University General Course Catalog 2015-2016 
    
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Chemistry - Professional Chemistry Emphasis, B.S. in Chem.


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Description


Chemistry majors complete courses providing a solid background in the physical sciences and mathematics, together with a sequence of courses in general, organic, inorganic and physical chemistry. Lecture classes are complemented by laboratories that give hands-on experience in chemical methods and instrumentation. The department also strongly encourages undergraduate students to become involved in laboratory research under the supervision of a faculty member. Undergraduate research is an outstanding learning opportunity that cannot be found in class work alone.

The Professional Chemistry Emphasis provides rigorous training in experimental and theoretical chemistry, and includes undergraduate research and specialized courses chosen according to the student’s interests. The Professional Chemistry Emphasis is designed for students who are interested in a career as a chemist in industry or government, or in graduate school in chemistry or related areas. 

This emphasis has been approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS) as satisfying rigorous national standards for ACS certification.

Contact Information


213 Chemistry Building
(775) 784-6041

College of Science Academic Advisors
Steve Calhoun, (A-K) - scalhoun@unr.edu
Gina Sella, (L-Z) - gsella@unr.edu

Graduation Requirements


 

Total Units 120
Cumulative GPA 2.0
University GPA 2.0
Major GPA 2.0
Residency Requirement 30 Upper-Division Units at UNR
Major Residency Requirement 15 Upper-Division Units in the major at UNR
Upper-Division Requirement 40 Upper-Division Units
Half Program Units/4 Year Institution 60 Units

 

I. University Core Curriculum Requirements (36-44 units)


NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum  chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy”.

A. English (3-8 units)


Refer to the “English” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

NOTE: Students who place in ENG 102  are not required to takeENG 101 .

B. Mathematics (4 units)


Refer to the “Mathematics” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

C. Natural Sciences (8 units)


D. Social Sciences (3 units)


Refer to the “Social Sciences” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

E. Fine Arts (3 units)


Refer to the “Fine Arts” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

F. Core Humanities (9 units)


Refer to the “Core Humanities” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

G. Capstone Courses (6 units)


Refer to the “Capstone” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

  • Recommended Major Capstone: CHEM 495  (3 units)
  • One additional General Capstone outside of the Chemistry Department.

H. Diversity (0-3 units)


Refer to the “Diversity” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog. A designated Diversity course may be taken that also satisfies another Core Curriculum requirement.

II. Additional Requirements (0 units)


III. Major Requirements (63 units)


IV. Minor Requirements (0 units)


V. Electives (12-21 units)


One year of foreign language is recommended.

VI. Recommended Schedule


Example for students seeking an ACS-certified degree with Professional Chemistry Option. Assumes placement into MATH 181  in first semester. Please see department advisor for individualized schedule.

A. First Year


Fall Semester (15 units)


Spring Semester (15 units)


B. Second Year


C. Third Year


D. Fourth Year


Fall Semester (15 units)


Spring Semester (15 units)


  • (3 units)
  • Chemical science elective (see list III C) (2-3 units)
  • Non-Chemistry Core Curriculum Capstone (selected to also satisfy Diversity requirement) (3 units)
  • General Electives (6-7 units)

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