Chemistry

Chemistry

The chemistry major gives students the opportunity to study the major areas of chemistry:  inorganic, organic, analytical, physical, and biochemistry. The major is designed as preparation for fields related to chemistry, such as medicine, dentistry, teaching, and law. The major will also prepare students for graduate study or careers in chemistry such as research and development, chemical engineering, organic chemistry, and toxicology.

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  • B.S. Degree — Chemistry Major

    In addition to the general education requirements, majors in Chemistry must complete the following:

    CHEM1430 Principles of Chemistry I 3 s.h.
    CHEM1431 Principles of Chemistry I Lab 1 s.h.
    CHEM1440 Principles of Chemistry II 3 s.h.
    CHEM1441 Principles of Chemistry II Lab 1 s.h.
    CHEM3110 Chemistry Seminar I 1 s.h.
    CHEM3300 Analytical Chemistry 4 s.h.
    CHEM3410 Organic Chemistry I 3 s.h.
    CHEM3411 Organic Chemistry I Lab 1 s.h.
    CHEM3420 Organic Chemistry II 3 s.h.
    CHEM3421 Organic Chemistry II Lab 1 s.h.
    CHEM3610 Physical Chemistry I 4 s.h.
    CHEM3620 Physical Chemistry II 4 s.h.
    CHEM4110 Chemistry Seminar II 1 s.h.
    BIOL/CHEM4310 Biochemistry 4 s.h.
    CHEM4330 Instrumental Analysis 4 s.h.
    BIOL/CHEM4120 Research I 1 s.h.
    BIOL/CHEM4130 Research II 1 s.h.

    In addition to the Chemistry course requirements, the following courses are also required for majors in Chemistry:
    PHYS1410 Elements of Physics I 4 s.h.
    PHYS1420 Elements of Physics II 4 s.h.
    MATH1510 Calculus I 3 s.h.
    MATH1520 Calculus II 3 s.h.

    It is strongly recommended that majors in Chemistry also take the following courses, which are required for acceptance into many graduate schools and professional programs:
    BIOL1400 Fundamentals of Biological Science 3 s.h.
    CSIT1010 Microcomputer Business Applications 3 s.h.
    or all of the following:
    CSIT1020 Microsoft Word & Powerpoint 1 s.h.
    CSIT1030 Microsoft Excel 1 s.h.
    CSIT1050 Computer-based Academic Research 1 s.h.

    (A math minor is highly recommended.)

  • Chemistry Minor

    A minor in Chemistry consists of 17 semester hours or more of course work in Chemistry and includes the following courses:
    CHEM1430 Principles of Chemistry I 3 s.h.
    CHEM1431 Principles of Chemistry I Lab 1 s.h.
    CHEM1440 Principles of Chemistry II 3 s.h.
    CHEM1441 Principles of Chemistry II Lab 1 s.h.
    CHEM3110 Chemistry Seminar I 1 s.h.
    CHEM3410 Organic Chemistry I 3 s.h.
    CHEM3411 Organic Chemistry I Lab 1 s.h.
    CHEM3420 Organic Chemistry II 3 s.h.
    CHEM3421 Organic Chemistry II Lab 1 s.h.

  • Teacher Certification in Chemistry

    1. FOR CHEMISTRY MAJORS WHO WANT A SECONDARY ENDORSEMENT (5-12): Students majoring in Chemistry who desire Iowa Teacher Certification with a Chemistry secondary endorsement must complete the major requirements above and the Secondary Education Program (with SCIE3360 Methods of Teaching Science and Mathematics as the appropriate methods course).
    2. FOR NON-CHEMISTRY MAJORS WHO WANT A SECONDARY CHEMISTRY ENDORSEMENT (5-12): Non-Chemistry majors desiring a secondary Chemistry endorsement (5-12) in Iowa must complete the Secondary Education Program (with SCIE3360 Methods of Teaching Science and Mathematics as the appropriate methods course), a major in a secondary teaching field, and 24 semester hours in chemistry including the following courses:
      CHEM1430 Principles of Chemistry I 3 s.h.
      CHEM1431 Principles of Chemistry I Lab 1 s.h.
      CHEM1440 Principles of Chemistry II 3 s.h.
      CHEM1441 Principles of Chemistry II Lab 1 s.h.
      CHEM3110 Chemistry Seminar I 1 s.h.
      CHEM3300 Analytical Chemistry 5 s.h.
      CHEM3410 Organic Chemistry I 3 s.h.
      CHEM3411 Organic Chemistry I Lab 1 s.h.
      CHEM3420 Organic Chemistry II 3 s.h.
      CHEM3421 Organic Chemistry II Lab 1 s.h.
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