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University Catalogue: 2008-09

Chemistry

Phillips 430
(715) 836-3417
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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, 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 has been approved by the American Chemical Society to certify 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:
420
Advanced Synthesis Laboratory
2
438
Physical Analysis Laboratory
2
352
Fundamentals of Biochemistry or
452 and 454
Biochemistry I & II
4 or 6
401
Inorganic Chemistry or
442
Instrumental Analysis
3
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.

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
433 and 434 Physical Chemistry I and II
8
420 Advanced Synthesis Laboratory
2
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.

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.

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
433 and 434 Physical Chemistry I and II
8
420 Advanced Synthesis Laboratory
2
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.

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.

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
433 and 434 Physical Chemistry I and II
8
420 Advanced Synthesis Laboratory
2
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 199, 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
Mktg 336 Business Logistics Management
Mktg 337 Professional Selling
Mktg 433 Sales Management
Mktg 437 Business to Business Marketing
Mgmt 341 Operations Management
Mgmt 345 Managing Global Organization
Mgmt 446 Organizational Change and Development

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 Departmental Awards 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.

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