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ChemistryChair: David F. WiemerProfessors: Mark A. Arnold (Edwin B. Green Chair in Laser-Chemistry), James B. Gloer (Ralph L. Shriner-Roy J. Carver Professor), Vicki H. Grassian (Chemistry/Chemical and Biochemical Engineering), Daniel M. Quinn, Gary W. Small, David F. Wiemer (Chemistry/Pharmacology) Professors emeriti: Norman C. Baenziger, Edward B. Buchanan Jr., Donald J. Burton, E. David Cater, Robert E. Coffman, Leodis Davis, John R. Doyle, H. Bruce Friedrich, Harold M. Goff, Vasu Nair (UI Foundation Distinguished Professor), Donald J. Pietrzyk, Dwight C. Tardy Associate professors: Darrell P. Eyman, Gregory K. Friestad, Lei Geng, Edward G. Gillan, Amnon Kohen, Sarah C. Larsen, Johna Leddy, Leonard R. MacGillivray, Louis Messerle (Chemistry/Radiology), Norbert J. Pienta, F. Christopher Pigge, Mark A. Young Assistant professors: Ned Bowden, Donald M. Cannon, Chris Cheatum, Amanda J. Haes, Claudio Margulis, Jan-Uwe Rohde, Alexei V. Tivanski Lecturers: Russell G. Larson, Amy E. Strathman Undergraduate degrees: B.A., B.S. in Chemistry Undergraduate nondegree program: Minor in Chemistry Graduate degrees: M.S., Ph.D. in Chemistry Web site: http://www.chem.uiowa.edu/ Undergraduate ProgramsThe Department of Chemistry offers a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science in chemistry. An undergraduate degree in chemistry provides a strong foundation for success in graduate and professional study and for positions in academic or industrial chemistry.The department also offers a minor in chemistry. Bachelor of ScienceThe Bachelor of Science in chemistry requires 68 s.h. in the major, including 46 s.h. in chemistry courses. Students earn 17 s.h. in five foundation chemistry courses and 29 s.h. in advanced chemistry courses. They must earn at least 20 s.h. in advanced chemistry courses at The University of Iowa.The five foundation courses are principles of chemistry I-II, organic chemistry I-II, and organic chemistry lab. All subsequent chemistry courses are built on the foundation courses. The B.S. program is certified by the American Chemical Society. Current and projected demand for Bachelor of Science graduates in chemistry is excellent in research and in control and process-development work. The program also provides all the prerequisites for graduate work in chemistry or biochemistry and in other biomedical areas with a molecular focus. Courses in the chemistry major have prerequisites, so they must be taken in the correct order. Most advanced courses are taught only once a year. Students should plan carefully, in consultation with their academic advisors. Students should take 004:021 Basic Measurement during the first semester of the second year. The B.S. requires the following course work. ChemistryOne of these sequences:
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Integral CalculusOne of these sequences:
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SCIENCE ELECTIVES AND RESEARCHStudents must earn a total of at least 6 s.h. in advanced science elective courses and in 004:162 Undergraduate Research. A partial list of courses that satisfy the chemistry elective requirement is available on the department's web site (see Undergraduate Program/Degrees). Generally, advanced courses in related science disciplines beyond the introductory level and math-related courses with a prerequisite of calculus II or equivalent are accepted. Students should consult their advisors to gain approval for a course that is not on the list.Bachelor of ArtsThe Bachelor of Arts in chemistry requires 53 s.h. in the major, including 37 s.h. in chemistry courses. Students earn 17 s.h. in five foundation chemistry courses and 20 s.h. in advanced chemistry courses. They must earn at least 11 s.h. in advanced chemistry courses at The University of Iowa.The five foundation courses are principles of chemistry I-II, organic chemistry I-II, and organic chemistry lab. All subsequent chemistry courses are built on the foundation courses. The B.A. program in chemistry provides a more general education, with a concentration in fundamental chemistry and a wider choice of electives than the B.S. program includes. Advanced courses in chemistry, biological sciences, mathematics, physics, or other scientific areas are recommended. Bachelor of Arts graduates in chemistry may qualify to be high school teachers, provided they meet teacher licensure requirements. By choosing appropriate electives, students can meet entrance requirements for chemistry, biochemistry, medicine, dentistry, or other graduate or professional programs while satisfying the B.A. requirements in chemistry. Graduates also may pursue careers and education in business, law, and other areas. Courses in the chemistry major have prerequisites, so they must be taken in the correct order. Most advanced courses are taught only once a year. Students should plan carefully, in consultation with their academic advisors. Students should take 004:021 Basic Measurement during the first semester of the second year. The B.A. requires the following course work. ChemistryOne of these sequences:
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Integral CalculusOne of these sequences:
Introductory PhysicsOne of these sequences:
Four-Year Graduation PlanThe following checkpoints list the minimum requirements students must complete by certain semesters in order to stay on the University's Four-Year Graduation Plan. (Courses in the major are those required to complete the major; they may be offered by departments other than the major department.)Note: Courses in the chemistry major have prerequisites. Students must take required courses in the correct sequence in order to satisfy prerequisites and avoid regression; a typical chemistry course schedule and a regression list are available on the department's web site (see Undergraduate Program/Degrees). Most advanced courses are taught only once a year. Students should plan carefully, in consultation with their academic advisors. They should take 004:021 Basic Measurement during the first semester of the second year. Bachelor of ArtsBefore the third semester begins: math through calculus I, 004:011 and 004:012 or 004:018, 004:019, and 004:020 or equivalent course work, and at least one-quarter of the semester hours required for graduationBefore the fifth semester begins: the courses listed above; calculus II; organic chemistry I, II, and lab; physics I and II; and at least one-half of the semester hours required for graduation Before the seventh semester begins: the courses listed above, four more courses in the major, and at least three-quarters of the semester hours required for graduation Before the eighth semester begins: the courses listed above, and one or two more courses in the major During the eighth semester: enrollment in all remaining course work in the major, all remaining General Education courses, and a sufficient number of semester hours to graduate Bachelor of ScienceBefore the third semester begins: math through calculus I, 004:011 and 004:012 or 004:018, 004:019, and 004:020 or equivalent course work, and at least one-quarter of the semester hours required for graduationBefore the fifth semester begins: the courses listed above; calculus II; physics I and II; organic chemistry I, II, and lab; three other courses in the major; and at least one-half of the semester hours required for graduation Before the seventh semester begins: the courses listed above, six more courses in the major, and at least three-quarters of the semester hours required for graduation Before the eighth semester begins: the courses listed above, and three more courses in the major During the eighth semester: enrollment in all remaining course work in the major, all remaining General Education courses, and a sufficient number of semester hours to graduate HonorsTo graduate with honors in chemistry, a student must be a member of the University Honors Program, which requires students to maintain a cumulative University of Iowa g.p.a. of at least 3.33 (contact the University of Iowa Honors Program for more information). Honors students in chemistry must take 004:162 Undergraduate Research, complete a research project acceptable to their research advisors, and write an honors thesis based on that research. Students are encouraged, but not required, to present their research at local and regional meetings and to publish their results in professional journals. Students who complete 6 s.h. of 004:162 Undergraduate Research may earn additional honors research credit through an honors practicum.MinorThe minor in chemistry requires a minimum of 15 s.h. in chemistry (prefix 004), including 12 s.h. earned in advanced course work taken at The University of Iowa. Advanced courses are numbered above 100 and below 280, except 004:162 and 004:191. Students normally complete the minor by taking the introductory sequence 004:011-004:012 (or 004:018-004:019 and 004:020) followed by the 12 s.h. of advanced work taken at The University of Iowa. The 12 s.h. requirement is most commonly satisfied with the organic chemistry sequence 004:121-004:122 and 004:141 (or 004:123-004:124 and 004:142) plus one more 3 s.h. chemistry course, such as 004:111, 004:131, 004:132, 004:170, or 004:172.Teaching LicensureChemistry courses required for the B.S. or B.A. satisfy the major requirements for teaching in secondary schools. A minor in chemistry satisfies the requirements for a teaching emphasis in chemistry (see Science Education in the Catalog).Special Opportunities for UndergraduatesThe department offers undergraduate students majoring in chemistry and other students interested in chemistry a number of programs and opportunities to enrich their classroom studies.Undergraduate Chemistry CenterThe Chemistry Center serves all students who take chemistry courses as well as the department's professors and teaching assistants. The center maintains waiting lists and offers other assistance with registration; returns examinations and homework assignments and maintains a file of lecture hand-outs; provides a lending library of chemistry textbooks that can be checked out; and maintains bulletin boards with information on all lower-level chemistry courses. Information about student organizations and departmental scholarships and awards also is available at the Chemistry Center.Student OrganizationsStudents may join the Undergraduate Chemical Society, a student affiliate of the American Chemical Society (ACS). Chapter activities include dinner meetings with guest speakers; a chemistry tutoring service for other students; participation in local and national meetings of the ACS; and participation in chemistry outreach programs. Students in UCS develop leadership, organization, and speaking skills valuable throughout their college experience and in their subsequent careers.The department has a chapter of Alpha Chi Sigma, a co-ed chemistry fraternity. The Alpha Theta Chapter is open to students in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, and related fields. Alpha Chi Sigma sponsors many social and professional events throughout the year. The department also supports the activities of Women in Science and Engineering (WISE), whose aim is to increase women's participation and advancement as students, faculty members, and professional staff; promote a supportive study and work environment for women; integrate women's ideas, strengths, and approaches into research, teaching, and service; and inform the public of educational and career opportunities for women in scientific and technical fields. WISE sponsors a living-learning community in Stanley Hall (a University residence hall) for first-year female students majoring in science or engineering, the Student-to-Student Support in Science mentoring program, a service learning program, and the WISE Discourse and Dining series. Scholarships and AwardsA number of awards and scholarships are available to chemistry majors, including the American Institute of Chemists Award, the Undergraduate Award in Analytical Chemistry, the Chemistry Alumni Awards (one each for a sophomore, a junior, and a senior), and the Merck Index Award. Chemistry majors also may apply for Russell K. Simms and Shoemaker-Strickler Scholarships.Graduate ProgramsThe department offers a Master of Science and a Doctor of Philosophy in chemistry.Master of ScienceThe Master of Science in chemistry requires a minimum of 30 s.h. of graduate credit. The degree is offered with or without thesis, in analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry. M.S. students must demonstrate minimal proficiency in analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry by passing specific examinations or by enrolling in suitable core courses. This requirement must be completed by the end of the second year of enrollment. A g.p.a. of at least 3.00 is required for admission to the master's examination.Doctor of PhilosophyThe Doctor of Philosophy in chemistry requires a minimum of 72 s.h. of graduate credit. Ph.D. study in analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry includes minimal proficiency examinations, core courses as necessary, a minimum of 11 s.h. of advanced course work, and research.Students who meet the course requirements with a cumulative g.p.a. of 3.00 or higher are admitted to the oral comprehensive examination upon presentation and preliminary approval of their written research proposal and research progress report; they must take the oral comprehensive examination no later than the end of their second year of enrollment. Upon completing Ph.D. research, candidates prepare the dissertation. The final examination consists of an oral defense of the thesis, at which time the candidate presents at least one manuscript of the publishable portion of his or her thesis. AdmissionApplicants for graduate admission should have a bachelor's degree in chemistry, preferably with a g.p.a. of 3.00 or higher. Most admitted graduate students receive financial support. For application information, contact the Department of Chemistry or visit its web site.FacilitiesThe Department of Chemistry office, support facilities, and faculty offices are located in the Chemistry Building, as is laboratory and classroom space dedicated to teaching and research activities. Several faculty members have offices and laboratories in the Iowa Advanced Technology Laboratories, across the street from the Chemistry Building. See the Department of Chemistry web site for information about facilities and advanced instrumentation available for instruction and research.Courses
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