Chemistry (CH)
Professors: N. R. Baumgartner
Associate Professors: P. R. Challen, M. A. Nichols, D. P. Mascotti
(Chair)
Assistant Professors: C. Miller, M. J. Waner, M. P. Setter,
M. L. Kwan, Y. C. Chai
The Department of Chemistry is equipped with modern research
facilities available for hands on experience for students preparing
for careers in chemistry, biochemistry, medicine, biotechnology, and
other fields. Recent graduates have gone on to graduate study in chemistry,
medicine, dentistry, law, pharmacy and forensic science. Others have
gone directly into the work force in chemistry and allied fields.
The department is approved by the Committee on Professional Training
of the American Chemical Society. There are three major programs leading
to a bachelor of science degree in chemistry. Students’ choices
among them should be based on long range career plans.
Undergraduate research has become a vital component of
the modern chemistry curriculum in the past decade. The department maintains
an active undergraduate research program, and nearly all majors are
involved in research projects during their studies. These projects occur
with chemistry faculty at JCU, the Lerner Research Institute at The
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, and other universities and local industries.
The department was recognized in 2002 with a Heuer Award for Outstanding
Achievement in Undergraduate Science Education from the Council of Independent
Colleges for making undergraduate research a capstone experience.
Major Programs
The Comprehensive Chemistry Major is designed primarily
for students who intend to become professional chemists. It provides
the preparation necessary for graduate study in chemistry.
Students who successfully complete the program for the comprehensive
major in chemistry have satisfied the minimum requirements specified
by the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society.
These students will be certified to the society by the department.
The Life Science Chemistry Major is intended for students
who wish to use the undergraduate major in chemistry as preparation
for further study and/or employment in medicine, dentistry, or any of
the other life sciences: biochemistry, molecular biology, forensic chemistry,
clinical chemistry, biotechnology, pharmacology, toxicology, industrial
hygiene, veterinary medicine, and other health-related fields. To serve
such a variety of career goals, the program offers flexibility in some
requirements.
The General Chemistry Major is available to students
who desire a systematic training in chemistry as background for a career
in other related fields, such as business, education*, information science,
journalism, or law. It will also be useful to students who wish to earn
the equivalent of a second major in another discipline. (*Students wishing
to teach chemistry or general science in secondary school should confer
with the Department of Education and Allied Studies during freshman
year.)
A general chemistry major combined with a minor in business is excellent
preparation for a career in industrial chemistry. This would also allow
a student to complete the B.S. in chemistry and M.B.A. degree at JCU
in five years of full-time study. PL 311 should be taken in the Core
curriculum to facilitate this.
A general chemistry major combined with the criminology sequence in
Sociology (see pp.305) is excellent preparation for graduate study in
forensic chemistry.
Students choosing the general major in chemistry will also be required
to submit to the department chair, for approval, a systematic program
of elective courses designed to promote their stated career goals. A
minimum 2.0 quality-point average must be achieved in this program of
electives.
Chemistry majors who are undecided about which program they want may
keep all of their options open until the beginning of junior year. This
would involve deferring the second years of calculus and physics until
the decision is made.
Not later than the end of sophomore year, all intended chemistry majors,
regardless of program, must make formal application to the department
to be accepted as majors. Applicants with a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the
chemistry core sequence CH 141, 142, 143, 144 (or 151, 153), and 221,
223 may be accepted unconditionally as chemistry majors. A minimum GPA
of 2.0 in the support courses is also required. A student who does not
meet the above criteria, but who does have a minimum GPA of 2.25 in
the entire chemistry core sequence, will be considered for a conditional
acceptance as a chemistry major.
All chemistry majors, regardless of program, must maintain a GPA of
2.0 in the chemistry courses and in the required sequence of support
courses.
Major and Minor Requirements
Comprehensive Chemistry Major:
40-50 credit hours. CH 141, 142, 143, 144 (or 151, 153), 221,
222, 223, 224, 261, 263, 365, 366, 368, 431, 441, 443, 478A,
478B, 481, 482, plus a minium of six credits of upper-divisiona
electives, at least on of which is laboratory-based. CH 399
is strongly encouraged.
Required Support Courses:
28 hours. MT 135, 136, 233; PH 215, 215L, 216, 216L,
and 246 or 325; EP 217. Pre-chemical engineering sutdents
should take PH 246. CS 201 is strongly encouraged.
Life Science Chemistry Major:
40-50 hours. CH 141, 142, 143, 144 (or 151, 153), 221, 222,
223, 224, 261, 263, 361, (or 365-366), 367, 435, 436, 437,
478A, 478A, 478B; BL 155-156, 157-158; MT 135, 136 or, by
permission, 228; PH 125, 125L, 126 and 126L (or PH 215, 215L,
216, 216L).
Students will take 3 approved upper-division CH or BL electives,
of which at least one is CH. It is strongly recommended
that CH 441, 443, be tanke as one of the CH electives. CH
399 is storngly encouraged.
Upper-divison biology electives may be selected from BL
213, 250-250L, 254-254L, 301, 308-308L, 310-310L, 360-360L,
410, 465, 471, 475, or other courses approved by the chemistry
department chair. Premedical students are strongly advised
to select BL 213 as one elective.
General Major: 31-35 hours.
CH 141, 142, 143, 144 (or 151, 153), 221, 222, 223, 224, 261,
263, 361 (or 365-366), 367, 441, 443, 478A, 478B, and two
upper-division electives. CH399 is strongly encouraged.
Required Support Courses
for General Majors and Minors: 14-16 hours. PH 125, 125L,
126, 126L (or PH 215, 215L, 216, 216l); MT 135, 136 or by
permission, 228.
Optional Minor in Chemistry:
26 hours. CH 141, 142, 143, 144 (or 151, 153), 221, 222, 223,
224, 261, 263, 361 (or 365-366), 367.
Required Support Courses:
as given above.
Concentration in Chemistry:
22 hours. CH 141, 142, 143, 144 (or 151, 153), 221, 222, 223,
224, 261, 263.
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Interdisciplinary Concentrations
The department collaborates in the interdisciplinary concentrations
in biochemistry/molecular biology and in neuroscience. These programs
are described in the section “Interdisciplinary Concentrations”
of this Bulletin.
Chemistry majors who participate in the neuroscience concentration should
be in the Life Science program.
Pre Engineering Programs
Students interested in engineering have three options:
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They may elect the joint three/two program, which
consists of the first three years at John Carroll as a science major
followed by two years at a participating engineering school. Successful
completion of the 3-2 program leads to two bachelor’s degrees:
a B.S. from John Carroll and a bachelor’s in engineering from
the second school. Further details are provided under “Engineering
Programs” in the “Preparation for Graduate and Professional
Studies” section of this Bulletin.
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They may complete the B.S. degree in chemistry
(ordinarily as a comprehensive major) and then enter an engineering
school for a further degree.
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They may choose to complete two years of pre engineering
at John Carroll and then transfer to an engineering school to pursue
a bachelor’s degree in engineering.
Cooperative Education in Chemistry
A cooperative education (co-op) program in chemistry provides interested
and capable students with a combination of formal and applied educational
experiences. This is accomplished by alternating periods of university
study with periods of full time employment in an industrial, governmental,
or clinical setting. Participation in such a program helps students
grow personally and professionally. It should also give students a distinct
advantage in obtaining satisfying permanent employment. For a general
discussion of these career experience opportunities, see page 51 of
this Bulletin.
To be eligible for admission to the program, students must be accepted
chemistry majors (whether comprehensive, life science, or general),
with a minimum average of 2.5 both overall and in chemistry. Students
should demonstrate dexterity and understanding in laboratory work as
well as the ability to communicate effectively both in speech and in
writing. Prerequisites for admission to the program include successful
completion of CH 222, 224 and CE 101. Students should apply for admission
to this co op program when they apply to be accepted into the major
program.
There are three required work experiences, credited as CE 102-104. For
each approved work experience, one unit of academic credit will be available.
On approval by the chair, the three credits for CE 102-104, inclusive,
may be used to satisfy an upper-division elective in chemistry. Because
of the alternate work study program it will normally require five years
for co op students to complete the B.S. degree.
Optional Minor/Concentration
An Optional Minor in chemistry is available to students
majoring in any other department. A cumulative quality-point average
of 2.0 must be achieved in the chemistry and support-course sequences.
Students in other departments may prefer simply a Concentration
in chemistry. A cumulative quality-point average of 2.0 must be achieved
in the chemistry course sequence.
No changes in, substitutions for, or exceptions to the above requirements
will be permitted without prior, written authorization of the department
chair and the approval of the appropriate dean by academic petition.
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