CHEMISTRY
FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall:
CHEM 101#
MATH course (level determined by the placement test)
ENGL course (level determined by the placement test)
Spring:
CHEM 102
MATH 120 or MATH 202 (if MATH 201 was taken 1st semester)
ENGL course (if not taken in fall semester)
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall:
CHEM 209
MATH 201 or CHEM 215**
PHYS 101 or 203
Spring:
CHEM 210
MATH 202
PHYS 102 or 204
CHEM 270
COMMENTS:
Students considering majoring in Chemistry are required to enroll in CHEM 101 in the freshman fall semester. They should consult the CHEM 101 coordinator if an exemption to the math prerequisite is required.
# CHEM 101 is offered in the fall only.
Freshmen are invited to enroll in a particular section of CHEM 101 based on their previous experience and potential interest. If a scheduling problem should arise due to this sectioning, please call the CHEM 101 Coordinator for advice.
Potential Chemistry majors should be strongly encouraged to take a math course in their first semester. All Chemistry majors are encouraged to complete Calculus (MATH 201 and 202) by the end of their sophomore year.
For the fall semester, students with Level I placement on the Basic Math Skills Inventory should enroll in MATH 099, students with Level II placement should enroll in MATH 120, and students with Level III placement should enroll in MATH 201.
PHYS 101 and 102 or 203 and 204 should be taken in the freshman or sophomore year. ** If calculus is completed freshman year.
NOTES:
Students interested in Pre-Dental, Pre-Medicine, or Pre-Veterinary programs should also refer to the entry for the Health Professions Program.
Students planning to enroll in the Secondary Education Program should contact Dr. Tom Bogar, Program Coordinator, for an advising appointment: 301-696-3773; bogar@hood.edu.
Chemistry majors who wish to study abroad in the sophomore or junior year should take this into consideration when planning their schedules.
Very highly qualified students, who have completed an AP course in chemistry in high school and scored a 4 or 5 on the AP-Chemistry Exam or who have completed an IB curriculum with a score of 5 or better on the IB exam in chemistry may consider enrolling in CHEM 209 or CHEM 215 during their first semester. Students requesting this advanced placement must consult with the chair of the Department of Chemistry and Physics before classes begin to have their exemption from CHEM 101 and/or 102 approved by the department.
Any questions concerning registration for chemistry majors should be directed to Chris Stromberg, Hodson 246, at 301-696-3678, or Kevin Bennett, Hodson 244, at 301-696-3682. The CHEM 101/102 Coordinator is Karen Borgsmiller, 258 Hodson, at 301-696-3891.
CHEMISTRY MAJOR
REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS ENTERING HOOD IN 2010-2011
The chemistry major requires a minimum of 42 credits in chemistry, with 34 credits at the 200-level or above. Students may take a maximum of 60 credits in chemistry including 100-level courses. A minimum of 12 credits of chemistry courses must be completed at Hood.
REQUIRED COURSES
_____ (4) CHEM 101 General Chemistry I
_____ (4) CHEM 102 General Chemistry II
_____ (4) CHEM 209 Organic Chemistry I
_____ (4) CHEM 210 Organic Chemistry II
_____ (4) CHEM 215 Quantitative Analysis
_____ (2) CHEM 270 Chemical Literature
_____ (4) CHEM 301 Biological Chemistry I
_____ (4) CHEM 324 Instrumental Methods of Analysis
_____ (3) CHEM 405 Inorganic Chemistry
_____ (3) CHEM 431 Physical
_____ (3) CHEM 432 Physical
_____ (1) CHEM 433 Physical
_____ (1) CHEM 434 Physical
_____ (1) CHEM 470 Seminar
_____ (4) MATH 201 Calculus
_____ (4) MATH 202 Calculus
_____ (4) PHYS 101 General Physics or (4) PHYS 203 Introductory Physics I
_____ (4) PHYS 102 General Physics or (4) PHYS 204 Introductory Physics II
RECOMMENDED COURSES FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO PURSUE MEDICINE OR ALLIED HEALTH FIELDS:
_____ (3) CHEM 402 Biological Chemistry II
_____ (1) CHEM 403 Biological Chemistry Laboratory
_____ (3) CHEM 410 Advanced Organic Chemistry
_____ (4) BIOL 203 Intro to Cell Biology and Genetics
_____ (4) BIOL 307 Human Anatomy and Physiology
_____ (4) BIOL 331 Microbiology
SECONDARY EDUCATION
In addition to meeting the requirements specified by the Department of Education at Hood, students seeking secondary education certification must complete the following courses:
_____ (4) BIOL 110-129 Biological Inquiry
_____ (4) BIOL 202 Physiology of Plants and Animals