Main Departmental Office
Chemistry Building, Room 101
P.O. Box 305070
Denton, TX 76203-5070
(940) 565-2713
Fax: (940) 565-4318
E-mail: chem@unt.edu
Web site: www.chem.unt.edu
Undergraduate Advising Office
Chemistry Building, Room 207
(940) 565-3554
Fax: (940) 369-8474
Professors: Acree, Borden, Braterman, Cundari, Jones, Kelber, J. Marshall, P. Marshall, Richmond, Schwartz, Theriot, Thomas. Associate Professors: Chyan, Golden, Mason, Wilson. Assistant Professors: Cooke, Omary, Selby. Lecturers: Dandekar, Schaake.
Chemistry, the study of matter and its reactions, provides basic understandings needed to deal with a variety of societal and scientific needs, including energy, food production, health and medicine, biotechnology, new materials, environmental concerns, new processes, and national defense. Chemistry is a science central to the study of modern physics, biology and medicine.
Current frontiers of experimental chemical investigation involve the areas of chemical reactions and reactivity, synthesis, analytical methods, catalysis and life processes.
See “Preprofessional Programs” in the College of Arts and Sciences section of this catalog.
The department offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the following areas:
Concentrations under the chemistry major at the master’s and doctoral level are available in chemistry education, analytical chemistry, computational chemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry and industrial chemistry (MS only).
Recipients of the BS in Chemistry, and in some cases the BA, are certified by the American Chemical Society (ACS) if all requirements for professional training of chemists are met. Courses required for ACS certification may be obtained from the department’s Undergraduate Affairs Committee.
This degree is designed for students planning for graduate study or positions in the chemical industry.
Candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry must meet the following requirements.
1. Hours Required and General/College Requirements: A minimum of 132 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor’s degree as specified in the “General University Requirements” in the Academics section of this catalog and the College of Arts and Sciences requirements (excluding foreign language and natural and life sciences). The laboratory science requirement is satisfied only by physical sciences.
2. Major Requirements: Minimum of 42 hours, including CHEM 1410/1430 or 1413/1430; 1420/1440 or 1423/1440; 2370/3210, 2380/3220, 3451/3452, 3510/3230, 3520/3240, 4610/4620 and 4631/4632, plus 6 additional hours at the 4000 level or above (BIOC 4540 to satisfy ACS certification requirements). CHEM 4940 may not be used to meet degree requirements for the chemistry major.
3. Minor Requirements: A minor of at least 18 hours in mathematics, computer science, physics, biology or geology (if taken as a laboratory science), of which 6 must be advanced.
4. Other Course Requirements: MATH 1710, 1720, 2700, 2730, PHYS 1710/1730 and 2220/2240.
5. Electives: See four-year plan.
6. Other Requirements: GPA of 2.5 on all advanced courses attempted in science and engineering courses (biochemistry, biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics).
Following is one suggested four-year degree plan. Students are encouraged to see their adviser each semester for help with program decisions and enrollment. Students are responsible for meeting all course prerequisites.
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| CHEM 1410, General Chemistry I, or CHEM 1413, Honors General Chemistry** | 3 |
| CHEM 1430, Laboratory Sequence for General Chemistry** | 1 |
| ENGL 1310, College Writing I* | 3 |
| HIST 2610, United States History to 1865* | 3 |
| MATH 1650, Pre-Calculus* | 5 |
| Total | 15 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| CHEM 1420, General Chemistry II, or CHEM 1423, Honors General Chemistry** | 3 |
| CHEM 1440, Laboratory Sequence for General Chemistry** | 1 |
| ENGL 1320, College Writing II* | 3 |
| HIST 2620, United States History Since 1865* | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences* | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| CHEM 2370, Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 3210, Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| MATH 1710, Calculus I | 4 |
| Cross-Cultural, Diversity and Global Studies* | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Humanities* | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| CHEM 2380, Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 3220, Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| MATH 1720, Calculus II | 3 |
| Communication* | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Literature** | 3 |
| Wellness* | 3 |
| Total | 19 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| CHEM 3230, Physical Chemistry Laboratory Sequence | 1 |
| CHEM 3451, Quantitative Analysis | 3 |
| CHEM 3452, Quantitative Analysis Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 3510, Physical Chemistry | 3 |
| MATH 2730, Multivariable Calculus | 3 |
| PHYS 1710, Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 1730, Laboratory in Mechanics | 1 |
| Total | 15 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| CHEM 3240, Physical Chemistry Laboratory Sequence | 1 |
| CHEM 3520, Physical Chemistry | 3 |
| PSCI 1040, American Government* | 3 |
| Minor/Elective (advanced) | 3 |
| Minor/Elective (advanced) | 3 |
| Visual and Performing Arts* | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| CHEM 4610, Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM (4000 level) or BIOC 3621/3622, Elementary Biochemistry with Laboratory, or BIOC 4540, Biochemistry I | 3–4 |
| PHYS 2220, Electricity and Magnetism | 3 |
| PHYS 2240, Laboratory in Wave Motion, Electricity, Magnetism and Optics | 1 |
| PSCI 1050, American Government* | 3 |
| Minor/Elective (advanced) | 3 |
| Total | 16–17 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| CHEM 4620, Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 4631, Instrumental Analysis | 3 |
| CHEM 4632, Instrumental Analysis Laboratory | 1 |
| MATH 2700, Linear Algebra and Vector Geometry | 3 |
| Minor/Elective | 2 |
| Minor/Elective (advanced) | 3 |
| Minor/Elective (advanced) | 3 |
| Minor/Elective (advanced) | 2 |
| Total | 18 |
* See the University Core Curriculum section of this catalog for approved list of course options.
** See Arts and Sciences requirements section of this catalog for approved list of course options.
Actual degree plans may vary depending on availability of courses in a given semester. Some courses may require prerequisites not listed. Students may wish to use opportunities for electives to complete a minor of their choice or secondary education courses for teacher certification.
The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in chemistry is designed for students who want a technical degree with liberal arts orientation; for those who want minors in such areas as business administration, economics and education with teacher certification; and for students interested in life and health sciences.
1. Hours Required and General/College Requirements: A minimum of 128 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree as specified in the “General University Requirements” in the Academics section of this catalog and the College of Arts and Sciences requirements.
2. Major Requirements:
Option I Required Courses: Minimum of 31 hours, including CHEM 1410/1430 or 1412/1430 or 1413/1430; 1420/1440 or 1422/1440 or 1423/1440; 2370/3210, 2380/3220, 3230, 3240, 3451/3452, 3510 and 3520, plus 3 additional hours of chemistry at the 4000 level (except CHEM 4940) or BIOC 3621/3622. This option is recommended for those planning to pursue advanced studies in chemistry.
Option II Required Courses: Minimum of 31 hours, including CHEM 1410/1430 or 1413/1430; 1420/1440 or 1423/1440; 2370/3210, 2380/3220, 3230, 3451/3452 and 3510, plus 7 additional hours, which may include BIOC 3621/3622 and any 4000- level chemistry course (except CHEM 4940).
Option III Required Courses: Minimum of 31 hours, including CHEM 1410/1430 or 1413/1430; 1420/1440 or 1423/1440; 2370/3210, 2380/3220, 3451/3452 and 3530, plus 7 additional hours, which may include BIOC 3621/3622 and any 4000- level chemistry course (except 4940).
3. Other Course Requirements: MATH 1710 and 1720; PHYS 1410/1430, 1420/1440 or 1710/1730, 2220/2240 (required of all students who expect to take further course work in physics).
4. Minor: Optional.
5. Electives: See four-year plan.
6. Other Requirements: GPA of 2.5 on all advanced courses attempted in science and engineering courses (biochemistry, biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics).
Following is one suggested four-year degree plan. Students are encouraged to see their adviser each semester for help with program decisions and enrollment. Students are responsible for meeting all course prerequisites.
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| CHEM 1410, General Chemistry I or CHEM 1413, Honors General Chemistry** | 3 |
| CHEM 1430, Laboratory Sequence for General Chemistry** | 1 |
| ENGL 1310, College Writing I* | 3 |
| HIST 2610, United States History to 1865* | 3 |
| MATH 1650, Pre-Calculus | 5 |
| Total | 15 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| CHEM 1420, General Chemistry, II or CHEM 1423, Honors General Chemistry** | 3 |
| CHEM 1440, Laboratory Sequence for General Chemistry** | 1 |
| ENGL 1320, College Writing II* | 3 |
| HIST 2620, United States History Since 1865* | 3 |
| Communication** | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| CHEM 2370, Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 3210, Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| LANG 2040, Foreign Language (intermediate)** | 3 |
| MATH 1710, Calculus I | 4 |
| Humanities* | 3 |
| Wellness* | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| CHEM 2380, Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 3220, Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| LANG 2050, Foreign Language (intermediate)** | 3 |
| MATH 1720, Calculus II | 3 |
| Literature** | 3 |
| Minor/Elective (advanced) | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| CHEM 3230, Physical Chemistry Laboratory Sequence, or CHEM (advanced) | 1 |
| CHEM 3451, Quantitative Analysis | 3 |
| CHEM 3452, Quantitative Analysis Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 3510, Physical Chemistry, or CHEM (advanced) | 3 |
| PSCI 1040, American Government* | 3 |
| Minor/Elective (advanced) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences* | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| CHEM 3240, Physical Chemistry Laboratory Sequence and CHEM 3520, Physical Chemistry; or CHEM 3530, Physical Chemistry for Life Science; or CHEM (advanced) | 4 |
| PSCI 1050, American Government* | 3 |
| Minor/Elective (advanced) | 3 |
| Minor/Elective (advanced) | 3 |
| Science Elective (advanced) | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| CHEM (4000 level), or BIOC 3621/3622, Elementary Biochemistry with Laboratory | 3-4 |
| PHYS 1410, General Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 1430, General Physics Laboratory I | 1 |
| Cross-Cultural, Diversity and Global Studies* | 3 |
| Natural Sciences* | 4 |
| Visual and Performing Arts* | 3 |
| Total | 17-18 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| PHYS 1420, General Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 1440, General Physics Laboratory II | 1 |
| Minor/Elective (advanced) | 3 |
| Minor/Elective (advanced) | 3 |
| Minor/Elective (advanced) | 4 |
| Total | 14 |
* See the University Core Curriculum section of this catalog for approved list of course options.
** See Arts and Sciences degree requirements section of this catalog for approved list of course options.
Actual degree plans may vary depending on availability of courses in a given semester. Some courses may require prerequisites not listed. Students may wish to use opportunities for electives to complete a minor of their choice of secondary education courses for teacher education.
Recommended minor: CHEM 1410/1430 or 1413/1430; 1420/1440 or 1423/1440; 2370/3210, 2380/3220, plus, 3451/3452, or 3530 or 4670 (plus 1 advanced hour) or BIOC 3621/3622. CHEM 4940 may not be used to meet degree requirements for the chemistry minor.
Completion of this minor satisfies course requirements for certification as a “Certified Chemical Technician” by the American Institute of Chemists: CHEM 1410/1430 or 1413/1430; CHEM 1420/1440 or 1423/1440; CHEM 2370/3210, 2380/3220 or 3601/3602; CHEM 3451/3452 or 3610; and CHEM 4631/4632.
The College of Arts and Sciences encourages students to explore teaching at the secondary level as a career option. The student’s academic adviser in the Dean’s Office for Undergraduates and Student Advising in GAB, Room 220, can assist students with specific requirements for teacher certification in Physical Science utilizing a chemistry major. Upon completion of this program, students will be prepared to sit for the certification examinations in Physical Science. Students should consult with the Chemistry faculty adviser for additional certification options.
Requirements: CHEM 1410/1430, 1420/1440, 2370/3210, 2380/3220, 3451/3452, 3530, 4700; BIOC 3621/3622; BIOL 1710/1730, 1720/1740; GEOG 1710; GEOL 4710; PHYS 1510/1530, 1520/1540, 4610/4630. See major for additional course work and GPA requirements.
Students must also complete the required 21 hours in upper-level education courses (EDSE 3800, 3830, 4060, 4070, 4108, 4118, 4840) and meet all GPA requirements to apply for state certification. In order to enroll for the first required education course, the student must make application to the certification program in the College of Education in Matthews Hall, Room 105.
All state certification requirements and information on required examinations is available on the web site of the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC), www.sbec.state.tx.us.
Advances in technology have created a need for students in basic sciences to apply the tools of technology to a wide variety of criminal investigations. The forensic science program offers a certificate in biomedical criminalistics for biological sciences and chemistry students. The certificate is designed to enable students in degree programs in biological sciences and chemistry to begin careers in forensic laboratories. Students must complete 20 hours of course work, including CJUS 3330, 4360; BIOL 3331, 4240; and CHEM 4631/4632, 4670 and completion of the General Knowledge Exam offered by the American Board of Criminalistics. Contact the forensic science program office or visit the web site for more information (www.forensic.unt.edu).
The department offers degree programs leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy. For information, consult the Graduate Catalog.
All Courses of Instruction are located in one section at the back of this catalog.
The “Course and Subject Guide,” found in the Courses of Instruction section of this book, serves as a table of contents and provides quick access to subject areas and prefixes.
Date of initial release: July 1, 2006 — Copyright © 2006 University of North Texas
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June 15, 2006
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