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Chemistry
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http://www.uwec.edu/Lists/Acad.htm
(TBA),
Chair
Michael
Carney, Stephen Drucker, Robert Eierman, Elisabetta Fasella, Warren
Gallagher, Alan Gengenbach, Jason Halfen, Scott Hartsel, Fred King, David
Lewis, Laurel McEllistrem, Marcus McEllistrem, Marcia Miller-Rodeberg,
Cheryl Muller, James Phillips, Mel Sahyun, Thao Yang.
To Chemistry
Course Descriptions
Honor
Societies and Student Organizations:
The student
affiliate chapter of the American Chemical Society is a national
award-winning organization that involves students in social, professional,
and service activities at the university and in the community. The group
plays an important role in informing students of career options and
opportunities. All chemistry majors and minors are eligible for
membership.
Careers in
Chemistry today can take many forms. To meet the needs of students and the
society they will serve, the Chemistry Department has developed four major
emphases under the guidance of the American Chemical Society (ACS). Broad
professional options are provided by the ACS and Liberal Arts majors which
allow entry into all fields of physical and life-sciences. The Teaching
and Chemistry/with Business Emphasis majors offer opportunities for some
specialization. Opportunities in biochemistry and molecular biology are
available in a comprehensive major provided by the Biology and Chemistry
Departments. The Chemistry major programs provide excellent preparation
for graduate study or immediate employment.
The Department
of Chemistry and the Comprehensive ACS Chemistry major (Code 100-006) are
approved by the American Chemical Society.
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MAJORS
COMPREHENSIVE
MAJOR: CHEMISTRY, A.C.S., (Code 100-006)
Recommended
for students planning careers in chemistry, especially those planning
graduate study in chemistry.
A minimum of
70 semester credits, including:
I.
Chemistry Course Requirements
|
(A
minimum of 44 credits): |
Credits |
| 115
Chemical Principles |
5 |
| NOTE:
Students lacking a strong chemistry background may select 101 and
104 in place of 115. Credit
for 101 does not count toward the major. |
| 213
Quantitative Analysis |
5 |
| 218
Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry |
5 |
| 321
and 323 Organic Chemistry |
6 |
| 322
and 324 Laboratory-Organic |
4 |
| 431
and 432 Physical Chemistry |
10 |
| 401
Inorganic Chemistry |
3 |
| 462
Instrumental Analysis |
4 |
| At
least two additional courses selected from 411, 426, 352 or 452,
and 499. |
II. Other
Requirements
| (22-26
credits): |
|
Math
114, 215, and 216 Calculus
and Analytic Geometry |
12 |
| Phys
231 and 232 University Physics |
10 |
| Complete
capstone experience |
|
|
Sufficient
credits selected from courses numbered above 300 in biology,
chemistry, geology, mathematics, and physics (and limited to courses
that count toward the majors in those disciplines) to give a minimum
total of 70 credits. |
| NOTE:
Also highly recommended are courses in statistics, computer
programming, technical writing, and a foreign language (especially
German). Math 311, 346, 351, and Phys 333, 340, 435 are particularly
recommended. |
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COMPREHENSIVE
MAJOR: CHEMISTRY, Liberal
Arts (Code 100-005)
Recommended
for students planning careers in chemistry-related fields, especially
those in pre-professional programs such as pre-dentistry, pre-engineering,
and pre-medicine.
A minimum of
70 semester credits, including:
I.
Chemistry Course Requirements
| (A
minimum of 37 credits): |
Credits |
| 115
Chemical Principles |
5 |
| NOTE:
Students lacking a strong chemistry background may select 101
and 104 in place of 115. Credit for 101 does not count toward the
major. |
| 213
Quantitative Analysis |
5 |
| 218
Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry |
5 |
| 321 and 323
Organic Chemistry |
6 |
| 322 and 324
Laboratory-Organic |
4 |
| 431 and 432
Physical Chemistry |
10 |
| At least two
additional courses selected from 401, 411, 426, 352 or 452, 454, 462, and
499. |
II. Other
Requirements
| (27-33
credits): |
|
Math 114,
215, and 216 Calculus
and Analytic Geometry |
12 |
| Phys 231 and
232 University Physics |
10 |
| Complete
capstone experience |
|
|
Sufficient
credits selected from courses numbered above 300 in biology, chemistry,
geology, mathematics, and physics (and limited to courses that count
toward majors in those disciplines) to give a minimum total of 70 credits. |
| NOTE: A
reading knowledge of a foreign language may be desired, particularly for
students planning advanced studies in science. |
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MAJOR:
CHEMISTRY, Liberal
Arts (Code 100-201)
Recommended
for students who plan a career in a chemistry-related field and who also
wish to complete a minor.
| Thirty-six
semester credits, including: |
Credits |
| 115
Chemical Principles |
5 |
NOTE:
Students lacking a strong chemistry background may select 101 and
104 in place
of 115. Credit for 101 does not count toward the major.
|
| 213
Quantitative Analysis |
5 |
| 218
Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry |
5 |
| 321 & 323
Organic Chemistry |
6 |
| 322 & 324
Laboratory-Organic |
4 |
| 431 & 432
Physical Chemistry |
10 |
| Additional
chemistry courses to give a minimum total of 36 credits in chemistry. |
Other
Requirements:
| (22 credits): |
|
Math 114,
215, and 216 Calculus and
Analytic Geometry |
12 |
| Phys 231 and
232 University Physics |
10 |
| Complete
capstone experience |
|
| NOTE: A
reading knowledge of a foreign language is recommended, particularly for
students planning advanced work in science. |
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MAJOR:
CHEMISTRY, Teaching
(Code 100-203)
| Thirty-six
semester credits, including: |
Credits |
| 115 Chemical
Principles |
5 |
|
NOTE:
Students lacking a strong chemistry background may select 101 and 104 in place
of 115. Credit for 101 does not count toward the major.
|
| 213
Quantitative Analysis |
5 |
| 218
Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry |
5 |
| 321 & 323
Organic Chemistry |
6 |
| 322 & 324
Laboratory-Organic |
4 |
| 431 & 432
Physical Chemistry |
10 |
| Additional
chemistry courses to give a minimum total of 36 credits in chemistry. |
Other
Requirements
| (22 credits): |
|
Math 114,
215, and 216 Calculus and
Analytical Geometry |
12 |
| Phys 231 and
232 University Physics |
10 |
| Complete
capstone experience |
|
The major
leads to licensure to teach in Early Adolescence through Adolescence
classrooms (formerly grades 9-12). A minor in biology, mathematics, or
physics is recommended.
NOTE:
Completion of the following requirements and CI 359 may be used in lieu of
a minor and adds Broadfield Science licensure to the Teaching major:
A. 14
credits from one of the following areas: (1) Biol 110, 111, 312, and
316; (2) ten credits in Physics courses (231-232) required for Chemistry
major, plus four credits above 215-level; (3) Geol 110, Geog 104, Phys
226; one course from Geol 102, 301, 308, 318; Phys 229.
B. Eight
credits in each of the two areas not selected in A above: (1) Biol 110,
111; (2) ten credits in physics courses required for chemistry major;
(3) Geol 110, Geog 104, Phys 226, 229.
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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.
A minimum of
79 semester credits, including
| I. Business
and Chemistry Requirements |
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| (A minimum of
63 credits) |
Credits |
| 115 Chemical
Principles |
5 |
|
NOTE:
Students lacking a strong chemistry background may select 101 and 104 in place
of 115. Credit for 101 does not count toward the major.
|
| 213
Quantitative Analysis |
5 |
| 218
Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry |
5 |
| 274 Chemical
Industry Seminar |
1 |
| 321 and 323
Organic Chemistry |
6 |
| 322
Laboratory Organic |
2 |
| 405 Applied
Physical Chemistry |
3 |
| 411 Survey of
Industrial Chemistry |
3 |
452 (or 352)
Biochemistry |
3 |
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Acct 201
and 202
Principles of Accounting I & II
|
6 |
|
Econ 103
and 104
Principles of Economics
|
6 |
| Bsad 305
Legal and Regulatory Environment |
3 |
| Fin 320
Principles of Finance |
3 |
| Mgmt 340
Organizational Behavior |
3 |
Mktg 330
Marketing
334 Marketing
Research or
433 Sales
Management |
3
3 |
| MIS 240
Information Systems in Business |
3 |
| II. Other
Requirements |
|
| (16 credits) |
|
| Math 111 or
114 Introduction to Calculus |
4 |
| Math 245
Introduction to Statistics |
3 |
| Phys 211 and
212; or 231 and 232 |
9-10 |
| Complete
capstone experience |
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| NOTE:
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 entitled Admission to the College of Business). |
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COMPREHENSIVE
MAJOR: BIOCHEMISTRY/MOLECULAR
BIOLOGY,
Liberal Arts
(Code 090-001)
See
Multidisciplinary Programs.
COMPREHENSIVE
MAJOR: PHYSICAL
SCIENCE,
Teaching
(Code 240-003)
See
Multidisciplinary Programs.
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MINOR
MINOR:
CHEMISTRY, Liberal
Arts or Teaching (Code 100-404)
Requirements:
Twenty-four credits, including Chem 115 (or 104). This minor leads to
licensure to teach in Early Adolescence through Adolescence classrooms
(formerly grades 9-12) when taken with an appropriate teaching major.
Candidates for the teaching minor must complete at least nine credits of
upper-division (300-400 level) courses.
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CHEMISTRY MAJORS AND MINORS
Note 1: Credit
for Chem 101 does not count toward any chemistry major or minor
requirements. Students choosing to take Chem 101 as the introductory
course should be aware of this restriction.
Note 2: No
more than five credits can be counted from a combination of Chem 405, Chem
406, and Chem 431 toward any chemistry major or minor.
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CAPSTONE
EXPERIENCE FOR CHEMISTRY MAJORS
Each student
must complete, during their senior year (or prior summer), a capstone
experience that consists of three parts, each of which must be approved by
their adviser:
1. The
student, in consultation with their adviser will write a one-page proposal
outlining their choice of capstone experience and explicitly stating how
the capstone fits into their personal career goals. The proposal must be
submitted to the adviser no later than the start of classes in the student’s
last semester.
2. The student
will carry out an experience as described in their proposal chosen from
the following possibilities:
a.
Faculty/student collaborative project. Complete Chem 495 or 499 (for a
minimum of one credit), or equivalent employment on a research or
directed literature project (for at least one semester) on- or
off-campus. The student will subsequently submit a written report of the
project goals, methods, conclusions, and literature references. The
report will be reviewed and approved by the research mentor and the
adviser. The written report may be replaced by an oral or poster
presentation at an ACS meeting, NCUR meeting, Wisconsin Undergraduate
Research Symposium or similar meeting or a one-hour seminar presentation
to senior-level chemistry majors and one or more chemistry faculty
members.
b. Complete
Chem 411, Survey of Industrial Chemistry.
c. Present
the Chem Demo Show at a minimum of three area schools. Develop at least
one new chemical demonstration and submit a written report on the new
demonstration (including literature references) along with a summary of
the show contents and locations.
d. Complete
Biol 412 or Chem 412, Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Seminar.
3. The student
will participate in an exit interview with their adviser in their final
semester.
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DEPARTMENTAL
HONORS IN CHEMISTRY
Requirements:
(1) Resident and total GPAs of 3.5 or greater for all credits attempted
and for chemistry major program credits. (2) Completion of an Independent
Study (Chem 399 or 499) project, under the direction of a Chemistry
Department faculty member, that results in a satisfactory oral
presentation of a paper at an undergraduate research symposium or ACS
meeting, or the satisfactory presentation of a written paper to the
Departmental Honors Committee. (3) Approval by the Departmental Honors
Committee.
Procedure: (1)
Application to the Departmental Honors Committee during the first semester
of the senior year. (2) Review by the Departmental Honors Committee during
both semesters of the senior year. (3) Names forwarded to the University
Honors Program Director and Registrar at least five weeks prior to
commencement.
NOTE 1:
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.
NOTE 2: The
Chemistry Department requires a significant writing component in all
chemistry courses. Students will be graded on content and writing
mechanics. Students exhibiting writing difficulties will be advised to
seek remedial assistance through appropriate University programs.
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