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and courses approved by the publication deadline; however we may receive notification of additional program
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in August prior to the beginning of the fall semester.
Student learning outcomes
Upon completing this program, students will know and know how to do the following:
- Demonstrate broad and core science proficiency
- Demonstrate competency in at least two sciences or in a non-science area
- Apply learning to selection and pursuit of professional or graduate career objective
- Demonstrate proficiency in communication of scientific or research findings
- Demonstrate ability to apply the scientific method/approach to professional problems
- Demonstrate appreciation of the interrelation of core sciences to interdisciplinary problems
Special requirements
The Bachelor of Science in Science requires a minimum of 120 credits.
Along with the general education requirements of the undergraduate programs and the College of Humanities and Sciences for a Bachelor of Science degree, this curriculum requires 29 to 33 credits in foundation science and mathematics courses and 33 to 34 credits in supplemental courses in the concentration. In preparation for the required mathematical sciences courses, all students must take the Mathematics Placement Test. Science majors are strongly encouraged to select a minor in an area different from their area of concentration that will complement their career interests and contribute additional upper-level credits to their curriculum.
Science majors declaring the chemistry concentration may not simultaneously declare a major or minor in chemistry.
Grade requirements
A minimum grade of C is required in each prerequisite course:
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 100 | Introductory Chemistry (if required through placement test) | 3 |
| CHEM 101 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 102 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 301 | Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 302 | Organic Chemistry | 3 |
A minimum grade of C is required in the following courses before enrollment in advanced BIOL courses:
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 151 & BIOZ 151 | Introduction to Biological Sciences I and Introduction to Biological Science Laboratory I | 4 |
| BIOL 152 & BIOZ 152 | Introduction to Biological Sciences II and Introduction to Biological Science Laboratory II | 4 |
| BIOL 300 | Cellular and Molecular Biology | 3 |
Degree requirements for Science, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in chemistry
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General education | ||
| Select 30 credits of general education courses in consultation with an adviser. | 30 | |
| Major requirements | ||
| • Major core requirements | ||
| INSC 490 | Capstone Research Experience in Interdisciplinary Science | 3 |
| • Additional major requirements | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Ecology | ||
| Energy and the Environment | ||
| Environmental Pollution | ||
Or upper-level natural science elective from list below | ||
| ENVS 301 | Introduction to Meteorology (or upper-level natural or health science elective from list below) | 3 |
| ENVS 310 | Introduction to Oceanography (or upper-level natural or health science elective from list below) | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Physical Geology and Physical Geography Laboratory | ||
| Physical Geography and Physical Geography Laboratory | ||
Or a 200-level or higher natural science elective and a 200-level or higher natural science laboratory elective from the list below | ||
| PHYS 202 | General Physics II | 4-5 |
| or PHYS 208 | University Physics II | |
| • Concentration requirements | ||
| CHEM 102 & CHEZ 102 | General Chemistry II and General Chemistry Laboratory II | 4 |
| CHEM 301 & CHEZ 301 | Organic Chemistry and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | 5 |
| CHEM 302 & CHEZ 302 | Organic Chemistry and Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | 5 |
| CHEM 309 & CHEZ 309 | Quantitative Analysis and Quantitative Analysis Laboratory | 5 |
| Ancillary requirements | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Biological Concepts and Biological Concepts Laboratory | ||
| Introduction to Biological Sciences I and Introduction to Biological Science Laboratory I | ||
| Introduction to Biological Sciences II and Introduction to Biological Science Laboratory II | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Introduction to Biological Sciences I and Introduction to Biological Science Laboratory I | ||
| Human Biology and Human Biology Laboratory | ||
| CHEM 101 & CHEZ 101 | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry Laboratory I (both satisfy general education BOK for natural sciences and AOI for scientific and logical reasoning) | 4 |
| HUMS 202 | Choices in a Consumer Society | 1 |
| MATH 151 | Precalculus Mathematics (or placement; satisfies general education quantitative foundations) | 4 |
| MATH 200 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
| PHYS 201 | General Physics I (either satisfies general education BOK for natural sciences and AOI for scientific and logical reasoning) | 4-5 |
| or PHYS 207 | University Physics I | |
| STAT 208 | Statistical Thinking | 3 |
| or STAT 210 | Basic Practice of Statistics | |
| Experiential fine arts 1 | 1-3 | |
| Foreign language through the 102 level (by course or placement) | 0-6 | |
| Open electives | ||
| Select any course. | 24-35 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Course offered by the School of the Arts
The minimum number of credit hours required for this degree is 120.
Natural science electives
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| LFSC 301 | Integrative Life Sciences Research | 3 |
| LFSC 401 | Faith and Life Sciences | 3 |
| PHTX 400 | Drugs and Their Actions | 3 |
| Any 200-level or higher BIOL, BNFO, CHEM, CLSE, EGRB, ENVS, FRSC, INSC or PHYS course, except: | ||
| Introduction to Research | ||
| Biology Capstone Seminar: ____ | ||
| Biology Capstone Experience | ||
| Communicating Research | ||
| Presenting Research | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Biology Internship | ||
| Research and Thesis | ||
| Biology Preceptorship: ____ | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Undergraduate Teaching Assistantship in Bioinformatics | ||
| Directed Study | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Chemistry Internship | ||
| Engineering Seminar | ||
| Independent Study in Engineering | ||
| Research Seminar in Environmental Studies | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Environmental Studies Internship | ||
| Professional Practices in Forensic Science | ||
| Forensic Science Independent Study | ||
| Forensic Science Internship | ||
| Capstone Research Experience in Interdisciplinary Science | ||
| Seminar in Conceptual Physics | ||
| Independent Study | ||
Natural science laboratory electives
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 205 | Basic Human Anatomy 1 | 4 |
| BIOL 309 | Entomology 1 | 4 |
| BIOL 320 | Biology of the Seed Plant 1 | 4 |
| BIOL 402 | Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy 1 | 5 |
| BIOL 417 | Mammalogy 1 | 4 |
| BIOL 435 | Herpetology 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 445 | Neurobiology and Behavior 1 | 4 |
| BIOL 503 | Fish Biology 1 | 4 |
| BIOZ: any 200-level or higher course | ||
| BNFO 380 | Introduction to Mathematical Biology 1 | 4 |
| BNFO 420 | Applications in Bioinformatics 1 | 3 |
| BNFO 440 | Computational Methods in Bioinformatics 1 | 3 |
| CHEZ: any 200-level or higher course | ||
| EGRB 307 | Biomedical Instrumentation 1 | 4 |
| EGRB 308 | Biomedical Signal Processing 1 | 4 |
| EGRB 310 | Biomechanics 1 | 4 |
| ENVZ 335 | Environmental Geology Laboratory | 1 |
| FRSZ: any 200-level or higher course | ||
| PHIZ 206 | Human Physiology Laboratory | 1 |
| PHYS 202 | General Physics II 1 | 4 |
| PHYS 208 | University Physics II 1 | 5 |
| PHYZ 320 | Modern Physics Laboratory | 1 |
Courses have a combined lecture and lab and will satisfy both natural science lecture and laboratory requirements.
Health science electives
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AFAM/ANTH/INTL/GSWS 309 | Gender and Global Health | 3 |
| AFAM 310 | Black Health Matters: Social Determinants of Health in the African American Community | 3 |
| GSWS 392 | Gender and Health Across the Life Span | 3 |
| HPEX 325 | Pathology and Pharmacology in Athletic Training | 3 |
| HPEX 345 | Nutrition for Health and Disease | 3 |
| HPEX 350 | Nutrition | 3 |
| HPEX 353 | Disease Trends, Prevention and Control | 3 |
| HPEX 373 | Structural Kinesiology | 3 |
| HPEX 374 | Musculoskeletal Structure and Movement | 4 |
| HPEX 375 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| HPEX 440 | Chronic Disease and Exercise Management | 3 |
| PSYC 401 | Physiological Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 412 | Health Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC/GSWS 414 | Psychology of Women's Health | 3 |
| SCTS 300 | Introduction to Science and Technology Studies | 3 |
| SCTS 301 | Illness Narratives | 3 |
| SCTS 392 | Revolutions in Science I | 3 |
| SCTS 393 | Revolutions in Science II | 3 |
| SCTS 397 | Genetics and Society: 1865 to the Present | 3 |
| SCTS 398 | Medicine and Public Health: ____ | 3 |
| SOCY 344 | Medical Sociology | 3 |
What follows is a sample plan that meets the prescribed requirements within a four-year course of study at VCU. Please contact your adviser before beginning course work toward a degree.
| Freshman year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall semester | Hours | |
| MATH 151 | Precalculus Mathematics (or placement) (satisfies general education quantitative foundations) | 4 |
| CHEM 101 & CHEZ 101 | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry Laboratory I (both satisfy general education BOK for natural sciences and AOI for scientific and logical reasoning) | 4 |
| UNIV 101 | Introduction to the University | 1 |
UNIV 111  Play course video for Focused Inquiry I | Focused Inquiry I (satisfies general education UNIV foundations) | 3 |
| General education course | 3 | |
| Term Hours: | 15 | |
| Spring semester | ||
| CHEM 102 & CHEZ 102 | General Chemistry II and General Chemistry Laboratory II | 4 |
| HUMS 202 | Choices in a Consumer Society | 1 |
| MATH 200 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
| UNIV 112 Play course video for Focused Inquiry II | Focused Inquiry II (satisfies general education UNIV foundations) | 3 |
| General education course (select BOK to satisfy breadth of knowledge requirement and AOI for diversities in the human experience) | 3 | |
| Term Hours: | 15 | |
| Sophomore year | ||
| Fall semester | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| BIOL 101 & BIOZ 101 | Biological Concepts and Biological Concepts Laboratory | - |
| BIOL 151 & BIOZ 151 | Introduction to Biological Sciences I and Introduction to Biological Science Laboratory I | - |
| CHEM 301 & CHEZ 301 | Organic Chemistry and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | 5 |
| UNIV 200 | Advanced Focused Inquiry: Literacies, Research and Communication (satisfies general education UNIV foundations) | 3 |
| Experiential fine arts | 1-3 | |
| Term Hours: | 13-15 | |
| Spring semester | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| BIOL 201 & BIOZ 201 | Human Biology and Human Biology Laboratory | - |
| BIOL 152 & BIOZ 152 | Introduction to Biological Sciences II and Introduction to Biological Science Laboratory II | - |
| CHEM 302 & CHEZ 302 | Organic Chemistry and Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | 5 |
| STAT 208 or STAT 210 | Statistical Thinking or Basic Practice of Statistics | 3 |
| General education course (select BOK to satisfy breadth of knowledge requirement and AOI for creativity, innovation and aesthetic inquiry) | 3 | |
| Term Hours: | 15 | |
| Junior year | ||
| Fall semester | ||
| CHEM 309 & CHEZ 309 | Quantitative Analysis and Quantitative Analysis Laboratory | 5 |
| PHYS 201 or PHYS 207 | General Physics I (either satisfies general education BOK for natural sciences and AOI for scientific and logical reasoning) or University Physics I | 4-5 |
| Foreign language 101, upper-level open elective or minor elective | 3 | |
| Open elective | 3 | |
| Term Hours: | 15-16 | |
| Spring semester | ||
| ENVS 301 | Introduction to Meteorology (or upper-level science elective) | 3 |
| PHYS 202 or PHYS 208 | General Physics II or University Physics II | 4-5 |
| Foreign language 102, upper-level open elective or minor elective | 3 | |
| Open elective | 3 | |
| Upper-level open elective or minor elective | 3 | |
| Term Hours: | 16-17 | |
| Senior year | ||
| Fall semester | ||
| BIOL 317 | Ecology or Energy and the Environment or Energy and the Environment or Environmental Pollution or Environmental Pollution | 3 |
| ENVS 105 or URSP 204 | Physical Geology or Physical Geography | 3 |
| URSZ 204 | Physical Geography Laboratory | 1 |
| Open elective | 3 | |
| Upper-level open electives or minor electives | 6 | |
| Term Hours: | 16 | |
| Spring semester | ||
| ENVS 310 | Introduction to Oceanography (or upper-level science elective) | 3 |
| INSC 490 | Capstone Research Experience in Interdisciplinary Science | 3 |
| Upper-level open electives or minor electives | 9 | |
| Term Hours: | 15 | |
| Total Hours: | 120-124 | |
The minimum number of credit hours required for this degree is 120.
CHEM 100. Introductory Chemistry. 3 Hours.
Semester course; 3 lecture and 1 problem session hour. 3 credits. Prerequisite: students must be eligible to take MATH 131 or higher. A course in the elementary principles of chemistry for individuals who do not meet the criteria for enrollment in CHEM 101; required for all students without a high school chemistry background who need to take CHEM 101-102. These credits may not be used to satisfy any chemistry course requirements in the College of Humanities and Sciences.
CHEM 101. General Chemistry I. 3 Hours.
Semester course; 3 lecture and 1 recitation hours. 3 credits. Prerequisites: MATH 139, MATH 141, MATH 151, MATH 200, MATH 201 or satisfactory score on the VCU mathematics placement test within the one-year period immediately preceding the beginning of the course; and CHEM 100 with a minimum grade of B or satisfactory score on the chemistry placement exam/assessment within the one-year period immediately preceding the beginning of the course. Fundamental principles and theories of chemistry.
CHEM 102. General Chemistry II. 3 Hours.
Semester course; 3 lecture and 1 recitation hours. 3 credits. Prerequisites: MATH 151, MATH 200, MATH 201 or satisfactory score on the VCU Mathematics Placement Test within the one-year period immediately preceding the beginning of the course; and CHEM 101 with a minimum grade of C. Fundamental principles and theories of chemistry, including qualitative analysis.
CHEM 110. Chemistry and Society. 3 Hours.
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. The basic principles of chemistry are presented through the use of decision-making activities related to real-world societal issues. Not applicable for credit toward the B.S. in Chemistry.
CHEM 112. Chemistry in the News. 3 Hours.
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. The basic principles of chemistry are used to interpret newspaper and magazine articles of current interest relating to chemistry in manufacturing, the global environment and medicine. Not applicable for credit toward the B.S. in Chemistry.
CHEM 301. Organic Chemistry. 3 Hours.
Continuous courses; 3 lecture hours. 3-3 credits. Prerequisite: CHEM 102 with a minimum grade of C. Prerequisite for CHEM 302: CHEM 301 with a minimum grade of C. A comprehensive survey of aliphatic and aromatic compounds with emphasis on their structure, properties, reactions, reaction mechanisms and stereochemistry.
CHEM 302. Organic Chemistry. 3 Hours.
Continuous courses; 3 lecture hours. 3-3 credits. Prerequisite: CHEM 102 with a minimum grade of C. Prerequisite for CHEM 302: CHEM 301 with a minimum grade of C. A comprehensive survey of aliphatic and aromatic compounds with emphasis on their structure, properties, reactions, reaction mechanisms and stereochemistry.
CHEM 303. Physical Chemistry. 3 Hours.
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisites: CHEM 309 or CLSE 201 with minimum grades of C, and PHYS 202 or PHYS 208, and MATH 201 or MATH 301 or MATH 307. Ideal and nonideal gases, thermodynamics, free energy and chemical equilibrium.
CHEM 304. Physical Chemistry. 3 Hours.
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisites: CHEM 303 with a minimum grade of C. Kinetics, solution thermodynamics, heterogeneous equilibria, electrochemistry and introductory biophysical chemistry.
CHEM 305. Physical Chemistry for the Life Sciences. 3 Hours.
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisites: CHEM 301-302 and CHEM 309 with minimum grades of C; and MATH 200. Concepts and principles of physical chemistry as related to the life sciences, forensic science and the B.S in science programs. Major topics include thermodynamics of proteins and nucleic acids, enzyme kinetics and spectroscopic techniques useful in biophysical research such as circular dichroism, nuclear magnetic resonance and magnetic resonance imaging.
CHEM 306. Industrial Applications of Inorganic Chemistry. 3 Hours.
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisites: CHEM 302 and CHEZ 302. Chemical engineering students: EGRC 201 and EGRC 205. A study and analysis of the most important industrial applications of inorganic chemistry, with emphasis on structure/properties correlation, materials and energy balance, availability and logistics of starting materials, economic impact and environmental effects. Crosslisted as: CLSE 306.
CHEM 308. Intensified Problem-solving in Quantitative Analysis. 2 Hours.
Semester course; 4 workshop hours. 2 credits. Prerequisites: CHEM 102 with a minimum grade of C; and MATH 151 or MATH 200. Corequisite: CHEM 309. Designed to improve student comprehension and success in CHEM 309 and CHEZ 309. Problem-solving sessions encompass the fundamental topics in chemical analysis that involve the theory and practice of gravimetric, volumetric and instrumental analysis techniques, including the treatment of multiple equilibria in aqueous solutions. Students form and work in small in-class study groups where they engage in cooperative learning activities as facilitated by the instructor. Each student participates in the discussion and presentation of problem solutions to the class. Students are given mock quizzes and exams and receive assistance on homework problems assigned in the quantitative chemistry lecture.
CHEM 309. Quantitative Analysis. 3 Hours.
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisites: CHEM 102 with a minimum grade of C, and MATH 151. Theory and practice of gravimetric, volumetric and instrumental analysis techniques and treatment of multiple equilibria in aqueous solutions.
CHEM 310. Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Design. 3 Hours.
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisite: CHEM 302. This course is designed to expose undergraduate chemistry, biology and pre-medicine majors to the history, theory and practice of medicinal chemistry. The course will emphasize a combination of fundamentals and applications of drug design. In particular, the molecular aspects of drug action will be discussed. Special emphasis will also be placed on the methods used by medicinal chemists to design new drugs. Crosslisted as: MEDC 310.
CHEM 313. Physical Chemistry I. 3 Hours.
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisites: MATH 201; MATH 307; PHYS 202 or PHYS 208; CHEM 302; and CHEM 309, all with a minimum grade of C. Quantum chemistry, atomic and molecular structure, spectroscopy. Students may receive credit toward graduation for only one of CHEM 313 or CHEM 314.
CHEM 314. Physical Chemistry I with Math Modules. 4 Hours.
Semester course; 3 lecture and 1 recitation hours. 4 credits. Prerequisites: MATH 201; PHYS 202 or PHYS 208; CHEM 302; and CHEM 309, all with a minimum grade of C. Quantum chemistry, atomic and molecular structure, spectroscopy. Presents multivariate calculus concepts necessary for physical chemistry. Students may receive credit toward graduation for only one of CHEM 313 or CHEM 314.
CHEM 315. Physical Chemistry II. 3 Hours.
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisite: CHEM 313 or CHEM 314 with a minimum grade of C. Kinetic theory of gases, statistical and classical thermodynamics, kinetics.
CHEM 320. Inorganic Chemistry I. 3 Hours.
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisites: CHEM 101-102 with minimum grades of C. A systematic, unified study of the structures, properties, reactions and practical applications of inorganic compounds.
CHEM 350. Guided Inquiry in Chemistry. 1.5 Hour.
Semester course; 1.5 lecture hours. 1.5 credits. Prerequisites: CHEM 101-102 with minimum grades of B. Student facilitators lead recitation sections using guided inquiry, group-based activities. Introduces students to the principles of guided inquiry, active learning and collaborative learning in chemistry through practical, hands-on class work, discussions, readings and a final project.
CHEM 351. Chemistry Preceptorship. 1.5 Hour.
Semester course; 1.5 lecture hours. 1.5 credits. Course may be repeated once for a total of 3 credits. Prerequisites: completion of relevant course with minimum grade of C, completion of CHEM 350 with a grade of B and permission of course instructor and departmental chair. Student facilitators lead recitation sections or laboratories in chemistry courses. Responsibilities vary and may include, but are not limited to, attending all classes, holding weekly review sessions or office hours and/or routine grading. A weekly reflection journal and final project are required.
CHEM 391. Topics in Chemistry. 1-4 Hours.
Semester course; variable hours. Variable credit. Maximum of 4 credits per semester; maximum total of 6 credits for all chemistry topics courses may be applied to the major. Prerequisites: CHEM 101-102 and CHEZ 101, 102. A study of a selected topic in chemistry. See the Schedule of Classes for specific topics to be offered each semester.
CHEM 392. Directed Study. 1-4 Hours.
Semester course; 1-4 independent study hours. 1-4 credits. Prerequisites: CHEM 102, CHEZ 101 and CHEZ 102. The independent investigation of chemical problems through readings and experimentation under the supervision of a research adviser. Written interim and final reports are required.
CHEM 398. Professional Practices and Perspectives Seminar. 1 Hour.
Semester course; 1 lecture hour. 1 credit. Prerequisites: CHEM 102 and CHEZ 102, each with a minimum grade of C. Enrollment is restricted to chemistry majors with at least sophomore standing. Seminar course for students considering careers in chemistry-related fields, covering topics such as scientific professionalism and ethics and using chemical literature.
CHEM 401. Applications of Instrumental Techniques in Organic and Forensic Chemistry. 4 Hours.
Semester course; 3 lecture and 3 laboratory hours. 4 credits. Prerequisites: CHEM 302 and CHEZ 302. Theory and laboratory practice of instrumental and chemical methods applied to the analysis of organic compounds with emphasis on applications in forensic chemistry.
CHEM 403. Biochemistry I. 3 Hours.
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisites: CHEM 302 with a minimum grade of C. A presentation of structural biochemistry, enzymology, biophysical techniques, bioenergetics and an introduction to intermediary metabolism.
CHEM 404. Biochemistry II. 3 Hours.
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisite: CHEM 403 with a minimum grade of C. A presentation of metabolism and its regulation as integrated catoblism and anoblism of molecules that are essential to life.
CHEM 406. Inorganic Chemistry II. 3 Hours.
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisites: CHEM 313 or CHEM 314; and CHEM 320. An advanced study of inorganic chemistry, including inorganic spectroscopy, organometallic compounds and catalysis, and bioinorganic systems.
CHEM 409. Instrumental Analysis. 3 Hours.
Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisites: CHEM 313, CHEM 314 or CHEM 315; and CHEM 309 and CHEZ 309. Theory and practice of modern spectrophotometric, electroanalytical and chromatographic and nuclear magnetic resonance methods.
CHEM 491. Topics in Chemistry. 1-4 Hours.
Semester course; variable hours. Variable credit. Maximum of 4 credits per semester; maximum total of 6 credits for all chemistry topics courses may be applied to the major. Prerequisites: CHEM 102 and CHEZ 101 and 102. A study of a selected topic in chemistry. See the Schedule of Classes for specific topics to be offered each semester and prerequisites.
CHEM 492. Independent Study. 1-4 Hours.
Semester course; variable hours. 1-4 credits. May be repeated for a maximum total of 8 credits; only 3 credits are applicable to the chemistry major. Prerequisites: CHEM 102 and CHEZ 101 and 102. The independent investigation of chemical problems through readings and experimentation under the supervision of a research adviser. Written interim and final reports required.
CHEM 493. Chemistry Internship. 1-3 Hours.
Semester course; variable hours. Variable credit. Maximum of 3 credits; 1 credit will be given for each 150 hours (approximately one month) of part-time or full-time chemical work experience. Prerequisites: CHEM 102 and CHEZ 101 and 102. Acquisition of chemistry laboratory experience through involvement in a professional chemistry setting. Written progress and final reports will be required.
CHEM 498. Honors Thesis. 1 Hour.
Semester course; 1 credit. Prerequisites: completion of 29 credits in chemistry, including CHEM 398 and at least six credits of CHEM 492. Students submit to the Department of Chemistry a thesis based on their independent study research. Students also present their results to the department as a research seminar.
CHEM 499. Chemistry Capstone Experience. 0 Hours.
Semester course; 0 hours. 0 credits. Prerequisites: CHEZ 302, CHEZ 309, CHEM 398, and CHEM 313 or CHEM 314, each with a minimum grade of C; and CHEM 320 and CHEZ 313 or CHEZ 315. Enrollment is restricted to chemistry majors with 90 credit hours of undergraduate course work. Culminating course that requires two credits of advanced laboratory and three credits of advanced lecture. The following courses qualify as a capstone experience if taken concurrently with CHEM 499: any two-credit 400-level laboratory course or two credits of either CHEM 392 or CHEM 492; and any three-credit 400-level or 500-level chemistry lecture course. Graded as pass/fail.