2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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2008-2009 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:


  • SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences (G) Credits: 6
    * (Fall and Spring)

Sophomore Year:


  • SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts (G) Credits: 6
    * (Fall and Spring)
  • IGR Goal 3: Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness (G) Credits: 3
    ** (Fall or Spring)
  • MATH Elective Credits: 3
    (Fall or Spring) See Note One below

Junior Year:


  • IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3
    ** (Fall or Spring)
  • IGR Goal 2: Personal Wellness Credits: 2
    ** (Fall or Spring)
  • Biological Science Elective Credits: 6
    (Fall and Spring) See Note Two below
  • Social Science Elective Credits: 3
    (Fall and Spring) See Note Two below
  • Electives Credits: 6
    (Fall and Spring) See Note One below

Senior Year:


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

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 recommended as the required MATH elective.

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:


  • SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences (G) Credits: 3
    * (Fall or Spring)
  • SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts (G) Credits: 9
    * (Fall and Spring)
  • IGR Goal 2: Personal Wellness Credits: 2
    ** (Fall or Spring)

Sophomore Year:


  • SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts Credits: 3
    * (Fall or Spring) (G)
  • IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3
    ** (Fall or Spring)
  • Biological Science Elective Credits: 6
    (Fall and Spring) See Note Two below
  • Electives Credits: 4
    (Fall or Spring) See Note One below

Junior Year:


  • IGR Goal 3: Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 3
    ** (Fall or Spring)
  • Elective Credits: 18
    (Fall and Spring)

Senior Year:


  • Social Science Elective Credits: 3
    (Fall or Spring) See Note Two below
  • Chemistry Elective Credits: 8
    (Fall and Spring) See Note One below
  • Elective Credits: 21
    (Fall and Spring)

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:


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