Chemistry and Biochemistry
Nicholas J. Greco, Chair
grecon@wcsu.edu
Science Building 323, Midtown Campus
(203) 837-8440
Merisa Williams, Department Secretary
williamsm@wcsu.edu
Science Building 324, Midtown campus
(203) 837- 8669
Faculty
| N. Greco, Chair | D. Baluha | J. Prieto |
| F. Robertson | P. Secondo | R. Selzer |
| B. Stankus |
Adjunct Faculty
| J. Devito | T. DiGaetano | D. Emert |
| W. Iannuccilli | S. Madison | G. Merritt |
| L. Passaro | F. Tagliaferro | D. Wolanin |
Overview
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry provides the background necessary for graduate education, industrial careers and the allied health professions such as medicine, nursing, dental, etc. The chemistry program and the biochemistry option are both accredited by the American Chemical Society.
Mission
Consistent with the university’s mission to serve as an accessible, responsive and creative intellectual resource for the people and institutions of Connecticut, the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry endeavors to provide a thorough, modern education in chemistry that is tailored to the individual student’s background and career objectives. The chemistry major and the biochemistry option are both accredited by the American Chemical Society.
Objectives
To accomplish this mission, the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry:
• Continues to offer our students the highest quality undergraduate programs in chemistry and biochemistry.
• Emphasizes laboratory techniques throughout the undergraduate curriculum to develop students’ synthetic, analytical, instrumental and computational skills.
• Provides laboratory experiences using modern instrumentation and data reduction methods.
• Provides a personalized learning environment through faculty mentored undergraduate research opportunities and cooperative education research.
• Prepares students for graduate education in the sciences, the health professions and other fields of interest.
• Assists students in discerning appropriate careers through diligent advising.
• Provides chemical training necessary for nursing and community health students.
• Fosters the growth and development of faculty through research, attendance at professional meetings, and publication and presentation of scholarly work.
• Continues to collaborate with chemical industry professionals in the tri-state area to support professional growth of faculty as well as research opportunities for the students.
• Expresses its strong commitment to public service by collaborating with regional elementary, junior and senior high school educators to promote science education. Assesses entering students’ backgrounds in math and science to place students in appropriate chemistry courses.
Learning Outcomes
At their completion of their degree in Chemistry:
- Students will demonstrate a proficiency in a majority of the six main branches of Chemistry (including: General Chemistry; Organic Chemistry; Analytical Chemistry; Biochemistry; Inorganic Chemistry and Physical Chemistry).
- Students will demonstrate competence in the use of practical chemical laboratory safety, techniques and skills.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to utilize scientific literature in academic and independent research.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to clearly disseminate scientific information in a written format.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to clearly disseminate scientific information in a verbal format.
DEGREE PROGRAMS IN CHEMISTRY
Bachelor of Science
Chemistry
Chemistry, ACS Approved
Chemistry with Biochemistry Option,
Chemistry with Biochemistry Option, ACS Approved
Secondary Education: Chemistry
Minor Program
Chemistry
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (B.S.)
Description: The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry provides the background necessary for graduate education and careers in industrial chemistry, technology, and the allied health professions such as medicine.
Degree Requirements
All degrees at WCSU require 120 semester hours (SH). This includes major requirements, general education requirements, and electives. This structure provides room for minors, internships, and study abroad.
Required Courses in the Major: 45-50 (SH).
| CHE 110 General Chemistry I | 4 SH | |
| CHE 111 General Chemistry II | 4 SH | |
| CHE 205 Analytic Chemistry Lecture | 3 SH | |
| CHE 206 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory | 1 SH | |
| CHE 210 Organic Chemistry I | 4 SH | |
| CHE 211 Organic Chemistry II | 4 SH | |
| CHE 250 Chemistry Seminar (minimum of 2 semesters) | 1 SH | |
| CHE 300 Physical Chemistry I | 4 SH | |
| CHE 301 Physical Chemistry II | 4 SH | |
| CHE 311 Inorganic Chemistry | 4 SH | |
| CHE 400 Instrumental Analysis Lecture | 3 SH | |
| CHE 401 Instrumental Analysis Lab | 2 SH | |
| Research Options | ||
| CHE 297 Cooperative Education Research OR | 12 SH | |
| CHE 430 Senior Research AND | 4 SH | |
| Adv. Elective: One of these MAT 272, MAT 281, MAT 282, CHE 340, CHE 415, CHE 420, CHE 421 or other approved course. | 3 SH | |
| MAJOR DESIGNATED GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES | ||
| MAT 181 Calculus I OR MAT 170 + MAT 171 | 4-7 SH | |
| MAT 182 Calculus II | 4 SH | |
| PHY 110 General Physics (with Calculus) (pre-req MAT 182) | 4 SH | |
| PHY 111 General Physics II (with Calculus) (pre-req MAT 182) | 4 SH | |
| Minimum GPA for the BS in Chemistry = 2.0. | ||
General Education: All students must complete the General Education curriculum. The WCSU General Education curriculum invites students to encounter a broad range of topics and skills in the liberal arts and sciences. The system requires students to successfully complete a minimum of 40 semester hours split across eleven learning areas. Generally, students can satisfy the requirements for a given learning area with any course they choose within that area; some programs of study may require specific Major Designated General Education Courses; if so, they will be listed with the program requirements. Additionally, the Racial Justice and Global Diversity requirements may be completed with courses which are part of the program requirements. For a complete description of the General Education program, follow this link: https://catalogs.wcsu.edu/ugrad/academic-programs-degrees/
Electives: All degrees require 120 semester hours. Elective credits are opportunities for minors, internships, study abroad, and just following general interests. We encourage all students to speak with their advisors about great opportunities for their elective courses.
Sample Four Year Plan: BS Chemistry: Non-ACS Degree
Four-year plans are suggestions. Plans change. Consult your advisor to adjust your plan.
| Semester 1 | SH | Semester 2 | SH |
| Gen Ed: First Year Experience | 1 | Gen. Ed: Personal Wellness | 2 |
| CHE 110 General Chemistry I | 4 | CHE 111 General Chemistry II | 4 |
| MAT 181 Calculus I* OR MAT 133 Precalculus | 4 | MAT 182 Calculus II OR MAT 181 Calculus I | 4 |
| Gen Ed: Speech Communication | 3 | Gen Ed: Arts | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | COMP 101 Intro to Comp/Rhetoric** | 3 |
| Semester 3 | SH | Semester 4 | SH |
| CHE 210 Organic Chemistry I | 4 | CHE 211 Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| PHY 110 General Physics (calc) I *** | 4 | PHY 111 General Physics (calc) II | 4 |
| CHE 205 Analytic Chemistry Lecture | 3 | Gen Ed: Writing & Information Literacy | 3 |
| CHE 206 Analytic Chemistry Lab | 1 | CHE 250 Chemistry Seminar | .5 |
| MAT 182 Calculus OR Elective | 3-4 | Elective | 3 |
| Semester 5 | Semester 6 | ||
| CHE 300 Physical Chemistry I | 4 | CHE 301 Physical Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHE 311 Inorganic Chemistry | 4 | CHE 250 Chemistry Seminar | .5 |
| Gen Ed: Arts or Humanities | 3 | Gen Ed: Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Gen Ed: Humanities | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| Elective | 3 | ||
| Semester 7 | Semester 8 | ||
| CHE 297 Cooperative Education Research |
7-12 | CHE 400 Instrumental Analysis Lecture | 3 |
| OR | CHE 401 Instrumental Analysis Lab | 2 | |
| CHE 430 Senior Research AND Advanced Chem. Elective | Gen Ed: Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Electives | 3-8 | Gen Ed: Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| Total Credits Required for the BS in Chemistry = 120; Minimum GPA 2.0. | |||
*Math placement score determines eligibility for MAT 133 or MAT 181. Students placing into MAT 100 (Intermediate Mathematics) are strongly encouraged to complete this requirement the summer prior to admission.
**COMP 101 may be taken in Semester 1 or Semester 2.
***MAT 182 CALC II is a pre-req for PHY 110.
Description: The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry provides the background necessary for graduate education and careers in industrial chemistry, technology, and the allied health professions such as medicine.
Degree Requirements
All degrees at WCSU require 120 semester hours (SH). This includes major requirements, general education requirements, and electives. This structure provides room for minors, internships, and study abroad.
Required Courses in the Major: 45 (SH).
| CHE 110 General Chemistry I | 4 SH |
| CHE 111 General Chemistry II | 4 SH |
| CHE 205 Analytic Chemistry Lecture | 3 SH |
| CHE 206 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory | 1 SH |
| CHE 210 Organic Chemistry I | 4 SH |
| CHE 211 Organic Chemistry II | 4 SH |
| CHE 250 Chemistry Seminar (minimum of 2 semesters) | 1 SH |
| CHE 300 Physical Chemistry I | 4 SH |
| CHE 301 Physical Chemistry II | 4 SH |
| CHE 311 Inorganic Chemistry | 4 SH |
| CHE 400 Instrumental Analysis Lecture | 3 SH |
| CHE 401 Instrumental Analysis Lab | 2 SH |
| CHE 421 Biochemistry Lecture | 3 SH |
| CHE 430 Senior Research in Chemistry | 4 SH |
| MAJOR DESIGNATED GEERAL EDUCATION COURSES | |
| MAT 181 Calculus I OR MAT 170 + MAT 171 | 4 – 7 SH |
| MAT 182 Calculus II | 4 SH |
| PHY 110 General Physics (with Calculus) | 4 SH |
| PHY 111 General Physics II (with Calculus) | 4 SH |
| Minimum GPA for the BS in Chemistry = 2.0. | |
General Education: All students must complete the General Education curriculum. The WCSU General Education curriculum invites students to encounter a broad range of topics and skills in the liberal arts and sciences. The system requires students to successfully complete a minimum of 40 semester hours split across eleven learning areas. Generally, students can satisfy the requirements for a given learning area with any course they choose within that area; some programs of study may require specific Major Designated General Education Courses; if so, they will be listed with the program requirements. Additionally, the Racial Justice and Global Diversity requirements may be completed with courses which are part of the program requirements. For a complete description of the General Education program, follow this link: https://catalogs.wcsu.edu/ugrad/academic-programs-degrees/
Electives: All degrees require 120 semester hours. Elective credits are opportunities for minors, internships, study abroad, and just following general interests. We encourage all students to speak with their advisors about great opportunities for their elective courses.
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Sample Four Year Plan: BS Chemistry: ACS Degree
Four-year plans are suggestions. Plans change. Consult your advisor to adjust your plan.
| Semester 1 | SH | Semester 2 | SH |
| Gen Ed: First Year Experience | 1 | Gen Ed: Personal Wellness | 2 |
| CHE 110 General Chemistry I | 4 | CHE 111 General Chemistry II | 4 |
| MAT 181 Calculus I* OR MAT 133 Pre-calculus | 4 | MAT 182 Calculus II OR MAT 181 Calculus I | 4 |
| Gen Ed: Speech Communication | 3 | Gen Ed: Arts | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | COMP 101 Intro to Comp/Rhetoric** | 3 |
| Semester 3 | SH | Semester 4 | SH |
| CHE 210 Organic Chemistry I | 4 | CHE 211 Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| PHY 110 General Physics (calc) I*** | 4 | PHY 111 General Physics (calc) II | 4 |
| CHE 205 Analytic Chemistry Lecture | 3 | Gen Ed: Writing & Information Literacy | 3 |
| CHE 206 Analytic Chemistry Lab | 1 | CHE 250 Chemistry Seminar | .5 |
| MAT 182 Calculus II OR Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Semester 5 | SH | Semester 6 | SH |
| CHE 300 Physical Chemistry I | 4 | CHE 301 Physical Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHE 311 Inorganic Chemistry | 4 | CHE 250 Chemistry Seminar | .5 |
| CHE 421 Biochemistry Lecture | 3 | Gen Ed: Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| Gen Ed: Arts or Humanities | 3 | Gen Ed: Humanities | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| Elective | 3 | ||
| Semester 7 | Semester 8 | ||
| CHE 430 Senior Research | 4 | CHE 400 Instrumental Analysis Lecture | 3 |
| Gen Ed: Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 | CHE 401 Instrumental Analysis Lab | 2 |
| Elective | 3 | Gen Ed: Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 2 | Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits Required for the BS in Chemistry = 120; Minimum GPA 2.0. | |||
*Math placement score determines eligibility for MAT 133. Students placing into MAT 100 (Intermediate Mathematics) are strongly encouraged to complete this requirement the summer prior to admission.
**COMP 101 may be taken in Semester 1 or Semester 2.
***MAT 182 CALC II is a pre-req for PHY 110.
BS Chemistry: Biochemistry Option, Non-ACS Degree
Description: The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry provides the background necessary for graduate education and careers in industrial chemistry, biotechnology, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences and the allied health professions such as medicine.
Degree Requirements
All degrees at WCSU require 120 semester hours (SH). This includes major requirements, general education requirements, and electives. This structure provides room for minors, internships, and study abroad.
Required Courses in the Major: 52-57 (SH)
| CHE 110 General Chemistry I | 4 SH |
| CHE 111 General Chemistry II | 4 SH |
| CHE 205 Analytic Chemistry Lecture | 3 SH |
| CHE 206 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory | 1 SH |
| CHE 210 Organic Chemistry I | 4 SH |
| CHE 211 Organic Chemistry II | 4 SH |
| CHE 250 Chemistry Seminar (minimum of 2 semesters) | .5 SH |
| CHE 300 Physical Chemistry I | 4 SH |
| CHE 301 Physical Chemistry II | 4 SH |
| CHE 421 Biochemistry Lecture I | 3 SH |
| CHE 422 Biochemistry Lecture II | 3 SH |
| CHE 431 Biochemistry Lab | 2 SH |
| BIO 103 General Biology I | 4 SH |
| BIO 104 General Biology II | 4 SH |
| Research Options | |
| CHE 297 Cooperative Education Research OR | 12 SH |
| CHE 430 Senior Research AND | 4 SH |
| Adv. Elective: One of these CHE 320, CHE 400, CHE 420, CHE 438, BIO 300, BIO 310, BIO 318 or other approved course. | 3 SH |
| MAJOR DESIGNATED GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES | |
| MAT 181 Calculus I or MAT 170 + MAT 171 | 4 -7 SH |
| MAT 182 Calculus II | 4 SH |
| PHY 110 General Physics (with Calculus) | 4 SH |
| PHY 111 General Physics II (with Calculus) | 4 SH |
| Minimum GPA for the BS in Chemistry = 2.0. | |
General Education: All students must complete the General Education curriculum. The WCSU General Education curriculum invites students to encounter a broad range of topics and skills in the liberal arts and sciences. The system requires students to successfully complete a minimum of 40 semester hours split across eleven learning areas. Generally, students can satisfy the requirements for a given learning area with any course they choose within that area; some programs of study may require specific Major Designated General Education Courses; if so, they will be listed with the program requirements. Additionally, the Racial Justice and Global Diversity requirements may be completed with courses which are part of the program requirements. For a complete description of the General Education program, follow this link: https://catalogs.wcsu.edu/ugrad/academic-programs-degrees/
Electives: All degrees require 120 semester hours. Elective credits are opportunities for minors, internships, study abroad, and just following general interests. We encourage all students to speak with their advisors about great opportunities for their elective courses.
Sample Four Year Plan: BS Chemistry: Biochemistry Option, Non-ACS Degree
Four-year plans are suggestions. Plans change. Consult your advisor to adjust your plan.
| Semester 1 | SH | Semester 2 | SH |
| Gen Ed: First Year Experience | 1 | Gen Ed: Arts | 3 |
| CHE 110 General Chemistry I | 4 | CHE 111 General Chemistry II | 4 |
| MAT 181 Calculus I OR MAT 133 Precalculus* | 4 | MAT 181 Calculus I OR MAT 182 Calculus II | 4 |
| BIO 103 General Biology I | 4 | BIO 104 General Biology II | 4 |
| COMP 101 Intro to Comp/Rhetoric** | 3 | ||
| Semester 3 | SH | Semester 4 | SH |
| CHE 210 Organic Chem I | 4 | CHE 211 Organic Chem II | 4 |
| PHY 110 General Physics (calc) I *** | 4 | PHY 111 General Physics (calc) II | 4 |
| MAT 182 Calculus II OR Elective | 3-4 | Gen Ed: Writing & Information Literacy | 3 |
| Gen Ed: Arts or Humanities | 3 | Gen Ed: Humanities | 3 |
| Gen Ed: Personal Wellness | 2 | CHE 250 Chemistry Seminar | .5 |
| Semester 5 | SH | Semester 6 | SH |
| CHE 205 Analytic Chemistry Lecture | 3 | CHE 250 Chemistry Seminar | .5 |
| CHE 206 Analytic Chemistry Lab | 1 | CHE 422 Biochemistry Lecture II | 3 |
| CHE 421 Biochemistry Lecture | 3 | CHE 431 Biochemistry Lab | 2 |
| Gen Ed: Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 | Gen Ed: Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| Gen Ed: Speech Communication | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| Semester 7 | Semester 8 | ||
| CHE 300 Physical Chemistry I | 4 | CHE 301 Physical Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHE 297 Cooperative Education Research OR CHE 430 Senior Research AND Advanced Chem Elective |
7-12 | Gen Ed: Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| Electives | 2-4 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| Elective | 3 | ||
| Total Credits Required for the BS in Chemistry = 120; Minimum GPA 2.0. | |||
*Math placement score determines eligibility for MAT 133 and MAT 181. Students placing into MAT 100 (Intermediate Mathematics) are strongly encouraged to complete this requirement the summer prior to admission.
**COMP 101 may be taken in Semester 1 or Semester 2.
***MAT 182 CALC II is a pre-req for PHY 110.
BS Chemistry: Biochemistry Option, ACS Degree
Description: The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry provides the background necessary for graduate education and careers in industrial chemistry, biotechnology, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences and the allied health professions such as medicine.
Degree Requirements
All degrees at WCSU require 120 semester hours (SH). This includes major requirements, general education requirements, and electives. This structure provides room for minors, internships, and study abroad.
Required Courses in the Major: 53 (SH).
| CHE 110 General Chemistry I | 4 SH |
| CHE 111 General Chemistry I | 4 SH |
| CHE 205 Analytic Chemistry Lecture | 3 SH |
| CHE 206 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory | 1 SH |
| CHE 210 Organic Chemistry I | 4 SH |
| CHE 211 Organic Chemistry II | 4 SH |
| CHE 250 Chemistry Seminar (minimum of 2 semesters) | .5 SH |
| CHE 300 Physical Chemistry I | 4 SH |
| CHE 301 Physical Chemistry II | 4 SH |
| CHE 311 Inorganic Chemistry | 4 SH |
| CHE 421 Biochemistry Lecture I | 3 SH |
| CHE 422 Biochemistry Lecture II | 3 SH |
| CHE 431 Biochemistry Lab | 2 SH |
| BIO 103 General Biology I | 4 SH |
| BIO 104 General Biology II | 4 SH |
| CHE 430 Senior Research in Chemistry | 4 SH |
| MAJOR DESIGNATED GENERAL EDUCAITON COURSES | |
| MAT 181 Calculus I or MAT 170 + MAT 171 | 4 -7 SH |
| MAT 182 Calculus II | 4 SH |
| PHY 110 General Physics (with Calculus) | 4 SH |
| PHY 111 General Physics II (with Calculus) | 4 SH |
| Minimum GPA for the BS in Chemistry = 2.0. | |
General Education: All students must complete the General Education curriculum. The WCSU General Education curriculum invites students to encounter a broad range of topics and skills in the liberal arts and sciences. The system requires students to successfully complete a minimum of 40 semester hours split across eleven learning areas. Generally, students can satisfy the requirements for a given learning area with any course they choose within that area; some programs of study may require specific Major Designated General Education Courses; if so, they will be listed with the program requirements. Additionally, the Racial Justice and Global Diversity requirements may be completed with courses which are part of the program requirements. For a complete description of the General Education program, follow this link: https://catalogs.wcsu.edu/ugrad/academic-programs-degrees/
Electives: All degrees require 120 semester hours. Elective credits are opportunities for minors, internships, study abroad, and just following general interests. We encourage all students to speak with their advisors about great opportunities for their elective courses.
Sample Four Year Plan: BS Chemistry: Biochemistry Option, ACS Degree
Four-year plans are suggestions. Plans change. Consult your advisor to adjust your plan.
| Semester 1 | SH | Semester 2 | SH |
| Gen Ed: First Year Experience | 1 | Gen Ed: Arts | 3 |
| CHE 110 General Chemistry I | 4 | CHE 111 General Chemistry II | 4 |
| MAT 181 Calculus I OR MAT 133 Precalculus* | 4 | MAT 182 Calculus II OR MAT 181 Calculus I | 4 |
| BIO 103 General Biology I | 4 | BIO 104 General Biology II | 4 |
| COMP 101 Intro to Comp/Rhetoric** | 3 | ||
| Semester 3 | SH | Semester 4 | SH |
| CHE 210 Organic Chemistry I | 4 | CHE 211 Organic Chem II | 4 |
| PHY 110 General Physics (calc) I*** | 4 | PHY 111 General Physics (calc) II | 4 |
| MAT 182 Calculus II OR Elective | 3-4 | Gen Ed: Writing & Information Literacy | 3 |
| Gen Ed: Arts or Humanities | 3 | Gen Ed: Humanities | 3 |
| Gen Ed: Personal Wellness | 2 | CHE 250 Chemistry Seminar | .5 |
| Semester 5 | SH | Semester 6 | SH |
| CHE 205 Analytic Chemistry Lecture | 3 | CHE 250 Chemistry Seminar | .5 |
| CHE 206 Analytic Chemistry Lab | 1 | CHE 422 Biochemistry Lecture II | 3 |
| CHE 421 Biochemistry Lecture | 3 | CHE 431 Biochemistry Lab | 2 |
| Gen Ed: Speech Communication | 3 | Gen Ed: Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| Semester 7 | SH | Semester 8 | SH |
| CHE 430 Senior Research | 4 | CHE 301 Physical Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHE 300 Physical Chemistry I | 4 | Gen Ed: Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| CHE 311 Inorganic Chemistry | 4 | Elective | 3 |
| Gen Ed: Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | ||
| Total Credits Required for the BS in Chemistry = 120; Minimum GPA 2.0. | |||
*Math placement score determines eligibility for MAT 133 or MAT 181. Students placing into MAT 100 (Intermediate Mathematics) are strongly encouraged to complete this requirement the summer prior to admission.
**COMP 101 may be taken in Semester 1 or Semester 2.
**MAT 182 CALC II is a pre-req for PHY 110.
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education–Chemistry (B.S.)
Description: This degree provides a biology/education curriculum that imparts a broad base of knowledge about chemistry, so that students have the foundational knowledge they need to educate others.
Degree Requirements
All degrees at WCSU require 120 semester hours (SH). This includes major requirements, general education requirements, and electives. This structure provides room for minors, internships, and study abroad.
Required Courses in the Major: 40-43 (SH).
| CHEMISTRY CORE |
|
| MAT 181 Calculus I OR MAT 170 + MAT 171 | 4 – 7 SH |
| MAT 182 Calculus II | 4 SH |
| CHE 110 General Chemistry I | 4 SH |
| CHE 111 General Chemistry II | 4 SH |
| CHE 205 Analytic Chemistry Lecture | 3 SH |
| CHE 206 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory | 1 SH |
| CHE 210 Organic Chemistry I | 4 SH |
| CHE 211 Organic Chemistry II | 4 SH |
| CHE 250 Chemistry Seminar (minimum of 2 semesters) | .5 SH |
| CHE 300 Physical Chemistry I | 4 SH |
| CHE 301 Physical Chemistry II | 4 SH |
| CHE 421 Biochemistry Lecture I | 3 SH |
| Senior Presentation | 0 SH |
| MAJOR DESIGNATED GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES | |
| PHY 110 General Physics (with Calculus) | 4 SH |
| PHY 111 General Physics II (with Calculus) | 4 SH |
| Fine Arts: Creative Process | 3 SH |
| HIS 148 or 149 American History | 3 SH |
| ENG Literature Course (Any) | 3 SH |
| CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS | |
| ED 206 Introduction to Education | 3 SH |
| ED 212 Educational Psychology: Childhood & Adolescence II | 3 SH |
| HPX 215 Health Issues in Schools | 3 SH |
| EPY 405 Intro to Special Education | 3 SH |
| ED 385 Methods of Teaching in Secondary Schools co-req ED 386 | 3 SH |
| ED 386 Secondary Education Professional Dev. Experience co-req ED 385 | 1 SH |
| ED 440 Integrating Language | 3 SH |
| ED 447 Teaching in Secondary Schools | 3 SH |
| ED 340 Assessment of Teaching Strategies | 1 SH |
| ED 342 Student Teaching Secondary Education (Grade 7-12) | 12 SH |
| Minimum GPA for the BS Secondary Ed in Chemistry = 3.0. | |
General Education: All students must complete the General Education curriculum. The WCSU General Education curriculum invites students to encounter a broad range of topics and skills in the liberal arts and sciences. The system requires students to successfully complete a minimum of 40 semester hours split across eleven learning areas. Generally, students can satisfy the requirements for a given learning area with any course they choose within that area; some programs of study may require specific Major Designated General Education Courses; if so, they will be listed with the program requirements. Additionally, the Racial Justice and Global Diversity requirements may be completed with courses which are part of the program requirements. For a complete description of the General Education program, follow this link: https://catalogs.wcsu.edu/ugrad/academic-programs-degrees/
Electives: All degrees require 120 semester hours. Elective credits are opportunities for minors, internships, study abroad, and just following general interests. We encourage all students to speak with their advisors about great opportunities for their elective courses.
Sample Four Year Plan: BS Secondary Education: Chemistry
Four-year plans are suggestions. Plans change. Consult your advisor to adjust your plan.
| Semester 1 | SH | Semester 2 | SH | |
| Gen Ed: First Year Experience | 1 | Gen Ed: Fine Arts | 3 | |
| CHE 110 General Chemistry I | 4 | CHE 111 General Chemistry II | 4 | |
| MAT 181 Calculus I* | 4 | MAT 182 Calculus II | 4 | |
| Gen Ed: Arts or Humanities** | 3 | Elective** | 3 | |
| COMP 101 Intro to Comp/Rhetoric | 3 | Gen Ed: Personal Wellness | 2 | |
| Semester 3 | SH | Semester 4 | SH | |
| CHE 210 Organic Chemistry I | 4 | CHE 211 Organic Chemistry II | 4 | |
| CHE 205 Analytic Chemistry Lecture | 3 | CHE 250 Chemistry Seminar | .5 | |
| CHE 206 Analy. Chem Lab | 1 | HPX 215 Health Issues in Schools | 3 | |
| PHY 110 General Physics* | 4 | PHY 111 General Physics (calc) II | 4 | |
| ED 206 Intro to Education | 3 | ED 212 Educational Psychology: Childhood & Adolescence II | 3 | |
| Semester 5 | SH | Semester 6 | SH | |
| CHE 300 Physical Chemistry I | 4 | CHE 301 Physical Chemistry II | 4 | |
| CHE 421 Biochemistry Lecture I | 3 | CHE 250 Chemistry Seminar | .5 | |
| HIS 148 OR 149 American History | 3 | Gen Ed: Mathematical Reasoning | 3 | |
| Gen Ed: Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 | CHE Research Presentation *** | 0 | |
| COMP 102 Comp II: Modes of Research | 3 | Gen Ed: Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |||
| Elective | 4 | |||
| Semester 7 | SH | Semester 8 | SH | |
| EPY 405 Intro to Special Education | 3 | ED 340 Assessment of Teaching Strategies | 1 | |
| ED 385 Methods of Teaching in Secondary Schools | 3 | ED 342 Student Teaching Secondary Education (Grade 7-12) | 12 | |
| ED 386 Secondary Education Professional Dev. Exp. | 1 | |||
| ED 440 Integrating Language | 3 | |||
| ED 442 Teaching Science in Secondary Schools | 3 | |||
| Total Credits Required for the BS Secondary Ed: Chemistry = 120; Minimum GPA 3.0. | ||||
*MAT 182 CALC II is a pre-req for PHY 110-111. Students who need a pre-calculus foundation are strongly encouraged to complete this requirement before they start this degree.
**The BS Secondary Ed: Chemistry requires students to study a language other than English to at least the elementary level II. Students who have completed three years of a language other than English in high school with an overall “C” average or completed a total of four years of two languages other than English in high school with an overall “B” average have met this requirement.
***Secondary Education Students should work with their Chemistry Advisor to develop a research experience appropriate for their field.
See the Department of Education and Educational Psychology within the School of Professional Studies.
Please see your advisor to review all program requirements.
Twenty semester hours (20 SH) of chemistry distributed as follows:
Required Courses (15 SH):
CHE 110 General Chemistry I
CHE 111 General Chemistry II
CHE 205 Analytical Chemistry Lecture
CHE 210 Organic Chemistry I
Five (5) credits from the following approved courses:
CHE 206 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
CHE 211 Organic Chemistry II
CHE 300 Physical Chemistry
CHE 301 Physical Chemistry II
CHE 311 Inorganic Chemistry
CHE 421 Biochemistry I Lecture