Cook College students majoring in chemistry also must complete a
minor or certificate program offered by the Cook College faculty.
Please see the Programs of Study Summary at the beginning of this
chapter for information regarding changes in degree requirements.
I
. College Mission: Interdisciplinary Critical Analysis (5-6 credits)
11:015:101 Perspectives on Agriculture and the Environment (2)
11:015:400 Junior/Senior Colloquium (3)
II. Introductory Life and Physical Sciences
A. Life Sciences (4 credits)
01:119:103 Principles of Biology (4) or equivalent
B. Physical Sciences (8 credits)
01:750:203-204 General Physics (3,3)
01:750:205-206 General Physics Laboratory (1,1)
III. Humanities and the Arts (6 credits)
See suggested courses in the Degree Requirements chapter.
IV. Multicultural and International Studies (6 credits)
See suggested courses in the Degree Requirements chapter.
V. Human Behavior, Economic Systems, and Political Processes (9 credits)
See suggested courses in the Degree Requirements chapter. Selection of
courses may be determined by the student's choice of minor or
certificate program.
VI. Oral and Written Communication (8 credits)
See suggested courses in the Degree Requirements chapter. 01:355:302
Scientific and Technical Writing (3) is strongly recommended.
01:160:491-492 Seminar in Chemistry (1,1)
VII. Experience-Based Education (3 credits)
01:160:495-496 Senior Research Project (1-6,1-6), or 11:
115:493,494 Research Problems in Biochemistry (1-6,1-6) or
11:400:493,494 Research Problems in Food Science (1-4,1-4) or
equivalent independent laboratory research project or appropriate,
adviser-approved placement in cooperative education
VIII. Proficiency in Chemistry (75.5-95.5 credits)
A. REQUIRED COURSES (75.5-77.5)
Quantitative Skills (15)
01:640:151-152 Calculus for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (4,4)
01:640:250 Introductory Linear Algebra (3)
01:640:251 Multivariable Calculus (4)
Computer and Information Technology Competence (2.5)
01:160:329 Experimental Physical Chemistry (2.5)
Professional Ethics
Issues in professional and scientific ethics are included in 01:160:491-492 Seminar in Chemistry (1,1).
Additional Requirements (56-58.5)
01:160:161-162 General Chemistry (4,4) or 01:160: 163-164 Honors General Chemistry (4,4)
01:160:171 Introduction to Experimentation (1)
01:160:251 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (3)
01:160:309 Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2.5) or 311 Organic
Chemistry Laboratory I (2) and 01:160:310 Organic Chemistry
Laboratory II (2.5)
01:160:315-316 Principles of Organic Chemistry (4,4) or 01:160:307-308 Organic Chemistry (4,4)
01:160:323-324 Physical Chemistry (3,3) or 01:160: 327-328
Physical Chemistry (4,4) or 01:160:341-342 Physical Chemistry:
Biochemical Systems (3,3)
01:160:348 Instrumental Analysis (3) or 01:160: 344 Introduction to Molecular Biophysics Research (3)
01:160:361 Chemical Bonding (1.5)
01:160:371 Inorganic Chemistry (3)
A minor or certificate program offered by Cook College (18)
B. OPTIONS (0-18)
For currently available areas of further concentration, see the
Chemistry 160 section of the Programs of Study for Liberal Arts
Students section of this catalog. Options B, C, and D lead to American
Chemical Society-certified degrees and must include at least one term
of biochemistry at the 400 level. Students planning on acquiring
secondary teacher certification should consult the requirements for the
minor program in science and agriculture teacher education at the end
of this chapter.
IX. Unspecified Electives (0-3.5 credits)
