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Sep 21, 2023
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Loyola Marymount University Bulletin 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Chemistry, B.S.
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Objectives
The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry degree program 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 analytical, organic, inorganic, or physical chemistry or health sciences-which include but are not limited to medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, optometry-and areas such as forensics, environmental chemistry, education, etc.
The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry 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.
Student learning outcomes for the chemistry major:
- Students understand essential concepts in chemistry and biochemistry.
- Students exhibit competence in the chemistry/biochemistry laboratory.
- Students demonstrate the ability to think critically in analyzing scientific information and problem solving.
- Students will demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
- Students are knowledgeable about career opportunities in the chemical sciences.
- Students appreciate the value of science to society.
Lower Division Requirements: Chemistry
Note:
A grade of at least C (2.0) is required in each of the CHEM courses. With approval of the Chairperson, MATH 122 and MATH 123 ; PHYS 253 and PHYS 254 may be substituted, as a complete package, for MATH 131 and MATH 132 ; PHYS 101 and PHYS 201 . An average of C (2.0) is required for the BIOL, MATH, and PHYS courses.
Upper Division Requirements: Chemistry
32 upper division semester hours of CHEM courses, including
The remaining semester hours
may be fulfilled with any upper division chemistry electives or other CSE upper division electives approved by and selected in conjunction with your academic advisor/chairperson.
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. CHEM courses with Credit/No Credit grading do not count toward the upper division elective requirements of the major.
To be eligible for the Dean’s list, students must have completed 14 semester hours at LMU for that semester.
Chemistry Curriculum
(124 S.H.)
Total: 14-15 semester hours
Total: 14-17 semester hours
Spring Semester
- CHEM 490 Chemistry Seminar 1 semester hours
- CHEM Upper Division Elective 3 semester hours
- CHEM Upper Division Elective 3 semester hours
- Upper Division Elective 3-4 semester hours
- Elective 3-4 semester hours
Total: 13-15 semester hours**
Total: 124 semester hours
Note:
*Chemistry majors are required to complete 32 semester hours of core courses to satisfy the University Core requirements.
**Dean’s list requires minimum 14 semester hours.
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