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Biological, Chemical and Physical Sciences
5. Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with emphasis
in Chemical Physics
Program Advisors: R. Wang/P. Lykos
Chemical Physics is focused on the development of theoretical
constructs and experimental methodologies to
infer the properties of bulk matter from a molecular
prospective. Chemical physicists seek to unravel varied
mysteries such as how proteins fold, how nanostructures
form and behave and how small molecules interact with
cell membranes. The chemical physics option provides a
solid foundation in chemistry with extensive coursework
in physics and mathematics allowing students to make
connections using the language of mathematics and the
laws of physics to solve chemical problems.
PHYS 308 Classical Mechanics I
PHYS 401 Statistical Physics
PHYS 405 Fundamentals of Quantum Theory I
PHYS 410 Molecular Biophysics
PHYS 440 Computational Physics
Select one course from the following list
PHYS 412 Modern Optics and Lasers
PHYS 413 Electromagnetism I
PHYS 437 Solid State Physics
44 IIT Undergraduate Bulletin 2006–2008
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6. Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with emphasis
in Chemical Education
Program Advisor: M. El-Maazawi/N. Lederman
There is a national need for teachers with a rigorous
training in chemistry. The chemical education option not
only leads to the bachelor of science degree in chemistry
but also enables a student to obtain a science teaching
certificate through our Department of Mathematics and
Science Education (see, page 110 and www.iit.edu/
departments/msed/).
MSED 200 Analysis of Classrooms- Practicum and
Seminar
MSED 250 Curriculum/Foundations
MSED 300 Instructional Methods/Strategies I
MSED 320 Inquiry/IPRO Seminar
MSED 350 Informal Education Practicum and
Seminar
MSED 400 Instructional Methods/Strategies II
MSED 450 Professional Internship
* Students interested in pursuing the pharmaceutical chemistry or polymer chemistry degree option must submit a formal letter of
intent to a program adviser by the end of their second year. To insure adequate performance in CHEM 455 and graduate level organic
chemistry courses, students should have completed CHEM 237 and CHEM 239 with grades of B or better. Students must also take the
American Chemical Society placement examination in organic chemistry after they complete CHEM 239. The results will be used for
advising and tracking purposes.