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The Marquette University Chemistry Department offers several chemistry major and minor areas of study for undergraduate students interested in pursuing careers in or related to chemistry or biochemistry. Three chemistry majors are available: Chemistry, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (joint with Biological Sciences) and Chemistry for the Professions (if first major is in Education). A minor in chemistry is available. The chemistry major is certified by the American Chemical Society and prepares a student for graduate school in chemistry or related areas, for professional schools or for employment. The course work will teach students to understand the important concepts of science which will prepare them for the many fields which require a strong understanding of science. These fields include chemistry, dental and medical careers, law, business and education.
Major in Chemistry
The major in chemistry consists of 43 credit hours as well as additional background courses in mathematics (12 credit hours) and physics (8 credit hours) as listed below.
Notes:
- Students who select a chemistry major following their sophomore year may substitute CHEM 2111 Organic Chemistry 1, CHEM 2112 Organic Chemistry 2 for CHEM 2113 Organic Chemistry for Majors 1, CHEM 2114 Organic Chemistry for Majors 2, respectively.
- French or German are recommended for fulfillment of the foreign language requirement.
- Chemistry offers both American Chemical Society (ACS) certified and non-certified degrees. Consult with the department undergraduate curriculum chair for the requirements of each.
| Required Courses: | ||
| CHEM 1001 | General Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| CHEM 1002 | General Chemistry 2 | 4 |
| CHEM 2113 | Organic Chemistry for Majors 1 | 4 |
| CHEM 2114 | Organic Chemistry for Majors 2 | 4 |
| CHEM 3210 | Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
| CHEM 3201 | Quantitative Analysis | 4 |
| CHEM 3320 | Inorganic Synthesis | 2 |
| CHEM 3420 | Physical Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| CHEM 4330 | Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 4433 | Physical Chemistry 1 | 3 |
| CHEM 4434 | Physical Chemistry 2 | 3 |
| Electives - Choose two additional chemistry courses | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 43 | |
Additional Course Requirements for Chemistry Majors:
| Mathematics Courses: | ||
| MATH 1450 | Calculus 1 | 4 |
| MATH 1451 | Calculus 2 | 4 |
| MATH 2450 | Calculus 3 | 4 |
| Physics Courses: | ||
| PHYS 1013 | Classical and Modern Physics with Calculus 1 | 4 |
| or PHYS 1003 | General Physics with Introductory Calculus 1 | |
| PHYS 1014 | Classical and Modern Physics with Calculus 2 | 4 |
| or PHYS 1004 | General Physics with Introductory Calculus 2 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 20 | |
Typical Program for Chemistry Majors
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| CHEM 1001 | 4 | CHEM 1002 | 4 |
| ENGL 1001 | 3 | ENGL 1002 | 3 |
| MATH 1450 | 4 | MATH 1451 | 4 |
| Foreign Language | 3-4 | Foreign Language | 3-4 |
| THEO 1001 | 3 | ||
| 14-15 | 17-18 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| CHEM 2113 | 4 | CHEM 2114 | 4 |
| PHYS 1013 or 1003 | 4 | CHEM 3201 | 4 |
| MATH 2450 | 4 | PHYS 1014 or 1004 | 4 |
| Literature | 3 | Literature | 3 |
| HIST 1001 or 1002 | 3 | History/Social Behavioral Science | 3 |
| 18 | 18 | ||
| Junior | |||
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| CHEM 3210 | 4 | CHEM 4434 | 3 |
| CHEM 4433 | 3 | Chemistry elective* | 3 |
| PHIL 1001 | 3 | Social Behavioral Science | 3 |
| Theology (second level) | 3 | Theology (third level) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | PHIL 2310 | 3 |
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Senior | |||
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| CHEM 4330 | 3 | CHEM 3420** | 2 |
| CHEM 3320 | 2 | Chemistry elective* | 3 |
| Philosophy (upper division) | 3 | Diverse Cultures elective | 3 |
| Electives | 6 | Electives | 9 |
| 14 | 17 | ||
| Total credit hours: 129-131 | |||
| * | CHEM 4530 Introduction to Biochemistry is required for the American Chemical Society certified degree. |
| ** | CHEM 3420 Physical Chemistry Laboratory may be taken the junior year, concurrently with CHEM 4434. |
Minor in Chemistry
The minor consists of five courses in chemistry.
Notes:
- CHEM 4995 Independent Study in Chemistrymay not be counted toward the minor.
- PHYS 4012 Quantum Mechanics or PHYS 4062 Introduction to Thermodynamics may be counted for the minor.
Department of Public Instruction Certification
College of Education students wishing to pursue Department of Public Instruction Certification must complete the following courses listed below for a total of 22 credit hours:
| Required: | ||
| CHEM 1001 | General Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| CHEM 1002 | General Chemistry 2 | 4 |
| CHEM 3201 | Quantitative Analysis | 4 |
| CHEM 2111 | Organic Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| or CHEM 2113 | Organic Chemistry for Majors 1 | |
| CHEM 2112 | Organic Chemistry 2 | 4 |
| or CHEM 2114 | Organic Chemistry for Majors 2 | |
| Electives - Choose two hours of Chemistry electives | 2 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 22 | |
Major in Chemistry for the Professions
Chemistry for the Professions is a second major for students in the College of Education who wish to teach chemistry at the high school level. The major consists of 34 credit hours as well as the additional course requirements (12 credit hours)listed below to fulfill prerequisites for required course work.
| Required: | ||
| CHEM 1001 | General Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| CHEM 1002 | General Chemistry 2 | 4 |
| CHEM 2113 | Organic Chemistry for Majors 1 | 4 |
| CHEM 2114 | Organic Chemistry for Majors 2 | 4 |
| CHEM 3201 | Quantitative Analysis | 4 |
| CHEM 3210 | Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
| CHEM 4433 | Physical Chemistry 1 | 3 |
| CHEM 4434 | Physical Chemistry 2 | 3 |
| Electives - Choose four credit hours of Chemistry electives | 4 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 34 | |
Note:
- The additional course requirements listed below for the Chemistry for the Professions major are prerequisites for CHEM 4433 Physical Chemistry 1 and CHEM 4434 Physical Chemistry 2.
| Mathematics Course: | ||
| MATH 2450 | Calculus 3 | 4 |
| Physics Courses: | ||
| PHYS 1013 | Classical and Modern Physics with Calculus 1 | 4 |
| or PHYS 1001 | General Physics 1 | |
| or PHYS 1003 | General Physics with Introductory Calculus 1 | |
| PHYS 1014 | Classical and Modern Physics with Calculus 2 | 4 |
| or PHYS 1002 | General Physics 2 | |
| or PHYS 1004 | General Physics with Introductory Calculus 2 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 | |
Major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
The major in biochemistry and molecular biology consists of 53-56 credit hours in addition to the cognate course requirements as listed below.
| Required Biological Sciences courses (18 cr. hrs.): | ||
| BIOL 1001 | General Biology 1 (Biological courses:) | 3 |
| BIOL 1002 | General Biology 2 | 3 |
| BIOL 2201 | Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL 2301 | Cell Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 4101 | Biochemistry and the Molecular Basis of Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 4102 | Experimental Molecular Biology | 3 |
| Required Chemistry Courses (23 cr. hrs.) | ||
| CHEM 1001 | General Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| CHEM 1002 | General Chemistry 2 | 4 |
| CHEM 3201 | Quantitative Analysis | 4 |
| Organic Chemistry Sequence - Choose one of the following: | 8 | |
| Organic Chemistry for Majors 1 | ||
| or CHEM 2111 | Organic Chemistry 1 | |
| Organic Chemistry for Majors 2 | ||
| or CHEM 2112 | Organic Chemistry 2 | |
| Physical Chemistry - Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Physical Chemistry: Fundamentals with Applications in Biological Sciences | ||
| Physical Chemistry 1 and Physical Chemistry 2 | ||
| Biological Sciences Laboratory Course - Choose one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Experimental Genetics | ||
| Experimental Cell Biology | ||
| Experimental Neurobiology | ||
| Experimental Physiology | ||
| Experimental Molecular Biology | ||
| Independent Study in Biology | ||
| Independent Study in Chemistry | ||
| Elective Courses - Choose any three of the following not previously taken: | 9-12 | |
Biology Courses: | ||
| Experimental Genetics | ||
| Experimental Cell Biology | ||
| Advanced Ecology | ||
| Plant Biology | ||
| Neurobiology | ||
| Experimental Neurobiology | ||
| Animal Development | ||
| Human Physiology | ||
| Experimental Physiology | ||
| Microbiology | ||
| Exercise Physiology | ||
| Immunobiology | ||
| Independent Study in Biology | ||
| or BISC 4995 | Independent Study in Biomedical Sciences | |
Chemistry Courses: | ||
| Instrumental Analysis | ||
| Characterization of Organic Compounds | ||
| Inorganic Chemistry | ||
| Introduction to Quantum Chemistry | ||
| Introduction to Biochemistry | ||
Mathematics Courses: | ||
| Calculus 3 | ||
| Differential Equations | ||
| Biostatistical Methods and Models | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 53-56 | |
Notes:
- Students who take CHEM 4433 Physical Chemistry 1, CHEM 4434 Physical Chemistry 2 and MATH 2450 Calculus 3 are required to take only one additional elective in biological sciences, chemistry or mathematics.
- A second BIOL 4995 Independent Study in Biology course if BIOL 4995 previously taken as a laboratory course.
- Students electing this curriculum are expected to complete all Arts and Sciences core curriculum requirements.
- Honors courses will be available from both departments by contract with the instructors. Courses available for honors credit will be identified.
Cognate Course Requirements:
| Mathematics Courses: | ||
| MATH 1450 | Calculus 1 | 4 |
| MATH 1451 | Calculus 2 | 4 |
| Physics Sequence - Choose one of the following: | 8 | |
| General Physics 1 and General Physics 2 | ||
| General Physics with Introductory Calculus 1 and General Physics with Introductory Calculus 2 | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 16 | |
Typical Program for Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Majors
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| BIOL 1001 | 3 | BIOL 1002 | 3 |
| CHEM 1001 | 4 | CHEM 1002 | 4 |
| MATH 1450 | 4 | MATH 1451 | 4 |
| ENGL 1001 | 3 | ENGL 1002 | 3 |
| Foreign Language | 3-4 | Foreign Language | 3-4 |
| 17-18 | 17-18 | ||
| Sophomore | |||
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| CHEM 2111 or 2113 | 4 | HIST 1001 or 1002 | 3 |
| PHYS 1001 or 1003 | 4 | CHEM 2112 or 2114 | 4 |
| BIOL 2301 | 3 | PHYS 1002 or 1004 | 4 |
| PHIL 1001 | 3 | PHIL 2310 | 3 |
| THEO 1001 | 3 | BIOL 2201 | 3 |
| 17 | 17 | ||
| Junior | |||
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| BIOL 4101 | 3 | Biological Sci. laboratory course (upper division)** | 3 |
| CHEM 4431* | 3 | History/ Social-Behavioral Science | 3 |
| Theology (second level) | 3 | CHEM 3201 | 4 |
| Literature | 3 | Literature | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Senior | |||
| First Term | Hours | Second Term | Hours |
| BIOL 4102 | 3 | Biochemistry/Molecular Biology electives | 6 |
| Biochemistry/Molecular Biology elective | 3-4 | Philosophy (upper division) | 3 |
| Theology (third level) | 3 | Social-Behavioral Science | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Diverse Cultures elective | 3 | ||
| 15-16 | 15 | ||
| Total credit hours: 129-132 | |||
| * | Many students, including those continuing on to graduate school, should consider the option of two terms of physical chemistry (CHEM 4433 Physical Chemistry 1 and CHEM 4434 Physical Chemistry 2) which require an additional term of calculus (MATH 2450 Calculus 3). Students who take CHEM 4433 Physical Chemistry 1, CHEM 4434 Physical Chemistry 2, and MATH 2450 Calculus 3 are required to take only one additional elective in biological sciences, chemistry or mathematics. |
| ** | BIOL 4995 Independent Study in Biology or CHEM 4995 Independent Study in Chemistry may be substituted. |
Courses
CHEM 1001. General Chemistry 1. 4 cr. hrs.
Introductory college chemistry. Fundamental principles of chemistry including stoichiometry, physical states of matter, energy relationships, periodic table, atomic and molecular structure and solutions. The following mathematical concepts are used in CHEM 1001 and CHEM 1002: Scientific notation, logarithms, the quadratic equation and proportionality. 3 hrs. lec., 3 hrs. lab., 1 hr. disc.
CHEM 1002. General Chemistry 2. 4 cr. hrs.
Continuation of CHEM 1001. Chemistry of metals and nonmetals, kinetics, chemical equilibrium, aqueous equilibria, free energy relationships, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, organic chemistry, and chemistry of the transition metals. Qualitative analysis included as part of the laboratory work. 3 hrs. lec., 3 hrs. lab., 1 hr. disc. Prereq: CHEM 1001.
CHEM 1014. General Chemistry for Chemistry Majors. 4 cr. hrs.
Continuation of CHEM 1001. Intended for chemistry majors. Emphasis in the lecture will be on kinetics, equilibrium, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, symmetry in coordination and organic chemistry, and industrial processes as applied from thermodynamic principles. The laboratory will consist of experiments designed to correlate with lecture; introduction of some research type instrumentation will be given. 3 hrs. lec., 3 hrs. lab. Prereq: CHEM 1001.
CHEM 1020. General Chemistry Laboratory Only. 1 cr. hr.
This is a variable title, (General Chemistry 1 or 2) designed to provide students with a formal course number in which they may register for a laboratory in general chemistry, without taking lecture, for existing general chemistry courses. Prereq: Cons. of dept. ch.
CHEM 1030. General Chemistry Lecture Only. 3 cr. hrs.
This is a variable title, (General Chemistry 1 or 2) designed to provide students with a formal course number in which they may register for a lecture in general chemistry, without taking labratory, for existing general chemistry courses. Prereq: Cons. of dept. ch.
CHEM 2111. Organic Chemistry 1. 4 cr. hrs.
Modern theories of bonding, stereochemistry, synthesis and reaction mechanism. The chemistry of aliphatic hydrocarbons and their functional group derivatives. Laboratory: basic organic manipulations such as distillation, recrystallization, including simple synthesis. 3 hrs. lec., 4 hrs. lab. Prereq: CHEM 1002 or CHEM 1014.
CHEM 2112. Organic Chemistry 2. 4 cr. hrs.
Continuation of CHEM 2111. Extension of the chemistry of the remaining mono and polyfunctional, and aromatic compounds. Bonding, stereochemistry, mechanisms, synthesis, applied spectroscopy, heterocycles and natural products. Laboratory: synthesis, instrumental application, organic qualitative analysis. 3 hrs. lec., 4 hrs. lab. Prereq: CHEM 2111 or CHEM 2113.
CHEM 2113. Organic Chemistry for Majors 1. 4 cr. hrs.
Intended to be taken by chemistry majors, honors students, and other interested science majors. Principles of bonding, stereochemistry, mechanisms, kinetics, and spectrometry applied to aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons and simple monofunctional organic molecules. Laboratory: modern techniques using research instruments. 3 hrs. lec., 1 lab-recit., 4 hrs. lab. Prereq: CHEM 1002 or CHEM 1014.
CHEM 2114. Organic Chemistry for Majors 2. 4 cr. hrs.
Continuation of CHEM 2113. Mechanisms, structure-reactivity relationships, and complex syntheses applied to the remaining principle classes of organic compounds. Laboratory: organic qualitative analysis. 3 hrs. lec., 1 lab-recit., 4 hrs. lab. Prereq: CHEM 2111 or CHEM 2113.
CHEM 2120. Organic Chemistry Labratory Only. 1 cr. hr.
A variable title course (Organic Chemistry 1 or 2) designed to provide students with a formal course number in which they may register for a lab in organic chemistry, without taking lecture, for existing organic chemistry courses. Prereq:Cons. of dept. ch.
CHEM 2130. Organic Chemistry Lecture Only. 3 cr. hrs.
Variable title course (Organic Chemistry 1 or 2) designed to provide students with a formal course number in which they may register for a lecture in organic chemistry, without taking lab, for existing organic chemistry courses. Prereq: Cons. of dept. ch.
CHEM 3120. Chemistry Laboratory Only: Upper Division. 1-2 cr. hr.
This is a variable title, variable credit course designed to provide students with a formal course number in which they may register for a laboratory without lecture basis for existing upper division chemistry courses. Prereq: Cons. of dept. ch.
CHEM 3130. Lecture Only - Upper Division. 1-3 cr. hr.
This is a variable title, variable credit course designed to provide students with a formal course number in which they may register for a lecture without laboratory basis for existing upper division chemistry courses. Prereq: Cons. of dept. ch.
CHEM 3201. Quantitative Analysis. 4 cr. hrs.
Fundamental theory of analytical chemistry covering principal gravimetric and titrimetric methods with introduction to electrochemical and spectrophotometric techniques and to separations. 3 hrs. lec., 4 hrs. lab. Prereq: CHEM 1002 or CHEM 1014.
CHEM 3210. Instrumental Analysis. 4 cr. hrs.
Continuation of CHEM 3201. Physical methods of analysis with emphasis on electrochemical, spectral and chromatographic methods. Offered annually. 3 hrs. lec., 4 hrs. lab. Prereq: CHEM 3201 and CHEM 4433, which must be taken concurrently, and PHYS 1014; or CHEM 3201 and CHEM 4433, which must be taken concurrently, and PHYS 1002.
CHEM 3320. Inorganic Synthesis. 2 cr. hrs.
Synthesis and characterization of transition and post-transition inorganic and organometallic compounds. Emphasis on structure elucidation through electronic and nuclear magnetic spectroscopy; handling of air-sensitive compounds; high-vacuum line techniques; homogeneous catalysis. 1 lab-recit., 4 hrs. lab. Prereq: CHEM 4330, which must be taken concurrently, and CHEM 4434.
CHEM 3420. Physical Chemistry Laboratory. 2 cr. hrs.
Laboratory experiments illustrating the principles of physical chemistry. 5 hrs. lab. Prereq: CHEM 4433 and CHEM 4434, which must be taken concurrently.
CHEM 3931. Topics in Chemistry. 1-3 cr. hr.
Topics of current interest in inorganic, organic, analytical, physical or biochemistry. Prereq: CHEM 4434, which may be taken concurrently, or cons. of instr.
CHEM 4130. Characterization of Organic Compounds. 3 cr. hrs.
Fundamental theory of spectral methods used to identify organic compounds. Structure elucidation through application of nuclear magnetic resonance, ultraviolet, infrared, and mass spectroscopy. Hands-on use of spectrometers for structural analysis of synthetic intermediates and products. 2 hrs. lec., 4 hrs. lab. Prereq: CHEM 4434.
CHEM 4330. Inorganic Chemistry. 3 cr. hrs.
Structure and bonding as related to physical and chemical properties; concepts relating to mechanisms; metal complexes; organometallic chemistry; molecular symmetry; catalysis; and descriptive chemistry to demonstrate applications of principles. Prereq: CHEM 4434.
CHEM 4430. Introduction to Quantum Chemistry. 3 cr. hrs.
Elementary quantum theory and applications to atoms, molecules, and chemical bonding. Prereq: CHEM 4434.
CHEM 4431. Physical Chemistry: Fundamentals with Applications in Biological Sciences. 3 cr. hrs.
One term course in Physical Chemistry with focus on basic principles, using examples drawn from applications to biological systems. Covers macroscopic, statistical, and microscopic descriptions of matter. Emphasis on thermodynamics, chemical and physical equilibria, transport properties, and kinetics. Prereq: CHEM 1002 or CHEM 1014; and MATH 1410 or MATH 1450; and PHYS 1002 or PHYS 1004.
CHEM 4433. Physical Chemistry 1. 3 cr. hrs.
Atomic and molecular structure, states of matter, spectroscopy, laws of thermodynamics, phase and chemical equilibrium, electrochemistry, transport properties, kinetics and macromolecules. 3 hrs. lec. Prereq: CHEM 2210, CHEM 2114, MATH 2450, and PHYS 1002; or CHEM 2210, CHEM 2114, MATH 2450, and PHYS 1004.
CHEM 4434. Physical Chemistry 2. 3 cr. hrs.
CHEM 4530. Introduction to Biochemistry. 3 cr. hrs.
Bioenergetics, glycolysis, oxidative degradation, enzymes, metabolic controls, metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and amino acids. Prereq: CHEM 2112 and CHEM 4431; or CHEM 2112 and CHEM 4433.
CHEM 4630. Introduction to Polymer Science. 3 cr. hrs.
Theory and practice of molecular weight determination for macromolecules. Characterization of polymers, including spectroscopic, chemical and mechanical procedures. Synthesis of polymers, including kinetics of reaction. Polymer additives and technology. Prereq: CHEM 2112 and CHEM 4434.
CHEM 4932. Advanced Topics in Chemistry. 1-3 cr. hr.
Advanced topics of current interest in inorganic, organic, analytical, physical or biochemistry. Prereq: CHEM 4434.
CHEM 4953. Undergraduate Seminar:. 1-3 cr. hr.
Emphasis on critical reading, analysis, and oral reporting of current literature sources in Chemistry. Prereq: CHEM 4434.
CHEM 4995. Independent Study in Chemistry. 1-3 cr. hr.
Analysis of a specific topic under faculty supervision. Prereq: CHEM 4434 and cons. of dept. ch.
CHEM 4999. Senior Thesis. 2-4 cr. hrs.
Laboratory work leading to a thesis under the direction of an adviser. Prereq: CHEM 4434 and cons. of dept. ch.
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