American Chemical Society
Approved Program

Department of Chemistry and Physics

Grant Science Building

Phone: 570.662.4531

Fax: 570.662.4107

Chair: Dr. Shaker Ramasamy rgnanase@mnsfld.edu
Secretary: Jenny Zeafla jzeafla@mnsfld.edu



Chemistry Degree Programs and Minors


Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Core Courses

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Chemistry Concentration), B.S.

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (ACS Certified), B.S.

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Biochemistry Concentration), B.S.

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Forensic Science Concentration, B.S.

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Nanotechnology Concentration), B.S.

Bachelor of Science In Education, B.S.E.

Chemistry Minor

Forensic Science Minor


 

 


Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Core Courses, 49 s.h.

All students with a concentration in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, or Forensic Science must take the following core classes: (For the ACS-certified B.S. degree students are required to take CHM 3341 and 2-3 credits of CHM 4490. Please talk to a faculty advisor for more  information about the ACS-certified B.S. degree)

(*courses with asterisk may also satisfy General Education requirements)

Course Number Course Name S.H.
     
CHM 1111* General Chemistry I 4
CHM 1112* General Chemistry II 4
CHM 3301 Organic Chemistry I 4
CHM 3302 Organic Chemistry II 4
CHM 3311 Quantitative Analysis 4
CHM 3321 Physical Chemistry I 4
CHM 3332 Instrumental Analysis 4
CHM 4410 Chemistry Seminar 1
CHM 4410 Chemistry Seminar 1
MA 2231* Calculus I 4
MA 2232* Calculus II 4
MA xxxx* Math Elective (MA 125 or higher) 3
PHY 2210* General Physics I 4
PHY 2211* General Physics II 4
     
Total Semester Hours for Core Chemistry Courses 49

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Chemistry Concentration), 21 s.h..

In addition to the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Core Courses listed above, students must also complete the following additional coursework.

Course Number Course Name S.H.
     
CHM 3322 Physical Chemistry II 4
CHM 4420 Qualitative Organic Chemistry 3
CHM 4431 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 4
CHM xxxx Chemistry Electives (CHM 3341, 4421, 4432) 6
MA 2233 Calculus III 4
     
Total Semester Hours for Additional Chemistry Courses 21

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Biochemistry Concentration), 21 s.h.

In addition to the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Core Courses listed above, students must also complete the following additional coursework.

Course Number Course Name S.H.
     
BI 3370 Cell Biology 4
BI xxxx Biology Electives (BI 3310, 3371, 3372, 374, 3375) 6
CHM 3322 Physical Chemistry II  
  -or- 4
CHM 4431 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry  
CHM 3341 Biochemistry 4
CHM 4420 Qualitative Organic Chemistry  
  -or- 3
CHM 4421 Advanced Organic Chemistry  
     
Total Semester Hours for Additional Chemistry Courses 49

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Forensic Concentration), 24 s.h.

In addition to the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Core Courses listed above, students must also complete the following additional coursework.

Course Number Course Name S.H.
     
SCI 1104 Introduction to Forensic Science 3
CHM 3264 Chemical Methods in Forensic Science 3
CHM 4420 Qualitative Organic Chemistry 3
PHY 3264 Physical Methods in Forensic Science 3
MA 2233 Calculus III 4
     
One of the following courses:  
     
CJA 3262 Investigation and Interrogation 3
CJA 3336 Criminalistics 3
CJA 3355 Evidence and Criminal Procedure 3
     
Two of the following courses:  
     
CHM 3322 Physical Chemistry II 4
CHM 4431 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 4
CHM 3341 Biochemistry 4
BI 3370 Cell Biology 4
     
Total Semester Hours for Additional Chemistry Courses 24

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Nanotechnology Concentration), 21-22 s.h.

In addition to the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Core Courses listed above, students must also complete the following additional coursework.

Course Number Course Name S.H.
     
SCI 3270 Nanotechnology Laboratory Experience 18
   
One of the following courses:  
     
CHM 3322 Physical Chemistry II 4
CHM 4431 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 4
CHM 4420 Qualitative Organic Chemistry 4
CHM 4421 Advanced Organic Chemistry 3
     
Total Semester Hours for Core Chemistry Courses 21-22

Bachelor of Science In Education, B.S.E., 126 s.h.

(*courses with asterisk may also satisfy General Education requirements)

Course Number Course Name S.H.
     
BI 3370* Cell Biology 4
CHM 1111* General Chemistry I 4
CHM 1112* General Chemistry II 4
CHM 3301 Organic Chemistry I 4
CHM 3302 Quantitative Analysis 4
CHM 3311 Quantitative Analysis 4
CHM 3321 Physical Chemistry I 4
CHM 3332 Instrumental Analysis 4
CHM 4410 Chemistry Seminar 1
CHM 4410 Chemistry Seminar 1
CHM xxxx Chemistry Electives (CHM 3322, 3341, 3352, 4420, 4421, 4431, 4432) 6
ED 1102 Introduction to Education 3
ED 2205 Educational Psychology 3
ED 3260 Assessment in Education 3
ED 3310 Content Area Reading and Writing 3
ED 3313 Teaching Secondary Science 3
ED 3320 Observation and Participation 3
ED 4400 Student Teaching 12
ED 4460 Professional Seminar 2
ENG xxxx Literature 3
MA 2231* Calculus I 4
MA 1125* Introductory Statisitcs I  
  -or- 3-4
MA 2232* Calculus II  
PHY 1191* Physics I  
  -or- 4
PHY 2210* General Physics I  
PHY 1192* Physics II  
  -or- 4
PHY 2211* General Physics II  
PSY 1101* Introduction to General Psychology 3
PSY 3321* Adolescent Psychology 3
SPE 3275 Inclusion of Diverse Learners 3
     
     
Total Semester Hours for Chemistry B.S.E. Program 126

Chemistry Minor, 22-24 s.h.

Course Number Course Name S.H.
     
CHM 1111* General Chemistry I 4
CHM 1112* General Chemistry II 4
CHM 3301 Organic Chemistry I 4
CHM 3302 Organic Chemistry II 4
CHM xxxx Chemistry Elective (3300 or 4400 level except CHM 4410, 4490, 4497) 6-8
     
Total Semester Hours for Chemistry Minor 22-24

Forensic Science Minor, 19 s.h.

Course Number Course Name S.H.
     
CHM 1110 Survey of Chemistry 4
SCI 1107* Physical Science I  
  -or- 3
SCI 1108 Physical Science II  
SCI 1104* Forensic Science 3
CJA 3336 Criminalistics  
  -or- 3
CJA 3262 Investigation and Interrogation  
CHM 3264 Chemical Methods in Forensic Science 3
PHY 3264 Physical Methods in Forensic Science 3
     
Total Semester Hours for Chemistry Forensic Science Minor 19
 

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Last Reviewed by Dr. Gregory Carson on  01/26/2007.