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Department of Chemistry and Physics
S. Slavin, Head. Faculty: L. Coduti; A. Katti; M. O. Longas; R. Napora; J. Pan; N. Parashar; L. S. W. Pelter; M. W. Pelter; H.W. Pinnick; A. Rengstorf; K. L. Rowberg; G. Wolf,
Emeritus Faculty: J. R. Albright; A. H. Carlson; R. R. Fryer; L. C. Gibson; P. D. Gupta; S. K. Gupta; H. R. Heydegger; G. R. Mitchell; . K. Nelson; J. R. Phillips; T. J. Phillips;
F. Susienka; M. Svonavec; N. D. Yaney
The Department of Chemistry and Physics offers degree programs in Chemistry and in Physics. All of these programs include courses with a significant experiential component.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry degree — Premedical and Chemistry options. The latter degree option is accredited by the American Chemical Society. Graduation
with this degree meets the eligibility requirements for membershipin the American Chemical Society. This program provides a thorough training in the fundamental
principles and basic xperimental techniques of chemistry. The Chemistry option is recommended for students who will continue to study or work in chemistry or the
natural sciences. The Premedical Option is appropriate for those who will pursue professional study in health-related areas like medicine or pharmacy.
Bachelor of Science degree, Chemistry Teaching, Physics Teaching, or Physical Science Teaching. These programs are offered in cooperation with the School of Education,
intended for those wishing certification to teach the physical sciences at the secondary level in Indiana. These programs provide students with a good background in
chemistry and physics as well as those education courses which meet the standards mandated by the Indiana Professional Standards Board.
Bachelor of Science degree in Physics, with Options in Physics, Engineering Physics and Computational Physics. These degree options provide strong preparation for
those intending to pursue professional careers in physics and related areas. All the options provide a strong background in physics. The General Physics option provides
students with an exposure to other sciences; the Engineering Physics option augments students’ physics training with a minor in Electrical Engineering; the Computational
Physics option provides students with a minor in Computer Science in addition to their physics education.
Research Opportunities in Chemistry
In addition to the Cooperative education described below, students may get experience in laboratory procedures and scientific research by working on research projects
directed by the chemistry faculty. Areas of research include the biochemistry of complexcarbohydrates of the skin, nanotechnology, environmental studies, molecular
electronics, organometallics, analytical chemistry, materials science, polymer chemistry, drug design, physical biochemistry, synthetic and theoretical organic chemistry.
Chemistry students are encouraged to talkwith faculty about research opportunities. Student projects often are funded by the University’s Undergraduate Research Program.
The Department sponsors a Student Affiliate Chapter of the American Chemical Society, which hosts seminars, lectures, and other special events. Cooperative education,
often in the form of internships sponsored by regional industrial companies, is also available for qualified students. In this program, students have the opportunity to
combine learning with on-the-job training.
Research Opportunities in Physics
Many physics students participate in research projects directed by physics faculty including both experimental and theoretical topics. Several students have continued
their research at national research labs, such as Argonne and Fermilab in nearby Illinois. The physics faculty has research interests in high energy physics, astronomy, astrophysics,
and several areas of theoretical physics. Physics students are encouraged to talk with faculty about research opportunities. Student projects often are funded by the
University’s Undergraduate Research Program.
Cooperative education, often in the form of internships sponsored by regional industrial companies, is also available for qualified students. In this program, students have
the opportunity to combine learning with on-the-job training.
The Society of Physics Students has an active student chapter sponsored by the Department. A physics seminar provides students with a windowon current research in
physics and physics applications.
Programs
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Chemistry Option (124 credits)
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Premedical Option (124 credits)
Bachelor of Science, Physics Teaching Option (128 credits)
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry Teaching Option (128 credits)
Bachelor of Science, Physics, with options in Physics, Engineering Physics,
and Computational Physics (124 credits)
Bachelor of Science, Physical Science Teaching Option (128 credits)
Minor in Astrophysics (18 credits)
Minor in Chemistry (24 credits)
Minor in Physics (18 credits)
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Bachelor of Science in Chemistry:
Chemistry Option
(124 credits)
General Requirements for all Chemistry degrees:
1. English and Communication
ENGL 10400 English Comp. I (Grade of A) AND English elective
OR
ENGL 10400 English Comp. I/II
/ 10500
COM 11400 Fundamentals of Speech Communication
2. Science and Mathematics
A. Science (Chemistry: 44 credits; Physics: 9 credits)
CHM 11500 General Chemistry I
CHM 11600
CHM 19400
CHM 24100
CHM 25501
CHM 25601
CHM 26100
CHM 26200
CHM 26600
CHM 29400
CHM 32100
CHM 33300
CHM 37300
CHM 37400
General Chemistry II
Freshman Chemistry Orientation
Introductory Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Chem. Lab. I
Organic Chem. Lab. II
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry II
Organic Chem. Laboratory
Sophomore Chem. Seminar
Analytical Chem. I
Biochemistry
Physical Chem. I
Physical Chem. II
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