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Department Office

3301 New Science Facility

Phone: 906-227-2911

Fax: 906-227-1066

 

Web page

http://chemistry.nmu.edu/

 

Department

Head

Neil Cumberlidge

ncumberl@nmu.edu

 

Faculty

Thomas D. Getman

Donald J. Marquardt

Frankie A. McCormick

Mark D. Paulsen

Lesley J. Putman

Eugene B. Wickenheiser

Suzanne E. Williams

 

Student

Organizations

• American Chemical Society Student Affiliates

• Chemistry Club/Moles "R" Us

• Student Michigan Education Association

 

 

Accreditation

American Chemical Society

  
 
2003-2004
Undergraduate Bulletin
 
 
 

Chemistry
 

 

Chemistry at NMU

The Chemistry Department offers courses and programs suitable for majors, minors and graduates in biochemistry and chemistry, and for students in other areas needing chemistry cognates and electives. The program for majors at the undergraduate level is designed for students planning professional careers in chemistry and related fields, and in the teaching of chemistry. There are several program options available at the advanced undergraduate level depending upon the career interests of the student.

 

The American Chemical Society’s approval and periodic reviews of the department’s capability to offer complete programs to prepare students for professional work in chemistry attest to the continuing academic soundness of the department’s entire undergraduate program and to its ability to serve the diverse needs and interests of a generation in times of rapid change.

 

Chemistry Programs

The department offers programs leading to either the bachelor of arts degree or the bachelor of science degree. The programs consist of a basic core of courses plus several options at the advanced undergraduate level depending upon the curriculum being followed. The Chemistry Department also provides advisement for students interested in pre-pharmacy. See "Pre-professional Programs" section of this bulletin.

 

Biochemistry

The biochemistry major prepares students for entry into graduate programs in biochemistry and related disciplines. The program serves those students interested in biochemistry or forensic science as a career or students pursuing pre-professional programs in the health sciences. The biochemistry curriculum includes the credit hour equivalent of a major plus a minor; therefore, no minor is required.

 

Chemistry ACS Certified

Students who plan to pursue graduate level work in chemistry or to work in the chemical industry should plan to meet the minimum standards set forth by the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society. Those standards may be met by following this curriculum. Students in the ACS certified major and chemistry major may satisfy the minor subject requirement by completing the sequence of courses listed as an academic minor in another department or completing the group science minor.

 

 

Chemistry

The chemistry major is suitable for students preparing for further work in areas outside pure chemistry such as forensic science, the biological sciences, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, engineering, material science, pollution control or ecology. The major consists of a basic core of courses plus electives.

 

Secondary Education Chemistry

Students desiring certification as a secondary school teacher in chemistry follow this curriculum. Students in this program must select an academic minor in another department. A minor in physics education is recommended.

 

Water Science

The water science major includes the credit hour equivalent of a major plus a minor. This program is for students interested in pursuing an advanced degree in oceanography, limnology, water chemistry, aquatic biology or environmental science. The program also prepares students for state, federal and industrial positions related to water pollution and water quality. Students can select an advisor from either the chemistry or biology department.

 

Department/Program Policies

Students enrolled in a chemistry laboratory must pay the cost of replacement for glassware or equipment broken in excess of one dollar. Records of student breakage are maintained in the chemistry stockroom, and students are notified of any amount due after the last laboratory meeting. The breakage fee is not applicable to CH 490, CH 491, CH 589 or CH 599.

 

Only those chemistry courses passed with a grade of "C-" or better apply to the biochemistry, chemistry and Chemistry ACS Certified majors.

 

Students majoring in secondary education chemistry or minoring in chemistry education must maintain a grade point average of 2.70 or greater with no grade below a "C" in the professional education sequence, the major and/or minor and required cognates combined.
 

 

Baccalaureate Degree Programs

Biochemistry Major

Total Credits Required for Degree

124

Liberal Studies

30-40*

Health Promotion

2

Major

78-79

Chemistry

 

CH 111 General Chemistry I
Satisfies one of the foundations of natural sciences/mathematics requirements.

5

CH 112 General Chemistry II
Satisfies one of the foundations of natural sciences/mathematics requirements.

5

CH 241 Chemical Equilibrium

3

CH 242 Quantitative Analysis

2

CH 321 Organic Chemistry I

4

CH 322 Organic Chemistry II

4

CH 342 Physical Chemistry II

4

CH 450 Introductory Biochemistry

4

CH 452 Intermediary Metabolism

4

CH 454 Biochemical Techniques

4

Biology

 

BI 111 Introductory Biology: Principles

4

BI 112 Introductory Biology: Diversity

4

BI 303 General Microbiology or

4-5

BI 313 Cell Biology or

 

BI 431 Plant Physiology

 

BI 312 Genetics

4

BI 418 Molecular Biology

4

Mathematics

 

MA 161 Calculus I

5

MA 163 Calculus II

4

Physics

 

PH 220 (or PH 201) Introductory Physics I

5

PH 221 (or PH 202) Introductory Physics II

5

Biochemistry Electives
Choose from the following:

9

AIS 435 Electronic Information Resources
(2 cr.)

 

BI 203 Medical Microbiology (5 cr.)

 

BI 210 Principles of Ecology (4 cr.)

 

BI 303 General Microbiology (5 cr.)

 

BI 313 Cell Biology (4 cr.)

 

BI 405 Immunology (3 cr.)

 

BI 411 Limnology (4 cr.)

 

BI 413 Biochemistry of Development (4 cr.)

 

BI 425 Endocrinology (3 cr.)

 

BI 431 Plant Physiology (4 cr.)

 

BI 495 Special Topics in Biology (1-4 cr.)

 

BI 498 Directed Studies in Biology (1-4 cr.)

 

CH 340 Environmental Chemistry (5 cr.)

 

CH 341 Physical Chemistry I* (4 cr.)

 

CH 415 Inorganic Chemistry (4 cr.)

 

CH 435 Gas and Liquid Chromatography (2 cr.)

 

CH 436 Modern Spectrometry (3 cr.)

 

CH 437 Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (1 cr.)

 

CH 456 Protein Structure and Function (3 cr.)

 

CH 460 Nuclear Chemistry (4 cr.)

 

CH 490 Senior Research and Seminar I (2-4 cr.)

 

CH 491 Senior Research and Seminar II (2-4 cr.)

 

CH 495 Special Topics in Chemistry (1-4 cr.)

 

CS 120 Introduction to Computing (4 cr.)

 

BI 412 Biometrics (4 cr.) or

 

MA 171 Introduction to Probability and Statistics (4 cr.)

 

MA 211 Introduction to Matrix Theory and Linear Algebra (3 cr.)

 

MA 361 Differential Equations (3 cr.)

 

MA 475 Intermediate Statistics (4 cr.)

 

PH 322 Modern Physics (4 cr.)

 

 

*Students wishing to pursue graduate studies in biochemistry or industrial careers should take CH 341.

 

Chemistry Major (ACS Certified)

Total Credits Required for Degree

124

Liberal Studies

30-40*

Health Promotion

2

Major

49

CH 111 General Chemistry I
Satisfies one of the foundations of natural sciences/mathematics requirements.

5

CH 112 General Chemistry II
Satisfies one of the foundations of natural sciences/mathematics requirements.

5

CH 215 Chemistry of the Elements

4

CH 241 Chemical Equilibrium

3

CH 242 Quantitative Analysis

2

CH 321 Organic Chemistry I

4

CH 322 Organic Chemistry II

4

CH 341 Physical Chemistry I

4

CH 342 Physical Chemistry II

4

CH 415 Inorganic Chemistry

4

CH 435 Gas and Liquid Chromatography

2

CH 436 Modern Spectrometry

3

CH 437 Atomic Absorption Spectrometry

1

CH 450 Introductory Biochemistry

4

Other Required Courses

19

MA 161 Calculus I

5

MA 163 Calculus II

4

PH 220 (or PH 201) Introductory Physics I

5

PH 221 (or PH 202) Introductory Physics II

5

Minor
The group science minor uses the other required courses and requires 3 additional credits.

3-20

 

Chemistry Major

Total Credits Required for Degree

124

Liberal Studies

30-40*

Health Promotion

2

Major

41

CH 111 General Chemistry I
Satisfies one of the foundations of natural sciences/mathematics requirements.

5

CH 112 General Chemistry II
Satisfies one of the foundations of natural sciences/mathematics requirements.

5

CH 241 Chemical Equilibrium

3

CH 242 Quantitative Analysis

2

CH 321 Organic Chemistry I

4

CH 322 Organic Chemistry II

4

CH 341 Physical Chemistry I

4

CH 342 Physical Chemistry II

4

CH 415 Inorganic Chemistry

4

Chemistry Electives
Must be at the 400 level, including at least one of the following:

6

CH 435 Gas and Liquid Chromatography
(2 cr.)

 

CH 436 Modern Spectrometry (3 cr.)

 

CH 437 Atomic Absorption Spectrometry
(1 cr.)

 

Other Required Courses

19

MA 161 Calculus I

5

MA 163 Calculus II

4

PH 220 (or PH 201) Introductory Physics I

5

PH 221 (or PH 202) Introductory Physics II

5

Minor
The group science minor uses the other required courses and requires 3 additional credits.

3-20

 

Secondary Education Chemistry Major

Total Credits Required for Degree

138-152

Liberal Studies

30-40

Health Promotion

2

Major

32

CH 111 General Chemistry I
Satisfies one of the foundations of natural sciences/mathematics requirements.

5

CH 112 General Chemistry II
Satisfies one of the foundations of natural sciences/mathematics requirements.

5

CH 220 Introductory Organic Chemistry

5

CH 241 Chemical Equilibrium

3

CH 242 Quantitative Analysis

2

CH 341 Physical Chemistry I

4

CH 342 Physical Chemistry II

4

CH 450 Introductory Biochemistry

4

Other Required Courses

27

PH 220 (or PH 201) Introductory Physics I

5

PH 221 (or PH 202) Introductory Physics II

5

MA 161 Calculus I

5

MA 163 Calculus II

4

BI 111 Introductory Biology: Principles

4

GC 246 (or GC 385 or GC 255) Earth Science

4

Teaching Minor, Minimum*

10-24

Professional Education

37

ED 201 Introduction to Education

2

ED 231 Teaching and Learning in the Secondary Classroom

4

ED 301 Dimensions of American Education

2

ED 319 Teaching of Reading for Secondary Teachers

3

ED 349 Teaching for Diversity, Equity and Social Justice in the Secondary School Community

2

ED 361 Special Education and the General Classroom Teacher

2

ED 483 Educational Media and Technology

2

ED 430 Teaching in the Secondary School

11

ED 450 Seminar in Teaching

1

MSED 340 Fundamental Concepts in Science

4

MSED 350 Methods and Materials in the Teaching of Science Education

4

 

*Students who minor in Physics Education can complete the minor with an additional 10 credit hours of physics.

 

Water Science Major

Total Credits Required for Degree

124

Liberal Studies

30-40

Health Promotion

2

Major

60-63

BI 111 Introductory Biology: Principles
Satisfies one of the foundations of natural sciences/mathematics requirements.

4

BI 112 Introductory Biology: Diversity
Satisfies one of the foundations of natural sciences/mathematics requirements.

4

BI 210 Principles of Ecology

4

BI 303 General Microbiology

5

BI 411 Limnology

4

BI 412 Biometrics

4

CH 111 General Chemistry I

5

CH 112 General Chemistry II

5

CH 220 Introductory Organic Chemistry or

 

CH 321 Organic Chemistry I and

 

CH 322 Organic Chemistry II

5-8

CH 241 Chemical Equilibrium

3

CH 242 Quantitative Analysis

2

CH 340 Environmental Chemistry

5

PH 220 (or PH 201) Introductory College Physics I

5

PH 221 (or PH 202) Introductory Physics II

5

Other Required Courses
Choose from the following:

16

BI 310 Ecology Theory and Methods (4 cr.)

 

BI 421 Invertebrate Zoology (4 cr.)

 

BI 423 Parasitology (3 cr.)

 

BI 441 Fisheries Management (3 cr.)

 

BI 465 Aquatic Insects (4 cr.)

 

BI 492 Research in Water Science (2 cr.) or

 

CH 492 Research in Water Science (2 cr.) or

 

GC 492 Research in Water Science (2 cr.)

 

CH 215 Chemistry of the Elements (4 cr.)

 

CH 435 Gas and Liquid Chromatography (2 cr.)

 

CS 120 Computer Science I (4 cr.)

 

GC 225 Introduction to Maps (2 cr.)

 

GC 255 Physical Geology (4 cr.)

 

GC 320 Environmental Policy and Regulation (4 cr.)

 

GC 390 Oceanography (2 cr.)

 

GC 465 Hydrology (4 cr.)

 

*Complete information on the liberal studies requirements and additional graduation requirements, including the health promotion requirement is in the “Liberal Studies Program and Graduation Requirements” section of this bulletin.

 

Minor Programs

Chemistry Minor

Total Credits Required for Minor

22

CH 111 General Chemistry I

5

CH 112 General Chemistry II

5

Chemistry Electives (200 level or above)

12

 

Chemistry Education Minor

Total Credits Required for Minor

22-30

CH 111 General Chemistry I

5

CH 112 General Chemistry II

5

CH 220 Introductory Organic Chemistry

5

CH 215 Chemistry of the Elements (4 cr.) or

4-5

CH 241 Chemical Equilibrium (2 cr.) and

 

CH 242 Quantitative Analysis (2 cr.)

 

Chemistry Electives (200 level and above)

2-3

MSED 340 Fundamental Concepts in Science*

4

MSED 350 Methods and Materials in Teaching Science Education*

4

*Not required if major is biology education, earth science education, physics education or general science education.

 

Group Science Minor

Total Credits Required for Minor

22

MA 161 Calculus I

5

MA 163 Calculus II

4

PH 220 Introductory Physics I

5

PH 221 Introductory Physics II

5

MA or PH Elective (300 level and above or PH 322 Modern Physics)

3

 

This minor is available only to students with majors in Chemistry or Chemistry ACS Certified.

 


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