Main Departmental Office
Masters Hall, 106-C
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, 207 (940) 565-3554
Professors Acree, Braterman, Cundari, Jones, Kelber, J. Marshall, P. Marshall, Richmond, Schwartz, Theriot, Thomas. Associate Professors Chyan, Desiderato, Golden, Mason. Assistant Professors Omary, Selby, Wilson. 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:
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).
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).
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 at the 4000 level 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 course.
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 course.
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).
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.
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 4621/4632.
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.
Requirements: CHEM1410/1430, 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.
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.
FRESHMAN YEAR
CHEM 1410, General Chemistry for Science Majors, or CHEM 1413, Honors General Chemistry** 3CHEM 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
CHEM 1420, General Chemistry for Science Majors, or CHEM 1423, Honors General Chemistry** 3CHEM 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
CHEM 2370, Organic Chemistry 3CHEM 3210, Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1
MATH 1710, Calculus I 4
Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies* 3
Elective 3
Humanities* 3
Total 17
CHEM 2380, Organic Chemistry 3CHEM 3220, Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1
MATH 1720, Calculus II 3
Communication* 3
Elective 3
Literature** 3
Wellness* 3
Total 19
CHEM 3230, Physical Chemistry Laboratory Sequence 1CHEM 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
CHEM 3240, Physical Chemistry Laboratory Sequence 1CHEM 3520, Physical Chemistry 3
PSCI 1040, American Government* 3
Minor/Elective (advanced) 3
Minor/Elective (advanced) 3
Visual and Performing Arts* 3
Total 16
CHEM 4610, Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3PHYS 2220, Electricity and Magnetism 3
PHYS 2240, Laboratory in Wave Motion, Electricity, Magnetism and Optics 1
PSCI 1050, American Government* 3
CHEM (4000 level) or BIOC 3621/3622, Elementary Biochemistry with Laboratory, or BIOC 4540, Biochemistry I 3-4
Minor/Elective (advanced) 3
Total 16-17
CHEM 4620, Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory 1Actual 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.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
FRESHMAN YEAR
CHEM 1410, General Chemistry or CHEM 1413, Honors General Chemistry** 3CHEM 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
CHEM 1420, General Chemistry, or CHEM 1423, Honors General Chemistry** 3CHEM 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
CHEM 2370, Organic Chemistry 3CHEM 3210, Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1
LANG 2040, Foreign Language (intermediate)** 3
MATH 1710, Calculus I 4
Humanities* 3
Wellness* 3
Total 17
CHEM 2380, Organic Chemistry 3CHEM 3220, Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1
LANG 2050, Foreign Language (intermediate)** 3
MATH 1720, Calculus II 3
Literature** 3
Minor/Elective (advanced) 3
Total 16
CHEM 3230, Physical Chemistry Laboratory Sequence, or CHEM (advanced) 1CHEM 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
CHEM 3240, Physical Chemistry Laboratory Sequence and CHEM 3520, Physical Chemistry; or CHEM 3530, Physical Chemistry for Life Science; or CHEM (advanced) 4PSCI 1050, American Government* 3
Minor/Elective (advanced) 3
Minor/Elective (advanced) 3
Science Elective (advanced) 3
Total 16
PHYS 1410, General Physics 3PHYS 1430, General Physics Laboratory 1
CHEM (4000 level), or BIOC 3621/3622, Elementary Biochemistry with Laboratory 3-4
Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies* 3
Natural Sciences* 4
Visual and Performing Arts* 3
Total 17-18
PHYS 1420, General Physics II 3Actual 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.PHYS 1440, General Physics Laboratory II 1
Minor/Elective (advanced) 3
Minor/Elective (advanced) 3
Minor/Elective (advanced) 4
Total 14
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