Undergraduate - Clarion University

pages i-viiiCollege of Artsand Sciences78 Clarion University of PennsylvaniaChemistryDepartment of Chemistry and Biochemistry,C. Larry Bering, Ph.D., chair325 Peirce Science CenterTelephone: 393-2281E-mail address: bering@clarion.eduWebsite: www.clarion.edu/chemistryProfessors: Bering, KeenAssistant Professors: Overly, TousterChemistry is the study of the properties and behavior ofmatter, which provides an important understanding of ourworld and how it works. A chemistry degree is a powerfulspringboard which can launch you into a fascinating andrewarding career. A bachelor’s level graduate in chemistry isable to assume a variety of positions in industry, government,or academia. Students can elect to complete a B.S. with amajor in chemistry, or a more extensive major resulting in aB.S. in chemistry certified by the American Chemical Society.Other options available to students include certification toteach secondary school chemistry, a cooperative program inchemical engineering, a B.S. in chemistry with a business minor,and a minor in chemistry.The Clarion University chemistry curriculum, approvedby the Committee on Professional Training of the AmericanChemical Society, provides a strong foundation for furtherstudies at the graduate level or a career in the chemicalindustry. The program provides students with a rigorousintroduction to the fields of chemistry and biochemistry. Thecurriculum emphasizes experience with modern chemicalinstrumentation, current developments in chemistry,independent chemical research, and professional growth.The department is small, which allows for a personal, caringatmosphere and an environment that encourages bothintellectual growth and academic achievement.Chemistry, B.S. ...........................................................54 creditsRequired: CHEM 151, 161, 152, 162, 251, 261, 252, 257,262, 270, 271, 353, 354, 355, 358, 363, 364, 368, 456, 470, andBCHM 453, 463. In addition to these 42 credits of chemistry,the following courses are required: MATH 270, 271, 272;PH 251 or 258, and 252 or 259 plus 12 credits of approvedscience/mathematics electives.Graduates who have met these requirements and at least sixsemester hours of advanced courses that include sufficientlaboratory work to bring total laboratory hours to 500 willbe certified as having completed an approved program asdetermined by the Committee on Professional Training of theAmerican Chemical Society.Chemistry Major With Business Concentration .....58 creditsRequired: CHEM 151, 161, 152, 162, 251, 261, 252, 257, 262,270, 271, and eight credits of 300-level or above chemistryelectives; ACTG 251; ECON 211, 212; MKTG 360; MGMT320; CIS 110; three credits from ECON 221; MATH 232 orMATH 422; and nine credits chosen from ACTG 252, 350,353; FIN 370, 471; MKTG 361, 460, 461, 465; MGMT 321,324, 420, 425; ECON 310, 351, 361.Secondary Education, B.S.Ed.Certification for grades 7-12, Chemistry (see under SecondaryEducation, Chemistry), page 173.Chemistry Minor ..................................................19-20 creditsRequired: CHEM 251, 252, 261, 262, 353, 354, 363, 364, andthree to four credits from either CHEM 355; CHEM 358, 368;BCHM 453, 463; or CHEM 456.The Chemistry Department also offers a cooperativechemical engineering program, a program in secondaryeducation, a pre-pharmacy, and a pre-medicine program.Chemistry Courses*Signifies no student may take for credit a chemistry course at the 100-level after having successfully completed any 300-level orabove chemistry course.CHEM 050: Preparation for Chemistry 3 s.h.Emphasizes development of verbal, mathematical, and abstract reasoning skills, and a basic scientific vocabulary needed to more fullyexplore the science of chemistry. Designed for students who may not have sufficient background for college chemistry. Placementis recommended by the Department of Chemistry or it may be taken by students who feel a need to strengthen their skills prior toentering the normal sequence of chemistry courses. Course credits do not count toward graduation or general education sciencerequirement. Offered occasionally.CHEM 151: Chemical Principles I* 3 s.h.Explores atomic theory, gases, solids, liquids, chemical bonding, and molecular structure. Intended for chemistry majors, pre-medicalstudents, and others who desire a rigorous introductory course. CHEM 151 and 152 comprise the foundation for all subsequent coursesin the major sequence. A strong background is desirable but not required. Students must concurrently schedule CHEM 161. Threehours lecture. Fall, annually.CHEM 152: Chemical Principles II* 3 s.h.Includes second law, equilibrium, acids and bases, electrochemistry, kinetics, and coordination chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 151.Students must concurrently schedule CHEM 162. Three hours lecture. Spring, annually.CHEM 161: Chemical Principles Laboratory II 1 s.h.Laboratory exercises to exemplify and augment the material in CHEM 151. Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 151 unless itis being repeated. Three hours laboratory. Fall, annually.CHEM 162: Chemical Principles Laboratory II 1 s.h.Laboratory exercises to exemplify and augment the material in CHEM 152. Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 152 unless itis being repeated. Three hours laboratory. Spring, annually.