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Chemistry and Biochemistry |
Francis R. Nordmeyer, Chair
C-104 BNSN, PO Box 24672, (801) 378-6269
College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences Advisement Center
1116 TMCB, PO Box 26539, (801) 378-6270
All degree programs in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry are open enrollment. However, special limitations apply for teaching majors.
Chemistry is the study of matter, the changes undergone by matter, and the laws that govern the changes. Chemists study atoms as well as the structures and reactions of molecules. They also work to develop simplifying models (theories) that permit the correlation and explanation of observations about matter. Chemical principles are fundamental to the understanding of subjects ranging from the molecular basis of biology to the structure of rocks and minerals. Chemistry is an essential foundation in engineering disciplines, especially in chemical engineering, the electronics field, energy and environmental science, geology, pharmacy and medicine, and in virtually all manufacturing areas.
Chemistry is an active science that is vital to human existence. Energy needs, environmental concerns, and requirements for new materials all involve major contributions from chemists. Examples of the diverse areas of interest to chemists include gene splicing and DNA replication (biochemistry), synthesis of medicinal substances (organic chemistry), study of complex ions and radicals (inorganic chemistry), spectroscopic study of energy levels and molecular structures (physical chemistry), and analysis of contaminants or trace elements found in the atmosphere or the ocean (analytical chemistry).
Chemistry involves more than test tubes and beakers. It includes working with a variety of equipment and instruments such as mass spectrometers, calorimeters, chromatographs, ultracentrifuges, lasers, X-ray diffractometers, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometers.
Graduates in chemistry obtain positions in virtually every industry, and those who have imagination and intellectual curiosity are in particular demand. Chemistry is also an excellent preprofessional course of study for those interested in medicine, dentistry, law, and business. The chemistry curriculum is both rigorous and intellectually rewarding.
To receive a bachelor's degree a student must fill three groups of requirements: (1) general education requirements, (2) university requirements, and (3) major requirements.
Students should contact their college advisement center for information about general education courses that will also fill major requirements.
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Precollege Math (zero to one course)
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0–3.0 hours |
| First-Year Writing (one course) | 3.0 |
| Advanced Writing (one course) | 3.0 |
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Advanced Languages/Math/Music
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3–20.0 |
| Biological Science (one to two courses) | 3–6.0 |
| Physical Science (one to two courses) | 3–7.0 |
| American Heritage (one to two courses) | 3–6.0 |
| Wellness (one to three courses) | 1.5–2.0 |
| Civilization (two courses) | 6.0 |
| Arts and Letters (one course) | 3.0 |
| Natural Sciences (one course) | 3–4.0 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (one course) | 3.0 |
Note 1: For a complete list of courses that will fill each GE category, see the General Education section of the current class schedule.
Note 2: Additional information about general education requirements can be found in the General Education section of the current class schedule or this catalog.
| Religion | 14.0 |
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Upper-division hours
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40.0 |
| Residency | 30.0 |
| Hours needed to graduate | 120.0 |
Cumulative GPA must be at least 2.0.
Note: See the Graduation section of this catalog for more information.
Complete the major requirements listed for one of the folowing undergraduate degree programs.
| BA | Chemistry |
| BA | Chemistry Education |
| BS | Chemistry |
| BS | Biochemistry |
| Minors |
Chemistry
Chemistry Education |
Students should see the department office for help or information concerning the undergraduate programs.
Note: For the molecular biology program see the Molecular Biology section of this catalog. The molecular biology minor couples effectively with certain majors in this department.
| MS | Chemistry |
| MS | Biochemistry |
| PhD | Chemistry |
| PhD | Biochemistry |
For more information see the BYU 2000–2001 Graduate Catalog.
2 units of physical science, chemistry, and physics.
4 units of mathematics, consisting of 2.5 units of algebra, 1 unit of geometry, and 0.5 unit of trigonometry. This should qualify students to begin college mathematics with Math 112, analytic geometry and calculus.
Because mathematics provides the foundation for all work in the physical and mathematical sciences, particular attention is paid to high school preparation in this subject.
To decide which mathematics course should be taken first, contact the Mathematics Department, 292 TMCB, and request a mathematics placement test.
Kenneth W. Brighton, Carl J. Christensen, H. Tracy Hall, and Ida Tanner Hamblin scholarships are available to qualified chemistry majors.
This degree provides an excellent preparation for those individuals in preprofessional programs (e.g., medicine, dentistry, master of business administration, or law), and it also provides strong career alternatives in chemistry.
Note: Supporting courses suggested by most medical and dental schools are found in the Preprofessional Programs section of this catalog. The more rigorous chemistry, mathematics, and physics courses required for the chemistry majors will satisfy the minimum requirements listed there. Elective courses in biochemistry and in biological science are especially pertinent to these preprofessional programs.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.
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 Center and Certification Office.
Note: Chem 352 is prerequisite to 481. Chem 481 will also satisfy the advanced course requirements in item 12 below.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.
This is the preferred degree for chemistry majors (approved by the American Chemical Society) and those who desire an advanced degree (MS, PhD) in chemistry.
Note: With approval, certain other 300-level and above courses in the allied fields of physics, statistics, engineering, and biology may be taken to satisfy this requirement. Because of the importance of biochemistry, polymer chemistry, and materials science, courses in those areas should receive serious consideration by chemistry students.
Note: Elective courses, beyond the requirements above, should be selected in consultation with an advisor. The following should be given consideration: advanced chemistry, foreign languages (especially French, German, Japanese, and Russian), biological sciences, computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, statistics.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.
Students preparing for health-related fields (medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine) or those who desire an advanced degree (MS, PhD) in biochemistry, biology, or the health sciences receive excellent preparation from this degree program.
Note: With prior approval, many 400- and 500-level courses in botany, microbiology, and zoology will fill this requirement.
Note: Supporting courses suggested by most medical and dental schools are found in the Preprofessional Programs section of this catalog. The more rigorous chemistry, mathematics, and physics courses required for the chemistry majors will satisfy the minimum requirements listed there. Elective courses in biochemistry and in biological science are especially pertinent to these preprofessional programs.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.
Note: When all of the chemistry credit required for a minor is transferred from another school, at least one course in chemistry must be taken at BYU with a grade of C or better—or the student may request to take a standardized national exam covering advanced material required for the minor. Chemistry programs at some schools have been evaluated, and their credit is acceptable for the minor. No more than one course with a grade in the D range will be allowed.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.
Note: When all of the chemistry credit required for a minor is transferred from another school, at least one course in chemistry must be taken at BYU with a grade of C or better—or the student may request to take a standardized national exam covering advanced material required for the minor. Chemistry programs at some schools have been evaluated, and their credit is acceptable for the minor. No more than one course with a grade in the D range will be allowed.
*Hours include courses that may fulfill GE or university requirements.
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100. Elementary College Chemistry. (3:3:0) On dem. Independent Study also. Recommended: PhyS 100 or equivalent.
101. Introductory General Chemistry. (3:3:0) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: Math 97 or equivalent.
103. Introductory Chemistry Laboratory. (1:0:3) W Prerequisite: Chem 101 or equivalent.
105. General College Chemistry. (4:5:0) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: Math 110 (or equivalent) or concurrent enrollment.
106. General College Chemistry. (3:4:0) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: Chem 105 or equivalent.
107. General College Chemistry Laboratory. (1:0:3) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: Chem 106 or concurrent enrollment.
111. Principles of Chemistry. (3:3:1) F Prerequisite: Math 110 (or equivalent) or concurrent enrollment. Strongly recommended: high school chemistry, physics, and introductory calculus or concurrent enrollment in Math 112.
111H. Honors Principles of Chemistry. (4:3:4) F Prerequisite: Math 110 (or equivalent) or concurrent enrollment. Strongly recommended: high school chemistry, physics, and introductory calculus or concurrent enrollment in Math 112.
112. Principles of Chemistry. (3:3:2) W Prerequisite: Chem 111, 111H, or equivalent.
152. Introductory Organic Chemistry. (2:2:0) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: Chem 101 or adequate high school preparation in chemistry.
213. Introductory Inorganic Laboratory. (3:1:6) F, W Prerequisite: Chem 106 or concurrent enrollment in 112.
223. Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis. (4:2:6) F, Sp Prerequisite: Chem 106 or equivalent.
227. Introductory Analytical Chemistry. (4:2:6) F, Sp Prerequisite: Chem 213.
281. Introductory Biochemistry. (3:3:0) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: Chem 152 or equivalent.
351. Organic Chemistry. (3:3:0) F, W, Sp Prerequisite: Chem 107 or 213 or equivalent.
351M. Organic Chemistry—Majors. (3:3:0) F Prerequisite: Chem 107 or 213 or equivalent.
352. Organic Chemistry. (3:3:0) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: Chem 351 or equivalent.
352M. Organic Chemistry—Majors. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: Chem 351M or equivalent.
353. Organic Chemistry Laboratory— Nonmajors. (1–2:0:6) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: Chem 352 or concurrent enrollment.
354. Organic Chemistry Laboratory— Majors. (2:0:6) F, W, Sp Prerequisite: Chem 352 or concurrent enrollment.
391. Technical Writing Using Chemical Literature. (3:3:0) F, W Prerequisite: Chem 227, 352.
455. Synthesis and Qualitative Organic Analysis. (3:1:6) F Prerequisite: Chem 354; 501 or concurrent enrollment.
461. Physical Chemistry. (3:3:0) F, W Prerequisite: Chem 227 or ChEn 263 or equivalent; Phscs 221 or concurrent enrollment. Recommended: Math 343.
462. Physical Chemistry. (3:3:0) W, Sp Prerequisite: Chem 461.
464. Physical Chemistry Laboratory. (1–2:0:Arr.) F, W Prerequisite: Chem 227; 461, 501, or concurrent enrollment.
468. Biophysical Chemistry. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: Chem 461; 481 or concurrent registration.
481. Biochemistry 1. (3:3:0) F, W, Sp Prerequisite: Chem 352, Biol 130; or equivalent.
482. Biochemistry 2. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: Chem 481 or equivalent.
484. Biochemistry Laboratory/Proteins. (3:1:2) F, W Prerequisite: Chem 481 or equivalent.
486. Biochemistry Laboratory/Nucleic Acids. (2:0:2) F, W Prerequisite: Chem 482 or equivalent.
489. Structural Biochemistry. (3:3:0) F Prerequisite: Chem 481 or equivalent.
496R. Academic Internship: Chemistry and Biochemistry. (1—6:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: instructor's consent; Chem 501 or concurrent enrollment or special safety training.
497R. Undergraduate Special Problems. (1–6:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: instructor's consent and Chem 501 or concurrent enrollment or special safety training.
499R. Honors Thesis. (1–6:Arr.:Arr. ea.) F, W, Sp, Su Prerequisite: instructor's consent and Chem 501 or concurrent enrollment or special safety training.
501. Chemical Handling and Safe Laboratory Practices. (0.5:0.5:0) F, Sp
514. Inorganic Chemistry. (3:3:0) F Prerequisite: Chem 461; 462 or 468.
518. Inorganic Synthesis. (2:0:6) On dem. Prerequisite: Chem 501 or concurrent registration; Chem 514.
521. Instrumental Analysis Lecture. (2:2:0) F Prerequisite: Chem 464 or equivalent; Chem 501 or concurrent enrollment.
523. Instrumental Analysis Laboratory. (2:0:6) W Prerequisite: Chem 464 or equivalent; Chem 521.
552. Advanced Organic Chemistry. (3:3:0) F Prerequisite: Chem 351, 352, 461, 462.
553. Advanced Organic Chemistry. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: Chem 351, 352.
561. Chemical Thermodynamics. (3:3:0) F Prerequisite: Chem 461, 462.
563. Reaction Kinetics. (3:3:0) W alt. yr. Prerequisite: Chem 461, 462.
564. Nuclear Chemistry and Radiochemistry. (2–3:3:0) W alt. yr. Prerequisite: Chem 461, 462.
565. Introduction to Quantum Chemistry. (3:3:0) F Prerequisite: Chem 461, 462.
569. Fundamentals of Spectroscopy. (3:3:0) W alt yr. Prerequisite: Chem 461; 462 or 468; Chem 523 or equivalent.
581. Advanced Biochemical Methodology 1. (3:3:0) F Prerequisite: Chem 482 or equivalent.
583. Advanced Biochemical Methodology 2. (3:3:0) W Prerequisite: Chem 482 or equivalent.
594R. General Seminar. (0.5:1:0 ea.) F, W
596R. Special Topics in Chemistry. (1–3:3:0 ea.) On dem. Prerequisite: Chem 351, 352; Chem 367 or 461.
For 600- and 700-level courses, see the BYU 2000–2001 Graduate Catalog.
Boerio-Goates, Juliana (1981) BA, Seton Hill Coll., 1975; MS, PhD, U. of Michigan, 1977, 1979.
Dalley, Nelson Kent (1968) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1960, 1964; PhD, U. of Texas, Austin, 1968.
Eatough, Delbert J. (1971) BS, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1964, 1967.
Farnsworth, Paul B. (1981) BS, Brigham Young U., 1977; PhD, U. of Wisconsin, Madison.
Goates, Steven R. (1981) BS, Brigham Young U., 1976; MS, PhD, U. of Michigan, 1977, 1981.
Grant, David M. (1986) BS, PhD, U. of Utah, 1954, 1958.
Hansen, Lee Duane (1972) BS, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1962, 1965.
Lamb, John D. (1985) BS, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1971, 1978.
Lee, Milton L. (1976) BA, U. of Utah, 1971; PhD, Indiana U., 1975.
Mangelson, Nolan F. (1969) AS, Snow Coll., 1959; BS, Utah State U., 1961; MS, Brigham Young U., 1963; PhD, U. of California, Berkeley, 1967.
Nordmeyer, Francis R. (1972) BA, Wabash Coll., 1961; MA, Wesleyan U., 1964; PhD, Stanford U., 1967.
Owen, Noel L. (1987) BSc, U. of Wales, 1960; PhD, Cambridge U., England, 1964; DSc, U. of Wales, 1983.
Pugmire, Ronald J. (1986) BS, Idaho State U., 1959; PhD, U. of Utah, 1966.
Robins, Morris J. (1986) BA, U. of Utah, 1961; PhD, Arizona State U., 1965.
Watt, Gerald D. (1989) BA, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1962, 1966.
Woolley, Earl M. (1970) BS, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1966, 1969.
Zimmerman, S. Scott (1978) BS, Brigham Young U., 1969; PhD, Florida State U., 1973.
Andrus, Merritt B. (1997) BS, Brigham Young U., 1986; PhD, U. of Utah, 1991.
Berges, David A. (1994) BS, Evansville Coll., 1963; PhD, Indiana U., 1967.
Dearden, David V. (1994) BS, Brigham Young U., 1983; PhD, California Inst. of Technology, 1989.
Elton, Terry S.(1995) BS, Weber State U., 1981; PhD, Washington State U., 1986.
Fleming, Steven A. (1985) BS, U. of Utah, 1978; PhD, U. of Wisconsin, Madison, 1984.
Graves, Steven W. (1998) BA, U. of Utah, 1969; MPhil, PhD, Yale U., 1972, 1978.
Kuchar, Marvin C. J. (1979) AA, Eastern Arizona Coll., 1955; BS, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1957, 1963.
Shirts, Randall B. (1991) BS, Brigham Young U., 1972; AM, PhD, Harvard U., 1978, 1979.
Simmons, Daniel L. (1989) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1978, 1980; PhD, U. of Wisconsin, Madison, 1986.
Asplund, Matthew C. (2000) BS, Brigham Young U., 1992; PhD, U. of California, Berkeley, 1998.
Harrison, Roger G. (1995) BS, Utah State U., 1986; PhD, U. of Utah, 1993.
Kaspar, Roger L.(1995) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1985, 1986; PhD, U. Of Washington, 1991.
Peterson, Matt A.(1995) BS, Utah State U., 1987; PhD, U. Of Arizona, 1992.
Savage, Paul B. (1995) BS, Brigham Young U., 1988; PhD, U. of Wisconsin, 1993.
Willardson, Barry M. (1996) BA, Brigham Young U., 1984; PhD, Purdue U., 1990.
Woodfield, Brian F. (1997) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1986, 1988; PhD, U. of California, Berkeley, 1995.
Cannon, John Francis (1970) BS, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1965, 1969.
Hinshaw, Barbara C. (1989) BA, Westminster Coll., 1966; MS, U. of Utah, 1969.
Brown, Philip R. (1999) BS, PhD, Brigham Young U., 1982, 1986.
Bills, James L. (1963) BS, U. of Utah, 1958; PhD, Massachusetts Inst. of Technology, 1963.
Blackham, Angus Udell (1952) BA, Brigham Young U., 1949; MA, PhD, U. of Cincinnati, 1950, 1952.
Bradshaw, Jerald S. (1966) BS, U. of Utah, 1955; PhD, U. of California, Los Angeles, 1963.
Broadbent, H. Smith (1946) BS, Brigham Young U., 1942; PhD, Iowa State U. of Science and Technology, 1946.
Butler, Eliot A. (1956) BS, PhD, California Inst. of Technology, 1952, 1956.
Cluff, Coran L. (1960) BS, Northern Arizona U., 1952; MS, PhD, U. of Michigan, 1955, 1961.
Goates, J. Rex (1947) BS, Brigham Young U., 1942; PhD, U. of Wisconsin, Madison, 1947.
Gubler, Clark J. (1958) BA, Brigham Young U., 1939; MA, Utah State U., 1941; PhD, U. of California, Berkeley, 1945.
Hall, H. Tracy (1955) BS, MS, PhD, U. of Utah, 1942, 1943, 1948.
Hawkins, Richard T. (1959) BA, Brigham Young U., 1951; PhD, U. of Illinois, 1959.
Izatt, Reed M. (1956) BS, Utah State U., 1951; PhD, Pennsylvania State U., 1954.
Mangum, John H. (1963) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1957, 1959; PhD, U. of Washington, 1963.
Nelson, K. LeRoi (1956) BS, Utah State U., 1948; PhD, Purdue U., 1952.
Ott, J. Bevan (1960) BS, MS, Brigham Young U., 1955, 1956; PhD, U. of California, Berkeley, 1959.
Paul, Edward G. (1965) BS, PhD, U. of Utah, 1958, 1962.
Smith, Marvin A. (1966) BS, Utah State U., 1960; MS, PhD, U. of Wisconsin, Madison, 1962, 1964.
Snow, Richard L. (1957) BS, PhD, U. of Utah, 1953, 1957.
Swensen, Albert D. (1947) BA, MA, Brigham Young U., 1937, 1938; PhD, Louisiana State U., New Orleans, 1941.
Thorne, James M. (1966) BA, Utah State U., 1961; PhD, U. of California, Berkeley, 1966.
Vernon, Leo P. (1970) BA, Brigham Young U., 1948; PhD, Iowa State U. of Science and Technology, 1951.
Wilson, Byron J. (1965) BS, Idaho State U., 1955; MA, Southern Illinois U. 1958; PhD, U. of Washington, 1961.
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