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Chemistry Major, B.S.

This program is designed for students who plan a professional career in chemistry, in a related science or a professional area such as medicine, dentistry, etc. It will prepare the student for graduate study in the sciences.

An internship in a field of chemistry or related field is strongly advised. The participation in an internship enhances greatly the placement of graduates. Internships are normally taken during the summer between the junior and senior years but some internships also include time during the academic year. These internships for the most part are paid positions.

I. Required Courses

Note: Students enrolled in CHEM 1111 who elect this major should enroll in CHEM 1212 during the second semester. Students completing the CHEM 1111, CHEM 1112 sequence before making the decision to major in Chemistry should take CHEM 1113 before enrolling in CHEM 2510.

Select one of the following sequences:

CHEM 1111 General Chemistry I (3 credits)
CHEM 1112 General Chemistry II (3 credits)
CHEM 1113 General Chemistry III (2 credits)

or

CHEM 1211 Principles of Chemistry I (3 credits)
CHEM 1212 Principles of Chemistry II (3 credits)

Complete the following courses:

Updated:
CHEM 1240 Fundamental Laboratory Techniques in Chemistry (2 credits)
CHEM 2311 Organic Chemistry I (3 credits)
CHEM 2312 Organic Chemistry II (3 credits)
CHEM 2371 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (1 credit)
CHEM 2372 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (1 credit)
CHEM 2510 Analytical Chemistry (3 credits)
CHEM 2570 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (1 credit)
CHEM 3711 Physical Chemistry I (3 credits)
CHEM 3712 Physical Chemistry II (3 credits)
CHEM 3771 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I (1 credit)
CHEM 3772 Physical Chemistry Laboratory II (1 credit)
CHEM 3810 Inorganic Chemistry (4 credits)
CHEM 4510 Instrumental Analysis (3 credits)
CHEM 4571 Advanced Instrumental Techniques I (1 credit)
CHEM 4572 Advanced Instrumental Techniques II (1 credit)
CHEM 3871 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory I (1 credit)
CHEM 3872 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory II (1 credit)

Subtotal 39-41 Credits

II. Required Courses in Related Fields

Updated:
Note: Entry into MATH 2471 requires suitable scoring on a Math Placement exam. Students needing a review of algebra and trigonometry will need to modify this schedule. See the Chair of the Chemistry Department or your advisor for assistance in planning.

MATH 2471 Calculus I (5 credits)
MATH 2472 Calculus II (5 credits)
PHYS 2101 Physics I (5 credits)
PHYS 2102 Physics II (5 credits)

Subtotal 20 Credits

III. Required Electives

Select 8 credits from CHEM 3100 or above and/or the following courses:

PHYS 2500 Electronics I (4 credits)
PHYS 2530 Circuit Analysis (4 credits)
PHYS 3300 Thermodynamics (3 credits)
PHYS 3500 Electronics II (4 credits)
PHYS 3600 Modern Physics (4 credits)
PHYS 4540 Electromagnetic Fields and Waves (4 credits)

Subtotal 8 Credits

Total Semester Credits Required for Major 67-69 Credits

SUGGESTED SEMESTER SCHEDULE FOR CHEMISTRY MAJOR, B.S.

The following is a list of required courses for the Chemistry Major, B.S., arranged by year. This schedule is intended to assist students in planning their academic program and may be altered somewhat to fit the student's background and circumstances.

Freshman

CHEM 1211 Principles of Chemistry I
CHEM 1212 Principles of Chemistry II
CHEM 1240 Fundamental Laboratory Techniques
MATH 2471 Calculus I
or appropriate beginning math course
MATH 2472 Calculus II
Liberal Education requirements

Sophomore

CHEM 2311 Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 2312 Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 2371 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 2372 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
CHEM 2510 Analytical Chemistry
CHEM 2570 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
PHYS 2101 Physics I
PHYS 2102 Physics II
Liberal Education requirements
Electives

Junior

CHEM 3711 Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 3712 Physical Chemistry II
CHEM 3771 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 3772 Physical Chemistry Laboratory II
CHEM 3810 Inorganic Chemistry
Complete Liberal Education requirements
Electives

Senior year

CHEM 3871 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 3872 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory II
CHEM 4510 Instrumental Methods of Analysis
CHEM 4571 Instrumental Analysis Laboratory I
CHEM 4572 Instrumental Analysis Laboratory II
Electives in Chemistry
Research in Chemistry
Electives

Chemistry Major, B.A.

This program is designed for students who intend to pursue further professional studies, or who seek employment in areas where knowledge of chemistry would be advantageous. Specific required courses are held to a minimum to allow the student considerable flexibility in designing a program of study. The student should also select a minor or a major in another area.

I. Required Courses

NOTE: Students enrolled in CHEM 1111 who elect this major should enroll in CHEM 1212 during the second semester. Students completing the CHEM 1111, CHEM 1112 sequence before making the decision to major in Chemistry should take CHEM 1113 before enrolling in CHEM 2510.

Select one of the following sequences:

 

CHEM 1111 General Chemistry I (3 credits)
CHEM 1112 General Chemistry II (3 credits)
CHEM 1113 General Chemistry III (2 credits)

or

CHEM 1211 Principles of Chemistry I (3 credits)
CHEM 1212 Principles of Chemistry II (3 credits)

Complete the following courses:

CHEM 1240 Fundamental Laboratory Techniques in Chemistry (2 credits)
CHEM 2311 Organic Chemistry I (3 credits)
CHEM 2312 Organic Chemistry II (3 credits)
CHEM 2371 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (1 credit)
CHEM 2372 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (1 credit)
CHEM 2510 Analytical Chemistry (3 credits)
CHEM 2570 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (1 credit)
CHEM 2810 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry (3 credits)
CHEM 3000 Writing Certification (0 credits)
CHEM 3110 Laboratory Management and Safety (2 credits)

Subtotal 25-27 Credits

II. Required Electives

Select 5 credits of electives from CHEM 3100 or above.

Subtotal 5 Credits

Total Semester Credits Required for Major 30-32 Credits

SUGGESTED SEMESTER SCHEDULE FOR CHEMISTRY MAJOR, B.A.

The following is a list of required courses for the Chemistry Major, B.A., arranged by year. This schedule is intended to assist students in planning their academic program and may be altered somewhat to fit the students background and circumstances.

Freshman

CHEM 1211 Principles of Chemistry I
CHEM 1212 Principles of Chemistry II
CHEM 1240 Fundamental Laboratory Techniques
Liberal Education requirements
Electives

Sophomore

CHEM 2311 Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 2312 Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 2371 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 2372 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
CHEM 2510 Analytical Chemistry
CHEM 2570 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
Liberal Education requirements

Junior/Senior

CHEM 2810 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 3100 Journal Club (2 times)
CHEM 3110 Laboratory Management and Safety
Chemistry electives
Complete Liberal Education requirements
Electives

Physical Science (Chemistry/Physics) Major, B.S. (Teacher Licensure)

This major is designed for secondary teaching in physics and chemistry (Minnesota only). It is a combined Physics and Chemistry curriculum and is crosslisted under Physics. Professional education courses are also required. See Professional Education in this catalog for Teacher Licensure entry requirements and degree completion requirements. Students who wish to teach in another state should consult a Physics or Chemistry advisor very early, since the requirements for that state may differ substantially from those presented here.

With proper student planning and in consultation with the academic advisor a student may complete his or her academic degree in 128 semester credits. It is possible, in some circumstances, that courses in a student's Liberal Education program may be used in his or her academic major.

Alert: New State of Minnesota teacher licensure rules may go into effect Fall 1998. Before registering for classes, please consult the revised Handbook for Teacher Education Students, available in the office of the Department of Education.

I. Required Courses in Chemistry

Note: Students enrolled in CHEM 1111 who elect this major should enroll in CHEM 1212 during the second semester. Students completing the CHEM 1111, CHEM 1112 sequence before making the decision to major in Chemistry, should take CHEM 1113 before enrolling in CHEM 2510.

Select one of the following sequences:

 

CHEM 1111 General Chemistry I (3 credits)
CHEM 1112 General Chemistry II (3 credits)
CHEM 1113 General Chemistry III (2 credits)

or

CHEM 1211 Principles of Chemistry I (3 credits)
CHEM 1212 Principles of Chemistry II (3 credits)

Complete the following courses:

CHEM 1240 Fundamental Laboratory Techniques in Chemistry (2 credits)
CHEM 2311 Organic Chemistry I (3 credits)
CHEM 2312 Organic Chemistry II (3 credits)
CHEM 2371 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (1 credit)
CHEM 2372 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (1 credit)
CHEM 2510 Analytical Chemistry (3 credits)
CHEM 2570 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (1 credit)
CHEM 2810 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry (3 credits)
CHEM 3110 Laboratory Management and Safety (2 credits)

Subtotal 25-27 Credits

II. Required Electives in Chemistry

Select 3 credits of electives from Chemistry numbered 3100 or above.

Subtotal 3 Credits

III. Required Courses in Physics

Note: Students who complete the PHYS 1101, PHYS 1102 sequence (instead of the PHYS 2101, PHYS 2102 sequence) prior to choosing this major should consult a Physics advisor to discuss appropriate options.

PHYS 2101 Physics I (5 credits)
PHYS 2102 Physics II (5 credits)
PHYS 2150 Practical Electronics (3 credits)
PHYS 3600 Modern Physics (4 credits)

Subtotal 17 Credits

IV. Required Electives in Physics

Select 10 credits of electives from Physics with consent of advisor.

Subtotal 10 Credits

V. Required Courses in Mathematics

Note: Entry into MATH 2471 requires suitable scoring on a Math Placement Exam. Students needing a review of algebra and trigonometry will need to modify their physics timetable, and may not complete the program in four years. See your advisor for alternative schedules.

MATH 2471 Calculus I (5 credits)
MATH 2472 Calculus II (5 credits)

Subtotal 10 Credits

VI. Required Professional Education Courses

Note: For specific courses, see Professional Education: Secondary, this catalog.

Professional Education Core (34 credits)
ED 3450 Science Methods in the Secondary School (3 credits)

Subtotal 37 Credits

Total Semester Credits Required for Major 102-104 Credits

SUGGESTED SEMESTER SCHEDULE FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCE MAJOR, B.S. (TEACHER LICENSURE)

The following is a list of required courses for the Physical Science Major, B.S., arranged by year. This schedule is intended to assist students in planning their academic program and may be altered somewhat to fit the student's background and circumstances. Note that some advanced courses are offered on an alternate-year basis, so careful planning is necessary. Professional education courses are required also.

Note: With proper student planning and in consultation with the academic advisor a student may complete his or her academic degree in 128 semester credits. It is possible, in some circumstances, that courses in a student's Liberal Education program may be used in his or her academic major.

Freshman

CHEM 1211 Principles of Chemistry I
CHEM 1212 Principles of Chemistry II
CHEM 1240 Fundamental Laboratory Techniques in Chemistry
MATH 2471 Calculus I
or appropriate beginning math course
MATH 2472 Calculus II
Electives
Liberal Education requirements

Sophomore

CHEM 2311 Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 2312 Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 2371 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 2372 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
CHEM 2810 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry
PHYS 2101 Physics I
PHYS 2102 Physics II
Liberal Education requirements
Electives

Junior

CHEM 2510 Analytical Chemistry
CHEM 2570 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
PHYS 2150 Practical Electronics
PHYS 3600 Modern Physics
Liberal Education requirements
Electives

Senior

CHEM 3110 Laboratory Management and Safety
Electives

Chemistry Minor, B.A. or B.S.

This minor is designed to supplement such majors as Biology, Physics, Geology, Environmental Studies, and health related programs.

Required Courses

CHEM 1211 Principles of Chemistry I (3 credits)
CHEM 1212 Principles of Chemistry II (3 credits)
CHEM 1240 Fundamental Laboratory Techniques in Chemistry (2 credits)
CHEM 2311 Organic Chemistry I (3 credits)
CHEM 2312 Organic Chemistry II (3 credits)
CHEM 2371 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (1 credit)
CHEM 2372 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (1 credit)
CHEM 2510 Analytical Chemistry (3 credits)
CHEM 2570 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (1 credit)
CHEM 2810 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry (3 credits)

Total Semester Credits Required for Minor 23 Credits

Chemistry Minor, B.S. (Teacher Licensure)

This minor is designed to supplement such majors as Biology, Physics, Geology, Environmental Studies, and health related programs.

Note: Transfer students must take a minimum of one third of the credits in the minor at Bemidji State University.

Alert: New State of Minnesota teacher licensure rules may go into effect Fall 1998. Before registering for classes, please consult the revised Handbook for Teacher Education Students, available in the office of the Department of Education.

Required Courses

CHEM 1211 Principles of Chemistry I (3 credits)
CHEM 1212 Principles of Chemistry II (3 credits)
CHEM 1240 Fundamental Laboratory Techniques in Chemistry (2 credits)
CHEM 2311 Organic Chemistry I (3 credits)
CHEM 2312 Organic Chemistry II (3 credits)
CHEM 2371 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (1 credit)
CHEM 2372 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (1 credit)
CHEM 2510 Analytical Chemistry (3 credits)
CHEM 2570 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (1 credit)
CHEM 2810 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry (3 credits)
CHEM 3110 Laboratory Management and Safety (2 credits)
ED 3450 Science Methods in the Secondary School (3 credits)

Total Semester Credits Required for Minor 28 Credits

Biochemistry Emphasis, Chemistry Major, B.S. or B.A.

The biochemistry emphasis is designed to enrich a student's B.S. or B.A. Chemistry Major. It is not a major in itself. It will help prepare students for careers in biochemistry, health related science fields and entrance into graduate school in biochemistry. Many of the courses included within the Emphasis are also applicable to the Chemistry Major programs, and careful planning can minimize the course work that the student must take.

I. Required Courses

CHEM 3411 Biochemistry I (3 credits)
CHEM 3412 Biochemistry II (3 credits)
CHEM 3471 Biochemistry Laboratory I (1 credit)
CHEM 3472 Biochemistry Laboratory II (1 credit)

Subtotal 8 Credits

II. Required Electives

Select 26 credits from the following courses.

Updated:
CHEM 3660 Radioisotopes (4 credits)
CHEM 4100 Electronic Searching of the Chemical Literature (2 credits)
CHEM 4610 Biomembranes and Biochemical Transport (4 credits)
CHEM 4620 Enzymes and Chemical Messengers (4 credits)
CHEM 4650 Bioinorganic Chemistry (2 credits)
BIOL 1211 Introductory Biology I (4 credits)
BIOL 1212 Introductory Biology II (4 credits)
BIOL 2360 Genetics (4 credits)
BIOL 2375 Molecular Genetics (3 credits)
BIOL 2385 Molecular Genetics Laboratory (3 credits)
BIOL 3130 Literature of Biology (2 credits)
BIOL 3260 Vertebrate Physiology (4 credits)
BIOL 3710 Microbiology (4 credits)
BIOL 3580 Immunology (4 credits)
BIOL 4590 Cell and Molecular Biology (4 credits)
BIOL 4894 Advanced Project Laboratory in Cell and Molecular Biology I (4 credits)
BIOL 4895 Advanced Project Laboratory in Cell and Molecular Biology II (4 credits)

Subtotal 26 Credits

Total Semester Credits Required for Field of Emphasis 34 Credits

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