B.S.  in Chemistry Education (810)
The Chemistry Education major prepares graduates for a science teaching career at the junior high and secondary school level. Nationwide, there is significant demand for well trained teachers in scientific areas such as chemistry. The program outlined below fills the chemistry education major requirements and the physical science education minor requirements for teacher certification in the state of Idaho. It is highly recommended that students in this major meet with their advisor early in the program and on a regular basis to obtain the most up-to-date information regarding program requirements. Additional information regarding the education courses and requirements can be obtained from the Education Department.

Minor Required

General Education Requirements
For a complete listing of the General Education and University Requirements go to General Education

Major Requirements
Students are encouraged to begin the mathematics series at Math 112 (Calculus I). Completing Math 112 eliminates the need to take Math 110 and 111. However, it may be necessary for students with inadequate preparation to take Math 110 and Math 111 before taking Math 112. Note that completing the courses listed below also completes the requirements for the Physical Science Education minor which is a requirement for this major. Completing the Professional Teacher Education Core is also required. See the Education section of this catalog for a complete description of these requirements.
 Take all of these courses 

 CHEM 105
 CHEM 106
 CHEM 220
 CHEM 351
 CHEM 352
 CHEM 405
 CHEM 461
 CHEM 470
 CHEM 471
 CHEM 481
 ENG 316
 MATH 110
 MATH 111
 MATH 112
 MATH 113
 MATH 341
 PH 121
 PH 150
 PH 220
 PH 250


AND
 Take all of these courses 

 ED 200
 ED 300
 SECED 205
 SECED 252
 SECED 322
 SECED 382
 SECED 405
 SECED 492

Sample Sequence of Courses

B.S.  in Chemistry (710)
Obtaining a bachelor's degree in chemistry opens a number of rewarding career opportunites. A bachelor's degree can lead directly to employment as essentially all industries employ chemists. This degree also can serve as preparation for graduate studies in chemistry. A chemistry degree is also excellent preparation for health related professions such as dentistry, medicine, and the veterinary sciences. The critical thinking and rational problem solving skills developed while obtaining a chemistry degree are applicable to any profession including law and government.

Minor Required

General Education Requirements
For a complete listing of the General Education and University Requirements go to General Education

Major Requirements
Students are encouraged to begin the mathematics series at Math 112 (Calculus I). However, it may be necessary for students with inadequate preparation to take Math 110 and Math 111 before taking Math 112. Note that completing the courses listed below fulfills the General Education requirements in the Mathematics and Physical Science categories. Students are encouraged to meet with their advisor at the beginning of their university experience. Working closely with an advisor ensures that a student will be able to plan the most efficient schedule based upon his/her background, interests and professional aspirations.
 Take all of these courses 

 CHEM 105
 CHEM 106
 CHEM 220
 CHEM 351
 CHEM 352
 CHEM 461
 CHEM 462
 CHEM 464
 CHEM 470
 CHEM 471
 CHEM 481
 CHEM 498
 MATH 112
 MATH 113
 MATH 341
 PH 121
 PH 150
 PH 220
 PH 250

Sample Sequence of Courses

CHEM 100 Chemistry in the Modern World	(4:3:2)
Fullfills 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.
CHEM 101 Introductory General Chemistry	(4:3:3)
Fullfills GE Physical Science requirement.
Prerequisite: Completion or concurrent enrollment in Math 108 or higher with a passing grade.
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.
CHEM 105 General Chemistry	(4:5:2)
Fullfills GE Physical Science requirement.
Prerequisite: Students without high school chemistry or Chem 101 must have completed Math 110 or 112 or 119 with a passing grade 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.
CHEM 106 General Chemistry	(4:5:2)
Fullfills GE Physical Science requirement.
Prerequisite: Completion of Chem 105 with a passing grade and Math 110 or 112 or 119 with a passing grade.
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.
CHEM 150 Introductory Organic and Biochemistry	(5:5:0)
Prerequisite: Completion of Chem 101 or Chem 105 with a passing grade.
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.
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.
CHEM 220 Quantitative Analysis	(4:2:6)
Prerequisite: Completion of Chem 106 with a passing grade.
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.
CHEM 351 Organic Chemistry	(4:5:3)
Prerequisite: Completion of Chem 106 with a D- or better.
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.
CHEM 352 Organic Chemistry	(4:5:3)
Prerequisite: Completion of Chem 351 with a D- or better.
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.
CHEM 405 Chemistry Teaching Methods	(2:1:2)
Prerequisite: Completion of Secondary Education 280 and Chem 220 or Chem 351 with a passing grade.
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.
CHEM 461 Physical Chemistry	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Completion of Math 113 or Math 215 or Math 119 with a passing grade is required. Completion of Chem 351 and Phys 220 with a passing grade (C- or better) or instructor premission is required. Completion of Math 316 or Math 341 is strongly 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.
CHEM 462 Physical Chemistry II	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Completion of Chem 461, Phys 220 and Math 341 or Math 316 with a passing grade (C- or better)
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.
CHEM 464 Physical/Instrumental Chemistry Lab	(1:0:3)
Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in Chem 462 and completion of Chem 220 with a passing grade (C- or better) is required. Completion of Phys 250 is strongly recommended.
Laboratory experience with modern instrumentation in performing physical and analytical chemistry experiments, report preparation.
CHEM 470 Inorganic Chemistry	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Completion of Chem 461 with a passing grade.
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.
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.
CHEM 481 Biochemistry	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Completion of Biology 100 and Chem 351 with a passing grade is 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 students in Chemistry, Biology, and those preparing to attend post-graduate and professional schools.
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.
CHEM 498	(1-3:0:0)
Prerequisite: Completion of Chem 220, 352, 462 and 464 with a passing grade, and instructor permission.
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 laboratory 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 written report and a technical presentation will be made to the BYU-I chemistry department as part of the requirement.