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CHEMISTRY REQUIREMENTS

The following curriculum was designed for students who wish to pursue a career in chemistry or allied fields. The requirements for this degree are:

CHM 110/111 General Chemistry I (4 Hrs)
CHM 116/117 General Chemistry II (5 Hrs)
CHM 250 Organic Chemistry I (4 Hrs)
CHM 320 Analytical Chemistry (4 Hrs)
CHM 351 Organic Chemistry II (4 Hrs)
CHM 360 Biological Chemistry (3 Hrs)
CHM 380 Junior Seminar in Chemistry (0 Hr, 2 semesters)
CHM 392 Chemical Literature (1 Hr)
CHM 461 Physical Chemistry I (3 Hrs)
CHM 462 Physical Chemistry II (3 Hrs)
CHM 463 Physical Chemistry Laboratory (1 Hr)
CHM 480 Senior Seminar in Chemistry (1 Hr)
CHM 509 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3 Hrs)
CHM 530 Advanced Analytical Chemistry (4 Hrs)

Total of 40 Semester Hours

Students majoring in any chemistry program must also complete the following departmental requirements:

One year of Calculus (MTH 121/122 or MTH 115/116)
One year of Physics (PHY 107/108 or PHY 110/201)

The Chemistry Department also offers an American Chemical Society accredited degree. Students who want to satisfy accreditation requirements of the American Chemical Society are required to also take:

        CHM 464 Physical Chemistry Laboratory II (1 Hr)
        CHM 510 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (1 Hr)
        CHM 551 Advanced Organic Chemistry (3 Hrs)
        CHM 553 Qualitative Organic Chemistry (4 Hrs)

Exceptions: Students who have demonstrated competency in required courses by high school study, Advanced Placement examinations or CLEP examinations should consult their advisor for appropriate modifications of this course sequence.

BIOCHEMISTRY REQUIREMENTS

This interdepartmental program is jointly sponsored by the Departments of Chemistry and Biology.

The objective of the program is to provide the student with the appropriate background for employment in the field of biochemistry or for admission to graduate or medical school.

BIO 123 Principles of Biology I (4 Hrs)
BIO 124 Principles of Biology II (4 Hrs)
BIO 224 Genetics (3 or 4 Hrs)*
BIO 365 Cell and Molecular Biology (3 or 4 Hrs)*
        *either BIO 224 or BIO 365 must be taken with laboratory.
CHM 110/111 General Chemistry I (4 Hrs)
CHM 116/117 General Chemistry II (5 Hrs)
CHM 191 Computer Applications (1 Hr)
CHM 250 Organic Chemistry I (4 Hrs)
CHM 320 Analytical Chemistry (4 Hrs)
CHM 351 Organic Chemistry II (4 Hrs)
CHM 360 Biological Chemistry (3 Hrs)
CHM 362 Biochemistry I (3 Hrs)
CHM 363 Biochemistry I Laboratory (1 Hr)
CHM 366 Biochemistry II (3 Hrs)
CHM 380 Junior Seminar in Chemistry (0 Hr, 2 semesters)
CHM 392 Chemical Literature (1 Hr)
CHM 461 Physical Chemistry I (3 Hrs)
CHM 463 Physical Chemistry Laboratory (1 Hr)
CHM 480 Senior Seminar in Chemistry (1 Hr)
CHM 530 Advanced Analytical Chemistry (4 Hrs)

In addition, the student must take 4 hours of electives from the following list:
        BIO 396 Immunology +/- Lab (3 or 4 Hrs)
        PHY 345 Radiation Biology (3 Hrs)
        CHM 319 Inorganic Chemistry (3 Hrs)
        CHM 367 Biochemistry II Laboratory (1 Hr)
        CHM 462 Physical Chemistry (3 Hrs)
        CHM 464 Physical Chemistry Laboratory (1 Hr)
        CHM 491 Research (1-2 Hrs)
        CHM 568 Special Topics in Biochem (1-2 Hrs)

Total of 65 Semester Hours

Students majoring in Biochemistry must also complete the following requirements:

• One year of calculus (MTH 121/122 or MTH 115/116)
• One year of physics (PHY 107/108 or PHY 110/201) 4 hrs)

Biochemistry majors are strongly encouraged to engage in research. Students may conduct research for credit (CHM 491) under the supervision of Bradley Chemistry faculty, they may participate in summer research programs at other universities, and they may work at government or industry laboratories.

CHEMISTRY PREMEDICINE REQUIREMENTS

Students interested in pursuing additional studies beyond the bachelor's degree in medicine, dentistry,optometry,pharmacy, veterinary medicine, etc. may choose to follow the Chemistry-Premedicine course of study. Students may major in Chemistry-Premedicine by completing the following courses.

CHM 110/111 General Chemistry I (4 Hrs)
CHM 116/117 General Chemistry II (5 Hrs)
CHM 191 Computer Applications (1 Hr)
CHM 250 Organic Chemistry I (4 Hrs)
CHM 320 Analytical Chemistry (4 Hrs)
CHM 351 Organic Chemistry II (4 Hrs)
CHM 360 Biological Chemistry (3 Hrs)
CHM 362 Biochemistry I* (3 Hrs)
CHM 363 Biochemistry I Laboratory (1 Hr)
CHM 366 Biochemistry II* (3 Hrs)
CHM 380 Junior Seminar in Chemistry (0 Hr, 2 semesters)
CHM 392 Chemical Literature (1 Hr)
CHM 461 Physical Chemistry I (3 Hrs)
CHM 480 Senior Seminar in Chemistry (1 Hr)
        *Chemistry Pre-Med Students are required to take CHM-362 or CHM-366.
         They do not have to take both.
Four Additional Hours of Chemistry from the list below:
        CHM 319 Inorganic Chemistry (3 Hrs)
        CHM 356 Organic Spectroscopy (3 hrs)
        CHM 367 Biochemistry II Laboratory (1 Hr)
        CHM 460 Advanced Biochemistry (3 hrs)
        CHM 463 Physical Chemistry Laboratory (1 Hr)
        CHM 509 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3 hrs)
        CHM 530 Advanced Analytical Chemistry (3 hrs)
        CHM 551 Advanced Organic Chemistry (3 hrs)

Total of 38 Semester Hours

Students majoring in the Chemistry-Premedical program must also complete the following requirements:

One year of Calculus (MTH 115/116 or MTH 121/122)
One year of Physics (PHY 107/108 or PHY 110/201)
One year of Introductory Biology (BIO 123 and BIO 124)
Seven additional hours in Biology from the list below:
        BIO 224   Genetics (3 hrs)
        BIO 323   Comparative Anatomy (4 hrs)
        BIO 365   Cell and Molecular Biology (3 or 4 hrs)
        BIO 381   Comparative Animal Physiology (4 hrs)
        BIO 395   General Microbiology (4 hrs)
        BIO 396   Immunology of Host Defense (3 hrs)

CHEMISTRY-SECONDARY EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Chemistry majors who plan to teach chemistry at the high school level must fulfill the following requirements for a chemistry major:

Students majoring in the Chemistry - Secondary Education program must also complete the following departmental requirements:

One year of Calculus (MTH 121/122 or MTH 115/116)
One year of Physics (PHY 107/108 or PHY 110/201)

The following Education courses must also be completed to obtain certification to teach at the high school level.

        ETE 115/116 Schools and Schooling in America (4 Hrs)
        ETE 219 Multicultural Education (3 Hrs)
        ETE 225/226 Human Development (4 Hrs)
        ETE 324 The Exceptional Child (3 Hrs)
        ETE 357/358 Evaluating Classroom Learning (4 Hrs)
        ETE 359 Secondary Methods (3 Hrs)
        ETE 363/364 Structure of an Academic Discipline (3 Hrs)
        ETE 499 Student Teaching (10-14 Hrs)

Total of 34-38 Semester Hours

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-CHEMISTRY REQUIREMENTS

This interdepartmental program is jointly sponsored by the Departments of Chemistry, Biology, Geology, and Physics.

The objective of the program is to provide the student with the appropriate background for employment in chemistry or environmental science or for admission to graduate school.

CHM 110/111 General Chemistry I (4 Hrs)
CHM 116/117 General Chemistry II (5 Hrs)
CHM 191 Computer Applications (1 Hr)
CHM 250 Organic Chemistry I (4 Hrs)
CHM 315 Environmental Chemistry (3 Hrs)
CHM 320 Analytical Chemistry (4 Hrs)
CHM 351 Organic Chemistry II (4 Hrs)
CHM 392 Chemical Literature (1 Hr)
CHM 461 Physical Chemistry I (3 Hrs)
CHM 530 Advanced Analytical Chemistry (4 Hrs)

BIO 123 Principles of Biology I (4 Hrs)
BIO 124 Principles of Biology II (4 Hrs)
BIO 460 Ecology (4 Hrs)
BIO 470 Seminar (1 Hr)

GES 101 Principles of Earth Science (3 Hrs)
GES 102 Principles of Earth Science Laboratory (1 Hr)
GES 110 Principles of Historical Geology (3 Hrs)
GES 111 Principles of Historical Geology Laboratory (1 Hr)
Plus one additional course in geology from the following list: (3 or 4 Hrs)
        GES 201 Mineralogy
        GES 302 Invertebrate Zoology
        GES 312 Structural Geology and Tectonics
        GES 321 Paleontology
        GES 450 Hydrogeology

Students majoring in Environmental Science-Chemistry must also complete the following requirements:

One year of Calculus (MTH 121/122 or MTH 115/116)
One year of Physics (PHY 107/108 or PHY 110/201

CHEMISTRY-BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS

Students desiring a good background in both Chemistry and Business can complete the following chemistry courses and the course work for a business minor.

CHM 110/111 General Chemistry I (4 Hrs)
CHM 116/117 General Chemistry II (5 Hrs)
CHM 250 Organic Chemistry I (4 Hrs)
CHM 315 Environmental Chemistry (3 Hrs)
CHM 320 Analytical Chemistry (4 Hrs)
CHM 345 Matereials Chemistry (1 Hr)
CHM 351 Organic Chemistry II (4 Hrs)
CHM 360 Biological Chemistry (3 Hrs)
CHM 380 Junior Seminar in Chemistry (0 Hr, 2 semesters)
CHM 392 Chemical Literature (1 Hr)
CHM 461 Physical Chemistry I (3 Hrs)
CHM 463 Physical Chemistry Laboratory (1 Hr)
CHM 480 Senior Seminar in Chemistry (1 Hr)
CHM 530 Advanced Analytical Chemistry (3 Hrs)
CHM 550 Industrial Organic Chemistry (1 Hr)

Business Minor:
ATG 157 Accounting (3 Hrs)
ECO 221 or 100 Economics (3 Hrs)
QM 262 Quantitative Analysis I (3 Hrs)
FIN 322 Business Finance (3 Hrs)
BMA 342 The Legal Environment of Business (3 Hrs)
BMA 352 Management and Organizational Theory (3 Hrs)
MTG 315 Marketing Management (3 Hrs)
Plus three hours of Business Electives from the following list:
        ATG 158 Accounting Principles - Managerial (3 Hrs)
        ECO 222 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 Hrs)
        QM 263 Quantitative Analysis III (3 Hrs)

Students majoring in the Chemistry-Business program must also complete the following requirements:

One year of Calculus (MTH 121/122 or MTH 115/116)
One year of Physics (PHY 107/108 or PHY 110/201)

A graduating Chemistry-Business major is equippedfor immediate enrollment in graduate work towards a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) in a business college or towards an advanced degree in Chemistry.

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