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The Department of Chemistry offers undergraduate programs leading to the Bachelor of Science degree with programs in chemistry, chemistry-biochemistry, chemistry-health sciences, chemistry-medical technology, and certification as a secondary school teacher. The major in chemistry is designed to provide students with a thorough grounding in the fundamental areas of the discipline. Students will receive a solid foundation in the basic areas of inorganic, organic, physical, and analytical/instrumental chemistry. In addition to this core curriculum, individuals can choose from a selection of elective courses intended to develop a deeper understanding of specific areas. The course of study weds the theoretical and experimental aspects of chemistry through a series of laboratory courses designed to augment classroom work.
The chemistry program is certified by the American Chemical Society (ACS). The chemistry major allows for a B.S. in medical technology as well as for tracks in health sciences and biochemistry. Opportunities exist for undergraduate research projects under the direction of individual professors. A research experience during the senior year is strongly encouraged and supported. Students desiring certification by the American Chemical Society will complete the required core curriculum and in addition take three credits in Introduction to Research, a chemistry elective, one credit in Chemistry Seminar, and have the ability to read scientific German or Russian with the aid of a dictionary. All chemistry majors take a comprehensive exam after completion of their junior year.
The degree in chemistry affords a variety of career opportunities. It allows students to enter the fields of industry, government, teaching, or advanced study in professional or graduate schools. Industrial or business employment generally involves laboratory testing and research with energy, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, environmental analysis, or agricultural chemical companies. Government agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Agriculture, National Institutes of Health, or law enforcement agencies require chemists for entry level positions. There is a critical need and a strong demand for science teachers in the secondary schools. Chemistry graduates have access to postgraduate programs at major universities. Professional and graduate degrees lead to careers in medicine, dentistry, other health related professions, or to careers in clinical or academic research.
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Shippensburg University offers a program of study in chemistry
approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS). This program is designed
for students who plan technical careers in industry or government or graduate
work in chemistry. Any student desiring departmental recommendation for
graduate work and certification by the American Chemical Society should
satisfactorily complete the following chemistry courses and the additional
requirements listed under ACS Certification. All chemistry majors will
take a comprehensive examination in the spring semester of their junior
year at a time and place designated by the department. A satisfactory performance
in all areas of this examination is a requirement for departmental recommendation
and ACS certification.
Chemistry (36 crs.)
CHM121 Chemical Bonding and
CHM123 Laboratory IA Chemical Systems 5 crs.
CHM122 Chemical Dynamics and
CHM124 Laboratory IIA Experimental QuantitativeAnalysis 5 crs.
CHM221 Modern Organic Chemistry I and
CHM223 Laboratory IIIA ExperimentalOrganicTechniques 5 crs.
CHM222 Modern Organic Chemistry II and
CHM224 Laboratory IVA Qualitative OrganicAnalysis 5 crs.
CHM361 Physical Chemistry I 4 crs.
CHM362 Physical Chemistry II 4 crs.
CHM371 Analytical Chemistry 4 crs.
CHM381 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 4 crs.
Allied Fields (19 crs.)
Arts and sciences students majoring in chemistry must take the
following courses in allied fields.
MAT211 Calculus I and
MAT212 Calculus II 8 crs.
PHY205 Intermediate Physics I and
PHY206 Intermediate Physics II 8 crs.
A computer skills course meeting the requirements as specified by the
department 3 crs.
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Students seeking a preparation in biochemistry may elect the
biochemistry concentration within the chemistry program. The biochemistry
concentration is designed to prepare students for careers or graduate study
in biochemistry and meets the recommended guidelines of both the American
Society of Biological Chemists and the American Chemical Society. In addition
to the course requirements listed below and as a requirement for graduation
with a degree in chemistry, all chemistry majors will take a comprehensive
examination in the spring semester of their junior year at a time and place
designated by the department. A satisfactory performance in all areas of
this examination is a requirement for departmental recommendation for graduate
study. Students desiring additional preparation and certification by the
American Chemical Society should also complete the requirements listed
under ACS Certification.
Chemistry (42 crs.)
CHM121 Chemical Bonding and
CHM123 Laboratory IA Chemical Systems 5 crs.
CHM122 Chemical Dynamics and
CHM124 Laboratory IIA Experimental Quantitative Analysis 5 crs.
CHM221 Modern Organic Chemistry I and
CHM225 Laboratory IIIB Basic Organic Techniques 4 crs.
CHM222 Modern Organic Chemistry and
CHM226 Laboratory IVB Experimental Organic Studies 4 crs.
CHM301 Biochemistry I 3 crs.
CHM420 Biochemistry II 3 crs.
CHM421 Biochemistry Laboratory 1 crs.
CHM312, 313, 314 or 315 Chemistry Seminar 1 crs.
CHM361 Physical Chemistry I 4 crs.
CHM362 Physical Chemistry II 4 crs.
CHM371 Analytical Chemistry 4 crs.
CHM381 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 4 crs.
Allied Fields (32 crs.)
Required
MAT211 Calculus I 4 crs.
MAT212 Calculus II 4 crs.
PHY205 Intermediate Physics I 4 crs.
PHY206 Intermediate Physics II 4 crs.
BIO106 Principles of Biology 4 crs.
BIO110 Zoology or
BIO120 Botany 3 crs.
Restricted Biology Electives (6-9 crs.)
(Choose a minimum of two)
BIO220 Microbiology
BIO260 Genetics
BIO385 Cell Biology
Biology Electives (3-9 crs.)
(Choose one if only two of the above elected)
BIO350 Human Physiology
BIO409 Immunology
BIO485 Biological Electronmicroscopy
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Students seeking preparation in the health sciences including
pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-optometry, pre-podiatry, pre-veterinary
medicine, pre-pharmacy, and pre-physical therapy may elect the health professions
concentration within the chemistry program. In addition to the course requirements
listed below and as a requirement for graduation with a degree in chemistry,
all chemistry majors will take a comprehensive examination following the
spring semester of their junior year at a time and place designated by
the department. A satisfactory performance in all areas of this examination
is a requirement for departmental recommendation. Students desiring certification
by the American Chemical Society should also meet the requirements listed
under ACS Certification.
Students seeking a less intensive preparation without the degree
in chemistry for schools of pharmacy or physical therapy may complete 60
credits of pre-pharmacy or pre-physical therapy studies. Courses required
for both disciplines include ENG101, SPE100, SOC101, PSY101, CHM121, CHM122,
CHM123, CHM124, CHM221, CHM222, CHM223, CHM224, MAT211, MAT212, PHY205,
PHY206, BIO106, BIO110, BIO120, and BIO260. Students in pre-pharmacy must
also take ECN101 but may substitute BIO220 for BIO260. Free electives are
taken to complement preparation for these disciplines.
A committee, consisting of members of the biology and chemistry
departments, provides students in the health sciences concentration with
advisement on such matters as course selection, professional school admission
test information and professional school interviews. The Health Sciences
Club has been formed by the students of both the biology and chemistry
departments.
Students in any of the pre-professional programs in the health
sciences will be expected to have a minimum QPA of 2.8 by the end of the
sophomore year. (Some pre-professional programs will require a considerably
higher QPA to be competitive for admission to a professional school.)
Chemistry (39 crs.)
CHM121 Chemical Bonding and
CHM123 Laboratory IA Chemical Systems 5 crs.
CHM122 Chemical Dynamics and
CHM124 Laboratory IIA Experimental Quantitative Analysis 5 crs.
CHM221 Modern Organic Chemistry I and
CHM223 Laboratory IIIA Experimental Organic Techniques 5 crs.
CHM222 Modern Organic Chemistry II and
CHM224 Laboratory IVA Qualitative Organic Analysis 5 crs.
CHM301 Biochemistry I 3 crs.
CHM361 Physical Chemistry I 4 crs.
CHM362 Physical Chemistry II 4 crs.
CHM371 Analytical Chemistry 4 crs.
CHM381 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 4 crs.
Allied Fields (32 crs.)
MAT211 Calculus I 4 crs.
MAT212 Calculus II 4 crs.
PHY205 Intermediate Physics I 4 crs.
PHY206 Intermediate Physics II 4 crs.
BIO106 Principles of Biology 4 crs.
BIO110 Zoology 3 crs.
BIO260 Genetics 3 crs.
BIO220 Microbiology 3 crs.
BIO385 Cell Biology 3 crs.
Additional Biology Electives
All students electing the chemistry-health sciences concentration
should also select, with advisement, courses listed below which accommodate
specific professional requirements.
BIO120 Botany
BIO317 Parasitology
BIO324 Pathogenic Microbiology
BIO350 Human Physiology
BIO351 Animal Physiology
BIO370 Comparative Anatomy
BIO373 Vertebrate Embryology
BIO374 Hematology
BIO375 Histology
BIO409 Immunology
BIO450 Endocrinology
Chemistry (B.S.) - Medical
Technology Concentration
The Department of Chemistry also offers an optional medical technology
concentration in combination with its major. The student completes the
pre-clinical requirements and the requirements for the major in chemistry
in a four-year period and receives the B.S. degree in chemistry. Then the
student completes the year of clinical education at one of the 10 affiliated
hospitals and receives a B.S. degree in medical technology. In addition
to the course requirements listed below and as a requirement for graduation,
all chemistry majors will take a comprehensive examination in the spring
semester of their junior year at a time and place designated by the department.
A satisfactory performance in all areas of this examination is a requirement
for departmental recommendation for graduate study.
Chemistry Requirements (39 crs.)
CHM121 Chemical Bonding and
CHM123 Laboratory IA Chemical Systems 5 crs.
CHM122 Chemical Dynamics and
CHM124 Laboratory IIA Experimental Quantitative Analysis 5 crs.
CHM221 Modern Organic Chemistry I and
CHM223 Laboratory IIIA Experimental Organic Techniques 5 crs.
CHM222 Modern Organic Chemistry II and
CHM224 Laboratory IVA Qualitative Organic Analysis 5 crs.
CHM301 Biochemistry I 3 crs.
CHM361 Physical Chemistry I 4 crs.
CHM362 Physical Chemistry II 4 crs.
CHM371 Analytical Chemistry 4 crs.
CHM381 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 4 crs.
Biology Requirements (22 crs.)
BIO106 Principles of Biology 4 crs.
BIO110 Zoology 3 crs.
BIO260 Genetics 3 crs.
BIO220 Microbiology 3 crs.
BIO324 Pathogenic Microbiology 3 crs.
BIO317 Parasitology or
BIO350 Human Physiology 3 crs.
BIO409 Immunology 3 crs.
Allied Fields (19 crs.)
MAT211 Calculus I and
MAT212 Calculus II 8 crs.
PHY205 Intermediate Physics I and
PHY206 Intermediate Physics II 8 crs.
A computer skills course meeting the requirements as specified by the
department 3 crs.
Students wishing to complete requirements
for degree certification by the American Chemical Society must
also meet those requirements listed under ACS Certification.
Chemistry (B.S.) with Secondary
Certification
Students enrolled in a program of studies leading to the degree of
Bachelor of Science with secondary certification will fulfill the requirements
listed below. In addition to these course requirements and as a requirement
for graduation with a degree in chemistry, all chemistry majors will take
a comprehensive examination in the spring semester of their junior year
at a time and place designated by the department. A satisfactory performance
in all areas of this examination is a requirement for departmental recommendation
for graduate study as well as for ACS certification.
Required (39 crs.)
CHM121 Chemical Bonding and
CHM123 Laboratory IA Chemical Systems 5 crs.
CHM122 Chemical Dynamics and
CHM124 Laboratory IIA Experimental Quantitative Analysis 5 crs.
CHM221 Modern Organic Chemistry I and
CHM223 Laboratory IIIA Experimental Organic Techniques 5 crs.
CHM222 Modern Organic Chemistry II and
CHM224 Laboratory IVA Qualitative Organic Analysis 5 crs.
CHM301 Biochemistry I 3 crs.
CHM361 Physical Chemistry I 4 crs.
CHM362 Physical Chemistry II 4 crs.
CHM371 Analytical Chemistry 4 crs.
CHM381 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 4 crs.
Allied Fields (20 crs.)
Teacher Education students majoring in chemistry must take the
following courses in allied fields. Some of these may be taken as general
education.
MAT211 Calculus I and 4 crs.
MAT212 Calculus II 4 crs.
PHY205 Intermediate Physics I and 4 crs.
PHY206 Intermediate Physics II 4 crs.
BIO106 Principles of Biology 4 crs.
Professional Education Requirements (27 crs.)
TCH310 Educational Psychology 3 crs.
TCH205 The American School 3 crs.
EDU340 Teaching Science in the Secondary School 3 crs.
EDU341 Curriculum and Evaluation in the Secondary Science Classroom
3 crs.
EDU495 Student Teaching and Professional Practicum 15 crs.
EEC411 Introduction to Exceptionality 3 crs.
Shippensburg University offers a
program of study in chemistry that has been approved by the American
Chemical Society (ACS). This program is designed for students
who plan technical careers in industry or government or graduate
work in chemistry. Any student enrolled in chemistry secondary
education desiring the additional preparation for this program
and certification by the American Chemical Society should satisfactorily
complete in addition to the above requirements those additional
requirements as specified under ACS certification.
ACS Certification
Shippensburg University offers a program of study in chemistry
approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS). This program is designed
for students who plan technical careers in industry or government or graduate
work in chemistry. Any student desiring departmental recommendation for
graduate work and certification by the American Chemical Society should
satisfactorily complete the following chemistry courses: 121, 122, 123,
124, 221, 222, 223, 224, 361, 362, 371, 381, 3 credits in Introduction
to Research, one credit in Chemistry Seminar, and a chemistry elective.
Additional requirements are mathematics through MAT212, a computer skills
course meeting the requirements as specified by the department, eight hours
of physics, and the ability to read scientific German or Russian with the
aid of a dictionary. CPS253: Structured Computer Programming is strongly
recommended. All chemistry majors will take a comprehensive examination
in the spring semester of their junior year at a time and place designated
by the department. A satisfactory performance in all areas of this examination
is a requirement for departmental recommendation and ACS certification.
Chemistry Minor – 28 crs.
Required (28 crs.)
CHM121 Chemical Bonding
CHM122 Chemical Dynamics
CHM123 Laboratory IA Chemical Systems
CHM124 Laboratory IIA Experimental Quantitative Analysis
CHM221 Modern Organic Chemistry I
CHM222 Modern Organic Chemistry II
CHM223 Laboratory IIIA Experimental Organic Techniques
CHM224 Laboratory IVA Qualitative Organic Analysis
CHM361 Physical Chemistry I
CHM371 Analytical Chemistry
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