Goucher College 2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalogue

Apr 17, 2024

Goucher College 2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalogue PLEASE NOTE: This is an archived catalog. Programs are subject to change each academic year.

Chemistry Major

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Students should check all courses for the accompanying prerequisites.

*effective Fall 2014 the requirements for the Chemistry Major are changing. Follow this link to see the new requirements: Chemistry Major New (effective Fall 2014)

Courses required for the major are:

And additional 13 credits from the following courses

At least two credits of which must come from CHE 342 *, CHE 356 , or CHE 373 :

In addition

Students are required to demonstrate writing proficiency in the major in one of the following courses by the end of their junior year:

CHE 265L - Physical Chemistry Fundamentals I: Laboratory (2 Cr.)
CHE 266L - Physical Chemistry Fundamentals II: Laboratory (2 Cr.)
CHE 342* - Techniques in Biochemistry (2 Cr.)
CHE 346* - Techniques in Biochemistry II: Laboratory (2 Cr.)
CHE 356 - Modern Methods of Chemical Analysis Laboratory (2 Cr.)
CHE 373 - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (2 Cr.)
CHE 395Y - Independent Work in Chemistry (2-4 Cr.)
*Note that these courses may only be counted toward a single major or minor.

The Chemistry Major with ACS Certification

Courses required for the ACS certified major are:

Three of the following four courses:

CHE 265L - Physical Chemistry Fundamentals I: Laboratory (2 Cr.)
CHE 266L - Physical Chemistry Fundamentals II: Laboratory (2 Cr.)
CHE 342* - Techniques in Biochemistry (2 Cr.)
CHE 373 - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (2 Cr.)
*Note that this course may only be counted toward a single major or minor.

Note:

That MA 170 and MA 180 must be taken before CHE 265 or CHE 266 .

Concentration in Secondary Education With Certification in Chemistry

Students planning to teach chemistry in secondary schools after graduation should consult with the chairs of the Departments of Chemistry and Education as early as possible in their academic careers for certification requirements in education. For certification requirements, see description under the Education Department .

Honors in the Major

Students must complete an ACS certified major with a minimum GPA of 3.5 in courses in chemistry, mathematics, and physics required for the major. Students must also receive a grade of A or A- in CHE 395Y.