Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

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All of the curricula in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry emphasize laboratory experience and culminate in a senior research project. This active involvement in the field provides experiences and a learning environment designed to stress both the conceptual basis and the experimental nature of the discipline.

The Department offers three options for students interested in the fields of chemistry or biochemistry. The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree provides the opportunity to develop a broad background in chemistry within the framework of a liberal arts education. It is appropriate for students who wish to understand the basics but do not anticipate a career as a research chemist. The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees consist of courses in chemistry, physics, mathematics, writing and humanities. The curricula provide a firm foundation for graduate or advanced professional study. Two degrees are available: a B.S. in chemistry and a B.S. in biochemistry. With appropriate selection of electives, both programs lead to a degree certified by the American Chemical Society. The B.S. in chemistry can be tailored to suit interests in environmental chemistry, advanced materials, applied chemistry, and health (pharmaceutical), as well as traditional chemistry. The B.S. in biochemistry emphasizes chemistry and biology at the molecular level. It is well suited to students who anticipate graduate work in the biochemical or health sciences, or plan to pursue a professional degree program (medical or dental).

Upon completion of the B.A. or B.S. program, students will have developed a set of core skills which they use in approaching the fundamental concepts. These include:

• Conducting meaningful and successful experiments,
• Communicating results,
• Thinking critically,
• Acting ethically, and
• Extending results through lifelong learning.

Teacher Certification

Students seeking secondary teacher certification in chemistry must also complete requirements for a second major in education described under the School of Urban Education . In addition, teacher certification requires proficiency in a second language at the novice level. See Second Language Proficiency .

Programs

• Biochemistry, B.S.B.
• Chemistry, B.A.
• Chemistry, B.S.C.

• Chemistry Minor

• Biochemistry, B.S./M.S.
• Chemistry, B.S./M.S.

Courses

• CHEM 0123 Principles of Chemistry
• CHEM 1004 Chemistry in Medicine
• CHEM 1011 General Chemistry I Laboratory
• CHEM 1013 General Chemistry I
• CHEM 1021 General Chemistry II Laboratory
• CHEM 1023 General Chemistry II
• CHEM 1091 Introduction to Biochemistry
• CHEM 1991 Introduction to Chemistry
• CHEM 2023 Chemical Concepts of Energy Technology
• CHEM 2024 Energy Technology for the Future
• CHEM 2101 Sophomore Seminar
• CHEM 3011 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
• CHEM 3013 Organic Chemistry I
• CHEM 3021 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
• CHEM 3023 Organic Chemistry II
• CHEM 3031 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
• CHEM 3032 Molecular Modeling
• CHEM 3033 Physical Chemistry I
• CHEM 3062 Internship
• CHEM 3101 Junior Seminar
• CHEM 4013 Organic Spectroscopy
• CHEM 4021 Physical Chemistry Laboratory II
• CHEM 4023 Physical Chemistry II
• CHEM 4043 Inorganic Chemistry
• CHEM 4053 Environmental Chemistry
• CHEM 4081 Analytical Chemistry I Laboratory
• CHEM 4083 Analytical Chemistry I
• CHEM 4093 Polymer Chemistry
• CHEM 4101 Inorganic Synthesis and Characterization
• CHEM 4131 Biochemistry I Laboratory
• CHEM 4133 Biochemistry I
• CHEM 4143 Biochemistry II
• CHEM 4153 Standards-Based Chemistry
• CHEM 4163 Chemistry of Cooking
• CHEM 4181 Analytical Chemistry II Laboratory
• CHEM 4183 Analytical Chemistry II
• CHEM 4193 Chemical Nanotechnology
• CHEM 4213 Medicinal Chemistry
• CHEM 4323 Chemical Kinetics
• CHEM 4863 Special Topics in Chemistry
• CHEM 4871 Senior Seminar I
• CHEM 4872 Introduction to Research
• CHEM 4961 Senior Seminar II
• CHEM 4962 Senior Project
• CHEM 4981-3 Undergraduate Research
• CHEM 4991-3 Independent Study
• CHEM 5113 Physical Organic Chemistry
• CHEM 5123 Advanced Physical Chemistry
• CHEM 5143 Biochemistry of Cell Fate
• CHEM 5153 Materials Chemistry
• CHEM 5163 Advanced Polymer Chemistry
• CHEM 5193 Biochemistry of Disease
• CHEM 5213 Clinical Biochemistry
• CHEM 5233 Industrial Experience
• CHEM 5243 Synthetic Organic Chemistry
• CHEM 5253 Analytical Separations
• CHEM 5263 Analytical Spectroscopy
• CHEM 5273 Instruction in the Chemical Sciences
• CHEM 5283 Biochemistry of Nutrition
• CHEM 5863 Advanced Topics in Chemistry and Biochemistry

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