Undergraduate Bulletin - Loyola Marymount University

Chemistry and
Biochemistry
Faculty
Chairperson: James A. Roe
Professors: William F. Cain, S.J., Rebecca D. Crawford,
James M. Landry, James A. Roe
Associate Professors: S.W. Tina Choe, Thomas J. Reilly
Assistant Professors: Lambert A. Doezema,
Jeremy E.B. McCallum, David A. Moffet
Clinical Faculty: Gary M. Landers
Chemistry and biochemistry are empirical sciences. In
addition to intellectual mastery of the disciplines, the
major programs also develop practical experimental skills.
The LMU student obtains “hands on” experience, both in
traditional synthetic and analytic bench chemistry, and with
all the major contemporary methods and techniques, taking
advantage of the department’s complete instrumentation.
This equipment includes preparative, separative, thermal
analysis, and spectroscopic instruments. Besides ordinary
laboratory apparatus, the student will work with a high
speed centrifuge, HPLC, GC, GC-MS, DSC, FT-IR, UV-Vis,
flame and furnace AA, fluorometer, and FT-NMR.
Because of the complex and sensitive nature of the
equipment and techniques of chemistry and biochemistry,
continued participation in the programs is contingent on
appropriate development of the ability to work maturely and
responsibly in the laboratory.
Chemistry
Objectives
The Bachelor of Science degree program, approved by
the Committee on Professional Training of the American
Chemical Society, is designed to prepare the student not
only for immediate entry into the profession of chemistry
at the Bachelor’s level but also for graduate study toward
advanced degrees. It is also an excellent preparation for
entry into medical, dental, and other health professional
schools.
Major Requirements
CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY / 361
Lower Division Requirements: Chemistry
CHEM 110, 111, 112, 113, 220, 221, 222, 223.
A grade of at least C (2.0) is required in each of the
above courses. CHEM 190; MATH 131 and 132;
PHYS 101, 103, 201, and 203. With approval of the
Chairperson, MATH 122 and 123; PHYS 253, 254,
255, and 256 may be substituted, as a complete
package, for MATH 131 and 132; PHYS 101, 103,
201, and 203. Recommended elective: MATH 234.
Upper Division Requirements: Chemistry
34 upper division semester hours of chemistry, which
will include CHEM 330, 340, 341, 342, 343, 360,
361, 370 or 470, 390, 391, 430, 431, 460, 461,
490, 491, and 560, but not 495.
Except for CHEM 390 and 490, a grade of at least C
(2.0) must be obtained in each course included in the
upper division requirements of the major.
Strongly recommended for those intending graduate
study: CHEM 499 or 599.
A maximum of 12 semester hours of Chemistry/
Biochemistry Internship and/or Directed Research
(CHEM 393, 493, 499, 599) may be included toward
the 124-hour baccalaureate requirement.
Minor Requirements: Chemistry
CHEM 110, 111, 112, 113, 220, 221, 222, 223;
plus a minimum of 7 upper division semester hours of
CHEM courses including one upper division laboratory
course. These must be selected under the direction of the
Chairperson of the Department.
A grade of C (2.0) must be obtained in each course included
in the minor.
No chemistry minor is available in conjunction with
a biochemistry major. It is suggested that the student
interested in in-depth study of both subjects should major
in chemistry and minor in biochemistry.
Variances
Petitions for waivers of departmental requirements or
prerequisites should be addressed to the Chairperson of the
Department.