BS in Chemistry Education (80.5 hours*, including licensure hours)

This degree provides preparation for professional high school teaching. High school chemistry teachers will find opportunities available and will know the satisfaction of guiding good students into essential and rewarding careers. Students should work closely with both the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and the David O. McKay School of Education Advisement and Certification Office.

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1. No more than three hours of D credit is allowed in major courses.
2. The final 10 hours of required chemistry credit must be taken at BYU.
3. Contact the Education Advisement and Certification Office for entrance requirements into the licensure program.
4. A teaching minor is not required for licensure. However, it is strongly recommended.
5. Complete the following:
   CHEM 111 : Principles of Chemistry. (3:3:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   CHEM 111 : Principles of Chemistry. (3:3:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F
   PREREQUISITE:	Math 110 (or equivalent) or concurrent enrollment.
   RECOMMENDED:	High school chemistry, physics, and introductory calculus or concurrent enrollment in Math 112.
   DESCRIPTION:	Stoichiometry, kinetic-molecular theory, thermodynamics, states of matter, solutions and equilibria, electrochemistry, structure and bonding, chemical reactions, kinetics.
   NOTE:	Tutorial included.
   
   
   CHEM 112 : Principles of Chemistry. (3:3:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   CHEM 112 : Principles of Chemistry. (3:3:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	W
   PREREQUISITE:	Chem 111 or equivalent.
   DESCRIPTION:	Continuation of Chem 111.
   NOTE:	Tutorial included.
   
   
   CHEM 113 : Introductory General Chemistry Laboratory. (2:0:6)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   CHEM 113 : Introductory General Chemistry Laboratory. (2:0:6)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W
   PREREQUISITE:	Chem 112 or concurrent enrollment (preferred).
   DESCRIPTION:	Principles and techniques of chemical measurements. Concepts introduced in general chemistry lecture courses reinforced.
   
   
   CHEM 201 : Chemical Handling and Safe Laboratory Practices. (.5:1:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   CHEM 201 : Chemical Handling and Safe Laboratory Practices. (.5:1:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F 1st block, W 1st block, Sp
   PREREQUISITE:	Chem 113 or 223 or concurrent enrollment.
   DESCRIPTION:	Safe handling of chemicals and safe practices in chemistry laboratories.
   
   
   CHEM 227 : Introductory Analytical Chemistry. (4:2:6)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   CHEM 227 : Introductory Analytical Chemistry. (4:2:6)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, Sp
   PREREQUISITE:	Chem 113.
   DESCRIPTION:	Principles of quantitative analysis, introductory instrumental methods, and computer applications to chemical analysis.
   
   
   CHEM 351M : Organic Chemistry - Majors. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   CHEM 351M : Organic Chemistry - Majors. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F
   PREREQUISITE:	Chem 105, 111; or equivalents.
   DESCRIPTION:	Chemical bonds and molecular structure, conformation and configuration, functional classes, reactions and mechanisms, syntheses.
   NOTE:	For majors in chemistry and biochemistry.
   
   
   CHEM 352M : Organic Chemistry--Majors. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   CHEM 352M : Organic Chemistry--Majors. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	W
   PREREQUISITE:	Chem 351M or equivalent.
   DESCRIPTION:	Continuation of Chem 351M.
   
   
   CHEM 391 : Technical Writing Using Chemical Literature. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   CHEM 391 : Technical Writing Using Chemical Literature. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W
   PREREQUISITE:	Chem 227, 352.
   DESCRIPTION:	Intensive technical writing course based on chemical literature sources.
   NOTE:	Fulfills GE Advanced Writing requirement.
   
   
   CHEM 462 : Physical Chemistry. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   CHEM 462 : Physical Chemistry. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W
   PREREQUISITE:	Chem 227 or ChEn 263; Phscs 123 or concurrent enrollment.
   DESCRIPTION:	Quantum mechanics, group theory, atomic and molecular structure, spectroscopy, computational methods, statistical mechanics.
   NOTE:	May be taken before or after Chem 461.
   
   
   CHEM 495 : Senior Seminar. (1:1:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   CHEM 495 : Senior Seminar. (1:1:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W
   DESCRIPTION:	Research topics presented by faculty and visiting scientists. Completion of undergraduate portfolio.
   NOTE:	Required of all seniors in all chemistry and biochemistry degree programs the last semester in residence.
   
   
6. Complete the following:
   MATH 112 : Calculus 1. (4:5:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   MATH 112 : Calculus 1. (4:5:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
   PREREQUISITE:	Math 110 and 111 or equivalent.
   DESCRIPTION:	Differential and integral calculus: limits; continuity; the derivative and applications; extrema; the definite integral; fundamental theorem of calculus; L'Hopital's rule.
   NOTE:	Honors also.
   
   
   MATH 113 : Calculus 2. (4:5:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   MATH 113 : Calculus 2. (4:5:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
   PREREQUISITE:	Math 112 or equivalent.
   DESCRIPTION:	Techniques and applications of integration; sequences, series, convergence tests, power series; parametric equations; polar coordinates.
   NOTE:	Honors also.
   
   
   PHSCS 121 : Principles of Physics 1. (3:3:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   PHSCS 121 : Principles of Physics 1. (3:3:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
   PREREQUISITE:	Calculus or concurrent enrollment.
   DESCRIPTION:	Newtonian mechanics. Weekly lab.
   
   
   PHSCS 123 : Principles of Physics 2. (3:3:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   PHSCS 123 : Principles of Physics 2. (3:3:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
   PREREQUISITE:	Phscs 121.
   DESCRIPTION:	Waves, thermal physics, optics, special relativity, and introduction to modern physics. Weekly lab.
   
   
7. Complete three hours from the following:
   CHEM 354 : Organic Chemistry Laboratory--Majors. (2:0:6)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   CHEM 354 : Organic Chemistry Laboratory--Majors. (2:0:6)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
   PREREQUISITE:	Chem 352 or concurrent enrollment (preferred).
   DESCRIPTION:	Physical and chemical properties, manipulative skills, isolation and purification, characterization and identification, syntheses.
   
   
   CHEM 464 : Physical Chemistry Laboratory 1. (1:1:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   CHEM 464 : Physical Chemistry Laboratory 1. (1:1:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W
   PREREQUISITE:	Chem 227; 461 or concurrent enrollment.
   DESCRIPTION:	Experiments related to physical chemistry: thermodynamics and equilibria, phase transitions, kinetic-molecular theory, kinetics; computer manipulation of data, report preparation.
   NOTE:	May be taken before, after, or concurrent with Chem 465.
   
   
   CHEM 465 : Physical Chemistry Laboratory 2. (1:1:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   CHEM 465 : Physical Chemistry Laboratory 2. (1:1:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W
   PREREQUISITE:	Chem 227; Chem 462 or concurrent enrollment.
   DESCRIPTION:	Experiments related to physical chemistry: quantum mechanics, group theory, atomic and molecular structure, spectroscopy, computational methods, statistical mechanics; computer manipulation of data, report preparation.
   NOTE:	May be taken before, after, or concurrent with Chem 464.
   
   
   CHEM 497R : Undergraduate Special Problems. (.5-6:ARR:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   CHEM 497R : Undergraduate Special Problems. (.5-6:ARR:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
   PREREQUISITE:	Instructor's consent and Chem 201 or concurrent enrollment or special safety training.
   DESCRIPTION:	Undergraduate research experience.
   
   
8. Complete 10 hours from the following:
   BIO 100 : Principles of Biology. (3:3:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   BIO 100 : Principles of Biology. (3:3:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su; Honors also.
   DESCRIPTION:	Introductory course for general education students.
   
   
   CHEM 461 : Physical Chemistry. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   CHEM 461 : Physical Chemistry. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W
   PREREQUISITE:	Chem 227 or ChEn 263 or equivalent; Phscs 123 or concurrent enrollment.
   RECOMMENDED:	Math 302.
   DESCRIPTION:	Thermodynamics and equilibria, states of matter, kinetic-molecular theory, kinetics.
   NOTE:	May be taken before or after Chem 462.
   
   
   CHEM 481M : Biochemistry 1--Majors. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   CHEM 481M : Biochemistry 1--Majors. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F
   PREREQUISITE:	Chem 352; Biol 100 or equivalent.
   DESCRIPTION:	First-semester biochemistry. Molecular components of cells, chemical structure and function, enzymes, metabolic transformations, photosynthesis.
   NOTE:	For chemistry and biochemistry majors only.
   
   
   GEOL 101 : Introduction to Geology. (3:2:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   GEOL 101 : Introduction to Geology. (3:2:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
   DESCRIPTION:	Cultural focus on physical and environmental geology for nonscience majors; rocks and minerals. Field trips.
   NOTE:	Honors also.
   
   
   Or
   GEOL 111 : Physical Geology. (4:3:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   GEOL 111 : Physical Geology. (4:3:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W
   PREREQUISITE:	Math 112 or concurrent enrollment.
   DESCRIPTION:	Materials, structure, and surface features of the earth and the geologic processes involved in their development. Field trips and lab studies, use of aerial photos.
   
   
   MATH 302 : Mathematics for Engineering 1. (4:4:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   MATH 302 : Mathematics for Engineering 1. (4:4:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W
   PREREQUISITE:	Math 113 and passing grade on required preparatory exam taken during first week of class. (Practice exams available on class Website).
   DESCRIPTION:	Multivariable calculus, linear algebra, and numerical methods.
   
   
   MATH 334 : Ordinary Differential Equations. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   MATH 334 : Ordinary Differential Equations. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
   PREREQUISITE:	Math 113, 343.
   DESCRIPTION:	Methods and theory of ordinary differential equations.
   
   
   MATH 343 : Elementary Linear Algebra. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   MATH 343 : Elementary Linear Algebra. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
   PREREQUISITE:	Math 112 or 119.
   DESCRIPTION:	Linear systems, matrices, vectors and vector spaces, linear transformations, determinants, inner product spaces, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors.
   
   
   PHIL 423 : (Phil 423--Physcs 314) History and Philosophy of Science. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   PHIL 423 : (Phil 423--Physcs 314) History and Philosophy of Science. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W; Honors also.
   PREREQUISITE:	Phy S 100 or instructor's consent.
   DESCRIPTION:	Scientific explanation, concepts, and models. Philosophical assumptions and criteria for theory selection, as exemplified by historical development of basic ideas in science.
   
   
   PHSCS 140 : Electronics Lab. (1:1:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   PHSCS 140 : Electronics Lab. (1:1:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, Sp
   DESCRIPTION:	Introduction to analog and digital circuits.
   
   
   PHSCS 145 : Experimental Methods in Physics. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   PHSCS 145 : Experimental Methods in Physics. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	W, Su
   PREREQUISITE:	Phscs 121, 140.
   DESCRIPTION:	Introduction to physical measurement and analysis, optics, sensors, actuators, and computer-based data acquisition.
   
   
   PWS 150 : Environmental Biology. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   PWS 150 : Environmental Biology. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
   
   OFFERED:	F, W
   DESCRIPTION:	Conservation and management of natural resources concurrent with increasing socioeconomic and human population demands; factors such as soil, water, and air pollution, resources management, bioremediation, nutrient cycles, and global climate changes
   
   
9. Complete the Professional Education Component:
   • Complete the following:
     CPSE 402 : Educating Students with Disabilities in Secondary Classrooms. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     CPSE 402 : Educating Students with Disabilities in Secondary Classrooms. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
     PREREQUISITE:	Sc Ed 350 or concurrent enrollment; Sc Ed 276R or comparable major course.
     DESCRIPTION:	Issues, policies, and methods in teaching secondary students with disabilities in general education classrooms. Lab.
     
     
     IP&T 286 : Instructional Technology in Teaching. (1:1:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     IP&T 286 : Instructional Technology in Teaching. (1:1:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W, Sp
     DESCRIPTION:	Using instructional design, visual design, and differentiated staffing principles along with multimedia authoring systems, telecommunication, and other computer-based tools in the development of educational applications for secondary education settings.
     
     
     PHY S 276 : Exploration of Teaching. (4:4:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     PHY S 276 : Exploration of Teaching. (4:4:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     DESCRIPTION:

     Field-based initial teaching experience directed at helping prospective teachers experience demands and opportunities associated with teaching secondary students.
     
     
     PHY S 377 : Teaching Methods and Instruction. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     PHY S 377 : Teaching Methods and Instruction. (3:3:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W
     PREREQUISITE:	Phy S 276; fingerprint and FBI clearance.
     DESCRIPTION:	Developing meaningful and engaging instruction for secondary students; developing critical thinking, problem solving, literacy, and democratic character; assessing learner performance.
     
     
     PHY S 378 : Practicum in Secondary Education. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     PHY S 378 : Practicum in Secondary Education. (1:0:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W
     PREREQUISITE:	Concurrent enrollment in Phy S 377.
     DESCRIPTION:	Implementing meaningful and engaging instruction for secondary students; developing critical thinking, problem solving, literacy, and democratic character; assessing learner performance.
     
     
     SC ED 350 : Adolescent Development in an Education Context. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     SC ED 350 : Adolescent Development in an Education Context. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
     PREREQUISITE:	Sc Ed 276R or comparable major course.
     DESCRIPTION:	Adolescent development and its implications for integrated school culture, curriculum design, instructional practices, and assessment.
     
     
     SC ED 353 : Multicultural Education. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     SC ED 353 : Multicultural Education. (2:2:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
     PREREQUISITE:	Sc Ed 350 or concurrent enrollment; Sc Ed 276R or comparable major course.
     DESCRIPTION:	Designing and adapting instruction for diverse learners, collaborating with families, cultures, and communities in promoting and sustaining learning.
     
     
     SC ED 379 : Classroom Management. (1:1:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     SC ED 379 : Classroom Management. (1:1:0)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     
     OFFERED:	F, W, Sp, Su
     PREREQUISITE:	Concurrent enrollment in Sc Ed 377R and 378, or equivalent major courses.
     DESCRIPTION:	Current theory, research, and application in classroom management; creating positive teacher-student and peer relationships; developing optimal learning environments.
     
     

   Note: Fingerprinting and FBI clearance must be completed before entry into Phy S 377.

   • Complete 12 hours from one of the following:
     SC ED 476R : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Physical Science. (12:ARR:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Physical Science.
     SC ED 476R : Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Physical Science. (12:ARR:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     Secondary Student-Teaching Internship - Physical Science.

     OFFERED:	F, W
     PREREQUISITE:	Completion of all course work or departmental approval.
     DESCRIPTION:	Capstone, field-based, semester-long experience in teaching secondary students; demonstrating proficiency in all program standards. Seminar required.

     SC ED 496R : Academic Internship: Physical Sciences. (12:ARR:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     Academic Internship: Physical Sciences.
     SC ED 496R : Academic Internship: Physical Sciences. (12:ARR:ARR)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
     Academic Internship: Physical Sciences.

     PREREQUISITE:	Completion of all course work or departmental approval.
     DESCRIPTION:	Capstone, field-based, year-long experience in teaching secondary students; demonstrating proficiency in all program standards. Seminar required.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.

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