Baldwin Wallace University Chemistry Degree Requirements

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Chemistry Degree Requirements

The Department of Chemistry provides a general knowledge of chemistry and prepares students for professional work in chemistry, graduate school, or professional schools of medicine, pharmacy or engineering.

Chemistry Major

Computer Code: CHMY

Minimum credits required: 53.5 (* = Prerequisite required)

Required courses
CHM	111,112,111L,112L	General Chemistry & Labs	9 credits
CHM	221, 221L	Quantitative Analysis & Lab	4 credits*
CHM	251,252,251L,252L	Organic Chemistry & Labs	9.5 credits*
CHM	331, 331L	Physical Chemistry I and Lab	4 credits*
		OR
CHM	332, 332L	Physical Chemistry II and Lab	4 credits*
CHM	463	Chemistry Seminar (4 semesters for 0.5 credit each)	2 credits*
MTH	141,142	Calculus	8 credits
PHY	131, 151L	General Physics I and Lab	5 credits
		OR
PHY	145L	Applied College Physics I	5 credits
Either PHY 131 along with 151L or PHY 145L, but not both, may be taken for credit.
PHY	132, 152L	General Physics II and Lab	5 credits*
		OR
PHY	146L	Applied College Physics II	5 credits*
Either PHY 132 along with 152L or PHY 146L, but not both, may be taken for credit.
A minimum of 6 credits from the following [300 level] courses is required for graduation as a chemistry major. (Labs do not count as individual courses.)
CHM	311, 311L	Biochemistry and Lab	4 credits*
CHM	321, 321L	Instrumental Analysis and Lab	4 credits*
CHM	341, 341L	Inorganic Chemistry and Lab	4 credits*
CHM	351	Organic Spectroscopy	2 credits*
A minimum of one credit from the following courses is required for graduation as a chemistry major:
CHM	411	Topics in Biochemistry	0.5, 1 or 2 credits*
CHM	421	Topics in Analytical Chemistry	0.5, 1 or 2 credits*
CHM	441	Topics in Inorganic Chemistry	0.5, 1 or 2 credits*
CHM	451	Topics in Organic Chemistry	0.5, 1 or 2 credits*

More intensive options for the major include:
1. Certification by the American Chemical Society as a professional chemist;
2. Preparation for work toward an advanced degree in chemistry.

The pattern of study is based on the recommendations outlined by the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society for the ACS certified degree. A copy outlining the various possibilities may be obtained from the department secretary.

Chemistry Minor

Minimum credits required: 22.5
CHM	111,112,111L,112L	General Chemistry & Labs	9 credits*
CHM	251,252,251L,252L	Organic Chemistry & Labs	9.5 credits*
CHM	221,221L	Quantitative Analysis & Lab	4 credits*
		OR
CHM	281,281L	Environmental Chemistry & Lab	4 credits*

Consultation with the Chemistry Department is encouraged.

Students interested in teacher certification must take the required courses in education. See Education.

Beginning Courses in Chemistry
CHM 111, 112, 111L, 112L are the regular introductory chemistry courses for those students who will need a substantial chemistry background and who have successfully completed high school chemistry. Any qualified student should take this course sequence since it is considered a prerequisite for every other course in the department.

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