Requirements for a Major or Minor in Chemistry
Programs offered • Major in Chemistry (46 credits) • American Chemical Society (ACS) Major in Chemistry (58 credits) • Minor in Chemistry (20 credits) • Minor in Neuroscience (see neuroscience) (22 credits) • Chemistry Education major with a teaching license, grades 9-12 (chemistry major plus 32 credits in education) • General Science teaching license, grades 5-8 (see education) (32 credits in science) • Science Area of Specialization for Elementary Education majors, grades 5-8 (see education) (25 credits in science) The chemistry department at Concordia College is approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS). Approval indicates that the department has the facilities, faculty, and curriculum to provide undergraduate education in chemistry according to guidelines established by the ACS. The chemistry department faculty has agreed upon the following list of goals that graduating seniors are to develop by the time they complete the chemistry major. The chemistry department provides learning experiences that prepare students to achieve the following outcomes: • have a firm understanding of the core principles of chemistry as they apply to each of the major subdivisions of the discipline • be able to effectively communicate their knowledge of the field, both through writing and speaking • be comfortable and competent in the use of modern technology for the acquisition, analysis, and presentation of chemical data and information • possess good problem-solving skills and be able to apply these skills both independently and collaboratively • be able to gather experimental data safely and accurately using a wide variety of laboratory instruments and methods • be able to apply their knowledge of chemistry to the explanation and interpretation of new or unfamiliar chemical information • be able to select, interpret and utilize relevant scientific literature from a variety of sources including libraries, electronic databases, and the Internet • understand and honor the ethical issues related to the use and misuse of chemical information and materials • be able to apply their knowledge and skills to professional experiences such as teaching, conducting research, and participating in internships • gain an understanding of the relationship of chemistry to other sciences and to the needs of society as a whole The chemistry department offers a major and minor in chemistry, an American Chemical Society major in chemistry, and teaching majors in chemistry for grades 5-12 and for grades 9-12. The chemistry department also sponsors an honors program for exceptional students; for further information, consult any faculty member or visit the department Web site. Major in Chemistry The requirements for a major in chemistry are 46 credits: • CHEM 127-128 – General Chemistry I and II, 4 credits each OR CHEM 137-138 – Honors General Chemistry I and II, 4 credits each • CHEM 232 – Analytical Chemistry, 4 credits • CHEM 341-342 – Organic Chemistry I and II, 4 credits each • CHEM 351 – Physical Chemistry I, 4 credits • CHEM 373 – Biochemistry I, 4 credits • CHEM 403-404 – Senior Seminar I and II, 1 credit each • 4 credits from the following: – CHEM 344 – Spectroscopy, 4 credits – CHEM 352 – Physical Chemistry II, 4 credits – CHEM 374 – Biochemistry II, 4 credits – CHEM 380 – Special Topics, 4 credits – CHEM 431 – Instrumental Methods of Analysis, 4 credits – CHEM 445 – Organic Chemistry III, 4 credits – CHEM 462 – Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, 4 credits – CHEM 475 – Neurochemistry, 4 credits – CHEM 490 – Introduction to Research, 1 to 4 credits Additional supporting courses: • MATH 121 – Calculus I, 4 credits • PHYSICS 111-112 – General College Physics I and II, 4 credits each OR PHYSICS 128-211 – Physics for Scientists and Engineers I and II, 4 credits each American Chemical Society (ACS) Major in Chemistry The department also offers an American Chemical Society (ACS) major in chemistry. Students typically choose an ACS major because they are interested in a professional career in chemistry or an allied field. Students who intend to work in business or industry may also wish to take appropriate offerings in economics or business. The requirements for an ACS major in chemistry are 58 credits. • CHEM 127-128 – General Chemistry I and II, 4 credits each OR CHEM 137-138 – Honors General Chemistry I and II, 4 credits each • CHEM 232 – Analytical Chemistry, 4 credits • CHEM 341-342 – Organic Chemistry I and II, 4 credits each • CHEM 351-352 – Physical Chemistry I and II, 4 credits each • CHEM 373 – Biochemistry I, 4 credits • CHEM 403-404 – Senior Seminar I and II, 1 credit each • CHEM 431 – Instrumental Methods of Analysis, 4 credits • CHEM 462 – Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, 4 credits Additional supporting courses: • MATH 121-122 – Calculus I and II, 4 credits each • PHYSICS 128-211 – Physics for Scientists and Engineers I and II, 4 credits each Minor in Chemistry The requirements for a minor in chemistry are 20 credits: • CHEM 127-128 – General Chemistry I and II, 4 credits each OR CHEM 137-138 – Honors General Chemistry I and II, 4 credits each • 12 credits from courses numbered 200 or higher with the exception of CHEM 304, 390, 403, 404, 475 and 480 CHEM 304 – Pharmacology, CHEM 403 – Senior Seminar I, CHEM 404 – Senior Seminar II, and CHEM 490 – Introduction to Research do not count toward the minor. Chemistry Education Major with a Teaching License, Grades 9-12 The requirements for a major in chemistry with a teaching license, grades 9-12, are 46 credits plus 32 credits in education: • CHEM 127-128 – General Chemistry I and II, 4 credits each OR CHEM 137-138 – Honors General Chemistry I and II, 4 credits each • CHEM 232 – Analytical Chemistry, 4 credits • CHEM 341-342 – Organic Chemistry I and II, 4 credits each • CHEM 351 – Physical Chemistry I, 4 credits • CHEM 373 – Biochemistry I, 4 credits • CHEM 403-404 – Senior Seminar I and II, 1 credit each • 4 additional credits from the following: – CHEM 344 – Spectroscopy, 4 credits – CHEM 352 – Physical Chemistry II, 4 credits – CHEM 374 – Biochemistry II, 4 credits – CHEM 380 – Special Topics, 4 credits – CHEM 431 – Instrumental Methods of Analysis, 4 credits – CHEM 445 – Organic Chemistry III, 4 credits – CHEM 462 – Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, 4 credits – CHEM 475 – Neurochemistry, 4 credits – CHEM 490 – Introduction to Research, 1 to 4 credits Additional supporting courses: • MATH 121 – Calculus I, 4 credits • PHYS 111-112 – General College Physics I and II, 4 credits each OR PHYS 128-211 – Physics for Scientists and Engineers I and II, 4 credits each General Science Teaching License, Grades 5-8 A recommended addition to the chemistry education major with a teaching license, grades 9-12, is the general science teaching license, grades 5-8. The requirements for the general science teaching license, grades 5-8, are 32 credits (see education).
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