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Twin Cities Campus
Chemistry B.S.Chem.
Chemistry
Institute of Technology
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Requirements for this program are current for Fall 2005.
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Required credits to graduate with this degree: 120.
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Required credits within the major: 40.
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Degree: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry.
The mission of the Department of Chemistry is to enrich the science of chemistry through the education of students from all disciplines, the training of future professional chemists, and the pursuit of knowledge.
Chemistry probes the fundamental concepts of nature and helps us understand the world around us. It deals with all substances at the molecular level: their composition, their properties, and how they are transformed into new substances.
Chemistry is a central science of great importance to society. It provides a broad range of opportunities in many specialized fields, including biotechnology, polymer chemistry, environmental chemistry, materials chemistry, and medicine.
After graduating with a bachelor¿s degree, many chemistry majors go on to graduate or professional schools to pursue advanced degrees. Other graduates find employment in industry, education, or government.
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Admission Requirements
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Students must complete 10 courses before admission to the program.
Freshmen and transfer students are usually admitted to pre-major status before admission to this major.
A GPA above 2.00 is preferred for the following:
2.8 for students transferring from outside the University.
For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the
Office of Admissions Web site.
Mathematics
MATH 1271 - Calculus I, MATH (4.0 cr)
or MATH 1371 - IT Calculus I, MATH (4.0 cr)
MATH 1272 - Calculus II (4.0 cr)
or MATH 1372 - IT Calculus II (4.0 cr)
MATH 2263 - Multivariable Calculus (4.0 cr)
or MATH 2374 - IT Multivariable Calculus and Vector Analysis (4.0 cr)
Physical Sciences
CHEM 1021 - Chemical Principles I, ENVT, PHYS SCI/L (4.0 cr)
or CHEM 1031H - Honors Chemistry I, ENVT, PHYS SCI/L, H (4.0 cr)
CHEM 1022 - Chemical Principles II, PHYS SCI/L, ENVT (4.0 cr)
or CHEM 1032H - Honors Chemistry II, ENVT, PHYS SCI/L, H (4.0 cr)
CHEM 2101 - Introductory Analytical Chemistry Lecture (3.0 cr)
CHEM 2111 - Introductory Analytical Chemistry Lab (2.0 cr)
PHYS 1301W - Introductory Physics for Science and Engineering I, PHYS SCI/L, WI (4.0 cr)
or PHYS 1401V - Honors Physics I, PHYS SCI/L, WI, H (4.0 cr)
PHYS 1302W - Introductory Physics for Science and Engineering II, PHYS SCI/L, WI (4.0 cr)
or PHYS 1402V - Honors Physics II, PHYS SCI/L, WI, H (4.0 cr)
Additional Math, Science, or Statistics
An additional course in Math or Physics.
If a student completes the Honors Math sequence this requirement is automatically fulfilled.
MATH 2243 - Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (4.0 cr)
or MATH 2373 - IT Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (4.0 cr)
or PHYS 2303 - Physics III: Physics of Matter (4.0 cr)
or PHYS 2403H - Honors Physics III, H (4.0 cr)
or STAT 3021 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3.0 cr)
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General Requirements
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All students are required to complete general University and college
requirements including writing and liberal education courses.
For more information about University-wide requirements, see the
liberal education requirements.
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Program Requirements
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Major Courses
CHEM 2301 - Organic Chemistry I (3.0 cr)
CHEM 3501 - Introduction to Thermodynamics, Kinetics, and Statistical Mechanics (3.0 cr)
CHEM 3502 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy (3.0 cr)
CHEM 4701 - Inorganic Chemistry (3.0 cr)
CHEM 2302 - Organic Chemistry II (3.0 cr)
Lab can be taken concurrent with or after taking CHEM 2302
CHEM 2311 - Organic Lab (4.0 cr)
or CHEM 2312H - Honors Organic Lab, H (5.0 cr)
Electives
Take 3 or more course(s) from the following:
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CHEM 4094W - Directed Research, WI (1.0-5.0 cr)
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CHEM 4111W - Intermediate Analytical Chemistry Lab, WI (2.0 cr)
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CHEM 4311W - Advanced Organic Chemistry Lab, WI (2.0 cr)
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CHEM 4511W - Advanced Physical Chemistry Lab, WI (2.0 cr)
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CHEM 4711W - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Lab, WI (2.0 cr)
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CHEM 4223W - Polymer Laboratory, WI (2.0 cr)
Select one course (3 credits) from any non-required upper division course in chemistry.
CHEM 4xxx
or CHEM 5xxx
Technical Electives
Take two 3xxx or higher courses of 3 credits or more in any field of science (at least 6 credits).
Technical Elective 1
Technical Elective 2
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Program Sub-plans
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A sub-plan is not required for this program.
Honors
This is an honors sub-plan.
For cum laude, students must complete a thesis and one honors experience and have a cumulative GPA of 3.50. To graduate magna cum laude, students must complete a thesis and two honors experiences and have a cumulative GPA of 3.66. For summa cum laude, students must complete a thesis and three honors experiences and have a cumulative GPA of 3.75. Consult an academic adviser for a list of possible honors experiences or to petition the department to approve an honors experience not listed. Honors
Honors Experience
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