USF 2005-2006 Undergraduate Catalog - Pages 81-86
Course Descriptions - Faculty - Printable Degree Requirements
The Department of Chemistry awards two degrees at the baccalaureate level, the Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry and the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, and three degrees at the graduate level, a non thesis Master of Arts, the Master of Science and the Doctor of Philosophy. The Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry is also offered with an emphasis in Biochemistry or an emphasis for Health Professions. Each of the graduate degrees offers specialization in the areas of analytical chemistry, biochemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry and physical chemistry. The chemistry faculty is comprised of 24 full time members all of whom hold the Ph.D. degree. The combination of a large and strong faculty with a wide variety of courses and electives provides students with programs of study which can be tailored to fit individual needs while maintaining a sound background in all general aspects of chemistry.
Majors in chemistry are well prepared to enter a wide range of chemical careers as well as many interdisciplinary activities that are the hallmark of modern science and technology. These include teaching and research in academic, government and private settings, bio medical research and clinical practice, environmental activities, materials science, law, business and other professions. The Bachelor of Science is particularly designed for students wishing to continue with graduate training in chemistry and closely allied disciplines and graduates are certified for membership in the American Chemical Society. The Bachelor of Arts provides opportunities for curricula individually tailored to meet many career objectives.
The required sequence of Chemistry courses should be started immediately in the freshman year; the mathematics and physics requirements should be completed before the junior year as preparation for CHM 3400 Elementary Physical Chemistry I (B.A. degree) or CHM 4410 Physical Chemistry I (B.S. degree), courses which are to be taken in the third year. CHM 4410 is a prerequisite to other advanced courses required for the B.S. degree in chemistry. CHM 4060 “Use of Chemical Literature” also is a prerequisite to several B.S. degree courses.
A grade of C or better is required in each chemistry course and each supporting course specified for a chemistry degree. All courses in a chemistry program must be taken with letter grade (A, B, C, D, F, I) except those courses which are graded S/U only. (D and F grades earned in attempting to satisfy chemistry major requirements will be used in calculating the major GPA.) Nine hours of upper level chemistry courses must be completed at USF.
Liberal Arts Requirement. The student is required to complete the university’s Liberal Arts Requirement. Chemistry and Mathematics courses required for chemistry degrees satisfy the Liberal Arts requirements in the areas of Natural Science and Quantitative Methods.
Free Electives. Courses over and above the required courses should be taken to complete a 120 hour program. Recommended courses are listed in the degree requirements below. Additional courses in computer programming, economics, management, engineering, statistics, writing, and other applied disciplines are strongly recommended to strengthen the degree for subsequent professional employment.
Transfer Credit: It is strongly recommended that students transferring from community/junior colleges to the University of South Florida complete whole sequences of chemistry courses, such as general and organic chemistry, before the transfer. Even though courses may carry the same common course number, topics may vary sufficiently from school to school.
Prerequisites (State Mandated Common Prerequisites) for Students Transferring from a Community College: Students should complete the following prerequisite courses listed below at the lower level prior to entering the university. These include two semesters each of General Chemistry lecture and lab, Organic Chemistry lecture and lab, Calculus, and General Physics lecture and lab. If these courses are not taken at the community college, they must be completed before the degree is granted. Unless stated otherwise, a grade of “C” is the minimum acceptable grade.
Please be aware of the immunization, foreign language, and continuous enrollment policies of the university. This is a non-limited access program with the above courses recommended.
The B.A. degree in Chemistry provides a course of study for students whose careers will require a thorough understanding of chemistry required for a variety of professional activities such as in health related professions, science teaching, business, law and other areas. Inherent in this program is a high degree of flexibility which permits tailoring a course of study to the student’s own educational objectives. The B.A. student whose goals change in the direction of graduate study should supplement this curriculum by addition and/or substitution of a selection of advanced courses from the B.S. program. Prerequisites are included in the list below.
Required Chemistry Courses (33 credit hours)
Required Chemistry Electives (6 credit hours)
Required Supporting Courses (14 16 credit hours)
Required natural science or engineering electives (8 credit hours) Suggested courses: BSC 2010, BSC 2011, GLY 2010, GLY 2100, EVR 2001, CGS 2060.
The Chemistry B.A. offers a unique opportunity for students to pursue later studies and/or professional emphasis in Biochemistry and Biotechnology along with a strong foundation in the chemical knowledge and skills that are essential to these areas. The following schedule of courses meets the requirements for a B.A. in Chemistry and provides core courses in other disciplines basic to biochemistry and biotechnology. Prerequisites are included in the list below.
Required Chemistry Courses (30 credit hours)
Required Chemistry Electives (9 credit hours)
*Students anticipating graduate study are advised to select these courses.
Required Supporting Courses (22 24 credit hours)
Other suggested electives important for advanced studies in biochemistry: CHM 4932*, CHM 4070, PCB 3063, PCB 5235, PCB 5525, STA 2023, MCB 3020, MCB 4502, PCB 4253, PCB 5845, EVR 2001.
*Content varies each semester.
A chemistry core is essential for preparation for medical, dental, veterinarian and other health related professions. The B.A. in Chemistry includes this core as well as the flexibility to incorporate the other science courses required for admission to programs in the health professions. The course of study outlined below incorporates the goals for health related careers. Prerequisites are included in the list below.
Required Chemistry Courses (30 credit hours)
Required Chemistry Electives (9 credit hours)
Required Supporting Courses (22 24 credit hours)
Other suggested electives important for advanced studies in health professional vocations: BSC 2011, PCB 3063, PCB 5235, PCB 5525, STA 2023, MCB 3020, PCB 4723, ZOO 4753, ZOO 3713, MCB 4502, CHM 4932*, PCB 4253, PCB 5845.
*Content varies each semester.
The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry is a rigorous program that supplies the foundation in chemistry required for both the student who begins a chemical vocation immediately upon graduation as well as the one who pursues advanced study in chemistry or related areas. In accord with this goal, the curriculum for the B.S. degree in Chemistry meets the requirements for degree certification by the American Chemical Society. Because of the strong base developed in this curriculum, the B.S. in Chemistry also provides entry into other chemistry related advanced studies. Prerequisites are included in the list below.
Required Chemistry Courses (50 credit hours)
Required Supporting Courses (20 23 credit hours)
Required natural science or engin. elective (3-6 hours)
Other suggested chemistry electives: CHM 4970, BCH 3023L, CHM 4070, CHM 4932*.
*Content varies each semester.
Minimum of 24 total hours. Eight hours of approved Chemistry coursework must be completed at USF. Students apply for a minor when submitting a graduation application (i.e., there is no need to “declare” a minor).
Biomedical Science majors are not eligible for the minor in Chemistry.
Required Chemistry Courses (14 credit hours)
Chemistry Electives (Minimum 10 hours)
NOTE: In all laboratory classes the lecture is PR/CR.
*Note: CHM 4932 content varies each semester. Recent topics include: Chemical Archaeology, Applied Spectroscopy, NMR, Toxic Substances, Antibiotics, Analytical Environmental Methods, Chemistry of Materials, Polymer Chemistry, Spectroscopy, & Computer in Chemistry.
Course Descriptions - Faculty - Printable Degree Requirements
Biomedical Sciences is designed to fulfill the major requirements for professional schools in the Health Sciences (e.g. Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry). Students contemplating graduate study should pursue a major in the discipline of their interest, such as Biology, Chemistry, or Microbiology. Students must attain a C- or higher in all required courses for the Major.
Required Natural Science Courses:
Chemistry:
Mathematics:
Physics:*
*Students may substitute Human Anatomy or Physiology I and II (BSC 2093C & 2094C) for Physics I & II
Required Biology Electives:
Required Natural Science Electives:
At least 12 hours of upper division required science courses must be completed as USF.
Course Descriptions - Faculty - Printable Degree Requirements
The Interdisciplinary Natural Science degree serves the academic and career goals of undergraduate students who seek a broad education in the Natural Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Geology).
For information on teacher certification in science or mathematics, prospective teachers should consult the section entitled Teacher Education Programs and also consult the College of Education section of the catalog.
Recommended Prerequisites (State Mandated Common Prerequisites)
There are no State Mandated Common Prerequisites for this degree program.
Students are encouraged to complete as many of the following courses as possible, during the program of study at the community college, and when feasible in General Education/Gordon Rule courses. Unless stated otherwise, a grade of “C” is the minimum acceptable grade.
Coursework required for Interdisciplinary Natural Science majors:
TIER 1
TIER 2
Residency
Course Descriptions - Faculty - Printable Degree Requirements
The University of South Florida offers a four year program leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology. The first three years are completed on campus; the fourth year (12 months) is completed at one of five affiliated hospitals in Florida, located in Tampa, Orlando, and Jacksonville. Admission to the fourth year is limited by the number of openings in affiliated hospitals and, at the present time, is competitive. Selection for the clinical program is made by the hospitals and students not admitted to a clinical program may need to select an alternate degree. Generally, hospitals require a minimum GPA of 2.5, and our students admitted to clinical programs in recent years have had a mean GPA of about 3.0.
All courses required for admission to the clinical program must be completed prior to beginning the clinical year. These requirements include:
Prerequisites (State Mandated Common Prerequisites) for Students Transferring from a Community College: Students wishing to transfer to USF should complete the A.A. degree at the community college. Some courses required for the major may also meet General Education Requirements thereby transferring maximum hours to the university.
A student who transfers with fewer than 60 semester hours of acceptable credit must meet the university’s entering freshman requirements including ACT or SAT test scores, GPA, and course requirements. The transfer student should also be aware of the immunization, foreign language, and continuous enrollment policies of the university.
Students should complete the following prerequisite courses listed below at the lower level prior to entering the university. If these courses are not taken at the community college, they must be completed before the degree is granted. Unless stated otherwise, a grade of “C” is the minimum acceptable grade. They may be completed at a community college or other institution or at USF.
Students should carefully follow all prerequisite requirements for individual courses. The USF courses recommended to meet the state mandated prerequisites as listed above are:
In addition to the Common Prerequisites listed above, the following courses are required for the degree at USF:
Ability to use computers is essential for work in a modern laboratory. Hospitals recommend elective courses in use of computers and in management.
Upon successful completion of this curriculum and acceptance by one of the affiliated hospitals, the student will complete 12 continuous months of training at that hospital. Hospital programs begin in July or early August each year, and some hospitals also have programs beginning in January or February. During this clinical training, the student will continue to be registered as a full time student of the university and will receive a total of 30 credit hours of work in:
These courses, listed under “Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences,” will be taught at the hospital. A “C” or higher must be earned in each course. Students successfully completing this program will be granted a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology.
For information concerning the degree programs for secondary school teachers, see College of Education section this Catalog and junior college teachers, see USF Graduate Catalog.
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OR
BA in Chemistry (CHM)
Suggested courses: BCH 3023, BCH 3023L, CHS 4300, CHM 4060, CHM 4070, CHM 4130, CHM 4611, CHM 4970, CHM 4932*.
*Content varies each semester.
or
BA in Chemistry, emphasis in Biochemistry (CHM)
Minimum of 9 hrs. selected from the following:
or
BA in Chemistry, emphasis for Health Professions (CHM)
Minimum of 9 hours selected from the following:
or
or
BS in Chemistry (CHS)
or
1 - 3000 level course (PHY 3101, MAP 4302 suggested)
or
2 - 2000 level courses (BSC 2010, BSC 2011, GLY 2010, GLY 2100, EVR 2001, CGS 2060, CGS 2100, EGN 2210)
Minor in Chemistry
OR
Choose 10 hours of structured classes, applicable to the major. Chemistry courses used to satisfy a major requirement cannot be used toward a minor in Chemistry.
Biomedical Sciences (BMS)
Biology:
or
Minimum of 6 credit hours in TWO of the following courses. One course must be with lab. Select from the following courses, noting prerequisites where applicable:
or
Minimum of 7 credit hours in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics. Select from the following list, noting prerequisites where applicable, and not duplicating courses used to meet the above requirements:
Interdisciplinary Natural Sciences (INS)
Students wishing to transfer to USF should complete the A.A. degree at the community college. Some courses required for the major may also meet General Education Requirements thereby transferring maximum hours to the university. If students transfer with fewer than 60 semester hours of acceptable credit, the students must meet the university’s entering freshman requirements including ACT or SAT test scores, GPA, and course requirements.
Requirements for the Major in Interdisciplinary Natural Sciences
Two introductory courses in each of 5 natural sciences areas (Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geology) totaling 40 hours:
(MAC 2241, 2242 or MAC 2311, 2312 or MAC 2281, 2282)
(STA 2023 could be substituted for Calculus II)
(BSC 2010, 2010L and BSC 2011, 2011L)
(CHM 2045, 2045L and CHM 2046, 2046L)
(GLY 2010, 2015L and GLY 2100, 2100L)
(PHY 2053, 2053L, 2054, 2054L, or PHY 2048, 2048L, 2049, 2049L)
At least 8 hours of structured, upper division (3000 level or higher) courses in three of the five natural sciences areas, totaling 24 hours. All Tier 2 courses in the sciences will be selected by the individual student, but must be chosen from the list of courses approved for department Major credit.
At least 12 of the 24 hours at Tier 2 must be taken at USF.
Medical Technology (MET)
(e.g. BSC1010C, BSC1011C, BSC1010/1010L, BSC 1011/1011L, BSC 2010/2010L, PCB 2011C, PCB 2131/2131L, BSC 2011/2011L, ZOO 2010, ZOO 1010)
(e.g. BSC 1085/1085L, BSC 1085C, BSC 1093, BSC 2093C, BSC 2085/2085L, BSC 1011C, BSC 2011, PCB 4703, PCB 3703, PCB 3702, PCB 3702,3,4 (student’s choice of one of these three labs), PCB 3703C, BSC 2085C, BSC 2023C)
(e.g. BSC 1086/1086L, BSC 1086C, BSC 2094C, ZOO 3733C, ZOO 3731, PCB 3134C, PCB 2131, BSC 1094, BSC 2096, BSC 2011, PCB 2510/2510L, BSC 2086C)
(e.g. MCB 3020/3020L, MCB 2013/2013L, MCB 2013C/2013L, MCB 3023/3023L, MCB 3020C, MCB 2010/2010L)
(e.g. CHM 1045/1045L, CHM 1045C, CHM 2045/2045L)
(e.g. CHM 1046/1046L, CHM 1046C, CHM 1040/1040L, CHM 1041/1041L, CHM 1046E/1046L, CHM 2046/2046L)
(e.g. CHM 2210/2210L, CHM 2010/2010L, CHM 2210C, CHM 3210)
(e.g. CHM 2211/2211L, CHM 2011/2011L, CHM 2211C, CHM 3211/3211L, CHM 3120/3120L, CHM 2120/2120L, CHM 2120C, CHM 3120C)
(e.g. STA 2023, STA 2014, STA 2122, STA 2037, STA 2040, STA 2024, STA 2321, STA 3023)
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