Goucher College 2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalogue

Dec 11, 2024

Goucher College 2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalogue PLEASE NOTE: This is an archived catalog. Programs are subject to change each academic year.

Chemistry Major

Students should check all courses for the accompanying prerequisites.

Courses required for the major are:

In addition, 6 credits from the following list

CHE 330 - Organic Chemistry III (2 Cr.)
CHE 341 - Biochemistry (4 Cr.) *
CHE 442 - Techniques in Biochemistry (2 Cr.)
CHE 370 - Environmental and Green Chemistry w/Lab (4 Cr.)
CHE 372 - Inorganic Chemistry (4 Cr.)
CHE 473 - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (2 Cr.)
CHE 380 - Medicinal Chemistry (2 Cr.)
CHE 391H - Advanced Topics in Chemistry, Honors (2 Cr.)
*Note that these courses may only be counted towards a single major or minor.

The Chemistry Major with ACS Certification

Courses required for the ACS certified major are:

CHE 111 - Principles of Chemistry I with Lab (4 Cr.)
CHE 151 - Principles of Chemistry II with Lab (4 Cr.)
CHE 230 - Organic Chemistry I with Lab (4 Cr.)
CHE 235 - Organic Chemistry II with Lab (4 Cr.)
CHE 245 - Chemical Information Literacy (1 Cr.)
CHE 340 - Biophysical Chemistry with Lab (4 Cr.)
CHE 341 - Biochemistry (4 Cr.) *
CHE 442 - Techniques in Biochemistry (2 Cr.)
* OR CHE 473 - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (2 Cr.)
CHE 355 - Modern Methods of Chemical Analysis and Lab (4 Cr.)
CHE 372 - Inorganic Chemistry (4 Cr.)
CHE 465 - Quantum Chemistry & Spectroscopy w/Lab (4 Cr.)
CHE 495Y - Independent Work in Chemistry (2-4 Cr.)
MA 172 - Calculus through Data and Modeling (4 Cr.) OR MA 170 Calculus I (4 Cr.) (COURSE INACTIVE) AND MA 180 - Calculus II (4 Cr.)
PHY 115 - Principles of Physics I (4 Cr.) OR PHY 125 - General Physics I (4 Cr.)
PHY 116 - Principles of Physics II (4 Cr.) OR PHY 126 - General Physics II (4 Cr.)
*Note that this course may only be counted toward a single major or minor.

Note - That MA 170 (COURSE INACTIVE) and MA 180 must be taken before CHE 265.

In addition, two courses from the following list

Students will complete the Writing in Discipline (WID) requirement through writing and revising (if necessary) a lab report in one of the following courses:

CHE 442 * - Techniques in Biochemistry (2 Cr.)
CHE 355 - Modern Methods of Chemical Analysis and Lab (4 Cr.)
CHE 465 - Quantum Chemistry & Spectroscopy w/Lab (4 Cr.)
CHE 473 - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (2 Cr.)

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 programs of Chemistry and Education as early as possible in their academic careers for certification requirements in education. For certification requirements, see description under Secondary Education Certification, Grades 7-12 .

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 495Y.