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Office:
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138 Dr. Marilyn B. Kilgen Hall |
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Phone:
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985-448-4502 |
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Professor:
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Dou, Lo, D. Wayment (Head), C. Young. K. Young. |
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Associate Professors:
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Marlow. |
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Assistant Professors:
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Adams, Alivio, Bergeron, He, Makama, Vershinin. |
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Instructors:
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Beyer, X. Wayment. |
The Department of Chemistry and Physical Sciences offers courses in astronomy, chemistry, geology, physical science and physics. The University awards from this department the Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. Two of the concentrations for the B.S. degree lead to degrees certified by the American Chemical Society (ACS) Committee on Professional Training (CPT).
Chemistry Program
The University awards the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Chemistry to a student who completes the minimum requirements of the College Sciences and Technology and earns a minimum grade of C in required mathematics and physical science courses. The curriculum provides both experimental and theoretical work in the five principal branches of chemistry – analytical, biochemistry, organic, inorganic, and physical. The Chemistry Program is designed to be flexible and to allow students to choose elective courses best suited for their future career goals.
The Chemistry curriculum offers six concentrations: Professional Chemistry (CHPR), Biochemistry (CHBC), Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Chemistry (CHDM), Pre-Pharmacy (CHPH), General Chemical Sciences (CHSC), and Chemistry Education (CHED). The CHPR and CHBC concentrations lead to a Bachelor of Science degree that is ACS certified. The CHPR concentration is designed for students preparing for graduate school or for work in industry in chemistry or a related science. The CHBC concentration is for students with career interests in biochemistry and the biomolecular sciences. The CHDM concentration is for students who will be seeking admission to medical, dental, or related professional school. The CHPH concentration is designed such that a student will earn a B.S. degree in Chemistry while preparing for Pharmacy school. Colleges of Pharmacy are increasingly admitting students who have earned undergraduate degrees. If you intend to seek admission to Pharmacy without completing your undergraduate degree, work closely with your advisor in Chemistry and Physical Sciences to plan your curriculum. The CHED concentration prepares students to become certified high school chemistry teachers. Finally, the CHSC concentration is a non-ACS-certified program designed to equip students with a general study of chemistry.
Students majoring in pre-professional curricula like Pre-Pharmacy and Pre-Optometry who leave Nicholls for professional school before completing requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry may have completed all requirements for the Associate of General Studies degree and would be entitled to receive that degree. Such students should contact the Department of Chemistry and Physical Sciences for an assessment of eligibility.
In addition, some coursework completed at professional schools may be applicable toward the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. Therefore, students who leave Nicholls before completing requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree and who attend professional school may have completed acceptable coursework toward the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and would be entitled to receive that degree. Such students should contact the Department of Physical Sciences for an assessment of eligibility.
Minor
A minor in Chemistry must include CHEM 105, 106, 111, 112 (or 110 or 113 and 114), 221, 222, 226, 300, 302 and at least 3 additional semester hours chosen from other chemistry courses numbered 300 or above. A minimum grade of C is required in all courses used for the chemistry minor.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry
- Biochemistry Concentration (CHBC)
- Chemistry Education Concentration (CHED)
- General Chemical Sciences Concentration (CHSC)
- Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Concentration (CHDM)
- Pre-Pharmacy Concentration (CHPH)
- Professional Chemistry Concentration (CHPR)
| GER – General Education Requirement |
| UR – University Requirement |
Suggested Course Sequence:
| YEAR* | COURSE NAME | COURSE NUMBER | REQUIREMENT | CREDIT HRS |
| 1 | BIOL | 155 | GER | 4 |
| 1 | CHEM | 105 | GER | 3 |
| 1 | CHEM | 106 | GER | 3 |
| 1 | CHEM | 113 | 1 | |
| 1 | CHEM | 114 | 1 | |
| 1 | ENGL | 101 | GER | 3 |
| 1 | ENGL | 102 | GER | 3 |
| 1 | Freshman Seminar Course | UR | 1 | |
| 1 | Humanities Elective | GER | 3 | |
| 1 | Humanities Elective | GER | 3 | |
| 1 | MATH | 165** | GER | 5 |
| 2 | CHEM | 221 | 3 | |
| 2 | CHEM | 222 | 3 | |
| 2 | CHEM | 226 | 2 | |
| 2 | CHEM | 300 | 3 | |
| 2 | CHEM | 302 | 2 | |
| 2 | Concentration Course | See below | 3 | |
| 2 | Concentration Course | See below | 4 | |
| 2 | Concentration Course | See below | 3 | |
| 2 | Concentration Course | See below | GER | 3 |
| 2 | Concentration Course | See below | 3 | |
| 2 | Concentration Course | See below | 1 | |
| 2 | Concentration Course | See below | 1 | |
| 3 | CHEM | 303 | 3 | |
| 3 | CHEM | 304 | 3 | |
| 3 | CHEM | 305 | 1 | |
| 3 | CHEM | 306 | 1 | |
| 3 | ENGL | 368 or 468 | 3 | |
| 3 | Humanities Elective | GER | 3 | |
| 3 | Concentration Course | See below | 4 | |
| 3 | Concentration Course | See below | 3 | |
| 3 | Concentration Course | See below | 3 | |
| 3 | Concentration Course | See below | 3 | |
| 3 | Concentration Course | See below | 3 | |
| 4 | Fine Arts Elective | GER | 3 | |
| 4 | CHEM | 405 | 3 | |
| 4 | CHEM | 407 | 2 | |
| 4 | Concentration Course | See below | 4 | |
| 4 | Concentration Course | See below | 3 | |
| 4 | CHEM | 435 | 3 | |
| 4 | CHEM | 437 | 1 | |
| 4 | Concentration Course | See below | 1 | |
| 4 | Concentration Course | See below | GER | 3 |
| 4 | Concentration Course | See below | 3 | |
| 4 | Concentration Course | See below | 3-6 | |
| TOTAL HOURS | 120-123 |
*Recommend complete as Freshman (1), Sophomore (2), Junior (3), Senior (4)
**MATH 165 is the entry-level course for this major. All prerequisites for MATH 165 must be met.
NOTES: Student should obtain curriculum sheet from department.
Professional Chemistry Concentration (CHPR)
| MATH 166 (4) | CHEM Electives – 6 hours from: |
| PHYS 201 (3) | CHEM 421 (3) |
| PHYS 202 (3) | CHEM 436 (3) |
| PHYS 203 (1) | CHEM 490 (3) |
| PHYS 204 (1) | Electives – 3 hours (300-level or above) |
| CHEM 319 (1) | Electives – 10 hours |
| CHEM 451 (2) | Social Science Electives (6) |
| CHEM 412 (3) | SPCH 101 (3) |
| CHEM 413 (1) | CMPS 130 (3) |
| CHEM 450 (1) |
Electives can be from any discipline. Recommended choices: CHEM 421, 436, 451, 452, 480, 481, 490; MATH 265, 355, 358, 360, 407, or any BIOL or GEOL. NOTE: CHEM 490 may be repeated if content is different. CHEM 421, 436, or 490 may count towards free elective after CHEM electives are satisfied.
Biochemistry Concentration (CHBC)
| MATH 166 (4) | CHEM 413 (1) |
| CHEM 319 (1) | CHEM 450 (1) |
| CHEM 436 (3) | BIOL or CHEM Electives 7 hours required from: |
| CHEM 438 (1) | BIOL 322 (3) |
| BIOL 156 (4) | BIOL 323 (1) |
| BIOL 203 (3) | BIOL 428 (3) |
| BIOL 204 (1) | BIOL 429 (1) |
| PHYS 201 (3) | BIOL 440 (3) |
| PHYS 202 (3) | BIOL 441 (1) |
| PHYS 203 (1) | CHEM 490 (3) |
| PHYS 204 (1) | CHEM 421 (3) |
| CHEM 451 (2) | Social Sciences Electives (6) (GER) |
| CHEM 412 (3) | SPCH 101 (3) |
| CHEM 413 (1) | CMPS 130 (3) |
| CHEM 450 (1) |
Pre-Pharmacy Concentration (CHPH)
| BIOL 156 (4) | CHEM 450 (1) |
| PHYS 101 or 201 (3) | CMPS 130 (3) |
| PHYS 102 or 202 (3) | BIOL 203 (3) |
| PHYS 203 (1) | BIOL 204 (1) |
| PHYS 204 (1) | BIOL or CHEM Electives (7) (300-level or above) |
| BIOL 114 (3) | MATH 301 (3) |
| BIOL 115 (1) | Social Sciences Electives (6) (GER) |
| BIOL 116 (3) | Electives – 4 hours (300-level or above) |
| BIOL 117 (1) | SPCH 101 (3) |
Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Concentration (CHDM)
| PHYS 101 (3) | CHEM 319 (1) |
| PHYS 102 (3) | CHEM 450 (1) |
| PHYS 203 (1) | MATH 301 (3) |
| PHYS 204 (1) | BIOL/CHEM Electives – 18 hours (300-level or higher) |
| BIOL 156 (4) | Social Sciences Electives (6) (GER) |
| BIOL 203 (3) | SPCH 101 (3) |
| BIOL 204 (1) | CMPS 130 (3) |
General Chemical Sciences Concentration (CHSC)
| PHYS 101 or 201 (3) | CHEM 450 (1) |
| PHYS 102 or 202 (3) | Electives – 3 hours (300-level or above) |
| PHYS 203 (1) | Electives – 16 hours |
| PHYS 204 (1) | CHEM Electives – 6 hours (300-level or higher) |
| CHEM 319 (1) | Social Sciences Electives (6) (GER) |
| CHEM 412 (3) | SPCH 101 (3) |
| CHEM 413 (1) | CMPS 130 (3) |
Electives can be from any discipline. Recommended choices: CHEM 421, 436, 451, 452, 480, 481, 490; MATH 265, 355, 358, 360, 407, or any BIOL or GEOL. NOTE: CHEM 490 may be repeated if content is different. CHEM 421, 436, or 490 may count towards free elective after CHEM electives are satisfied.
Chemistry Education Concentration (CHED)
| PHYS 101 or 201 (3) | EDUC 430 (3) |
| PHYS 102 or 202 (3) | CHEM 319 (1) |
| PHYS 203 (1) | EDUC 441 (3) |
| PHYS 204 (1) | EDUC 309 (3) |
| EDUC 250 (3) | EDUC 313 (3) |
| EDUC 251 (3) | EDUC 321 (3) |
| PSYC 210 (3) (GER) | EDUC 368 (3) |
| PSYC 311 (3) (GER) | EDUC 450 (3) |
| EDUC 312 (3) | EDUC 454 (6) |
| EDUC 394 (3) |
Pre-Optometry Non-Degree Program
Pre-Optometry is a two-year non-degree program that prepares a student to enter a school of optometry. Each pre-optometry student will follow the first two years of the chemistry curriculum with appropriate substitutions as approved by the advisor and the head of the Department of Chemistry and Physical Sciences. Most schools of optometry recommend that the student complete three or four years of undergraduate study prior to admission. The typical school of optometry prefers the student with the baccalaureate degree.
