Chemistry Requirements for the B.S. Degree with a major in Chemistry
Requirements for the B.S. Degree with a major in Biochemistry
Honors Program
Sigma XI
Pass/No Credit Option
Courses of Instruction

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Available as a major or minor on the B.A. and B.S. degrees. Biochemistry available as a major on the B.S. degree.

Requirements for the B.S. Degree with a major in Chemistry

A minimum of 38 hours, on a 132-hour degree, consisting of CHEM 10113-10123, 10122 (or 10114-10124), 30123-30133, 30122-30132, 40113-40123, 40132, 40091 (2 hours), 50162, 50163, 50282 and with one additional course chosen from 20104, 50133, 40200 (3 hours) or 40003-40013. Professional certification by the American Chemical Society also requires the student to take Chemistry 20104, 50133, and either 40200 (3 hours) or 40003-40013 which results in a minimum of 44 hours of chemistry. Associated Requirements: Physics 20473-20471, 20483-20481; Math 10524, 20524, 30224; and Computer Science 10403 (or 10203). Math 30524 is recommended.

Requirements for the B.S. Degree with a major in Biochemistry

A minimum of 38 hours, on a 132-hour degree, consisting of CHEM 10113-10123, 10122 (or 10114-10124), 30123-30133, 30122-30132, 40091, 40164, 40200 (4 hours, or 40003-40013), 50163, 50133-50143, and 50502. Professional certification by the American Chemical Society requires the student to take Chemistry 20104 and 40113-40123-40132 instead of 40164 which results in a minimum of 46 hours of chemistry. Associated Requirements: Biology 10504, 10514, 30603, and one of the following: Biology 40123, 40133, or 40404. Physics 20473-20471, 20483-20481; Math 10524, 20524, and either Math 30803 or Computer Science 10403 (or 10203).

Requirements for the B.A. Degree with a major in Chemistry.

A minimum of 24 hours normally consisting of CHEM 10113, 10123-10122 (or 10114-10124), 30123, 30122, 40164 (or 40113, 40123, 40132) and suitable electives chosen from 20104, one hour of 40091 or upper level courses with the exclusion of 40503, 50111, and 50120. A total of 124 hours is required for the B.A. dgree. Any minor approved by the College of Science and Engineering is acceptable. The B.A. degree in Chemistry is devised for the student with a general interest in the field who does not plan to pursue advanced work in graduate school or in professional activities. The student planning a professional career in Chemistry is strongly advised to satisfy the requirements of the B.S. degree.

Requirements for the minor in Chemistry

18 semester hours to include 10113-10123, 10122 (or 10114-10124), 30123-30122, 40164 or 20104.

Honors Program

A student may obtain Department Honors in Chemistry by successfully completing 6 hours of senior honors research (CHEM 40003 and 40013) or three hours of senior honors research plus three hours of study in a course approved by the department as one promoting the student's development as a research scholar. Such a course should be in addition to those normally required to achieve the baccalaureate degree. Requirements also include the writing of a Senior Honors Research paper which is approved by an appropriate committee and the achievement of an overall GPA of 3.5 or greater.

Sigma XI

The department is a sponsor of the TCU Chapter of Sigma XI.

Pass/No Credit Option

Courses to be applied toward the major or minor may not be taken on the Pass/No Credit basis.

 

NOTE: CHEM 10113-10123 and 10122 provide credit equivalent to CHEM 10114-10124, which are Honors General Chemistry for science majors.

Credit will not be awarded for more than one of the general chemistry sequences (10113-10123-10122 or 10114-10124).

On special occasions, a given prerequisite may be waived at the discretion of the instructor.

Courses of Instruction

CHEM 10113 General Chemistry. Three lecture hours per week. Introduction to the principles of chemistry, illustrating the central position of the discipline among the sciences.

CHEM 10114 General Chemistry (Honors). Three hours of lecture and one 3-hour laboratory per week. A study of chemical structure, states of matter and chemical dynamics with emphasis on the quantitative nature of the science of chemistry.

CHEM 10122 General Chemistry Laboratory. One lecture and one 3-hour laboratory session per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 10113 and prior or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 10123.

CHEM 10123 General Chemistry. Three lecture hours per week. Introduction to the principles of chemistry, illustrating the central position of the discipline among the sciences. (Successful completion of CHEM 10113 or the equivalent is a prerequisite for CHEM 10123.)

CHEM 10124 General Chemistry (Honors). Three hours of lecture and one 3-hour laboratory per week. A study of chemical structure, states of matter and chemical dynamics with emphasis on the quantitative nature of the science of chemistry.

CHEM 10163 General Chemistry for Non-Science Majors. Three hours lecture, and one three-hour laboratory period per week. Topics of interest to students e.g. drugs, AIDS, etc. and national and international problems such as air and water pollution will be examined to understand their chemical origins and potential solutions.

CHEM 20104 Quantitative Analysis. Two hours lecture and two laboratory periods per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 10122-10123, or 10124 or permission of instructor. Theory and practice of volumetric and gravimetric analysis; introduction to instrumental analysis.

CHEM 30122 Organic Chemistry Laboratory. One hour of lecture and one 4-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 10122-10123 or 10124 and prior or concurrent registration in CHEM 30123. Techniques of purification, characterization, and synthesis of organic compounds.

CHEM 30123 Organic Chemistry. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 10122-10123 or 10124. A survey of the classes of organic compounds with regard to nomenclature, structure, and reactions.

CHEM 30132 Organic Qualitative Analysis. One hour of lecture and one 4-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 30123, 30122 and 30133 or concurrent registration. Chemical and instrumental means of identifying unknown organic substances.

CHEM 30133 Organic Chemistry. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 30123. Stereochemistry, organic reaction mechanisms, and synthesis of organic compounds.

CHEM 40003 Senior Honors Research Project. A project in chemical research carried out under the direction of a member of the chemistry faculty and designed to partially fulfill the requirements for Departmental Honors in Chemistry. Hours arranged.

CHEM 40013 Senior Honors Research Paper. A project in chemical research carried out under the direction of a member of the chemistry faculty and designed to partially fulfill the requirements for Departmental Honors in Chemistry. Hours arranged.

CHEM 40091 Seminar. The chemical literature, modern research techniques and recent developments in chemistry may be topics considered. Two semesters of 40091 are required for the B.S. degree with a major in chemistry. Since the course is offered in the Fall semester only, these are normally taken in the Fall semesters of the junior and senior years.

CHEM 40113 Physical Chemistry. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 10123 or 10124, PHYS 20483 and MATH 30224 or concurrent enrollment. A theoretical study and explanation of a number of the more important physical phenomena as applied to the field of chemistry.

CHEM 40123 Physical Chemistry. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 10123 or 10124, PHYS 20483 and MATH 30224 or concurrent enrollment. A theoretical study and explanation of a number of the more important physical phenomena as applied to the field of chemistry.

CHEM 40132 Physical Chemistry Laboratory. Two 4-hour laboratory periods per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 40123 or concurrent registration. Laboratory experiments designed to establish the principles of physical chemistry and methods of physical chemical measurements.

CHEM 40164 Introduction to Physical Chemistry. Three hours lecture and one 4-hour laboratory period per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 10123-10122 or 10124. An introduction to the basic concepts of physical chemistry with particular reference to those aspects important to the biological sciences.

CHEM 40200 Undergraduate Research. A project in chemical research carried out under the direction of a member of the chemistry faculty. The student must have permission from the supervising faculty member prior to registration. (1-3 semester hours).

CHEM 40501 Basic Biochemistry Laboratory. Basic biochemistry lab.

CHEM 40503 Basic Biochemistry. Biology 40503 Two hours lecture and one laboratory period per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 30123 or equivalent. Fundamental chemical properties of amino acids, proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and lipids. Emphasis is placed on the techniques of analysis of these compounds. Available for chemistry credit only to majors in Nutrition and Dietetics.

CHEM 50001 Laboratory Safety. Required of all graduate students in chemistry, this course deals with the safe handling of chemicals, the inventory and safe disposal of chemicals, safe handling of radioactive materials and lasers as well as details of federal, state and city regulations that apply to safety in academic and industrial laboratories. The course is also required of students who will be handling radioactive materials and is highly recommended for all other graduate students in the physical sciences.

CHEM 50111 Laboratory Glassblowing. One 4-hour laboratory period per week. An introduction to the preparation of laboratory research equipment constructed of sodium and borosilicate glass.

CHEM 50120 Teaching of Chemistry. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Members of this class act as Chemistry laboratory assistants. Techniques of laboratory instruction are illustrated and the importance of laboratory safety is stressed. 1-3 semester hours.

CHEM 50133 Biochemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 30133, 40113 or permission of the instructor. Three lecture hours per week. A general survey of structure and function of biologically important compounds with methods of analysis. (Offered as BIOL or CHEM credit.)

CHEM 50143 Biochemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM or BIOL 50133. Biosynthesis, replication of DNA, synthesis and processing of RNA and proteins, and special topics e.g. brain and muscle functions, hormones and signal transduction, cancer, development, etc. (Offered as BIOL or CHEM credit.)

CHEM 50162 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory. One hour lecture and one 4-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 50163 or concurrent registration. The laboratory emphasizes the synthesis, characterization and transformations of inorganic species.

CHEM 50163 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 40123 or permission of the instructor. A survey of topics in modern inorganic chemistry with emphasis on synthesis, bonding and the mechanisms of reactions.

CHEM 50173 Chemical Instrumentation. Two hours lecture and one 4-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Prior or concurrent registration in Chemistry 40123. Modern instrumental techniques applied to both inorganic and organic systems. Ultraviolet, infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, vapor phase chromatography, polarography and various electrochemical methods of analysis are covered.

CHEM 50182 Biophysical Chemistry Laboratory. Two 4-hour laboratory periods per week. Prerequisite: Prior or concurrent registration in CHEM 50183. Physical chemical principles applied to biochemical systems.

CHEM 50183 Biophysical Chemistry. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 40113 and prior or concurrent registration in CHEM 50143. Biological systems are discussed from the viewpoint of physical chemical theories and methods.

CHEM 50223 Advanced Organic Chemistry. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisite: Chemistry 30132, 30133 or permission of instructor. A detailed study of stereochemistry, important organic reactions and mechanisms, organic syntheses and fundamentals of synthetic design.

CHEM 50230 Special Problems in Chemistry. Advanced work in biochemistry, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry to be determined by the previous preparation and interests of the individual student.

CHEM 50263 Physical-Organic Chemistry. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 30133 and prior or concurrent registration in CHEM 40123. An introduction to modern structural theory and reaction mechanism. Includes a discussion of physical methods.

CHEM 50273 Inorganic Reactions. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 50163 or permission of the instructor. An advanced study of the preparative and derivative chemistry of important classes of transition metal and main group element compounds.

CHEM 50282 Advanced Physical Chemistry. Two hours lecture per week. Prerequisite: Chemistry 40123. An introduction to Quantum Chemistry and Statistical Thermodynamics is presented. Continuation of Chemistry 40113-40123.

CHEM 50290 Chemical Thermodynamics. Prerequisite: Chemistry 40113 or permission of instructor. An introduction to the applications of thermodynamics in chemistry. 1-3 hours of variable credit

CHEM 50303 Chemical Kinetics. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 40123. Phenomenological and theoretical aspects of the subject are stressed. Emphasis is placed on the study of rates of reaction as a means of elucidating reaction mechanisms. The study of specific gas phase and solution reactions is undertaken to illustrate basic theoretical principles as well as to distinguish molecular, ionic and free radical pathways, applications of isotope effects, activation parameters, medium effects and linear free-energy relationships are considered. Selected topics in conventional and enzyme catalysis are discussed.

CHEM 50502 Biochemistry Laboratory. Two four-hour laboratory periods per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 50143 or concurrent registration. (Offered as BIOL or CHEM credit.)

CHEM 50783 Environmental Chemistry. Prerequisites: CHEM 10114-10124 or permission of the instructor. Three hours of lecture per week. Chemistry of water, soil, energy, and air as related to environmental problems. Subjects include: nutrients and eutrophication, fluorocarbons, sulfur and nitrogen oxides, Eh-pH relationship, natural carbonate reactions, and cation exchange phenomena. Cross listed with GEOL 50783.

CHEM 50993 Neurochemistry. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 50133 or permission of instructor. The elucidation of biomedical phenomena that subserve the characteristic activity of the nervous system or are associated with neurological diseases.

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