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Chemistry B.S. - Fermentation Emphasis (ACS-Certified)

Objectives

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry offers students an opportunity to acquire a solid fundamental understanding of chemical principles, to acquire basic laboratory skills, to develop skills in oral and written communication and the use of the chemical literature, to gain an appreciation of chemistry, to develop critical thinking and logical reasoning, to use the scientific method, and to develop an ability to learn and work independently.  The Fermentation Emphasis specifically provides students with theoretical and practical knowledge of the processes involved in the production of fermented beverages.  

The curriculum is designed to accomplish the above objectives through contact with specific chemistry content, exposure to laboratory experiences, and encouragement of the creative process, independent research and/or industrial internship. Students selecting the Fermentation Emphasis are encouraged to choose electives in chemistry, biochemistry or other disciplines which will prepare them for their chosen career. Students who receive a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry with the Fermentation Emphasis and complete the curriculum approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS) graduate as ACS-certified chemists. 

Degree Requirements

Total Semester Hours=120

  1. University Core Curriculum — 42 hrs. 
  2. A minimum grade of "C" in all chemistry courses. 
  3. Completion of BIOL 1306/BIOL 1106, BIOL 1307/BIOL 1107, BIOL 4300/4101, MATH 2413, and MATH 2414
  4. Completion of PHYS 2325/PHYS 2125 and PHYS 2326/PHYS 2126 or PHYS 1301/1101 and PHYS 1302/1102.
  5. Completion of 54 semester hours of chemistry. Twelve semester hours of upper-division chemistry must be completed at this university. Required and elective Chemistry courses are listed below.
  6. Approved lower and upper-division electives selected with the student’s career goals in mind. Suggested electives include courses in chemistry, biology, mathematics, computer science, statistics, education, speech, technical writing, technology, economics, psychology, sociology, ethics, and business administration. 
Preparation for careers in specialized areas of chemistry and biochemistry is possible by careful selection of supporting areas of concentration. A partial list of specialized chemistry and biochemistry careers includes chemical marketing, chemical business, environmental chemistry, forensic science, pre-law (chemical patents), health professions (pre-medical and pre-dental), technical writing, biotechnology, and chemical technology. Students should confer with the academic advisor of the department in regard to such options and their career goals. 

Chemistry Courses Required (54 hrs.)

Completion of the courses listed below. Required Chemistry Courses:

CHEM 1311General Chemistry I [TCCN: CHEM 1311]
CHEM 1111General Chemistry I Laboratory [TCCN: CHEM 1111]
CHEM 1312General Chemistry II [TCCN: CHEM 1312]
CHEM 1112General Chemistry II Laboratory [TCCN: CHEM 1112]
CHEM 3310Analytical Chemistry
CHEM 3111Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
CHEM 3320Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 3121Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
CHEM 3342Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 3143Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
CHEM 3344Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 3145Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
CHEM 3352Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 3153Physical Chemistry I Laboratory
CHEM 3346Macromolecular, Supramolecular, and Nanoscale Chemistry
CHEM 3380Chemistry of Brewing
CHEM 3180Chemistry of Brewing Laboratory
CHEM 3381Chemistry of Winemaking
CHEM 3181Chemistry of Winemaking Laboratory
CHEM 3382Distillation Science and Technology
CHEM 4370Undergraduate Internship Program
CHEM 4383Chemical Principles of Fermentation
CHEM 4334Biochemistry I
CHEM 4135Biochemistry I Laboratory
CHEM 4190Chemical Literature
CHEM 4191Seminar