Berry College Chemistry Curriculum
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Chemistry (non-ACS) | Chemistry (ACS)
Biochemistry (non-ACS) | Biochemistry (ACS)
also
Chemistry Minor | Environmental Sciences - Chemistry
Why Consider an ACS-Certified Degree? See HERE
Berry College Catalog Chemistry Course Descriptions May Be Found HERE
Berry College Chemistry Department Catalog Pages may be Found HERE
Students who earn a B.S. in chemistry or biochemistry can choose from a number of career options including:
Medical, pharmacy, or dental school
Research/sales in pharmaceuticals
Graduate Studies
Education
The Chemistry and Biochemistry majors lead students to careers in industry, medical sciences, research, or education. For both Chemistry and Biochemistry majors there are two options students may complete; a non-ACS and an ACS approved major. While the non-ACS major is intended primarily for those students who do not intend to pursue graduate or professional studies, all students planning on pursuing a career in chemistry or biochemistry will benefit from the more rigorous curriculum.
Requirements for Chemistry Major
Berry College B. S. Degree in Chemistry
A student pursuing a B.S. in chemistry (non-ACS approved degree) must complete a minimum of 37 hours of chemistry, to include foundational and in-depth courses and some additional courses (listed below). Class descriptions are available from the course descriptions link (see above). WI classifications denote writing intensive courses.
Foundational Courses for non-ACS Chemistry Major (28 hours):
| CHM 108 |
|
3 - 3 - 4 |
| CHM 109 |
|
3 - 3 - 4 |
| CHM 221 |
|
3 - 3 - 4 |
| CHM 315 WI |
|
3 - 3 - 4 |
| CHM 331WI |
Physical Chemistry: Foundations
|
3 - 3 - 4 |
| CHM 341 |
|
3 - 3 - 4 |
| CHM 405WI |
|
3 - 3 - 4 |
In-Depth Chemistry Courses for non-ACS Chemistry Major (9 hours):
| CHM 222 |
|
3 - 3 - 4 |
| CHM 490 |
|
1 - 0 - 1 |
| and 4 additional hours at the 300 level or higher |
4 hours |
Additional Science and Mathematics Requirements (15-16 hours):
| PHY |
One year college-level sequence
|
8 hours |
| MAT 201 |
|
4 - 0 - 4 |
| MAT 203 or |
Multivariable Calculus or
|
4 - 0 - 4 |
| MAT 111 |
|
3 - 0 - 3 |
ACS Approved Berry College B.S. Degree in Chemistry
A student pursuing a B.S. degree in Chemistry (ACS approved degree) must complete a minimum of 43 hours of chemistry, including the following:
Foundational Chemistry Courses - Chemistry ACS Approved (28 hours):
| CHM 108 |
|
3 - 3 - 4 |
| CHM 109 |
|
3 - 3 - 4 |
| CHM 221 |
|
3 - 3 - 4 |
| CHM 315 WI |
|
3 - 3 - 4 |
| CHM 331WI |
Physical Chemistry: Foundations
|
3 - 3 - 4 |
| CHM 341 |
|
3 - 3 - 4 |
| CHM 405WI |
|
3 - 3 - 4 |
In-depth Courses - Chemistry ACS Approved (15-21 hours):
| CHM 222 |
|
3 - 3 - 4 |
| CHM 332 |
Physical Chemistry: Applications
|
3 - 3 - 4 |
| CHM 490 |
|
1 - 0 - 1 |
| Students must also take at least two addl. courses from the 300- or 400-level so that the number of in-depth course credit hours totals at least 12 and the number of in-depth lab hours totals at least 190. With prior granted permission and stipulations, research hours completed off campus, or as part of the student work program, may also count towards these requirements. |
Possible combinations for additional in-depth courses include:
- Three addl. courses with lab (12 cr. hrs.)
- Two addl. courses with lab and 1 hr. of CHM 498 (9 cr. hrs.)
- One addl. course with lab and 2 hrs. of CHM 498 (6 cr. hrs.)
|
Addl. Science and Mathematics Requirements - Chemistry ACS Approved:
| PHY |
One year college-level sequence (PHY 211/212 preferred)
|
8 hours |
| MAT 201 |
|
4 - 0 - 4 |
| MAT 203 |
|
4 - 0 - 4 |
Requirements for Biochemistry Major
Berry College B.S. Degree in Biochemistry
A student pursuing a B.S. in biochemistry (non-ACS approved degree) must complete a minimum of 32 hours of chemistry, including the following foundational and in-depth courses and additional requirements (listed below).
Foundational Chemistry Courses- non-ACS Biochemistry Major (20 hrs):
| CHM 108 |
|
3 - 3 - 4 |
| CHM 109 |
|
3 - 3 - 4 |
| CHM 221 |
|
3 - 3 - 4 |
| CHM 341 |
|
3 - 3 - 4 |
| CHM 315 WI |
|
3 - 3 - 4 |
| or CHM 331WI |
Physical Chemistry: Foundations
|
3 - 3 - 4 |
In-depth Courses for non-ACS Biochemistry Major (12-13 hrs.):
| CHM 222 |
|
3 - 3 - 4 |
| CHM 342 |
|
3 - 3 - 4 |
| CHM 490 |
|
1 - 0 - 1 |
| and one addl. chemistry course at the 300 level or higher |
3 to 4 hours |
Additional Science and Mathematics Requirements (23-24 hrs.):
| PHY |
One year college level sequence
|
8 hours |
| MAT 201 |
|
4 - 0 - 4 |
MAT 203 or
|
Multivariable Calculus or
|
4 - 0 - 4 |
| MAT 111 |
|
3 - 0 - 3 |
| BIO 111 and one addl. BIO course at the 200 level or higher * |
8 hours |
* The course requirements in biology for a biochemistry major are waived for those students obtaining a biology minor.
ACS Approved Berry College B.S. Degree in Biochemistry
A student pursuing a B.S. degree in Biochemistry (ACS approved degree) must complete a minimum of 43 hours of chemistry, to include the following:
Foundational Courses - Biochemistry ACS Approved (28 hours):
| CHM 108 |
|
3 - 3 - 4 |
| CHM 109 |
|
3 - 3 - 4 |
| CHM 221 |
|
3 - 3 - 4 |
| CHM 315 WI |
|
3 - 3 - 4 |
| CHM 331WI |
Physical Chemistry: Foundations
|
3 - 3 - 4 |
| CHM 341 |
|
3 - 3 - 4 |
| CHM 405WI |
|
3 - 3 - 4 |
In-depth Courses - Biochemistry ACS Approved (15-21 hours):
| CHM 222 |
|
3 - 3 - 4 |
| CHM 342 |
|
3 - 3 - 4 |
| CHM 490 |
|
1 - 0 - 1 |
| Students must also take at least two addl. courses from the 300- or 400-level so that the number of in-depth course credit hours totals at least 12 and the number of in-depth lab hours totals at least 190. With prior granted permission and stipulations, research hours completed off campus, or as part of the student work program, may also count towards these requirements. |
Possible combinations for additional in-depth courses include:
- Three addl. courses with lab (12 cr. hrs.)
- Two addl. courses with lab and 1 hr. of CHM 498 (9 cr. hrs.)
- One addl. course with lab and 2 hrs. of CHM 498 (6 cr. hrs.)
|
Addl. Science and Mathematics Requirements - Biochemistry ACS Approved:
| PHY |
One year college-level sequence (PHY 211/212 preferred)
|
8 hours |
| MAT 201 |
|
4 - 0 - 4 |
| MAT 203 |
|
4 - 0 - 4 |
| BIO 111 and one additional BIO course at the 200 level or higher* |
8 hours |
* The course requirements in biology for a biochemistry major are waived for those students obtaining a biology minor.
Requirements for the Chemistry Minor (minimum of 20 hours):
| CHM 108 |
|
3 - 3 - 4 |
| CHM 109 |
|
3 - 3 - 4 |
| CHM 221 |
|
3 - 3 - 4 |
| CHM 222 |
|
3 - 3 - 4 |
| and four addl. hours of 300- or 400-level chemistry courses |
4 hours |
Requirements for Teacher Certification in Secondary-School Science
Students planning to become certified to teach chemistry in Georgia public secondary schools must complete a concentration in chemistry and a minor in education. The student must be assigned an advisor in education in addition to her or his chemistry advisor. In order to become certified to teach chemistry in Georgia, students must pass the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE). Regardless of the chemistry concentration chosen, enrolling in BIO 111 and two upper-level biology courses is strongly encouraged.
The Environmental Sciences Major: Chemistry Concentration
Listed below are the requirements for the student planning a major in the Environmental Sciences with a Concentration in Chemistry. The EVS Program Web site provides more details about the program and course requirements for the other areas of concentration.
Each student must complete the core requirements, required number of electives, and the requirements for the area of concentration in chemistry (specified below).
Core Requirements - Environmental Sciences Chemistry Conc. (41 hrs.)
| EVS 104 |
Intro. to Environmental Sciences
|
3 - 2 - 4 |
| EVS 405 |
Environmental Sciences Methods
|
2 - 4 - 4 |
| EVS 490 |
Environmental Science Seminar
|
1 - 0 - 1 |
| BIO 202 |
|
3 - 2 - 4 |
| BIO 215 |
Principles of Microbiology and Botany
|
3 - 2 - 4 |
| CHM 108 |
|
3 - 3 - 4 |
| ECO 110 |
Principles of Economics I
|
3 - 0 - 3 |
| GEO 101 |
|
3 - 2 - 4 |
| GOV 211 |
American National Government
|
3 - 0 - 3 |
| MAT 111 |
|
3 - 0 - 3 |
| PHI 359WI |
|
3 - 0 - 3 |
Electives - non-science (8 hrs.)
Non-science electives, chosen from the approved list below:
|
8 hours |
ANT 200
BUS 210
COM 301
ECO 470
GOV207
SOC 355 |
Cultural Anthropology
Legal Environment of Business
Writing for the Mass Media
Environmental Economics*
Contemporary World Issues
Environmental Sociology*
|
3 - 0 - 3
3 - 0 - 3
2 - 2 - 3
3 - 0 - 3
3 - 0 - 3
3 - 0 - 3 |
* Check catalog for prerequisites.
Area of Concentration in Chemistry Requirements -Env. Sciences (20 hrs):
| CHM 109 |
|
3 - 3 - 4 |
| CHM 221 |
|
3 - 3 - 4 |
| CHM 222 |
|
3 - 3 - 4 |
| CHM 315WI |
|
3 - 3 - 4 |
| CHM 341 |
|
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