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
- University Core Curriculum — 42 hrs.
- A minimum grade of "C" in all chemistry courses.
- Completion of BIOL 1306/BIOL 1106, BIOL 1307/BIOL 1107, BIOL 4300/4101, MATH 2413, and MATH 2414
- Completion of PHYS 2325/PHYS 2125 and PHYS 2326/PHYS 2126 or PHYS 1301/1101 and PHYS 1302/1102.
- 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.
- 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:
BS in Biochemistry 8 Semester Recommended Sequence
Semester 1 (15hrs.)
| CHEM 1311 | General Chemistry I [TCCN: CHEM 1311] | |
| CHEM 1111 | General Chemistry I Laboratory [TCCN: CHEM 1111] | |
| BIOL 1306 | General Biology I [TCCN: BIOL 1306] | |
| BIOL 1106 | General Biology I Laboratory [TCCN: BIOL 1106] | |
| MATH 2413 | Calculus I [TCCN: MATH 2413] | |
| ENGL 1301 | College Composition I [TCCN: ENGL 1301] | |
Semester 2 (15hrs.)
| CHEM 1312 | General Chemistry II [TCCN: CHEM 1312] | |
| CHEM 1112 | General Chemistry II Laboratory [TCCN: CHEM 1112] | |
| BIOL 1307 | General Biology II [TCCN: BIOL 1307] | |
| BIOL 1107 | General Biology II Laboratory [TCCN: BIOL 1107] | |
| MATH 2414 | Calculus II [TCCN: MATH 2414] | |
| ENGL 1302 | College Composition II [TCCN: ENGL 1302] | |
Semester 3 (15hrs.)
Semester 4 (17hrs.)
| CHEM 3344 | Organic Chemistry II | |
| CHEM 3145 | Organic Chemistry II Laboratory | |
| SOCI 1301 | Introduction to Sociology [TCCN: SOCI 1301] | |
| MATH 1342 | Statistics [TCCN: MATH 1342] | |
| PHYS 1302 | College Physics II [TCCN: PHYS 1302] | |
| or | |
| PHYS 2326 | University Physics II [TCCN: PHYS 2326] | |
| PHYS 1102 | College Physics II Laboratory [TCCN: PHYS 1102] | |
| or | |
| PHYS 2126 | University Physics II Laboratory [TCCN: PHYS 2126] | |
| Visual and Performing Arts* | |
Semester 5 (14hrs.)
| CHEM 4334 | Biochemistry I | |
| CHEM 4135 | Biochemistry I Laboratory | |
| Advanced Biology Elective* | |
| Advanced Biology Elective Lab* | |
| POLS 2306 | Introductory Texas Politics [TCCN: GOVT 2306] | |
| HIST 1301 | United States History I [TCCN: HIST 1301] | |
Semester 6 (14hrs.)
| CHEM 4336 | Biochemistry II | |
| CHEM 3320 | Inorganic Chemistry | |
| CHEM 3121 | Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory | |
| Advanced Biology Elective* | |
| Advanced Biology Elective Lab* | |
| HIST 1302 | United States History II [TCCN: HIST 1302] | |
Semester 7 (15hrs.)
| CHEM 3352 | Physical Chemistry I | |
| CHEM 3153 | Physical Chemistry I Laboratory | |
| Advanced Biology Elective* | |
| Advanced Biology Elective Lab* | |
| CHEM 4340 | Proteomics | |
| CHEM 4190 | Chemical Literature | |
| POLS 2305 | Introductory American Government [TCCN: GOVT 2305] | |
Semester 8 (15hrs.)
| CHEM 4344 | Molecular Basis of Disease | |
| CHEM 3346 | Macromolecular, Supramolecular, and Nanoscale Chemistry | |
| Advanced Chemistry Elective* | |
| CHEM 4191 | Seminar | |
| World or European Literature* | |
| Approved Elective* | |
*Advanced Biology Electives select from: BIOL 3332/3133, 3343/3144, 4350, 33334/3134 or 4300/4101
*Advanced Chemistry Electives select from: CHEM 3354/3155 (Spring), CHEM 4330 (Fall), CHEM 4332 (Spring) or CHEM 4312/4113 (Spring)
*World or European Literature (ENGL 2322, 2323, 2362, or 2363)
*Approved Electives should be selected in consultation with your advisor to assure all hour requirements are met (44 upper division, 120 total hours)