Chemistry Secondary Education with Initial Teacher Licensure, B.S.

Chemistry

Objectives for the Program in Chemistry

The Bachelor of Science degree programs in chemistry are available for students who intend to pursue graduate studies, secondary school teaching, or a professional career in the chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology or related industry. The programs provide a strong background in the modern areas of chemistry including biochemistry with emphasis on hands-on laboratory work. They also provide the opportunity for exceptionally talented students to conduct independent research under the guidance of the faculty. The degree programs will also prepare students for further education in health sciences, such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, optometry and other health professions provided they take other pre-requisite courses.

Required Core Courses in Chemistry

• CHEM 1300 - General Chemistry I 4 cr.
• CHEM 1400 - General Chemistry II 4 cr.
• CHEM 2000 - Organic Chemistry I 4 cr.
• CHEM 2100 - Organic Chemistry II 4 cr.
• CHEM 2400 - General Analytical Chemistry 4 cr.
• CHEM 3200 - Physical Chemistry I 4 cr.
• CHEM 3600 - Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry 3 cr.
• CHEM 3030 - Foundations of Biochemistry 3 cr. *
• CHEM 4750 - Chemistry Seminar 3 cr.

• *BIOL 3450  (Biochemistry) may be substituted for CHEM 3030 , Foundations of Biochemistry

Required Courses in Related Disciplines

• PHYS 2300 - General Physics I 4 cr. *
• PHYS 2400 - General Physics II 4 cr. *
• MATH 1300 - Precalculus 4 cr.
• MATH 2300 - Calculus I 4 cr.
• MATH 2400 - Calculus II 4 cr.
• BIOL 1800 - General Biology I 4 cr.

• *Students with strong aptitude for calculus are encouraged to take PHYS 2600-2700 sequence instead of General Physics I-II.

Advanced Courses in the Major

•   One Chemistry elective chosen from any CHEM 3000 or higher level course 3 cr. or 4 cr.

• CHEM 2860 - Introduction to Secondary School Teaching 3 cr.
• CHEM 4850 - Methods in Teaching Science 3 cr.
• CHEM 4860 - Practicum in a Secondary School I 4.5 cr.
• CHEM 4870 - Practicum in a Secondary School II 4.5 cr.
• CHEM 4012 - Practicum Seminar 3 cr.
• CHEM 4750 - Chemistry Seminar 3 cr.

Other Related Courses

• SPED 3800 - Secondary Programs for Adolescents (14-22) with Disabilities 3 cr.
• ENGL 4700 - Teaching Reading and Writing Across the Content Area 3 cr.
• EDUC 3122 - Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) 3 cr.

Additional Information about the Program of Study

• Total number of credit hours required for the major - 84 cr. out of a total of 120 cr.
• Additional 30 cr. of LA&S coursework is required toward the major.
• Students will have 6 cr. of free electives to choose from.
• Jr./Sr. Writing requirement is met by all upper division lab courses where formal written laboratory reports are required and Chemistry Seminar.
• Listening and Speaking requirement is met by the advanced courses in chemistry and the capstone course, Chemistry Seminar.
• Computer Literacy is satisfied by the application of computers and on-line homework assignments in several courses beginning with General Chemistry.