FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT
Steven Scribner, Ph.D.,
Liberal Arts Building, Room 324
Direct: (313) 927-1321
E-mail: sscribner@marygrove.edu

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Bachelor of Arts
Chemistry Major (B.A.)
Chemistry Minor

POTENTIAL CAREERS
Clinical or Analytical Chemist, Dentist , Educator, Engineer, Environmental Chemist and Material Scientist, Medicinal/Pharmaceutical, Chemist, Physician and Research Scientist,

FACULTY
Steven Scribner, Ph.D.; and Sally Welch, Ph.D.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Are you curious? Do you like to explore problems? Do scientific questions fascinate you? Do you enjoy working in a laboratory? Do you want to better understand matter, molecules, atoms, and how they react? If so, you will be interested in a chemistry major or minor.

The Chemistry Department has three major goals: (1) to provide a strong chemistry major within a liberal arts framework for those entering the profession of chemistry or preparing for graduate work; (2) to provide cognate backgrounds in chemistry for biology majors,
pre-medical and dental students, medical technologists, dietitians, science educators and others who may require chemistry; (3) to provide non-science majors with sufficient background to understand advances in technology, environmental implications of new
laws, drug problems and health advances.

SPECIFIC INFORMATION
The Bachelor of Arts with a major in chemistry is designed for both students who want a career as a professional chemist and for occupations that require a moderate training in chemistry combined with training in one or more other areas. For example, students who desire chemistry as a major in programs of pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary, pre-law, or teaching chemistry in high school. Other examples are students planning prospective careers in sales or technical service, as technical editor, writers, or secretaries, or as technical librarians, chemical patent lawyers, or forensic scientists.

The Chemistry minor provides you with the skills and theory needed for an entry-level position as a chemical technician. It will prepare you to teach at the secondary level.

CAREER INFORMATION
As a chemistry student, you will have a wide variety of excellent career opportunities available to you: from teaching at the middle or secondary levels to chemical industry to government work. Chemistry majors also often pursue advanced work in graduate schools. A chemistry background is also valuable to you if you major in the health science (nutrition, clinical chemistry industrial hygiene) and as you prepare for professional training in medicine, pharmacy and dentistry.

SPECIAL ELEMENTS OF THE PROGRAM
Academic Performance
A chemistry major or minor must earn a grade of C or better in all required courses.

All students majoring in Chemistry must participate in a National Assessment Instrument (i.e., MTTC, GRE, MCAT, ACS) prior to graduation.

Awards
The Chemical Rubber Company General Chemistry Award is given to the most outstanding student in the first-year chemistry sequence.

The American Chemical Society Award
is given to the top graduating chemistry major who has maintained an outstanding grade point average throughout chemistry course work and an excellent grade point overall average.

BACHELOR OF ARTS, CHEMISTRY MAJOR (B.A.)
Industry/Research Tract
This tract is for students who want to work in the lab or pursue advanced degrees in chemistry.

The requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree with chemistry major are a minimum of 36 credit hours in chemistry and completion of the following components:

A. General Education Requirements
See general education requirements.

B. Required Core Courses
CHM 140 General Chemistry
CHM 241 Chemical Reactivity
CHM 312 Junior Seminar: Writing in Science
CHM 325 Organic Chemistry I
CHM 326 Organic Chemistry II
CHM 341 Physical Chemistry
CHM 360 Biochemistry
CHM 401 Inorganic Chemistry
CHM 496 Senior Seminar: Laboratory Research

In addition, you must select a minimum of three credit hours from any of the following:
CHM 350 Environmental Chemistry
CHM 390 Laboratory Analysis
CHM 410 Special Topics

In addition, all majors must complete a research experience approved by the department. This typically may include a summer undergraduate research experience either with a Marygrove College faculty member (CHM 491) or an off-campus internship or fellowship (CHM 388 or CHM 491).

C. Related Discipline Requirements
BIO 150 Biology I from molecules to cells
MTH 251 Calculus I
PHY 252 College Physics I
PHY 253 College Physics II

BACHELOR OF ARTS, CHEMISTRY MAJOR (B.A.)
Teaching Tract
This tract is for students who want to teach chemistry in secondary school.

The requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree with chemistry major are a minimum of 35 credit hours in chemistry and completion of the following components:

A. General Education Requirements
See general education requirements.

B. Required Core Courses
CHM 140 General Chemistry
CHM 241 Chemical Reactivity
CHM 312 Junior Seminar: Writing in Science
CHM 325 Organic Chemistry I
CHM 326 Organic Chemistry II
CHM 341 Physical Chemistry
CHM 347 The Teaching of Chemistry
CHM 348 Concepts in Chemistry
CHM 360 Biochemistry
CHM 496 Senior Seminar: Laboratory Research

In addition, you must select a minimum of three credit hours from any of the following:
CHM 350 Environmental Chemistry
CHM 390 Laboratory Analysis
CHM 410 Special Topics

C. Related Discipline Requirements
BIO 150

CHEMISTRY MINOR
The chemistry minor requires completion of a minimum of 20 credits of the following components:

A. Required Related Studies
MTH 105 Intermediate Algebra
MTH 110 Elementary Functions

B. Required Courses
CHM 140 General Chemistry
CHM 241 Chemical Reactivity
CHM 325 Organic Chemistry I
CHM 326 Organic Chemistry II

In addition, you must select at least one course from any of the following upper-level chemistry courses:
CHM 312, CHM 341, CHM 350, CHM 360, CHM 390, CHM 401

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

CHM 130 Chemical Science 4 hours
Prerequisites: MTH 099; ENG 107; Term: 2, 3; Fee: yes. General Education option
A descriptive and mathematical look at chemistry for the non-scientist. Conceptual
development and problem solving are emphasized. Introduction to concepts of chemistry, language and theories for general and organic chemistry. Study of atomic theory,
acid-base theories, mole concept and biological molecules. Lab included.

CHM 140 General Chemistry 4 hours
Prerequisites: MTH 105; Term: 1; Fee: yes
Introduction to the basic principles of chemistry in a context of chemical analysis.
Includes the nature of matter, periodic table, elements, ionic and covalent compounds, stoichiometry, atomic and molecular structure, ideal gases, and acid-base chemistry.
Lab and one hour recitation per week required.

CHM 241 Chemical Reactivity 4 hours
Prerequisites: CHM 325; MTH 105; Term: 2; Fee: yes
Chemical thermodynamics; kinetics; equilibria; electrochemistry, redox reactions;
nuclear chemistry; selected properties of the elements. Lab and one hour recitation
per week required.

CHM 312 Junior Seminar: Writing in Science 3 hours
Prerequisites: Junior standing in the major, ENG 312; Term 2; Fee: yes
A writing-intensive course designed to expose the student to scientific writing, the origins of scientific writing, and the scientific format of a research paper. The student will learn how to prepare and interpret data for the Results section of a paper, write the Abstract/Conclusion, Introduction, Discussion, Methods, and References sections of a scientific research paper. In preparation for their senior research project, students will learn how to do a literature research survey. In addition, students will present their paper orally.

CHM 325 Organic Chemistry I 4 hours
Prerequisites: CHM 140; Term: 2; Fee: yes
This course begins the systematic study of the chemistry of carbon compounds –
nomenclature, stereochemistry, mechanisms, predictions and trends, and introduction
to synthesis. One-hour recitation per week required.

CHM 326 Organic Chemistry II 4 hours
Prerequisites: CHM 325; Term: 1; Fee: yes
Topics include functional group transformations, multistep synthesis, mechanisms,
nucleophilic substitution, electrophilic substitution, and carbonyl chemistry. One-hour recitation per week required.

CHM 341 Physical Chemistry 4 hours
Prerequisites: CHM 241, 326; MTH 252; Term: 2; Fee: yes. Offered alternate years
Presentation of physical chemistry topics: thermodynamics, solution equilibria, chemical kinetics, transport processes, and structure with biological applications.

CHM 347 The Teaching of Chemistry 2 hours
Prerequisites: EDU 240, 241; Co-requisite: EDU 347; Term: 2
Philosophical basis for science teaching; survey of special programs in chemistry; specific objectives, materials and curriculum planning for chemistry; emphasis on role of laboratory in chemistry teaching. Observation of classroom/laboratory teaching.

CHM 348 Concepts in Chemistry 3 hours
Prerequisite: CHM 241; CHM Major or Minor for Secondary Teaching; Term: 1
Foundations for learning chemistry, atoms, molecules, stoichiometry, moles,
thermodynamics, acid/base chemistry, biochemistry.

CHM 350 Environmental Chemistry 3 hours
Prerequisites: CHM 241, 325; Term: 1. Offered alternate years
Introduces students to environmental chemistry, the branch of chemistry dealing with
the origins, transport, reactions, effects and fates of chemical species in the water, air,
soil and living environments.

CHM 360 Biochemistry 4 hours
Prerequisites: BIO 139 or equivalent, CHM 140, CHM 325, Term: 1; Fee: yes.
Offered alternate years
Biochemistry 360 is an advanced-level course for students majoring in chemistry, biology or dietetics. This course provides an overview of fundamental concepts in biochemistry which focuses upon the major macromolecules and chemical properties of living systems. Topics include the structure, function and metabolism of amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids; the physical properties of water, pH, and buffers; enzyme kinetics and regulation. The principles of bioenergetics and the integration of metabolic control will be developed. Laboratory Included.

CHM 388 Cooperative Field Experience 1-4 hours
Prerequisites: Departmental approval
Supervised work experience in chemistry, planned in consultation with advisor, co-op supervisor, and employer. Recording, reporting and evaluation will be required.

CHM 390 Laboratory Analysis 3 hours
Prerequisites: CHM 241; Term 2. Offered alternate years
Theory and practical application of instruments as applied to physiochemical and analytical methods. Laboratory included.

CHM 401 Inorganic Chemistry 3 hours
Prerequisites: CHM 241, 325; Term: 1. Offered alternate years
Study of the chemistry of the metals and non-metals emphasizing periodic behavior, atomic and molecular structure, ionic and covalent bonding, coordination compounds, oxidation and reduction reactions, acid-base chemistry, organometallic compounds, transition metal complexes and reaction kinetics.

CHM 410 Special Topics in Chemistry 3 hours
Prerequisites: CHM 241, 326; Term: 2. Offered alternate years.
Advanced study of modern synthetic reactions, including mechanisms and theoretical perspectives. Includes use of modern spectroscopic methods.

CHM 491 Independent Study 1-4 hours
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor; chemistry major or minor; junior status; Term: 1, 2
Opportunity to earn credit for the independent study of a course not listed in the catalog
as a specific offering. By arrangement.

CHM 496 Departmental Research/Senior Seminar 2-4 hours
Prerequisites: Senior standing, ENG 312; Term: 1,2; Fee: if lab, yes
Investigation of a significant Chemistry problem with the direction of a faculty member.
Use of computer for informational searches, data analysis, and word processing; oral presentations and final research paper required.

6/07