Chemistry (B.S.)
Department of Chemistry, College of Science and Technology
Effective: Fall, 2016
Chemistry Core Courses:
CHEM.115 Chemistry for the Sciences 1
CHEM.116 Chemistry for the Sciences 2
CHEM.231 Organic Chemistry I
CHEM.232 Organic Chemistry II
CHEM.251 Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM.321 Analytical Chemistry
CHEM.361 Physical Chemistry I
MATH.125 Calculus I
MATH.126 Calculus II
MATH.225 Calculus III
PHYSICS.211 General Physics I
PHYSICS.212 General Physics II
B.S. CHEMISTRY
In addition to the general education requirements of the university and the Chemistry Core, the following courses are required:
CHEM.281 Introduction to Chemical Literature
CHEM.322 Instrumental Analytical Chemistry
CHEM.362 Physical Chemistry II
CHEM.452 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Restricted Chemistry Electives (3-4 Credits) choose one of the following courses:
CHEM.333 Adv Organic Chemistry
CHEM.341 Biochemistry I
CHEM.371 Intro Polymer Science
CHEM.482 Advanced Topics
CHEM.492 Chemical Research I
And a restricted elective selected from any 300 and 400 level course in chemistry (except Independent Study).
IN ADDITION TO THE B.S. CHEMISTRY, A STUDENT MAY ELECT TO AUGMENT THEIR CREDENTIALS WITH ONE OR MORE OPTIONS (SUB-PLANS).
BIOCHEMISTRY OPTION
This option is accredited by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB). It provides additional preparation for students interested in careers in biochemistry, as well as students preparing for schools in the medical professions. In addition to the general education requirements of the university and the Chemistry Core, the following courses are required:
BIOLOGY.271 Cell Biology
BIOLOGY.332 Genetics
CHEM.281 Introduction to Chemical Literature
CHEM.341 Biochemistry I
CHEM.442 Biochemistry II
Restricted Chemistry Electives (6-8 credits) - choose two of the following courses:
CHEM.322 Instrumental Analytical Chemistry
CHEM.333 Adv Organic Chemistry
CHEM.362 Physical Chemistry II
CHEM.371 Intro Polymer Science
CHEM.452 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM.482 Advanced Topics
CHEM.492 Chemical Research I
Restricted Biology Elective - choose at least 3 credits:
BIOLOGY.242 Biology of Microorganisms
BIOLOGY.333 Molecular Biology
BIOLOGY.334 Molecular Biology Lab
BIOLOGY.343 Immunology
ASBMB Certification - Any student who completes the B.S. Chemistry-Biochemistry option may have their degree certified by the American, Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology upon meeting the requirements set forth by the ASBMB.
ACS CERTIFIED OPTION – Completion of the coursework in this option earns certification of the bachelor’s degree by the American Chemical Society. In addition to the general education requirements of the university and the Chemistry Core, the following courses are required:
CHEM.281 Introduction to Chemical Literature
CHEM.322 Instrumental Analytical Chemistry
CHEM.341 Biochemistry I
CHEM.362 Physical Chemistry II
CHEM.452 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM.492 Chemical Research I
CHEM.493 Chemical Research II
Restricted Chemistry Electives (3-4 Credits) – Choose one of the following courses:
CHEM.333 Adv Organic Chemistry
CHEM.371 Intro Polymer Science
CHEM.442 Biochemistry 2
CHEM.482 Advanced Topics
CHEM.491 Independent Study
CHEM.498 Internship in Chemistry
NANOTECHNOLOGY OPTION – Provides additional preparation for students interested in careers in nanotechnology. In addition to the general education requirements of the university and the Chemistry Core, the following courses are required:
CHEM.281 Introduction to Chemical Literature
Nanotechnology Courses – 18 credits
GENTRANS.403 *Nanotechnology Practicum (6) - which includes the following:
- E SC 211 Material Safety, & Equipment Overview
- E SC 212 Basic Nanotechnology Processes
GENTRANS.406 *Nanotechnology Practicum (6) - which includes the following:
- E SC 213 Materials in Nanotechnology
- E SC 214 Lithography for Nanotechnology
GENTRANS.408 *Nanotechnology Practicum (6) - which includes the following:
- E SC 215 Materials Modification in Nanotechnology
- E SC 216 Characterization & Testing of Nanofabricated Struct. & Materials
* Taken at PSU Center for Nanotechnology Education & Utilization Facility
Restricted Chemistry Electives (6-8 credits) choose two of the following courses:
CHEM.322 Instrumental Analytical Chemistry
CHEM.333 Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHEM.341 Biochemistry 1
CHEM.362 Physical Chemistry II
CHEM.371 Intro Polymer Science
CHEM.452 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM.482 Advanced Topics
CHEM.492 Chemical Research 1