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January 13, 2014

January 13, 2014

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION AND ADVISOR LISTING ----------------------------------------------------- 1

DEGREE OFFERINGS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2

BACHELORS OF SCIENCES (B.S)

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS------------------------------------------------------------------ 3

TYPICAL SCHEDULES----------------------------------------------------------------------- 5

BACHELORS OF ART (B.A.)



ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL SCIENCES



DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN CHEMISTRY -------------------------------- 15

CHEMISTRY REGRESSION LIST ------------------------------------------------------------------ 16

HONORS IN CHEMISTRY --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17

UNDERGRADUATE CHEMISTRY CENTER ---------------------------------------------------- 18

COMPUTER FACILITIES----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18

RESOURCE CENTER---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY -------------------------------------------- 20

FACULTY RESEARCH INTERESTS --------------------------------------------------------------- 21

ORGANIZATIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23

UNDERGRADUATE CHEMISTRY AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS --------------------- 24

CAREERS IN CHEMISTRY -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25

OTHER UNIVERSITY SERVICES AND OFFICES ---------------------------------------------- 26

1 January 13, 2014

INTRODUCTION

With the coming of the new century, many opportunities and challenges are evolving for chemists. The

necessity of developing new energy technologies will increase. As petroleum feed stocks dwindle, more

efficient catalysts will have to be designed. Alternatives to combustion engines, such as solar and fuel cells, will

require novel chemical strategies. Medical technology will have a pressing need for less invasive chemical

sensors. Alternative drugs will be developed to treat disease. Approaches to environmental remediation will

entail developments that span many areas of chemistry. A number of outstanding issues in atmospheric

chemistry remain to be addressed, with critical implications for the global climate and environment. The

chemistry of materials will continue to expand, providing materials of high strength, flexibility, and unique

thermal, electrical and optical properties.

The Department of Chemistry at The University of Iowa is committed to providing its undergraduate

students with the skills needed to comprehend and confront the scientific challenges of the new century. Our

strong and vibrant undergraduate chemistry program is an environment where students can develop and

ultimately find success in their chosen career paths. This handbook describes the undergraduate program in

chemistry at The University of Iowa.

The following chemistry faculty may be consulted for further information or individualized advice:

CHEMISTRY ADVISORS

Prof. Gregory Friestad E455 CB

335-1364

[email protected]

Prof. M. Lei Geng 330 IATL

335-3167

[email protected]

Prof. Sarah C. Larsen W176 CB

335-1346

[email protected]

Prof. Johna Leddy W358 PBB

335-1720

[email protected]

Prof. Daniel Quinn W333 CB

335-1335

[email protected]

Prof. Mark A. Young W237 CB

335-2099

[email protected]

CHEMISTRY HONORS ADVISOR

Prof. Claudio Margulis 118 IATL

335-0615

[email protected]

ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL SCIENCES TRACK ADVISOR

Prof. Tori Z. Forbes W374 CB

384-1320

[email protected]

PROFESSIONAL ACADEMIC ADVISOR FOR CLAS

Jan Norton B20H MLH

335-0793

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


2 January 13, 2014

DEGREE OFFERINGS

The Department of Chemistry offers two undergraduate degrees, the Bachelor of Science (BS.) and the Bachelor

of Arts (BA.). The bachelor degree provides the strong foundation necessary for success in many arenas: graduate studies,

professional schools, industry and academic chemistry. As with many science majors, the chemistry major’s five

foundation courses are Principles of Chemistry I and II, Organic Chemistry (for Majors) I and II, Organic Chemistry Lab,

and Basic Measurements. All subsequent chemistry courses build on these foundation courses.

The B.S. in Chemistry is certified by the American Chemical Society. Current and projected employment demand

for B.S. graduates in chemistry is excellent for research and development work as well as process and quality control

positions. The B.S. program also provides all the prerequisites for graduate work in chemistry or biochemistry and in

other disciplines with a molecular focus. The B.S. requires 69 s.h., of which 47 s.h. must be earned in chemistry courses.

Exclusive of the 20 s.h. in the foundation courses, 27 s.h. of advanced chemistry courses are required. At least 20 s.h. of

advanced chemistry courses must be earned in chemistry courses at The University of Iowa.

The B.A. program in chemistry provides a more general education, with a concentration in fundamental chemistry

and a wider choice of electives than the B.S. program. The B.A. can be an appropriate choice for pre-professional students

in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, law, and other fields. B.A. graduates may qualify to be high school teachers,

provided they meet teacher licensure requirements. The B.A. requires 53-54 s.h., of which 32 s.h. must be earned in

chemistry courses. Exclusive of the 20 s.h. in the foundation courses, 12 s.h. of advanced chemistry courses are required.

At least 11 s.h. of advanced chemistry courses must be earned in chemistry courses at The University of Iowa.

Students may also earn an Environmental Science degree through the Chemical Sciences Track. A B.S. degree in

Environmental Chemical Sciences is a good choice for students who want to combine their interests in environmental

science and chemistry. The Chemical Sciences track will provide the necessary training for entry-level positions requiring

a basic understanding of chemical principles, and a working knowledge of basic chemical concepts applied to the

environment. The programs will train students for employment opportunities in the fields of environmental science and

environmental chemistry. The program will also serve as a strong foundation for those desiring to pursue graduate

education in environmental chemistry.

In this document, the requirements and recommendations of the Department of Chemistry are outlined. Students

must also fulfill the General Education Program of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Students are referred to the

University of Iowa online General Catalog for more information on College requirements. Questions about departmental

requirements and general questions about chemistry as a career can be answered by one of the chemistry advisors. Check

with the Chemistry Office (E331 CB, 335-1350) for referral to an advisor. Questions about collegiate requirements can be

answered most directly by advisors in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Office of Academic Programs and

Services (120 SH, 335-2633).

Students should be aware that 120 s.h. are required for graduation in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Toward this total only 50 s.h. in chemistry courses (those with the departmental number of 004 or prefix CHEM) will be

counted. In the B.S. curriculum, 47 s.h. in chemistry are required; therefore, if students elect to take more than 4 s.h. in

Undergraduate Research plus chemistry elective courses, the excess will not count toward the 120 required for graduation.

To avoid losing hours, students may choose advanced science electives from other departments. A partial list of courses

satisfying the chemistry degree elective requirement is available in this brochure. Honors students may register for Honors

Practicum (HONR:3200 or 143:100) instead of Undergraduate Research (CHEM:3999 or 004:162).

Students should declare a major in chemistry as early in their academic career as possible. This alerts the faculty

to the student’s objective, and provides for more effective advising and mentoring.

Students need to inform the Registrar’s Office of their pending graduation. Deadlines are as follows: Fall semester

- mid-October / Spring semester - early-March / Summer session - early-June. However, it is best to apply the semester

before graduation so that a final degree evaluation can be generated and any unmet requirements highlighted.

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BACHELORS OF SCIENCES CURRICULUM

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Required Courses in Chemistry

INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY

Principles of Chemistry I-II CHEM:1110, CHEM:1120 (4:011, 4:012) 8 s.h.

Basic Measurements CHEM:2021 (4:021) 3 s.h.

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Organic Chemistry for Majors I-II CHEM:2230, CHEM:2240 (4:123, 4:124)a

or Organic Chemistry I-II CHEM:2210, CHEM:2220 (4:121, 4:122) 6 s.h.

Organic Chemistry Laboratory for Majors CHEM:2420 (4:142)a

or Organic Chemistry Laboratory CHEM:2410 (4:141) 3 s.h.

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY

Physical Chemistry I-II CHEM:4431, CHEM:4432 (4:131, 4:132) 6 s.h.

Physical Measurements CHEM:3440 (4:144)

3 s.h.

ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY

Analytical Chemistry I-II CHEM:3110, CHEM:3120 (4:111, 4:112) 6 s.h.

Analytical Measurements CHEM:3430 (4:143)

3 s.h.

INORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Inorganic Chemistry CHEM:3250 (4:125)

3 s.h.

Advanced Inorganic Chemistry CHEM:4270 (4:170)

3 s.h.

Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory CHEM:3530 (4:153)

3 s.h.

Other Required Courses

Physics (2 semesters) 8 s.h.

Mathematics (through Calculus II) 8 s.h.

Undergraduate Research CHEM:3999 (4:162) and/or

Advanced Science Electives (See page 4)

6 s.h.

General Education Program of the College

Recommended Courses

Additional Mathematics and/or

Computer Science

Biochemistry

TOTAL 69 s.h.

a Smaller section courses for chemistry majors.

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COURSES SATISFYING THE CHEMISTRY B.S. DEGREE

ELECTIVE REQUIREMENT Department of Chemistry

CHEM:4171 (4:171), CHEM:4372 (4:172). CHEM:4873 (4:173), CHEM:4875 (4:175), and

CHEM:4480 (4:180)

Department of Geoscience

GEOS:3000 (12:100) and above

Department of Computer Science

CS:3700 (22C:072), CS:3190 (22C:109) (except section SCA; COBOL) and above

Department of Mathematics

MATH:2850 (22M:028), MATH:2560 (22M:034) and above except MATH:1140 (22M:081)

and MATH:4120 (22M:107)

Department of Statistics and Actuarial Sciences

STAT:2020 (22S:039), STAT:3120 (22S:120) and above

Department of Physics and Astronomy

PHYS:3710 (29:115) and above

Department of Biochemistry

BIOC:3110 (99:110), BIOC:3120 (99:120) and above

Environmental Sciences

ENVS:3020 (159:102) and above

Other advanced courses in related science disciplines (including those in other colleges) beyond the introductory level,

and math related courses that have at least Calculus II (or the equivalent) as a pre-requisite, may also be acceptable.

Consult with your chemistry advisor for more details or to seek approval for a course that is not on the list.

5 January 13, 2014

A TYPICAL SCHEDULE OF COURSES FOR B.S. DEGREE

Following this schedule will allow the well prepared student to meet the minimum requirements for graduation.

Many variations are possible. In planning a schedule, bear in mind that CHEM:2021 (4:021), CHEM:3110 (4:111),

CHEM:3120 (4:112), CHEM:2230 (4:123), CHEM:2240 (4:124), CHEM:3250 (4:125), CHEM:2420 (4:142),

CHEM:3430 (4:143), CHEM:3440 (4:144), CHEM:3530 (4:153), and CHEM:4270(4:170) are offered only once a year in

the semester indicated. Also, this schedule contains the maximum number (47) of semester hours of chemistry that can be

counted toward the 120 required for graduation. Thus, if a chemistry course is chosen as an elective, or if more hours of

Undergraduate Research are taken, these hours must be in addition to those in the schedule.

FIRST YEAR

Fall Semester s.h. Spring Semester s.h.

Principles of Chemistry I CHEM:1110 (4:011) 4 Principles of Chemistry II CHEM:1120 (4:012) 4

Mathematics MATH:1020 (22M:009) 4 Calculus I MATH:1850 (22M:25 (or 31))a 4

Rhetoric 4 Rhetoric or Literature 4

GE or World Language 6 GE or World Language 3

SECOND YEAR


Organic Chemistry I CHEM:2230 (4:123)c

3 Organic Chemistry II CHEM:2240 (4:124)c

3

Basic Measurements CHEM:2021 (4:021) 3 Organic Lab 4:142 CHEM:2420 (4:142)c

3

Calculus II MATH:1860 (22M:26 (or 32))a 4 Inorganic Chemistry CHEM:3250 (4:125) 3

Physics I PHYS:1611 (29:81 (or 11))a 4 Physics II PHYS:1612 (29:82 (or 12))

a 4


THIRD YEAR


Analytical Chem I CHEM:3110 (4:111) 3 Analytical Chem II CHEM:3120 (4:112) 3

Physical Chemistry II CHEM:4432 (4:132)b 3 Physical Chemistry I CHEM:4431 (4:131)

b 3

Inorganic Lab CHEM:3530 (4:153) 3 Analytical Measurements CHEM:3430 (4:143) 3

Foreign Language 4 World Language 4

GE or electives 3

FOURTH YEAR


Physical Measurements CHEM:3440 (4:144) 3 Undergrad Research CHEM:3999 (4:162) 2

Advanced Inorganic Chem CHEM:4270 (4:170) 3 World Language, GE or electives 12

Undergrad Research CHEM:3999 (4:162) 2

World Language, GE or electives 6

a Chemistry majors are advised to take Physics PHYS:1611, PHYS:1612 (29:081-082) and Calculus

MATH:1850, MATH:1860 (22M:025-026) b Chemistry majors should take CHEM:4432 (4:132) in the Fall and CHEM:4431 (4:131) in the Spring.

c Courses from the majors and non-majors organic sequence are not interchangeable.

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ALTERNATIVE SCHEDULE OF COURSES FOR B.S. DEGREE A typical schedule of courses for students beginning in General Chemistry I, 4:007 (CHEM:1070), and wishing to

pursue a major in chemistry. Two possible scenarios are considered; (i) an option to take summer courses and graduate in

8 semesters, (ii) an option to graduate in 9 semesters. Other schedules are possible and may be more appropriate for a

given student: consult with a chemistry advisor.

Option (i): FIRST YEAR


General Chemistry I CHEM:1070 (4:007) 3 Principles of Chemistry I CHEM:1110 (4:011) 4



GE or World Language 6 GE or World Language 3 Summer Semester s.h. Principles of Chemistry II CHEM:1120 (or

equivalent transfer course) (4:012) 4

SECOND YEAR


Organic Chemistry I CHEM:2230 (4:123)c 3 Organic Chemistry II CHEM:2240 (4:124)

c 3

Basic Measurements 4:21 CHEM:2021 (4:021) 3 Organic Lab CHEM:2420 (4:142)c

3

Calculus II MATH:1860 (22M:026 (or 32))a 4 Inorganic Chemistry CHEM:3250 (4:125) 3

Physics I PHYS:1611 (29:081 (or 11))a 4 Physics II PHYS:1612 (29:082 (or 12))

a 4


THIRD YEAR



Physical Chemistry II CHEM:4432 (4:132)b 3 Physical Chemistry I CHEM:4431 (4:131)

b 3


World Language 4 World Language 4

GE or electives 3 GE or electives 3

FOURTH YEAR



Advanced Inorganic Chem CHEM:4270 (4:170) 3 World Language, GE or electives 12



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Option (ii):

FIRST YEAR


General Chemistry I CHEM:1070 (4:007) 3 Principles of Chemistry I CHEM:1110 (4:011) 4




SECOND YEAR


Principles of Chemistry II CHEM:1120 (4:012) 4 Organic Chemistry I CHEM:2210 (4:121)c 3

Calculus II MATH:1860 (22M:026 (or 32))a 4 Physics II PHYS:1612 (29:082 (or 12))

a 4

Physics I PHYS:1611 (29:081 (or 11))a 4 GE or World Language 6

GE or World Language 3

THIRD YEAR


Organic Chemistry II CHEM:2220 (4:122)c 3 Physical Chemistry I CHEM:4431 (4:131)

b 3

Organic Lab CHEM:2410 (4:141)c 3 World Language, GE or electives 6

Basic Measurements CHEM:2021 (4:021) 3 Inorganic Chemistry CHEM:3250 (4:125) 3


FOURTH YEAR



Physical Chemistry II CHEM:4432 (4:132)b 3 Analytical Measurements CHEM:3430 (4:143) 3


World Language, GE or electives 6 World Language, GE or electives 4

FIFTH YEAR

Fall Semester s.h.

Inorganic Lab CHEM:3530 (4:153) 3

Advanced Inorganic Chem CHEM:4270 (4:170) 3


a Chemistry majors are advised to take Physics PHYS:1611, PHYS:1612 (29:081-082) and Calculus

MATH:1850, MATH:1860 (22M:025-026) b Chemistry majors should take CHEM:4432 (4:132) in the Fall and CHEM:4431 (4:131) in the Spring.

c Courses from the majors and non-majors organic sequence are not interchangeable.

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A possible schedule of courses for transfer students who have completed two years at a community college with

the assumption that the organic chemistry, calculus and physics requirement have been met. Due to the varied background

of transfer students, this schedule describes only one scenario: consult with a chemistry advisor to design the schedule

most compatible for your background.

THIRD YEAR



Physical Chemistry II CHEM:4432 (4:132)a 3 Physical Chemistry I CHEM:4431 (4:131)

a 3

Basic Measurements CHEM:2021 (4:021) 3 Inorganic Chemistry CHEM:3250 (4:125) 2

World Language, GE or electives 6 World Language, GE or electives 6

FOURTH YEAR



Advanced Inorganic Chem CHEM:4270 (4:170) 3 Undergrad Research CHEM:3999 (4:162) 2

Physical Measurements CHEM:3440 (4:144) 3 World Language, GE or electives 9


a

Chemistry majors should take CHEM:4432 (4:132) in the Fall and CHEM:4431 (4:131) in the Spring.

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BACHELOR OF ARTS CURRICULUM The Bachelor of Arts curriculum is similar to the Bachelor of Science curriculum with the following

exceptions: Principles of Physical Chemistry CHEM:4430 (004:133) will be taken rather than Physical

Chemistry I and II; Synthesis and Measurement CHEM:4450 (004:146) will be taken rather than the three

advanced laboratories (Physical Measurements, Analytical Measurements, or Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory)

is required; Advanced Inorganic Chemistry is not required; Undergraduate Research and advanced science

electives are not required.

BACHELOR OF ARTS CURRICULUM DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Required Courses in Chemistry

INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY

Principles of Chemistry I CHEM:1110 (4:011) 4 s.h.

Principles of Chemistry II CHEM:1120 (4:012) 4 s.h.

Basic Measurements CHEM:2021 (4:021) 3 s.h.

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Organic Chemistry for Majors I CHEM:2230 (4:123)a

or Organic Chemistry I CHEM:2210 (4:121) 3 s.h.

Organic Chemistry for Majors II CHEM:2240 (4:124)a

or Organic Chemistry II CHEM:2220 (4:122) 3 s.h.

Organic Chemistry Laboratory for Majors CHEM:2420 (4:142)a

or Organic Chemistry Laboratory CHEM:2410 (4:141) 3 s.h.

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY

Principles of Physical Chemistry CHEM:4430 (4:133) 3 s.h.

ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY

Analytical Chemistry I or II CHEM:3110 or CHEM:3120 (4:111, 4:112) 3 s.h.

INORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Inorganic Chemistry CHEM:3250 (4:125)

3 s.h.

ADVANCED LABORATORY AND ELECTIVES

Synthesis and Measurement CHEM:4450 (4:146) 3 s.h.

Other Required Courses

Physics (2 semesters) 8 s.h.

Mathematics (through Calculus I) 7-8 s.h.

Advanced Chemistry Electives (See page 10) 6 s.h.

General Education Program of the College

Recommended Courses

Additional Mathematics and/or

Computer Science

Biochemistry

TOTAL 53-54 s.h.

a Smaller section courses for chemistry majors.

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COURSES SATISFYING THE CHEMISTRY B.A. DEGREE

ELECTIVE REQUIREMENT Department Course Number

a Course Title

Chemistry (CHEM, 004) (3110) 111 Analytical Chemistry Ib

(3120) 112 Analytical Chemistry IIb

(4431) 131 Physical Chemistry Ic

(4432) 132 Physical Chemistry IIc

(3430) 143

(3440) 144

(3530) 153

Analytical Measurementsd

Physical Measurements

Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory

(4270) 170 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

(4171) 171 Advanced Analytical Chemistry

(4372) 172 Advanced Organic Chemistry

(4873) 173 Atmospheric and Environmental Chemistry

(4875) 175 Polymer Chemistry

(4480) 180 Introduction to Molecular Modeling

Note: 200 level courses do not automatically satisfy the elective requirement.

Students must seek approval from an advisor to have a 200 level course count

towards the elective requirement.

Geosciences (GEOS, 012) (4490) 149 Elements of Geochemistry

(4520) 152 Isotope Geochemistry

Biochemistry (BIOC, 099) (3110) 110 Biochemistry

(3120) 120 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I

(3130) 130 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II

Civil and Environmental

Engineering (CEE, 053)

(5152) 152 Environmental Chemistry I

aLegacy course number given with department course number in parentheses.

bCourse allowed unless previously taken to fulfill the requirement in analytical chemistry.

cPhysical Chemistry I and II will be accepted in place of Principles of Physical Chemistry and one of the advanced chemistry

electives. dTwo advanced laboratory courses (004:143, 004:144, or 004:153) can be used to fulfill the equivalent of one advanced chemistry

elective and the Synthesis and Measurement laboratory course

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A TYPICAL SCHEDULE OF COURSES FOR B.A. DEGREE

Following this schedule will allow the well prepared student to meet the minimum requirements for graduation.

Many variations are possible. In planning a schedule, bear in mind that CHEM:2021 (4:021), CHEM:3110 (4:111),

CHEM:3120 (4:112), CHEM:2230 (4:123), CHEM:2240 (4:124), CHEM:3250 (4:125), CHEM:2420 (4:142),

CHEM:3430 (4:143), CHEM:3440 (4:144), CHEM:3530 (4:153), and CHEM:4270(4:170) are offered only once a year in

the semester indicated. Also, this schedule contains the maximum number (47) of semester hours of chemistry that can be

counted toward the 120 required for graduation. Thus, if a chemistry course is chosen as an elective, or if more hours of

Undergraduate Research are taken, these hours must be in addition to those in the schedule.

FIRST YEAR



Mathematics MATH:1020 or 1440

(22M:009 or 015)

4 Calculus for Bio.Sci. MATH:1460 (22M:016) 4

Rhetoric 4 Foundations of Biology BIOL:1411 (002:031) 4

GE 3 GE 3

First-Year Seminar 1

SECOND YEAR


Organic Chemistry I CHEM:2230 (4:123)c

3 Organic Chemistry II CHEM:2240 (4:124)c

3

Basic Measurements CHEM:2021 (4:021) 3 Organic Lab 4:142 CHEM:2420 (4:142)c

3

Bio Form & Func. BIOL:1412 (002:032) 4 Biostatistics STAT:3510 or 2010 (22S:101 or 30) 3

GE 3 GE 3

Literature 3 Historical Perspective 3

THIRD YEAR


Analytical Chem I or II CHEM:3110 or 3120

(4:111 or 4:112)

3 Inorganic Chemistry CHEM:3250 (004:125) 3

Physics I PHYS:1511 or 1611 (29:011 or 081) 4 Physics II PHYS:1512 or 1612 (29:012 or 082) 4

Global Issues 3 Social Science 3

World Language 3 World Language 3

GE or electives 3 GE or electives 3

FOURTH YEAR


Princ. Physical Chem CHEM:4430 (004:133) 3 Syn. and Measurement CHEM:4450 (004:146) 3

Adv. Chem. Elective 3 Adv. Chem. Elective 3

GE 3 GE 3

Lit, Vis. & Perf. Arts 3 World Language 3

World Language 3 Values and Diversity 3

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ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL SCIENCES

(ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES “YELLOW TRACK”)

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES DEGREE REQUIREMENTS The B.S. degree in Environmental Sciences requires that all students complete a set of Science and

Mathematics Foundation courses and Earth Science Foundation Course in addition to the requirements for the

Chemical Science track.

1. Science and Mathematics Foundation

Principles of Biology I – II BIOL:1402, BIOL:1502 (2:010, 2:011) or Foundations of

Biology BIOL:1411 (2:031) and Diversity of Form and Function BIOL:1412 (2:032)a

8 s.h.

Calculus I – II MATH:1850, MATH: 1860 (22M:025, 22M: 026)b

8 s.h.

Principles of Chemistry I – II CHEM:1110, CHEM:1120 (4:011, 4:012)a

8 s.h.

Introduction to Geology GEOS:1050 (12:005) 4 s.h.

Prob. and Stat. for Engineering and Physical Sci. STAT:2020 (22S:039) or

Biotstatistics STAT:3510 (22S:101)

or Statistical Methods and Computing STAT:2010 (22S:030)b

3 s.h.

Contemporary Environmental Issues GEOG:1070 (44:019)c or

An approved environmental policy or issue course 3 s.h.

2. Earth System Foundation Introduction to Environmental Sciences ENVS:1080 (159:008) 4 s.h.

Environmental Seminar I ENVS:3000 (159:100:001) 0 s.h.

Environmental Seminar II ENVS:3000 (159:100:002) 1 s.h.

Earth Surface Processes ENVS:3020 (159:102) 3 s.h.

Introduction to Applied Remote Sensing 159:110 (ENVS:3100) 4 s.h.

Ecology ENVS:2673 (159:134) 4 s.h.

Foundations of GIS GEOG:1050 (44:005) 3 s.h.

a Course(s) meets Natural Sciences GEP

b Course(s) meets Quantitative and Formal Reasoning GEP

c Course(s) meets Social Sciences GEP

3. Chemical Sciences Foundation

General Science

College Physics I – II PHYS:1511- PHYS:1512 (29:011- 29:012) or

Introductory Physics I – II PHYS:1611-PHYS:1612 (29:081- 29:082) 8 s.h.

Environmental Chemical Sciences Foundation

Analytical Chemistry I – II CHEM:3110-CHEM:3120 (4:111 -4:112) 6 s.h.

Organic Chemistry I – II CHEM:2210-CHEM:2220 (4:121- 4:122) or

Organic Chemistry for Majors I – II CHEM:2230-CHEM:2240 (4:123 – 4:124) 6 s.h.

Physical Chemistry I CHEM:4431 (4:131) or

Physical Chemistry II CHEM:4432 (4:132) 3 s.h.

Field and Laboratory Courses

Organic Chem. Lab CHEM:2410 (4:141) or

Organic Chem. Lab for Majors CHEM:2420 (4:142) 3 s.h.

Analytical Measurements CHEM:3430 (4:143) 3 s.h.

Environmental Chemical Sciences Electives (at least 8 s.h.)a

Inorganic Chemistry 4:125 (CHEM:3250) 2 s.h.

Physical Chemistry I (CHEM:4431 (4:131); if not taken as a foundation course) or

Physical Chemistry II (CHEM:4432 (4:132); if not taken as a foundation course) 3 s.h.

Atmospheric and Environmental Chemistry CHEM:4873 (4:173) 3 s.h.

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Undergraduate Chemistry Research CHEM:3999 (4:162) 1-3 s.h.

Environmental and Natural Resources Economics ECON:3355 (06E:143)b

3 s.h.

Elements of Geochemistry GEOS:4490 (12:149) 3 s.h.

Isotope Geochemistry GEOS:4520 (12:152) 3 s.h.

Climatology GEOG:3330 (44:101) 3 s.h.

Environmental Impact Analysis GEOG:4750 (44:125) b 4 s.h.

Environmental Chemistry I CEE:5152 (53:152) 3 s.h.

Environmental Chemistry II CEE:4153 (53:153) 3 s.h.

Biochemistry BIOC:3110 (99:110) 3.sh. a Students may petition the Environmental Chemical Sciences Advisor to substitute other appropriate 100- and

200-level courses as electives. b Only one policy course may be counted as part of the 8 s.h. of electives.

A TYPICAL COURSE SCHEDULE FOR

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ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL SCIENCES MAJORS

Following this will allow the well prepared student to meet the minimum requirements for graduation. Many

variations of this schedule are possible.

FIRST YEAR



Calculus I MATH:1850 (22M:025) 4 Calculus II MATH:1860 (22M:026) 4

Intro. to Env. Sci. 1 ENVS:1080 (59:008) 3 Intro. to Geology GEOS:1050 (12:005) 4


SECOND YEAR


Organic Chemistry I CHEM:2210/2230

(4:121/4:123)

3 Organic Chemistry II CHEM:2220/2240

(4:122/4:124)

3

Foundations of Biology BIOL:1411 (2:031) 4 Organic Chem. Lab CHEM:2410/2420

(4:141/4:142)

3

Contem. Env. Issues 44:19 (GEOG:1070) 3 Diversity of Form and Function BIOL:1412 (2:032) 4

Statistics CHEM:2020/3510/2010

(22S:39/22S:101/22S:030)

3 GE or World Language 3

THIRD YEAR



Earth Surf. Process ENVS:3020 (159:102) 3 GIS GEOG:1050 (44:005) 3

Physics I PHYS:1511/1611 (29:011/29:081) 4 Physics II PHYS:1512/1612 (29: 12/29: 82) 4

Environmental Sem. ENVS:3000 (159:100:001) 0 Environmental Sem. ENVS:3000 (159:100:002) 1

GE or World Language 3 Chemical Sciences Elective 1-3

GE or World Language 3

FOURTH YEAR


Physical Chem I/II CHEM:4431/4432

(4:131/4:132)

3 Analytical Measurements CHEM:3430 (4:143) 3

Intro. App. Rem. Sensing ENVS:3100 (159:110) 4 Chemical Sciences Elective 3-5

Ecology 1 ENVS:2673 (59:134) 4 GE, World Language, or electives 10

Chemical Sciences Elective 3

GE, World Language, or electives 4

15 January 13, 2014

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN CHEMISTRY

A minor in Chemistry can be attained by satisfying the following Departmental requirements, in addition to any

applicable University and College requirements. Students may designate a chemistry minor on ISIS, which will generate

an appropriate degree evaluation. The minor in chemistry must be declared when applying for graduation.

1. 15 total semester hours of chemistry (courses with the prefix 004: or CHEM). This requirement is

normally automatically satisfied by science majors through the 8 s.h. sequence of introductory courses, 4:011

CHEM:1110 (4:011) and CHEM:1120 (4:012), followed by 12 s.h. of advanced chemistry coursework take at the

University of Iowa (see below). Most students who have satisfied the advanced coursework requirement will have at least

20 total semester hours of chemistry.

2. 12 total semester hours of advanced chemistry coursework (courses with the prefix 004: or CHEM) taken at the University of Iowa. This requirement can be met by taking any combination of chemistry courses with

course numbers greater than 100 but less than 280, except for CHEM:3560 (4:156), CHEM: 4261 (4:161), CHEM:3999

(4:162) and CHEM:5091 (4:191). The most common choice is CHEM:2210 (4:121), Organic I (3 s.h.); CHEM:2220

(4:122), Organic II (3 s.h.); and CHEM:2410 (4:141), Organic Laboratory (3 s.h.) or (CHEM:2230-2240 (4:123-124)),

Organic for Majors I-II (6 s.h.) and Organic Laboratory for Majors, CHEM:2420 (4:142) (3 s.h.)) plus one other 3 s.h.

chemistry course. Typical selections are, CHEM:3110 (4:111), CHEM:3250 (4:125 )(3 s.h. option), CHEM:4431 (4:131),

CHEM:4432 (4:132), or CHEM:4372 (4:172).

16 January 13, 2014

CHEMISTRY REGRESSION LIST

Regression occurs when a student takes a lower-level or prerequisite course after having satisfactorily completed a more

advanced course in the same or related subject. Hours earned by regression do not count toward the total number of hours

required for graduation. Regression is identified only at the time of final graduation analysis. It shall be considered

regression if the course in the left column is taken after any of the courses in the right column. These are the only cases

considered to be regression.

Regression If Taken After Any of the Following

Course Legacy Course Numbers New Course Numbers

4:005/

CHEM:1050

Any other chemistry course Any other chemistry course

4:006/

CHEM:1060

Any chemistry course other than

4:005

Any chemistry course other than CHEM:1050

4:007/

CHEM:1070

4:011, 012, 111, 125, 131, 132, 170,

or 171

CHEM:1110, 1120, 3110, 3250, 4431, 4432, 4270,

or 4171

4:008/

CHEM:1080

4:121, 122, 123, 124, or 172 CHEM:2210, 2220, 2230, 2240, or 4372

4:010/

CHEM:1000

Any other chemistry course Any other chemistry course

4:011/

CHEM:1110

4:012, 111, 125, 131, 132, 170, or

171

CHEM:1120, 3110, 3250, 4431, 4432, 4270, or

4171

4:012/

CHEM:1120

4:111, 125, 131, 132, 170, or 171 CHEM:3110, 3250, 4431, 4432, 4270, or 4171

4:018/

CHEM:1180

4:012, 111, 125, 131, 132, 170, or

171

CHEM:1120, 3110, 3250, 4431, 4432, 4270, or

4171

4:019/

CHEM:1190

4:111, 125, 131, 132, 170, or 171

(equivalent to 4:12)

CHEM:3110, 3250, 4431, 4432, 4270, or 4171

4:020/

CHEM:1200

4:141, 142, 143, 144, or 153 CHEM:2410, 2420, 3430, 3440, 3530

4:021/

CHEM:2021

4:143 or 144 CHEM:3430 or 3440

4:111/

CHEM:3110

4:112 or 171 CHEM:3120 or 4171

4:112/

CHEM:3120

4:171 CHEM:4171

4:121/

CHEM:2210

4:122, 124 or 172 (equivalent to

4:123)

CHEM:2220, 2240, or 4372 (equivalent to

CHEM:2230)

4:122/

CHEM:2220

4:172 (equivalent to 4:124) CHEM:4372 (equivalent to CHEM:2240)

4:123/

CHEM:2230

4:122, 124 or 172 (equivalent to

4:121)

CHEM:2220, 2240, or 4372 (equivalent to

CHEM:2210)

4:124/

CHEM:2240

4:172 (equivalent to 4:122) CHEM:4372 (equivalent to CHEM:2220)

4:125/

CHEM:3250

4:170 CHEM:4270

17 January 13, 2014

HONORS IN CHEMISTRY

The requirements for graduation with honors in chemistry are as follows:

1. To be enrolled in the Honors Program. Students with a GPA of at least 3.33 (B+ average) may enroll in the Honors

Program by visiting the Blank Honors Center (420 BHC). Additional information about the Honors Program can be

found at: http://honors.uiowa.edu/.

2. To conduct independent research such that an honors thesis can be written. Independent research in chemistry

has the same general meaning as it has for graduate students. We do not require that the basic research idea originate

with the student, but we would require that the student have his/her own project and be responsible for the day-to-day

decisions (in consultation with the research advisor, postdoc, or advanced graduate student) on which steps to take in

completing the project. Students should consult with their research advisor to determine whether the research is of

sufficient quality and quantity for an Honor’s thesis. Usually students will enroll in CHEM:3999 (4:162)

Undergraduate Research or HONR:3200 (143:100) Honors Research Practicum for one or more semesters.

3. To inform the Honors Advisor in Chemistry of the intention to write an honors thesis and to graduate with

honors. This must be done by the 8th week of the semester in which the student graduates by filling out the form at:

http://honors.uiowa.edu/forms/academic/index.shtml and obtaining the required signatures. The reason for this is that

the names of honors graduates must be turned in early so that they can be published in the program for Honors

Recognition Week. The honors advisor is listed on page 1.

4. To write an honors thesis satisfactory to the research advisor. The thesis is in the form of a research report with a

title page indicating that the thesis is in partial fulfillment of honors requirements. The thesis should follow the format

of an article in an ACS journal, such as the Journal of the American Chemical Society or the Journal of Physical

Chemistry. Instructions for preparing the title page and a sample template can be obtained from the Honors Center

website at: http://honors.uiowa.edu/research/theses/. The title page must first be approved by the Honors Center and

then signed by the research advisor and the Honors Advisor. Copies of the thesis should be submitted to the research

advisor, the Honors Advisor in Chemistry, and to the Blank Honors Center. The deadlines for honors thesis

submission are listed on the Honors Center website.

http://honors.uiowa.edu/

http://honors.uiowa.edu/forms/academic/index.shtml

http://honors.uiowa.edu/research/theses/

18 January 13, 2014

UNDERGRADUATE CHEMISTRY CENTER

The Department of Chemistry has established the Chemistry Center to serve all students taking chemistry courses

and the professors and teaching assistants teaching those courses. The Chemistry Center is located in room E225 of the

Chemistry Building. Chemistry Center hours (for the fall/spring sessions):

Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Friday: 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m.

Student services include wait list assistance; drop/add form signing for all chemistry courses, collecting exams or

reports for regrading, homework and examination returns, chemistry course information, and other assistance related to

undergraduate instruction. In the Chemistry Center, you will be able to find out the office hours of all the instructors and

TAs teaching undergraduate chemistry courses, chemistry course syllabi, and the location and office hours of the

Chemistry advisors.

In general, students with questions or problems concerning chemistry courses should initially seek assistance from

the Chemistry Center. If the Chemistry Center Manager cannot help, students will be directed to someone who can. The

Chemistry Center telephone number is 335-1341.

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY COMPUTER FACILITIES

Department of Chemistry Computer Facilities The Department maintains multiple computer facilities for use by

undergraduates participating in various Chemistry courses and for general access by chemistry majors and students

involved in undergraduate research. Each computer facility provides access to a powerful suite of programs for ab initio

and semi-empirical molecular modeling, chemical structure drawing, manipulation and viewing of complex molecular

models, statistical data analysis and plotting, symbolic and numerical math programming, as well as word processing and

spreadsheet software. One Windows computer lab (W241 CB) with 22 systems is dedicated for use as an ITC with access

given to anyone enrolled in a course in the Department. Students enrolled in upper level Chemistry courses are provided

access to a second Windows computer lab (W238 CB) with 22 systems and a iMac lab (W244 CB) with 12 systems

providing more advanced Chemistry analytical and programming software as well as access to the three Departmental

instructional computational research clusters. Additionally, each computer facility contains a laser printer that is part of

the UI ITC printing system, a dedicated ADA compliant workstation, and projection capabilities for conducting training

with the systems and software.

19 January 13, 2014

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY RESOURCE CENTER

The Department of Chemistry has established the Resource Center to provide tutoring to all students taking

chemistry courses. The room hosts all Chemistry TA’s office hours. The Resource Center is located in room E208 of the

Chemistry Building. The Resource Center hours (for the fall/spring sessions):

Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Friday: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

During these hours students will find TAs from the following course: CHEM:1070 (4:007), CHEM:1080 (4:008),

CHEM:1110 (4:011), CHEM:1120 (4:012), CHEM:2021 (4:021), CHEM:2210 (4:121), CHEM:2220 (4:122), CHEM:

2230 (4:123), CHEM:2240 (4:124), CHEM:4431 (4:131), CHEM:4432 (4:132), CHEM: 2410 (4:141), CHEM:2420

(4:142), CHEM:3430 (4:143), CHEM: 3440 (4:144) and CHEM: 3530 (4:153). The TA office hour schedule will be

posted both in and outside the resource center so students may find their course’s TA(s). Students from any section of any

course can ask for help from any available TA. TAs should be able to answer questions on basic Chemistry. If they are

unable to assist with a particular question, they may direct students to another available TA.

20 January 13, 2014

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY

Undergraduate research is an integral part of the undergraduate curriculum for most B.S. chemistry majors at

Iowa. Undergraduate research provides students with an opportunity to do modern, cutting edge research in a faculty

member’s research laboratory. Undergraduate students will either have their own project or work in conjunction with a

graduate student or post-doctoral associate. This research experience is, to a large extent, that of a typical graduate

student. Exposure to research outside of the classroom allows students to see how the research enterprise functions and to

determine if a career in research is an appropriate choice. Furthermore, such experience is invaluable regardless whether

the student decides to continue on to graduate school or immediately enters the work force upon graduation. It is not

uncommon for undergraduate students to be contributing authors on a journal publication or a presentation at a

professional scientific meeting.

Students can begin doing research at any point in their academic careers, but the best time to start is usually after

the first semester of Organic Chemistry but before the student is a second semester senior. This ensures students have

completed most of the chemistry foundation courses while allowing sufficient time to become familiar with their

individual research project and make some progress before graduating.

A typical procedure for finding a research mentor, prior to the beginning of the relevant semester, is as follows;

(1) Examine the list of research activities of Chemistry Department faculty and identify a few faculty members

whose research you find interesting. A brief list of faculty research programs is in this brochure and more

information can be found on the Departmental web site (www.chem.uiowa.edu).

(2) Talk to the selected faculty members about undergraduate research opportunities in their laboratories.

(3) Consider the available opportunities, and make a selection from among the possible options. Notify the

faculty member you have selected and make arrangements to begin research. In consultation with the faculty

member, you will have to decide the number of hours per week that you will be available to do research and the

appropriate number of credit hours (as CHEM:3999 (4:162)). Typically, among the arrangements to be made is

the number of hours a week you can do research and the appropriate number of hours of credit.

Undergraduate Chemistry Advisors can also assist in identifying faculty members with current openings for

undergraduates in their laboratories.

Typically, three to four hours of laboratory work per week are expected for each semester hour of research credit

(as CHEM: 3999 (4:162)). In addition, a written report of the research progress must be handed in to the faculty mentor at

the end of the semester.

21 January 13, 2014

FACULTY RESEARCH INTERESTS

Mark A. Arnold, Professor, Ph.D. 1982, University of Delaware. Chemical sensing technology, near infrared spectroscopy, in situ monitoring of

bioreactors and cellular processes, noninvasive clinical monitors, noninvasive blood glucose sensors for diabetes, radioluminescent optical

sensors, and collection probes for in vivo measurement of neurochemical species.

Ned B. Bowden, Associate Professor, Ph.D. 1999, Harvard University. Surface chemistry; self-assembled monolayers on silicon and polymers;

comb polymer synthesis and characterization; catalysis; cascade reactions; organometallic reactions.

Christopher M. Cheatum, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. 2001, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Biophysical chemistry and spectroscopy, enzymatic

catalysis, proton-transfer reactions, structure and dynamics of proteins, femtosecond time-resolved vibrational spectroscopy, two-dimensional

infrared spectroscopy.

Renee Cole, Associate Professor, Ph.D. 1998, University of Oklahoma. Chemical Education Research, Instructional Strategies and Assessment,

Scientific Discourse and Social Negiotiation of Meaning.

Mishtu Dey, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. 2005, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. Mechanistic Investigation of Metalloenzymes, Metalloprotein

Structure/Function, Biophysical Methods in Metallobiochemistry.

Tori Z. Forbes, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. 2008, University of Notre Dame. Aqueous environmental chemistry, actinide chemistry, synthesis and

structural characterization of environmentally relevant nanoclusters, transport mechanisms of actinides and heavy metals in natural systems.

Gregory K. Friestad, Associate Professor, Ph.D. 1995, University of Oregon. Synthetic methodology and natural product synthesis, emphasizing

chiral amines, stereoselective carbon-carbon bond constructions, radical addition reactions, organometallic reagents, and asymmetric

catalysis.

M. Lei Geng, Professor, Ph.D. 1994, Duke University. Fluorescence spectroscopy; quantitative confocal imaging; single molecule spectroscopy;

capillary electrophoresis; optical detection of cancers; nanoporous materials; separation of endogenous fluorophores in cells and tissue.

Edward G. Gillan, Associate Professor, Ph.D. 1994, University of California, Los Angeles. Synthesis of Group 15 or 16 inorganic materials using

energetic precursors (metal nitrides, phosphides, oxides, and sulfides); solvothermal high temperature/pressure precursor routes to inorganic

nitride and phosphide micro- and nano-particles; synthesis of metastable carbon nitrides; templated porous metal oxide structures.

James B. Gloer, Professor, Ph.D. 1983, University of Illinois. Discovery, isolation, and structure determination of new biologically active natural

products from fungi; anticancer agents; antifungal agents; natural insecticides; fungal chemical ecology.

Vicki H. Grassian, Professor, Ph.D. 1987, University of California-Berkeley. Surface science of environmental interfaces: heterogeneous

atmospheric chemistry of the components of mineral dust - carbonates, clays and oxides: mineral dust and its impact on global processes -

climate, biogeochemistry and health; applications and implications of nanoscience and nanotechnology in environmental processes -

remediation, carbon dioxde uptake and conversion; Fe nanoparticles in natural systems; impacts of nanomaterials on the environment and

human health.

Amanda J. Haes, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. 2004, Northwestern University. Microscopic and spectroscopic characterization of nanoparticles;

nanomaterial synthesis; mechanistic studies of the behavior of these materials in separations; development of novel biomedical and

environmental sensors using nanomaterials.

Amnon Kohen, Associate Professor, Ph.D. 1994, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology. Bioorganic chemistry. Studying the mechanisms by

which enzymes activate C-H and NN bonds. Examination of protein structure, dynamics and function relationship. Pursuing medical and

technological applications of biological catalysts.

Sarah C. Larsen, Professor, Ph.D. 1992, Harvard University. Magnetic resonance techniques; solid state NMR and EPR; in situ studies of catalytic

systems, nanocrystalline zeolite materials, drug delivery.

Johna Leddy, Associate Professor, Ph.D. 1984, University of Texas-Austin. Electrochemistry; magnetic effects on electrochemical systems; fuel

cells, batteries and solar cells; ion exchange and conducting polymers; composites; modeling.

Leonard R. MacGillivray, Associate Professor, Ph.D. 1998, University of Missouri-Columbia. Molecular recognition; solid state organic and

inorganic chemistry; crystal photochemistry; nanotechnology. Synthesis of porous molecular solids and nanometer scale structures for

applications in separations, catalysis, and molecular switching. Organic solid state synthesis by design.

Sara E. Mason, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. 2007, University of Pennsylvania. Density Functional Theory (DFT), molecular dynamics, theoretical

physical chemistry, and methodological developments applied to the study of condensed matter, surfaces, and hydrated interfaces. Projects

focus on the delineation of structure-reactivity relationships of clean, hydrated, and defective oxide or metal surfaces modeled under a range

of environmental and operational conditions.

Claudio J. Margulis, Associate Professor, Ph.D. 2001, Boston University. Computational and theoretical chemistry. Dynamics and

thermodynamics of biological systems: Sugar-protein interactions, binding and recognition, hydrophobicity and protein folding. Statistical

mechanics of liquids: Green chemistry ionic solvents. Excited state quantum dynamics: Non-radiative processes. Semi-empirical methods

for excited state electronic structure calculations and dynamics.

22 January 13, 2014

Louis Messerle, Associate Professor, Ph.D. 1979, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Synthetic organometallic chemistry of early transition

metals, particularly mid-valent and metal-metal multiply-bonded compounds; organopolymetallics of main group elements as organometallic

synthons and materials precursors; inorganic complexes in medical diagnostic imaging.

Hien Nguyen, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. 2003, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign. Organic and organometallic chemistry and chemical

biology, new synthetic methodology, complex carbohydrates, natural product synthesis, transition metals-catalyzed stereoselective formation

of glycosidic linkages and carbon-carbon, carbon-oxygen, and carbon-nitrogen bonds, asymmetric catalysis, aminoglycoside antibiotics,

tumor-associated mucin antigens, and heparin analogues.

F. Christopher Pigge, Associate Professor, Ph.D. 1993, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Organic/organometallic synthesis, heterocycles,

supramolecular chemistry, crystal engineering.

Daniel M. Quinn, Professor, Ph.D. 1977, University of Kansas. Mechanistic bioorganic chemistry: structure-reactivity effects and transition state

structures for serine esterase-catalyzed reactions; synthesis and evaluation of chemism-based enzyme inhibitors. Theoretical Biology:

quantum mechanical investigations of enzyme active sites and enzymic transition states; modeling of enzyme-ligand interactions.

Scott K. Shaw, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. 2008, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Micro-structure of solvent molecules at textured

polymeric surfaces and the correlation to a slip/no-slip hydrodynamic boundary condition at these interfaces. Additional interests include

the chemistry of thin aqueous films relevant to environmental and atmospheric chemistry, and examining the intriguing surface structures

found at ionic liquid interfaces.

Gary W. Small, Professor, Ph.D. 1984, The Pennsylvania State University. Clinical and environmental sensing based on infrared spectroscopy;

biomedical applications of infrared imaging; signal processing, pattern recognition and multivariate calibration methods for analysis of

chemical data.

Betsy Stone, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. 2009, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Environmental, organic, and analytical chemistry; emphasis placed

on understanding molecular composition, transformation, and sources of atmospheric aerosols; laboratory and field studies; gas and liquid

chromatography and mass spectrometry.

Alexei V. Tivanski, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. 2005, University of Pittsburgh. Nanoscience; surface chemistry; electrochemical and charge transfer

processes in polymers and biomolecules at the single-molecule level; chemical speciation and environmental processing of individual

submicron atmospheric aerosols and their impact on climate and environment; reactive spectromicroscopy of individual submicron aerosols.

David F. Wiemer, Professor and Chair, Ph.D. 1976, University of Illinois. Development of synthetic methodology based on organophosphorus

chemistry. Synthesis of terpenoids and inhibitors of terpene metabolism, modified carbohydrates, and nucleosides. Isolation,

characterization, and synthesis of biologically active natural products.

Mark A. Young, Associate Professor, Ph.D. 1987, University of California-Berkeley. Photochemistry, kinetics and spectroscopy; heterogeneous

atmospheric chemistry of aerosol; climate effects of atmospheric aerosol; environmental photochemistry of surface waters; real-time detection

of bioaerosols; environmental and human health; development of mass spectrometric and molecular beam techniques.

23 January 13, 2014

ORGANIZATIONS

ACS SUDENT CHAPTER

The University of Iowa has a student chapter of the American Chemical Society (ACS). The purpose of the ACS

student chapter is to stimulate the interest of students in chemistry and to help them develop an awareness and enthusiasm

for chemistry as a science and as a profession. Students who participate in the ACS student chapter are able to interact

with fellow students and faculty in the department and others in the surrounding community who share a professional

interest in chemistry and chemical engineering. The network of contacts made through the ACS student chapter can be

very valuable to students while at the University and throughout their careers. Typical chapter activities include

sponsoring dinner meetings with invited guest speakers, organizing a chemistry tutoring service for other students,

attending local and national ACS meetings, and participation in chemistry outreach programs such as National Chemistry

Week. For more information contact the Chemistry Department main office at 335-1350.

ALPHA CHI SIGMA (

Alpha Chi Sigma in 1921 and has played an active part in lives of many undergraduate and graduate students

throughout the years. Membership is open to those studying chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering; as well as

related subjects such as molecular biology, ceramic engineering, nutritional science, and many others. Undergraduates,

graduate students, and professors may all join. The purpose of

1. To bind its members with a tie of true and lasting friendship.

2. To strive for the advancement of chemistry both as a science and as a profession.

3. To aid its members by every honorable means in the attainment of their ambitions throughout their mortal

lives.

There is no organization quite comparable to a professional fraternity. Socially, it presents members with the

opportunity of meeting and interacting with those interested in the same field. Typical activities include dinner lectures,

movie nights, scout merit badge day, parties, departmental mixers, and banquets.

THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR THE PROFESSIONAL

ADVANCEMENT OF BLACK CHEMISTS AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERS

(NOBCChE)

The primary purpose of the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and

Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE- pronounced No-be-shay) is to assist people of colour in fully realizing their potential in

academic, professional, and entrepreneurial pursuits in chemistry, chemical engineering, and related fields. Its mission is

to build an eminent cadre of people of colour in science and technology.

This year six UI students were able to travel to the National conference. NOBCChE awarded 5 UI students

with Advancing in Science Awards that covered their conference registration fees and hotel accommodations. One student

was awarded the NOBCChE Chairman’s Award, which covered travel and meals. UI Chapter also proudly received two

awards for the best graduate posters by Victoria Henry and Richard Gonzalez. Both are PhD students in the Department of

Chemical and Biochemical Engineering.

WOMEN IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (WISE) Program

The mission of the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Program is to expand and improve educational

and professional opportunities for women in all fields of science, technology, engineering, and math by facilitating

individual, institutional, and social change. The specific aims of the WISE Program are to provide academic support, to

promote professional development, to facilitate research opportunities, to establish and maintain community outreach, and

to encourage global cooperation. For more information contact the WISE Program at 335-3530 or visit their website at,

http://www.uiowa.edu/~wise/.

http://www.uiowa.edu/~wise/

24 January 13, 2014

UNDERGRADUATE CHEMISTRY AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Several awards and scholarships are available to chemistry majors. These include:

American Institute of Chemists Award

Undergraduate Award in Analytical Chemistry

CRC Freshman Chemistry Award

Chemistry Alumni Award for Sophomores

Chemistry Alumni Award for Juniors

Chemistry Alumni Award for Seniors

Merck Index Award

Russell K. Simms Scholarship*

Viksnins, Harris & Padys Award

Shoemaker-Strickler Scholarship

Ken Sando Undergraduate Scholarship

E. David Cater Scholarship*

The Donald J. and Margaret Burton Scholarship Fund*

These awards are competitive awards based on academic achievement and are given annually (except

for the Shoemaker-Strickler Scholarship) during the Departmental Awards Ceremony in the spring semester.

Award recipients are identified by the Chemistry Departmental Awards Committee and no application is

necessary, with the exception of the Russell K. Simms, Donald J. Burton and Margaret A. Burton, and E. David

Cater Scholarships.

* Applications are due in the middle of the spring semester – please watch for notices on Departmental bulletin

boards, email, or in your chemistry courses.

To apply for any of these scholarships, please submit the following materials directly to chem-

[email protected]:

A concise description of your academic and research accomplishments, a list of current scholarships, and a

description of your career goals (2 pages maximum)

A letter of recommendation from your research advisor and/or a Chemistry professor

Academic transcripts from all undergraduate institutions



25 January 13, 2014

CAREERS IN CHEMISTRY

The National Academy of Sciences issued a comprehensive report on the state of the chemical sciences

in 1985, appropriately titled, “Opportunities in Chemistry”. The following quote from the introduction to that

report still has great relevance today:

Chemistry is a central science that provides fundamental understanding needed to deal with many of

society's needs. It is a critical component in man's attempt to feed the world population, to tap new sources of

energy, to clothe and house humankind, to provide renewable substitutes for dwindling or scarce materials, to

improve health and conquer disease, to strengthen our national security, and to monitor and protect our

environment. Basic research in chemistry will help future generations to cope with their evolving needs and

unanticipated problems.

Chemistry is indeed central to many areas of technology with chemical discoveries in the manipulation,

detection and study of matter on the microscopic scale rippling out to a variety of disciplines. In addition, a

chemistry degree and the corresponding knowledge of chemistry fundamentals serves as an excellent

background for a wide range of associated careers, such as in education, law, public policy, public health and a

host of others. A basic understanding of science and the scientific process can also be an inspiration for some

non-traditional, successful career choices.

Using the following links, you can further explore the possibilities that await a chemistry major and

learn more about career opportunities in chemistry. Information about “what chemists do” including career

descriptions, career profiles, chemical technician careers, and salary surveys can be found at:

www.acs.org/careers. Information about graduate study in chemistry can also be found at:

http://portal.acs.org/portal/PublicWebSite/education/students/graduate. In addition, the ACS Directory of

Graduate Research which has information on virtually all North American graduate chemistry programs can be

accessed at: http://dgr.rints.com.

Career opportunities in National Laboratories can be found at the following links:

Ames Laboratory: http://www.ameslab.gov/index.html

Brookhaven Chemistry Department: http://www.bnl.gov/chemistry/

Berkeley Lab: http://www.lbl.gov/

Jefferson Lab: http://www.jlab.org/

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: https://www.llnl.gov/

Los Alamos: http://www.lanl.gov/

NASA/Glenn Research Center: http://www.lanl.gov/

NCI: http://www.cancer.gov/

NIH: http://www.nih.gov/

NITS: http://www.nist.gov/index.html

Oak Ridge National Laboratory: http://www.ornl.gov/sci/csd/

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory: http://www.pnl.gov/

Sandia National Laboratories: http://www.sandia.gov/

US Department of Energy: http://www.energy.gov/

US Naval Research Lab: http://www.nrl.navy.mil/

http://portal.acs.org/portal/PublicWebSite/education/students/graduate

http://dgr.rints.com/

http://www.ameslab.gov/index.html

http://www.bnl.gov/chemistry/

http://www.lbl.gov/

http://www.jlab.org/

https://www.llnl.gov/

http://www.lanl.gov/

http://www.lanl.gov/

http://www.cancer.gov/

http://www.nih.gov/

http://www.nist.gov/index.html

http://www.ornl.gov/sci/csd/

http://www.pnl.gov/

http://www.sandia.gov/

http://www.energy.gov/

http://www.nrl.navy.mil/

26 January 13, 2014

OTHER UNIVERSITY SERVICES AND OFFICES

Students may wish to contact any of the following offices for further information and assistance.

Office of Admissions, 107 Calvin Hall, 335-3847 Evaluates transfer courses for satisfaction of General Education Program.

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Academic Programs and Services (APS),

120 Schaeffer Hall, 335-2633 To change majors or declare a second major; to file for Second Grade Option;

for inquiries about the rules of the College, and possible exceptions to these

rules. Students on academic probation are asked to come to APS for a

probation interview. Students dismissed from the college for poor scholarship

that wish to appeal their dismissal should be referred to APS.

Registrar Service Center, 17 Calvin Hall, 335-4300

Processing of add/drop slips, transcripts, verification, and registration

cancellation.

University Counseling Service, 3223 Westlawn, 335-7294 Provides individual and group counseling, various workshops—including

study skill—and career exploration.

Career Center, C310 Pomerantz Center, 335-1023 Provides various career exploration programs for individuals and groups, as

well as personal career counseling and assistance with resumes and job

searches. Also administers internship credit and transcript notation.

Tutor Iowa, http://tutor.uiowa.edu Provides lists of qualified tutors. Tutoring fees charged. Tutors are not

officially affiliated with or approved by the Department of Chemistry.

Student Disability Services, 3100 Burge, 335-1462 Provides services for physical and/or learning disabilities. All students with

disabilities should be registered with this office. Professional Staff in SDS can

offer advice on accommodating students with disabilities.

The Writing Center, 110 English-Philosophy Building, 335-0188 Provides individual instruction to improve writing skills. Free of charge.

Rhetoric Speaking Lab, 153 English-Philosophy Building, 335-0205 Provides individual instruction to students who want to improve their speaking

performance. Free of charge.

Mathematics Tutorial Lab, 125 MacLean, Hall, 335-0810 Individual drop-in tutoring for students in math courses 22M:1-32. Free of

charge.

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