CHEMISTRY MAJOR:
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAM
Graduates in the chemistry program will have acquired broad foundation knowledge in the chemical and physical sciences, and the knowledge and skills to either continue graduate education or obtain employment in their professional fields.
The Bachelor of Science chemistry major may cover any of three emphasis areas. Each emphasis consists of a common core and specialized coursework.
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CHEMISTRY CORE
54 credits
CH 111, 113,
114, 115 College Chemistry and Lab
CH 211, 213, 214, 215 Organic Chemistry and Lab
CH 305, 306 Biochemistry I and Lab
CH 310, 311 Quantitative Analysis and Lab
CH 344, 345 Analytical Chemistry I and Lab
CH 360, 361 Physical Chemistry I and Lab
CH 427, 428 Coordinating Seminar
MA 175, 176 Calculus I, II
PS 200, 201,
202, 203 College Physics and Lab
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COMPREHENSIVE CHEMISTRY EMPHASIS
(American Chemical Society Curriculum)
18 Additional Credits
This program offers a comprehensive background for students wishing to pursue industrial chemical careers or graduate school in the chemical sciences.
Requirements: Chemistry Core plus
CH 362, 363 Physical Chemistry II and Lab
CH 413, 414 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry and Lab
CH 417 Introduction to Polymers
CH 444, 445 Analytical Chemistry II and Lab
MA 277 Calculus III
OR
MA 221 Statistics I
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BIOCHEMISTRY EMPHASIS
18 Additional Credits
This program offers a comprehensive background for students wishing to pursue research careers in biochemistry, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry, toxicology, immunology, clinical chemistry, and other areas of biochemical and biomedical research. All these areas require graduate work.
Requirements: Chemistry Core plus:
CH 362, 363 Physical Chemistry II and Lab
CH 405, 406 Biochemistry II and Lab
CH 407 Advanced Topics in Biochemistry
BI 112, 113 General Biology II and Lab
BI 270, 271 Cell Biology and Lab
It is recommended that students in the biochemistry emphasis take the following courses:
BI 350 Genetics
BI 460 Endocrinology
MA 221 Statistics I
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CHEMISTRY PRE-PROFESSIONAL EMPHASIS
23 Additional Credits
This program offers a comprehensive background for students wishing to attend Medical, Dental, Veterinary or Graduate Schools.
Requirements: Chemistry Core plus
CH 405, 406 Biochemistry II and Lab
BI 112, 113 General Biology II and Lab
BI 270, 271 Cell Biology and Lab
BI 300, 301 Mammalian Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab
BI 302, 303 Mammalian Anatomy and Physiology II and Lab
BI 350 Genetics
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CHEMISTRY MAJOR:
BACHELOR OF ARTS PROGRAM
57 Credits
The bachelor of arts degree in chemistry is designed for those students who seek a strong background in chemistry, but who anticipate a career in a related area such as health sciences, pharmacology, chemical management, secondary education, chemical information systems, technical publications/ communications, patent law, or environmental technology.
Requirements:
Chemistry Core plus:
CH 295 Cooperative Education
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CHEMISTRY/BUSINESS EMPHASIS
21 Additional Credits Requirements:
Bachelor of Arts program requirements plus:
EN 220 Newswriting
EC 201 Principles of Microeconomics
EC 202 Principles of Macroeconomics
+ 12 additional credits from either the Marketing or the Management sequence.
Marketing Sequence:
BU 230 Marketing Principles
9 credits from the following:
BU 301 Consumer Behavior
BU 375 Marketing Research
BU 380 Sales Management
BU 385 Marketing Management
BU 390 Advertising
BU 450 International Marketing
Management Sequence:
BU 232 Business Communication
BU 240 Management Principles
6 credits from the following:
BU 300 Principles of Supervision
BU 305 Management Information Systems
BU 341 Human Resources Management
BU 345 Organizational Behavior
BU 435 Business and Government
BU 436 Labor Relations
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CHEMISTRY MINOR
28 Credits
Requirements:
CH 111, 113,
114, 115 College Chemistry and Lab
CH 211, 213,
214, 215 Organic Chemistry and Lab
CH 310, 311 Quantitative Analysis and Lab
+ 6 credits from any upper biennium chemistry courses
except CH 427, 428.
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DUAL FIELD ADOLESCENT TO YOUNG
ADULT LICENSE IN LIFE SCIENCES AND
CHEMISTRY (GR. 7 - 12)
60 - 62 Credits
Biology Requirements:
BI 110, 111,
112, 113 General Biology and Lab
BI 260, 261 Ecology and Lab
BI 270, 271 Cell Biology and Lab
10 additional credits from:
BI 300, 301 Mammalian Anatomy and Physiology I
and Lab
BI 302, 303 Mammalian Anatomy and Physiology II
and Lab
BI 320 Evolution
BI 350 Genetics
BI 360, 361 Microbiology and Lab
BI 430 Immunology
Chemistry Requirements:
CH 111, 113,
114, 115 College Chemistry and Lab
CH 211, 213,
214, 215 Organic Chemistry and Lab
CH 305, 306 Biochemistry I and Lab
4 additional credits from:
CH 308 Environmental Chemistry
CH 310, 311 Quantitative Analysis and Lab
8 additional credits from:
PS 180, 181,
182, 183 Basic Physics and Lab
PS 220, 221 Earth Science and Lab
See EDUCATION for Professional Education Requirements.
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AREA OF CONCENTRATION IN SCIENCE
FOR MIDDLE CHILDHOOD LICENSE
(GR. 4 - 9)
20 - 22 Credits
BI 110, 111, or
112, 113 General Biology and Lab
BI 200, 201 Environmental Science and Lab
CH 100, 101 General Chemistry and Lab or
CH 111, 113 College Chemistry and Lab
CH 220, 221 Earth Science and Lab
PS 150, 151 Concepts in Physics & Lab
See EDUCATION for Professional Education Requirements.
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BINARY PROGRAM IN ENGINEERING
Students who are interested in pursuing a career in
engineering may enter the Binary Program in
Engineering. Students who major in mathematics or
science at Notre Dame College can apply for admission to
a binary program at Case Western Reserve University. The
application should be made during the sophomore year so
that course arrangements can be made by the beginning
of the junior year. However, a freshman entering Notre
Dame College should make known to the academic
advisor the intent to enter the binary program.
At the conclusion of the engineering degree requirements
the student will receive a B.S. degree from Notre Dame
College and a B.S. degree from the School of Engineering,
Case Western Reserve University. The program takes a
minimum of five years.
Students who wish to pursue engineering after graduation
can do this with an undergraduate major in chemistry or
mathematics. During the sophomore year the student
should know the program requirements of the planned
graduate school so that appropriate course electives can
be made.
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SUMMER LABORATORY RESEARCH
INTERNSHIPS
Notre Dame College is located in an area known for its
major research universities and hospitals. Students are
strongly encouraged to apply for summer research work in
these facilities. These experiences provide the student
with additional learning opportunities, work experience,
summer employment, career exploration possibilities,
and, in some circumstances, academic credit from Notre
Dame College.
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COURSE OFFERINGS
All laboratory courses must be taken concurrently with
the corresponding lecture courses. A student must have
the permission of the instructor to deviate from this policy.
A student who withdraws from a lecture course may not
continue the laboratory course except under unusual
circumstances and with the permission of the instructor.
CH 1aa Principles of Inorganic Chemistry 3 cr.
Introduction to organic chemistry, including fundamental
concepts, tools and techniques. The course content will
include: atomic structure, bonding, reactions, solutions,
reaction dynamics, equilibrium, and gases. This course is
not designed for students majoring in chemistry, biology,
or environmental science. Prerequisites: MA 100, high
school chemistry; corequisite: CH 1ab (lab).
CH 1ab Principles of Inorganic
Chemistry Laboratory 1 cr.
A one, 3-hour laboratory period weekly.
Corequisite: CH 1aa.
CH 1ac Principles of Organic
and Biological Chemistry 3 cr.
Continuation of the introduction to chemistry with
emphasis on organic and biological chemistry. The
course content will include: hydrocarbons, alcohols,
carbonyls, organic acids and their derivatives,
carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, hormones, vitamins,
metabolism, and body fluids. This course is not designed
for students majoring in chemistry, biology, or
environmental science. Prerequisite: CH 1aa/1ab;
corequisite: CH 1ad (lab).
CH 1ad Principles of Organic
and Biological Chemistry Laboratory 1 cr.
A one, 3-hour laboratory period weekly.
Corequisite: CH 1ac.
CH 100 General Chemistry 3 cr.
An introductory treatment of fundamental principles of
chemistry, designed for non-science majors as well as
preparation for CH 111.
CH 101 General Chemistry Laboratory 1 cr.
One three-hour laboratory period weekly.
CH 111, 114 College Chemistry I, II 4, 4 cr.
An introduction to the principles of inorganic chemistry
with emphasis on quantitative relationships, atomic and
molecular structure, solutions, chemical equilibrium, and
chemical kinetics. A weekly one-hour problem/recitation
session is required. Prerequisites: One-year high school
chemistry or CH 100, and MA 110 or equivalent.
CH 113, 115 College Chemistry
Laboratory I, II 1, 1 cr.
One three-hour laboratory period weekly.
CH 191, 192, 193, 194 Selected Topics 1-3 cr.
CH 211, 214 Organic Chemistry I, II 3, 3 cr.
Treatment of fundamental concepts of aliphatic and
aromatic organic chemistry, structural theory, reaction
mechanisms, and synthetic methods. An introduction to
structure determination using spectroscopic methods.
Prerequisites: CH 111 and 114 or their equivalent.
CH 213, 215 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I, II 1 cr.
One three-hour laboratory period weekly.
CH 220 Earth Science 3 cr.
Study of the structure of the earth, rocks and minerals,
continents and ocean basins, weather and climate, and
stars and planets.
CH 221 Earth Science Laboratory 1 cr.
One three-hour laboratory period weekly.
CH 225 Science for Living 3 cr.
Presentation of physical and life science discoveries
which impact our way of life and their application in
today’s world. Intended to fulfill the General Education
Requirement in Science.
CH 226 Science for Living Laboratory 1 cr.
Development of an understanding of the experimental
nature of science and an introduction to data analysis
and scientific reporting.
CH 295, 395, 495 Cooperative Education 1-6 cr.
A program which enables students to receive credit for
work, paid or volunteer, related to their academic studies
in their major field, both to make these studies more
practical and to open possibilities for employment
after graduation. Prerequisite: sophomore status.
CH 305 Biochemistry I 3 cr.
This course is a study of the structure and function of
biological important molecules from a chemistry
perspective. Major topics will include carbohydrates,
lipids, nucleotides, proteins, and enzymes.
Thermodynamic considerations and kinetic analysis of
biochemical systems will be emphasized. Prerequisites:
CH 211, 214; Recommended: BI 270, 271.
CH 306 Biochemistry I Laboratory 1 cr.
This laboratory course will focus on the theory and
application of basic biochemical techniques used in
the study of proteins including biological buffers,
chromatography, spectrophotometry, gel electrophoresis,
and centrifugation. One three-hour laboratory period
weekly.
CH 308 Environmental Chemistry 3 cr.
A survey of chemical phenomena in the earth’s
environment. The study of sources, reactions, transport,
effects and fates of chemicals in the water, soil and
air, and how humans influence these processes.
Prerequisite: CH 211.
CH 310 Quantitative Analysis 3 cr.
A study of the quantitative and statistical aspects of
chemical analysis. Prerequisite: CH 114.
CH 311 Quantitative Analysis Laboratory 1 cr.
Laboratory will focus on volumetric and gravimetric
techniques, some use of instrumentation and computer
treatment of data.
CH 344 Analytical Chemistry I 3 cr.
An introduction to the theory and practice of
instrumental methods of analysis including
electrochemistry, chromatography, and spectroscopy.
Prerequisites:
CH 211, 214, 310.
CH 345 Analytical Chemistry I Laboratory 1 cr.
Laboratory practice using basic electrochemical,
chromatographic, and spectroscopic instrumentation.
CH 360 Physical Chemistry I 3 cr.
An integrated classical and quantum approach to
thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, dynamics,
atomic and molecular structure. Prerequisites: PS 200,
202; MA 175.
CH 361 Physical Chemistry I Laboratory 1 cr.
One three-hour laboratory period weekly.
CH 362 Physical Chemistry II 3 cr.
An integrated classical and quantum approach to
thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, dynamics,
atomic and molecular structure. Prerequisite: CH 360.
CH 363 Physical Chemistry II Laboratory 1 cr.
One three-hour laboratory period weekly.
CH 381 Technical Writing 3 cr.
Development of organizational and writing techniques
for preparing technical communications, scientific
research papers, publications, grant proposals, etc.
CH 405 Biochemistry II 3 cr.
This course is an in-depth study of the intermediary
metabolic pathways responsible for life. Prerequisites:
BI/CH 305 or the equivalent. Corequisite: CH/BI 405.
CH 406 Biochemistry II Laboratory 1 cr.
This laboratory course will focus on theory and
application of molecular biology techniques including
the preparation and analysis of DNA and RNA and
polymerase chain reaction. One three-hour laboratory
period weekly. Corequisite CH/BI 405.
CH 407 Advanced Topics in Biochemistry 2 cr.
This course is a study of contemporary topics of
biochemistry through application of basic principles of
biochemistry. Prerequisites: BI/CH 405 or the equivalent.
CH 410 Toxicology 3 cr.
The study of clinical and pharmacological aspects of
toxins, their biochemical action and interaction with
the body. Prerequisite: CH 305.
CH 413 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3 cr.
The study of chemical bonding, structure, and reaction
mechanism in inorganic chemistry based on modern
physical chemical concepts. Organometallic complexes
are stressed. Prerequisite: CH 114. Recommended:
CH 360.
CH 414 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Laboratory 1 cr.
Laboratory designed to apply principles of Advanced
Inorganic Chemistry. One three-hour laboratory
period weekly.
CH 417 Introduction to Polymers 3 cr.
The study of synthesis, analysis, properties, and uses of
polymers. Prerequisites: CH 211, 214.
CH 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426
Special Topics 1-3 cr.
Advanced topics in Chemistry to be arranged by the
instructor and students. Hours and credits arranged by
the instructor.
CH 427, 428 Coordinating Seminar 1, 1 cr.
CH 432 Coordinating Seminar: Environmental
Science 1 cr.
CH 444 Analytical Chemistry II 2 cr.
Advanced theory and analytical techniques in electrochemistry, chromatography, and spectroscopy, including hyphenated techniques. Prerequisite: CH 344.
CH 445 Analytical Chemistry II Laboratory 2 cr.
Laboratory practice in advanced analytical techniques using sophisticated chemical instrumentation and hyphenated methods, such as GC-MS and carbon-13 NMR. Prerequisites: CH 344, 345. Two three-hour laboratory periods weekly.
CH 465 Research Methods 1 cr.
Lecture covering critical topics in the proper design and execution of scientific research. CH 466 Research Methods Laboratory 2 cr. Laboratory course covering application of research design, execution, data analysis and presentation.
CH 473, 474 Research Topics 1-3 cr.
An opportunity for students to undertake laboratory
research under faculty direction. Hours and credit
arranged by the department. Participation in the
research seminar and a written report are required.
Prerequisite: CH 465/466 or permission of
faculty sponsor.
CH 480 Vitamins and Minerals 3 cr.
Study of the biochemistry of vitamins and minerals.
Topics include deficiency and toxicity symptoms,
mechanism of vitamin and mineral action, and vitamins
and cancer. Prerequisite: CH 305. Recommended:
BI 270 and BI 302.
CH 491, 492, 493, 494 Independent Study 1-3 cr.
An opportunity for qualified and capable students to
do independent work in chemistry. Hours and credit
arranged by the instructor.
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