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Loyola Marymount University Bulletin 2015-2016 
    
Loyola Marymount University Bulletin 2015-2016 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Chemistry, B.S.


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Objectives


There are two tracks available in the chemistry major, ACS-certified track and General track.

The Bachelor of Science degree program, approved by the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society (ACS), ACS-certified track in Chemistry, 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.

The Bachelor of Science degree program, General track in Chemistry, provides the student with a flexible program that builds upon a solid fundamental knowledge in chemistry. Students work with their advisors/chairperson to select upper division elective courses in emphasis areas like health sciences - which include but are not limited to medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, optometry - and areas such as forensics, environmental chemistry, education, etc.

Major Requirements


Lower Division Requirements: ACS-certified track and General track


Note:


A grade of at least C (2.0) is required in each of the CHEM courses. With approval of the Chairperson, MATH 131  and MATH 132 ; PHYS 101  and PHYS 201  may be substituted, as a complete package, for MATH 122  and MATH 123 ; PHYS 253  and PHYS 254 . An average of C (2.0) is required for the BIOL, MATH, and PHYS courses.

Upper Division Requirements: ACS-certified track


33 upper division semester hours of CHEM courses, including


For upper division CHEM electives,


a minimum of 2 lecture courses and 1 lab credit must be selected from

Note:


The remaining semester hours may be fulfilled with any upper division chemistry elective.

Upper Division Requirements: General track


31 upper division semester hours of CHEM and CHEM/Emphasis courses, including

Note:


CHEM upper division electives and Emphasis upper division electives can be selected from any 300- and 400-level courses offered in the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department. The Emphasis courses can also be selected from other CSE departments. All upper division elective courses must be approved by and developed in conjunction with your academic advisor/chairperson. Example emphasis areas are: Chemical Education, Environmental Chemistry, Health Sciences (Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Optometry, etc.), and others.

For both ACS-certified and General tracks:


Except for CHEM 390  and CHEM 490 , an average grade of C (2.0) is required for courses included in the upper division requirements of the major. All upper division courses must be completed at LMU. Strongly recommended for those intending graduate study: CHEM 397 /CHEM 497 . A maximum of 12 semester hours of Chemistry/Biochemistry Internship and/or Directed Research (CHEM 393 , CHEM 397 , CHEM 493 , CHEM 497 ) may be included toward the 124-hour baccalaureate requirement.

To be eligible for the Dean’s list, students must have completed 14 semester hours at LMU for that semester.

Chemistry Curriculum - ACS-Certified Track


 (124 S.H.)

Freshman Year


Fall Semester


Total: 16-18 semester hours

Spring Semester


Total: 17-19 semester hours

Sophomore Year


Fall Semester


Total: 14-15 semester hours*

Spring Semester


Total: 14-16 semester hours*

Note:


* Dean’s List requires minimum 14 semester hours

Junior Year


Fall Semester


Total: 15-17 semester hours

Spring Semester


  • 1 semester hours
  • CHEM Upper Division Elective 4 semester hours
  • CHEM/Emphasis Upper Division Elective 3 semester hours
  • University Core 3-4 semester hours
  • University Core 3-4 semester hours
  • Elective 3-4 semester hours
Total: 17-20 semester hours

Senior Year


Fall Semester


Total: 15-17 semester hours

Spring Semester


  • 1 semester hours
  • CHEM Upper Division Elective 3 semester hours
  • Upper Division Elective 3-4 semester hours
  • Elective 3-4 semester hours
  • Elective 3-4 semester hours
  • Elective 3-4 semester hours
Total: 16-20 semester hours

Total: 124 semester hours


Chemistry Curriculum - General Track


Freshman Year


Fall Semester


Total: 16-18 semester hours

Spring Semester


Total: 17-19 semester hours

Sophomore Year


Fall Semester


Total: 14-15 semester hours*

Spring Semester


Total: 14-16 semester hours*

Note:


* Dean’s List requires minimum 14 semester hours

Junior Year


Fall Semester


Total: 15-17 semester hours

Spring Semester


  • 1 semester hours
  • CHEM Upper Division Elective 3 semester hours
  • CHEM/Emphasis Upper Division Elective 3 semester hours
  • University Core 3-4 semester hours
  • University Core 3-4 semester hours
  • Elective 3-4 semester hours
Total: 16-19 semester hours

Senior Year


Fall Semester


  • 1 semester hours
  • CHEM Upper Division Elective 3 semester hours
  • CHEM/Emphasis Upper Division Elective 3 semester hours
  • University Core 3-4 semester hours
  • Upper Division Elective 3-4 semester hours
  • Elective 3-4 semester hours
Total: 16-19 semester hours

Spring Semester


  • 1 semester hours
  • CHEM/Emphasis Upper Division Elective 3 semester hours
  • Upper Division Elective 3-4 semester hours
  • Upper Division Elective 3-4 semester hours
  • Elective 3-4 semester hours
  • Elective 3-4 semester hours
Total: 16-20 semester hours

Total: 124 semester hours


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