Chemistry Degrees Online

CHEM 440 Biochemistry I 3.00 credits

Structure and function of the major classes of biomolecules (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids)with an emphasis on proteins and enzymology. The central metabolic pathways of glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, and the citric acid cycle are discussed from a mechanistic, energetic and regulatory viewpoint.
Prerequisite: CHEM 331 Minimum Grade: D and (CHEM 310 Minimum Grade: D or CHEM 240 Minimum Grade: D)

CHEM 443L Biochemistry Laboratory I 1.00 credit

An investigation of the techniques used to examine biomolecules and biological systems. Integrated laboratory experiments in biochemistry. Spring.
Prerequisite: CHEM 440 Minimum Grade: D or BIOL 440 Minimum Grade: D

CHEM 445 Biochemistry II 3.00 credits

Continuation of CHEM 440, including an examination of the primary processes of cellular energy production, oxidative phosphorylation and photosynthesis. The major metabolic pathways of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, and nucleotides are covered. Spring.
Prerequisite: (CHEM 440 Minimum Grade: D or BIOL 440 Minimum Grade: D)

CHEM 471 Chemical Bibliography 1.00 credit

Survey of the chemical literature as background for the senior thesis or senior literature review. Scientific writing will be emphasized. Spring.

CHEM 485 Seminar 1.00 credit

Required of all fourth year chemistry majors.

CHEM 486 Seminar 1.00 credit

Continuation of CHEM 485. Spring.
Prerequisite: CHEM 485 Minimum Grade: D

CHEM 488 Senior Literature Review 1.00 credit

Literature review of special chemical problem or topic under the direction of a faculty member.
Prerequisite: CHEM 471 Minimum Grade: D

CHEM 490 Directed Reading 1.00 – 3.00 credits

Material and credit to be arranged.

CHEM 498A Thesis 1.00 credit

Investigation of special chemical problems and topics under the direction of a faculty member. Required of all B.S. majors. Fall.
Prerequisite: CHEM 471 Minimum Grade: D

CHEM 498B Thesis 1.00 credit

Continuation of CHEM 498A. Spring.
Prerequisite: CHEM 498A Minimum Grade: D

CHEM 240 Intro to Bioanalytical Chem 3.00 credits

Topics include acid-base chemistry, spectrometry, chromatography, electrochemistry, chemical thermodynamics, and kinetics. Emphasis on biological applications. Three lectures per week. Taken concurrently with CHEM 240L. Spring.
Prerequisite: CHEM 230 Minimum Grade: D
Concurrent: CHEM 240L

CHEM 240L Intro Bioanalytical Chem Lab 1.00 credit

Applications of selected analytical methods to biological problems. Three lectures per week. Taken concurrently with CHEM 240. Spring.
Concurrent: CHEM 240

CHEM 310 Quantitative Analysis 4.00 credits

Principles of chemical analysis by gravimetric, volumetric, electrometric, spectrometric, and chromatographic procedures. Laboratory experiments utilizing analytical instrumentation. Two lectures per week. Two laboratories per week. Spring.
Prerequisite: CHEM 206 Minimum Grade: D and CHEM 230 Minimum Grade: D
Concurrent: CHEM 310L

CHEM 310L Quantitative Analysis Lab .00 credits

See CHEM 310 for description.
Prerequisite: CHEM 206 Minimum Grade: D and CHEM 230 Minimum Grade: D
Concurrent: CHEM 310

CHEM 320 Physical Chemistry I 3.00 credits

Quantum mechanics, group theory, and spectroscopy. Three lectures per week. Fall.
Prerequisite: MATH 258 Minimum Grade: D and (PHYS 103 Minimum Grade: D or PHYS 101 Minimum Grade: D) and CHEM 310 Minimum Grade: D

CHEM 321 Physical Chemistry II 3.00 credits

Thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, and kinetics. Three lectures per week. Spring.
Prerequisite: CHEM 310 Minimum Grade: C- and MATH 258 Minimum Grade: D and (PHYS 101 Minimum Grade: D or PHYS 103 Minimum Grade: D)

CHEM 331 Organic Chemistry II 3.00 credits

Continuation of CHEM 230. Three lectures per week. Taken concurrently with CHEM 331L. Fall.
Prerequisite: CHEM 230 Minimum Grade: C-
Concurrent: CHEM 331L

CHEM 331L Organic Chemistry Lab II 1.00 credit

Preparation and analysis of representative organic compounds. One laboratory per week. Taken concurrently with CHEM 331. Fall.
Prerequisite: CHEM 230L Minimum Grade: D
Concurrent: CHEM 331

CHEM 340 Unified Laboratory Session I 3.00 credits

Laboratory experiments emphasizing instrumental analysis. Two laboratories per week. Fall.
Prerequisite: CHEM 310 Minimum Grade: D and CHEM 331 Minimum Grade: D

CHEM 341 Unified Laboratory II 3.00 credits

Laboratory experiments emphasizing physical chemistry methods. Two laboratories per week. Spring.
Prerequisite: CHEM 310 Minimum Grade: D and CHEM 320 Minimum Grade: D and CHEM 331 Minimum Grade: D

CHEM 360 Introduction to Bioinfomatics 3.00 credits

An introduction to the methods and applications of bioinformatics. Participants will learn the basics of how the computer is used as an investigative tool by researchers in the biochemical and biomedical sciences. Approximately half the course will be devoted to methods for the viewing and analysis of protein structures. Summer via internet.
Prerequisite: CHEM 331 Minimum Grade: D and BIOL 201 Minimum Grade: D

CHEM 390 Directed Research .00 – 3.00 credits

Topic to be decided by faculty.

CHEM 406 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3.00 credits

Application of quantum mechanics, group theory, and molecular orbital theory to inorganic compounds including transition metal complexes. Special topics include recent advances in inorganic chemistry. Three lectures per week. Spring, even years.
Prerequisite: CHEM 320 Minimum Grade: D and CHEM 321 Minimum Grade: D

CHEM 421 Advanced Physical Chemistry 1.00 – 3.00 credits

Material to be chosen from topics such as quantum chemistry, rate theory, surface chemistry, or electrochemistry. On sufficient demand.
Prerequisite: CHEM 321 Minimum Grade: D

CHEM 430 Advanced Organic Chemistry 3.00 credits

Selected topics in organic chemistry. On sufficient demand.
Prerequisite: CHEM 331 Minimum Grade: D

CHEM 101 General Chemistry 3.00 credits

A systematic treatment of the fundamental laws and theories of chemistry and their applications. Three lectures per week. Taken concurrently with CHEM 101L.
Concurrent: CHEM 101L

CHEM 101L General Chemistry Lab I 1.00 credit

Taken concurrently with CHEM 101. One laboratory per week.
Concurrent: CHEM 101

CHEM 105 General Chemistry 3.00 credits

Similar to CHEM 101 but designed for students with a good chemistry background, especially those exploring chemistry as a major. Three lectures per week. Taken concurrently with CHEM 105L. Fall.
Concurrent: CHEM 105L

CHEM 105L General Chemistry Lab 1.00 credit

Taken concurrently with CHEM 105. Emphasis on discovery approach. One laboratory per week. Fall.
Concurrent: CHEM 105

CHEM 111 Chemistry in Context 3.00 credits

A survey of chemical topics related to contemporary social issues. Specifically designed for non-science majors. CHEM 111L optional. On sufficient demand.

CHEM 111L Chemistry in Context Lab 1.00 credit

See CHEM 111 for description. Taken concurrently with CHEM 111.
Concurrent: CHEM 111

CHEM 170H Honors Chemistry 4.00 credits

Topics selected to highlight the role chemistry plays in modern society. Historical development of the basic laws and theories. Examination of the ethical dimension of scientific activity. Three lectures with one laboratory period per week. For non-science majors in the Honors Program. On sufficient demand.
Prerequisite: HONS 190 Minimum Grade: D
Concurrent: CHEM 170L

CHEM 180 Art and Chemistry 3.00 credits

Investigation of artists’ materials such as pigments, dyes, paints, paper, clay, glass and metals using principles of chemistry. Possible topics include fresco painting, ceramics, printmaking, photography, art preservation, authentication and restoration. Designed for non-science majors. Taken concurrently with CHEM 180L. On sufficient demand.
Concurrent: CHEM 180L

CHEM 180L Art and Chemistry 1.00 credit

Hands-on activities and experiments that are integrated with the lecture material presented in CHEM 180. Taken concurrently with CHEM 180.
Concurrent: CHEM 180

CHEM 190 Special Topics 1.00 – 4.00 credits

Topic to be decided by faculty.

CHEM 206 Inorganic Chemistry 3.00 credits

Periodic trends including acid-base, solubility, redox, and radioactive properties of the elements. Emphasis on aqueous solutions and environmental applications. Taken concurrently with CHEM 206L. Fall.
Prerequisite: CHEM 101 Minimum Grade: D or CHEM 105 Minimum Grade: D
Concurrent: CHEM 206L

CHEM 206L Inorganic Chemistry Lab 1.00 credit

Preparation and analysis of inorganic compounds. Qualitative analysis of aqueous solutions. Taken concurrently with CHEM 206. Fall.
Prerequisite: CHEM 105 Minimum Grade: D or CHEM 101 Minimum Grade: D
Concurrent: CHEM 206

CHEM 230 Organic Chemistry 3.00 credits

Essential concepts in bonding and structure, acid-base chemistry, reactivity and synthesis of functional groups, nomenclature, and mechanisms of fundamental organic reactions. Three lectures and one recitation per week. Taken concurrently with CHEM 230L. Spring.
Prerequisite: CHEM 101 Minimum Grade: C- or CHEM 105 Minimum Grade: C-
Concurrent: CHEM 230L

CHEM 230L Organic Chemistry Lab I 1.00 credit

Preparation and analysis of representative organic compounds One laboratory per week. Taken concurrently with CHEM 230. Spring.
Prerequisite: CHEM 101 Minimum Grade: D or CHEM 105 Minimum Grade: D
Concurrent: CHEM 230

Lower DivisionCHEM 105 General Chemistry 3 credits
CHEM 105L General Chemistry Lab 1 credit
CHEM 206 Inorganic Chemistry 3 credits
CHEM 206L Inorganic Chemistry Lab 1 credit
CHEM 230 Organic Chemistry I 3 credits
CHEM 230L Organic Chemistry I Lab 1 credit
MATH 157, 258, and 259 12 credits
PHYS 103 & 204, 103L & 204L 8 credits

Upper DivisionCHEM 310 & 310L Quantitative Analysis 4 credits
CHEM 320 Physical Chemistry I 3 credits
CHEM 321 Physical Chemistry II 3 credits
CHEM 331 Organic Chemistry II 3 credits
CHEM 331L Organic Chemistry Lab II 1 credit
CHEM 340 Unified Lab I 3 credits
CHEM 341 Unified Lab II 3 credits
CHEM 406 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3 credits
CHEM 440 Biochemistry I 3 credits
CHEM 471 Chemical Bibliography 1 credit
CHEM 485 Seminar 0 credit
CHEM 486 Seminar 0 credit
CHEM 498A & B Thesis 2 credits

B.S. Major in Chemistry-with Biochemistry Option: 70 Credits
Lower DivisionCHEM 105 General Chemistry 3 credits
CHEM 105L General Chemistry Lab 1 credit
CHEM 206 Inorganic Chemistry 3 credits
CHEM 206L Inorganic Chemistry Lab 1 credit
CHEM 230 Organic Chemistry I 3 credits
CHEM 230L Organic Chemistry I Lab 1 credit
BIOL 201 Cellular Biology 3 credits
BIOL 201L Cellular Biology Lab 1 credit
BIOL 202 Genetics and Evolution 3 credits
BIOL 202L Genetics and Evolution Lab 1 credit
MATH 157, 258, and 259 12 credits
PHYS 103, 103L 4 credits
PHYS 204, 204L 4 credits

Upper DivisionCHEM 310 & 310L Quantitative Analysis 4 credits
CHEM 320 Physical Chemistry I 3 credits
CHEM 321 Physical Chemistry II 3 credits
CHEM 331 Organic Chemistry II 3 credits
CHEM 331L Organic Chemistry Lab II 1 credit
CHEM 340 Unified Lab I 3 credits
CHEM 341 Unified Lab II 3 credits
CHEM 440 Biochemistry I 3 credits
CHEM 443 Biochemistry I Lab 1 credit
CHEM 445 Biochemistry II 3 credit
CHEM 471 Chemical Bibliography 1 credit
CHEM 485 Seminar 0 credit
CHEM 486 Seminar 0 credit
CHEM 498A & B Thesis 2 credits

(Biochemistry topic)

B.A. Major in Chemistry: 48 (or 47) Credits
Lower DivisionCHEM 105 (or 101) General Chemistry 3 credits
CHEM 105L (or 101L) Gen. Chemistry Lab 1 credit
CHEM 206 Inorganic Chemistry 3 credits
CHEM 206L Inorganic Chemistry Lab 1 credit
CHEM 230 Organic Chemistry I 3 credits
CHEM 230L Organic Chemistry Lab I 1 credit
MATH 157, 258 8 credits

Take one of the following two sets of courses:PHYS 101, 101L & 102, 102L 8 credits

orPHYS 103, 103L & 204, 204L 8 credits

Upper DivisionCHEM 310 & 310L Quantitative Analysis 4 credits
CHEM 320 Physical Chemistry I 3 credits
CHEM 331 Organic Chemistry II 3 credits
CHEM 331L Organic Chemistry Lab II 1 credit
CHEM 471 Chemical Bibliography 1 credit
CHEM 485 Seminar 0 credit
CHEM 486 Seminar 0 credit
CHEM 321, 406, 440, or 445 6 credits
CHEM 498 A & B Thesis 2 credits

(or CHEM 488 Senior Literature Review
1 credit)

Minor in Chemistry: 22 or 23 Credits
Lower DivisionCHEM 105 (or 101) General Chemistry 3 credits
CHEM 105L (101L) General Chemistry Lab 1 credit
CHEM 206 Inorganic Chemistry 3 credits
CHEM 206L Inorganic Chemistry Lab 1 credit
CHEM 230 Organic Chemistry I 3 credits
CHEM 230L Organic Chemistry Lab I 1 credit

Upper DivisionCHEM 310 & 310L Quantitative Analysis 4 credits
CHEM 320 Physical Chemistry I 3 credits
One of the following two courses 3-4 credits
CHEM 331/331L Organic Chemistry II & Lab
CHEM 321 Physical Chemistry II

Emphasizing independent research and one-on-one collaboration with faculty members, Gettysburg’s interdisciplinary biochemistry-molecular biology major requires study in the biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics departments, consistent with recommendations of the American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Students gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art biochemical analysis and recombinant DNA technology as they examine the structures and chemical reactions within living cells. A capstone research project frequently results in professional publications co-authored by students and professors or presentations at scientific meetings.

Students receive excellent preparation for graduate study, medical school, or careers in a broad range of fields.

Stressing independent thinking, Gettysburg’s chemistry major offers hands-on experience with state-of-the-art instrumentation.

Close collaboration with faculty frequently results in professional publications or presentations co-authored by students and professors. Twice-monthly seminars give students an opportunity to present their work to their colleagues and professors.

The major provides a strong foundation for success in graduate school and career fields such as chemistry, medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine. About 75 percent of Gettysburg chemistry majors go on to gain advanced degrees.

Stressing independent thinking, Gettysburg’s chemistry major offers hands-on experience with state-of-the-art instrumentation.

Close collaboration with faculty frequently results in professional publications or presentations co-authored by students and professors. Twice-monthly seminars give students an opportunity to present their work to their colleagues and professors.

The major provides a strong foundation for success in graduate school and career fields such as chemistry, medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine. About 75 percent of Gettysburg chemistry majors go on to gain advanced degrees.

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Stressing independent thinking, Gettysburg’s chemistry major offers hands-on experience with state-of-the-art instrumentation.

Close collaboration with faculty frequently results in professional publications or presentations co-authored by students and professors. Twice-monthly seminars give students an opportunity to present their work to their colleagues and professors.

The major provides a strong foundation for success in graduate school and career fields such as chemistry, medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine. About 75 percent of Gettysburg chemistry majors go on to gain advanced degrees.

The Department of Chemistry offers both the Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of Arts degrees. The American Chemical Society has approved the curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry including a program with a biochemistry option. A Bachelor of Arts is offered for those students wishing a strong background in the field but with less specialization than the Bachelor of Science program. A minor in chemistry is also offered.

For those interested in teaching chemistry at the secondary level, the department suggests the B.A. degree along with the teacher certification program of the School of Education. For students interested in environmental science, a B.A. degree in Chemistry combined with supporting courses from Biology, Civil Engineering, and Law is recommended.

Gonzaga University does not offer a program in Chemical Engineering. Students interested in Chemical Engineering should consider combining a B.S. degree in Chemistry with supporting courses from the School of Engineering and an M.S. or Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering from another institution.