2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Chemistry (CHEM) Major


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James A. Rice, Head
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Shepard Hall 121
605-688-5151
e-mail: james.rice@sdstate.edu
            chembiochem.sdstate.edu

Requirements for Chemistry Major – ACS Certified - Bachelor of Science in Arts and Sciences:


Freshman Year:


Sophomore Year:


Fall or Spring


  • IGR Goal 3: Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness (G) Credits: 3**
  • MATH Elective Credits: 3
    See Note One below

Junior Year:


Fall


  • Biological Science Elective Credits: 3
    See Note Two below
  • Electives Credits: 3
    See Note One below

Fall or Spring


  • IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3**
  • Social Science Elective Credits: 3
    See Note Two below
  • IGR Goal 2: Personal Wellness Credits: 2**

Spring


  • Biological Science Elective Credits: 3
    See Note Two below
  • Electives Credits: 3
    See Note One below

Senior Year:


Fall or Spring


  • Computer Science Elective Credits: 3
  • Advanced Physics Elective (300- or 400- Level) Credits: 3
  • Advanced Chemistry Elective (300- or 400- Level) Credits: 3
  • Electives Credits: 11
    See note one below

Emphases:


Within the ACS-certified chemistry specialization, courses from the elective credits may be chosen to develop emphases that are recognized by the American Chemistry Society.

Chemical Physics Emphasis:


The following courses may be taken as electives to develop the chemical physics emphasis: three semester hours of advanced physics electives beyond that already required; at least three semester hours of advanced mathematics electives. The required undergraduate research experience (CHEM 498) must be in physical chemistry and for at least 3 credits.

Environmental Chemistry Emphasis:


The following courses may be taken as electives to develop the environmental chemistry emphasis: CHEM 482 and one of the following sequences; PS 213-213L and PS 412, MICR 231-231L and MICR 310-310A or PS 421-421L, CEE 333 and BIOL 475. The required undergraduate research experience (CHEM 498) must be in environmental chemistry and for at least 3 credits. Field work and/or studies of modeling in environmental systems are encouraged as a component of the undergraduate research experience.

Notes:


Note One: Electives must include at least 4 credits of Chemistry selected from CHEM 465, 482, 516, or 498. MATH 321 is strongly recommended as the required MATH elective.  It should be taken in sophomore year to prepare the student for CHEM 342/342L.

Note Two: Required by the College of Arts and Sciences Core. See College of Arts and Sciences requirements.

Note Three: CHEM 498, Undergraduate Research - The required undergraduate research project must be in Chemistry or biochemistry and for at least 3 credits. The research project is usually completed during the summer preceding registration in CHEM 498. CHEM 498 credit is given for completing a written paper of the research project and presenting the paper at a scientific meeting.

Requirements for Chemistry Major - Bachelor of Science in Arts and Sciences:


Freshman Year:


Fall or Spring


Sophomore Year:


Fall or Spring


  • SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts Credits: 3* (G)
  • IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3**
  • Electives Credits: 4
    See Note One below

Junior Year:


Fall


  • Biological Science Elective Credits: 3

         See Note Two below

Fall or Spring


  • IGR Goal 3: Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 3**
  • Elective Credits: 18

Senior Year:


Fall


  • Chemistry Elective Credits: 4
    See Note One below

Fall or Spring


  • Social Science Elective Credits: 3
    See Note Two below
  • Elective Credits: 21

Spring


  • Chemistry Elective Credits: 4
    See Note One below

Notes:


Note One: Electives must include at least 8 credits of Chemistry selected from CHEM 344-344L, 434-434L, 452-452L, 464-464L, 465, 482, 498. MATH 125 is recommended as an elective.

Note Two: Required by the College of Arts and Sciences Core. See College of Arts and Sciences requirements.

Suggested elective courses for those interested in associated careers in:


Curriculum Notes:


* The 30 credit Board of Regents System General Education Requirements (SGRs) must be completed as part of a student’s first 64 credits.

** South Dakota State University has an 8-9 credit Institutional Graduation Requirement (IGRs).

(G) Globalization Requirement.

(AW) Advanced Writing Requirement.

Students must take the proficiency examination after completing 48 credits. English 101, and a course in each of the General Education areas of social science, mathematics, natural science, and humanities and arts must be taken prior to taking this exam.

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