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Welcome to the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry ……………………………………………….. 2 Emphasis Choices within the Chemistry Degree ……………………………………………………………. 3 Course Requirements Checklist and Suggested Schedule of Courses for the Professional Emphasis (ACS Certified)…………………………………….…………………...…… 4 Biochemistry Emphasis (ACS Certified)………………………………..………………………..….. 6 Biochemistry Emphasis…...……………………………………….....…….………………………… 8 Forensics Emphasis………………………………………………..……………………………..…... 10 Secondary Education Emphasis ...…..……....…………………………………………...……...…… 12 Information about Research in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry ……...…………..……….. 14

Welcome to the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry!

What Does a Chemist Do? You are interested in chemistry – but what can you do with a degree in this field? As the central science, chemistry is a rewarding, albeit challenging, field of study. It is learning about the composition, properties and reactions possible with a diversity of substances, many of which are involved in different aspects of everyday life. A Bachelor of Science Degree in chemistry can open doors to further study at graduate schools or professional schools (e.g., medical, dental or pharmacy school). A chemistry degree can also qualify one to work in industry, analytical and forensic laboratories, conduct research, or teach at the high school level. Boise State University also offers a Master of Science degree in Chemistry; see your advisor for more details.

Advising Matters! The department strongly recommends meeting with an advisor each semester. Advising provides an opportunity:

• to discuss your career goals and plans. • to review classes, prerequisites and schedules, keeping in mind possible curriculum changes that may

not be listed in the catalog. Advisors can often provide helpful strategies for getting into closed classes, and can also act as your advocate.

• to help ensure that required classes are completed in a timely manner, and that you are on schedule for graduation.

• for your advisor to get to know you, so they can provide a reference if needed later for applications for employment or graduate and professional schools.

If you have not yet been assigned an advisor or have other advising questions, please contact Karen Hammond, Manager, Student Support (and department Advising Coordinator) at [email protected] or in SCNC 154E, phone 208/426-1386. Many students new to Boise State are also assigned to an advisor from COAS or CASS (Center for Advising and Student Success). Please take advantage of having two advisors during your first year, and do not hesitate to ask questions!

This Advising and Research Packet is not designed to replace in-person advising, but rather to help you as you plan your schedule of required classes and other necessary credits. Included in this packet are:

• A list of emphasis choices within the chemistry degree. • A suggested schedule of courses to help you stay on track*. • Items of information about research within the department.

*Every effort has been made to ensure that this document is current and error free. However, the requirements on record in the BSU Catalog and in the registrar’s office are the official arbiter of graduation requirements.

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Emphasis choices within the Chemistry, Bachelor of Science Degree • The Professional Emphasis is certified by the American Chemical Society and offers a

comprehensive preparation in all sub-disciplines of chemistry. • The Biochemistry Emphasis options prepare students for careers and further study at the interface of

chemistry and biology. One of the biochemistry emphases is certified by the American Chemical Society. The biochemistry emphases include the standard courses required for application to professional schools such as medical, dental and pharmacy schools.

• The Forensics Emphasis combines a set of foundational chemistry classes with courses in other areas to prepare students for work in the specialized field of forensics.

• The Secondary Education Emphasis prepares and certifies students to teach the next generation of scientists at the high school level.

All of the chemistry degree emphases above require one year of faculty-directed research. Please see page 14 of this packet for more information about research. Boise State University also offers a Master of Science in Chemistry; see the Graduate Catalog at https://d25vtythmttl3o.cloudfront.net/uploads/sites/285/files/2018/10/2018-2019-Boise-State-University-Graduate-Catalog-1.pdf for more information.

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Course Requirements Checklist for Chemistry Major, Professional Emphasis (ACS Certified) √ Course # Course Name Credits Prerequisites Co-requisites Offered University Foundations Requirements ENGL 101 Writing and Rhetoric I 3 Satisfactory placement score F/S ENGL 102 Writing and Rhetoric II 3 ENGL 101 or satisfactory score F/S UF 100 Foundations of Intellectual Life 3 F/S UF 200 Foundations of Ethics and Diversity 3 F/S FC Foundations of Communication (COMM 101) 3 F/S

FN Foundations of Natural, Physical, and

Applied Sciences - #

FA Foundations of Arts 3 FH Foundations of Humanities 3-4

FS Foundations of Social Sciences (from two

different fields) 6

FM Foundations of Mathematics - # Subtotal from Foundational Requirements 27-28

# Necessary FN credits (7-8) and FM credits (3-5) are satisfied with required courses below

Mathematics Course Requirements

MATH 170 Calculus I (FM) 4 MATH 143 or a satisfactory placement score MATH 144 (pre/co-requisite) F/S

MATH 175 Calculus II 4 MATH 170 F/S MATH 275 Multivariable and Vector Calculus 4 MATH 175 F/S Subtotal from Math Requirements 12

Physics Course Requirements PHYS 211 Physics I with Calculus (FN) 4 MATH 143 and MATH 144 PHYS 211L, MATH 170 F/S PHYS 211L Physics I with Calculus Laboratory (FN) 1 PHYS 211 F/S PHYS 212 Physics II with Calculus 4 PHYS 211/211L, MATH 170 PHYS 212 L, MATH 175 F/S PHYS 212L Physics II with Calculus Laboratory 1 PHYS 212 F/S Subtotal from Physics Requirements 10

Chemistry Course Requirements

CHEM 111 General Chemistry I * (FN) 3 MATH 143 or a satisfactory placement score CHEM 111L F/S

CHEM 111L General Chemistry I Laboratory (FN) 1 CHEM 111 F/S CHEM 112 General Chemistry II 3 CHEM 111, 111 L CHEM 112L F/S CHEM 112L General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 CHEM 112 F/S

CHEM 211 Analytical Chemistry I 3 CHEM 112 & 112L, MATH 143 and 144

F/S

CHEM 212 Analytical Chemistry I Laboratory 2 CHEM 211 F/S

CHEM 307 Organic Chemistry I 3 CHEM 111, 112, 112L CHEM 308 F/S

CHEM 308 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 2 CHEM 307 F/S

CHEM 309 Organic Chemistry II 3 CHEM 307 CHEM 310 F/S CHEM 310 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 2 CHEM 308 CHEM 309 F/S

CHEM 321 Physical Chemistry I 3 CHEM 309, MATH 275, PHYS 212, 212L

Fall

CHEM 322 Physical Chemistry II 3 CHEM 321 Spring

CHEM 323 Advanced Synthesis Laboratory 3 CHEM 211, 212, CHEM 310, CHEM 321, ENGL 102 CHEM 321 (pre/co-requisite) Fall

CHEM 324 Physical Chemistry Laboratory 2 CHEM 211, 212, CHEM 310 CHEM 322 (pre/co-requisite) Spring

CHEM 401 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3 CHEM 322 Fall

CHEM 411 Analytical Chemistry II 3 CHEM 212, CHEM 322 Fall

CHEM 412 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory II 2 CHEM 324, CHEM 411 Spring CHEM 431 Biochemistry I 3 CHEM 309, MATH 170 Fall

CHEM 440 or CHEM 422

Spectrometric Identification (w/Chem 441 lab) or Advanced Topics 4 CHEM 309

CHEM 322 Spring

CHEM 495 Research in Chemistry (1 yr recommended) min of 2 CHEM 309 F/S CHEM 498 Seminar (FF) 2 Senior Chemistry Major F/S Subtotal from Chemistry Requirements 53

Electives to total 120 credits 17-18 Total Credits 120

*Either one year of high school chemistry or an introductory chemistry course is recommended before taking CHEM 111.


Suggested Schedule of Courses for the Professional Emphasis for Degree Completion in Four Years*: Fall Semester Year 1 Spring Semester Year 1

Number Course credits Number Course credits CHEM 111/111L

General Chemistry I General Chemistry I Laboratory

3 1

CHEM 112/112L

General Chemistry II General Chemistry II Laboratory

3 1

ENGL 101 Writing and Rhetoric I 3 MATH 175 Calculus II 4 MATH 170 Calculus I 4 PHYS

211/211L Physics I Physics I Laboratory

4 1

UF 100 Foundations of Intellectual Life 3 ENGL 102 Writing and Rhetoric II 3 Total credits 14 Total credits 16

Fall Semester Year 2 Spring Semester Year 2

Number Course credits Number Course credits CHEM 307/308

Organic Chemistry I Organic Chemistry I Laboratory

3 2

CHEM 309/310

Organic Chemistry II Organic Chemistry II Laboratory

3 2

PHYS 212/212L

Physics II Physics II Laboratory

4 1

CHEM 211/212

Analytical Chemistry I Analytical Chemistry I Laboratory

3 2

MATH 275 Multivariable & Vector Calculus 4 UF 200 Foundations of Ethics and Diversity 3 Electives 2 Total credits 14 Total credits 15


Number Course credits Number Course credits CHEM 321 Physical Chemistry I 3 CHEM 322 Physical Chemistry II 3 CHEM 323 Advanced Synthesis Laboratory 3 CHEM 324 Physical Chemistry Laboratory 2 CHEM 431 Biochemistry I 3 CHEM 495 Research in Chemistry 1 CHEM 495 Research in Chemistry 1 Foundations/Elective Courses 9 Foundations/Elective Courses 5 Total credits 15 Total credits 15


Number Course credits Number Course credits CHEM 401 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3 CHEM 412 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory II 2 CHEM 411 Analytical Chemistry II 3 CHEM 498 Seminar 2

CHEM 495 Research in Chemistry 1 CHEM 440/441 or CHEM 422 Spec ID or Advanced Topics 3-4

Foundations/Elective Courses 9 Foundations/Elective Courses 8 Total credits 16 Total credits 15-16

*This suggested schedule is only a guideline, and assumes a math background sufficient to allow a student to enroll in CHEM 111 the Fall Semester of Year 1. Recommended electives are upper-division chemistry, advanced topics in chemistry, upper-division mathematics, upper-division physics, foreign language, and life science courses. Chem 286 or 386, Directed Reading, is a good option as a 1-credit elective course. These are both seminar audience courses, where chemistry seniors and Masters students will present research seminars, along with some interesting guest speakers.


Course Requirements Checklist for Chemistry Major, Biochemistry Emphasis (ACS Certified) √ Course # Course Name Credits Prerequisites Co-requisites Offered Foundational Studies Requirements ENGL 101 Writing and Rhetoric I 3 Satisfactory placement score F/S ENGL 102 Writing and Rhetoric II 3 ENGL 101 or satisfactory score F/S UF 100 Foundations of Intellectual Life 3 F/S UF 200 Foundations of Ethics and Diversity 3 F/S FC Foundations of Communication (COMM 101) 3 F/S


Applied Sciences - # FA Foundations of Arts 3 FH Foundations of Humanities 3-4


different fields) 6 FM Foundations of Mathematics - # Subtotal from Foundational Requirements 27-28

# Necessary FN credits (7-8) and FM credits (3-5) are satisfied with required courses below




Physics Course Requirements PHYS 211 Physics I with Calculus (FN) 4 MATH 144 PHYS 211L, MATH 170 F/S PHYS 211L Physics I with Calculus Laboratory (FN) 1 PHYS 211 F/S PHYS 212 Physics II with Calculus 4 PHYS 211/211L, MATH 170 PHYS 212 L, MATH 175 F/S PHYS 212L Physics II with Calculus Laboratory 1 PHYS 212 F/S Subtotal from Physics Requirements 10

Biology Course Requirements BIOL 191 General Biology I and Laboratory 4 MATH 143 F/S BIOL 320 Cell Biology 3 BIOL 191 & CHEM 301 or CHEM 307

(others: see catalog) F/S

BIOL 310 Genetics 3 BIOL 320 CHEM 301 or 307 (pre/co-requisite) F/S Subtotal from Biology Requirements 10


CHEM 111 General Chemistry I * (FN) 3 MATH 143 or a satisfactory

placement score CHEM 111L F/S

CHEM 111L General Chemistry I Laboratory (FN) 1 CHEM 111 F/S CHEM 112 General Chemistry II 3 CHEM 111 & 111 L CHEM 112L F/S CHEM 112L General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 CHEM 112 F/S

CHEM 211 Analytical Chemistry I 3 CHEM 112 & 112L, MATH 143 and 144 F/S


CHEM 307 Organic Chemistry I 3 CHEM 111, 112, 112L CHEM 308 F/S CHEM 308 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 2 CHEM 307 F/S CHEM 309 Organic Chemistry II 3 CHEM 307 CHEM 310 F/S CHEM 310 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 2 CHEM 308 CHEM 309 F/S

CHEM 321 Physical Chemistry I 3 CHEM 309, MATH 275, PHYS 212, 212L Fall


CHEM 323 Advanced Synthesis Laboratory 3 CHEM 211, 212, CHEM 310, CHEM 321 CHEM 321 (pre/co-requisite) Fall


CHEM 401 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3 CHEM 322 Fall

CHEM 411 Analytical Chemistry II 3 CHEM 212 & CHEM 322 Fall

CHEM 431 Biochemistry I 3 CHEM 309 & MATH 170 Fall CHEM 432 Biochemistry Laboratory 2 CHEM 431 F/S CHEM 433 Biochemistry II 3 CHEM 431 Spring


Electives to total 120 credits 8-9 Total Credits 120 * Either one year of high school chemistry or an introductory chemistry course is recommended before taking CHEM 111.


Suggested Schedule of Courses for the Biochemistry Emphasis, ACS Certified for Degree Completion in Four Years*: Fall Semester Year 1 Spring Semester Year 1



3 1

CHEM 112/112L


3 1

ENGL 101 Writing and Rhetoric I 3 ENGL 102 Writing and Rhetoric II 3

MATH 170 Calculus I 4 PHYS 211/211L

Physics I Physics I Laboratory

4 1

UF 100 Foundations of Intellectual Life 3 MATH 175 Calculus II 4 Total credits 14 Total credits 16




3 2

CHEM 309/310

Organic Chemistry II Organic Chemistry II Lab

3 2

PHYS 212/212L


4 1

CHEM 211/212


3 2

MATH 275 Multivariable & Vector Calculus 4 UF 200 Foundations of Ethics and Diversity 3 Foundations/Elective Courses 3 Total credits 14 Total credits 16


Number Course credits Number Course credits CHEM 321 Physical Chemistry I 3 CHEM 322 Physical Chemistry II 3 CHEM 323 Advanced Synthesis Laboratory 3 CHEM 324 Physical Chemistry Laboratory 2 CHEM 431 Biochemistry I 3 CHEM 433 Biochemistry II 3 CHEM 495 Research in Chemistry 1 BIOL 320 Cell Biology 3 BIOL 191 General Biology I & Laboratory 4 CHEM 495 Research in Chemistry 1 Foundations/Elective Courses 3 Total credits 14 Total credits 15


Number Course credits Number Course credits CHEM 401 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3 BIOL 310 Genetics 3 CHEM 411 Analytical Chemistry II 3 CHEM 498 Seminar 2 CHEM 432 Biochemistry Laboratory 2 Foundations/Elective Courses 11 CHEM 495 Research in Chemistry 1 Foundations/Elective Courses 6 Total credits 15 Total credits 16

*This suggested schedule is only a guideline, and assumes a math background sufficient to allow a student to enroll in CHEM 111 the Fall Semester of Year 1. Recommended electives are CHEM 440 (Spectrometric Identification), other upper-division chemistry, advanced topics in chemistry, upper-division mathematics, upper-division physics, foreign language, and life science courses. Chem 286 or 386, Directed Reading, is a good option as a 1-credit elective course. These are both seminar audience courses, where chemistry seniors and Masters students will present research seminars, along with some interesting guest speakers. BIOL 192 is a recommended elective course for students planning to apply to most professional schools.


Course Requirements Checklist for Chemistry Major, Biochemistry Emphasis √ Course # Course Name Credits Prerequisites Co-requisites Offered Foundational Studies Requirements ENGL 101 Writing and Rhetoric I 3 Satisfactory placement score F/S

ENGL 102 Writing and Rhetoric II 3 ENGL 101 or satisfactory score F/S

UF 100 Foundations of Intellectual Life 3 F/S UF 200 Foundations of Ethics and Diversity 3 F/S FC Foundations of Communication (COMM 101) 3 F/S

FN Foundations of Natural, Physical, and Applied

Sciences - # FA Foundations of Arts 3 FH Foundations of Humanities 3-4


different fields) 6 FM Foundations of Mathematics - #

Subtotal from Foundational Requirements 27-28 # Necessary FN credits (7-8) and FM credits (3-5) are satisfied with required courses below




Physics Course Requirements PHYS 211 Physics I with Calculus (FN) 4 MATH 144 PHYS 211L, MATH 170 F/S PHYS 211L Physics I with Calculus Laboratory (FN) 1 PHYS 211 F/S

PHYS 212 Physics II with Calculus 4 PHYS 211/211L, MATH 170 PHYS 212 L, MATH 175 F/S

PHYS 212L Physics II with Calculus Laboratory 1 PHYS 212 F/S Subtotal from Physics Requirements 10

Biology Course Requirements BIOL 191 General Biology I and Laboratory 4 MATH 143 F/S BIOL 320 Cell Biology 3 BIOL 191 & CHEM 301 or CHEM

307 (others: see catalog)

F/S BIOL 310 Genetics 3 BIOL 320 CHEM 301 or 307 (pre/co-requisite) F/S Subtotal from Biology Requirements 10



CHEM 111L General Chemistry I Laboratory (FN) 1 CHEM 111 F/S CHEM 112 General Chemistry II 3 CHEM 111 & 111 L CHEM 112L F/S CHEM 112L General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 CHEM 112 F/S



CHEM 307 Organic Chemistry I 3 CHEM 111, 112, 112L CHEM 308 F/S CHEM 308 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 2 CHEM 307 F/S CHEM 309 Organic Chemistry II 3 CHEM 307 CHEM 310 F/S CHEM 310 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 2 CHEM 308 CHEM 309 F/S

CHEM 321 Physical Chemistry I 3 CHEM 309, MATH 275, PHYS 212, 212L Fall





CHEM 440 or CHEM 422

Spectrometric Identification (w/Chem 441 lab) or Advanced Topics 4 CHEM 309

CHEM 322 Spring


Electives to total 120 credits 10-11 Total Credits 120 * Either one year of high school chemistry or an introductory chemistry course is recommended before taking CHEM 111.


Suggested Schedule of Courses for the Biochemistry Emphasis for Degree Completion in Four Years*: Fall Semester Year 1 Spring Semester Year 1



3 1

CHEM 112/112L


3 1

ENGL 101 Writing and Rhetoric I 3 ENGL 102 Writing and Rhetoric II 3

MATH 170 Calculus I 4 PHYS 211/211L


4 1





3 2

CHEM 309/310


3 2

PHYS 212/212L


4 1

CHEM 211/212


3 2

MATH 275 Multivariable & Vector Calculus 4 UF 200 Foundations of Ethics and Diversity 3 Electives 2 Total credits 14 Total credits 15


Number Course credits Number Course credits CHEM 321 Physical Chemistry I 3 CHEM 322 Physical Chemistry II 3 CHEM 323 Advanced Synthesis Laboratory 3 CHEM 324 Physical Chemistry Laboratory 2 CHEM 431 Biochemistry I 3 CHEM 433 Biochemistry II 3 BIOL 191 General Biology I & Laboratory 4 BIOL 320 Cell Biology 3 Foundations/Elective Courses 3 CHEM 495 Research in Chemistry 1 Foundations/Elective Courses 3 Total credits 16 Total credits 15


Number Course credits Number Course credits

BIOL 310 Genetics 3 CHEM 440/441 or CHEM 422 Spec ID or Advanced Topics 3-4

CHEM 495 Research in Chemistry 1 CHEM 498 Seminar 2 CHEM 432 Biochemistry Laboratory 2 Foundations/Elective Courses 10 Foundations/Elective Courses 9 Total credits 15 Total credits 15-16

*This suggested schedule is only a guideline, and assumes a math background sufficient to allow a student to enroll in CHEM 111 the Fall Semester of Year 1. Recommended electives are upper-division chemistry, advanced topics in chemistry, upper-division mathematics, upper-division physics, foreign language, and life science courses. Chem 286 or 386, Directed Reading, is a good option as a 1-credit elective course. These are both seminar audience courses, where chemistry seniors and Masters students will present research seminars, along with some interesting guest speakers. BIOL 192 is a recommended elective course for students planning to apply to most professional schools.


Course Requirements Checklist for Chemistry Major, Forensics Emphasis √ Course # Course Name Credits Prerequisites Co-requisites Offered Foundational Studies Requirements ENGL 101 Writing and Rhetoric I 3 Satisfactory placement score F/S ENGL 102 Writing and Rhetoric II 3 ENGL 101 or satisfactory score F/S UF 100 Foundations of Intellectual Life 3 F/S UF 200 Foundations of Ethics and Diversity 3 F/S FC Foundations of Communication (COMM 101) 3 F/S


Applied Sciences - # FA Foundations of Arts 3 FH Foundations of Humanities 3-4


different fields) 6 # FM Foundations of Mathematics - # Subtotal from Foundational Requirements 27-28

# Necessary FN credits (7-8), FM credits (3-5), and some FS credits (3) are satisfied with required courses below




Physics Course Requirements PHYS 211 Physics I with Calculus (FN) 4 MATH 144 PHYS 211L, MATH 170 F/S PHYS 211L Physics I with Calculus Laboratory (FN) 1 PHYS 211 F/S PHYS 212 Physics II with Calculus 4 PHYS 211, MATH 170 PHYS 212 L, MATH 175 F/S PHYS 212L Physics II with Calculus Laboratory 1 PHYS 212 F/S Subtotal from Physics Requirements 10

Biology and Criminal Justice Course Requirements BIOL 191 General Biology I and Laboratory 4 MATH 143 F/S BIOL 320 Cell Biology 3 BIOL 191 & CHEM 301 or CHEM

307 (others: see catalog) F/S

BIOL 310 Genetics 3 BIOL 320 CHEM 301 or 307 (pre/co-requisite) F/S BIOL 447 Forensic Biology 3 BIOL 310 Fall CJ 101 Intro to Law and Justice ** 3 F/S CJ 375 Law of Criminal Evidence** 3 CJ 101 F/S Subtotal from Biology & Criminal Justice Requirements 19



CHEM 111L General Chemistry I Laboratory (FN) 1 CHEM 111 F/S CHEM 112 General Chemistry II 3 CHEM 111 & 111L CHEM 112L F/S CHEM 112L General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 CHEM 112 F/S



CHEM 307 Organic Chemistry I 3 CHEM 111, 112, 112L CHEM 308 F/S CHEM 308 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 2 CHEM 307 F/S CHEM 309 Organic Chemistry II 3 CHEM 307 CHEM 310 F/S CHEM 310 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 2 CHEM 308 CHEM 309 F/S CHEM 321 Physical Chemistry I 3 CHEM 309, MATH 275, PHYS

212, 212L Fall





CHEM 440 Spectrometric Identification (w/441 lab) 4 CHEM 309 Spring


Electives to total 120 Credits 1-2 Total Credits 120 * Either one year of high school chemistry or an introductory chemistry course is recommended before taking CHEM 111. ** Due to a curriculum change, CJ 101 is now the prerequisite for CJ 375. CJ 103 is still a recommended FS course for students in the Forensics emphasis, but it will not satisfy the necessary prerequisites. CJ 471 is often substituted for CJ 375; in this case CJ 101 is not required.


Suggested Schedule of Courses for the Forensics Emphasis for Degree Completion in Four Years*: Fall Semester Year 1 Spring Semester Year 1



3 1

CHEM 112/112L


3 1

ENGL 101 Writing and Rhetoric I 3 ENGL 102 Writing and Rhetoric II 3 MATH 170 Calculus I 4 PHYS

211/211L Physics I Physics I Laboratory

4 1





3 2

CHEM 309/310


3 2

PHYS 212/212L


4 1

CHEM 211/212


3 2

MATH 275 Multivariable & Vector Calculus 4 CJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 UF 200 Foundations of Ethics and Diversity 3 Total credits 14 Total credits 16


Number Course credits Number Course credits CHEM 321 Physical Chemistry I 3 CHEM 322 Physical Chemistry II 3 CHEM 323 Advanced Synthesis Laboratory 3 CHEM 432 Biochemistry Laboratory 2 CHEM 431 Biochemistry I 3 CHEM 433 Biochemistry II 3 BIOL 191 General Biology I & Laboratory 4 BIOL 301 Cell Biology 3 CHEM 495 Research in Chemistry 1 CHEM 495 Research in Chemistry 1 Electives 1 CJ 103 Intro to Law and Justice (or other FS) 3 Total credits 15 Total credits 15


Number Course credits Number Course credits CHEM 495 Research in Chemistry 1 CJ 375 Law of Criminal Evidence 3 BIOL 447 ** Forensic Biology 3 CHEM 498 Seminar 2 CHEM 324 Physical Chemistry Laboratory 2 CHEM 440/441 Spec ID w/Lab 4 BIOL 310 Genetics 3 Foundations/Elective Courses 7 Foundations/Elective Courses 6 Total credits 15 Total credits 16

*This suggested schedule is only a guideline, and assumes a math background sufficient to allow a student to enroll in CHEM 111 the Fall Semester of Year 1. Recommended electives are upper-division chemistry, advanced topics in chemistry, upper-division mathematics, upper-division physics, foreign language, and life science courses. Chem 286 or 386, Directed Reading, is a good option as a 1-credit elective course. These are both seminar audience courses, where chemistry seniors and Masters students will present research seminars, along with some interesting guest speakers. ** If BIOL 447 is not offered when needed, an approved upper-division chemistry, biology or criminal justice course may be substituted. CJ 471, Criminalistics, is a recommended course in this case.


Course Requirements Checklist for Chemistry Major, Secondary Education Emphasis √ Course # Course Name Credits Prerequisites Co-requisites Offered Foundational Studies Requirements ENGL 101 Writing and Rhetoric I 3 Satisfactory placement score F/S

ENGL 102 Writing and Rhetoric II 3 ENGL 101 or satisfactory score F/S UF 100 Foundations of Intellectual Life 3 F/S

UF 200 Foundations of Ethics and Diversity 3 F/S FC Foundations of Communication (COMM 101) 3 F/S

FN Foundations of Natural, Physical, and Applied

Sciences - # FA Foundations of Arts 3 FH Foundations of Humanities 3-4


different fields) - # FM Foundations of Mathematics - # Subtotal from Foundational Requirements 21-22

# Necessary FN credits (7-8), FM credits (3-5) and FS credits (6) are satisfied with required courses below



MATH 175 Calculus II 4 MATH 170 F/S MATH 275 Multivariable and Vector Calculus 4 MATH 175 F/S Subtotal from Math Requirements 12 Physics Course Requirements PHYS 211 Physics I with Calculus (FN) 4 MATH 144 PHYS 211L, MATH 170 F/S PHYS 211L Physics I with Calculus Laboratory (FN) 1 PHYS 211 F/S PHYS 212 Physics II with Calculus 4 PHYS 211/211L, MATH 170 PHYS 212 L, MATH 175 F/S PHYS 212L Physics II with Calculus Laboratory 1 PHYS 212 F/S Subtotal from Physics Requirements 10 Chemistry Course Requirements


CHEM 111L General Chemistry I Laboratory (FN) 1 CHEM 111 F/S CHEM 112 General Chemistry II 3 CHEM 111 & 111L CHEM 112L F/S CHEM 112L General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 CHEM 112 F/S

CHEM 211 Analytical Chemistry I 3 CHEM 112 & 112L, MATH 143 and 144

F/S

CHEM 212 Analytical Chemistry I Laboratory 2 CHEM 211 F/S CHEM 307 Organic Chemistry I 3 CHEM 111, 112, 112L CHEM 308 F/S CHEM 308 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 2 CHEM 307 F/S CHEM 309 Organic Chemistry II 3 CHEM 307 CHEM 310 F/S CHEM 310 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 2 CHEM 308 CHEM 309 F/S CHEM 321 Physical Chemistry I 3 CHEM 309, MATH 275, PHYS

212, 212L Fall



CHEM 324 Physical Chemistry Laboratory 2 CHEM 211, 212, CHEM 310 CHEM 322 (pre/co-requisite) Spring CHEM 401 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3 CHEM 322 Fall CHEM 411 Analytical Chemistry II 3 CHEM 212, CHEM 322 Fall CHEM 412 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory II 2 CHEM 324, CHEM 411 Spring CHEM 431 Biochemistry I 3 CHEM 309 & MATH 170 Fall CHEM 495 Research in Chemistry (1 yr recommended) min of 2 CHEM 309 F/S CHEM 498 Seminar (FF) 2 Senior Chemistry Major F/S Subtotal from Chemistry Requirements 49 STEM Education Course Requirements ED-CIFS 201 Foundations of Education (FS) 3 F/S STEM-ED 101 Step 1: Inquiry Approaches to Teaching 1 F/S STEM-ED 102 Step 2: Inquiry-based Lesson Design 1 STEM-ED101 F/S STEM-ED 210 Knowing & Learning in Math & Science (FS) 3 STEM-ED101 STEM-ED102 F/S STEM-ED 220 Perspectives on Science & Mathematics 3 STEM-ED 210 F/S STEM-ED 310 Classroom Interactions 3 STEM-ED 210 F/S

STEM-ED 350 Research Methods 3 Permission of Instructor Spring

STEM-ED 410 Project-based Instruction 3 STEM-ED 310, Admission to Apprenticeship F/S

STEM-ED 480 Apprentice Teaching 6 STEM-ED 350, STEM-ED 410, Admission to Apprenticeship F/S

Subtotal from STEM Education Requirements 26 Electives to total 120 Credits 1-2 Total Credits 120 * Either one year of high school chemistry or an introductory chemistry course is recommended before taking CHEM 111.


Suggested Schedule of Courses for the Secondary Education Emphasis for Degree Completion in Four Years*: Fall Semester Year 1 Spring Semester Year 1



3 1

CHEM 112/112L


3 1

ENGL 101 Writing and Rhetoric I 3 MATH 175 Calculus II 4 MATH 170 Calculus I 4 STEM-ED

102 Step 2: Inquiry-based Lesson Design 1

UF 100 Foundations of Intellectual Life 3 PHYS 211/211L


4 1

STEM-ED 101

Step 1: Inquiry Approaches to Teaching 1

Total credits 15 Total credits 14 Fall Semester Year 2 Spring Semester Year 2



3 2

CHEM 309/310


3 2

MATH 275 Multivariable & Vector Calculus 4 CHEM 211/212


3 2

PHYS 212/212L


4 1

STEM-ED 210

Knowing & Learning in Mathematics & Science 3

ENGL 102 Writing and Rhetoric II 3 Total credits 14 Total credits 16


Number Course credits Number Course credits CHEM 321 Physical Chemistry I 3 CHEM 322 Physical Chemistry II 3 CHEM 323 Advanced Synthesis Laboratory 3 CHEM 324 Physical Chemistry Laboratory 2 CHEM 431 Biochemistry I 3 CHEM 495 Research 1 STEM-ED 220

Perspectives on Science & Mathematics 3 STEM-ED 310 Classroom Interactions 3

ED-CIFS 201 Foundations of Education 3 STEM-ED 350 Research Methods 3 UF 200 Foundations of Ethics and Diversity 3 Total credits 15 Total credits 15


Number Course credits Number Course credits CHEM 401 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3 CHEM 412 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory II 2 CHEM 411 Analytical Chemistry II 3 CHEM 498 Seminar 2 CHEM 495 Research 1 STEM-ED 480 Apprentice Teaching 6 STEM-ED 410 Project-based Instruction 3 Foundations/Elective Courses 5 Foundations/Elective Courses 6 Total credits 16 Total credits 15

*This suggested schedule is only a guideline, and assumes a math background sufficient to allow a student to enroll in CHEM 111 the Fall Semester of Year 1. Note: An additional Teaching Endorsement in Physical Science can be earned with the addition of either PHYS 104 or PHYS 105 as an elective course. For more information about the IDoTeach program, please see: https://idoteach.boisestate.edu/ Or contact: Jan Smith at [email protected] , 208-426-2836 Tatia Totorica at [email protected] , 208-867-6736 Matt Wigglesworth at [email protected] , 208-426-2835

https://idoteach.boisestate.edu/





Why Do Chemistry Research as an Undergraduate Chemistry Major? The best way to get a real sense of what scientists do is to apply the scientific background you have been developing in your classes to a research project. In research, there are no “right” answers. Often a great deal of time must be invested to obtain experimental results of high enough quality to be analyzed and interpreted. It can sometimes be painstaking, tedious work…however, it can also be fascinating and engaging (which is why people do it). Regardless of your ultimate career goals, experience with a research project will help you. It is a crucial experience if you intend to study chemistry past the B.S. level. It can also be helpful as a résumé builder for industrial positions or for application to professional schools (e.g., medical, dental or pharmacy school). Ultimately, though, the reason to do research is to learn how to ask questions that others have not asked before, how to design an experiment to address those questions, and how to interpret the results of experiments and draw conclusions. These skills require critical and careful thinking, and will serve you well in any future endeavor. What research opportunities are available for undergraduates in the Boise State Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry? There are three courses in which students can enroll to receive research credit: CHEM 296, CHEM 396, and CHEM 495. Each course requires instructor permission for enrollment. While there are no official prerequisites for CHEM 296 or CHEM 396, some faculty have placed restrictions on the academic background of students for their labs. This guarantees that the student has the appropriate background both to understand the project and to execute it safely and reliably. There is no limit to the number of times one can enroll in research courses or the total number of credits for which one enrolls. All of the courses are variable credit, from 1-4 each semester. Each research credit obligates a student to a specific number of hours of work per week. The course number, hours, and number of credits are determined through a discussion between the student and the faculty research mentor. The faculty mentor also specifies details of the commitment (e.g., how the laboratory notebook should be kept, how files should be backed up, basic laboratory rules, etc.). The faculty mentor will also provide each student with appropriate safety and instrument training. What is the minimum research requirement for graduation? A minimum of two semesters of faculty-directed research and two credits of CHEM 495 are required to graduate with a B.S. degree in chemistry. The Chem 495 research course requires a written report of the work completed, as well as an oral presentation in CHEM 498, Seminar. Students typically take two semesters of CHEM 495 research, with a minimum of one credit each semester. CHEM 296 and 396 are also faculty-directed research. Although not required, these courses easily feed into the required CHEM 495 research, and provide students an opportunity to start research prior to their senior year. How do I get started in research?

• See the faculty listing on the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry website, as well as the table below. Most of the chemistry faculty conduct ongoing research projects that involve undergraduate students. The information here will give you a sense of the research in which each faculty member is involved. Students are not expected to devise their own research project; they work on a portion of their faculty mentor’s research project.

• Contact faculty members with whom you are interested in working, based on their projects. Set up an appointment, ask about their projects and if you might be able to become involved. They will then give you a permission number to enroll in their course section.

• Plan ahead. Bear in mind that many students are interested in doing research, so faculty can be “booked” about a year in advance for space in their labs.

• Iron out a commitment. This involves making a commitment to work with an individual faculty member. Make sure both you and the faculty member are in agreement about the terms of your working in the lab (when you will start working, how many credits, how many hours per week, when those hours will be, what the grade expectations are, how many semesters you are expected to work, etc.).


Table highlighting the current research of the Chemistry & Biochemistry Faculty:

Faculty Name, Primary Focus Area

Research topics Office and email address

Dr. Kevin Ausman Physical Chemistry

Chemistry of, uses of, and environmental interactions of carbon based nanomaterials

SCNC 309 [email protected]

Dr. Eric Brown Organic & Inorganic Chemistry

Synthesis of bioinorganic complexes to model enzyme active sites


Dr. Michael Callahan Analytical Chemistry

Analytical Chemistry, Meteorites and Cosmochemistry, Prebiotic Chemistry and Origin of Life, Archaeological Science, and Biofuels


Dr. Henry Charlier Biochemistry

Enzyme function; drug development SCNC 311 [email protected]

Dr. Adam Colson Inorganic Chemistry

Inorganic synthesis of polynuclear complexes of the transition metals and rare earth (lanthanide) elements; Inorganic materials (nanoparticles, colloids, etc) with applications in catalysis, energy production, and electronics


Dr. Ken Cornell Biochemistry

Vaccine development; Infectious diseases; antibiotic development


Dr. Matthew King Physical Chemistry

Ultrafast Spectroscopy; Materials Chemistry; Solid-State Molecular Modeling; Molecular Dynamics; Crystal Structure Prediction and Material Design


Dr. Jeunghoon Lee Organic & Polymer Chemistry

Nanomaterials, DNA nanotechnology, synthesis and applications of nanoparticles


Dr. Clifford LeMaster Physical & Computational Chemistry

Energy transfer within and between molecules; Energy transfer effect on molecular structure and dynamics

SCNC 319/339A [email protected]

Dr. Owen McDougal Organic Chemistry; Natural Products & Food Chemistry

Identification and testing of bioactive components from marine and terrestrial sources; drug design; food (potato, onion, alfalfa, etc.), nutraceutical and specialty chemical analysis for area industry.

SCNC 154B [email protected]

Dr. Raj Nagarajan Biochemistry

Bioorganic Chemistry, Enzyme Structure and Function, Enzyme Mechanism, Bacterial Quorum Sensing, Antimicrobial and Virulence Inhibitors


Dr. Dale Russell Analytical Chemistry

Remediation of nuclear wastes; Design of field portable chemical sensors; Forensic analysis of materials and trace evidence; Environmental remediation of contaminated mine sites.


Dr. Don Warner Organic, Medicinal & Computational Chemistry

Synthesis of anticancer agents


Dr. Lisa Warner Biochemistry

Study of several individual and multi-domain proteins, peptides, and nucleic acids using techniques including solution, solid state, and high-resolution magic angle spinning nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR, ssNMR, and HR-MAS NMR) and small angle scattering (SAS).

SCNC 154A [email protected]















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