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The Chemistry Department seeks to provide an opportunity for students to pursue a versatile, yet individualized program, in this science. Our aim is to have a program which is thorough and rigorous enough to provide the comprehensive foundation needed by the student who plans to continue on in graduate school as well as to provide parallel programs which will satisfy the needs of those preparing for careers in secondary education, medicine, dentistry, medical technology, industry, and other related fields.
The Chemistry Department is on the American Chemistry Society’s list of undergraduate institutions having approved curricula in chemistry.
Chemistry majors with an interest in Physics or Chemical Engineering may wish to consider a Chemical Physics
major. See the Chemical Physics major for details.
CHEMISTRY MAJOR: 38 credit hours
Required Courses: 30 credit hours
CHEM 120 - Introduction to Chemistry (4 cr)
CHEM 201 - Organic Chemistry I (4 cr)
CHEM 202 - Organic Chemistry II (4 cr)
CHEM 242 - Analysis (4 cr)
CHEM 301 - Physical Chemistry I (4 cr)
CHEM 302 - Physical Chemistry II (4 cr)CHEM 311 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry (W) (4 cr)
– OR –
CHEM 341 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (4 cr)
CHEM 399 - Independent Study: Research (2 cr)
– OR –
CHEM 311-381 course not used for an above requirement (3-4 cr)
Required Supportive Courses: 8 credit hours
*One year of calculus based physics is strongly recommended (PHYS 221 and 222)
ACS CHEMISTRY MAJOR: 60 credit hours
Graduates completing these requirements are certified to the American Chemical Society. The Chemistry
Department strongly recommends that students preparing for graduate study complete the ACS Approved
Chemistry Major.
Required Courses: 44 credit hours
CHEM 120 - Introduction to Chemistry (4 cr)
CHEM 135 - Inorganic Qualitative Analysis (4 cr)
CHEM 201 - Organic Chemistry I (4 cr)
CHEM 202 - Organic Chemistry II (4 cr)
CHEM 242 - Analysis (4 cr)
CHEM 301 - Physical Chemistry I (4 cr)
CHEM 302 - Physical Chemistry II (4 cr)
CHEM 311 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry (W) (4 cr)
CHEM 330 - Medicinal Chemistry and Biochemistry 4 cr
CHEM 341 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (4 cr)
CHEM - Elective course at the 300-level 4 cr
An Independent Study research project comprising at least 3 credit hours may qualify as an advanced Chemistry course. An advanced course in PHYS (such as 361 or 373) or MATH (such as 310 or 315) may substitute for an advanced CHEM course on prior approval of the Chemistry Department Chair. Development of skill in oral and written communication is built into the major.
Required Supportive Courses: 16 credit hours
MATH 151 - Calculus I (4 cr)
MATH 152 - Calculus II (4 cr)
PHYS 221 - General Physics I (4 cr)
PHYS 222 - General Physics II (4 cr)
CHEMISTRY MINOR: 20 credit hours
CHEM 120 - Introduction to Chemistry (4 cr)
CHEM 201 - Organic Chemistry I (4 cr)
CHEM 202 - Organic Chemistry II (4 cr)
CHEM 242 - Analysis (4 cr)
CHEM - Elective course (4 cr)
CHEM 145 may be used as the CHEM Elective course only if taken prior to CHEM 201.
CHEMISTRY SECONDARY EDUCATION TEACHING ENDORSEMENT:
Secondary Education requirements (41-43 cr)
EDUC 310 - Secondary School Methods, Science (3 cr)
CHEM 120 - Introduction to Chemistry (4 cr)
CHEM 135 - Inorganic Qualitative Analysis (4 cr)
CHEM 201 - Organic Chemistry I (4 cr)
CHEM 242 - Analysis (4 cr)
Related Information: Students who plan to teach in high school should declare Secondary Education as a second major. In addition, these students are encouraged to plan for flexibility by seeking certification in more than one area. For an endorsement to teach a particular subject, South Dakota currently requires 15 semester hours in that subject area (department) plus the Methods course for that area (department).
CHEM 110 - CHEMISTRY AND YOUR ENVIRONMENT (Area 3.2) (4 credits)
This course is designed for the non-science major and will assist the student in understanding the role chemistry
plays in his/her life. Topics of current interest are discussed, and the chemical principles required for a more
thorough understanding of them are developed. Three hours of lecture, two hours of laboratory per week.
NOTE: OFFERED SOME INTERIMS
CHEM 115 - PHYSICAL SCIENCE (Area 3.2) (4 credits)
This survey course explores physics, chemistry, geology, and astronomy, with major emphasis on the first
two areas. Lecture explores the scientific method, develops problem-solving skills and encourages
connection of physical science concepts to everyday life. Lab work includes written reports and some use
of the computer for data analysis. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Students
are encouraged to enroll as first or second year students.
NOTES: CROSS-LISTED WITH PHYS 115
OFFERED EVERY SPRING SEMESTER
CHEM 120 - INTRODUCTION TO CHEMISTRY (General Chemistry Topics) (Area 3.2) (4 credits)
Accelerated course covering topics typically encountered in a two semester course, (e.g. bonding,
equilibrium including buffers, stoichiometry, chemical kinetics, oxidation-reduction). Three hours of
lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. An honors section of this course is available each fall
semester.
NOTE: OFFERED EVERY SEMESTER
CHEM 135 - INORGANIC QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS (4 credits)
This course provides an introduction to the qualitative analysis of inorganic cations and anions. Lecture
will emphasize the theory (chemical equilibria, oxidation-reduction, chemical kinetics, hybrid orbital
theory), and laboratory will be devoted primarily to the identification of inorganic cations and anions. In
lieu of a two-semester general chemistry sequence, CHEM 135 (or alternative Interim course in Inorganic
Chemistry) is used to fulfill the lower level inorganic requirement for the American Chemical Society
approved major.
NOTES: PREREQUISITE: CHEM 120
OFFERED MOST INTERIMS
CHEM 140 - INORGANIC CRYSTALS AND REACTIONS (4 credits)
This course provides exposure to the chemistry of inorganic materials including relationships between
structure, properties, and useful applications. There will be a particular emphasis on crystallography,
symmetry, and patterns of structure and reactivity in the main group elements, the nonmetals, and the firstrow
transition metals. Lab activities complement lectures. In lieu of a two-semester general chemistry
sequence, Chemistry 140 (or alternative Interim course in Inorganic Chemistry) is used to fulfill the lower
level inorganic requirement for the American Chemical Society approved major.
NOTES: PREREQUISITE: CHEM 120
OFFERED OCCASIONAL INTERIMS
CHEM 141 - INORGANIC DEMONSTRATIONS (4 credits)
This course explores basic inorganic principles including structural properties and patterns of reactivity
among main group metals, first row transition metals and nonmetals primarily through lab activity. Students
will present chemical demonstrations and/or computer activities of their own choice on a daily basis
followed by class discussion of the relevant concepts. In lieu of a two-semester general chemistry sequence,
Chemistry 141 (or alternative Interim course in Inorganic Chemistry) is used to fulfill the lower level
inorganic requirement for the American Chemical Society approved major.
NOTES: PREREQUISITE: CHEM 120
OFFERED OCCASIONAL INTERIMS
CHEM 145 - SURVEY OF ORGANIC AND BIOCHEMISTRY (4 credits)
Explores the fundamentals of organic chemistry (nomenclature, functional groups, reactions) with an
introduction to biochemistry (amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, enzymes, nucleic acids and the
metabolic cycles). Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Students desiring more than
two semesters of chemistry will normally follow the sequence 120, 201, 202.
NOTES: PREREQUISITE: CHEM 120
OFFERED EVERY SPRING SEMESTER
CHEM 201 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I (4 credits)
Nomenclature, reactions, and structure of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons and their derivatives. Structural
determination, applied organic spectroscopy, reaction mechanisms, and multi-step syntheses will be
introduced. Three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week.
NOTES: PREREQUISITE: CHEM 120
OFFERED EVERY SEMESTER
CHEM 202 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (4 credits)
Nomenclature, reactions, and structure of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons and their derivatives.
Structural determination, applied organic spectroscopy, reaction mechanisms, and multi-step syntheses will
be introduced. Three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week. This course is a continuation
of CHEM 201.
NOTES: PREREQUISITE: CHEM 201
OFFERED EVERY SEMESTER
CHEM 242 - ANALYSIS (4 credits)
This course covers a broad range of fundamental and applied topics introducing the student to the major
modern and classical analytical methods. Emphasis in the laboratory is upon careful and precise
quantitative work. Three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week.
NOTES: PREREQUISITE: CHEM 201
OFFERED EVERY SPRING SEMESTER
CHEM 250 - INSTRUMENT PROFICIENCY FOR SCIENTISTS (1 credit)
Each offering of this course will enable students to develop proficiency in intelligently using the featured
computer controlled instrument in the Chemistry Department. Students will develop a solid foundation in
the theoretical aspects and the operating principles of the particular instrument through independent
reading, computer based training, and class discussion. Students will develop hands-on proficiency in the
actual operation of the instrument and interpretation of the data. Typically one Instrument Proficiency
course will be offered each semester with an instrument rotation including: Gas Chromatograph - Mass
Spectrometer, Raman Spectrometer, Atomic Absorption and Ultraviolet-Visible Spectrometers*, Nuclear
Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer, High Performance Liquid Chromatograph*, and Fourier Transform
Infrared Spectrometer. Additional computer controlled instruments will be added to the rotation list as they
are acquired by the department.
NOTES: PREREQUISITE OR COREQUISITE: CHEM 202 AND CHEM 242 FOR *INSTRUMENTS
OFFERED MOST SEMESTERS
CHEM 301 - PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I (4 credits)
This course covers a broad range of physical chemistry concepts including (but not limited to):
thermodynamics, equilibrium, kinetics, states of matter, electrochemistry and ionic solutions, basic
quantum mechanics, atomic and molecular structure, spectroscopy, statistical mechanics. The laboratory
will be concerned with various physical methods of measurement, experiments in physical chemistry,
computer utilization, and use of the chemical literature. Three hours of lecture-discussion, one hour
problem session, and four hours laboratory per week.
NOTES: PREREQUISITES: CHEM 242 AND MATH 151; RECOMMENDED: PHYS 221 AND 222
OFFERED EVERY FALL SEMESTER
CHEM 302 - PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II (4 credits)
This course covers a broad range of physical chemistry concepts including (but not limited to):
thermodynamics, equilibrium, kinetics, states of matter, electrochemistry and ionic solutions, basic quantum mechanics, atomic and molecular structure, spectroscopy, statistical mechanics. The laboratory
will be concerned with various physical methods of measurement, experiments in physical chemistry,
computer utilization, and use of the chemical literature. Three hours of lecture-discussion, one hour
problem session, and four hours laboratory per week. This course is a continuation of CHEM 301.
NOTES: PREREQUISITES: CHEM 301, MATH 152; RECOMMENDED: PHYS 221 AND 222
OFFERED EVERY SPRING SEMESTER
CHEM 311 - ADVANCED ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (W - Area 2.1B) (4 credits)
Advanced topics in analytical chemistry focusing on instrumental methods including electro-analytical
chemistry, chromatography, computer interfacing, and advanced spectroscopic methods of analysis are
covered. Laboratory is emphasized. Two hours of lecture and six hours of laboratory per week.
NOTES: PREREQUISITE: CHEM 301
OFFERED IN A THREE SEMESTER ROTATION WITH CHEM 330 AND 341
CHEM 330 - MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY (4 credits)
The first part of this course covers the chemistry of many biologically important compound types (e.g.
carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, proteins, and enzymes plus nucleic acids) and the metabolic cycles. The
remainder of the course is devoted to the major types of therapeutic drugs with an emphasis on categorizing
physiological effects with functional groups and binding site stereochemistry. Laboratory emphasizes
synthesis and analysis of the classical biochemical compound types and pharmaceutical-type preparations.
Three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory each week.
NOTES: PREREQUISITE: CHEM 202
OFFERED IN A THREE SEMESTER ROTATION WITH CHEM 311 AND 341
CHEM 331 - ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (4 credits)
Advanced topics in organic chemistry, including aspects of physical organic (e.g. transition state, reactive
intermediates, kinetics, solvent effects) and synthesis (including natural products) are covered. Emphasis varies
with instructor, but includes aspects of both. Three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week.
NOTES: PREREQUISITES: CHEM 202 AND 301
OFFERED SOME INTERIMS
CHEM 341 - ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (4 credits)
Advanced topics in Inorganic Chemistry, including inorganic synthesis, electronic structure,
thermodynamic and kinetic behavior, reaction mechanisms, with emphasis on critical thinking and use of
the original literature. Three hours of lecture, four hours of laboratory per week.
NOTES: PREREQUISITES: CHEM 301; RECOMMENDED: CHEM 302
OFFERED IN A THREE SEMESTER ROTATION WITH CHEM 311 AND 330
CHEM 351 - THE CHEMISTRY OF HIGH POLYMERS (4 credits)
The structure and properties of macromolecules will be considered. Methods of synthesis and analysis of
these polymers will be treated in some detail. Industrial processes for the preparation and manufacture of
some important commercial polymers will be included.
NOTES: PREREQUISITES: CHEM 202 AND 301
OFFERED SOME INTERIMS
CHEM 381 - ADVANCED PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY (3-4 credits)
Advanced topics in physical chemistry, with emphasis on quantum chemistry, statistical mechanics and
selections from special topics such as spectroscopy, surface science, transport processes and lasers. Starting
from a solid textbook, students will also do some work with other sources in the chemical literature. The
course is problem-oriented, and will use computer resources as appropriate. This course may be taken as
lecture only (3 credits), or as lecture and lab (4 credits).
NOTES: COREQUISITE: CHEM 302
OFFERED EVERY OTHER SPRING SEMESTER
CHEM 395 - INTERNSHIP IN CHEMISTRY (1-4 credits)
Consult the department chair for a listing of available opportunities. Plans for an internship must be made
well in advance of the term in which the internship is to be carried out.
NOTE: PREREQUISITE: CONSENT OF THE INSTRUCTOR
CHEM 197, 297, 397 - TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY (1-4 credits)
CHEM 398 - HONORS IN CHEMISTRY (1-4 credits)
NOTE: PREREQUISITE: CONSENT OF THE DEPARTMENT CHAIR
CHEM 199, 299, 399 - INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-4 credits)
This course offers the opportunity to engage in experimental research with a faculty mentor. One credit
hour will require four hours of laboratory work per week for the semester plus a comprehensive report, a
departmental seminar, and if appropriate a presentation at a scientific meeting. This course designation is
normally not used to replace a traditional course.
NOTE: PREREQUISITES: SEE FACULTY ADVISOR