Chemistry (B.S.)
At-a-Glance
Admission to major: No additional requirements beyond the
prerequisites for the required courses
Minimum hours required for major with ACS Certification: 122
Minimum hours required for pre-professional major: 120
Minimum hours required for minor: 24
Requirements for minor: General Chemistry (CHM
261, 262 or 272,
266
and 267 or 277) and 14 additional credits in chemistry courses numbered 300 or
higher
Special tracks: American Chemical Society certification, premedical/
predental/preveterinarian, secondary school teacher preparation programs
Advising: Most faculty are advisors. A handbook: "The Compleat
Chemistry Major" is available from the Chemistry Department office. Phone
687- 2451.
Student organization: The CSU American Chemical Society Student
Affiliates Chapter
Additional information: Honors General Chemistry (CHM 272 and
277) is
available to students selected by the director of General Chemistry. A Chemistry
major may be completed in the evening. Senior Research (CHM
489) provides an
opportunity in the senior year for independent research with department faculty.
The department also has a vigorous seminar program.
Return to top
It is important that the student pay particular attention to the
prerequisites and corequisites in this Bulletin. These courses serve as
essential background, and without them the student will experience significant
difficulty. If a student has not satisfied the prerequisites and/or
corequisites, the instructor may have the student de-registered.
Return to top
In earning the bachelor of science degree with A.C.S. certification, the
Chemistry major may elect the Cooperative Education Program (see Special Programs
Chapter) in order to alternate periods in school with periods
of paid employment in chemical industry.
Return to top
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with Professional Certification
by the American Chemical Society
The program leading to the bachelor of science degree provides a strong
foundation in the fundamentals of chemistry, physics, and mathematics, and meets
the requirements for professional certification by the American Chemical
Society. This program provides the broad fundamental knowledge most suited to
students planning to become professional chemists or planning to pursue graduate
training.
| First Fall Semester |
Credits |
|
|
4 |
|
|
1 |
|
|
4 |
|
|
4 |
 | ASC 101 Orientation |
|
1 |
| Total |
14 |
|
|
| First Spring Semester |
Credits |
|
|
4 |
|
|
1 |
|
|
4 |
|
|
3 |
| Elective |
|
3 |
| Total |
15 |
|
|
| Second Fall Semester |
Credits |
|
|
4 |
|
|
2 |
|
|
4 |
|
|
5 |
| Total |
15 |
|
|
| Second Spring Semester |
Credits |
|
|
4 |
|
|
2 |
|
|
2 |
|
|
5 |
| Elective |
|
3 |
| Total |
16 |
|
|
| Third Fall Semester |
Credits |
|
|
4 |
|
|
4 |
|
|
2 |
|
|
3 |
| Elective |
|
3 |
| Total |
16 |
|
|
| Third Spring Semester |
Credits |
|
|
4 |
|
|
4 |
|
|
4 |
|
|
2 |
| Total |
14 |
|
|
| Fourth Fall Semester |
Credits |
|
|
3 |
|
|
4 |
|
|
2 |
|
|
1 |
| Elective |
|
3 |
| Elective |
|
3 |
| Total |
16 |
|
|
| Fourth Spring Semester |
Credits |
|
|
3 |
|
|
3 |
|
|
1 |
| Elective |
|
3 |
| Elective |
|
3 |
| Elective |
|
3 |
| Total |
16 |
Electives are to meet general requirements for B.S. degree *300- or 400-level
chemistry or biology courses
Return to top
The program in chemistry leading to the bachelor of science degree with
secondary teacher licensure provides a strong foundation in the fundamentals of
chemistry, physics, and mathematics, and permits completion of courses necessary
for high-school teaching within a normal four-year program.
For further information concerning the general education and professional
education requirements for certification, see the College of Education chapter.
This program does not lead to certification by the American Chemical Society.
Students seeking secondary certification in chemistry, but not majoring in
the field, also should consult the Department of Education chapter for
information regarding subject field, general education, and professional
education requirements.
Return to top
Recommended Program for Chemistry Teaching Licensure
Students interested in this program should contact the Chemistry Department
office in Room 397 of the Science Research Building, phone 687-2451.
Return to top
