THE MAJOR: All majors in the standard chemistry track must complete at least the following program (this may include equivalent transfer coursework):
Chemtrak: An alternative major for students who are accepted into CHM 2047 is
Required CHM courses must be completed with minimum C grades within two attempts. Any language acceptable to the college may be taken with this minimum program. Languages may be taken on an S/U basis.
The required courses in the standard chemistry track are generally offered every regular term. Because of budgetary and other restrictions, summer schedules cannot be predetermined. Summer offerings will usually be on a Term C (12 weeks) basis.
To avoid delays in graduation, students should plan their programs accordingly. When possible, the student is advised to complete the following or the equivalent during the first two years: four semesters of chemistry, three semesters of calculus and two semesters of physics.
A.C.S. Certified Program: To receive American Chemical Society certification and adequate preparation for the profession, a student must complete a chemistry major. If credit is earned for CHM 4411 and either CHM 4412 or 4413, credit must also be earned for either CHM 4411L or 4413L and for either CHM 3610L, 4302L, 5511L or CHS 5110L. The language requirement must be met in German, French or Russian.
THE MAJOR WITH BIOCHEMISTRY OPTION: Students with a special interest in biochemistry may satisfy requirements for a major with the following set of courses:
HONORS: A student must attain a 3.5 overall junior/senior level average.
High honors will be awarded with a junior/ senior level grade point average of 3.5 or higher, a 3.3 or higher average for all chemistry coursework attempted-exclusive of CHM 4910 and CHM 4905-and completion of a minimum of six semester hours of Senior Research, CHM 4910. In addition, a thesis based upon the research project must be presented, together with a letter of recommendation from the faculty supervisor. The thesis must contain both discussion and experimental results.
The research will normally be directed by a member of the chemistry faculty. With department approval, a problem that is chemical in nature may be conducted outside the chemistry department. Contact Dr. J. A. Deyrup or an undergraduate coordinator in chemistry to obtain approval for this option.
Highest honors can be awarded to students whose thesis and overall program are of exceptional merit.
THE MINOR: The requirements for a minor in chemistry are a general chemistry sequence, CHM 3120-3120L; either CHM 2210-2211-2211L or CHM 3217-3218-2211L; and three additional credits selected from CHM 3400, 3610, any 4000 level CHM course or CHS 5110L, with a grade of C or better.
For students in the Chemtrak program, the requirements for a chemistry minor are CHM 2047-2047L, CHM 3120-3120L, CHM 3217-3218-2211L and three credits selected from CHM 3417, CHM 3610, any 4000 level CHM course or CHS 5110L, all with a grade of C or better.
For either minor, at least nine required chemistry credits must be completed at UF.
OVERSEAS STUDY: Consult a department adviser or the UF International Center office in 123 Grinter.
GENERAL EDUCATION: Successful completion of any chemistry course counts toward the physical science general education requirement. Non-science students who wish to learn something about chemistry may take CHM 1083 or the CHM 1020-1021 sequence. Majors in the physical, biological or engineering sciences should take a 2000 level sequence.
GENERAL CHEMISTRY: These general chemistry course sequences are available:
CHM 1083 is a terminal general education course that explores chemistry in terms of consumer products. This course meets pre-professional requirements in certain areas of agriculture.
CHM 1020-1021 is a terminal course that surveys a broad range of topics in chemistry and its importance to modern society. This sequence meets pre-professional requirements in the colleges of Natural Resources and Environment and Nursing, and some majors in agriculture.
CHM 2040-2041-2045L-2046-2046L and CHM 2045-2045L-2046-2046L are standard general chemistry sequences. Either sequence meets the pre-professional requirement for a broad range of science and engineering majors. Both sequences presume students have a functional command of high school algebra and chemistry.
CHM 2045-2045L-2046-2046L is the main general chemistry program. This two-semester sequence is for students with good backgrounds in high school chemistry (Chemistry II or Honors Chemistry I) and high school mathematics (through Algebra II or MAC 1147). Generally necessary are SAT scores of 550 quantitative and 1100 total, and a sufficient chemistry background as evaluated by the SAT II chemistry test or other means (see below).
CHM 2040-2041-2045L-2046-2046L is an alternative three-semester sequence. This is offered for students with weaker but satisfactory backgrounds in high school chemistry and algebra. SAT scores of 950 to 1100 are typically necessary, together with a minimum chemistry background, such as high school Chemistry I and Algebra II (or MAC 1147).
Students must present a satisfactory SAT II chemistry test score prior to registering for CHM 2045. Students who have taken the SAT II test elsewhere may use the score to register here if this has been received by the university. It generally takes 1-2 months to have a score transmitted. Entering students should plan ahead by scheduling this test and having ETS send the score directly to UF. The SAT II chemistry test is available on campus on numerous occasions each semester. Once taken locally, scores are posted and available for registration purposes the next working day. Contact the Office of Instructional Resources for local test information.
Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) scores may be substituted for SAT II chemistry scores. Students with any chemistry AP (3 or above) or IB score (4 or above) may register for CHM 2045 without taking the SAT II chemistry test. In addition, higher AP and IB scores provide course credit and advance standing. Consult the Academic Advising section for details.
CHM 2047 and 2047L is a one-semester program for students with stronger backgrounds in chemistry. This allows the student to move more quickly into advanced work.
Prospective transfer students should take all of their general chemistry work at a single institution. Most transfer students who have completed one semester or one or two quarters at another university or community college should register for CHM 2041-2045L rather than for CHM 2046-2046L.
All students should complete their general chemistry studies without interruption. Questions should be directed to a chemistry undergraduate adviser in LEI 214.
Anyone missing the first two sessions of a laboratory course, and having thus missed required safety instruction, will not be allowed to start late, regardless of reason.
HONORS COURSES: The Chemistry Department offers honors courses paralleling its 2000 level courses which give superior students smaller classes and a more individual and intensive educational opportunity.
Students with above average performance records are encouraged to apply for enrollment in these courses. Seniors may apply to take graduate (5000 and 6000 level) courses.
NOTE: Read the Academic Advising section of this catalog regarding the Gordon Rule communication and computation requirement. Many general education courses qualify; check the schedule of courses. Six general education credits must be coded international/diversity (I).
The Standard Chemistry Major
FRESHMAN YEAR
|
Semester 1 - Fall |
Credits |
|
CHM 2045 General Chemistry (GE-P) |
3 |
|
CHM 2045L General Chemistry Lab (GE-P) |
1 |
|
MAC 2311 Analytic Geometry & Calculus I (GE-M) |
4 |
|
Humanities (GE) |
3 |
|
Social & Behavioral Science (GE) |
3 |
|
Total |
14 |
Critical Tracking Criteria:
|
Semester 2 - Spring |
|
|
CHM 2046 General Chemistry & Qualitative Analysis (GE-P) |
3 |
|
CHM 2046L General Chemistry & Qualitative Analysis Lab (GE-P) |
1 |
|
MAC 2312 Analytic Geometry & Calculus II (GE-M) |
4 |
|
Composition (GE) |
3 |
|
Biological Science (GE) |
3 |
|
Elective |
1-3 |
|
Total |
15-17 |
Critical Tracking Criteria:
SOPHOMORE YEAR
|
Semester 3 - Fall |
Credits |
|
CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry |
3 |
|
MAC 2313 Analytic Geometry & Calculus III |
4 |
|
PHY 2048 Physics with Calculus I Or PHY 2053 Physics I |
3-4 |
|
PHY 2048L or 2053L Laboratory for PHY 2048 or PHY 2053 |
1 |
|
Humanities (GE) |
3 |
|
Total |
14-15 |
Critical Tracking Criteria:
|
Semester 4 - Spring |
|
|
CHM 2211 Organic Chemistry |
3 |
|
CHM 2211L Organic Chemistry Laboratory |
2 |
|
PHY 2049 Physics with Calculus II Or PHY 2054 Physics II |
3 or 4 |
|
PHY 2049L/2054L Laboratory for PHY 2049 Or PHY 2054 |
1 |
|
Foreign Language |
4-5 |
|
Total |
13-15 |
Critical Tracking Criteria:
JUNIOR YEAR
|
Semester 5 - Fall |
Credits |
|
CHM 3120 Intro to Analytical Chemistry* |
3 |
|
CHM 3120L Analytical Chemistry Laboratory |
1 |
|
Foreign Language |
3-5 |
|
Social & Behavioral Sciences (GE) |
3 |
|
Humanities (GE) |
3 |
|
Biological Science (if 4-3-3 foreign language option) |
3 |
|
Total |
16-18 |
* Take CHM 3120, 3120L any time after completing CHM 2046 and 2046L, but no later than the first semester of the third year.
Critical Tracking Criteria:
|
Semester 6 - Spring |
|
|
CHM 4130 Instrumental Analysis |
3 |
|
CHM 4130L Instrumental Analysis Lab |
2 |
|
CHM 4411 Physical Chemistry |
4 |
|
Composition |
3 |
|
Elective (or biological science if foreign language is 5-5 option) |
3 |
|
Total |
15 |
SENIOR YEAR
|
Semester 7 - Fall |
Credits |
|
CHM 4412 Physical Chemistry |
4 |
|
CHM 4411L Physical Chemistry Laboratory |
2 |
|
CHM 3610 Inorganic Chemistry |
3 |
|
Social & Behavioral Sciences (GE) |
3 |
|
Electives (3000-level or above, not in dept.) |
6 |
|
Total |
18 |
|
Semester 8 - Spring |
|
|
Electives |
15-16 |
Chemistry With Biochemistry Option
FRESHMAN YEAR
|
Semester 1-Fall |
Credits |
|
CHM 2045 General Chemistry (GE-P) |
3 |
|
CHM 2045L General Chemistry Lab (GE-P) |
1 |
|
MAC 2311 Geometry and Calculus I (GE-M) |
4 |
|
Humanities (GE) |
3 |
|
Social & Behavioral Science (GE) |
3 |
|
Total |
14 |
Critical Tracking Criteria:
|
Semester 2 - Spring |
|
|
CHM 2046 General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis (GE-P) |
3 |
|
CHM 2046L General Chemistry Lab (GE-P) |
1 |
|
MAC 2312 Geometry and Calculus II (GE-M) |
4 |
|
Composition (GE) |
3 |
|
BSC 2010 Principles of Biology I (GE-B) |
3 |
|
BSC 2010L Biology Laboratory I (GE-B) |
1 |
|
Total |
15 |
Critical Tracking Criteria:
SOPHOMORE YEAR
|
Semester 3 - Fall |
Credits |
|
CHM 3217 One Semester Organic Chemistry |
4 |
|
BSC 2011 Integrated Principles of Biology II (GE-B) |
3 |
|
BSC 2011L Biology Laboratory II (GE-B) |
1 |
|
Humanities (GE) |
3 |
|
PHY 2053 Physics I |
4 |
|
PHY 2053L Physics I Laboratory |
1 |
|
Total |
16 |
Critical Tracking Criteria:
|
Semester 4 - Spring |
Credits |
|
CHM 3218 Bio-organic Chemistry |
4 |
|
CHM 2211L Organic Chemistry Laboratory |
2 |
|
PHY 2054 Physics II |
4 |
|
PHY 2054L Physics II Laboratory |
1 |
|
Foreign Language |
4-5 |
|
Total |
15-16 |
Critical Tracking Criteria:
JUNIOR YEAR
|
Semester 5 - Fall |
Credits |
|
CHM 3120 Introduction to Analytical Chemistry |
3 |
|
CHM 3120L Analytical Chemistry Laboratory |
1 |
|
Foreign Language |
3-5 |
|
Humanities (GE) |
3 |
|
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE) |
3 |
|
Total |
13-15 |
Critical Tracking Criteria:
|
Semester 6 - Spring |
Credits |
|
CHM 3400 Physical Chemistry |
3 |
|
CHM 4302L Laboratory in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
2 |
|
Biochemistry elective |
3-4 |
|
Elective (or foreign language if 4-3-3 option) |
3 |
|
Composition (GE) |
3 |
|
Total |
14-15 |
* New biophysical and bio-inorganic courses will replace those listed by the Year 2000.
SENIOR YEAR
|
Semester 7 - Fall |
Credits |
|
CHM 3610 Inorganic Chemistry |
3 |
|
CHM 4413L Biophysical Chemistry Laboratory |
2 |
|
Biochemistry elective |
3-4 |
|
Elective (3000-level or above, not in department) |
3-4 |
|
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE) |
3 |
|
Total |
14-16 |
|
Semester 8 - Spring |
|
|
Biochemistry electives |
3-4 |
|
Electives |
11-12 |
|
Total |
14-16 |