Ken Shimizu, Chair

Overview

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers three undergraduate degrees. A general major leads to the Bachelor of Science with a major in chemistry; the intensive major, suggested for those intending to enter the chemical profession, leads to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. The department also offers a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in biochemistry and molecular biology. For all majors a minimum grade of C in CHEM 111  and CHEM 112  is required. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry has been approved by the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) Committee on Professional Training, and the curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry meets ACS requirements.

Retention, Progression, and Transfer Standards

1. Chemistry majors may enroll in a chemistry course a maximum of twice to earn the required grade of C or higher. Biochemistry and molecular biology majors may enroll in a biology or chemistry course a maximum of twice to earn the required grade of C or higher.
2. A chemistry major must receive a grade of C or higher in any chemistry course in order for it to be used to satisfy a major requirement. A biochemistry and molecular biology major must receive a grade of C or higher in any chemistry or biology course in order for it to be used to satisfy a major requirement.
3. Any student applying for transfer to the chemistry major from other programs within the University, or from other accredited colleges and universities, is required to have a minimum overall grade point average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale.
4. To be admitted to the biochemistry and molecular biology major, a student must have earned at least 30 semester hours with a minimum 3.25 grade point average on a 4.00 scale. The 30 semester hours must include CHEM 111 , CHEM 112 , BIOL 101 , BIOL 102 , and MATH 141 , each passed with a grade of C or higher.

Note: All four standards apply for the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, B.S. degree. The first three standards apply for the Chemistry, B.S. and the Chemistry, B.S. Chem degrees.

Programs and Courses

Programs

• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, BS
• Chemistry Minor
• Chemistry, BS
• Chemistry, BSChem

Courses

• CHEM 101 - Fundamental Chemistry I
• CHEM 102 - Fundamental Chemistry II
• CHEM 105 - Chemistry and Modern Society I
• CHEM 106 - Chemistry and Modern Society II
• CHEM 106L - Chemistry and Modern Society II Laboratory
• CHEM 107 - Forensic Chemistry
• CHEM 111 - General Chemistry I
• CHEM 111L - General Chemistry I Laboratory
• CHEM 112 - General Chemistry II
• CHEM 112L - General Chemistry II Laboratory
• CHEM 118 - Computational Chemistry I
• CHEM 141 - Principles of Chemistry I
• CHEM 142 - Principles of Chemistry II
• CHEM 318 - Computational Chemistry II
• CHEM 321 - Quantitative Analysis
• CHEM 321L - Quantitative Analysis Laboratory
• CHEM 322 - Analytical Chemistry
• CHEM 322L - Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
• CHEM 331L - Essentials of Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
• CHEM 332L - Essentials of Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
• CHEM 333 - Organic Chemistry I
• CHEM 333L - Comprehensive Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
• CHEM 334 - Organic Chemistry II
• CHEM 334L - Comprehensive Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
• CHEM 340 - Elementary Biophysical Chemistry
• CHEM 340L - Elementary Biophysical Chemistry Laboratory
• CHEM 360 - Undergraduate Seminar
• CHEM 399 - Independent Study
• CHEM 401 - Industrial Chemistry Capstone Experience
• CHEM 496 - Undergraduate Research
• CHEM 497 - Undergraduate Research
• CHEM 498 - Undergraduate Research
• CHEM 499 - Undergraduate Research
• CHEM 511 - Inorganic Chemistry
• CHEM 533 - Comprehensive Organic Chemistry III
• CHEM 541 - Physical Chemistry
• CHEM 541L - Physical Chemistry Laboratory
• CHEM 542 - Physical Chemistry
• CHEM 542L - Physical Chemistry Laboratory
• CHEM 545 - Physical Biochemistry
• CHEM 550 - Biochemistry
• CHEM 550L - Biochemistry Laboratory
• CHEM 555 - Biochemistry/Molecular Biology I
• CHEM 556 - Biochemistry/Molecular Biology II
• CHEM 590 - Introductory Glassblowing
• CHEM 591 - Advanced Experimental Chemistry I
• CHEM 592 - Advanced Experimental Chemistry II
• CHEM 619 - Special Topics in Inorganic Chemistry
• CHEM 621 - Instrumental Analysis
• CHEM 621L - Instrumental Analysis Lab
• CHEM 622 - Forensic Analytical Chemistry
• CHEM 623 - Introductory Environmental Chemistry
• CHEM 624 - Aquatic Chemistry
• CHEM 629 - Special Topics in Analytical Chemistry
• CHEM 633 - Introduction to Polymer Synthesis
• CHEM 639 - Special Topics in Organic Chemistry
• CHEM 643 - Computational Chemistry
• CHEM 644 - Materials Chemistry
• CHEM 649 - Special Topics in Physical Chemistry
• CHEM 655 - Metabolic Biochemistry of Human Disease
• CHEM 659 - Special Topics in Biochemistry