Department of Chemistry

Chairperson: Professor Greenberg; Charles H. Stone Professor Emeritus: Burson; Professors: Bush, Crosthwaite, DuBois; Professors Emeritus: Gibson, Kuppers; Associate Professors: Daignault, Howard, Jones, Mattingly, Ogle, Risley, Walsh; Assistant Professors: Brown, Donovan, Sisk; Lecturers: Allen, Carlin, Dammann

Chemistry is a discipline fundamental to a wide variety of careers in industry, research and the allied health fields. A strong foundation in chemistry is necessary for careers in medicine, molecular biology, biochemistry, industrial or government research, pharmacy, high school teaching and chemical engineering. A background in chemistry may also be useful for careers in chemical sales, industrial management, business administration and environmental management.

The Chemistry Department offers a B.S. degree and a researchbased M.S. degree, which provide the background necessary for a career in industry or for further graduate studies in chemistry and related fields. In addition, a B.A. degree in chemistry is available for students who plan to pursue professional studies in areas such as medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine and optometry. The B.S. degree is approved by the American Chemical Society.

Programs leading to careers in medical technology, pharmacy and chemical engineering are available in cooperation with other institutions.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

The B.S. degree is recommended for students planning to start careers as chemists with the baccalaureate degree and those preparing for graduate study in chemistry.

A major in chemistry leading to the B.S. degree consists of a minimum of 45 semester hours of chemistry, including CHEM 1251, 1251L, 1252, 1252L (or 1253L), 2131, 2132, 2131L, 2132L, (or 2136L), 3111, 3141, 3142, 3141L, 3142L, 3695, 4111, 4121, two semesters of 4695, two semesters of 4900, 4133 and either 4134 or 4135. (Credit toward the 45 hours required for the B.S. degree will not be given for both CHEM 4134 and 4135.) Related work in mathematics and physics must include MATH 1141, 1142, and 2141 or 2171 and PHYS 2221, 2231, 2221L, and 2231L. Proficiency in a foreign language through the 2202 course level is recommended for the B.S. degree. It should be noted that some graduate programs require a proficiency in a foreign language. All students majoring in the B.S. program (even those operating under the old general degree requirements) are required to satisfy the UNCC general degree language requirements.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE WITH OPTION IN BIOCHEMISTRY

Minimum of 44 semester hours of chemistry, including CHEM 1251, 1252, 1251L, 1252L (or 1253L), 2131, 2132, 2131L, 2132L (or 2136L), 3111, 3141, 3142, 3141L, 3142L, 3695, 4165, 4166, 4165L, 4111 or 4171, two semesters of 4695, and two semesters of 4900 (or BIOL 3900 with special permission from the department of chemistry) culminating in a comprehensive written report; related work in mathematics, physics, and biology must include MATH 1141, 1142, and 2141 or 2171, PHYS 2221, 2231, 2221L, and 2231L, and BIOL 1233, 2111, and either 4166, 4171, 4199, or 3273. The B.S. degree will require the completion of a minimum of 122 semester hours of credit. Proficiency in a foreign language through the 2202 course level is recommended for the B.S. degree. It should be noted that some graduate programs require a proficiency in a foreign language. All students majoring in the B.S. program (even those operating under the old general degree requirements) are required to satisfy the UNCC general degree language requirements.

BACHELOR OF ARTS

A major in chemistry leading to the B.A. degree consists of a minimum of 28 semester hours of chemistry including CHEM 1251, 1251L, 1252, 1252L (or 1253L), 2131, 2132, 2131L, 2132L and 3111. Related work must include MATH 1141, 1142 and a complete sequence of physics courses selected from one of the following options, A, B or C: (A.) PHYS 1101, 1101L, 1102, 1102L; (B.) PHYS 2221, 2231, 2221L, 2231L; or (C.) PHYS 1102, 1102L, 2221, 2221L. Credit toward the 28 hours required for the B.A. degree will not be given for CHEM 3695, 4695 or 4900, or for both 4134 and 4135. Topics courses, such as CHEM 3090 and 5090, cannot be included within the 28 hours without prior departmental approval.

The B.A. curriculum can be tailored to fit the needs of those preparing for medical and dental schools, those considering graduate work in sciences closely related to chemistry, and those desiring a liberal education with concentration in chemistry and related natural sciences.

Teacher Certification. Students seeking teacher certification on the secondary level in North Carolina must complete required courses in Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics in order to meet state requirements. A coadviser in the College of Education should be consulted to plan education coursework.

BACHELOR OF ARTS WITH AN OPTION IN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

A student majoring in chemistry may complete the departmental requirements for the B.A. degree in three years. Upon satisfactory completion of training in medical technology at a school of medical technology which has been approved by the Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science for the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation and UNC Charlotte, the student may receive a B.A. degree in chemistry from UNC Charlotte. Gaining admission to an approved school of medical technology is the responsibility of the student. A maximum of 30 hours will be accepted from the school of medical technology. Four of these hours will apply toward the requirements for the major in chemistry. The student must have at least a 2.0 grade point average, overall and in the major, at the end of the junior year. The final 30 hours counted toward the degree and the last 12 hours counted toward the major prior to entering a school of medical technology must be taken at UNC Charlotte. The student may obtain information from the departmental adviser concerning those Schools of Medical Technology at Carolinas Medical Center or Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, which are affiliated with UNC Charlotte in this program. Individual applications for admission to a particular school of medical technology must be submitted.

PREPROFESSIONAL OPTIONS WITH CHEMISTRY AS A MAJOR

Students pursuing a B.A. degree in Chemistry or a B.S. degree in Chemistry, but not the Biochemistry option for the B.S. degree, who are planning future studies in medicine, dentistry or other allied health professions should take as electives: BIOL 1233, CHEM 4165 and 4166, and at least one additional biology course offered at the 3000 or 4000 level.

Chemical engineering and pharmacy students also have the option of majoring in chemistry. Interested students should consult the section of this Catalog on Preparation for Professional Schools for the appropriate suggested curriculum.

MINOR IN CHEMISTRY

A minor in chemistry consists of 23 semester hours of chemistry including CHEM 1251, 1251L, 1252, 1252L, 2131, 2131L, 2132, 2132L, either 3111 or 4171, and three additional semester hours at the 2000 level or above. A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the minor is required. Credit toward the 23 hour total will not be given for either CHEM 4695 or 4900. Special topics courses such as CHEM 3090 and CHEM 5090 may be included with prior departmental approval.

Interdisciplinary Minor in Biotechnology. Please refer to the Biology section of this catalog for a detailed description of the interdisciplinary minor in biotechnology.

HONORS PROGRAM IN CHEMISTRY

This program is intended primarily for chemistry majors. It is a researchoriented program. Details are available from the Chemistry Department.

Admission. Consideration for admission to the program may be initiated by the student or by any faculty member. The Honors Committee of the Chemistry Department will formally approve admission. The student will formally enter the honors program at the beginning or halfway through his/her junior year.

Courses. Independent research and seminars.

Certification Requirements. To obtain a degree with Honors in Chemistry, a student must successfully complete at least three hours of independent research at the honors level, one semester of the senior seminar at the honors level, and prepare and successfully defend an honors thesis based on research.

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

Students majoring in chemistry may obtain practical work experience in chemistry before graduation by participating in the Chemistry Cooperative Education Experience any time after the completion of sophomore year and CHEM 2132. A minimum GPA of 2.5 overall and 2.5 in chemistry is required. At least two semesters of work assignments must be completed concurrent with enrollment in CHEM 3500. Advisers will assist students to design a schedule which accommodates both work assignments and the upper division chemistry courses which are normally offered on alternate semesters.

SUGGESTED SCHEDULE: B.S. DEGREE IN CHEMISTRY† Freshman Year 

 
CHEM 1251*.........................................................3
CHEM 1251L.........................................................1
ENGL 1101..........................................................3
MATH 1141**........................................................4
FORL 1201..........................................................4

CHEM 1252*.........................................................3
CHEM 1252L.........................................................1
ENGL 1102..........................................................3
MATH 1142**........................................................4
FORL 1202..........................................................4
Sophomore Year 
CHEM 2131..........................................................3
CHEM 2131L.........................................................1
MATH 2141 or 2171..................................................3
PHYS 2221..........................................................3
PHYS 2221L.........................................................1
COGE/Electives***..................................................3

CHEM 2132..........................................................3
CHEM 2132L.........................................................1
PHYS 2231..........................................................3
PHYS 2231L.........................................................1
COGE/Elective***...................................................6
Junior Year 
 
CHEM 3141..........................................................3
CHEM 3141L.........................................................1
CHEM 3111..........................................................4
COGE/Electives***..................................................9

CHEM 3695..........................................................1
CHEM 3142..........................................................3
CHEM 3142L.........................................................1
CHEM 4111..........................................................4
COGE/Electives***..................................................6
Senior Year 
 
CHEM 4121..........................................................4
CHEM 4900..........................................................2
CHEM 4695..........................................................1
COGE/Electives***..................................................9

CHEM 4133..........................................................2
CHEM 4134 or 4135..................................................2
CHEM 4900..........................................................2
CHEM 4695..........................................................1
COGE/Electives***..................................................9
†The B.S. degree program is approved by the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society. * Students can receive credit by examination for CHEM 1251 and 1252. ** The initial course in the mathematics sequence is based on placement criteria established by the Department of Mathematics. *** Electives: 18 semester hours of electives must be used to meet general education requirements as follows: GOAL I 3 hours; GOAL III 3 hours; GOAL V 6 hours; GOAL VI 6 hours. The other general education requirements are met by the suggested courses for the B.S. and B.A. degrees. SUGGESTED SCHEDULE: B.S. DEGREE IN CHEMISTRY/BIOCHEMISTRY† Freshman Year 
 
CHEM 1251*.........................................................3
CHEM 1251L.........................................................1
ENGL 1101..........................................................3
MATH 1141**........................................................4
FORL 1201..........................................................4

CHEM 1252*.........................................................3
CHEM 1252L.........................................................1
ENGL 1102..........................................................3
MATH 1142**........................................................4
FORL 1202..........................................................4
Sophomore Year 
 
CHEM 2131..........................................................3
CHEM 2131P.........................................................0
CHEM 2131L.........................................................1
MATH 2141 OR 2171..................................................3
PHYS 2221..........................................................3
PHYS 2221L.........................................................1
COGE/Electives***..................................................3

CHEM 2132..........................................................3
CHEM 2132P.........................................................0
CHEM 2132L.........................................................1
PHYS 2231..........................................................3
PHYS 2231L.........................................................1
BIOL 1233..........................................................4
COGE/Electives***..................................................3
Junior Year 
 
CHEM 3111..........................................................4
CHEM 4165..........................................................3
CHEM 4165L.........................................................1
COGE/Electives***..................................................9

CHEM 3695..........................................................1
CHEM 4166..........................................................3
BIOL 2111..........................................................3
COGE/Electives***..................................................8
Senior Year 
 
CHEM 3141..........................................................3
CHEM 3141L.........................................................1
CHEM 4695..........................................................1
CHEM 4900 OR BIOL 3900****.........................................1
BIOL 3166/3273/4171/ or 4199.......................................3
COGE/Electives***..................................................6

CHEM 3142..........................................................3
CHEM 3142L.........................................................1
CHEM 4171 OR 4111..................................................4
CHEM 4695..........................................................1
CHEM 4900 OR BIOL 3900****.........................................1
COGE/Electives***..................................................6
†The B.S. degree program is approved by the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society, and requires the completion of a minimum of 122 semester hours of credit. *Students can receive credit by examination for CHEM 1251 and 1252. **The initial course in the mathematics sequence is based on placement criteria established by the Department of Mathematics. ***COGE/Electives: 18 semester hours of electives must be used to meet general education requirements as follows: GOAL I - 3 hours; GOAL III - 3 hours; GOAL V - 6 hours; GOAL VI - 6 hours. The other general education requirements are met by the suggested courses for the B.S. and B.A. degrees. ****BIOL 3900 with special permission from the Department of Chemistry

SUGGESTED SCHEDULE: B.A. DEGREE IN CHEMISTRY 

Freshman Year


CHEM 1251*.........................................................3
CHEM 1251L.........................................................1
ENGL 1101..........................................................3
MATH 1103**........................................................3
COGE/Electives***..................................................6

CHEM 1252*.........................................................3
CHEM 1253L or 1252L................................................1
ENGL 1102..........................................................3
MATH 1141**........................................................4
COGE/Electives***..................................................3



Sophomore Year


CHEM 2131..........................................................3
CHEM 2131L.........................................................1
MATH 1142..........................................................4
FORL 1201..........................................................4
COGE/Electives***..................................................3

CHEM 2132..........................................................3
CHEM 2132L.........................................................1
FORL 1202..........................................................4
COGE/Electives***..................................................6



Junior Year


 
CHEM 3111..........................................................4
Mathematics........................................................3
Physics............................................................4
COGE/Electives***..................................................3

CHEM Elective......................................................3
Mathematics........................................................3
Physics............................................................4
COGE/Electives***..................................................6



Senior Year 
CHEM Elective......................................................4
COGE/Electives***.................................................12

CHEM Elective......................................................4
COGE/Electives***.................................................12
* Students can receive credit by examination for CHEM 1251 and 1252. ** The initial course in the mathematics sequence is based on placement criteria established by the Department of Mathematics. *** Electives: 21 semester hours of electives must be used to meet general education requirements as follows: GOAL I 6 hours; GOAL III 3 hours; GOAL V 6 hours; GOAL VI 6 hours. The other general education requirements are met by the suggested courses for the B.S. and B.A. degrees. SUGGESTED SCHEDULE: B.A. DEGREE, MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY OPTION
Freshman Year 
CHEM 1251*.........................................................3
CHEM 1251L.........................................................1
MATH 1103**........................................................3
ENGL 1101..........................................................3
BIOL 1233..........................................................4
COGE/Elective***...................................................3

CHEM 1252*.........................................................3
CHEM 1252L.........................................................1
MATH 1141**........................................................4
ENGL 1102..........................................................3
COGE/Elective**....................................................3
Sophomore Year 
 

CHEM 2131..........................................................3
CHEM 2131L.........................................................1
MATH 1142..........................................................4
FORL 1201..........................................................4
PHYS 1101..........................................................3
PHYS 1101L.........................................................1

CHEM 2132..........................................................3
CHEM 2132L.........................................................1
FORL 1202..........................................................4
COGE/Electives***..................................................3
PHYS 1102..........................................................3
PHYS 1102L.........................................................1
Junior Year 
 

CHEM 3111..........................................................4
BIOL 4250..........................................................3
BIOL 4250L.........................................................1
COGE/Electives***..................................................9

CHEM 3112..........................................................4
BIOL 4166..........................................................4
BIOL 4251..........................................................3
BIOL 4251L.........................................................1
COGE/Electives***..................................................3
Minimum of 90 semester hours required.

Senior Year

At an approved school of medical technology.

* Students can receive credit by examination for CHEM 1251 and 1252. ** The initial course in the mathematics sequence is based on placement criteria established by the Department of Mathematics. *** Electives: 21 semester hours of electives must be used to meet general education requirements as follows: GOAL I 6 hours; GOAL III 3 hours; GOAL V 6 hours; GOAL VI 6 hours. The other general education requirements are met by the suggested courses for the B.S. and B.A. degrees.

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