University Catalogue: 2009-10

Chemistry

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James Phillips, Chair

James Boulter, Michael Carney, Stephen Drucker, Robert Eierman, Warren Gallagher, Alan Gengenbach, William Haag, Jason Halfen, Scott Hartsel, Sanchita Hati, Fred King, David Lewis, Marcus McEllistrem, Christine Morales, Cheryl Muller, Kurt Wiegel, Thao Yang.

To Chemistry Course Descriptions

Honor Societies and Student Organizations:

The UW-Eau Claire student affiliate chapter of the American Chemical Society (ACS-SA) is a national award-winning organization that involves students in social, professional, and service activities at the university and in the community. This group helps inform fellow students of curricular options and career opportunities, and coordinates a tutoring program serving students in lower-level chemistry courses. All chemistry students are eligible for membership.

The degree programs in Chemistry offer the opportunity to build a useful and marketable set of technical skills while obtaining a well-rounded liberal arts education. The Chemistry Department offers several majors and interdisciplinary programs with varying degrees of specialization designed to meet the needs and interests of a broad range of students. The ACS major is ideal for students seeking a rigorous and focused course of study, and is well suited to those seeking employment in the chemical industry or planning graduate study in chemistry. The Liberal Arts majors offer broader professional options and are more flexible in terms of elective coursework. They are also appropriate for those seeking employment or planning graduate study, especially those with interests in more interdisciplinary fields of chemistry. The Liberal Arts majors are also excellent choices for pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, and other pre-professional students. The Chemistry Teaching major is tailored to the needs of chemistry students interested in secondary education, and the Chemistry with Business Emphasis major is ideal for those seeking a business career in a technical industry. Pre-pharmacy students often declare a Chemistry with Business Emphasis major, as do other pre-professional students. Students interested in biological chemistry may also consider the interdisciplinary comprehensive major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology offered jointly by the Biology and Chemistry Departments.

Faculty/student collaborative research is the hallmark of the Chemistry Department. These hands-on learning opportunities are key to acquainting students with the day-to-day activities of practicing chemists, and often lead to summer employment/internship opportunities. Many students present their work at a professional meeting prior to graduation.

The Department of Chemistry is accredited by the American Chemical Society and certifies the degrees of those who graduate with the Comprehensive ACS Chemistry major.

COMPREHENSIVE MAJOR: CHEMISTRY, A.C.S. (Code 100-006)

Recommended for students seeking a rigorous and focused degree program.

A minimum of 65 semester credits, including:

I. Chemistry Course Requirements
(A minimum of 44 credits):

		Credits
115	Chemical Principles or
103 and 104	General Chemistry	6 *
213	Quantitative Analysis	4
218	Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry	3
325 and 326	Organic Chemistry I and II with Lab	8
433 and 434	Physical Chemistry I and II	8
Advanced courses:
352	Fundamentals of Biochemistry or
452 and 454	Biochemistry I and II	4 or 6
401	Inorganic Chemistry or
442	Instrumental Analysis	3
420	Advanced Synthesis Laboratory	2
438	Physical Analysis Laboratory	2
497	Independent Study (ACS) or
453	Biochemistry Laboratory I	2
And at least two of the following courses (excluding those taken as options above): 318, 399, 401, 411, 426, 442, 453, 454, 455, 491, 495, 497, or 499.

II. Other Requirements
(A minimum of 18 credits):

Math 114 and 215	Calculus I and II	8
Phys 231 and 232	University Physics I and II	10
NOTE: The capstone experience is met by Chem 438.

Additional courses selected from Math 216, courses numbered 300 or higher in chemistry, and/or courses numbered 300 and higher in biology, computer science, geology, mathematics, and physics (and limited to courses that count toward majors in those disciplines) to give a minimum total of 65 credits.

NOTES: (1) *Only six of the ten course credits from Chem 103 and 104 count toward the major. (2) Students planning for graduate studies in chemistry (especially those interested in physical chemistry) are encouraged to take additional courses in mathematics (216 and/or 312) and physics. (3) Additional coursework in technical writing is recommended for students planning advanced work in science, and a reading knowledge of a foreign language may also be beneficial to those planning to attend graduate school.

COMPREHENSIVE MAJOR: CHEMISTRY, Liberal Arts (Code 100-005)

A comprehensive degree option that offers additional flexibility in upper-level elective courses. Appropriate for employment, graduate study, or pre-professional programs such as pre-dentistry, pre-engineering, and pre-medicine.

A minimum of 65 semester credits, including:

I. Chemistry Course Requirements
(A minimum of 36 credits):

		Credits
115	Chemical Principles or
103 and 104	General Chemistry	6 *
213	Quantitative Analysis	4
218	Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry	3
325 and 326	Organic Chemistry I and II with Lab	8
420	Advanced Synthesis Laboratory	2
433 and 434	Physical Chemistry I and II	8
438	Physical Analysis Laboratory	2

Three additional credits selected from the following: 318, 352 (or 452 and 454), 399, 401, 426, 442, 491, 495, 497, 499.

II. Other Requirements
(A minimum of 18 credits):

Math 114 and 215	Calculus I and II	8
Phys 231 and 232	University Physics I and II	10
NOTE: The capstone experience is met by Chem 438.

MAJOR: CHEMISTRY, Liberal Arts (Code 100-201)

Recommended for students who have parallel interests in related fields and wish to pursue a minor. Many students obtain a minor in mathematics, physics, or biology, though any minor will suffice, and other options may better suit some individuals. This program is also an appropriate choice for those seeking employment or continued studies in graduate or professional school.

I. A minimum of 36 semester credits, including:

		Credits
115	Chemical Principles or
103 and 104	General Chemistry	6 *
213	Quantitative Analysis	4
218	Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry	3
325 and 326	Organic Chemistry I and II with Lab	8
420	Advanced Synthesis Laboratory	2
433 and 434	Physical Chemistry I and II	8
438	Physical Analysis Laboratory	2
Minimum of three additional credits from the following: Chem 304, 318, 352, 399, 401, 411, 426, 442, 452, 453, 454, 455, 491, 495, 497, 499.

II. Other Requirements -- an additional 18 credits:

Math 114 and 215	Calculus I and II	8
Phys 231 and 232	University Physics I and II	10

NOTE: The capstone experience is met by Chem 438.

MAJOR: CHEMISTRY, Teaching (Code 100-204)

I. Chemistry courses -- 36 semester credits, including::

		Credits
115	Chemical Principles or
103 and 104	General Chemistry	6 *
213	Quantitative Analysis	4
218	Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry	3
325 and 326	Organic Chemistry I and II with Lab	8
420	Advanced Synthesis Laboratory	2
433 and 434	Physical Chemistry I and II	8
438	Physical Analysis Laboratory	2

Additional chemistry courses to give a minimum total of 36 credits in chemistry.

II. Other Requirements -- an additional 18 credits:

Math 114 and 215	Calculus I and II	8
Phys 231 and 232	University Physics I and II	10

NOTE: The capstone experience is met by Chem 438.

NOTE: *Only six of ten course credits from Chem 103 and 104 count toward the major.

This major is restricted to students in the College of Education and Human Sciences: Curriculum and Instruction: Option B and leads to licensure to teach Chemistry in Early Adolescence through Adolescence classrooms. A minor in biology, mathematics, or physics is recommended.

NOTE: Completion of the following requirements and CI 367 may be used in lieu of a minor and adds Broadfield Science licensure to the Teaching major:

A. At least 14 credits from one of the following areas: (1) Biol 110, 111, 151, 211; (2) Phys 211 and 212 or 231 and 232; additional credits above 212; (3) one of Geol 106, 110, 115, or 130 and 131; Geog 104 or 340 or 361; Phys 226; additional courses from Geol 102, 301, 303, 308; Phys 229; Geog 200, 304, 340, 361.

B. Eight credits in each of the two areas not selected in A above: (1) Biol 100 and 151; (2) Phys 211 and 212, or 231 and 232; (3) one of Geol 106, 110, 115, 130 and 131, or Geog 104; and Phys 226 or 229.

COMPREHENSIVE MAJOR: CHEMISTRY WITH BUSINESS EMPHASIS (Code 111-001)

This major is designed to prepare students for careers in chemical industry in the areas of sales, marketing, and technical service. It is also appropriate for pre-professional students, pre-pharmacy in particular.

A minimum of 77 semester credits, including:

I. Chemistry Course Requirements
(A minimum of 31 credits)

		Credits
115	Chemical Principles or
103 and 104	General Chemistry	6 *
213	Quantitative Analysis	4
218	Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry	3
274	Chemical Industry Seminar	1
325 and 326	Organic Chemistry	8
405	Applied Physical Chemistry	3
411	Survey of Industrial Chemistry	3
One course selected from the following:		3-4
318	Bioinorganic Chemistry
352	Fundamentals of Biochemistry
452	Biochemistry I

II. Business Course Requirements
(A minimum of 27 credits)

Acct 201
and 202	Principles of Accounting I and II	6
Econ 103
and 104	Principles of Economics	6
Fin 320	Principles of Finance	3
IS 240	Information Systems in Business	3
Mgmt 340	Organizational Behavior	3
Mktg 330	Marketing	3
One course selected from the following:		3
Mgmt 341	Operations Management
Mgmt 345	Managing Global Organization
Mgmt 446	Organizational Change and Development
Mktg 336	Business Logistics Management
Mktg 337	Professional Selling
Mktg 433	Sales Management
Mktg 437	Business to Business Marketing

III. Communications Course Requirement

One course selected from the following:

2-3

Bcom 206, Business Writing, Bcom 207, Business Presentations;
Engl 305, Communicating Scientific Subjects to General Audiences.

Students who earn less than a B- in Bcom 206 must complete Bcom 216.

Students who earn less than a B- in Bcom 207 must complete Bcom 307.

IV. Other Requirements
(A minimum of 17 credits)

Math 111 or 114	A Short Course in Calculus or Calculus I	4
Math 246	Elementary Statistics	4
Phys 211 and 212	General Physics or
231 and 232	University Physics I and II	9-10

NOTE: The capstone experience is met by Chem 411.

NOTES: (1) *Only six of the ten course credits from Chem 103 and 104 count toward the major. (2) Students majoring in Chemistry with Business Emphasis must meet College of Business admission standards before they may register for upper-division (300-400 level) courses offered by the College of Business. (See the section of the catalogue titled Admission to the College of Business.)

COMPREHENSIVE MAJOR: BIOCHEMISTRY/MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, Liberal Arts (Code 090-001)

See Multidisciplinary Programs.

COMPREHENSIVE MAJOR: PHYSICAL SCIENCE, Teaching (Code 240-004)

See Multidisciplinary Programs.

MINOR: CHEMISTRY, Liberal Arts (Code 100-405)

Requirements: Twenty-four credits, including Chem 115 (or 103 and 104) and any courses selected from: Chem 213, 218, 304, 318, 325, 326, 352, 380, 405, 411, 426, 433, 434, 452, 454. Other advanced courses may be approved by petition.

MINOR: CHEMISTRY, Teaching (Code 100-406)

Requirements: Twenty-four credits, including Chem 115 (or 103 and 104). This minor is restricted to students in the College of Education and Human Sciences: Curriculum and Instruction: Option B or C and leads to licensure to teach Chemistry in Early Adolescence through Adolescence classrooms. Candidates for the teaching minor must complete at least nine credits of upper-division (300-400 level) courses.

ALL CHEMISTRY MAJORS AND MINORS

No more than four credits can be counted from a combination of Chem 405, Chem 406, and Chem 433 toward any chemistry major or minor.

CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE FOR CHEMISTRY MAJORS

The capstone experience is met by completing Chem 412 or Biol 412 for Biochemistry/Molecular Biology majors, by Chem 411 for Chemistry with Business Emphasis majors, and by Chem 438 for other chemistry majors.

DEPARTMENTAL HONORS IN CHEMISTRY

Open to students in all chemistry programs who meet the following requirements: (1) GPA of 3.50 or higher, both cumulative and in chemistry courses. Participation in a collaborative research project with a chemistry faculty member that results in: (2) a presentation at an off-campus research conference, and (3) completion of Chem 497 with a favorable review of the manuscript by the research adviser and at least two additional faculty members.

Procedure: Students seeking Departmental Honors must: (1) Complete all requirements listed above. (2) Complete the Departmental Honors Application that includes: the application form with required signatures, a transcript, and copies of the Chem 497 manuscript and presentation abstract. (3) Forward the complete application to the Student Affairs Committee Chair by the date specified on the form.

Note: Names of Departmental Honors graduates must be forwarded to the University Honors Program Director and Registrar at least three weeks prior to commencement.

Department Policy on Control of Loss and Breakage. It is the intent of the Department of Chemistry to provide monetary incentives for students to maintain their work area in a responsible fashion. The cost assessed students for loss or willful breakage will be the actual face value of equipment or materials. Enrollment in a laboratory course requires a security deposit to be paid at registration. Laboratory courses require a special course fee as well.

INFORMATION FOR ALL STUDENTS ABOUT GENERAL CHEMISTRY PLACEMENT
NOTE 1: Chem 103 (5 credits) is the first course in a two-semester general chemistry sequence while Chem 115 (6 credits) combines material from Chem 103 and Chem 104 into a single semester. Students, especially chemistry, biochemistry/molecular biology (BMB), and materials science (MSCI) majors (see Note 5), that meet the enrollment criteria described in NOTES 2 and 3 are strongly encouraged to take Chem 115 to complete General Chemistry in a single semester.
NOTE 2: High school math performance is the best predictor of success in all 100-level chemistry courses. Students who place into Math 114 or higher should almost always take Chem 115. Students who place into Math 109 or lower should take Chem 103. Students who place into Math 112 or Math 113 should consider their chemistry background and anticipated degree program when choosing between 103 and 115. Students with a strong background (see NOTE 3) in high school chemistry and who are planning to major (or minor) in chemistry, BMB, or MSCI should usually take Chem 115. Students with less chemistry preparation, or who are not planning on majoring (or minoring) in chemistry, BMB, or MSCI should probably take Chem 103.
NOTE 3: A “strong background” in high school chemistry can take several forms. Successful completion of an AP chemistry course or similarly enriched chemistry course constitutes a strong background. Successful completion of two years of high school chemistry; or one year of high school chemistry and one year of high school physics generally provide a strong background as well.
NOTE 4: Students who start Chem 115 but, after consultation with their 115 instructor, determine that 103 is more appropriate, will be allowed to transfer to 103 during the first 2 weeks of the semester. Therefore, for close decisions between original enrollment in 103 and 115, students are encouraged to enroll in 115.
NOTE 5: Chemistry, BMB, and MSCI majors receive 6 credits toward the major for Chem 115 or Chem 103 and Chem 104. Therefore, students majoring in Chemistry, BMB, or MSCI should take Chem 115 if they meet the enrollment criteria. Students who start with Chem 103 and 104 must often enroll in multiple, 400-level courses in the major at the same time during their senior year.

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