OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2014-15
[Archived Catalog]
Chemistry Major (B.S.) |
Major code BS3311
College of Arts and Sciences
Chemistry and Biochemistry Department
Clippinger Laboratories 136
Phone 740.593.1737
Fax: 740.593.0148
chemistry@ohio.edu
http://www.ohio.edu/chemistry
Lauren McMills, director of general chemistry/contact person
Program Overview
The B.S. degree program is chosen by students planning to enter a graduate program in chemistry or work in the chemical industry. The B.S. degree is accredited by the American Chemical Society.
Due to changes in standards for teacher licensure in the State of Ohio, the current program in chemistry is subject to change. If you are interested in becoming licensed to teach chemistry at the secondary level, contact the Office of Student Services in the Patton College of Education.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Change to Program Policy
Students wishing to change or add a chemistry major or minor at Ohio University should go to the Undergraduate Student Services Office in the College of Arts and Sciences located on the first floor of Wilson Hall (Main Green).
External Transfer Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
A large number of our graduates go on to take advanced degrees in all ares of chemistry and biochemistry. Graduates of our program are employed in environmental, pharmaceutical and other chemical companies throughout the country. Jobs held by recent graduates include applications lab technician, attorney, associate chemist, auditor, chemist, research and discovery chemist, chemistry and physics teacher, criminalist, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, drug analyst, environmental engineer, pharmacist, physician, QA process chemist, and technology transfer manager.
Upon completing the requirements for the B.S. degree with a major in chemistry, you are eligible for professional status in the American Chemical Society. Completion of a B.A.degree in chemistry does not qualify you for certification. Completion of a B.A.degree in chemistry does not qualify you for certification.
Requirements
Universitywide Graduation Requirements
To complete this program, students must meet all Universitywide graduation requirements .
Liberal Arts and Sciences Distribution Requirement
View the A&S - College Level Requirements (A&S CLR) .
Chemistry Major-Departmental Requirements
Complete a total of 45 semester hours of CHEM coursework, including the following:
- CHEM 1510 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4
- CHEM 1520 - Fundamentals of Chemistry II Credit Hours: 4
- CHEM 2410 - Analytical Chemistry I: Quantitative Analysis and Electrochemistry Credit Hours: 3
- CHEM 2410L - Analytical Chemistry I Lab Credit Hours: 1
- CHEM 3050 - Organic Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3
- CHEM 3060 - Organic Chemistry II Credit Hours: 3
- CHEM 3080 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
- CHEM 3090 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II Credit Hours: 2
- CHEM 3760 - Fundamentals of Inorganic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
- CHEM 4310 - Analytical Chemistry II: Chromatography and Spectroscopy Credit Hours: 3
- CHEM 4310L - Analytical Chemistry II Lab Credit Hours: 2
- CHEM 4530 - Physical Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3
- CHEM 4530L - Physical Chemistry I Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
- CHEM 4540 - Physical Chemistry II Credit Hours: 3
- CHEM 4540L - Physical Chemistry II Laboratory Credit Hours: 2
- CHEM 4760 - Modern Inorganic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
- CHEM 4760L - Advanced Inorganic Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
- CHEM 4890 - Basic Biochemistry Credit Hours: 3
Extradepartmental Courses
Complete the following courses:
- MATH 2301 - Calculus I Credit Hours: 4
- MATH 2302 - Calculus II Credit Hours: 4
- PHYS 2051 - General Physics Credit Hours: 5
- PHYS 2052 - General Physics Credit Hours: 5