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CHEMISTRY

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,

BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS

Associate Professor: Ramos

Assistant Professor: Afrasiabi

Mission

        The mission of the Chemistry program is to provide educational opportunities for students from various backgrounds to be successful in a complex, technological and diverse society. The program is dedicated to teaching the principles and concepts of physical sciences and demonstrating how it applies to our natural and social environment; provides majors with current and relevant programs that prepare them for employment or professional advancement and conducts laboratory and research experiences for undergraduates that reinforce learning and applications of empirical methods of science. The program accomplishes its goals through small classes and individual attention in a nurturing educational environment.

Degrees Offered

Bachelor of Science with a major in Chemistry

Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Chemistry

Objectives

Students completing a degree in Chemistry will demonstrate

        1.     critical thinking and logical reasoning in chemistry content and knowledge;

        2.     the ability to use laboratory equipment to conduct research;

        3.     a high level of computer technology in chemistry;

        4.     skills for successful employment in their field.

Assessment Program

        Assessment of chemistry knowledge and skills will take place in the junior and senior years of the majors. The assessment will include both written and oral presentations of scientific information as well as a detailed examination of their scientific experiences. In order to assess student progress in the objective areas they will participate in the following courses or activities.

        1.     Students receiving a degree in Chemistry will generate a portfolio of lab reports emphasizing computer graphics.

        2.     Students will participate in seminar courses and generate oral and visual presentations.

        3.     Students receiving a B.S. in Chemistry will take the major field exam prior to graduation.

        4.     Students receiving a B.S. Ed. in Chemistry will take the Praxis exam prior to graduation

Computer Science Requirement

        Upon completion of the Chemistry or Chemistry Education degree programs at Lincoln University, the student will have gained a basic understanding of IBM computers and various science software programs. Students will have the opportunity to gain the necessary computer knowledge and skills by taking CS 103 (or an equivalent), or through participation in department sponsored/presented workshops or by successful completion of courses designated as computer intensive. Students will also have opportunities to develop computer skills in other science courses which require the use of the computer.

Required Courses

        A minimum of 40 upper division hours (those numbered 300 and above) is required for graduation.

Major:    B.S. in Chemistry

A minimum grade of “C” in CHM 101, 102, 202, 301-302, 303-304, 306-307, 401-402, 403-404, 409, 410 and 422; MAT 123, 203, 304; PHY 101-102 or 201-202; and at least one course in computer programming is recommended: MAT 461 or its equivalent.

Major:   B.S. Ed. in Chemistry

Students working toward the B.S. Ed. degree with a major in Chemistry must complete all of the requirements for the B.S. in Chemistry as well as the required Education courses for the unified science certification. In addition, the following courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better: BIO 423 or ENV 103; and PHY 103, 104, 105 and 106. All candidates for certification in Chemistry must also complete PHI 308, BIO 103, 104 and BIO 105.

Minor:   A minimum grade of “C” in CHM 101-102, 202, 301-302 and 303-304.

SAMPLE PROGRAM OF STUDY

Leading to a Bachelor of Science degree

with a major in Chemistry

FRESHMAN YEAR

First Semester

Second Semester

GE 101

University Seminar

1

CHM 102

General Chemistry II

4

CHM 101

General Chemistry I

4

ENG 102

Comp. & Rhet. II

3

ENG 101

Comp. & Rhet. I

3

MAT 203

Anal. Geo. & Calculus II

5

MAT 123

Anal. Geo. & Calculus I

5

U.S./MO Const. Req.

3

PED 111

Pers. and Com. Health

2

15

15

SOPHOMORE YEAR

First Semester

Second Semester

CHM 301

Organic Chemistry I

3

CHM 301

Organic Chemistry II

3

CHM 303

Organic Chemistry I Lab

1

CHM 304

Organic Chemistry II Lab

1

MAT 304

Anal. Geo. & Calculus III

5

CHM 202

Quantitative Analysis

4

PHY 101 or

PHY 201

College Physics   or

General Physics I

4

5

PHY 102 or

PHY 202

College Physics II    or

General Physics II

4

5

PED

Activity

1

HUM 200

Intro. to Humanities

4

14-15

16-17

JUNIOR YEAR

First Semester

Second Semester

CHM 306

Biochemistry

3

CHM 402

Physical Chemistry II

3

CHM 307

Biochemistry Lab

1

CHM 404

Physical Chemistry II Lab

1

CHM 401

Physical Chemistry I

3

CD 200

Cultural Diversity

3

CHM 403

Physical Chemistry I Lab

1

SPT 206

Fund. of Speech

3

PSY 101

General Psychology

3

Int’l. History Req.

3

Electives

3

Electives

3

ECO/SOC/ANT

3

16

17

SENIOR YEAR

First Semester

Second Semester

CHM 422

Adv. Inorganic Chemistry

3

CHM 410

Chemistry Seminar

1

CHM 409

Chemistry Seminar

1

Int’l. Cul. Div. Req.

3

Hum./Fine Arts Req.

3

Electives

10

Electives

7

14

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