Catalog of Abilene Christian University, 1994-1995 Page: 49
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Chemistry 49
Chemistry
The Department of Chemistry in the College of Arts and
Sciences offers four undergraduate degree programs:
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Bachelor of Science in
Biochemistry, Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, and Bachelor
of Arts in Biochemistry. Current faculty members are listed
at the back of the catalog.
INTRODUCTION
Why should students enroll in chemistry classes? Several
answers to that question are given below.
First, a democracy requires an informed citizenry for its
very existence. An understanding of chemistry is essential
for a person to understand modern society. Chemistry can
provide answers to a myriad of questions such as "Which
energy source is best?" and "Why is waste disposal such a
problem?" Answers to questions like these and many
others lie partly in the area of science and partly in the area
of politics. Citizens elect officials who make decisions
about how to use science. A study of chemistry provides a
proper foundation from which to make informed decisions.
A number of health professions such as medicine and
dentistry require an understanding of chemistry as a basis
for advanced study Dozens of practicing doctors and
dentists majored in chemistry as a part of their preprofessional
training here at ACU.
A career as a chemist provides a wide variety of work
opportunities. Advancing the frontiers of chemical
knowledge through research can be done in an academic or
industrial setting. Teaching chemistry can be done at any
level from grade school through university. Chemists work
in areas of biotechnology, polymers, and material science,
as well as in petroleum, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing
industries. A major in chemistry at ACU opens the door
to many different opportunities.
The Chemistry Department is housed in the Foster Science
Building and occupies all of the first floor and about half of
the second floor. Facilities include more than a dozen
undergraduate and research laboratories. All six faculty
members hold the Ph.D. degree. Grants in excess of $1.25
million have supported undergraduate teaching and
research programs during the last 10 years. The
undergraduate program has been accredited by the
Committee on Professional Training of the American
Chemical Society since 1971. Ninety-eight individuals
received the baccalaureate degree in chemistry during the
10-year period 1983-92. Of this number 50% entered
graduate school, 34% entered medical and dental schools,
and 16% directly entered the work force.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
CHEMISTRY
Admission Requirements
Before being admitted to this program, a student must
satisfy the requirements listed under "Initial Academic
Programs," p. 15.General Education Requirements
General Education requirements (University Core and
Degree Core requirements) for the BS are listed on p. 20.
Departmental Requirements
Departmental requirements for the BS in Chemistry are as
follows:
1. Required courses, 37 hrs.: CHEM 131/133,
132/134, 221/223, 322/324, 323, 331/333,
332/334, 351, 352, 353 5354, 441, and 443.
2. Selections in Chemistry, 6 hrs., chosen from upper
level courses.
3. Mathematics, 15 hrs.: MATH 124, 183, 185, 186,
and 286.
4. Physics, 8 hrs.: PHYS 110/111, 112/113; or
120/121, 122/123.
5. Foreign Language, 6 hrs.: FL 111, 112; or
Computer Science, 8 hrs.: CS 151, 162, 152, 162.
General Electives
To obtain a total of 128 credit hours, students majoring in
Chemistry must take 7-9 hours of general electives,
arranged to ensure 33 semester hours of advanced work.
Electives may include deficiency requirements in science
and foreign language.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
BIOCHEMISTRY
Admission Requirements
Before being admitted to this program, a student must
satisfy the requirements listed under "Initial Academic
Programs," p. 15.
General Education Requirements
General Education requirements (University Core and
Degree Core requirements) for the BS are listed on p. 20.
Departmental Requirements
Departmental requirements for the BS in Biochemistry are
as follows:
1. Required courses, 40 hrs.: CHEM 131/133,
132/134, 221/223, 322/324, 323, 331/333,
332/334, 351, 353, 443, 453, 454; and either 352 or
354.
2. Biology courses, 11 hrs.: BIOL 113/115, 214, and
312 (lecture).
3. Mathematics, 11 hrs.: MATH 124, 183, 185, and
186.
4. Physics, 8 hrs.: PHYS 110/111, 112/113; or PHYS
120/121, 122/123.
5. Foreign Language, 6 hrs.: FL 111, 112; or
Computer Science, 8 hrs.: CS 151, 161, 152, 162.
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