University Requirements

Online Learning

Each student is required to take at least one online course. For more information about the online requirement please visit the Online Learning section found in the Graduation & Transfer section of the catalog or visit http://web.byui.edu/Catalog/2005-2006/generalEducation.htm.

Other online course information is available at http://www2.byui.edu/insttech/online.htm. A list of online courses is available at http://www2.byui.edu/insttech/OnlineCourses/onlinecalendar.htm (select a semester or term).

GE Requirements

I. Reading and Writing

   Take 1 Course
   ENG 111, 111C, 111H

AND
   Take 1 Course
   ENG 316, 316C  

II. Mathematics

University Requirements

Online Learning

Each student is required to take at least one online course. For more information about the online requirement please visit the Online Learning section found in the Graduation & Transfer section of the catalog or visit http://web.byui.edu/Catalog/2005-2006/generalEducation.htm.

Other online course information is available at http://www2.byui.edu/insttech/online.htm. A list of online courses is available at http://www2.byui.edu/insttech/OnlineCourses/onlinecalendar.htm (select a semester or term).

GE Requirements

I. Reading and Writing

   Take 1 Course
   ENG 111, 111C, 111H

AND
   Take 1 Course
   ENG 316, 316C  

II. Mathematics

CHEM 100 Chemistry in the Modern World	(4:3:2)
Fulfills GE Physical Science requirement.
Prerequisite: No previous chemistry course is required. Competency with basic mathematical operations is assumed.
A basic course with emphasis on the applications of chemistry in areas of food, health, consumer products, natural and synthetic resources, energy, and environment. Designed for those majors requiring only a one-semester introduction to the modern applications of chemistry and those desiring a general education course in the physical sciences. This course includes a lecture and laboratory experience. (Fall and Winter )
CHEM 101 Introductory General Chemistry	(4:3:3)
Fulfills GE Physical Science requirement.
Prerequisite: Completion or concurrent enrollment in Math 108 or higher
An introductory course covering basic concepts in general chemistry. The course is designed for students in home economics, nursing, agriculture, biology, and other areas that require a broad introduction to general and inorganic chemistry. It serves as a preparation for Chem 150. This course includes a lecture and laboratory experience. (Fall, Winter, 1st and 2nd Summer Blocks)
CHEM 105 General Chemistry	(4:5:2)
Fulfills GE Physical Science requirement.
Prerequisite: Students without high school chemistry or Chem 101 must have completed Math 110 or 112 or 119 with at least a C- prior to taking Chem 105. Students with high school chemistry or Chem 101 must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in Math 110 or 112 or 119.
The first semester of a year-long course designed to meet the general chemistry requirements in engineering, science, and pre-professional majors. Topics include: physical and chemical changes, scientific method, uncertainty in measurements, energy transformations, stoichiometry, classes of chemical reactions, naming compounds, properties of acids and bases, electrolytes and solution properties, atomic structure, bonding, VSEPR and molecular geometry, states of matter, gas laws, intermolecular forces, and colligative properties. This course includes a lecture and laboratory experience. (Fall, Winter, 1st and 2nd Summer Blocks)
CHEM 106 General Chemistry	(4:5:2)
Fulfills GE Physical Science requirement.
Prerequisite: Completion of Chem 105 with at least a C- and Math 110 or 112 or 119 with at least a C-.
The second semester of a year-long course designed to meet the general chemistry requirements in engineering, science, and pre-professional majors. Topics include: chemical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, general chemical equilibria, acid and base equilibria, pH, buffers, ionic compound solubility and equilibria, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and organic nomenclature. This course includes a lecture and laboratory experience. ( Fall, Winter, 1st and 2nd Summer Blocks)
CHEM 150 Introductory Organic and Biochemistry	(5:5:0)
Prerequisite: Completion of Chem 101 or Chem 106.
A second semester course in a sequence with Chem 101 designed for students in home economics, nursing, dental hygiene, and other majors that require a one semester introduction to organic and biochemistry. Students who need an organic/biochemistry class with lab should concurrently register for Chem 153. ( Winter )
CHEM 153 Introductory Organic and Biochemistry Laboratory	(1:0:3)
Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in Chem 150. This lab cannot be taken after the completion of Chem 150.
A companion laboratory course for Chemistry 150. (Winter )
CHEM 220 Quantitative Analysis	(4:2:6)
Prerequisite: Completion of Chem 106 with at least a C-.
A one-semester course that stresses quantitative analytical techniques in the laboratory, an introduction to instrumental analysis, and the chemical principles on which they are based. This course includes a lecture and laboratory experience. (Fall)
CHEM 351 Organic Chemistry	(4:5:3)
Prerequisite: Completion of Chem 106 with at least a C- or consent of instructor.
The first semester of a year-long course that studies the principles and theories of organic chemistry including the properties, preparation, and reactions of organic compounds. The course is designed for students in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pre-medicine, Pre-dentistry, Pre-pharmacy, Pre-veterinary and Biology. This course includes lecture and laboratory experience. ( Fall and Winter )
CHEM 352 Organic Chemistry	(4:5:3)
Prerequisite: Completion of Chem 351.
The second semester of a year-long course presenting the principles and theories of organic chemistry including the properties, preparation and reactions of organic compounds. The course is designed for students in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pre-medicine, Pre-dentistry, Pre-veterinary and Biology. This course includes lecture and laboratory experience. (Winter and 1st Summer Block)
CHEM 405 Chemistry Teaching Methods	(2:1:2)
Prerequisite: Completion of Secondary Education 280 and Chem 220 or Chem 351.
This course will focus heavily on preparing students to be competent in laboratory procedures, including lab safety issues. Students will learn how to set up labs, order supplies, prepare and design laboratory experiments in the sciences. In addition students will become familiar with how demonstrations can be effectively used in the classroom. Ample opportunity will be given each student to practice the skills needed to effectively teach chemistry in the secondary schools. This course will also introduce the student to inquiry and process based science curricula. Students will become familiar with and learn to apply the national and state science and chemistry standards for teaching chemistry at the secondary level. (Fall )
CHEM 461 Physical Chemistry	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Completion of Math 113 or Math 215 or Math 119 is required. Completion of Chem 351 or instructor premission is required. Completion of Math 316 or Math 341 and Phys 220 is recommended.
First semester of a course covering the fundamental concepts of physical chemistry. This course provides a theoretical and mathematical description of the physical behavior of chemical systems. The first semester covers quantum mechanics and spectroscopy. (Fall )
CHEM 462 Physical Chemistry II	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Completion of Chem 461 and Math 341 or Math 316.
Second semester of a course covering the fundamental concepts of physical chemistry. This course provides a theoretical and mathematical description of the physical behavior of chemical systems. The second semester covers statistical mechanics, thermodynamics, and kinetics. (Winter )
CHEM 464 Physical/Instrumental Chemistry Lab	(1:0:3)
Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in Chem 462 and completion of Chem 220 is required.
Laboratory experience with modern instrumentation in performing physical chemistry experiments, report preparation. (Winter )
CHEM 470 Inorganic Chemistry	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Completion of Chem 461
A study of structure, reactivity patterns, and bond theory as applied to inorganic chemistry. Topics covered will include periodic relationships, group theory, molecular orbital and valence bond approaches to bonding, solid-state chemistry, and organometallic chemistry. (Winter)
CHEM 471 Advanced Laboratory	(1:0:3)
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Chem 470
Laboratory exercises in the preparation and purification of inorganic compounds. Exposure to advanced synthetic techniques including vacuum lines, Schlenk manipulations, and tube furnace reactions. Characterization by modern spectroscopic techniques such as nuclear magnetic resonance, cyclic voltammetry, UV-vis, infrared, and magnetic susceptibility. (Winter)
CHEM 481 Biochemistry	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Completion of Biology 100 and Chem 351 required. Completion of Bio 200 and Chem 352 are strongly recommended.
A one semester course emphasizing the structure, function, and metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. The course is designed for strdents in Chemistry, Biology, and those preparing to attend post-graduate and professional schools. (Fall and Winter )
CHEM 490 Special Topics in Chemistry	(1-3:1:0)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
A one-semester course emphasizing current topics in chemistry. Each class participant will select a faculty supervisor who will oversee the design and implementation of a curriculum within a specific field of chemistry. (Fall and Winter)
CHEM 498	(1-3:0:0)
Prerequisite: Completion of Chem 220, 351, 352, 461, 462 and 464.
All chemistry majors must find and experience a work internship. This would generally occur the semester after their junior year or during their senior year. The experience could involve working for a government agency, industry, an academic institution or any organization that employs chemists on their staff. The credit for the internship would count as the capstone experience required for graduation. The student will have a contract agreement with the employer and be responsible to a faculty supervisor. Upon completion of the internship, a short presentation will be made to the BYU-I chemistry department as part of the requirement. (Fall, Winter, 1st and 2nd Summer Blocks)