Chemistry (CHEM)
Department of Chemistry
Jeff Rosenthal-Chair, Marilyn Duerst, Ross Jilk, Mike Kahlow, Lisa Kroutil, Daniel Marchand, Kevin McLaughlin, Barb Nielsen, Magdalena Pala, Karl Peterson, David Rainville, David Rusterholz, Jamie Schneider, Stacey Stoffregen.
The Chemistry Department offers several options for chemistry majors, all of which are based on a core curriculum with additional requirements based on each option.
1. The Bachelor of Science regular option chemistry major is designed for students who desire a general education in chemistry as a background for careers in many fields such as polymer science, environmental analysis, industrial chemistry, materials science, various fields related to medical science, etc. This consists of 35 credit hours distributed among the major fields of chemistry.
2. The ACS-Approved regular option chemistry major is offered for those students who wish to pursue a more intensive program in chemistry approved by the American Chemical Society. This program includes the courses in the Bachelor of Science chemistry major and additional advanced courses. It is particularly recommended for students who intend to go to graduate school or work in the chemical industry. A course in computer use or programming and one year of foreign language are strongly recommended.
3. The biochemistry options are for those students who wish to pursue a career in biotechnology, the medical sciences or who desire a strong background in the chemistry of biological systems. The biochemistry program may be based on the Bachelor of Science major or the ACS Approved major. The ACS-Approved major is recommended for the student who plans to attend graduate school.
4. The education option chemistry major is designed for prospective secondary school teachers. The curriculum is planned so as to give the student (1) a broad general education, (2) specialized preparation in chemistry with a minor in a supporting field and (3) professional training necessary for effective teaching. In order to be admitted to the College of Education, the student needs to be evaluated and recommended by the Chemistry Education Advisory Committee. Contact the Chemistry Department chair for further information.
5. The polymer option is designed for those students who wish to pursue a career in the chemical industry working with new materials for applications in aerospace, electronics, medicine, building, and transportation industries. Students completing this option will be prepared to directly enter the chemical industry or go on to graduate school in areas of study such as polymers or material science. The polymer option is based on the ACS-Approved major.
Note: Substitution of other courses for degree requirements is possible upon application and approval by the department. This is on a case-by-case basis and particularly may affect students who change to a chemistry major or who transfer to UWRF. Students should confer with their advisor and/or the department chair.
The Department of Chemistry at UWRF is approved by the American Chemical Society. Students who are interested in pursuing advanced training in chemistry may obtain an ACS-Approved degree by taking several additional chemistry courses. Within the required supporting courses, the calculus-based physics courses 161, 162, 166, 167 are required for the ACS-Approved Option.
Courses in the major or required supporting courses may be double counted to satisfy the General Education science requirements. Therefore, the total General Education credit hour requirement is reduced by the courses that can be double-counted.
Chemistry Major Core Requirements
Core A Requirements for All Chemistry Major Programs: 22-23 cr. hrs.
CHEM 121 General Chemistry I 5 cr. or CHEM 120 Introduction to General Chemistry 6 cr.
CHEM 122 General Chemistry II 5 cr.
CHEM 231 Organic Chemistry I 3 cr.
CHEM 232 Organic Chemistry II 3 cr.
CHEM 250 Foundations of Analytical Chemistry 4 cr.
CHEM 355 Separation Science Laboratory 1 cr.
CHEM 480 Chemical Communications and Research (writing intensive) 1 cr.
Core B Requirements for All Chemistry Major Programs: 24 cr. hrs.
CHEM 130 Introduction to Organic Chemistry 5 cr.
CHEM 233 Foundations of Organic Chemistry 5 cr.
CHEM 240 Foundations of Inorganic Chemistry 4 cr.
CHEM 250 Foundations of Analytical Chemistry 4 cr.
CHEM 333 Organic Synthesis 4 cr.
CHEM 355 Separation Science Laboratory 1 cr.
CHEM 480 Chemical Communications and Research (writing intensive) 1 cr.
Required Supporting Courses: 14-21 cr. hrs.
MATH 166 Calculus I 4 cr.
MATH 167 Calculus II 4 cr.
MATH 266 Calculus III 3 cr.
Choose one of the following two physics series I or II: 10 cr. hrs.
(Option B is required for ACS-approved options)
Series I. PHYS 151 General Physics I
PHYS 152 General Physics II
PHYS 156 General Physics Laboratory I
PHYS 157 General Physics Laboratory II
Series II. PHYS 161 General Physics I
PHYS 162 General Physics II
PHYS 166 General Physics Laboratory I
PHYS 167 General Physics Laboratory II
Chemistry Major-Liberal Arts
Chemistry Major- Liberal Arts: 35-38 Total Credits
Core Requirements 22-24 cr. hrs.
Required Supporting Courses 14-21 cr. hrs.
(not counted in total for major)
Regular Option Required Courses: 9-11 cr. hrs.
CHEM 236 Organic Chemistry Lab I 1 cr. (Core A only)
CHEM 237 Organic Chemistry Lab II 1 cr. (Core A only)
CHEM 341 Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics 3 cr.
CHEM 342 Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy 3 cr.
CHEM 356 Chemical Instrumentation Lab (writing intensive) 1 cr.
CHEM 401 Advanced Chemistry Lab I (writing intensive) 1 cr.
CHEM 402 Advanced Chemistry Lab II (writing intensive) 1cr.
Directed Electives for the Regular Option: 3 cr. hrs.
Choose from:
CHEM 311 Polymer Chemistry 3 cr.
CHEM 361 Biochemistry I 3 cr.
CHEM 411 Polymer Science 3 cr.
CHEM 422 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (writing intensive) 3 cr.
CHEM 432 Advanced Organic Chemistry 3 cr.
CHEM 461 Pharmacology 3 cr.
CHEM 495 Undergraduate Research 1 cr.
Biochemistry Option
Required Courses: 14-16 cr. hrs.
CHEM 236 Organic Chemistry Lab I 1 cr. (Core A only)
CHEM 237 Organic Chemistry Lab II 1 cr. (Core A only)
CHEM 361 Biochemistry I 3 cr.
CHEM 362 Biochemistry II 3 cr.
CHEM 366 Biochemistry Laboratory (writing intensive) 1 cr.
CHEM 495 Undergraduate Research 1 cr.
Choose option A. or B. below: 6 cr. hrs.
Option A.
CHEM 341 Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics
CHEM 342 Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy
Option B.
CHEM 340 Physical Chemistry of Biological Systems
CHEM 432 Advanced Organic Chemistry
If option B. is chosen, MATH 167 and 266 are not required.
Additional required supporting courses, biochemistry option only: 6 cr. hrs.
BIOL 240 Cell and Molecular Biology 3 cr.
BIOL 350 Genetics and Evolution (writing intensive) 3 cr.
Chemistry Major- Education
Major Requirements - Secondary Education 35-36 Total Credits
Core Requirements: 22-24 cr. hrs.
Required Supporting Courses: 21 cr. hrs.
(not counted in total for major)
Secondary Education Option
Required Courses: 12-14 cr. hrs.
CHEM 236 Organic Chemistry Lab I 1 cr. (Core A only)
CHEM 237 Organic Chemistry Lab II 1 cr. (Core A only)
CHEM 341 Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics 3 cr.
CHEM 342 Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy 3 cr.
CHEM 356 Chemical Instrumentation Lab (writing intensive) 1 cr.
CHEM 401 Advanced Chemistry Lab I (writing intensive) 1 cr.
CHEM 402 Advanced Chemistry Lab II (writing intensive) 1 cr.
CHEM 422 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (writing intensive) 3 cr.
Chemistry Major ACS-Approved
Chemistry Major ACS-Approved: 42-48 Total Credits
Core Requirements 22-24 cr. hrs.
Required Supporting Courses 21 cr. hrs.
(not counted in total for major)
ACS Regular Option
Required Courses: 16-19 cr. hrs.
CHEM 246 Synthetic and Analytical Techniques in Organic Chem I 2 cr. (Core A only)
CHEM 247 Synthetic and Analytical Techniques in Organic Chem II 1 cr. (Core A only)
CHEM 341 Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics 3 cr.
CHEM 342 Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy 3 cr.
CHEM 356 Chemical Instrumentation Lab (writing intensive) 1 cr.
CHEM 361 Biochemistry I 3 cr.
CHEM 401 Advanced Chemistry Lab I (writing intensive) 1 cr.
CHEM 402 Advanced Chemistry Lab II (writing intensive) 1 cr.
CHEM 422 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (writing intensive) 3 cr.
CHEM 495 Undergraduate Research 1 cr.
Directed Electives for the Regular Option 3 cr. hrs.
Choose from:
CHEM 311 Polymer Chemistry 3 cr.
CHEM 362 Biochemistry II 3 cr.
CHEM 366 Biochemistry Laboratory (writing intensive) 1 cr.
CHEM 411 Polymer Science 3 cr.
CHEM 416 Polymer Laboratory 1 cr.
CHEM 432 Advanced Organic Chemistry 3 cr.
CHEM 489 Special Topics in Chemistry .5-3 cr.
ACS Biochemistry Option
Required Courses: 18-21 cr. hrs.
CHEM 246 Synthetic and Analytical Techniques in Organic Chem I 2 cr. (Core A only)
CHEM 247 Synthetic and Analytical Techniques in Organic Chem II 1 cr. (Core A only)
CHEM 341 Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics 3 cr.
CHEM 342 Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy 3 cr.
CHEM 356 Chemical Instrumentation Lab (writing intensive) 1 cr.
CHEM 361 Biochemistry I 3 cr.
CHEM 362 Biochemistry II 3 cr.
CHEM 366 Biochemistry Laboratory (writing intensive) 1 cr.
CHEM 401 Advanced Chemistry Lab I (writing intensive) 1 cr.
CHEM 422 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (writing intensive) 3 cr.
Additional required supporting courses, biochemistry option only: 10 cr. hrs.
BIOL 240 Cell and Molecular Biology 3 cr.
BIOL 350 Genetics and Evolution (writing intensive) 3 cr.
BIOL 451 Molecular Biology 4 cr.
ACS Polymer Option
Required Courses: 26-27 cr. hrs.
Option I
CHEM 236 Organic Chemistry Lab I 1 cr. (Core A only)
CHEM 237 Organic Chemistry Lab II 1 cr. (Core A only)
CHEM 311 Polymer Chemistry 3 cr.
CHEM 341 Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics 3 cr.
CHEM 342 Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy 3 cr.
CHEM 356 Chemical Instrumentation Lab (writing intensive) 1 cr.
CHEM 361 Biochemistry I 3 cr.
CHEM 366 Biochemistry Laboratory (writing intensive) 1 cr.
or CHEM 495 Undergraduate Research
CHEM 401 Advanced Chemistry Lab I (writing intensive) 1 cr.
CHEM 402 Advanced Chemistry Lab II (writing intensive) 1 cr.
CHEM 411 Polymer Science 3 cr.
CHEM 416 Polymer Laboratory 1 cr.
CHEM 422 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (writing intensive) 3 cr.
CHEM 495 Undergraduate Research 1 cr.
Option II
CHEM 246 Synthetic and Analytical Techniques in Organic Chem I 2 cr. (Core A only)
CHEM 247 Synthetic and Analytical Techniques in Organic Chem II 1 cr. (Core A only)
CHEM 311 Polymer Chemistry 3 cr.
CHEM 341 Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics 3 cr.
CHEM 342 Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy 3 cr.
CHEM 356 Chemical Instrumentation Lab (writing intensive) 1 cr.
CHEM 361 Biochemistry I 3 cr.
CHEM 401 Advanced Chemistry Lab I (writing intensive) 1 cr.
CHEM 402 Advanced Chemistry Lab II (writing intensive) 1 cr.
CHEM 411 Polymer Science 3 cr.
CHEM 416 Polymer Laboratory 1 cr.
CHEM 422 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (writing intensive) 3 cr.
CHEM 495 Undergraduate Research 1 cr.
Chemistry Major - Dual Degree (Engineering)
This major is awarded jointly with a B.S. in engineering after the student has successfully completed a three-year program at UW-River Falls with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 and a two-year program at either UW-Madison or the University of Minnesota.
Required courses 29-30 cr. hrs.
CHEM 121 General Chemistry I 5 cr.
or CHEM 120 Introduction to General Chemistry 6 cr.
CHEM 122 General Chemistry II 5 cr.
CHEM 231 Organic Chemistry I 3 cr.
CHEM 232 Organic Chemistry II 3 cr.
CHEM 246 Synthetic and Analytical Techniques in Organic Chem I 2 cr.
CHEM 247 Synthetic and Analytical Techniques in Organic Chem II 1 cr.
CHEM 251 Analytical Chemistry 2 cr.
CHEM 256 Analytical Chemistry Lab 1 cr.
CHEM 341 Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics 3 cr.
CHEM 342 Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy 3 cr.
CHEM 355 Separation Science Laboratory 1 cr.
Credits transferred from Engineering School 30 cr. hrs.
Required supporting courses at UWRF 34 cr. hrs.
PHYS 161 General Physics I 4 cr.
PHYS 162 General Physics II 4 cr.
PHYS 166 General Physics Laboratory I 1 cr.
PHYS 167 General Physics Laboratory II 1 cr.
PHYS 211 Scientific Programming 3 cr.
PHYS 264 General Physics 4 cr.
MATH 166 Calculus I 4 cr.
MATH 167 Calculus II 4 cr.
MATH 256 Linear Algebra 3 cr.
MATH 266 Calculus III 3 cr.
MATH 331 Differential Equations 3 cr.
Chemistry Minor
Liberal Arts and Education Minor: 22-25 Total Credits
Required Courses: 10-11 cr. hrs.
Option A
CHEM 121 General Chemistry I 5 cr.
or CHEM 120 Introduction to General Chemistry 6 cr.
CHEM 122 General Chemistry II 5 cr.
Option B
CHEM 130 Introduction to Organic Chemistry 5 cr
CHEM 233 Foundations of Organic Chemistry 5 cr
Directed electives: Liberal Arts Minor: 12 cr. hrs.
or Secondary Education Minor: 14 cr. hrs.
At least one course must be at the 300 level or above.
CHEM 231 Organic Chemistry I 3 cr.
CHEM 232 Organic Chemistry II 3 cr.
CHEM 236 Organic Chemistry Lab I 1 cr. (Core A only)
CHEM 237 Organic Chemistry Lab II 1 cr. (Core A only)
CHEM 240 Foundations of Inorganic Chemistry 4 cr.
CHEM 246 Synthetic and Analytical Techniques in Organic Chem I 2 cr.
CHEM 247 Synthetic and Analytical Techniques in Organic Chem II 1 cr.
CHEM 250 Foundations of Analytical Chemistry 4 cr.
CHEM 311 Polymer Chemistry 3 cr.
CHEM 333 Organic Synthesis 4 cr.
CHEM 340 Physical Chemistry of Biological Systems 3 cr.
CHEM 341 Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics 3 cr.
CHEM 342 Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy 3 cr.
CHEM 355 Separation Science Laboratory 1 cr.
CHEM 356 Chemical Instrumentation Lab (writing intensive) 1 cr.
CHEM 361 Biochemistry I 3 cr.
CHEM 362 Biochemistry II 3 cr.
CHEM 366 Biochemistry Laboratory (writing intensive) 1 cr.
CHEM 411 Polymer Science 3 cr.
CHEM 416 Polymer Laboratory 1 cr.
CHEM 422 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (writing intensive) 3 cr.
CHEM 432 Advanced Organic Chemistry 3 cr.
CHEM 452 Instrumental Analysis 3 cr.
CHEM 461 Pharmacology 3 cr.
CHEM 495 Undergraduate Research 1 cr.
Updated May, 2008
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