Chemistry, B.S.

Objectives

The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry degree program provides the student with a flexible program that builds upon a solid fundamental knowledge in chemistry. Students work with their advisors/chairperson to select upper division elective courses in emphasis areas like analytical, organic, inorganic, or physical chemistry or health sciences-which include but are not limited to medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, optometry-and areas such as forensics, environmental chemistry, education, etc.

The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry degree program, approved by the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society (ACS), ACS-certified track in Chemistry, is designed to prepare the student not only for immediate entry into the profession of chemistry at the Bachelor’s level but also for graduate study toward advanced degrees.

Student learning outcomes for the chemistry major:

Students will be able to apply essential concepts in chemistry and biochemistry.
Students will be able to complete an experiment in the chemistry/biochemistry laboratory using safe and proper technique.
Students will be able to analyze and present data in written and oral formats.
Students will be able to argue why chemistry and the application of green chemistry principles is an integral activity for addressing social issues such as economic, health and/or environmental problems.

Major Requirements

Lower Division Requirements: Chemistry

CHEM 110 General Chemistry I 3 semester hours
CHEM 111 General Chemistry I Lab 1 semester hours
CHEM 112 General Chemistry II 3 semester hours
CHEM 113 General Chemistry II Lab 1 semester hours
CHEM 190 World of Chemistry and Biochemistry 1 semester hours
CHEM 220 Organic Chemistry I 3 semester hours
CHEM 221 Organic Chemistry I Lab 1 semester hours
CHEM 222 Organic Chemistry II 3 semester hours
CHEM 223 Organic Chemistry II Lab 1 semester hours or CHEM 225 225 Organic Chemistry II Lab for Molecular Sciences 1 semester hour
BIOL 101 General Biology I 3 semester hours
BIOL 111 General Biology I Lab 2 semester hours
MATH 131 Calculus I 4 semester hours
MATH 132 Calculus II 4 semester hours
PHYS 1100 Introduction to Mechanics 4 semester hours
PHYS 2100 Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism 4 semester hours

Note:

A grade of at least C (2.0) is required in each of the CHEM courses. With approval of the Chairperson, MATH 122 and MATH 123 ; PHYS 2500 and PHYS 2550 may be substituted for MATH 131 and MATH 132 ; PHYS 1100 and PHYS 2100 . An average of C (2.0) is required for the BIOL, MATH, and PHYS courses.

Upper Division Requirements: Chemistry

32 upper division semester hours of CHEM courses, including

CHEM 330 Inorganic Chemistry 3 semester hours
CHEM 331 Inorganic Chemistry Lab 1 semester hours
CHEM 340 Physical Chemistry 3 semester hours
CHEM 341 Physical Chemistry Lab 1 semester hours
CHEM 342 Advanced Physical Chemistry 3 semester hours
CHEM 360 Analytical Chemistry and Lab 4 semester hours
CHEM 370 Biochemistry 3 semester hours
CHEM 371 Biochemistry Lab 1 semester hours
CHEM 390 Chemistry Seminar 1 semester hours
CHEM 391 Chemistry Seminar 1 semester hours
CHEM 490 Chemistry Seminar 1 semester hours
CHEM 491 Chemistry Seminar 1 semester hours
The remaining semester hours may be fulfilled with any upper division chemistry electives or other CSE upper division electives approved by and selected in conjunction with your academic advisor/chairperson.

Except for CHEM 390 and CHEM 490, a minimum cumulative grade point average of C (2.0) is required in the upper division major requirements for graduation. All upper division courses must be completed at LMU. Strongly recommended for those intending graduate study: CHEM 397/CHEM 497. A maximum of 12 semester hours of Chemistry/Biochemistry Internship and/or Directed Research (CHEM 393, CHEM 397, CHEM 493, CHEM 497) may be included toward the 124-hour baccalaureate requirement. CHEM courses with Credit/No Credit grading do not count toward the upper division elective requirements of the major.

To be eligible for the Dean’s list, students must have completed 14 semester hours at LMU for that semester.

Chemistry Curriculum

(124 Semester Hours)

First Year

Fall Semester

BIOL 101 General Biology I 3 semester hours
BIOL 111 General Biology I Lab 2 semester hours
CHEM 110 General Chemistry I 3 semester hours
CHEM 111 General Chemistry I Lab 1 semester hours
CHEM 190 World of Chemistry and Biochemistry 1 semester hours
MATH 131 Calculus I 4 semester hours
FFYS 1000 First Year Seminar 4 semester hours or RHET 1000 Rhetorical Arts 4 semester hours
ORNT 1000 First Year Forum 0 semester hours

Total: 18 semester hours

Spring Semester

CHEM 112 General Chemistry II 3 semester hours
CHEM 113 General Chemistry II Lab 1 semester hours
MATH 132 Calculus II 4 semester hours
PHYS 1100 Introduction to Mechanics 4 semester hours
RHET 1000 Rhetorical Arts 3 or 4 semester hours or FFYS 1000 First Year Seminar 4 semester hours

Total: 16 semester hours

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

CHEM 220 Organic Chemistry I 3 semester hours
CHEM 221 Organic Chemistry I Lab 1 semester hours
PHYS 2100 Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism 4 semester hours
University Core 4 semester hours
University Core 4 semester hours

Total: 16 semester hours

Spring Semester

CHEM 222 Organic Chemistry II 3 semester hours
CHEM 223 Organic Chemistry II Lab 1 semester hours or CHEM 225 Organic Chemistry II Lab for Molecular Sciences 1 semester hour
CHEM 360 Analytical Chemistry and Lab 4 semester hours
University Core 4 semester hours
University Core 4 semester hours

Total: 16 semester hours

Junior Year

Fall Semester

CHEM 340 Physical Chemistry 3 semester hours
CHEM 341 Physical Chemistry Lab 1 semester hours
CHEM 370 Biochemistry 3 semester hours
CHEM 371 Biochemistry Lab 1 semester hours
CHEM 390 Chemistry Seminar 1 semester hours
University Core 4 semester hours
University Core 4 semester hours

Total: 17 semester hours

Spring Semester

CHEM 342 Advanced Physical Chemistry 3 semester hours
CHEM 391 Chemistry Seminar 1 semester hours
CHEM Upper Division Elective 3 semester hours
University Core/Elective 4 semester hours*
Elective 3-4 semester hours

Total: 14-15 semester hours

Senior Year

Fall Semester

CHEM 330 Inorganic Chemistry 3 semester hours
CHEM 331 Inorganic Chemistry Lab 1 semester hours
CHEM 491 Chemistry Seminar 1 semester hours
Upper Division Elective 3-4 semester hours
Elective 3-4 semester hours
Elective 3-4 semester hours

Total: 14-17 semester hours

Spring Semester

CHEM 490 Chemistry Seminar 1 semester hours
CHEM Upper Division Elective 3 semester hours
CHEM Upper Division Elective 3 semester hours
Upper Division Elective 3-4 semester hours
Elective 3-4 semester hours

Total: 13-15 semester hours**

Total: 124 semester hours

Note:

*Chemistry majors are required to complete 32 semester hours of core courses to satisfy the University Core requirements.

**Dean’s list requires minimum 14 semester hours.