UNDERGRADUATE
INFORMATION
FOR
CHEMISTRY
MAJORS
WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY 229 Oelman Hall 3640 Col Glenn Hwy Dayton OH 45435 |
Department Office (937) 775-2855
Fax (937) 775-2717 chemistry@wright.edu www.chm.wright.edu |
THE CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT
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TITLE |
NAME |
OFFICE |
PHONE |
Chair |
Dr. Kenneth Turnbull |
229 Oelman |
2671/2855 |
Assistant Chair and |
Dr. David A Grossie |
200 Oelman |
2210 |
Administrative Support Coordinator |
Mrs. Mary Sparks |
229 Oelman |
2856 |
Administrative Specialist |
Ms. Marty Tucker |
229 Oelman |
2855 |
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CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT FACULTY
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NAME |
AREA OF INTEREST |
OFFICE |
PHONE |
Dr. Daniel Bombick |
Analytical |
175 Brehm Labs |
2340 |
Dr. David Dolson |
Physical |
204 Oelman |
2028 |
Dr. William Feld |
Organic/Polymer |
203 Oelman |
2511 |
Dr. Eric Fossum |
Organic/Polymer |
212 Oelman |
2047 |
Dr. David Grossie |
Inorganic/Crystallography |
200 Oelman |
2210 |
Dr. Steven R. Higgins |
Environmental/Physical |
208 Oelman |
2479 |
Dr. Vladimir Katovic |
Inorganic |
245 Oelman |
3004 |
Dr. Daniel Ketcha |
Organic |
408 Oelman |
3230 |
Dr. Suzanne Lunsford |
Chemical Education/Inorganic |
250 Oelman |
2480 |
Dr. Audrey McGowin |
Environmental-Analytical |
218 Oelman |
2791 |
Dr. Paul Serve |
Medicinal/Organic |
237 Oelman |
2487 |
Dr. Paul Seybold |
Physical |
219 Oelman |
2407 |
Dr. Kenneth Turnbull |
Organic |
238 Oelman |
2671 |
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CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT STAFF |
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Mr. Kirby Underwood |
110 Fawcett |
3012 |
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Mr. John Grieb |
063 Brehm Labs |
2790 |
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* Phone calls originating from outside the University should add the prefix 775-
** Electronic mail to faculty and staff maybe addressed in the form -- firstname.lastname@wright.edu
ABOUT THE CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT
The Department currently offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Master of Science degrees in chemistry. Annually there are 90 - 100 undergraduate and 30 - 40 M.S. students majoring in Chemistry. During the academic year, it is anticipated that 1400 additional students will enroll in Chemistry at all levels at Wright State University.
During the academic year 2001-02, 6 Chemistry majors received the B.S. degree and met the certification requirements of the American Chemical Society (ACS). Additionally 19 students received a B.S. in Chemistry with the pre-medical option. The pre-med option is not an ACS certified degree, but incorporates much of the ACS certified program and substitutes many Life Sciences courses, which should be of value for a person entering Medical or Dental School.
Once receiving a B.S. in Chemistry, our graduates have a wide variety of opportunities afforded to them. More than 80% of our B.S. graduates enter graduate or professional studies. The most common advance studies include Chemistry, Medicine and Business. Our B.S. graduates with excellent academic records have been accepted for Chemistry graduate work at many of the major universities in the country. A high percentage of our B.S. graduates, who have achieved academic success in their studies have been accepted to Medical and Dental Schools.
ADVISING
Once an undergraduate has completed a year of studies and has elected a major in Chemistry, the student will be assigned a Department faculty advisor. The Chemistry student is strongly encouraged to meet with their advisor so that the student will meet the requirements for graduation in the prescribed amount of time.
Transfer students should see the Chief Department Advisor (Dr. David A. Grossie) early in their first term for evaluation of transfer credits, development of a program of study and assignment to a faculty advisor.
It is the policy of the Department that all seniors, who will be graduating in the next year be advised by the Chief Department Advisor (Dr. David A. Grossie) to ensure that the student has met or will meet all the graduation requirements.
The Wright State University Catalog (for the year you entered WSU) is considered the official document concerning graduation requirements. You will find all Department and University requirements therein.
PREREQUISITES
All Chemistry courses except 101 and 105 have prerequisites (including Mathematics and Physics). The prerequisites are listed in the University Catalog. A student should never enroll in a course until they have completed the prerequisites.
When designing a plan of study, careful preparation is necessary to ensure completion of all required Chemistry and related courses within the normal 4 year program. The suggested plans of study (attached) properly account for prerequisites of all required Chemistry Courses.
SWITCHING BETWEEN DEGREE PROGRAMS IN CHEMISTRY
A change in programs within Chemistry is most easily accomplished by the end of the second year of courses. By the third year the B.S. (pre-med option) Chemistry student should be fulfilling some of the Life Sciences requirements. Please note that many of the Life Sciences courses have their own prerequisites.
Students desiring to change a program major from another science to Chemistry should be aware that the longer they delay the formal switching process, the more time it will take for them to complete their degree.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN CHEMISTRY
Each year the American Chemical Society (ACS) performs a number of surveys related to employment of chemists. The results of these surveys are published in the Society’s journal Chemical and Engineering News (C&EN). C&EN should be available in any large library. Reprints of these special surveys may also be purchased form the ACS. Write to: American Chemical Society, Special Issue Sales, 1155 16th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036. A recent survey by the ACS revealed that 61% of all chemists work for industry, 23% are employed in educational institutions, 8% work for government and 8% are employed by other types of organizations.
There appears to be a new uptrend in the number of B.S. degrees awarded annually by ACS accredited programs. The unemployment rate among ACS members was 2.3 % (C&EN, July 27, 1998, p.24). This would tend to indicate that, although the Chemical Industry is cyclical and a recession can have a serious impact on hiring, the opportunities for a B.S. in Chemistry graduate to obtain a job are very good. Recent data on employment in Chemistry Related Areas indicate that the following percentages of B.S. in Chemistry persons are employed in the following industrial fields. Percent of B.S. industrial chemists:
Pharmaceuticals |
20 |
Specialty Chemicals |
12 |
Analytical Service Labs |
10 |
Coatings |
5 |
Food |
4 |
Plastics |
3 |
Medical Devices |
3 |
Petroleum and Natural Gas |
3 |
Agricultural Chemicals |
3 |
Basic Chemicals |
2 |
Considering the job opportunities for chemistry graduates, in identifying their current employment status, 30% of bachelor—level chemistry graduates indicate they have full—time jobs, 32% indicate that they have moved onto graduate school, 18% have either temporary or part-time jobs and 20% are not employed. At least half of students not employed indicated that they were not seeking a chemistry position. At Wright State University, nearly all of our bachelor—level chemists find employment within 6 months of receiving their degree. The average starting salary for a chemist with a B.S. degree was $29,300. The grade—point average of chemistry graduates doesn’t appear to have a significant impact on the starting salary. This year, those students with an A average have a median salary of $1,000 higher than chemistry graduates with a C average. A salary survey conducted by the ACS showed that after 2-4 years of employment, the median salary for a B.S. in Chemistry was $35,000, with an average of $38,000 for those employed in basic research to $30,000 for people employed in the production area of Chemistry. A recent report published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics projected employment growth of 21% for the time period of 1992-2005. It should be noted that this government data is highly speculative.
A recent B.S. in Chemistry person’s ability to obtain a good position in the chemistry field may necessitate the person leaving the local area, since there are few major employers of chemists in the immediate Dayton area. However, there are many smaller companies in the immediate area which do employ chemists.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CHEMISTRY DEGREE PROGRAMS AT
WRIGHT
STATE
UNIVERSITY
ALL GRADUATES OF WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY MUST HAVE FULFILLED A GENERAL EDUCATION SERIES OF COURSES AS LISTED BELOW:
Area 1 – Communication and Mathematical Skills (12 hours):
Course & Credit Hours |
Course & Credit Hours |
ENG 101-4 |
ENG 102-4 |
*MTH 229-4 |
*MTH 230-4 |
* For all chemistry degree programs MTH 229 and MTH 230 must be taken in place of MTH 145, increasing credit hours to 16.
Area 2 – Cultural-Social Foundations (8 hours) – select one from each category:
History Options:
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The Non-Western World (WI) Options:
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Area 3 – Human Behavior (8 hours) – Select two courses from different categories:
**Economics (WI) Options:
**Sequence substitutions: EC 204 and 205 (neither is WI) |
Political Science:
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Psychology:
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Sociology (WI) Options:
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Note – Substitution: Honors course UH 202 for any one Area 3 course above.
Area 4 – Human Expression (4 hours) – Select one course:
Great Books (WI) Options:
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Fine and Performing Arts Options:
***Substitution: MUS 121 |
General Education (GE) Electives - Additional courses from areas 2, 3, and 4 (8 hours):
This component provides students the opportunity or in depth study and thus the opportunity to strengthen understanding and competencies in two of three areas.
Select two additional courses from Areas 2, 3, or 4, one course from two of these three areas. Except for Area 2, the course selected must come from different subcategory than the course(s) chosen to meet that area requirement.
Area 5 – ****Natural Science (12 hours):
Course and Credit Hours |
Co-Requisite Course and Credit Hours |
PHY 240-4 |
PHY 200-1 |
PHY 242-4 |
PHY 202-1 |
PHY 244-5 |
PHY 204-1 |
****All chemistry degree programs must take PHY 240/200, 242/202, 244/204 for the natural sciences requirements.
Area 6 – College Component (4 hours) – Choose one course specific to the college of your major:
College of Science and Mathematics Options:
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Note: Majors in this college may be able to select other Area six courses; consult the major program advisor.
Total General Education Credit Hours are 56.
Curriculum for the B.S. in Chemistry Degree (ACS Certified)
General Education (see above): |
40.0 |
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Required Substitutions and Related Core Requirements: |
26.0 |
Area 1: MTH 229, 230 |
10.0 |
Area 5: PHY 240/200, 242/202, 244/204 |
16.0 |
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Related Core Requirements: |
5.0 |
MTH 231 Calculus III |
5.0 |
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*Departmental Core and Elective Requirements: |
82.0 |
CHM 121/125, CHM 122/126, CHM 123/127 - General Chemistry Series and Labs |
15.0 |
CHM 211/215, CHM 212/216, CHM 213/217 Organic Series and Labs |
18.0 |
CHM 312/314 - Quantitative Analysis and Lab |
28.5 |
CHM 420, CHM 421, CHM 425 - Inorganic Series and Lab |
16.5 |
BMB 421 - Biochemistry I |
4.0 |
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Electives: |
43.0 |
CHM 499 – Research and EGR 153 – Fortran Programming are recommended along with at least one year of a foreign language. |
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Total |
196.0 |
*For writing across the curriculum, you must complete at least two writing intensive courses in Chemistry. You may select from CHM 419, 457, and 458.
SUGGESTED PLAN: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN CHEMISTRY
Allows Certification by the American Chemical Society
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FIRST YEAR |
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FALL |
WINTER |
WINTER |
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CHM 121/125 |
(5) |
CHM 122/126 |
(5) |
CHM 123/127 |
(5) |
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MTH 128 or 129 |
(3-5) |
ENG 102 GE Area I |
(4) |
MTH 229 |
(5) |
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ENG 101 GE Area I |
(4) |
MTH 134 |
(5) |
GE Elective |
(4) |
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Non-Western World GE Area II |
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Human Behavior GE Area III |
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Total Quarter Hours 16-18 |
Total Quarter Hours 19 |
Total Quarter Hours 18 |
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SECOND YEAR |
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CHM 211/215 |
(6) |
CHM 212/216 |
(6) |
CHM 213/217 |
(6) |
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PHY 240/200 |
(5) |
PHY 242/202 |
(5) |
PHY 244/204 |
(5) |
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Human Behavior GE Area III |
(4) |
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Total Quarter Hours 16 |
Total Quarter Hours 16 |
Total Quarter Hours 16 |
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THIRD YEAR |
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CHM 312/314 |
(7.5) |
CHM 417 |
(3) |
ELECTIVES |
(3) |
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CHM 451 |
(3) |
CHM 452/457 |
(3) |
CHM 453/458 |
(3) |
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Human Expression GE Area IV |
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College GE Area VI |
(4) |
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Total Quarter Hours 18.5 |
Total Quarter Hours 13 |
Total Quarter Hours 13 - 15 |
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FOURTH YEAR |
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CHM 420 |
(3) |
CHM 421 |
(3) |
CHM 435/436 |
(7.5) |
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CHM * |
(3-4) |
CHM 425 |
(3) |
CHM 419 |
(3) |
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BMB 421 |
(4) |
ELECTIVES |
(10-12) |
ELECTIVES |
(6) |
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ELECTIVES |
(5) |
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Total Quarter Hours 15 - 16 |
Total Quarter Hours 16 - 18 |
Total Quarter Hours 16.5 |
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*An additional 400 level CHM course must be taken.
Recommended Curriculum for the B.S. in Chemistry Degree
(Pre-Med Option)
General Education Requirements |
40 |
Required Substitutions: MTH 229, 230; PHY 240/200, 242/202, 244/204 or |
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Area VI: EH 205 or PSY 110 (Fall 2003 or after) |
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Departmental Requirements |
69 |
CHM 121/125, 122/126, 123/127 |
15 |
CHM 211/215, 212/216, 213/217 |
18 |
CHM 312/314, 451, 452/457, 453/458 |
28.5 |
CHM 435/436 |
7.5 |
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Related Course Requirements |
30-31 |
MTH 229, 230, 23l |
15 |
PHY 111/101, 112/102, 113/103 or 240/200, 242/202, 244/204 |
15-16 |
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Life Sciences Courses |
45 |
BIO 111, 112, 115 |
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BIO Electives – Choose two from: BIO 210, 211, 212, 256, 305, 312, 403, 443 |
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BMB 421, 423 or complete three courses from: CHM 402, 417, 420, 421, 440, 441, 443, 444, 461, 465/467 |
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Electives: CHM 499 and EGR 153 are recommended, along with at least one year of a foreign language. |
18 |
Total |
201-203 |
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN CHEMISTRY
Pre-Medical Option Chemistry Suggestion
FALL |
WINTER |
SPRING |
SUMMER |
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FIRST YEAR |
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CHM 121/125 Credits |
5
13 |
CHM 122/126 Credits |
5 13
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CHM 123/127 Credits |
5 14 |
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SECOND YEAR |
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CHM 211/215 Credits |
6 15 |
MTH 230 Credits |
5 15 |
CHM 213/17 Credits |
6
15 |
CHM 312/314 Credits |
7.5 11.5
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THIRD YEAR |
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PHY 111/101 or 240/200 Credits |
5 4 13 |
PHY 112/102 or 242/202 Credits |
5 4 4 13 |
PHY 113/103 or 244/204 Credits MCAT in April |
5 4 4 4 13 |
APPLY TO |
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FOURTH YEAR |
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CHM 451 Credits |
3
11 18 |
CHM 452/457 Credits |
6 18 |
CHM 453/458 Credits |
6 18.5 |
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PRE-MEDICAL CHEMISTRY OPTION –
CoSM PRE-MED COURSE CURRICULUM SUGGESTION
The Pre-Med Committee of the College of Science and Mathematics, recognizing that the success for admittance into a Medical School is increased if the student majors in Chemistry, have recommended the following curriculum for Pre—Med Chemistry majors which includes some specific Life Sciences courses as preparation for the MEDCATS and for Medical School. Please note that the total credit hours vary between 199 - 205. The Sample Program for students assumes that the student will need some background courses in Math before starting the Calculus Sequence. If a student can immediately begin Calculus, the student will need fewer credit hours. Likewise, although the Sample Program assumes a Summer Quarter session, it is possible to tightly fit the Program into 4 years without a Summer.
Recommended Curriculum for the B.S. in Chemistry Degree (Pre-Med Option)
General Education Requirements |
40 |
Required Substitutions: MTH 229, 230; PHY 240/200, 242/202, 244/204 or |
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Area VI: EH 205 or PSY 110 (Fall 2003 or after) |
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Departmental Requirements |
69 |
CHM 121/125, 122/126, 123/127 |
15 |
CHM 211/215, 212/216, 213/217 |
18 |
CHM 312/314, 451, 452/457, 453/458 |
28.5 |
CHM 435/436 |
7.5 |
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Related Course Requirements |
30-31 |
MTH 229, 230, 23l |
15 |
PHY 111/101, 112/102, 113/103 or 240/200, 242/202, 244/204 |
15-16 |
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Life Sciences Courses |
45 |
BIO 111, 112, 115 |
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BIO Electives – Choose two from: BIO 210, 211, 212, 312, 256, 443, 305, 403 |
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BMB 421, 423 or complete three courses from: CHM 402, 417, 420, 421, 440, 441, 443, 444, 461, 465/467 |
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P&B 301, 302; BIO 210, 211, 212; M&I 220; ANT 201, 202 |
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Electives: CHM 499 and EGR 153 are recommended, along with at least one year of a foreign language. |
18 |
Total |
201-203 |
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN CHEMISTRY
Pre-Medical Option – CoSM COURSE SUGGESTIONS
FALL |
WINTER |
SPRING |
SUMMER |
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FIRST YEAR |
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CHM 121 Credits |
5 16 |
CHM 122 Credits |
5 16 |
CHM 123 Credits |
5 18 |
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SECOND YEAR |
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CHM 211/215 Credits |
6 19 |
MTH 231 Credits |
5 18 |
P&B 301 Credits |
4 14 |
P&B 302 Credits |
4 15.5 |
THIRD YEAR |
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PHY 111/101 or 240/200 Credits |
5 3 16 |
PHY 112/102 or 242/202 Credits |
5 4 16 |
PHY 113/103 or 244/204 Credits MCAT in April |
5 3 16 |
APPLY TO |
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FOURTH YEAR |
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CHM 451 Credits |
3 16 |
CHM 452/457 Credits |
6 18 |
CHM 453/458 Credits |
6 16.5 |
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Curriculum for the B.A. in Chemistry Degree
General Education Requirements |
42 |
Required Substitutions: |
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MTH 229, 230 |
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CHM 121/125, 122/126, 123/127 |
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Departmental Requirements |
53.5 |
CHM 121/125, 122/126, 123/127 |
15 |
CHM 211/215, 212/216, 213/217 |
18 |
CHM 312/314, 451, 452/457, 453/458 |
20.5 |
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Related Course Requirements |
42-43 |
MTH 229, 230, 231 |
15 |
PHY 240/200, 242/202, 244/204, or 111/101, 112/102, 113/103 |
15-16 |
Science electives |
12 |
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Foreign Language Requirement |
21 |
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Additional Courses outside Science and Mathematics and Engineering and Computer Science |
27 |
Electives |
7-8 |
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Total (minimum requirement) |
193.5 |
Dual Major Program
The Department of Chemistry participates in the university’s dual major program, providing a degree with an emphasis in Chemistry and another area of study. Basic requirements follow and must be integrated with a corresponding program from another participating department.
Dual Major Requirements in Chemistry
General Education Requirements |
42 |
Required Substitutions: |
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MTH 229, 230 |
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CHM 121, 122, 123 |
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Departmental Requirements |
53.5 |
CHM 121/125, 122/126, 123/127 |
15 |
CHM 211/215, 212/216, 213/217 |
18 |
CHM 312/314, 451, 452/457, 453/458 |
20.5 |
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Related Course Requirements |
30-31 |
MTH 229, 230, 231 |
15 |
PHY 240/200, 242/202, 244/204, or 111/101, 112/102, 113/103 |
15-16 |
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Second Component of Dual Major |
67-68 |
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Total (minimum requirement) |
193.5 |
Chemistry Honors Program
The honors program in chemistry is designed to provide recognition to the gifted student who pursues a program of independent study under the guidance of a faculty advisor. The program is open to any chemistry major in the B.S. program having at least junior standing and a 3.25 or better overall GPA, including a 3.40 or better average in at least four quarters of chemistry. The normal time for application for admission is at the end of the sophomore year and no later than the end of the junior year.
Students apply for admission by contacting the chairman of the departmental undergraduate studies committee, who will examine the student's record to determine eligibility. Eligible students are asked to submit a short statement (no longer than one typed page) indicating (1) why he/she wishes to pursue departmental honors, (2) the faculty member who has agreed to work with him/her, and (3) a description of the proposed project. Upon acceptance into the program, the student should undertake at least 12 credits of CHM 488 and/or 499. The student also must pass two elective 300- or 400-level chemistry courses; with prior departmental approval, extra courses in other sciences (300 level or above) may be substituted.
Chemistry Education
Students who wish to teach chemistry in Ohio public high schools can pursue the Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry. Upon completion of this undergraduate degree program in the College of Science and Mathematics, students then need to complete the Professional Educators Program (PEP) Master of Education degree (M.Ed.) through Wright State’s College of Education and Human Services. Graduates of the B.S. in chemistry and the M.Ed. Professional Educators Program are then eligible to seek licensure from the Ohio Department of Education in chemistry or chemistry in combination with another science field depending on the content of the undergraduate curriculum.
Bachelor of Science— Chemistry Education
The Adolescence to Young Adult Chemistry Licensure Program is based on an undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry.
Curriculum for the B.S. in Chemistry Education Degree
General Education Requirements |
42 |
Required Substitutions: |
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MTH 229, 230 |
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CHM 121, 122, 123 |
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Departmental Requirements |
76.5 |
CHM 121/125, 122/126, 123/127 |
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CHM 211/215,212/216,213/217,312/314 |
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CHM 451, 452, 453, 457, 458 |
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CHM 499 (9 hours) |
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Chemistry Electives (9 hours) |
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Related Course Requirements |
67.5 |
BIO 112,114 |
8 |
PHY 24O/200, 242/202, 244/204 |
16 |
GL 251/252, 253/254, 255/256 |
13.5 |
MTH 229, 230, 231 |
15 |
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Phase One Professional Education Courses: |
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ED 221, 223, 301, 303, EDS 333 |
15 |
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Unrestricted Electives |
13 |
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Total |
196 |
Department of Chemistry
(937) 775-2855
Department Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
chemistry@wright.edu
