Chemistry B.S.

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Minimum Requirements for Chemistry B.S.: 120 credits

Optional Concentrations: Biochemistry, Environmental Chemistry

American Chemistry Society-approved

Students must earn a C- grade or better in each course.

Credits
General
Complete the general university requirements.
General Education Requirements
Complete the general education requirements.36-40
As part of the general education requirements, complete the following:
MATH F251X
Calculus I
PHYS F123X
and PHYS F124X
College Physics I
and College Physics II
or PHYS F211X
and PHYS F212X
 General Physics I
and General Physics II
B.S. Degree Requirements
Complete the B.S. degree requirements.16
As part of the B.S. requirements, complete the following:
MATH F252X
Calculus II
Chemistry Program Requirements
Complete the following:
CHEM F105XGeneral Chemistry I4
CHEM F106XGeneral Chemistry II4
CHEM F202Basic Inorganic Chemistry3
CHEM F212Chemical Equilibrium and Analysis4
CHEM F321Organic Chemistry I4
CHEM F325Organic Chemistry II4
CHEM F331Physical Chemistry I4
CHEM F332Physical Chemistry II4
CHEM F434Chemistry Capstone Laboratory 13
CHEM F449General Biochemistry: Metabolism3
CHEM F481Seminar 11
CHEM F482Seminar 12
Complete one of the following:3-4
CHEM F288
and CHEM F488
Introduction to Chemical Research
and Undergraduate Chemistry and Biochemistry Research
CHEM F488
Undergraduate Chemistry and Biochemistry Research (3 credits)
Complete two of the following:6
CHEM F314
Analytical Instrumental Laboratory
CHEM F402
Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM F403
Biological Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM F419
Practical Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
CHEM F450
Biochemistry: Macromolecule Information Storage and Transfer
Electives
General Electives14-19
Total Credits120
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Baccalaureate capstone fulfilled by completion of CHEM F434, CHEM F481 and CHEM F482.

Note: Upon completing the required curriculum and fulfilling all general university requirements, students will receive a certificate from the American Chemical Society indicating approval of their degree program.

Optional Concentrations: Biochemistry, Environmental Chemistry

Biochemistry

Minimum Requirements for Degree: 121 credits

Students must earn a C- grade or better in each course.

Credits
General University Requirements
Complete the general university requirements.
General Education Requirements
Complete the general education requirements.36-40
As part of the general education requirements, complete the following:
MATH F251X
Calculus I
PHYS F123X
and PHYS F124X
College Physics I
and College Physics II
or PHYS F211X
and PHYS F212X
 General Physics I
and General Physics II
B.S. Degree Requirements
Complete the B.S. degree requirements.16
As part of the B.S. requirements, complete the following:
MATH F252X
Calculus II
Chemistry Program Requirements
Complete the following:
BIOL F115XFundamentals of Biology I4
BIOL F116XFundamentals of Biology II4
CHEM F105XGeneral Chemistry I4
CHEM F106XGeneral Chemistry II4
CHEM F202Basic Inorganic Chemistry3
CHEM F212Chemical Equilibrium and Analysis4
CHEM F321Organic Chemistry I4
CHEM F325Organic Chemistry II4
CHEM F331Physical Chemistry I4
CHEM F449General Biochemistry: Metabolism3
CHEM F450Biochemistry: Macromolecule Information Storage and Transfer3
CHEM F481Seminar 21
CHEM F482Seminar 22
Complete one of the following: 23-4
CHEM F288
and CHEM F488
Introduction to Chemical Research
and Undergraduate Chemistry and Biochemistry Research
CHEM F488
Undergraduate Chemistry and Biochemistry Research (3 credits)
Complete four of the following: 312-13
CHEM F314
Analytical Instrumental Laboratory
CHEM F332
Physical Chemistry II
CHEM F402
Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM F403
Biological Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM F420
Applications of NMR Spectroscopy
CHEM F434
Chemistry Capstone Laboratory 2
Complete 10 credits from the following: 310
BIOL F240X
Beginnings in Microbiology
BIOL F260
Principles of Genetics
BIOL F310
Animal Physiology
BIOL F342
Microbiology
BIOL F402
Biomedical and Research Ethics
BIOL F417
Neurobiology
BIOL F462
Infectious Diseases
CHEM F360
Cell and Molecular Biology
CHEM F455
Environmental Toxicology
CHEM F470
Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
CHEM F474
Neurochemistry
Total Credits121-127
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Baccalaureate capstone fulfilled by completion of CHEM F434, CHEM F481 and CHEM F482. CHEM F488 can be used as a substitute with departmental approval via memo to Degree Services.

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Courses selected under these areas must meet baccalaureate degree requirements for 39 upper-division credits.

Note: This degree is intended for students interested in careers in biochemistry or pre-professional students, providing extra depth in biological sciences. The selection of optional courses will determine if the curriculum conforms to the American Chemistry Society-approved chemistry degree. Students desiring an ACS-approved chemistry degree should consult with their advisor about optional courses that will meet ACS requirements.

Environmental Chemistry

Minimum Requirements for Degree: 120 credits

Students must earn a C- grade or better in each course.

Credits
General University Requirements
Complete the general university requirements.
General Education Requirements
Complete the general education requirements.36-40
As part of the general education requirements, complete the following:
MATH F251X
Calculus I
PHYS F123X
and PHYS F124X
College Physics I
and College Physics II
or PHYS F211X
and PHYS F212X
 General Physics I
and General Physics II
B.S. Degree Requirements
Complete the B.S. degree requirements.16
As part of the B.S. requirements, complete the following:
MATH F252X
Calculus II
Chemistry Program Requirements
Complete the following:
CHEM F105XGeneral Chemistry I4
CHEM F106XGeneral Chemistry II4
CHEM F202Basic Inorganic Chemistry3
CHEM F212Chemical Equilibrium and Analysis4
CHEM F314Analytical Instrumental Laboratory3
CHEM F321Organic Chemistry I4
CHEM F325Organic Chemistry II4
CHEM F331Physical Chemistry I4
CHEM F332Physical Chemistry II4
CHEM F434Chemistry Capstone Laboratory 13
CHEM F481Seminar 11
CHEM F482Seminar 12
Complete one of the following:3-4
CHEM F288
and CHEM F488
Introduction to Chemical Research
and Undergraduate Chemistry and Biochemistry Research
CHEM F488
Undergraduate Chemistry and Biochemistry Research (3 credits)
Complete two of the following:7-8
ATM F101X
Weather and Climate of Alaska
BIOL F115X
Fundamentals of Biology I
BIOL F116X
Fundamentals of Biology II
GEOS F101X
The Dynamic Earth
GEOS F262
Rocks and Minerals
Complete two of the following:6-7
ATM F401
Introduction to Atmospheric Sciences
BIOL F342
Microbiology
CHEM F406
Atmospheric Chemistry
CHEM F455
Environmental Toxicology
GEOS F417
Introduction to Geochemistry
NRM F380
Soils and the Environment
Electives
General Electives5-12
Total Credits120
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Baccalaureate capstone fulfilled by completion of CHEM F434, CHEM F481 and CHEM F482.

Note: A course in statistics (e.g. STAT F200X, STAT F300, or GEOS F430) is suggested. The selection of optional courses will determine if the curriculum conforms to the American Chemistry Society-approved chemistry degree. Students desiring an ACS-approved chemistry degree should consult with their advisor about optional courses that will meet ACS requirements.

Requirements for Chemistry Teachers (Grades 7-12)

Credits
Complete all the requirements of the chemistry B.A. or B.S. degree.
All prospective science teachers must complete the following:
PHIL F481Philosophy of Science3

Note: We strongly recommend that prospective secondary science teachers seek advising from the Alaska College of Education early in their undergraduate degree program so that they can be appropriately advised of the State of Alaska requirements for teacher licensure.

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Roadmaps

Roadmaps provide suggested semester-by-semester study plans for programs and are based on full-time enrollment, unless otherwise specified.

  • This roadmap should be used in conjunction with regular academic advising sessions. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor or mentor each semester.
  • Certain courses and milestones must be completed in the specified semester to ensure on-time graduation.
  • Transfer credits may affect the roadmap.
  • Requirements, course availability, and sequencing may change.
  • Courses marked with (*) are recommended.

Without Concentration

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CHEM F105X17,204CHEM F106X17,204
MATH F251X64LS F101X151
WRTG F111X13MATH F252X164
General Education Requirement - Social Sciences3General Education Requirement - Humanities3
General Education Requirement - Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences3Complete one of the following:13
 
 
 
 17 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CHEM F212204CHEM F202203
CHEM F288202CHEM F32520,254
CHEM F32120,254WRTG F213X13
Complete one of the following:74General Education Requirement - Arts3
Complete one of the following:74
 
 14 17
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CHEM F33120,254CHEM F314 (*)25,263
CHEM F48120,251CHEM F33220,254
General Education Requirement - Social Sciences3CHEM F48220,252
Degree Requirement - Ethics253Degree Requirement - Alaska Native-themed3
General Elective3General Elective2
 14 14
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CHEM F450 (*)25,263CHEM F43420,21,253
CHEM F488 (*)20,252CHEM F44920,253
General Elective3General Elective3
General Elective3General Elective3
General Elective3General Elective253
 14 15
Total Credits 120

Footnote Definitions

General Education Requirements Degree Requirements Program & Other Requirements
1--Communication 8--Alaska Native-themed 20--Program Requirement
2--Arts 9--Communication 21--Capstone Requirement
3--Humanities 10--Computation 22--Concentration Course
4--Social Sciences 11--Ethics 23--General Elective
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences 12--Humanities 24--Minor Course
6--Mathematics 13--Human Relations 25--Upper Division
7--Natural Sciences 14--Humanities or Social Sciences 26--Program Elective
15--Library & Information Research
16--Mathematics
17--Natural Sciences
18--Other
19--Social Sciences

Biochemistry Concentration

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BIOL F115X224BIOL F116X224
CHEM F105X17,204CHEM F106X17,204
MATH F251X64LS F101X151
WRTG F111X13MATH F252X164
 Complete one of the following:13
 
 
 
 15 16
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CHEM F212204CHEM F202203
CHEM F288202CHEM F32520,254
CHEM F32120,254General Education Requirement - Arts3
Complete one of the following:74Complete one of the following:74
 Complete one of the following:13
 
 
 
 
 14 17
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BIOL F260 (*)224CHEM F314 (*)22,253
CHEM F33120,254CHEM F332 (*)22,254
CHEM F48120,251CHEM F48220,252
General Education Requirement - Social Sciences3General Education Requirement - Humanities3
General Elective1Degree Requirement - Alaska Native-themed3
 13 15
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CHEM F420 (*)22,253BIOL F310 (*)22,254
CHEM F45022,253CHEM F434 (*)22,253
CHEM F474 (*)22,253CHEM F44920,253
CHEM F48822,252General Education Requirement - Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences3
General Education Requirement - Social Sciences3Degree Requirement - Ethics253
 14 16
Total Credits 120

Footnote Definitions

General Education Requirements Degree Requirements Program & Other Requirements
1--Communication 8--Alaska Native-themed 20--Program Requirement
2--Arts 9--Communication 21--Capstone Requirement
3--Humanities 10--Computation 22--Concentration Course
4--Social Sciences 11--Ethics 23--General Elective
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences 12--Humanities 24--Minor Course
6--Mathematics 13--Human Relations 25--Upper Division
7--Natural Sciences 14--Humanities or Social Sciences 26--Program Elective
15--Library & Information Research
16--Mathematics
17--Natural Sciences
18--Other
19--Social Sciences

Environmental Chemistry Concentration

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CHEM F105X17,204ATM F101X, BIOL F115X, BIOL F116X, GEOS F101X, or GEOS F262223-4
LS F101X151CHEM F106X17,204
MATH F251X64MATH F252X164
WRTG F111X13General Education Requirement - Humanities3
General Education Requirement - Social Sciences3Complete one of the following:13
 
 
 
 15 17-18
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CHEM F212204CHEM F202203
CHEM F288222CHEM F32520,254
CHEM F32120,254WRTG F213X13
Complete one of the following:74General Education Requirement - Arts3
Complete one of the following:74
 
 14 17
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CHEM F33120,254CHEM F31422,253
CHEM F48120,251CHEM F33220,254
General Education Requirement - Social Sciences3CHEM F48220,252
General Education Requirement - Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences3Degree Requirement - Alaska Native-themed3
Degree Requirement - Ethics253General Elective2
 14 14
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ATM F101X, BIOL F115X, BIOL F116X, GEOS F101X, or GEOS F262223-4ATM F401, BIOL F342, CHEM F406, CHEM F455, GEOS F417, or NRM F38022,253-4
ATM F401, BIOL F342, CHEM F406, CHEM F455, GEOS F417, or NRM F38022,253-4CHEM F43420,21,253
CHEM F488 (*)222CHEM F44920,253
General Elective3General Elective3
General Elective3General Elective3
 14-16 15-16
Total Credits 120-124

Footnote Definitions

General Education Requirements Degree Requirements Program & Other Requirements
1--Communication 8--Alaska Native-themed 20--Program Requirement
2--Arts 9--Communication 21--Capstone Requirement
3--Humanities 10--Computation 22--Concentration Course
4--Social Sciences 11--Ethics 23--General Elective
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences 12--Humanities 24--Minor Course
6--Mathematics 13--Human Relations 25--Upper Division
7--Natural Sciences 14--Humanities or Social Sciences 26--Program Elective
15--Library & Information Research
16--Mathematics
17--Natural Sciences
18--Other
19--Social Sciences

Requirements for Chemistry Teachers (Grades 7-12) Track

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CHEM F105X17,204CHEM F106X17,204
MATH F251X64LS F101X151
WRTG F111X13MATH F252X164
General Education Requirement - Social Sciences3General Education Requirement - Humanities3
General Education Requirement - Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences3Complete one of the following:13
 
 
 
 17 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CHEM F212204CHEM F202203
CHEM F288202CHEM F32520,254
CHEM F32120,254WRTG F213X13
Complete one of the following:74General Education Requirement - Arts3
Complete one of the following:74
 
 14 17
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CHEM F33120,254CHEM F314 (*)25,263
CHEM F48120,251CHEM F33220,254
General Education Requirement - Social Sciences3CHEM F48220,252
Degree Requirement - Ethics253Degree Requirement - Alaska Native-themed3
General Elective3General Elective2
 14 14
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CHEM F43420,21,253CHEM F44920,253
CHEM F450 (*)25,263PHIL F48122,253
CHEM F48820,252General Elective3
General Elective3General Elective3
General Elective3General Elective3
 14 15
Total Credits 120

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Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes are specific, measurable statements that define the knowledge and skills students will gain by the end of the program.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Obtain fundamental chemical knowledge consistent with national standards for chemistry competency
  • Attain baccalaureate-level chemistry knowledge in accordance with American Chemical Society Guidelines
  • Have problem-solving, laboratory and safety skills
  • Have hands-on experience with modern chemical instrumentation
  • Effectively communicate their work through oral/audiovisual presentations
  • Have writing skills consistent with professional standards
  • Be employed or continue education following graduation