Edward Rosenberg, Chairman
Chemistry is the central science which involves the study of atoms
and molecules their structures, their combinations, their interactions,
and the energy changes accompanying chemical processes.
The Department offers the following degrees: B.S., B.A., M.S., and
Ph.D.
A departmental honors program has been established for chemistry majors
who attain a strong scholastic record. This program is based upon
independent study and research with the direction of individual faculty
members. In many cases financial support is available on a part time
research fellowship basis from research grants obtained by individual
faculty members or from departmental endowment funds.
Prospective students desiring further information on any program of
the Department of Chemistry should contact the Chair (website: http://www.umt.edu/chemistry/).
High School Preparation: In addition to the general University
admission requirements, it is strongly recommended that a student
take four years of mathematics, four years of science, and a foreign
language.
Refer to graduation requirements listed previously in the catalog.
See index.
Special Degree Requirements
All chemistry majors must use the traditional letter grade option
in registering for their required science and mathematics courses.
The beginning mathematics course for a particular student depends
upon a placement examination administered by the Department of Mathematical
Sciences. Students are reminded of the University requirements that
39 of the 120 credits presented for graduation must be at the 300
or higher level, and that at least a 2.0 GPA must be earned in all
credits attempted in the major.
Bachelor of Science (American Chemical Society Certified)
The courses required for the B.S. degree provide a solid education
in chemistry for the professional chemist and in preparation for graduate
work in most areas of chemistry. These requirements meet the latest
certification standards of the American Chemical Society.
| Course |
Credits
|
| CHEM 161N
162N College Chemistry and Laboratory |
10
|
| CHEM 221
222 Organic Chemistry |
6
|
| CHEM 223
Organic Chemistry Laboratory for Majors |
2
|
|
CHEM 264 Organic
Chemistry Laboratory for Chemistry
Majors (preferred) or 224 Organic Chemistry Laboratory
|
2
|
CHEM 334
Chemistry Literature and Scientific Writing
(satisfies the Upper-division Writing Expectation) |
3
|
| CHEM 341
Quantitative Analysis & Instrumental Methods |
4
|
| CHEM
342 Instrumental Analysis & Physical Measurements |
4
|
| CHEM 371
372 Physical Chemistry I, II |
8
|
| CHEM 452
453 Inorganic Chemistry |
6
|
| BIOC 481
Biochemistry or equivalent |
3
|
| CHEM 455
Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory |
2
|
| CHEM
494 Undergraduate Chemistry Seminar |
1
|
|
Advanced Electives
(from CHEM 395, 463, 465, 495, 3 credits maximum of 497,
or 3 credit maximum of 499, or with consent of chemistry advisor,
from advanced courses in physics, geology, biochemistry or mathematics)
|
6
|
| Cognate
courses: |
|
| CS 172
Computer Modeling (or similar computing experience with consent
of chemistry advisor) |
3
|
| MATH 152
153 and 251 Calculus I, II. III |
12
|
| MATH
311 Ordinary Differential Equations and Systems or MATH 221 Linear
Algebra |
3
|
| PHYS 221N
222N General Physics I and II |
10
|
| Modern
foreign language |
10
|
| ENEX 101 |
3
|
At the time of graduation
a recipient of this degree must have completed two semesters of one
modern foreign language.
Bachelor
of Science with a major in Chemistry, Option in Biochemistry (American
Chemical Society Certified) back
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The Chemistry B.S. degree with the option in biochemistry forms a
solid base for advanced work in biochemistry including graduate school.
These requirements meet the latest certification standards of the
American Chemical Society.
| Course |
Credits |
| CHEM 161N-162N
College Chemistry and Laboratory |
10 |
| CHEM 221-222
Organic Chemistry |
6 |
| CHEM 223
Organic Chemistry Laboratory |
2 |
| CHEM
264 Organic Chemistry Laboratory for Chemistry Majors (preferred)
or 224 Organic Chemistry Laboratory |
2 |
CHEM 334
Chemistry Literature and Scientific Writing
(satisfies the Upper-division Writing Expectation) |
3 |
| CHEM 341
Quantitative Analysis & Instrumental Methods |
4 |
| CHEM
342 Instrumental Analysis & Physical Measurements |
4 |
| CHEM 371-372
Physical Chemistry I, II |
8 |
| CHEM 452
Inorganic Chemistry |
3 |
| CHEM 494
Undergraduate Chemistry Seminar |
1 |
| BIOC 481-482
Biochemistry |
6 |
| BIOC
485 Biochemistry Laboratory of equivalent laboratory experience
|
2 |
| BIOL 221
Cell & Molecular Biology |
4 |
| Advanced
electives in chemistry or biochemistry (from CHEM 395, 453, 455,
463,465, 466, 495, 3 credits maximum of 497, 3 credit maximum
of 499, or from suitable 300 or 400-level BIOC, BIOL, or MICB
courses) |
6 |
| Cognate
courses: |
|
| CS 172
Computer Modeling (or similar computing experience with approval
of chemistry advisor) |
3 |
| MATH 152
153 and 251 Calculus I, II. III |
12 |
| PHYS
221N 222N (preferred) or 121N-122N General Physics I and II |
10 |
Bachelor of Science with a major
in Chemistry, Option in Biological Chemistry
| Course |
Credits
|
| CHEM 161N-162N
College Chemistry and Laboratory |
10
|
| CHEM 221-222
Organic Chemistry |
6
|
| CHEM 223
Organic Chemistry Laboratory |
2
|
| CHEM 264
Organic Chemistry Laboratory for Chemistry Majors or 224 Organic
Chemistry Laboratory |
2
|
| CHEM 334
Chemistry Literature and Scientific Writing (satisfies the Upper-division
Writing Expectation) |
3
|
| CHEM 341
Quantitative Analysis & Instrumental Methods |
4
|
| CHEM
342 Instrumental Analysis & Physical Measurements |
4
|
| CHEM
370 Applied Physical Chemistry or 371 Physical Chemistry I |
3-4
|
| CHEM 452
Inorganic Chemistry |
3
|
| CHEM 494
Undergraduate Chemistry Seminar |
1
|
| BIOC 481-482
Biochemistry |
6
|
| BIOL 101N-102N
Principles of Biology and Laboratory or equivalent |
4
|
| BIOL 221
Cell and Molecular Biology |
4
|
| BIOL 223
Genetics and Evolution |
4
|
| MICB
300 General Microbiology or MICB 302 Medical Microbiology |
3
|
Electives
from CHEM 371, 372, 395, 453, 455, 463, 465, 466, 3 credits
maximum of 497; BIOC 485, 486; BIOL 212, 213, 301, 440, 460, 3
credits
maximum of 497; MICB 301, 404, 410, 420, 3 credits maximum of
497 |
12
|
| Cognate
courses: |
|
| MATH 150
Applied Calculus or MATH 152 Calculus I |
4
|
MATH 158
Applied Differential Equations or MATH
153 Calculus II |
3-4
|
| PHYS 121N-122N
or 221N-222N General Physics I, II |
10
|
Bachelor of Science with a major in Chemistry, Option in Environmental
Chemistry
| Course |
Credits
|
| CHEM 161N-162N
College Chemistry and Laboratory |
10
|
| CHEM 221-222
Organic Chemistry and Laboratory |
6
|
| CHEM 223
Organic Chemistry Laboratory |
2
|
| CHEM 264
Organic Chemistry Laboratory for Chemistry Majors or 224 Organic
Chemistry Laboratory |
2
|
CHEM 334
Chemistry Literature and Scientific Writing
(satisfies the Upper-division Writing Expectation) |
3
|
| CHEM 341
Quantitative Analysis & Instrumental Methods |
4
|
| CHEM
342 Instrumental Analysis & Physical Measurements |
4
|
| CHEM
370 Applied Physical Chemistry or 371 Physical Chemistry |
3-4
|
| CHEM 452
Inorganic Chemistry |
3
|
| CHEM 494
Undergraduate Chemistry Seminar |
1
|
| BIOC 481
Biochemistry |
3
|
| BIOL
101N-102N Principles of Biology and Laboratory or equivalent |
4
|
| BIOL 221
Cell and Molecular Biology |
4
|
| BIOL 223
Genetics and Evolution |
4
|
| GEOL 100N-101N
General Geology and Laboratory |
3
|
| GEOL
327 Geochemistry |
3
|
Electives
from CHEM 371, 372, 453, 455, 463, 465, 466; 3 credits maximum
of 497; BIOL 340, 453, 454, 455, 497, 3 credits maximum of 497;
GEOL 320, 382, 431, 480, 3 credits maximum of 497; MICB 300, 416,
3 credits maximum of 497; MATH 445; Modern Foreigh Language (5
credits maximum) |
8
|
| MATH 150
Applied Calculus or 152 Calculus I |
4
|
| MATH
158 Applied Differential Equations or 153, Calculus II |
3-4
|
| MATH
444, 447 Statistics |
4
|
| PHYS
121N-122N or 221N-222N General Physics I, II |
10
|
Bachelor of Science with a major in Chemistry, Option in Pharmacology
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| Course |
Credits
|
| CHEM 161N-162N
College Chemistry and Laboratory |
10
|
| CHEM
221-222 Organic Chemistry and Laboratory |
6
|
| CHEM 223
Organic Chemistry Laboratory |
2
|
| CHEM
264 Organic Chemistry Laboratory for Chemistry Majors or 224 Organic
Chemistry Laboratory |
2
|
CHEM 334
Chemistry Literature and Scientific Writing
(satisfies the Upper-division Writing Expectation) |
3
|
| CHEM 341
Quantitative Analysis & Instrumental Methods |
4
|
| CHEM
342 Instrumental Analysis and Physical Measurements |
4
|
| CHEM
370 Applied Physical Chemistry or 371 Physical Chemistry |
3-4
|
| CHEM 452
Inorganic Chemistry |
3
|
| CHEM 494
Undergraduate Chemistry Seminar |
1
|
| BIOC 481-482
Biochemistry |
6
|
| BIOL
101N-102N Principles of Biology and Laboratory or equivalent |
4
|
| BIOL
221 Cell and Molecular Biology |
4
|
| MICB 302
Medical Microbiology |
3
|
| PHAR 341-342
Applied Anatomy and Physiology |
8
|
| PHAR 443-444
Pharmacology and Toxicology |
8
|
Electives
from CHEM 371, 372, 453, 455, 463, 465, 466, 3 credits maximum
of 497; BIOL 3 credits maximum of 497; PHAR 421, 422, 3 credits
maximum
of 497 |
3
|
| Cognate
courses: |
|
| MATH 150
Applied Calculus or 152 Calculus I |
4
|
| MATH
158 Applied Differential Equations or MATH 153 Calculus II |
3-4
|
| PHYS
121N-122N or 221N-222N General Physics I, II |
10
|
Bachelor
of Arts Degree
The courses required for the B.A. degree provide a less extensive
training in chemistry than do the courses required for the American
Chemical Society certified B.S. degree. This is to allow the student
to supplement his or her program with courses that meet his or her
specific needs. Thus this degree provides the core of traditional
preparation in chemistry together with latitude for combination with
an interdisciplinary field or the Teacher Preparation program. It
is strongly advised that students using this degree obtain faculty
advice in planning their program.
| Course
|
Credits
|
| CHEM 161N
162N College Chemistry and Laboratory |
10
|
| CHEM 221
222 Organic Chemistry and Laboratory |
6
|
| CHEM
223 Organic Chemistry Laboratory |
2
|
CHEM
264 Organic Chemistry Laboratory for Chemistry
Majors or 224 Organic Chemistry Laboratory |
2
|
CHEM
334 Chemistry Literature and Scientific Writing
(satisfies the Upper-division Writing Expectation) |
3
|
| CHEM 341
Quantitative Analysis & Instrumental Methods |
4
|
| CHEM
342 Instrumental Analysis & Physical Measurements |
4
|
| CHEM 371-372
Physical Chemistry |
8
|
| CHEM 494
Undergraduate Chemistry Seminar |
1
|
| * Advanced
electives |
15
|
| Cognate
courses: |
|
CS 172
Introduction to Computer Modeling (or similar
computing experience with approval of Chemistry advisor) |
3
|
| MATH 152,
253, 251 Calculus I, II and III |
12
|
| PHYS
221N 222N (preferred) or 121N-122N General Physics I and II |
10
|
| Modern
Foreign Language |
10
|
| ENEX 101
Composition |
3
|
*As preparation for teaching
at the secondary level, students should elect CHEM 452, 453, and
485, BIOC 380, MATH 241, SCI 350 and teaching certification requirements
including C&I 426 and SCI 350. A student should consult his
or her chemistry advisor for other options.
At the time of graduation
a recipient of this degree must have completed two semesters of one
foreign language. The Department of Chemistry waives the foreign language
requirement for a student who completes the B.A. deree in preparation
for secondary teaching and who meets the requirements for teaching
certification, including the student teaching requirement. These students
still must meet the foreign language/symbolic systems competency requirement
(likely via MATH 152 and 153) for General Education as described in
the Academic Policies and Procedures section of this catalog.
Teacher Preparation in Chemistry
Major Teaching Field of Chemistry: For an endorsement in the
major teaching field of Chemistry, a student must complete the requirements
for the above B.A. degree with a major in Chemistry with appropriate
electives but without the foreign language requirement, and with the
addition of CHEM 452, 453, and 485. Students also must complete BIOC
380, MATH 241, Sci 350, and C&I 426, gain admission to Teacher
Education and Student Teaching and meet the requirements for certification
as a secondary teacher (see the School of Education section of this
catalog).
Minor Teaching Field of Chemistry: For an endorsement in the
minor teaching field of Chemistry, a student must complete CHEM 101N,
161N 162N, 221-222-223, 341, 370 or 371, and 485; BIOC 380, CS 101
or 172, MATH 150 and 241, PHYS 121N 122N or PHYS 221N 222N, and SCI
350. Students also must complete C&I 426, gain admission to Teacher
Education and Student Teaching and meet other requirements for certification
as a secondary teacher (see the School of Education section of this
catalog).
Suggested Course of Study back
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For B.S. Degree (American Chemical Society Certified)
| First
Year |
A
|
S
|
| CHEM 161N
162N College Chemistry |
5
|
5
|
| CS 172
Computer Modeling |
-
|
3
|
| MATH 152
153 Calculus I, II |
4
|
4
|
| ENEX 101
Composition |
3
|
-
|
| Electives
and General Education |
3
|
3
|
| Total |
15
|
15
|
| Second
Year |
|
|
| CHEM 221
222 Organic Chemistry |
3
|
3
|
| CHEM 223
Organic Chemistry Laboratory |
2
|
-
|
| CHEM
264 (or 224) Organic Chemistry Laboratory |
-
|
2
|
| MATH 251
Calculus III |
4
|
-
|
MATH 311
Ordinary Differential Equations
and Systems or MATH 221 Linear Algebra |
-
|
3
|
| PHYS 221N
222N General Physics |
5
|
5
|
| Electives
and General Education |
-
|
3
|
| Total |
14
|
16
|
| Third
Year |
|
|
| CHEM 334
Chem Literature & Scientific Writing |
-
|
3
|
| CHEM
341 Quantitative Analysis & Instrumental Methods |
4
|
-
|
| CHEM
342 Instrumental Analysis and Physical Measurements |
-
|
4
|
| CHEM
371-372 Physical Chemistry I, II |
4
|
4
|
| General
Education (one upper-division) |
9
|
6
|
| Total |
17
|
17
|
|
Fourth Year |
|
|
| CHEM
452-453 Inorganic Chemistry |
3
|
3
|
| CHEM
455 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory |
-
|
2
|
| CHEM
494 Undergraduate Chemistry Seminar |
-
|
1
|
| Advanced
CHEM elective |
3
|
3
|
| General
Education |
3
|
-
|
| Foreign
language |
5
|
5
|
| Upper-division
elective |
3
|
-
|
| Total |
17
|
14
|
For B.S. Degree, Option in Biological Chemistry
| First
Year |
A
|
S
|
| CHEM 161N
162N College Chemistry |
5
|
5
|
| MATH 150
Applied Calculus or 152 Calculus I |
4
|
-
|
| MATH
158 Applied Differential Equations or MATH 153 Calculus II |
-
|
3-4
|
| BIOL
101N-102N Principles of Biology and Laboratory or equivalent |
4
|
-
|
| ENEX 101
Composition |
3
|
-
|
| Electives
and General Education |
-
|
6
|
| Total |
16
|
14-15
|
| Second
Year |
|
|
| CHEM 221
222 Organic Chemistry |
3
|
3
|
| CHEM 223
Organic Chemistry Laboratory |
2
|
-
|
| CHEM
264 (or 224) Organic Chemistry Laboratory |
-
|
2
|
| PHYS
121N-122N or 221N 222N General Physics I and II |
5
|
5
|
| BIOL 221
Cell and Molecular Biology |
4
|
-
|
| Electives
and General Education |
-
|
6
|
| Total |
14
|
16
|
| Third
Year |
|
|
| CHEM 334
Chem Literature & Scientific Writing |
-
|
3
|
| CHEM
341 Quantitative Analysis & Instrumental Methods |
4
|
-
|
| CHEM
342 Instrumental Analysis and Physical Measurements |
-
|
4
|
| CHEM
370 Applied Physical Chemistry or 371 Physical Chemistry I |
-
|
3-4
|
| BIOL
223 Genetics and Evolution |
-
|
4
|
| MICB
300 General Microbiology |
3
|
-
|
| Electives
and General Education |
9
|
3
|
| Total |
16
|
17-18
|
|
Fourth Year |
|
|
| BIOC
481-482 Biochemistry |
3
|
3
|
| CHEM
452 Inorganic Chemistry |
3
|
-
|
| CHEM
494 Undergraduate Chemistry Seminar |
-
|
1
|
| Electives
and General Education |
9
|
12
|
| Total |
15
|
16
|
For B.S. Degree, Option in Environmental Chemistry
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| First
Year |
A
|
S
|
| CHEM 161N
162N College Chemistry |
5
|
5
|
| MATH 150
Applied Calculus or 152 Calculus I |
4
|
-
|
| MATH
158 Applied Differential Equations or MATH 153 Calculus II |
-
|
3-4
|
| BIOL
101N-102N Principles of Biology and Laboratory or equivalent |
4
|
-
|
| ENEX 101
Composition |
3
|
-
|
| Electives
and General Education |
-
|
6
|
| Total |
16
|
14-15
|
| Second
Year |
|
|
| CHEM 221
222 Organic Chemistry |
3
|
3
|
| CHEM 223
Organic Chemistry Laboratory |
2
|
-
|
| CHEM
264 (or 224) Organic Chemistry Laboratory |
-
|
2
|
| PHYS
121N-122N or 221N 222N General Physics I and II |
5
|
5
|
| BIOL 221
Cell and Molecular Biology |
4
|
-
|
| BIOL 223
Genetics and Evolution |
-
|
4
|
| GEOL
100N-101N General Geology and Laboratory |
3
|
-
|
| Total |
17
|
14
|
| Third
Year |
|
|
| CHEM
334 Chem Literature & Scientific Writing |
-
|
3
|
| CHEM
341 Quantitative Analysis & Instrumental Methods |
4
|
-
|
| CHEM
342 Instrumental Analysis and Physical Measurements |
-
|
4
|
| CHEM
370 Applied Physical Chemistry or 371 Physical Chemistry I |
-
|
3-4
|
| GEOL 327
Geochemistry |
3
|
-
|
| Electives
and General Education |
9
|
6
|
| Total |
16
|
16-17
|
| Fourth
Year |
|
|
| BIOC 481
Biochemistry |
3
|
-
|
| CHEM 452
Inorganic Chemistry |
3
|
-
|
| CHEM 494
Undergraduate Chemistry Seminar |
-
|
1
|
| MATH 444/447
Statistical Methods |
4
|
-
|
| Electives
and General Education |
4
|
15
|
| Total |
17
|
16
|
For B.S. Degree, Option in Pharmacology
| First
Year |
A
|
S
|
| CHEM 161N
162N College Chemistry |
5
|
5
|
| MATH 150
Applied Calculus or 152 Calculus I |
4
|
-
|
| MATH
158 Applied Differential Equations or MATH 153 Calculus II |
-
|
3-4
|
| BIOL
101N-102N Principles of Biology and Laboratory or equivalent |
4
|
-
|
| ENEX 101
Composition |
3
|
-
|
| Electives
and General Education |
-
|
6
|
| Total |
16
|
14-15
|
| Second
Year |
|
|
| CHEM 221
222 Organic Chemistry |
3
|
3
|
| CHEM 223
Organic Chemistry Laboratory |
2
|
-
|
| CHEM
264 (or 224) Organic Chemistry Laboratory |
-
|
2
|
| PHYS
121N-122N or 221N 222N General Physics I and II |
5
|
5
|
| BIOL
221 Cell and Molecular Biology |
4
|
-
|
| Electives
and General Education |
-
|
6
|
| Total |
17
|
14
|
| Third
Year |
|
|
| CHEM 334
Chem Literature & Scientific Writing |
-
|
3
|
| CHEM
341 Quantitative Analysis & Instrumental Methods |
4
|
-
|
| CHEM
342 Instrumental Analysis and Physical Measurements |
-
|
4
|
| CHEM
370 Applied Physical Chemistry or 371 Physical Chemistry I |
-
|
3-4
|
| MICB 302
Medical Microbiology |
3
|
-
|
| PHAR 341-342
Applied Anatomy and Physiology |
4
|
4
|
| Electives
and General Education |
6
|
3
|
| Total |
17
|
17-18
|
| Fourth
Year |
|
|
| BIOC 481-482
Biochemistry |
3
|
3
|
| CHEM 452
Inorganic Chemistry |
3
|
-
|
| CHEM 494
Undergraduate Chemistry Seminar |
-
|
1
|
| PHAR 443-444
Pharmacology and Toxicology |
4
|
4
|
| Electives
and General Education |
6
|
6
|
| Total |
16
|
14
|
For B.A.
Degree back to top
| First
Year |
A
|
S
|
| CHEM 161N-162N
College Chemistry |
5
|
5
|
| CS 172
Introduction to Computer Modeling |
-
|
3
|
| ENEX 101
Composition |
3
|
-
|
| MATH 152-153
Calculus I and II |
4
|
4
|
| General
Education or electives |
3
|
3
|
| Total |
15
|
15
|
| Second
Year |
|
|
| CHEM 221-222
Organic Chemistry |
3
|
3
|
| CHEM 223
Organic Chemistry Laboratory |
2
|
-
|
| CHEM
264 (or 224) Organic Chemistry Laboratory |
-
|
2
|
| MATH 251
Calculus III |
4
|
-
|
| PHYS 221N-222N
General Physics |
5
|
5
|
| General
Education or electives |
-
|
6
|
| Total |
14
|
16
|
| Third
Year |
|
|
| CHEM 334
Chem Literature & Scientific Writing |
-
|
3
|
| CHEM
341 Quantitative Analysis and Instrumental Methods |
4
|
-
|
| CHEM
342 Instrumental Analysis and Physical Measurements |
-
|
4
|
| CHEM
371-372 Physical Chemistry |
4
|
4
|
| Advanced
electives |
3
|
3
|
| General
Education |
6
|
3
|
| Total |
17
|
17
|
| Fourth
Year |
|
|
| CHEM 494
Undergraduate Chemistry Seminar |
-
|
1
|
| Advanced
CHEM elective |
3
|
3
|
| General
Education or elective |
3
|
-
|
| Modern
Foreign Language |
5
|
5
|
| Upper-division
elective |
6
|
6
|
| Total |
17
|
15
|
Requirements for a Minor
To earn a minor in chemistry the student must complete CHEM 161N 162N,
CHEM 221 222,223, 341, 370 or 371, and at least 4 credits from one
of the following groups:
(a) CHEM 342, 372, 452,
453, 455, 463, 465, 466
(b) if the student's major does not require biochemistry, BIOC 380
or 481 482
For teaching minor requirements,
see the Teacher Preparation in Chemistry section above.
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