Science and Mathematics

Chemistry

Professors Battino (Emeritus), Feld, Fortman (Emeritus), Gilpin (dean), Goldfarb (Emeritus), Katovic, Servé, Seybold (chair),

Associate Professors Bombick, Dolson, Grossie, Hess (Emeritus), Ketcha, McGowin, Turnbull

Assistant Professors Cook (Emerita), Fossum, Lunsford

The Department of Chemistry offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Master of Science degrees in chemistry. The Bachelor of Science in Education degree is also available with a concentration in chemistry. The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science curricula are designed to prepare undergraduate students for careers as professional chemists, entrance into medical or dental schools, or graduate work in chemistry. Both programs are flexible and permit the options of a heavy concentration in chemistry courses or a combination of a chemistry major with extensive course work in allied (other sciences) or nonallied (e.g., business, arts) areas. In order to develop their academic programs to meet specific needs and individual interests, students should consult their academic advisors. The Bachelor of Science program is certified by the American Chemical Society.

Degree Requirements - Chemistry

Bachelor of Science Degree

The Bachelor of Science candidate is required to complete the chemistry, mathematics, and physics course sequences in the following program outline with these exceptions: CHM 499, Special Problems in Chemistry, is not required. However, it is expected that the serious chemistry major will complete at least four credit hours of this research course during the senior year.

In the Bachelor of Science program with an orientation for premedical students or others wishing a broader science base, CHM 319, 417, 420, 421, 425, and BMB 421 are not required. The physics requirement may be met with the PHY 111, 112, 113 sequence and PHY 101, 102, 103 laboratories. BIO 112, 114, and 115 are required. At least two courses must be selected from BIO 210, 211, 212, 252, 256, 303, 305, 403. Courses in other sciences may substitute for these BIO courses with depart-mental permission. In addition, students must take at least eight credit hours selected from BMB 421, 423; CHM 402, 417, 420, 421, 440, 441, 443, 444, 461, 465/467. Students serious about medical school should elect BMB 421 and 423. Students should also be careful to fulfill all university and college degree requirements. Copies of a more stringent premedical program may be obtained from the chemistry department.

Because the order in which science courses are taken is so important, students are advised to begin the mathematics, chemistry, and physics sequences as soon as possible.

 

General Education Requirements	42
Required Substitutions:  MTH 229, 230  CHM 121, 122, 123
Departmental Requirements	82
CHM 121, 122, 123	15
CHM 211/215, 212/216, 213/217	18
CHM 312/314, 417, 419, 451, 452, 453, 457, 458	28.5
CHM 420, 421, 425, 435/436; BMB 421	20.5
Related Course Requirements	31
MTH 229, 230, 231	15
PHY 240/200, 242/202, 244/204	16
Electives	41
CHM 499 and EGR 153 are recommended along with at least one year of a foreign language.
Total	196

 

Degree Requirements—Chemistry

 Bachelor of Arts Degree 

The Bachelor of Arts degree candidate is required to complete the chemistry, mathematics, and physics course sequences in the following program outlines. Additional requirements include 12 hours of science electives and two years of foreign language study. The science elective requirement may be satisfied with any course sequence in the College of Science and Mathematics or the College of Engineering and Computer Science, including additional chemistry courses or individual research projects (CHM 499). The foreign language requirement may be satisfied with two years of study in any foreign language or one year each of two languages.

 Chemistry majors who are Bachelor of Arts degree candidates are also required to earn 27 credit hours (18 of which must be 200 level or above) outside the Colleges of Science and Mathematics and Engineering and Computer Science. This requirement may not be satisfied with courses used to fulfill foreign language or General Education requirements. In order to ensure a reasonably high level of exposure in some area, it is further required that students complete at least 30 hours in courses numbered 300 or higher applicable to the degree.

Dual Major Degree Requirements—Chemistry 

Dual Major Requirements in Chemistry 

Chemistry Education 

Students who wish to teach chemistry in Ohio public high schools can pursue the Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry. Upon completion of this undergraduate degree program in the College of Science and Mathematics, students then need to complete the Professional Educators Program (PEP) Master of Education degree (M.Ed.) through Wright State’s College of Education and Human Services. Graduates of the B.S. in chemistry and the M.Ed. Professional Educators Program are then eligible to seek licensure from the Ohio Department of Education in chemistry or chemistry in combination with another science field depending on the content of the undergraduate curriculum. 

Degree Requirements— Chemistry 

Education Bachelor of Science in Chemistry— Chemistry Education 

The Adolescence to Young Adult Chemistry Licensure Program is based on an undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree in physics.

Chemistry Honors Program 

Qualified students may be admitted to the departmental honors program during their second or third year. The program involves work beyond the minimum course requirement for the B.S. degree with emphasis on independent studies.

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