in either astronomy, geology, biology, or physics
(courses at the 1000 level and 3350 are not accepted); and MAT 1110 and 1120.
CHE 4560, Instrumental Methods of Analysis, and CHE 4580, Biochemistry I, are
strongly recommended. If CHE 4560 and 4580 are chosen, this degree is approved
by the American Chemical Society's Committee on Professional Training. A
candidate for the Bachelor of Arts degree may count NOT more than a total of 40
hours above core curriculum requirements in Chemistry.
The Bachelor of Arts degree as described in the preceding paragraph has been
approved by the American Chemical Society's Committee on Professional Training.
A minor in chemistry consists of at least 20 semester hours: CHE 1101, 1110
and 1102, 1120 (or equivalent) and twelve to fourteen semester hours of
chemistry in two or more areas of chemistry from the following: analytical,
biochemistry, inorganic, organic, and physical. The twelve to fourteen hours
must include laboratory experiences in at least two different areas.
A major in chemistry leading to the Bachelor of Science degree consists of
at least 23 semester hours above the freshman level. The required courses are
CHE 2201 and 2203, 2210, 3000, 3301, 3303, 3404, and seven hours selected from
other chemistry courses. The chemistry major must take PHY 1150-1151; an
additional six to eight hours in either astronomy, biology, geology, or physics
(courses at the 1000 level and 3350 are not accepted); and MAT 1110 and 1120.
The student must select a concentration in a career support area. This
concentration must be approved by the department upon entering this degree
program. Some concentrations currently available are listed below:
Certified Chemist Concentration. The required courses, in addition to
those listed above, are CHE 2202, 2204, 3302, 3304, 3405, 4000, 4400 or
4510, 4560, and 4580. Chemistry 3520 and 4610 are not accepted. A course(s)
in computer programming is strongly recommended. This degree has been
approved by the American Chemical Society's Committee on Professional
Training.
Pre-professional and Paramedical Concentration. CHE 2202 and 2204, and
4580 must be selected. The required biology courses are: BIO 1110, 2001,
3301, 3306, 3307, 3308, and 3309; BIO 3314 and 3800 are recommended.
(Appropriate substitutions may be made with the approval of the
chairperson.)
Marketing and Business Concentration. Additional required chemistry
courses are: CHE 2202 and 2204. Required marketing and business courses:
ACC 1100, ECO 2030, MKT 3050, MKT 3220, MKT 3230, MKT 3900. Recommended
electives: ACC 2110, ECO 2040, ECO 2100, LAW 2150, MKT 3250. Completing
the required marketing courses listed above with an overall GPA of at
least 2.00 qualifies a student to minor in Marketing.
Forensic Science Concentration. The required courses are CHE 2202, 2204,
4560, 4580, 4581; CJ 1100, 2150, 3400, 3405; CJ/ANT 3305; BIO 1110, 3800;
and STT 2810.
Environmental Concentration. CHE 2202 and 2204, and 4560 must be
selected for the chemistry core and BIO 1110 and GLY 1101 will fulfill
the "other sciences" requirement. Other courses required for the
concentration are: CHE 4620, BIO 3302, GLY 1103, STT 2810, ECO 2030,
GHY 1010, GHY 3100 and one of the following: PS 2130 or PS 3280.
Recommended electives are P&R 1100, GHY 3110, GHY 4820, GLY 4620, CHE
3302, CHE 3304, and CS 1440.
Other Concentrations. Additional concentrations to prepare the chemistry
major to pursue other career opportunities may be developed in consultation
with the chairperson of the Department of Chemistry and must be
individually approved.
A major in chemistry leading to the Bachelor of Science degree and teacher
licensure consists of at least 24 semester hours above the freshman level. The
required courses are either CHE 2101 and 2203; or 2201 and 2203, and 2202 and
2204; CHE 2210, 3000, 3301, 3303, 3404, 3520, and additional hours selected
from other chemistry courses to make a total of at least 24 semester hours.
CHE 4580, Biochemistry I, is recommended. Experience as a tutor through the
Learning Assistance Program or the Supplemental Instruction Program is strongly
recommended. The chemistry major must take PHY 1150-1151; BIO 1110 and GLY
1101; MAT 1110 and 1120; and GS 4403 and RE 4630 (minimum grade of "C" required
in GS 4403 and RE 4630). This program also provides an endorsement in physical
science. In order to obtain a secondary science endorsement, a total of at
least twelve hours must be taken in either biology or geology or physics. Each
additional science endorsement requires at least twelve hours of coursework in
a specific science area. For information on necessary professional education
requirements for secondary education licensure, see the Department of
Curriculum and Instruction.
All junior and senior students majoring in chemistry are expected to
participate in weekly seminar discussion periods each semester in residence.
HONORS PROGRAM IN CHEMISTRY
The A.R. Smith Department of Chemistry offers an honors program in chemistry.
Admissions to the honors program requires completion of Introductory Chemistry
I and II, Organic Chemistry I or Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry and a
minimum grade point average, both overall and in the major, of 3.20. To
graduate with honors in chemistry, a student must have a minimum grade point
average of 3.45, overall and in chemistry, and must take nine semester hours of
chemistry honors credits with a B average or better, including CHE 4000
(Chemistry Seminar with honors) and CHE 4510 (Chemistry Honors Thesis).
Students may arrange to take specific chemistry courses on an honors basis by
negotiating an honors contract with the course instructor before class begins.
The honors contract, which was developed by the Department of Chemistry Honors
Committee, allows the student to receive honors credit for a regular course in
chemistry by specifying the additional assignments that the student should
perform in order to receive honors credit. The departmental honors committee
must approve the honors contract.
COURSES OF INSTRUCTION IN CHEMISTRY (GSC, CHE)
This catalog reflects only the fall and spring semester courses. Courses
offered in summer terms can be found in the Summer Sessions Bulletin.
(For a description of the course abbreviations used in the following list of
courses, see the index for abbreviations.)