2008-09 Undergraduate Catalog
Majors
Chemistry is often called the "central science" because of the pivotal role it plays in all of the biological and physical sciences, as well as engineering, agriculture, medicine and allied health disciplines. Bachelor's degree chemists choose from many diverse paths for their short-term and lifetime careers, including graduate study in a variety of programs, rewarding employment in industry or government laboratories, professional or law school, or much-needed teaching service in high schools.
Students can choose the standard chemistry program, which is comparable to that offered in any major university, or the biochemistry track, which is designed to give more flexibility to students wanting to pursue courses with biological focus. The department encourages students in either track to include independent study with one of our internationally recognized faculty as a component of the undergraduate experience. Undergraduate research will frequently result in journal publications and/or presentations at scientific meetings. For either major (standard chemistry or biochemistry), required CHM courses must be completed with minimum C grades within two attempts. Any foreign language acceptable to the college can be taken with this minimum program. Languages can be taken S-U. It is also recommended that ENC 3254 Writing in the Discipline be used to fulfill part of the university writing requirement.
A.C.S. Certified Program: To receive American Chemical Society certification and adequate preparation for the profession, a student must complete the standard chemistry major. In addition, credit must be earned for CHM 3610L and CHM 3218 plus an additional two credits of advanced work in chemistry courses such as CHM 4034, CHM 4235, CHM 4272, CHM 4302L, CHM 4304, CHM 4910 and CHS 5110L. If CHM 4910 (Senior Research) is used, a thesis must be written. The language requirement must be met in German, French or Russian.
ChemTeach Program: There is a severe shortage of qualified high school chemistry teachers in Florida and nationwide. Students interested in becoming part of this high-demand profession should see a chemistry adviser about the ChemTeach program. ChemTeach students complete the minor in science education with their B.S. in chemistry and are certified to teach in Florida when they graduate.
Introduction to General Chemistry: A two-credit course, CHM 1025, is offered for students who need to strengthen their understanding of basic concepts of atomic structure and stoichiometry before beginning the general chemistry sequence (CHM 2045-2045L-2046-2046L). A Chemistry Readiness Assessment is offered on ISIS, and the score achieved determines whether CHM 1025 or CHM 2045 is the appropriate first course in chemistry.
General Chemistry: The following general chemistry offerings are available: CHM 1030/1031 is a terminal sequence, which meets preprofessional requirements in the College of Nursing and in one major in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.
CHM 1083 is a terminal general education course that explores chemistry in terms of consumer products. This course meets requirements in certain areas of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.
CHM 2045/2045L and 2046/2046L is the standard general chemistry sequence. It meets the preprofessional requirement for a broad range of science and engineering majors. Students are presumed to have a good background in high school chemistry and mathematics (through MAC 1147) and are expected to pass the Chemistry Readiness Assessment offered on ISIS before registration for CHM 2045.
CHM 2047/2047L is a one-semester program for entering students with strong backgrounds in chemistry, normally reflected by high AP or IB chemistry test scores. This program allows students to move more quickly into advanced work.
CHM 2051 (General Chemistry Honors) is offered as an alternative to CHM 2046 for students who have done particularly well in CHM 2045.
Placement: For placement into the appropriate first course in chemistry, please refer to the Academic Advising section or consult a chemistry adviser. All students should complete their general chemistry studies without interruption.
Laboratory Attendance Requirement: Students missing the first session of a laboratory course, which includes the required safety instruction, will not be allowed to start late.
Standard Chemistry Major
Biochemistry Major
The standard major must complete at least the following program (this may include equivalent transfer coursework):
The required courses in the standard chemistry major 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 graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college and major requirements.
* Take CHM 3120 and 3120L any time after completing CHM 2046 and 2046L, but no later than the first semester of the third year.
Students may satisfy requirements for a major with the following set of courses:
To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college and major requirements.
| Chemistry |
| College: Liberal Arts and Sciences |
| Degree: Bachelor of Science |
| Specializations: Standard Chemistry, Biochemistry |
| Hours for Degree: 120 |
| Minor: Yes |
| Combined-Degree Program: No |
| Website: web.chem.ufl.edu/ugrad/majors/ |
Chemistry is often called the "central science" because of the pivotal role it plays in all of the biological and physical sciences, as well as engineering, agriculture, medicine and allied health disciplines. Bachelor's degree chemists choose from many diverse paths for their short-term and lifetime careers, including graduate study in a variety of programs, rewarding employment in industry or government laboratories, professional or law school, or much-needed teaching service in high schools.
Students can choose the standard chemistry program, which is comparable to that offered in any major university, or the biochemistry track, which is designed to give more flexibility to students wanting to pursue courses with biological focus. The department encourages students in either track to include independent study with one of our internationally recognized faculty as a component of the undergraduate experience. Undergraduate research will frequently result in journal publications and/or presentations at scientific meetings. For either major (standard chemistry or biochemistry), required CHM courses must be completed with minimum C grades within two attempts. Any foreign language acceptable to the college can be taken with this minimum program. Languages can be taken S-U. It is also recommended that ENC 3254 Writing in the Discipline be used to fulfill part of the university writing requirement.
A.C.S. Certified Program: To receive American Chemical Society certification and adequate preparation for the profession, a student must complete the standard chemistry major. In addition, credit must be earned for CHM 3610L and CHM 3218 plus an additional two credits of advanced work in chemistry courses such as CHM 4034, CHM 4235, CHM 4272, CHM 4302L, CHM 4304, CHM 4910 and CHS 5110L. If CHM 4910 (Senior Research) is used, a thesis must be written. The language requirement must be met in German, French or Russian.
ChemTeach Program: There is a severe shortage of qualified high school chemistry teachers in Florida and nationwide. Students interested in becoming part of this high-demand profession should see a chemistry adviser about the ChemTeach program. ChemTeach students complete the minor in science education with their B.S. in chemistry and are certified to teach in Florida when they graduate.
Important Information About Chemistry Course Offerings
Introduction to General Chemistry: A two-credit course, CHM 1025, is offered for students who need to strengthen their understanding of basic concepts of atomic structure and stoichiometry before beginning the general chemistry sequence (CHM 2045-2045L-2046-2046L). A Chemistry Readiness Assessment is offered on ISIS, and the score achieved determines whether CHM 1025 or CHM 2045 is the appropriate first course in chemistry.
General Chemistry: The following general chemistry offerings are available: CHM 1030/1031 is a terminal sequence, which meets preprofessional requirements in the College of Nursing and in one major in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.
CHM 1083 is a terminal general education course that explores chemistry in terms of consumer products. This course meets requirements in certain areas of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.
CHM 2045/2045L and 2046/2046L is the standard general chemistry sequence. It meets the preprofessional requirement for a broad range of science and engineering majors. Students are presumed to have a good background in high school chemistry and mathematics (through MAC 1147) and are expected to pass the Chemistry Readiness Assessment offered on ISIS before registration for CHM 2045.
CHM 2047/2047L is a one-semester program for entering students with strong backgrounds in chemistry, normally reflected by high AP or IB chemistry test scores. This program allows students to move more quickly into advanced work.
CHM 2051 (General Chemistry Honors) is offered as an alternative to CHM 2046 for students who have done particularly well in CHM 2045.
Placement: For placement into the appropriate first course in chemistry, please refer to the Academic Advising section or consult a chemistry adviser. All students should complete their general chemistry studies without interruption.
Laboratory Attendance Requirement: Students missing the first session of a laboratory course, which includes the required safety instruction, will not be allowed to start late.
Standard Chemistry Major
Biochemistry Major
The standard major must complete at least the following program (this may include equivalent transfer coursework):
- General chemistry (CHM 2045, 2045L, 2046, 2046L or CHM 2045, 2045L, 2051, 2046L or CHM 2047, 2047L)
- Analytical chemistry (CHM 3120, 3120L, 4130, 4130L)
- Organic chemistry (CHM 2210, 2211, 2211L)
- Inorganic chemistry (CHM 3610)
- Physical chemistry (CHM 4411, 4412)
- Physical chemistry laboratory (CHM 4411L)
- Calculus (MAC 2311, 2312, 2313)
- Physics with calculus (PHY 2048, 2048L, 2049, 2049L) or Physics (PHY 2053, 2053L, 2054, 2054L).
- MAP 2302 is encouraged.
The required courses in the standard chemistry major 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 graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college and major requirements.
Critical Tracking and Recommended Semester Plan
Semester 1:
- 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
- Complete one CHM course and one MAC course
Semester 2:
- Complete CHM 2045/2045L and MAC 2311
Semester 3:
- Complete CHM 2046/2046L andMAC 2312
Semester 4:
- 2.75 GPA on all critical-tracking coursework
Semester 5:
- Complete MAC 2313 and either CHM 2210 or CHM 3217 with 2.75 GPA on all critical-tracking coursework
Recommended semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| CHM 2045 and 2045L General Chemistry 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 4 |
| MAC 2311 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 (GE-M) | 4 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| CHM 2046 and 2046L General Chemistry 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 4 |
| MAC 2312 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 2 (GE-M) | 4 |
| Composition (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Biological Science (GE-B) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry 1 | 3 |
| MAC 2313 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 3 (GE-M) | 4 |
| PHY 2048 Physics with Calculus 1 (3) or PHY 2053 Physics 1 (4) (both GE-P) | 3-4 |
| PHY 2048L or 2053L Laboratory for Physics 1 (GE-P) | 1 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Total | 14-15 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| CHM 2211 and 2211L Organic Chemistry 2 (3) and Laboratory (2) | 5 |
| PHY 2049 Physics with Calculus 2 (3) or PHY 2054 Physics 2 (4) (both GE-P) | 3-4 |
| PHY 2049L or PHY 2054L Laboratory for Physics 2 | 1 |
| Foreign language | 4-5 |
| Total | 13-15 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| CHM 3120 Introduction to Analytical Chemistry * | 3 |
| CHM 3120L Analytical Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| Foreign language | 3-5 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Biological Science (if 4-3-3 foreign language option) (GE-B) | 3 |
| Total | 15-16 |
* Take CHM 3120 and 3120L any time after completing CHM 2046 and 2046L, but no later than the first semester of the third year.
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| CHM 4130 Instrumental Analysis | 3 |
| CHM 4130L Instrumental Analysis Laboratory | 2 |
| CHM 4411 Physical Chemistry | 4 |
| Composition (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Foreign language (or biological science if foreign language is 5-5 option) | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| CHM 4412 Physical Chemistry | 4 |
| CHM 4411L Physical Chemistry Laboratory or CHM 4413L Biophysical Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| CHM 3610 Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| Elective (3000 level or above, not in dept.) | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| Electives | 10-14 |
| Elective (3000 level or above, not in dept.) | 3 |
| Total | 13-17 |
Students may satisfy requirements for a major with the following set of courses:
- General chemistry (CHM 2045/2045L, 2046/2046L or CHM 2045/2045L, 2051/2046L or CHM 2047/2047L)
- Analytical chemistry (CHM 3120/3120L)
- Organic chemistry (CHM 2210/2211 or CHM 3217)
- Biochemistry (CHM 3218)
- Organic chemistry laboratory (CHM 2211L)
- Inorganic chemistry (CHM 3610)
- Biophysical chemistry (CHM 3400/4413L)
- Biochemistry laboratory (CHM 4302L)
- Biological science (BSC 2010/2010L, 2011/2011L)
- Analytic Geometry and Calculus (MAC 2311/2312)
- Physics (PHY 2053/2053L, 2054/2054L) or Physics with calculus (PHY 2048/2048L, 2049/2049L)
- Basic Biology of Microorganisms (MCB 3020)
- Biochemistry electives (a minimum of six credits) selected from Instrumental Analysis (CHM 4130/4130L), Chemical Aspects of Cellular Control (CHM 4304), Advanced Biochemistry and Chemical Biology (CHM 4034), Radiochemistry Laboratory (CHS 5110L), Genetics of Microorganisms (MCB 4304), Prokaryotic Cell Structure and Function (MCB 4403), Energy Transformation in Microorganisms (MCB 5458), Mammalian Molecular Biology and Genetics (BCH 5413), Introduction to Biophysics (PHZ 4710), Immunology (PCB 5235), Genetics (PCB 3063), Eukaryotic Cell Structure and Function (PCB 3134), General Virology (MCB 4503), Bacterial and Viral Pathogens (MCB 4203).
To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college and major requirements.
Critical Tracking and Recommended Semester Plan
Semester 1:
- 2.0 UF GPA required for semesters 1-5
- Complete one CHM course and MAC course
Semester 2:
- Complete CHM 2045/2045L and MAC 2311
Semester 3:
- Complete CHM 2046/2046L and BSC 2010/2010L
Semester 4:
- Complete BSC 2011/2011L
- 2.75 GPA on all critical-tracking coursework
Semester 5:
- Complete MAC 2312 and either CHM 2210 or CHM 3217 with 2.75 GPA on all critical-tracking coursework
Recommended semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| CHM 2045 and 2045L General Chemistry 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 4 |
| MAC 2311 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 (GE-M) | 4 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Composition (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| CHM 2046 and 2046L General Chemistry 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 4 |
| BSC 2010 and 2010L Integrated Principles of Biology 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-B) | 4 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| MAC 2312 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 2 (GE-M) | 4 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry 1 | 3 |
| BSC 2011 and 2011L Integrated Principles of Biology 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-B) | 4 |
| Foreign language | 4-5 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Total | 14-15 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| CHM 2111 Organic Chemistry 2 | 3 |
| CHM 2211L Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| PHY 2053 and 2053L Physics 1 (4) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 5 |
| Foreign language | 3-5 |
| Total | 13-15 |
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| CHM 3120 and 3120L Introduction to Analytical Chemistry and Laboratory | 4 |
| CHM 3218 Organic/Biochemistry 2 | 4 |
| PHY 2054 and 2054L Physics 2 (4) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 5 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) (or foreign language if 4-3-3 option) | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| CHM 3610 Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM 4302L Laboratory in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 2 |
| MCB 3020 Basic Biology of Microorganisms | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Composition (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| CHM 3400 Physical Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM 4413L Biophysical Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| Biochemistry elective | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| Electives | 4 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| Biochemistry elective | 3 |
| Electives | 16-13 |
| Total | 19-16 |