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2009-2011 University Catalog

Bachelor of Science--Major in Chemistry

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The degree requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in chemistry requires a minimum of 124 semester hours. A minor is required for al emphases except Pharmaceutical Chemistry.

Students majoring in chemistry may complete the last 34 hours of their degree at an accredited school of engineering, provided a cooperative program leading to both a B.S. degree in chemistry and B.S. degree in engineering has been established by both schools.


General Education Component*

 Hours
Basic Skills** 12
General Education Electives 34-41
Sciences** 8-9
Social Studies 3
Political Studies 3
Producing and Consuming 5-6
Fine Arts and Aesthetic Studies 2-3
Cultural Studies 3-5
Health and Well Being 4-6
Human Heritage 6
TOTAL 46-53

*See General Education Degree Requirements for All Baccalaureate Degrees for specific areas and courses.
**MATH 150 and core chemistry courses required in the major will partially fulfill a part of each of
these requirements.

Core Chemistry Courses

Hours
CHEM 215/216 General Chemistry I/Laboratory 5
CHEM 225/226 General Chemistry II/Laboratory 5
CHEM 325/326 Organic Chemistry I/Laboratory 5
CHEM 335/336 Organic Chemistry II/Laboratory 5
Other  
MATH 150 Calculus I 5

Choose one area of emphasis:

A. Bachelor of Science (Chemistry Major with Professional Emphasis: ACS Approved)

 

Chemistry Courses

Hours
CHEM 445/446 Analytical Chemistry/Laboratory 5
CHEM 575 Biochemistry I 3
CHEM 593/594 Physical Chemistry I/Laboratory 5
CHEM 595 Physical Chemistry II 3
CHEM 596 Advanced Inorganic-Physical Chemistry Laboratory 2
CHEM 601 Chemistry Colloquium 1
CHEM 623 Inorganic Chemistry 3
CHEM 645/646 Instrumental Analysis/Laboratory 5
Chemistry electives chosen from: 3
CHEM 399 Junior Reserach in Chemistry 1-3
CHEM 576 Biochemistry I Laboratory 2
CHEM 620/621 Polymer Chemistry/Laboratory 3-5
CHEM 699 Senior Research in Chemistry 1-3
CHEM 773/774 Biochemistry II/Laboratory 3-5
CHEM 793 Advanced Chemical Kinetics 3
Total 30
Other  
PHYS 104/130 Engineering Physics I/Elementary Physics Laboratory I 5
PHYS 105/132 Engineering Physics II/Engineering Physics Laboratory II (preferred) or PHYS 131 College Physics Laboratory II 5
MATH 155 Calculus II 5
MATH 253 Calculus III 3
Total 18

A minor in Mathematics is recommended.

B. Bachelor of Science (Chemistry Major with Emphasis in Biochemistry)

 

Chemistry Courses

Hours
CHEM 575/576 Biochemistry I/Biochemistry I Laboratory 5
CHEM 593/594 Physical Chemistry I/Physical Chemistry I Laboratory 5
CHEM 601 Chemistry Colloquium 1
CHEM 773/774 Biochemistry II/Biochemistry II Laboratory 5
Total 16
Other  
PHYS 104/130 Engineering Physics I/Elementary Physics Laboratory I or
PHYS 100/130 College Physics I/Elementary Physics Laboratory I
5
PHYS 105/132 Engineering Physics II/Engineering Physics Laboratory II (preferred) or PHYS 131 College Physics Laboratory II or
PHYS 101/131 College Physics II/College Physics Laboratory II 		5
Total 10

A biology minor designed to complement this major should be selected or is highly recommended. An undergraduate research experience in this area is highly recommended.

C. Bachelor of Science (Chemistry Major with Emphasis in Polymer Chemistry)

 

Chemistry Courses

Hours
CHEM 445/446 Analytical Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry Laboratory 5
CHEM 593/594 Physical Chemistry I/Physical Chemistry I Laboratory 5
CHEM 601 Chemistry Colloquium 1
CHEM 620/621 Polymer Chemistry/Polymer Chemistry Laboratory 5
CHEM 720 Advanced Polymers 3
CHEM 785 Physical Chemistry of Polymers 3
Total 22
Other  
PHYS 104/130 Engineering Physics I/Elementary Physics Laboratory I or
PHYS 100/130 College Physics I/Elementary Physics Laboratory I
5
PHYS 105/132 Engineering Physics II/Engineering Physics laboratory II (preferred) or PHYS 131 College Physics Laboratory II or
PHYS 101/131 College Physics II/College Physics Laboratory II 		5
Total 10

A minor or second major in Plastics Engineering Technology is an ideal complement to this emphasis area.

D. Bachelor of Science (Chemistry Major with Emphasis in Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Profession)

 

Chemistry Courses

Hours
CHEM 575/576 Biochemistry I/Biochemistry I Laboratory 5
CHEM 593/594 Physical Chemistry I/Physical Chemistry I Laboratory 5
CHEM 601 Chemistry Colloquium 1
CHEM 773/774 Biochemistry II/Biochemistry II Laboratory 5
Total 16
Other  
PHYS 104/130 Engineering Physics I/Elementary Physics Laboratory I or
PHYS 100/130 College Physics I/Elementary Physics Laboratory I
5
PHYS 105/132 Engineering Physics II/Engineering Physics Laboratory II (preferred) or PHYS 131 College Physics Laboratory II or
PHYS 101/131 College Physics II/College Physics Laboratory II 		5
Total 10

The suggested minor or second major should be chosen from Biology. All prospective pre-medicine students should see a Chemistry Department Pre-Medicine advisor prior to their first registration. This program is also designed for pre-dental, pre-physical therapy, pre-veterinary and other medically related programs.

E. Bachelor of Science (Chemistry Major with Emphasis in Environmental Chemistry)

 

Chemistry Courses

Hours
CHEM 445/446 Analytical Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry Laboratory 5
CHEM 593/594 Phsyical Chemistry I/Physical Chemistry I Laboratory 5
CHEM 601 Chemistry Colloquium 1
CHEM 645/646 Instrumental Analysis/Instrumental Analysis Laboratory 5
Total 16
Other  
PHYS 104/130 Engineering Physics I/Elementary Physics Laboratory I or
PHYS 100/130 College Physics I/Elementary Physics Laboratory I
5
PHYS 105/132 Engineering Physics II/Enginering Physics Laboratory II (preferred) or PHYS 131 College Physics Laboratory II or
PHYS 101/131 College Physics II/College Physics Laboratory II 		5
Total 10

An appropriate minor or second major should be chosen from Engineering Technology or Biology. A course in statistics is highly recommended. An undergraduate research experience in analytical chemistry is highly recommended.

F. Bachelor of Science (Chemistry Major with Emphasis in Pharmaceutical Chemistry)

 

General Education Degree Requirements*

 
Courses meeting general education requirements may also satisfy major, minor, emphasis or program requirements.  

Basic Skills

Hours
Basic Skills 14
COMM 207 Speech Communication 3
ENGL 101 English Composition 3
ENGL 190 Honors English Composition or
ENGL 299 Introduction to Research Writing 		3
Mathematics 5
MATH 150 Calculus I 5
   

General Education Electives

 Hours
General Education Electives 25-26
Sciences 9-10
Natural Sciences (Select one)  
BIOL 111 and 112 General Biology and Laboratory 5
BIOL 211 Principles of Biology I 4
Physical Sciences  
Satisfied by the Major 5
   
Social Studies 3
SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology 3
   
Political Studies 3
POLS 101 U.S. Politics 3
   
Fine Arts and Aesthetic Studies 3
MUSIC 120 Music Appreciation (Classical, Jazz, or World Music) 3
   
Health and Well Being 4
Psychological  
PSYCH 155 General Psychology 3
Physical  
HHP 150 Lifetime Fitness Concepts 1
   
Human Heritage (Select one) 3
History  
HIST 101 World History to 1500 3
HIST 102 World History from 1500 3
HIST 201 American History to 1865 3
HIST 202 American History from 1865 3
   
TOTAL 39-40
*Approved by the General Education Committee  
   

Chemistry Courses

Hours
CHEM 215/216 General Chemistry I/Laboratory 5
CHEM 225/226 General Chemistry II/Laboratory 5
CHEM 325/326 Organic Chemistry I/Laboratory 5
CHEM 335/336 Organic Chemistry II/Laboratory 5

Biology Courses

 
BIOL 257/258 Anatomy and Physiology/Laboratory 5
BIOl 371/342 General Microbiology/Laboratory
5

Mathematics Courses

 
MATH 150 Calculus I (satisfied by general education) 0

A minor is not required for the pharmaceutical chemistry emphasis.

Remaining requirements for the baccalaureate degree are fulfilled upon satisfactory completion of the first two years of any accredited pharmacy school curriculum. An official transcript will need to be sent directly from the pharmacy school to Pittsburg State University, Registrar's office. Restrictions on credit hours earned on campus and in the final semester are waived.

Sample Professional Curriculum* (A minimum of 56 hours to be transferred from an accredited School of Pharmacy).

Hours
P&TX 630 Pharmacology I 4
MDCM 601 Medicinal Biochemistry I 4
MDCM 602 Medicinal Biochemistry Laboratory 1
PHPR 500 Early Pharmacy Practice Experience 1
PHCH 517 Calculations 2
PHPR 620 Ethics & Intro to Law 1
PHAR 507 Dean's Orientation & Introduction to Pharmacy 1
MDCM 603 Medicinal Biochemistry II 3
PHCH 518 Principles of Solution/Dosage Forms 3
P&TX 631 Pharmacology II 4
PHAR 502 Pharmacy Practice II 3
PHAR 510 Laboratories 1
PHAR 505 Immunization Theory and Practice 1
MDCM 625 Medicinal Chemistry I 3
P&TX 632 Pharmacology III 4
PHCH 625 Pharmacokinetics 3
PHPR 503 Pharmacy Practice III 4
PHAR 515 Laboratories 1
MDCM 626 Medicinal Chemistry II 3
P&TX 640 Toxicology 2
PHPR 646 Pharmacotherapy I 4
PHCH 626 Biopharmaceutics & Drug Delivery 3
PHPR 619 Health Care Systems 3
PHAR 520 Laboratories 2

*The Sample Professional Curriculum indicated reflects the University of Kansas Pharmacy Curriculum but the curriculum is representative of all Pharmacy Schools in the United States.

 
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