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Chemistry/Environmental Chemistry
Degree Requirements
Lawrence Tech’s programs in chemistry and environmental chemistry place a strong emphasis on laboratory experience. There are several options within the chemistry program at Lawrence Tech.
Graduates who choose the degree option certified by the American Chemical Society are broadly prepared to find employment in chemistry laboratories, research, industry, medicine, biochemistry, government and education. Students are also well positioned for subsequent graduate work in chemistry, biochemistry or materials science.
The biomedical chemistry option generally satisfies the curriculum requirements for most medical, dental or veterinary schools and students are also positioned to pursue careers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries or to pursue graduate work in chemistry, biochemistry and molecular biology.
Graduates who select the engineering chemistry option receive preparation in both chemistry and engineering and may pursue positions in both traditional chemistry fields as well as many of those normally filled by chemical engineers.
The environmental chemistry program offers preparation for careers in pollution prevention, hazardous waste management, chemical health and safety, environmental analysis, inspection and compliance, and the synthesis of biodegradable and photodegradable materials. It also allows students to enter graduate programs in environmental engineering and hazardous waste management. Students can:
- design a program to meet career objectives;
- qualify to become a skilled chemical laboratory professional immediately following graduation;
- work with equipment and instrumentation offering preparation for real-world employment;
- acquire the computer and communication skills needed for success in chemistry;
- participate in small classes that foster interaction with teachers and fellow students; and
- be welcomed to an award-winning American Chemical Society student chapter.
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY
with Bio-Medical, Engineering Chemistry & Pre-Law Options
Total Semester Credit Hours: 121-127
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY
Total Semester Credit Hours: 120
FRESHMEN YEAR
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FIRST SEMESTER
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Course
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No.
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Subject
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Cr.Hrs.
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COM1001
COM1103
CHM1213
CHM1221
MCS1414
SSC2413
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University Seminar
English Comp
University Chem 1
Univ Chem 1 Lab
Calculus 1
Found Am Exper
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1
3
3
1
4
3
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15
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SECOND SEMESTER
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Course
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No.
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Subject
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Cr.Hrs.
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CHM1233
CHM1232
LLT1213
MCS1424
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University Chem 2
Univ Chem 2 Lab
World Masterpcs 1
Calculus 2
Devel Am Exper
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3
2
3
4
3
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15
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SOPHOMORE YEAR (except Engineering Chemistry)
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FIRST SEMESTER
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Course
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No.
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Subject
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Cr.Hrs.
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CHM2313
CHM2342
CHM2352
PHY2413
PHY2421
MCS2414
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Organic Chem 1
Analytical Chem
Analytical Lab
Univ Physics 1
Univ Physics 1 Lab 1
Calculus 3
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3
2
2
3
1
4
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15
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SECOND SEMESTER
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Course
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No.
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Subject
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Cr.Hrs.
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CHM2323
CHM2332
LLT1223
MCSXX3
PHY2423
PHY2421
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Organic Chem 2
Organic Chem Lab 2
World Masterpcs 2
Advanced Math
University Phys 2
Univ Phys 2 Lab
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3
2
3
3
3
1
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15
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SOPHOMORE YEAR (Engineering Chemistry)
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FIRST SEMESTER
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Course
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No.
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Subject
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Cr.Hrs.
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CHM2313
EGE1102
LLT1223
PHY2413
PHY2421
MCS2414
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Organic Chem 1
Engr Comp App Lab
World Masterpcs 2
Univ Physics 1
Univ Physics 1 Lab
Calculus 3
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3
2
3
3
1
4
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17
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SECOND SEMESTER
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Course
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No.
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Subject
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Cr.Hrs.
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CHM2323
CHM2332
EGE1023
MTH2423
PHY2423
PHY2421
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Organic Chem 2
Organic Chem Lab
Intro to Materials
Differential Equat
University Phys 2
Univ Phys 2 Lab
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3
2
3
3
3
1
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15
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Notes and options:
1. The advanced mathematics requirement, MCSXXX3, depends on the major chosen and on options chosen within the major. For the BS in Chemistry (ACS or Bio-medical) a student may choose either MCS2423 or MCS3403. For the BS in Environmental Chemistry or the Engineering Chemistry option within the Chemistry program, a student must take MCS2423 in order to satisfy the prerequisites for required engineering courses.
2. Some students, especially those selecting the Engineering Chemistry option may elect to take the required computer programming course (MCS1102 or MCS1142) as an additional course in the freshman or sophomore year.
3. Students majoring in Environmental Chemistry may elect to take PHY1173 in the freshman or sophomore year and delay one of the required LLTXXX3 or SSCXXX3 courses until the junior year.
For more information about the Chemistry programs or to speak with an advisor, contact the Natural Sciences department at (248) 204-3600, email to NCSCHAIR@ltu.edu or visit room S332 in the Science Building.
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JUNIOR AND SENIOR YEARS
The order in which courses are taken in the final two years depends on the major, on options chosen within the major and on the student's year of entry. Not all courses are offered every year. It is essential that each student in any chemistry program meet with the Chair of Natural Science Department at the end of the sophomore year in order to map out a suitable plan of work for the junior and senior years. Several typical plans that take these issues into account are illustrated below. Part time students will develop customized plans of work in consultation with the Chair when they achieve sophomore standing.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry: ACS Option
Plan A
JUNIOR YEAR
CHM3423; CHM3434; CHM3442; CHM3452; CHM3463; CHM4632; CHM4643; CHM4723; MCS1102 or MCS1142;8 credits of chemistry electives and free electives (32 credits total)
Plan A
SENIOR YEAR
CHM3403; CHM4522; CHM4542; COM2103; 21 credits of chemistry electives, social science electives and free electives (31 credits total)
Plan B
JUNIOR YEAR
CHM3403; CHM3423; CHM3434; CHM3442; CHM4522; CHM4542; MCS1102 or MCS1142; 14 credits of chemistry electives, social science electives and free electives (32 creditstotal)
Plan B
SENIOR YEAR
CHM3452; CHM3463; CHM4632; CHM4643; CHM4723; COM2103; 15 credits of chemistry electives, social science electives and free electives (31 credits total)
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry: Bio-Medical Option
Plan A
JUNIOR YEAR
BIO1213; BIO1221; BIO1223; BIO1231; CHM3423; CHM3442; CHM3452; CHM4723; MCS1102 or MCS1142; 12 credits of chemistry electives, social science electives and free electives. (31 credits total)
Plan A
SENIOR YEAR
BIO2313; BIO2321; BIO2323; CHM3403; COM2103; 17 credits of chemistry elective, social science electives and free electives (30 credits total)
Plan B
JUNIOR YEAR
BIO1213; BIO1221; BIO1223; BIO1231; CHM3423; CHM3442; CHM3403; MCS1102 or MCS1142; 14 credits of chemistry electives, social science electives and free electives. (31 credits total)
Plan B
SENIOR YEAR
BIO2313; BIO2321; BIO2323; CHM3452; CHM4723; COM2103; 15 credits of chemistry electives, social science electives and free electives (30 credits total)
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Bachelor of Science in Chemistry: Engineering Chemistry Option
Plan A
JUNIOR YEAR
CHM3423; CHM3434; CHM3442; CHM3452; MCS1102 or MCS1142; EGE2013; EEE2123; EME3013; EME3043; 7 credits of chemistry electives, engineering electives, social science electives and free electives (32 credits total)
Plan A
SENIOR YEAR
CHM3403; CHM4522; CHM4542; COM2103; EME3024; EME4013; EME4213; 13 credits of chemistry electives, engineering electives, social science electives and free electives (33 credits total)
Plan B
JUNIOR YEAR
CHM3403; CHM3423; EME3013; CHM3434; CHM3442; CHM4522; CHM4542; EGE2013; EME3043; 8 credits of chemistry electives, engineering electives; social science electives and free electives (33 credits total)
Plan B
SENIOR YEAR
CHM3452; COM2103; MCS1102 or MCS1142; EEE2123; EME3024; EME4013; EME4213; 12 credits of chemistry electives, engineering electives; social science electives and free electives (32 credits total)
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Chemistry:
Plan A
JUNIOR YEAR
CHM3423; CHM3434; CHM3442; CHM3452; CHM3463;CHM4632; MCS1102 or MCS1142; ECE3324; ECE3523;6 credits of chemistry electives and free electives. (31 credits total)
Plan A
SENIOR YEAR
CHM3383; CHM3403; CHM3601; CHM4522; CHM4542;
COM2103; ECE4343; GLG1103; PHY1173; 6 creditsof chemistry elective, social science electives and free electives (29 credits total)
Plan B
JUNIOR YEAR
CHM3403; CHM3423; CHM3383; CHM3434; CHM3442;
CHM3601; CHM4522; CHM4542; ECE3324; ECE3523;3 credits of chemistry electives, social science electives and free electives. (30 credits total)
Plan B
SENIOR YEAR
CHM3452; CHM3463; CHM4632; COM2103; ECE4343;GLG1103; MCS1102 or MCS1142; PHY1173; 9 credits ofchemistry electives, social science electives and free electives (30 credits total)
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With suitable electives you may design your curriculum to meet your career goals. Below are some suggested career options.
Chemistry: You may design your curriculum for entry into the many careers that chemists enjoy, from agricultural chemistry to material science, to pharmaceutical chemistry to water chemistry. See the department for a list of possible careers.
Pre-Medical: Follow the suggested electives designated for the pre-medical program. Any option in the chemistry program is suitable as preparation for medical school. The ACS-certified option provides for a large number of electives that can be used to fulfill the pre-medical requirements. The bio-medical chemistry option automatically fulfills all pre-medical requirements without using any elective courses.
Pre-Chemical Engineering: The engineering chemistry option includes a wide variety of engineering courses that can satisfy the admission requirements in most chemical engineering graduate programs. Students in the ACS-certified version of the major can prepare for graduate training in chemical engineering with an appropriate choice of engineering electives. Consult the department chair for additional details.
Pre-Law: Graduates in scientific fields are especially well prepared to study patent and corporate law. Scientifically educated people with law degrees are well suited to make reasoned judgments involving technical matters.
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Chemistry Minor: (Minimum of 20 hours)
Students must take a minimum of 20 credit hours in chemistry. Engineering students need 16 credit hours in addition to the required 4 credit hours of chemistry. Computer science students can complete a minor by choosing chemistry courses for the open elective courses in their curriculum. No additional credits are necessary.
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Required Courses: (9 credit hours)
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CHM1213 University Chemistry 1
CHM1221 University Chem 1 Lab
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CHM1223 University Chem 2
CHM1232 University Chem 2 Lab
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Chemistry Electives: (Minimum of 11 credit hours)
Selected from the following courses. All prerequisites and corequisites must be followed.
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CHM2342 Analytical Chemistry
CHM2352 Analytical Chemistry Lab
CHM3383 Environmental Chemistry
CHM3403 Biochemistry
CHM3423 Physical Chemistry 1
CHM3434 Physical Chemistry 2
CHM3442 Physical-Anal Lab 1
CHM3452 Inter Inorganic Chemistry
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CHM3463 Adv Synthesis Lab
CHM3503 Comp Appl in Chem
CHM3623 Intro to Polymer Chem
CHM3723 Adv Organic Chemistry
CHM4522 Advanced Spectroscopy
CHM4542 Physical-Anal Lab 2
CHM4632 Instrumental Anal Lab
CHM4643 Adv Inorg Chemistry
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Examples of Sequences:
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Organic Chemistry:
(9+11 elect = 20 credit hours)
(17 more hours for engineering students; 13 more for physics)
CHM2313 Organic Chemistry 1
CHM2323 Organic Chemistry 2
CHM2332 Organic Chemistry Lab
CHM3723 Adv Organic Chemistry
Biochemistry: Physical Chemistry:
(9+11 elect = 20 credit hours)
(17 more hours for engineering students; 13 more for physics students)
CHM2313 Organic Chemistry 1
CHM2323 Organic Chemistry 2
CHM2332 Organic Chemistry Lab
CHM3403 Biochemistry
Analytical Chemistry: Environmental Chemistry:
(9+12 elect = 21 credit hours)
(18 more hours for engineering students; 14 more for physics students)
CHM2313 Organic Chemistry 1
CHM2323 Organic Chemistry 2
CHM2332 Organic Chemistry Lab
CHM2342 Analytical Chemistry
CHM2352 Analytical Chem Lab
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Polymer Chemistry:
(9+11 elect = 20 credit hours)
(17 more hours for engineering students; 13 more for physics students)
CHM2313 Organic Chemistry 1
CHM2323 Organic Chemistry 2
CHM2332 Organic Chemistry Lab
CHM3623 Intro to Polymer Chem
Biochemistry: Physical Chemistry:
(9+11 elect = 20 credit hours)
(17 more hours for engineering students; 13 more for physics students)
CHM3423 Physical Chemistry 1
CHM3434 Physical Chemistry 2
CHM3442 Physical-Anal Lab 1
CHM4522 Advanced Spectroscopy
Analytical Chemistry: Environmental Chemistry:
(9+11 elect = 20 credit hours)
(17 more hours for engineering students; 13 more for physics students)
CHM2313 Organic Chemistry 1
CHM2323 Organic Chemistry 2
CHM2332 Organic Chemistry Lab
CHM3383 Environmental Chem
CHM2352 Analytical Chem Lab
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CHEMISTRY AND ENGINEERING DUAL MAJOR
Students who take 46 additional chemistry credit hours can obtain a dual degree in chemistry and engineering. Please see the chemistry advisor for required and elective courses.
CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS DUAL MAJOR
Students who take all of the required chemistry and physics courses in both majors can obtain a dual bachelor's degree in chemistry and physics. 30 additional credit hours are required beyond the first degree.
CHEMISTRY AND COMPUTER SCIENCE DUAL MAJOR
Students who take 30 additional chemistry credit hours can obtain a dual bachelor's degree in chemistry and computer science. Please see the chemistry advisor for required and elective courses.
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