2004-05 Undergraduate Catalog
The Major: The standard major must complete at least the following program (this may include equivalent transfer course work):
- General chemistry (CHM 2045-2045L-2046-2046L or CHM 2045-2045L-2051-2046L or CHM 2047-2047L)
- Analytical chemistry (CHM 3120-3120L-4130-4130L)
- Organic chemistry (CHM 2210-2211-2211L)
- Inorganic chemistry (CHM 3610)
- Physical chemistry (CHM 4411-4412 or CHM 4411-4413)
- Physical chemistry lab (CHM 4411L or CHM 4413L)
- Calculus (MAC 2311-2312-2313)
- Physics with Calculus (PHY 2048-2049 and 2048L-2049L) or Physics (PHY 2053-2054 and PHY 2053L-2054L).
- MAP 2302 is encouraged.
The required courses in the standard chemistry track are generally offered every regular term. Because of budgetary and other restrictions, summer schedules cannot be predetermined. Summer offerings will usually be on a Term C (12 weeks) basis.
A.C.S. Certified Program: To receive American Chemical Society certification and adequate preparation for the profession, a student must complete the standard chemistry major. In addition, credit must be earned for CHM 3610L and either CHM 3218 or CHM 4207 plus an additional two credits of advanced work in chemistry courses such as CHM 4235, CHM 4272, CHM 4302L, CHM 4304, CHM 4910, and CHS 5110L. If CHM 4910 (Senior Research) is used, a thesis must be written. The language requirement must be met in German, French or Russian.
The Major with Biochemistry Option: Students with a special interest in biochemistry may satisfy requirements for a major with the following set of courses:
- General chemistry (CHM 2045-2045L-2046-2046L or CHM 2045-2045L-2051-2046L or CHM 2047-2047L)
- Analytical chemistry (CHM 3120-3120L)
- Organic chemistry (CHM 3217 or CHM 2210-2211)
- Bio-organic chemistry (CHM 3218) or CHM 4207
- Organic chemistry laboratory (CHM 2211L)
- Inorganic chemistry (CHM 3610)
- Biophysical chemistry (CHM 3400-4413L)
- Biochemistry laboratory (CHM 4302L)
- Biological science (BSC 2010-2010L-2011-2011L)
- Analytical Geometry and Calculus (MAC 2311-2312)
- Physics (PHY 2053-2053L-2054-2054L) or Physics with Calculus (PHY 2048-2048L-2049-2049L)
- Basic Biology of Microorganisms (MCB 3020)
- Biochemistry electives (a minimum of six credits) selected from Instrumental Analysis (CHM 4130-4130L), Chemical Aspects of Cellular Control (CHM 4304), Biophysical Chemistry (CHM 4413), Radiochemistry Laboratory (CHS 5110L), Genetics of Microorganisms (MCB 4304), Prokaryotic Cell Structure and Function (MCB 4403), Energy Transformation in Microorganisms (MCB 5458), Mammalian Molecular Biology and Genetics (BCH 5413), Introduction to Biophysics (PHZ 4710), Immunology (PCB 5235), Genetics (PCB 3063), Eukarystic Cell Structure and Function (PCB 3134), General Virology (MCB 4503, Immunology) (PCB 5235).
Required CHM courses must be completed with minimum C grades within two attempts. Any language acceptable to the college can be taken with this minimum program. Languages can be taken S-U. It is also recommended that ENC 3254, Writing in the Discipline, be used to fulfill part of the Gordon Rule writing requirement.
Honors: To graduate cum laude, a student must have a 3.5 overall junior-/senior- level average.
The distinction of magna cum laude will be awarded with a junior-/senior-level grade point average of 3.5 or higher, a 3.3 or higher average for all chemistry course work attempted—exclusive of CHM 4910 and CHM 4905—and completion of a minimum of six semester hours of Senior Research, CHM 4910. In addition, a thesis based upon the research project must be presented, together with a letter of recommendation from the faculty supervisor. The thesis must contain both discussion and experimental results.
The research will normally be directed by a member of the chemistry faculty. With department approval, a problem that is chemical in nature may be conducted outside the chemistry department. Contact an undergraduate coordinator in chemistry to obtain approval for this option.
The distinction of summa cum laude can be awarded to students whose thesis and overall program are of exceptional merit.
The Minor: The requirements for a minor in chemistry are a general chemistry sequence: CHM 3120-3120L; either CHM 2210-2211-2211L or CHM 3217-3218-2211L; and three additional credits selected from CHM 3400, 3610, any 4000-level CHM (except CHM 4905, 4910, or 4940) course or CHS 5110L, with a grade of C or better. At least nine chemistry credits must be completed at UF.
General Education: Successful completion of a chemistry course other than CHM 1025 counts toward the physical science general education requirement. Non-science students who wish to learn something about chemistry may take CHM 1083 or the CHM 1020-1021 sequence. Majors in the physical, biological or engineering sciences should take a 2000-level sequence.
Introduction to General Chemistry: CHM 1025 is offered for students who wish to strengthen their understanding of basic concepts of atomic structure and stoichiometry before beginning the general chemistry sequence (CHM 2045-2045L-2046-2046L). CHM 1025 is a two-credit course. A Chemistry Readiness Assessment is offered on ISIS, and the score achieved allows students and advisers to evaluate whether CHM 1025 or CHM 2045 is the more appropriate first course in chemistry.
General Chemistry: The following general chemistry offerings are available:
CHM 1020-1021 is a terminal sequence, which meets preprofessional requirements in the School of Natural Resources and Environment, the College of Nursing, and some majors in agriculture.
CHM 1083 is a terminal General Education course that explores chemistry in terms of consumer products. This course meets preprofessional requirements in certain areas of agriculture.
CHM 2045-2045L-2046-2046L is the standard general chemistry sequence. It meets the preprofessional requirement for a broad range of science and engineering majors. Students are presumed to have a good background in high school chemistry and mathematics (through Algebra 2 or MAC 1147) and are expected to take the Chemistry Readiness Assessment offered on ISIS before registration for CHM 2045.
CHM 2047-2047L is a one-semester program for entering students with strong backgrounds in chemistry, normally reflected by high AP or IB chemistry test scores. This program allows students to move more quickly into advanced work.
CHM 2051 (General Chemistry Honors) is offered as an alternative to CHM 2046 for students who have done particularly well in CHM 2045.
For placement into the appropriate first course in chemistry, please see the information in the academic advising section of the catalog or consult with a chemistry adviser. All students should complete their general chemistry studies without interruption.
Attendance Requirement: Students missing the first two sessions of a laboratory course, which includes the required safety instruction, will not be allowed to start late, regardless of the reason.
Chemistry
To remain ‘on track’ for this major, a student must meet the following critical-tracking criteria.
Semester 1:
- 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
- Complete one CHM course
Semester 2:
- Complete CHM 2045, CHM 2045L and one MAC course
Semester 3:
- Complete CHM 2046 and CHM 2046L and MAC 2311
Semester 4:
- 2.5 GPA on all critical-tracking course work
Semester 5:
- Complete MAC 2312 and either CHM 2210 or CHM 3217 with 2.5 GPA on all critical-tracking course work
|
Semester 1 |
Credits |
|
CHM 2045 General Chemistry (GE-P) |
3 |
|
CHM 2045L General Chemistry Lab (GE-P) |
1 |
|
MAC 2311 Analytic Geometry & Calculus 1 (GE-M) |
4 |
|
Humanities (GE) |
3 |
|
Social & Behavioral Sciences (GE) |
3 |
|
Total |
14 |
|
Semester 2 |
Credits |
|
CHM 2046 & 2046L General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis and Lab (GE-P) |
4 |
|
MAC 2312 Analytic Geometry & Calculus 2 (GE-M) |
4 |
|
Composition (GE) |
3 |
|
Biological Science (GE) |
3 |
|
Elective |
1-3 |
|
Total |
15-17 |
|
Semester 3 |
Credits |
|
CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry 1 |
3 |
|
MAC 2313 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 3 (GE-M) |
4 |
|
PHY 2048 Physics with Calculus 1 OR PHY 2053 Physics 1 (both GE-P) |
3-4 |
|
PHY 2048L or 2053L Labs for Physics 1 |
1 |
|
Humanities (GE) |
3 |
|
Total |
14-15 |
|
Semester 4 |
Credits |
|
CHM 2211 & 2211L Organic Chemistry 2 and Lab |
5 |
|
PHY 2049 Physics with Calculus 2 OR PHY 2054 Physics 2 (both GE-P) |
3-4 |
|
PHY 2049L or 2054L Labs for Physics 2 |
1 |
|
Foreign language |
4-5 |
|
Total |
13-15 |
|
Semester 5 |
Credits |
|
CHM 3120 Intro to Analytical Chemistry* |
3 |
|
CHM 3120L Analytical Chemistry Lab |
1 |
|
Foreign Language |
3-5 |
|
Social & Behavioral Sciences (GE) |
3 |
|
Humanities (GE) |
3 |
|
Biological Science (if 4-3-3 foreign language option) |
3 |
|
Total |
16-18 |
|
* Take CHM 3120, 3120L any time after completing CHM 2046 and 2046L, but no later than the first semester of the third year. |
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|
Semester 6 |
Credits |
|
CHM 4130 Instrumental Analysis |
3 |
|
CHM 4130L Instrumental Analysis Lab |
2 |
|
CHM 4411 Physical Chemistry |
4 |
|
Composition |
3 |
|
Elective (or biological science if foreign language is 5-5 option) |
3 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Semester 7 |
Credits |
|
CHM 4412 Physical Chemistry |
4 |
|
CHM 4411L Physical Chemistry Lab OR CHM 4413L Biophysical Chemistry Lab |
2 |
|
CHM 3610 Inorganic Chemistry |
3 |
|
Social & Behavioral Sciences (GE) |
3 |
|
Electives (3000 level or above, not in dept.) |
3 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Semester 8 |
Credits |
|
Electives |
12-13 |
|
Electives (3000 level or above, not in dept.) |
3 |
|
Total |
15-16 |
|
Total Required for Degree |
120 |
Chemistry With Biochemistry Option
To remain ‘on track’ for this major, a student must meet the following critical-tracking criteria.
Semester 1:
- 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
- Complete one CHM course
Semester 2:
- Complete CHM 2045, CHM 2045L and one MAC course
Semester 3:
- Complete CHM 2046 and CHM 2046L and MAC 2311
Semester 4:
- 2.5 GPA on all critical-tracking course work
Semester 5:
- Complete MAC 2312 and either CHM 2210 or CHM 3217 with 2.5 GPA on all critical-tracking course work
|
Semester 1 |
Credits |
|
CHM 2045 & 2045L General Chemistry and Lab (GE-P) |
4 |
|
BSC 2010 & 2010L Principles of Biology 1 and Lab (GE-B) |
4 |
|
Humanities (GE) |
3 |
|
Composition (GE) |
3 |
|
Total |
14 |
|
Semester 2 |
Credits |
|
CHM 2046 & 2046L General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis and Lab (GE-P) |
4 |
|
MAC 2311 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 (GE-M) |
4 |
|
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE) |
3 |
|
BSC 2011 & 2011L Integrated Principles of Biology 2 and Lab (GE-B) |
4 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Semester 3 |
Credits |
|
CHM 3217 One Semester Organic Chemistry |
4 |
|
MAC 2312 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 2 (GE-M) |
4 |
|
Foreign language |
4-5 |
|
Humanities (GE) |
3 |
|
Total |
15-16 |
|
Semester 4 |
Credits |
|
CHM 3218 Bio-organic Chemistry |
4 |
|
CHM 2211L Organic Chemistry Laboratory |
2 |
|
PHY 2053 & 2053L Physics 1 and Lab (GE-P) |
5 |
|
Foreign language |
3-5 |
|
Total |
14-16 |
|
Semester 5 |
Credits |
|
CHM 3120 & 3120L Introduction to Analytical Chemistry and Lab |
4 |
|
CHM 4302L Laboratory in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
2 |
|
PHY 2054 & 2054L Physics 2 and Lab (GE-P) |
5 |
|
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE) (or foreign language if 4-3-3 option) |
3 |
|
Total |
14 |
|
Semester 6 |
Credits |
|
CHM 3610 Inorganic Chemistry |
3 |
|
MCB 3020 Basic Biology of Microorganisms |
3 |
|
Humanities (GE) |
3 |
|
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE) |
3 |
|
Composition |
3 |
|
Total |
15 |
|
Semester 7 |
Credits |
|
CHM 3400 Physical Chemistry |
3 |
|
CHM 4413L Biophysical Chemistry Lab |
2 |
|
Biochemistry elective |
3 |
|
Electives |
6 |
|
Total |
14 |
|
Semester 8 |
Credits |
|
Biochemistry elective |
3 |
|
Electives |
13 |
|
Total |
16 |
|
Total Required for Degree |
120 |