Chemistry at Sterling College possesses a remarkable heritage, deriving from the
exemplary commitment of dedicated teachers such as Dr. Ruth Thompson, a
nationally recognized chemistry educator who devoted her life to the development of
an outstanding program. The program aims to continue this tradition, both in
service courses to the college and in preparing students for professions. Graduates in
chemistry are prepared to find satisfying opportunities in laboratory bench work, in
secondary education, in graduate studies in chemistry, and in various health-related
professions, including medical school.
CHEMISTRY MAJOR (BS)
| CH151 |
General Chemistry I |
5 credits |
| CH152 |
General Chemistry II |
5 credits |
| CH255 |
Quantitative Analysis |
5 credits |
| CH261 |
Organic Chemistry I |
5 credits |
| CH262 |
Organic Chemistry II |
5 credits |
| CH265 |
Biochemistry |
3 credits |
| CH380 |
Physical Chemistry |
3 credits |
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Senior Seminar I
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1 credit |
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Senior Seminar II
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1 credit |
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Calculus I
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5 credits
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Calculus II
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5 credits
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College Physics I
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5 credits
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College Physics II
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5 credits
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Applications of Calculus to Physics
I
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1 credit
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Applications of Calculus to Physics
II
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1 credit
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Total: |
55 credits |
CHEMISTRY
MINOR
Note: Pre-medical students should complete CH261
and CH262 by the end of their junior year.
CHEMISTRY EDUCATION LICENSURE (6-12)
| Requirements for the Chemistry Major and
the following courses. |
55 credits |
| MA240 |
Elementary Statistics |
3 credits |
| ED406 |
Methods/Teaching Natural Science |
3 credits |
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Total: |
61 credits |
*All professional education and major coursework must be completed
before Clinical Teaching Experience. Refer to Education section – Secondary
& PreK- 12 Teacher Licensure Programs for professional education courses
required.
Chemistry Course Descriptions:
| CH110 |
Introductory General Chemistry (non-science
majors) |
3 credits |
| This one-semester course covers some of the more
important aspects of general chemistry. It will serve as the prerequisite
course for CH232. (Spring, odd years) |
| CH151 |
General Chemistry I |
5 credits |
| This course covers the fundamental laws and principles of chemistry. There are four
lectures and one 3-hour laboratory period per week. (Fall) |
| CH152 |
General Chemistry II |
5 credits |
| Continuation of course CH151.
Four lectures and one three-hour laboratory period per week. Prerequisite:
CH151. (Spring) |
| CH232 |
Introductory Organic Chemistry |
4 credits |
| This course covers the more important aspects of
organic chemistry. There are three lectures and one 3 hour laboratory
period each week. Prerequisite: CH110 or
CH152 with a grade of C- or better or consent
of the instructor. (Fall, odd years) |
| CH255 |
Quantitative Analysis |
5 credits |
| This course covers volumetric, gravimetric, and
spectrometric analysis, including fundamental principles and standard
methods of procedure. There are three lectures and two 3-hour
laboratories per week. Prerequisite: CH152
with a grade of C- or better or consent of the instructor. (Spring,
even years) |
| CH261 |
Organic Chemistry I |
5 credits |
| The chemistry of carbon-containing compounds. There
are three lectures and two 3- hour laboratory periods per week.
Prerequisite: CH152 with a grade of C- or
better or consent of instructor. (Fall, even years) |
| CH262 |
Organic Chemistry II |
5 credits |
| This is a continuation of CH261.
There are three lectures and two 3-hour laboratory periods per
week. Prerequisite: CH261. (Spring, odd years) |
| CH265 |
Biochemistry |
3 credits |
| This course covers several major metabolic pathways
and the structure and function of major categories of biological
molecules. Prerequisite: CH232 or CH262
with a grade of C- or better or consent of the instructor. (Interterm,
even years) |
| CH380 |
Physical Chemistry |
3 credits |
| A one-semester survey of physical chemistry addressing
thermodynamics, kinetics, atomic/molecular structure, and spectroscopy.
While mathematical foundations will be addressed, emphasis will
be on applications of the concepts (for example, to biological
systems). Prerequisites: MA210,
PH210-211,
PH220-221* |
| CH498 |
Senior Seminar I - Library Techniques |
1 credits |
| Following a seminar format, contemporary and ethical issues in the biological and
chemical sciences will be reviewed and discussed. Also, a study of the bibliographic
resources available to gain access to the technical literature of science will be conducted.
Each student will compile an annotated bibliography on a selected topic from the
primary and secondary literature. Prerequisite: Senior standing in chemistry. (Fall) |
| CH499 |
Senior Seminar II - Senior Science Report |
1 credits |
| Development of oral and written skills needed for
presenting a technical scientific report. Each student will write
a technical review paper on a selected topic and present their
topic in a seminar forum to a jury of their peers and invited
guests. Prerequisite: CH498. (Spring) |
*See descriptions for the Mathematics and Physics course in those
sections of the catalog.
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