1999-2000 Undergraduate Catalog

College of Arts and Sciences - Chemistry and Biochemistry
NMSU

Professor Wolfgang F. Mueller, department head

Professors Alexander, Ames, Casillas, DeArmond, Eiceman, Hageman, Hoffman, Kuehn, Mueller, Wang; Associate Professors Gopalan, Heaton, Herndon, Johnson, Lammers, Rayson; Assistant Professors Arterburn, Brooks, Jonsson, Lara, Quintana, Shachar-Hill, Smirnov, Smith; Adjunct Professor Asprey; College Professors Boyle, Des Enfants, Ewing, Samha, Wilkins

(505) 646-2505

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, II6
MATH 291, Calculus, and Analytic Geometry III3
MATH 391, MATH 392, C S 171, or STAT 3713-4
PHYS 215, 216, Engineering Physics I, II6
PHYS 215L, 216L, Engineering Physics Laboratory I, II2
PHYS 315, Modern Physics for Engineers, or PHYS 390, Modern Physics3

Departmental Requirements

CHEM 115, 116, Principles of Chemistry I, II, or CHEM 111, 112, 217, General Chemistry I, II, III11
CHEM 242, Explorations in Chemistry1
CHEM 313, 314, 315, Organic Chemistry I, II, and Lab8
CHEM 356, Inorganic Chemistry3
CHEM 371, Analytical Chemistry4
CHEM 421, Instrumental Analysis4
CHEM 433, 434, Physical Chemistry I, II6
CHEM 435, Physical Chemistry Laboratory2
CHEM 443, Senior Seminar1
CHEM 452, Integrated Advanced Laboratory3
CHEM 456, Advanced Inorganic Chemistry3

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 211G, Cellular and Organismal Biology3
BIOL 211L, Cellular and Organismal Biology Laboratory1
BIOL 311, General Microbiology3
BIOL 311L, General Microbiology Laboratory1
BIOL 305, Principles of Genetics3
BIOL 377, Cell Biology3
BIOL 314, 442, 451, 474, 475, 478, 479, 485, or 4903
C S 110G, Computer Literacy3
E ST 311G, Statistical Applications3
MATH 191, 192, Calculus and Analytical Geometry6
PHYS 215, 216 or PHYS 211, 2126
PHYS 215L, 216L or PHYS 211L, 212L2

Departmental Requirements

CHEM 115, 116 or CHEM 111, 112, 21711
CHEM 313, 314, 315, Organic Chemistry I, II, and Lab8
CHEM 371, Analytical Chemistry4
CHEM 433 and 434, or CHEM 431 and 456, or CHEM 431 and 3566
BCHE 140, Introduction to Biochemistry (S/U)1
BCHE 395, Introductory Biochemistry4
BCHE 396, Biochemistry and Biotechnology3
BCHE 440, Biochemistry Seminar (S/U)1
BCHE 494, Techniques in Genetic Engineering3

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 191, 192, Calculus and Analytic Geometry I, II6
PHYS 211, 212, General Physics I, II6
PHYS 211L, 212L, General Physics Laboratory I, II2
Minor in a second field (e.g., Environmental Chemistry)18

Departmental Requirements

BCHE 395, Introductory Biochemistry4
CHEM 115, 116, Principles of Chemistry I, II, or CHEM 111, 112, 217, General Chemistry I, II, III8-11
CHEM 242, Explorations in Chemistry (S/U)1
CHEM 313, 314, 315, Organic Chemistry I, II, and Lab8
CHEM 356, Inorganic Chemistry3
CHEM 371, Analytical Chemistry4
CHEM 421, Instrumental Analysis4
CHEM 431, Physical Chemistry3
CHEM 443, Senior Seminar1

Two additional credits numbered 300 or above.

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

Outcomes Assessment

To assess outcomes, oral and written presentations and preparation of a portfolio of lab experiments in CHEM 440 or CHEM 443 will be used.


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