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Chemistry 55
Chemistry
The Department of Chemistry in the College of Arts and
Sciences offers four undergraduate degree programs:
Bachelor of Science in chemistry, Bachelor of Science in
biochemistry, Bachelor of Arts in chemistry, and Bachelor
of Arts in biochemistry. Current faculty members are listed
at the back of the catalog.
INTRODUCTION
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 as a part of their pre-professional training here
at ACU. 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 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 Bachelor of Arts
degree in biochemistry is designed for students who are
preparing to enter professional schools of medicine,
dentistry, pharmacy, or optometry. The Bachelor of Arts
degree in chemistry is for students who are interested in a
chemistry program combined with a broad liberal arts
component. During the past 10 years, 50 percent of our
graduates have entered graduate schools, 34 percent
entered medical and dental schools, and 16 percent entered
the work force directly.
The Department of Chemistry is located in the Foster
Science Building. Facilities include more than a dozen
undergraduate and research laboratories. All six faculty
members hold the Ph.D. degree. Grants in excess of
$1.25 million have supported undergraduate teaching and
research programs during the past ten years. The
undergraduate program has been accredited by the
American Chemical Society since 1971.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Admission Requirements
Before being admitted to this program, a student must
satisfy the requirements listed under "Initial AcademicGeneral Education Requirements
General education requirements (University Core and
Degree Core requirements) for the BS are listed on pp. 2122.
The student seeking the BS in chemistry or biochemistry
will take ENGL 112 or 326 as part of the BS Core.
Departmental Requirements: Chemistry
Departmental requirements for the BS in chemistry are as
follows:
1. Required courses, 37 hrs.: CHEM 131/133,
132/134, 221/223, 322/324, 323, 331/333,
332/334, 351, 352, 353, 354, 441/443.
2. Selections in chemistry, 6 hrs., chosen from upper
level courses.
3. Mathematics, 15 hrs.: MATH 124, 183/185, 186,
and 286.
4. Physics, 8 hrs.: PHYS 110/111, 112/113; or 120,
122.
5. Foreign language, 6 hrs.: FL_ 111, 112; or
computer science, 8 hrs.: CS 151/161, 152/162.
General Electives
To obtain a total of 128 credit hours, students majoring in
chemistry must take 7-9 hours of general electives,
arranged to ensure 33 semester hours of advanced work.
Electives may include deficiency requirements in science
and foreign language.
Departmental Requirements: Biochemistry
Departmental requirements for the BS in biochemistry are
as follows:
1. Required courses, 40 hrs.: CHEM 131/133,
132/134, 221/223, 322/324, 323, 331/333,
332/334, 351, 353, 443, 453, 454; and either 352 or
354.
2. Biology courses, 11 hrs.: BIOL 113/115, 214, and
312 (lecture).
3. Mathematics, 11 hrs.: MATH 124, 183/185, and
186.
4. Physics, 8 hrs.: PHYS 110/111, 112/113; or PHYS
120, 122.
5. Foreign language, 6 hrs.: FL_ 111, 112; or
computer science, 8 hrs.: CS 151/161, 152/162.
General Electives
To obtain a total of 128 credit hours, the student majoring
in biochemistry must take 3-5 additional hours of electives
including deficiency requirements in science and foreign
language.
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Admission Requirements
Before being admitted to this program, a student must
satisfy the requirements listed under "Initial AcademicPrograms," p. 15.
Programs," p. 15.
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