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2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog

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Chemistry B.S. – Industrial Chemistry Emphasis

College of Natural and- Health Sciences

Contact: David L. Pringle, Ph.D., School Director

Location: Ross Hall 3480

Telephone: 970.351.2559

Website: http://www.unco.edu/nhs/chemistry

Advising Information:

Students must consult with their assigned major advisor each semester prior to registering.

Assigned advisor is available through the Ursa login; ursa.unco.edu; under Student tab Academic Profile channel and is term specific. If no advisor is listed, contact the major program for advisor information.

The program consists of four parts:

  1. Liberal Arts Core (LAC) Credits
  2. Required Major Credits
  3. Required Minor Credits
  4. University-Wide Credits

Program Description:

This emphasis offers training in chemistry, mathematics, physics and a minor area selected by the student. The course of study provides a solid foundation in chemistry and specific background knowledge about the chemical industry.

Students completing this emphasis can pursue a career in the chemical, medical, pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries; or in related government agencies. Career options include supervision, process evaluation, quality control, pilot scale operation, management and sales. Students considering graduate study in chemistry may be required to complete additional coursework in physical chemistry and/or mathematics depending on the entrance requirements of specific graduate schools.

Program Admission Requirements:

Academic Good Standing

Program Requirements:

  • All students in the program must take an assessment examination before graduation.
  • Students majoring in chemistry must earn a grade of “C” or better (C- is not acceptable) in all courses having a CHEM prefix which count toward the major.

Program Recommendations:

  • Graduate level CHEM courses are recommended for juniors and seniors. Other recommended electives include MATH 132, MATH 221, MATH 335, STAT 150, PHYS 321 and PHYS 343.
  • It is recommended that students have a fundamental background in computers.
  • Juniors and seniors are expected to participate in Chemistry and Biochemistry’s undergraduate research program.
  • Qualifying students may be eligible for a five-year program resulting in a B.S./M.S. degree. Consult your advisor early in your program for details.

Degree Requirements — 120 Credits

Degree Requirements

1. Required Specified LAC — 20 credits

LAC area 1b. — Intermediate Composition

SCI 291Scientific Writing

3

LAC area 2 — Mathematics

MATH 131Calculus I

4

LAC area 5 — Social and Behavioral Sciences

ECON 203Principles of Macroeconomics

3

LAC area 6 — Physical and Life Sciences

CHEM 111Principles of Chemistry I

5
PHYS 220Introductory Physics I

5

Remaining LAC — 20 credits

See “Liberal Arts Core”.

NOTE: Students need to select one course from LAC areas 7 or 8 that also count for areas 3, 4, or 5.

2. Required Major — 37 credits

Take all of the following courses:

CHEM 112Principles of Chemistry II

5
CHEM 321Chemical Analysis

4
CHEM 331Organic Chemistry I

5
CHEM 332Organic Chemistry II

5
CHEM 360Environmental Chemistry

2
CHEM 421Instrumental Analysis

4
CHEM 441Inorganic Chemistry I

2
CHEM 443Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory

1
CHEM 450Survey of Physical Chemistry

4
PHYS 221Introductory Physics II

5

Consult your advisor for additional coursework to complement this emphasis.

3. Required Minor — 18 credits

4. University-Wide Credits — 25 credits

Complete additional credits to achieve the minimum credits needed for this degree at UNC; for this degree, that will typically be 25 credits.

NOTE: Students wishing to participate in the Honors Program should consult their advisors about Liberal Arts Core selections and other requirements.