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College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
Chemistry 45
Chemistry
Eric Hardegree, Chair
ACU Box 28132, Abilene, Texas 79699-8132
Foster Science Building, Room 256
Phone: 915-674-2157
Fax: 915-674-6988
Email: hardegree@chemistry.acu.edu
Web: www.acu.edu/academics/chemistry/
Faculty
Alvie Davis, Senior Faculty
Charles Garner, Professor
Eric Hardegree, Professor
Kim Pamplin, Assistant Professor
Cynthia Powell, Instructor
Gregory Powell, Professor
Perry Reeves, ProfessorMajors
Biochemistry
ChemistryMinor
ChemistryThe Department of Chemistry offers Bachelor of Science degrees
in chemistry, biochemistry (chemistry emphasis) and biochemistry
(molecular biology emphasis) and a Bachelor of Arts degree in
biochemistry. The department works with the Department of Education
to offer two-field teacher certification in chemistry and another field
(see the Education section of this catalog). A cooperative BS minor in
chemistry may be added to other majors. The department also offers a
cooperative Bachelor of Science degree in geology; see the Geology
section of this catalog.
Introduction
The Department of Chemistry has the finest facilities, including more
than a dozen undergraduate and research laboratories, and an
outstanding faculty. The undergraduate program has been accredited
by the American Chemical Society since 1971.
A major in chemistry prepares a student for a wide variety of work
opportunities. Advancing the frontiers of chemical knowledge through
research can be accomplished in an academic or industrial setting.
Teaching chemistry can be done at any level from grade school through
university. Chemists work in areas of biotechnology, polymers, forensics,
environmental monitoring and remediation, as well as in the petroleum,
pharmaceutical and manufacturing industries.
Health professions such as medicine and dentistry require an
understanding of chemistry as a basis for advanced study. Dozens of
practicing doctors and dentists majored in chemistry at ACU as a part of
their pre-professional training. In addition, law schools and business
schools readily admit individuals with strong science backgrounds to
their graduate programs.
To help students better tailor their undergraduate program to eventual
career goals, the department offers four degree programs. Bachelor of
Science programs in chemistry or biochemistry (chemistry emphasis) are
designed for students who plan a career as a professional chemist or
biochemist, or those who intend to work toward a graduate degree.
The BA degree in biochemistry and the BS degree in biochemistry
(molecular biology emphasis) are designed for students who are
preparing to enter professional schools of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy
or optometry, or for those who wish to enter the biotechnology or
pharmaceutical industries.
Bachelor of Science Degrees (BS)
Admission Requirements
Before being admitted to the program in chemistry or biochemistry, a
student must satisfy the requirements listed in the SAT/ACT Placement
section of this catalog.General Education Requirements
General education requirements (University and Degree Core
requirements) for the BS in chemistry or biochemistry are listed in
the General Education Requirements section of this catalog.
Specifications in the University Core:
* BIOL 112, PHYS 110 or 120 (biochemistry);
CHEM 133 and PHYS 120 (chemistry).
* MATH 124.
Specifications in the BS Degree Core:
* ENGL 112.
CHEMISTRY (BS)
Major Code: CHEM
Departmental requirements for the BS in chemistry are
as follows:
1. Chemistry, 37 hours: CHEM 131, 132/134, 221/223, 322/324,
323, 333, 334, 351, 352, 353, 354, 441/443, 453.
2. Selection, 3 hours: upper-level CHEM.
3. Mathematics, 10-11 hours: MATH 183/185, 186, 286
(the 286 lab is optional).
4. Physics, 5 hours: PHYS 121, 122/123.
General Electives
To obtain a total of 128 credit hours, students majoring in chemistry
must take 16-17 hours of general electives, arranged to ensure 33
semester hours of advanced work. Electives may include deficiency
requirements in foreign language.
BIOCHEMISTRY - CHEMISTRY EMPHASIS (BS)
Major Code: BIOC
Departmental requirements for the BS in biochemistry are
as follows:
1. Chemistry, 40 hours: CHEM 131/133, 132/134, 221/223, 322/324,
323, 333, 334, 353, 443, 453, 454, 455; 352 or 354.
2. Biology, 8 hours: BIOL 114, 113/115, 312.
3. Mathematics, 7 hours: MATH 183/185, 186.
4. Physics, 5 hours: PHYS 111 and 112/113; or
PHYS 121 and 122/123.
General Electives
To obtain a total of 128 credit hours, the student majoring in
biochemistry must take 12 additional hours of electives including
deficiency requirements in foreign language.
BIOCHEMISTRY - MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
EMPHASIS (BS)
Major Code: BIOM
Departmental requirements for the BS in biochemistry
(molecular biology emphasis) are as follows:
1. Chemistry, 32 hours: CHEM 131/133, 132/134, 221/223, 322/324,
323, 352, 353, 413, 453, 454, 455.
2. Biology, 20 hours: BIOL 114, 113/115, 312, 475; and at least
9 hours from BIOL 221/223, 222/224, 313, 330, 355, 357, 454,
480, 484, 491/493, or 495.
3. Mathematics, 3-4 hours: at least 3 hours from MATH 131,
183/185, or BIOL 483.
4. Physics, 5 hours: PHYS 111 and 112/113; or PHYS 121
and 122/123.
5. Literature, 3 hours: beyond the University and Degree
Core requirements.
General Electives
To obtain a total of 128 credit hours, the student majoring in
biochemistry (molecular biology emphasis) must take 8-9 hours of
general electives including deficiency in foreign language.
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