Requirements for a Major or Minor in Chemistry


Programs offered
• Major in Chemistry (46 credits)
• American Chemical Society (ACS) Major in Chemistry, Traditional Concentration (62 credits)
• American Chemical Society (ACS) Major in Chemistry, Biochemistry Concentration (74 credits)
• American Chemical Society (ACS) Major in Chemistry, Neurochemistry Concentration (74 credits)
• Minor in Chemistry (20 credits)
• Minor in Neuroscience (see neuroscience) (22 credits)
• Major in Chemistry Education (chemistry major plus 32 credits in education) (32 credits in science)
• Science add-on endorsement for Elementary Education majors (see education) (25 credits in science and 10 credits in education)
• General Science add-on education program, grades 5-8
(see education) (32 credits in science)

Faculty
 Darin J. Ulness, chair
Kristopher Hiebner
Mark B. Jensen
Donald A. Krogstad
Julie R. Mach
David L. Mork
Pamela S. Mork
Daryl L. Ostercamp, research chemist-in-residence
Drew Rutherford
Graeme R.A. Wyllie

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 Website.

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 330 – 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 – Analytical Chemistry II, 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. Within the ACS major students may choose to focus on various concentrations. The concentrations available are called traditional, biochemistry or neurochemistry. Students typically choose an ACS major with the traditional concentration if they are interested in a professional career in chemistry or an allied field. Students specifically interested in working in the area of neuroscience or biochemistry are encouraged to consider these concentrations.

The requirements for an ACS major in chemistry are 62-74 credits:

General Training
 • CHEM 127-128 – General Chemistry I and II, 4 credits each OR
CHEM 137-138 – Honors General Chemistry I and II, 4 credits each
• MATH 121-122 – Calculus I and II, 4 credits each
• 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
• CHEM 330 – Analytical Chemistry I, 4 credits
• CHEM 341 – Organic Chemistry I, 4 credits
• CHEM 342 – Organic Chemistry II, 4 credits
• CHEM 351 – Physical Chemistry I, 4 credits
• CHEM 373 – Biochemistry I, 4 credits
• CHEM 462 – Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, 4 credits
• CHEM 403, 404 – Senior Seminar I and II, 1 credit each

Traditional Concentration
In-depth Training
• CHEM 352 – Physical Chemistry II, 4 credits
• CHEM 431 – Analytical Chemistry II, 4 credits
• 4 credits from the following:
– CHEM 344 – Spectroscopy, 4 credits
– CHEM 374 – Biochemistry II, 4 credits
– CHEM 445 – Organic Chemistry III, 4 credits
– CHEM 475 – Neurochemistry, 4 credits
– CHEM 490 – Introduction to Research, 4 credits
Biochemistry Concentration
• BIOL 121 – Cell Biology, 4 credits
• CHEM 374 – Biochemistry II, 4 credits
• CHEM 475 – Neurochemistry, 4 credits
• CHEM 490 – Introduction to Research, 4 credits
• 4 additional credits from Biology
• 4 credits from the following:
– CHEM 344 – Spectroscopy, 4 credits
– CHEM 352 – Physical Chemistry II, 4 credits
– CHEM 431 – Analytical Chemistry II, 4 credits
– CHEM 445 – Organic Chemistry III, 4 credits
Neurochemistry Concentration
• CHEM 374 – Biochemistry II, 4 credits
• CHEM 475 – Neurochemistry, 4 credits
• CHEM 490 – Introduction to Research, 4 credits
• NEUR 109 – Introduction to Neuroscience, 4 credits
• NEUR 252 – Physical Neuroscience, 4 credits
• 4 credits from the following:
– CHEM 344 – Spectroscopy, 4 credits
– CHEM 352 – Physical Chemistry II, 4 credits
– CHEM 431 – Analytical Chemistry II, 4 credits
– CHEM 445 – Organic Chemistry III, 4 credits

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.

Major in Chemistry Education
 This major prepares students to be recommended by the Concordia College department of education for Minnesota licensure to teach chemistry in grades 9-12. To be eligible to complete this major, the student must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program. (See education pages for program information, requirements and course descriptions.)
The requirements for a major in chemistry education, 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 330 – Analytical Chemistry I, 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 – Analytical Chemistry II, 4 credits
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– 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
• EDUC 372 – Methods of Teaching in Science, 4 credits, (required methods of teaching course)
• Successful completion of the secondary/K-12 required coursework (see Education: Coursework in Secondary/K-12 Education)

General Science add-on education program, grades 5-8
 A recommended addition to the major in chemistry education, is the general science add-on education program, grades 5-8. The requirements for this program are 32 credits in science (see education).