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2022 - 2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Chemistry Major

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Program Chair: Dr. Daniel Barr

Degree Types: Bachelor of Science (default) or Bachelor of Arts (alternative)

Mission

The Chemistry Department at the University of Mary exists to provide students with an education in chemistry that will support their completion of programs in the liberal arts and professions. It is met through quality classroom and laboratory instruction. The department assists students in becoming life-long learners and servant leaders.

Outcomes

Students completing a chemistry major or minor will:

demonstrate a broad knowledge base in chemistry
communicate effectively in written and oral forms
exhibit analytical and critical thinking skills

Major Requirements

Required Courses:

CHE 111 - General Inorganic Chemistry I 4 Semester Credit(s)
CHE 111L - General Inorganic Chemistry Lab 0 Semester Credit(s)
CHE 112 - General Inorganic Chemistry II 4 Semester Credit(s)
CHE 112L - General Inorganic Chemistry II Lab 0 Semester Credit(s)
CHE 217 - Organic Chemistry I 4 Semester Credit(s)
CHE 217L - Organic Chemistry I Lab 0 Semester Credit(s)
CHE 230 - Analytical Chemistry 4 Semester Credit(s)
CHE 230L - Analytical Chemistry Lab 0 Semester Credit(s)
CHE 290 - Techniques in Science 2 Semester Credit(s)
CHE 310 - Biochemistry I 4 Semester Credit(s)
CHE 310L - Biochemistry Lab 0 Semester Credit(s)
CHE 318 - Organic Chemistry II 4 Semester Credit(s)
CHE 318L - Organic Chemistry II Lab 0 Semester Credit(s)
CHE 329 - Chemistry Lab Practicum 1 Semester Credit(s)
CHE 340 - Instrumental Analysis 4 Semester Credit(s)
CHE 390 - Writing in Science 1 Semester Credit(s)
CHE 417 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 4 Semester Credit(s)
CHE 417L - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Lab 0 Semester Credit(s)
CHE 429 - Safety in the Chemistry Laboratory 1 Semester Credit(s)
CHE 450 - Physical Chemistry 4 Semester Credit(s)
CHE 450L - Physical Chemistry Lab 0 Semester Credit(s)
CHE 490 - Senior Chemistry Seminar 2 Semester Credit(s)
MAT 200 - Computing 3 Semester Credit(s)
MAT 209 - Calculus I 4 Semester Credit(s)
MAT 210 - Calculus II 4 Semester Credit(s)
HUM 499 - Senior Competency Testing 0 Semester Credit(s)

Elective: Choose One

Option 1:
CHE 312 - Biochemistry II 3 Semester Credit(s)
BCH 410 - Advanced Techniques in Biochemistry 1 Semester Credit(s)
or

Option 2:
CHE 326 - Environmental Chemistry 4 Semester Credit(s)
CHE 326L - Environmental Chemistry Lab 0 Semester Credit(s)

Physics Option: Choose One Pair

Option 1:
PHY 203 - Introduction to Physics 4 Semester Credit(s)
PHY 203L - Introduction to Physics Lab 0 Semester Credit(s)
PHY 304 - Intermediate Physics 4 Semester Credit(s)
PHY 304L - Intermediate Physics Lab 0 Semester Credit(s)
or

Option 2:
PHY 251 - Engineering Physics I: Classical Mechanics 4 Semester Credit(s)
PHY 251L - Engineering Physics I Laboratory 1 Semester Credit(s)
PHY 252 - Engineering Physics II: Electromagnetism and Optics 4 Semester Credit(s)
PHY 252L - Engineering Physics II Laboratory 1 Semester Credit(s)

Total: 124 Semester Credits

Program length: 4 academic years / 128 weeks