Fort Lewis College

Chemistry

Course listings for Chemistry

Faculty
Professors William R. Bartlett, Ron C. Estler, and James W. Mills;
Associate Professors Robert E. Milofsky and Leslie E. Sommerville;
Assistant Professors Joel W. Gohdes and Loranelle L. Shultz-Lockyear

Chemists are concerned with the structure, composition, energy relationships, chemical conversions, and other properties of substances. The various areas of chemical and biochemical technology offer the largest field of employment in the physical sciences. Chemists are employed in fields such as environmental analysis, biotechnology, material science, semiconductors, waste management, pollution control, energy research and production, forensic science and pharmaceuticals. Chemistry graduates will find many applications for their training in the fields of education, business, industry, law, government, and medicine.

The chemistry option prepares students for professional work in various areas of applied chemistry, for admission to graduate programs in chemistry, or for interdisciplinary careers in the environmental or medical fields. The biochemistry option prepares students for graduate programs in biochemistry or for employment in the rapidly expanding biotechnology field. Both options are appropriate preparations for health careers. The chemistry for secondary teachers option prepares students for teaching science at the secondary or elementary levels. This last option is not recommended for students interested in graduate programs in chemistry or biochemistry or employment in related industries.

The Chemistry Department offers certification by the American Chemical Society to students completing the ACS-certified curriculum. Preparation for graduate school often involves advanced elective coursework. Students planning on professional studies in pharmacy, medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, nursing, or veterinary medicine should consult with the chemistry faculty and the Pre-Health committee when planning their studies. (See Health Careers Preparatory Programs section of this catalog.)

A minor in chemistry is available for students majoring in other disciplines. Requirements for a minor in chemistry are listed at the end of this section.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN CHEMISTRY:

Chemistry Option:

General Education Credits
Comp 150 or Comp 125/126 ..........4-8
Library 150 ..........1
PE/Wellness (ES 100 plus 1 skills, 1 fitness) ..........3
Thematic Studies I (1 course in each of 4 knowledge areas;
1 must be a science with attached lab) ..........12-16
Thematic Studies II (1 course in each of 4 knowledge areas;
prerequisites: Comp 150, Lib 150, all 4 Thematic Studies I courses) ..........12-16
*Tier II writing requirement is part of the Major

Total ..........32-44

Specific Departmental Requirements:
**=May also be counted toward TS I requirements; credits marked ** are counted in General Education total credits

Chem 150 Fundamentals of Chemistry I ..........4
**Chem 151Tx Fundamentals of Chemistry II ..........**
Chem 250 Organic Chemistry I ..........4
Chem 251 Organic Chemistry II ..........4
*Chem 300W At the Forefront of Chemical Research ..........3
Chem 311 Biochemistry ..........3
Chem 356 Physical Chemistry I ..........3
Chem 357 Physical Chemistry II ..........3
Chem 360 Physical Measurements ..........2
Chem 363 Inorganic Chemistry ..........4
Chem 365 Analytical Chemistry ..........4
Chem 465 Instrumental Analytical Chemistry ..........4
Chem 496 Senior Seminar ..........1
Chem 497 Senior Seminar ..........1

Subtotal ..........40

Auxiliary Requirements for Other Departments:
**=May also be counted toward TS I requirements
Math 221-222 Calculus I & II ..........8
**Phys 217Tx/218Physics for Science and Engineering I & II (recommended) ..........10
OR
Phys 201/202 College Physics I & II ..........10

Subtotal ..........18

Electives ..........18-30

TOTAL REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION ..........120

Biochemistry Option:

General Education Credits
Comp 150 or Comp 125/126 ..........4-8
Library 150 ..........1
PE/Wellness (ES 100 plus 1 skills, 1 fitness) ..........3
Thematic Studies I (1 course in each of 4 knowledge areas;
1 must be a science with attached lab) ..........12-16
Thematic Studies II (1 course in each of 4 knowledge areas;
prerequisites: Comp 150, Lib 150, all 4 Thematic Studies I courses) 12-16
*Tier II writing requirement is part of the Major

Total ..........32-44

Specific Departmental Requirements:
**=May also be counted toward TS I requirements; credits marked ** are counted in General Education total credits

Chem 150 Fundamentals of Chemistry I ..........4
**Chem 151Tx Fundamentals of Chemistry II ..........**
Chem 250 Organic Chemistry I ..........4
Chem 251 Organic Chemistry II.......... 4
*Chem 300W At the Forefront of Chemical Research ..........3
Chem 311 Biochemistry ..........3
Chem 312 Biochemistry Lab ..........1
Chem 313 Biochemistry II ..........3
Chem 356 Physical Chemistry I ..........3
Chem 357 Physical Chemistry II ..........3
Chem 360 Physical Measurements ..........2
Chem 363 Inorganic Chemistry ..........4
Chem 365 Analytical Chemistry ..........4
Chem 496 Senior Seminar ..........1
Chem 497 Senior Seminar ..........1

Subtotal ..........40

Auxiliary Requirements from Other Departments:
**=May also be counted toward TS I requirements
Math 221-222 Calculus I & II ..........8
**Phys 217Tx/218Physics for Science and Engineering I & II (recommended) ..........10
OR
Phys 201/202 College Physics I & II ..........10
Bio 113 Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology ..........4
Choose one from the following:
Bio 321 General Physiology ..........4
Bio 331 Microbiology ..........4
Bio 371/373 General Genetics/Molecular Genetics ..........2/1
Bio 455 Cell and Molecular Biology ..........4

Subtotal ..........25-26

Note: for Biochemistry majors, the Biology Department has agreed to waive Bio 112N as a prerequisite for Bio 113 and they have agreed to make Bio 113 the only prerequisite for the upper-division courses listed above.

Electives ..........10-23

Chemistry for Secondary Teachers:

Total ..........32-44

Specific Departmental Requirements:
**=May also be counted toward TS I requirements; credits marked ** are counted in General Education total credits
**Chem 123T Chemistry for Consumers
OR
Chem 323 Chemistry for Consumers ..........3
Chem 150 Fundamentals of Chemistry I ..........4
**Chem 151Tx Fundamentals of Chemistry II ..........**
**Chem 191N Environmental Chemistry ..........**
Chem 250 Organic Chemistry I ..........4
Chem 251 Organic Chemistry II ..........4
*Chem 300W At the Forefront of Chemical Research ..........3
Chem 311 Biochemistry ..........3
Chem 323 Chemistry for Consumers ..........3
Chem 365 Analytical Chemistry ..........4
Chem 496 Senior Seminar ..........1
Chem 497 Senior Seminar ..........1
Choose one from the following:
Chem 356 Physical Chemistry ..........3
Chem 363 Inorganic ..........4

Subtotal ..........33-34

Auxiliary Requirements from Other Departments:
**=May also be counted toward TS I requirements; credits marked ** are counted in General Education total credits
**Geol 110Nx Earth Science **
Math 221 Calculus I ..........4
Phys 201-202 College Physics I & II ..........10
**Bio 112N Introduction to Organismic and Evolutionary
Biology ..........**
ED 200 Intro to Education in America ..........4
**ED 210S Culture of Childhood and Youth ..........**
ED 421 Individualized Instruction in a Pluralistic Society ..........6
ED 424 Language and Math Literacy.......... 4
ED 495 Student Teaching ..........15

Subtotal ..........43

Electives ..........0-12

TOTAL REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION 120

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN CHEMISTRY:

**=May also be counted toward TS I requirements
Chem 150 Fundamentals of Chemistry I ..........4
**Chem 151Tx Fundamentals of Chemistry II ..........4
Chem 365 Analytical Chemistry ..........4
Choose one of the following:
Chem 250 Organic Chemistry I ..........4
OR
Chem 363 Organic Chemistry ..........4

And one of the following:
Chem 305 Natural Products from Plants ..........3
Chem 311 General Biochemistry I ..........3
Chem 356 Physical Chemistry I ..........3

Total ..........19

The ACS-Certified Bachelor of Science Degree

Chemistry majors may qualify for certification by the American Chemical Society (ACS) upon graduation by successfully completing a core of specified courses in chemistry and related fields. This program is particularly recommended for students planning to seek employment in industry. The ACS certification of the Fort Lewis degree requires an extension of the degree requirements given above. Students will need to consult with their advisor to carefully plan their schedules to meet these requirements.

Students planning to earn an advanced degree in chemistry, engineering, medicine, or other science-based postgraduate program for the purpose of teaching or research are encouraged to extend the basic chemistry major by including three or four additional courses in biology, chemistry, mathematics, or physics. These courses should be selected in consultation with the chemistry faculty.

Chemistry majors are also encouraged to study a foreign language.

Chemistry Major for Careers in the Health Professions

Chemistry majors are well-prepared to seek admission to professional programs in law, medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, medical technology, and pharmacy. For assistance in planning their curricula, students interested in these programs should consult with members of the chemistry faculty who are members of the PreProfessional Advisory Committee. (See Health Careers Preparatory Programs section of this catalog.)

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