1995-1996 Undergraduate Catalog

College of Arts and Sciences - Chemistry and Biochemistry		 NMSU

Professor James H. Hageman, department head

Professors Alexander, Ames, Casillas, DeArmond, Eiceman, Guziec, Hageman, Hoffman, Kuehn, Lwowski, Mueller, Simons, Wang; Associate Professors Heaton, Lammers, Rayson; Assistant Professors Arterburn, Brooks, Gopalan, Johnson, Jonsson, Lara, Peterson, Quintana, Smith; Adjunct Professor Asprey, College Professors: Boyle, Des Enfants, Ewing, Hill

DEGREE: Bachelor of Science
MAJOR: Chemistry
MAJOR: Biochemistry
DEGREE: Bachelor of Arts
MAJOR: Chemistry

A degree in chemistry or biochemistry enables a student to pursue a wide variety of careers: in research, production, sales, management, and teaching. These degrees are also an excellent preparation for professional studies in medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, optometry, pharmacology, pharmacy, and law.

Chemistry majors who have completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree may receive American Chemical Society certification if they take one additional one-semester course which includes 1 credit of laboratory.

DEGREE: Bachelor of Science
MAJOR: Chemistry

Nondepartmental Requirements (May not be taken S/U.)

MATH 191, 192, Calculus and Analytic Geometry I, II 6 cr.
MATH 291, Calculus, and Analytic Geometry III 3 cr.
MATH 391, MATH 392, C S 271 orSTAT 371 3-4 cr.
PHYS 215, 216, Engineering Physics I, II 6 cr.
PHYS 215L, 216L, Engineering Physics Laboratory I, II 2 cr.
PHYS 315, Modern Physics for Engineers, or PHYS 390, Modern Physics 3 cr.

Departmental Requirements

CHEM 115, 116, Principles of Chemistry I, II, or
CHEM 111, 112, General Chemistry I, II
8 cr.
CHEM 242, Explorations in Chemistry 1 cr.
CHEM 311, 312, Organic Chemistry I, II 8 cr.
CHEM 356, Inorganic Chemistry 3 cr.
CHEM 371, Analytical Chemistry 4 cr.
CHEM 421, Instrumental Analysis 4 cr.
CHEM 433, 434, Physical Chemistry I, II 6 cr.
CHEM 435, Physical Chemistry Laboratory 2 cr.
CHEM 443, Senior Seminar 1 cr.
CHEM 452, Integrated Advanced Laboratory 3 cr.
CHEM 456, Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3 cr.

Electives: Sufficient to bring total credits to 128, including 55 upper-division.

NOTE: Students should work closely with their advisers and review carefully the prerequisites for and the sequential nature of courses required for the Bachelor of Science.

DEGREE: Bachelor of Science
MAJOR: Biochemistry

Nondepartmental Requirements (may not be taken S/U)

BIOL 190G, Principles of Biology 3 cr.
BIOL 190L, Principles of Biology Laboratory 1 cr.
BIOL 221, Microbiology 3 cr.
BIOL 221L, Microbiology Laboratory 1 cr.
BIOL 305, Principles of Genetics 3 cr.
BIOL 377, Cell Biology 3 cr.
BIOL 314, 442, 451, 474, 475, 478 or 485 3 cr.
C S 110G, Computer Literacy 3 cr.
E ST 311G, Statistical Applications 3 cr.
MATH 191, 192, Calculus and Analytical Geometry 6 cr.
PHYS 215, 216 or
PHYS 211, 212
6 cr.
PHYS 215L, 216L or
PHYS 211L, 212L
2 cr.

Departmental Requirements

CHEM 115, 116 or CHEM 111, 112 8 cr.
CHEM 240, Introduction to Biochemistry (S/U) 1 cr.
CHEM 311, 312, Organic Chemistry 8 cr.
CHEM 371, Analytical Chemistry 4 cr.
CHEM 395, Introductory Biochemistry 4 cr.
CHEM 396, Biochemistry and Biotechnology 3 cr.
CHEM 433, 434 or CHEM 431 and 456 or
CHEM 431 and 356
6 cr.
CHEM 440, Biochemistry Seminar (S/U) 1 cr.
CHEM 494, Techniques in Genetic Engineering 3 cr.

Electives: One additional 3-credit chemistry course with sufficient other courses to bring total credits to 128, including 55 upper-division.

DEGREE: Bachelor of Arts
MAJOR: Chemistry

The Bachelor of Arts curriculum is designed to provide flexibility with less depth in chemistry, physics, and mathematics. The program may be used by students planning extensive study in other areas and requires a minor in a second field of study.

Nondepartmental Requirements (may not be taken S/U.)

MATH 235, 236, Calculus for the Technical Student I, II 6 cr.
PHYS 211, 212, General Physics I, II 6 cr.
PHYS 211L, 212L, General Physics Laboratory I, II 2 cr.
Minor in a second field (e.g., Environmental Chemistry) 18 cr.

Departmental Requirements

CHEM 111, 112, General Chemistry I, II 8 cr.
CHEM 242, Explorations in Chemistry (S/U) 1 cr.
CHEM 311, 312, Organic Chemistry I, II 8 cr.
CHEM 356, Inorganic Chemistry 3 cr.
CHEM 371, Analytical Chemistry 4 cr.
CHEM 395, Introductory Biochemistry 4 cr.
CHEM 431, Physical Chemistry 3 cr.
CHEM 443, Senior Seminar 1 cr.

Six additional credits numbered 300 or above not to include more than 3
credits of CHEM 441.

Electives: Sufficient to bring total credits to 128, including 55 upper-division.

Outcomes Assessment

To assess outcomes, oral and written presentations in CHEM 440 or CHEM 443 will be used.

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