Located on the fourth þoor of Hashinger Science Center, departmental facilities include several laboratories which are equipped with modern instrumentation. The organic chemistry laboratory is equipped with modern microscale glassware.
Future professional goals dictate which electives students choose. Students interested in a well-rounded chemistry background should enroll in as many elective courses as possible. Careful attention should be paid to course prerequisites as not all courses are offered every year. Enrollment in the appropriate mathematics and physics courses should not be delayed. The following are minimum requirements for the bachelor of science in chemistry.
For information regarding premedical, predental, or preveterinary studies, see the biology section on page 94.
(preferably taken in sequence)
Chem 140/150 General Chemistry 8
Chem 310 Quantitative Analysis 5 Chem 311 Advanced Quantitative Analysis 4
Chem 330/331 Organic Chemistry 8
Chem 440/441 Physical Chemistry 6
Chem 442/443 Physical Chemistry Laboratory 2
upper-division chemistry electives 4
(may include one credit of Chem 470)
science requirements (24 credits)
Math 110/111 Single Variable Calculus 8
Math 210 Multivariable Calculus 3
Math 211 Linear Algebra 3
Phys 101/102 General Physics I, II 8
Phys 111/112 General Physics I, II Laboratory 2
recommended electives
Biol 201 General Biology 4 Math 203 Introduction to Statistics 3 Cpsc 230 Computer Programming I 4
Eng 303 Technical Writing 3
Math 350 Differential Equations 3
Chem 299/499 Introduction to Methods
of Investigation 1-3
total credits 61
(preferably taken in sequence)
Chem 140/150 General Chemistry 8
Chem 310 Quantitative Analysis 5 Chem 311 Advanced Quantitative Analysis 4
Chem 330/331 Organic Chemistry 8
Chem 440/441 Physical Chemistry 6
Chem 442/443 Physical Chemistry Laboratory 2
science requirements (18 credits)
Math 110/111 Single Variable Calculus 8
Phys 101/102 General Physics I, II 8
Phys 111/112 General Physics I, II Laboratory 2
recommended electives
Math 210 Multivariable Calculus 3 Math 211 Linear Algebra 3
Cpsc 230 Computer Programming I 4
Eng 303 Technical Writing 3
Chem 499 Introduction to Methods of Investigation 1-3
total credits 51
Students may select upper-division electives in environmental science, environmental chemistry, environmental biology, environmental earth science, and the social sciences. A bachelor of science degree prepares students for
specialization in the sciences. A bachelor of arts degree is recommended for students planning careers in the social sciences, law, environmental management, education, or related fields. Student work experience is strongly encouraged through participation in internships during Interterm or Summer Term of the junior or senior year.
requirements
core courses (33 credits)
Esci 101/102 Introduction to Environmental Science 6
Esci 111 Physical Geology 4
Chem 140/150 General Chemistry 8
Esci 200 Environmental Careers 3
Biol 201 General Biology 4
Esci 301 Environmental Geology 4
Biol 424 Ecology: An Evolutionary Approach 3
Esci 490 Independent Internship or 1
Esci 499 Environmental Research 1
requirements for the bachelor of science (29 credits)
Phys 101 General Physics 4
Math 110/111 Single Variable Calculus 6
Chem 330 Organic Chemistry I 4
Esci/Chem 428 Environmental Chemistry 3
electives from the list below 12
requirements for the bachelor of arts (21 credits)
Phys 105 Fundamentals of Physics I 3
Math 203 Statistics 3
Soc 335 Society and the Environment 3
Posc 346 Environmental Law 3
electives from the list below 9
electives
Math 203 Statistics (required for B.A.) 3
Esci 227 Darwin and the Galapagos 3
Biol 307 Microbiology 4
Chem 310 Quantitative Analysis 5
Chem 311 Advanced Quantitative Analysis 4
Biol 325 Field Biology 4
Esci 335 Environmental Sampling and Analysis 3
Chem 331 Organic Chemistry II 4
Biol 335 Impact on Society: Biotechnology 3
Soc 335 Society and the Environment (required
for B.A.) 3
Posc 346 Environmental Law (required for B.A.) 3 Esci 420 Environmental Hydrology 3
Biol 440 Marine Biology 3
Esci 496 Environmental Seminar 1
Esci 499 Environmental Research 1-3
**Environmental science majors shall select electives in consultation with faculty from the Department of Environmental and Chemical Sciences.
total credits for the bachelor of arts 54
total credits for the bachelor of science 62
Chapman Quest Option
Environmental science majors are encouraged to take advantage of travel and study opportunities through Chapman Quest. Interested students may propose that some Quest courses substitute for required courses. Substitutions must be approved by the student's advisor and the environmental science faculty.
Minor in Environmental Science
A minor in environmental science requires a minimum of 18 credits selected from the following list. The selected courses must be approved by the environmental science faculty. A minimum of 9 credits must be upper division and may not be duplicated by the major.
required (6 credits)
Esci 101/102 Introduction to Environmental Science 6
electives (12 credits)
Esci 111 Physical Geology 4
Esci 200 Environmental Careers 3
Esci 227 Darwin and the Galapagos 3
Esci 301 Environmental Geology 4
Biol 325 Field Biology 3
Esci 329 Environmental Sampling and Analysis 3
Soc 335 Society and the Environment 3
Esci/Chem 428 Environmental Chemistry 3
Esci 420 Environmental Hydrology 3
Esci 496 Environmental Seminar 1
Student work experience is encouraged with job placement assistance provided by the food science faculty. There is a high demand for food science and nutrition graduates in the local food industry.
The food science and nutrition department is located in the Hashinger Science Center.
Students have the option of an emphasis in food science or nutrition. The food science emphasis has been approved by the Institute of Food Technologists, which allows our students to apply for approximately $200,000 in scholarships annually. This emphasis is concerned with the application of the physical, biological, and allied sciences to the processing, preservation, packaging, storage, evaluation, and utilization of foods. The nutrition emphasis addresses the biological role of nutrients with applications in wellness and human performance rather than clinical nutrition or dietetics. Nutrition is also integrated with other aspects of food science, including processing and storage effects. The program is designed to prepare students for direct employment in the food industry while providing the necessary background for those wishing to pursue graduate studies in food science, nutrition or related fields.
Phys 101 General Physics I 4
Math 110/111 Single Variable Calculus 8
Math 203 Introduction to Statistics 3
Chem 140/150 General Chemistry and Laboratory 8
Chem 330/331 Organic Chemistry 8
Biol 201 or higher 4
Biol 307 Microbiology 4
food science requirements (37 credits)
Fsn 120 Introduction to Food Science
and Nutrition 3
Fsn 200 Human Nutrition 3
Fsn 210 Food Industry Study Tour 3
Fsn 330 Food Microbiology 4
Fsn 401 Food Chemistry 3
Fsn 402 Food Chemistry Laboratory 1
Fsn 403 Government Regulation of Foods 3
Fsn 405 Quality Control and Assurance 3
Fsn 411 Food Analysis 4
Fsn 420 Food Processing and Preservation 4
Fsn 440 Food Engineering 3
Fsn 494 Food Product Development 4
recommended electives
Fsn 210 Food Industry Study Tour* 3
Fsn 240 Food Science and Nutrition
Lecture Series 3
Fsn 310 Sensory Evaluation of Foods 3
Fsn 315 Food Ingredients 3
Fsn 323 Computer Applications 3
Fsn 339 Micronutrient Metabolism 3
Fsn 341 Life Cycle and Clinical Nutrition 3
Fsn 342 Macronutrient Metabolism 3
Fsn 380 Management and Marketing
Fundamentals for Food Scientists 3
Fsn 431 Special Topics in Nutrition 3-12
Fsn 435, 436 Biochemistry 6
Fsn 437 Biochemistry Laboratory 1
Fsn 490 Internship 2-3
Fsn 491 Cooperative Education 3-6
Fsn 499 Individual Study 1-3
*can be taken a second time as an elective
total credits 76
Math 110 Single Variable Calculus 4
Math 203 Introduction to Statistics 3
Chem 140, 150 General Chemistry and Laboratory 8
Chem 330 Organic Chemistry 4
Biol 201 or higher 4
Biol 211 Physiology 4
nutrition requirements (36 credits)
Fsn 120 Introduction to Food Science
and Nutrition 3
Fsn 200 Human Nutrition 3
Fsn 201 International Nutrition: The
World Food Crisis 3
Fsn 250 Food Science and Nutrition
Lecture Series 3
Fsn 338 Nutrition and Human Performance 3
Fsn 339 Lifecycle and Clinical Nutrition 3
Fsn 341 Micronutrient Metabolism 3
Fsn 342 Macronutrient Metabolism 3
Fsn 435 Biochemistry 3
electives (9 credits)
Biol 307 Microbiology 4
Fsn 210 Food Industry Study Tour 3-6
Fsn 312 Sensory Evaluation of Foods 3
Fsn 315 Food Ingredients 3
Fsn 323 Computer Applications 3
Fsn 330 Food Microbiology 4
Fsn 350 Clinical Aspects of Food Science
and Nutrition 3
Fsn 380 Management and Marketing
Fundamentals for Food Scientists 3
Fsn 403 Government Regulations of Foods 3
Fsn 405 Quality Control and Assurance 3
Fsn 431 Special Topics in Nutrition 3-12
Fsn 436 Biochemistry 3
Fsn 437 Biochemistry Laboratory 1
Fsn 490 Independent Internship 2-3
Fsn 491 Cooperative Education 3-6
Fsn 499 Individual Study 1-3
total credits 72
electives (determined by graduate school intentions)
Physical therapy/Occupational therapy
Phys 101, 102 General Physics I, II 8
Phys 111, 112 General Physics I, II Laboratory 2
Psy (2 courses) 6
Biol 210 Human Anatomy 4
Medical/Dental/Pharmacy/Optometry
Phys 101, 102 General Physics I, II 8
Phys 111, 112 General Physics I, II Laboratory 2
Biol 210 Human Anatomy 4
Prerequisites Chem 140/150
required course
Fsn 200 Human Nutrition 3
select at least 6 credits from the following
Fsn 120 Introduction to Food Science
and Nutrition 3
Fsn 201 International Nutrition 3
Fsn 250 Food Science and Nutrition
Lecture Series 3
Select at least 9 credits from the following
Fsn 338 Nutrition and Human Performance 3
Fsn 339 Lifecycle and Clinical Nutrition 3
Fsn 341 Micronutrient Metabolism 3
Fsn 342 Macronutrient Metabolism 3
Fsn 431 Special Topics in Nutrition 3-12
Fsn 435/436 Biochemistry 3,3
Fsn 437 Biochemistry Laboratory 1
Chem 435/436 Biochemistry 4,3
Fsn 490 Independent Internship 2-3
Fsn 491 Cooperative Education 3-6