The following areas are available:
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry with a Biochemistry Certificate
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
B.S. degree in Secondary Education with an Emphasis in Chemistry
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry with Teacher Certification
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
General Education Requirements
Students must satisfy the university and college general education requirements. Courses in chemistry may be used to meet the university's science and mathematics area requirement. The college's foreign language requirement fulfills the departmental requirements for B.A. candidates. It is recommended that candidates for the B.S. degree fulfill the language requirement in German or French, but any language, which meets the college requirement for the B.A. degree, is acceptable. Chemistry majors normally include Language 101 in their foreign language sequence.
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Restrictions Chemistry majors may not take required chemistry, mathematics, or physics courses on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis, nor may B.S. degree candidates take the 2 elective hours in science on this option.
Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry
This degree is intended primarily for preprofessional students in health science and related areas, as well as prelaw students interested in patent law. Candidates must complete the following chemistry courses:
11(1111), Introductory Chemistry I
12(1121), Introductory Chemistry II
122(2223), Quantitative Analysis
202(3022), Introduction to Chemical Literature
231(3312), Physical Chemistry I
232(3322), Physical Chemistry II
233(3333), Physical Chemistry Laboratory
241(2412), Basic Inorganic Chemistry
261(2612), Organic Chemistry I
262(2622), Organic Chemistry II
263(2633), Organic Chemistry Laboratory
289(4897), Seminar (1 credit)
In addition, candidates must complete one laboratory course chosen from Chemistry 234.(4343), 323(4233), 343(4433), 364(3643), or 373(4733).
No more than 45 hours in chemistry may be applied toward the degree. Each chemistry major must present a seminar and pass a comprehensive examination during the senior year. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry may require students to pass a tracking test in order to enroll in the next level course, provided this or an equivalent test is administered to all students seeking to enroll in that course.
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The university offers a certificate program for science majors who are interested in careers in biochemistry. This is an interdisciplinary program that involves additional courses in biochemistry and biology. In addition to the usual requirements for the B.A. degree in chemistry, the student must take the following courses:
Chemistry
71(4712), Biochemistry
372(4722), Advanced Biochemistry
373(4733), Biochemistry Laboratory
376(4764), Interdisciplinary Topics in Biochemistry or
377(4772), Physical Biochemistry
Biology
11(1811), Introductory Biology I
224(2012), Genetics
232(3622), Cell Structure and Function
326(4602), Molecular Biology or
327(4614), Biotechnology Laboratory I
Students may obtain a minor in biology by adding Biology 12(1821) to the curriculum described above. The Biology department also offers a certificate in biochemistry.
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This is the first professional degree in chemistry. It may be taken as a terminal degree by students intending to become professional chemists or for preparation for graduate work in chemistry or biochemistry. Students may choose to specialize in chemistry or biochemistry.
Chemistry Option
Candidates must complete the requirements for the B.A. degree in chemistry. In addition, the following chemistry courses are required:
234(4343), Physical Chemistry Laboratory II
321(4212), Instrumental Analysis
323(4233), Laboratory in Instrumental Analysis
341(4412), Inorganic Chemistry I
343(4433), Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
364(3643), Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory
371(4712), Biochemistry
Students must also take two elective hours of advanced work in chemistry at the 200 level or above. Students are encouraged to take Chem 290(3905), Chemical Research, to fulfill the advanced elective requirement.
Biochemistry Option
Candidates must complete the requirements for the B. A. degree in chemistry. In addition, the following chemistry and biology courses are required:
Biology
11(1811), Introductory Biology
224(2012), Genetics or
232(3622), Cell Structure and Function
Chemistry
321(4212), Instrumental Analysis
323(4233), Laboratory in Instrumental Analysis
341(4412), Inorganic Chemistry I
371(4712), Biochemistry
372(4722), Advanced Biochemistry
373(4733), Biochemistry Laboratory
376(4764), Interdisciplinary Topics in Biochemistry, or
377(4772), Physical Biochemistry or
3 credits of Chemistry 290(3905): Chemical Research, or 3 credits of Biology 390(4905): Research.
If either research option is chosen, the project must be in biochemistry and must include a written final report submitted to the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
Fifty-one hours of chemistry courses may be applied toward the degree. Each candidate must present a seminar and pass a comprehensive examination during the senior year.
Related Area Requirements
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in ChemistryCandidates for both degrees must also complete:
Math 80(1800), Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
Math 175(1900), Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
Math 180(2000), Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
Physics 111(1011), Physics: Mechanics and Heat
Physics 112(1012), Physics: Electricity, Magnetism, and Optics
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All candidates must enroll in a program that includes Levels I, II, and III course work in the College of Education. In addition, students must complete the following Science Core Courses and those listed under Chemistry Endorsement:
Science Core Courses:
Philosophy 280(3380), Philosophy of Science
Biology 11(1811), Introductory Biology I
Biology 12(1821), Introductory Biology II
Chemistry 11(1111), Introductory Chemistry I
Chemistry 12(1121), Introductory Chemistry II
Geology 1(1001), General Geology
Atmospheric Science 001(1001), Elementary Meteorology
Biology 120(1202), Environmental Biology, or another environmental science
Physics 111(1011), Physics: Mechanics and Heat
Physics 112(1012), Physics: Electricity,Magnetism, and Optics
Chemistry Endorsement
Chemistry 122(2223), Quantitative Analysis
Chemistry 231(3312), Physical Chemistry I
Chemistry 261(2612), Organic Chemistry I
Chemistry 262(2622), Organic Chemistry II
Chemistry 263(2633), Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Chemistry 371(4712), Biochemistry
Chemistry 280(4802) or Education 240(3240), Methods of Teaching Science in Secondary Schools
Chemistry 283(4837), Teaching Intern Seminar
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Students must complete the B.A. in chemistry requirements, as well as the requirements for teacher certification. (See the College of Education section of this Bulletin.) Minor in Chemistry
Requirements for the Minor
Students may earn a minor in chemistry by completing the following program. The following five courses are required:
Chemistry
11(1111), Introductory Chemistry I
12(1121), Introductory Chemistry II
122(2223), Quantitative Analysis
261(2612), Organic Chemistry I
263(2633), Organic Chemistry Laboratory
One course from the following list must be completed:
Chemistry
231(3312), Physical Chemistry I
241(2412), Basic Inorganic Chemistry
262(2622), Organic Chemistry II
371(4712), Biochemistry (same as Biology 371(4712))
Courses, which are prerequisites to subsequent courses in the minor, may not be taken on a satisfactory/ unsatisfactory basis. A GPA of at least 2.0 is required for the courses presented for the minor. At least three courses toward the minor must be completed at UM-St. Louis.
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