2007-2008 Catalog (PDF) - Colorado State University-Pueblo

College of Science and Mathematics
• Students will be required to take an exit examination
during the senior year, covering the undergraduate
chemistry curriculum. An exit interview is
also required.
Chemistry graduates are expected to:
• Understand the concept of and be able to apply
the scientific method to problem solution;
• Understand classifications of chemical compounds,
general reaction types and quantitative aspects of
stoichiometry as applied to chemical reactions;
• Apply basic knowledge of related fields such as
mathematics and physics to problem solving,
methods of analysis and use of numerical data in
the chemical sciences;
• Demonstrate a knowledge of basic laboratory
skills, methods and equipment used in chemistry
for observation and analysis of chemical systems;
• Read, think and write critically and review current
literature in the chemical sciences; and
• Exhibit a comprehensive knowledge of the
fundamental theories, concepts and skills
necessary in the chemical sciences.
Specific Requirements
The following common core is required for all of the
chemistry emphasis areas for the Bachelor of Science
Degree:
CHEM Courses Titles
Credits
CHEM 121/L General Chemistry I/Lab................5
CHEM 122/L General Chemistry II/Lab...............5
CHEM 221/L Inorganic Chemistry/Lab................3
CHEM 301/L Organic Chemistry I/Lab ...............5
CHEM 302/L Organic Chemistry II/Lab...............5
CHEM 317/L Quantitative Analysis/Lab ..............5
CHEM 321* Physical Chemistry I ......................3
CHEM 322* Physical Chemistry II .....................3
CHEM 419/L Instrumental Analysis/Lab .............5
CHEM 493 Seminar .........................................1
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TOTAL 40
• CHEM 322 is not a continuation of CHEM 321 and
can be taken before CHEM 321.
All emphasis areas for the chemistry major also require
completion of the following institutional and general
education requirements.
Institutional and General Education
Please refer to the General Education Requirements in
the Academic Policies section of this catalog or refer to
your individual department’s curriculum sheet.
Requirements for the Specific Emphasis Areas
• Basic Chemistry Emphasis
Courses Titles Credits
Required Chemistry Core ........................................ 40
CHEM 323 Experimental Physical
Chemistry...................................... 2
Approved Elective (CHEM or MATH 156) ................. 3
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TOTAL 45
Other Required Courses
Courses Titles Credits
MATH 126 Calculus & Analytic Geometry I..... 5
MATH 224 Calculus & Analytic Geometry II.... 5
PHYS 221/L General Physics I/Lab................... 5
PHYS 222/L General Physics II/Lab.................. 5
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TOTAL 20
Institutional and General Education Courses........... 24
Approved Minor ....................................................... 20
Free Electives.......................................................... 11
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TOTAL 55
Total credit hours ................................................ 120
• ACS Certified Emphasis
Courses Titles Credits
Required Chemistry Core ........................................ 40
CHEM 323 Experimental Physical
Chemistry...................................... 2
CHEM 411 Biochemistry I ............................... 3
CHEM 421 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry ..... 3
CHEM 492 Research....................................... 1
Approved Chemistry Electives................................... 6
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TOTAL 55
Other Required Courses
Courses Titles Credits
MATH 126 Calculus & Analytic Geometry I..... 5
MATH 224 Calculus & Analytic Geometry II.... 5
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