I. ASCRC Symbolic Systems Request (3/5/14)
Use to request or renew the general Group III Exception: Symbolic Systems for degree
programs or options. Please complete a separate form for each degree requesting the
exception.
Degree or Degree
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Option*
*For options include all degree requirements followed by the
option requirements.
Dept/Program
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Approved Symbolic
One course in Mathematical Science at 162 level or above
System(s)
Students may opt to complete the symbolic systems requirement
with M172, M273, M311 or other math course.
II. Endorsement/Approvals
Complete the form and obtain signatures before submitting to Faculty Senate Office
Please type / print name Signature
Date
Requestor
Chris Palmer
Phone / Email
christopher.palmer@umontana.edu
Program Chair
Chris Palmer
Dean
Chris Comer
III: Justification Please explain why the program of study requires over 48 credits for a
first baccalaureate degree:
This degree has been approved as an extended major on account of professional expectations
outlined by the American Chemical Society and as evident in chemistry BS degree programs at
other US institutions.
IV. Degree Requirements: (1) List all courses required for the major and the credits
earned. Courses that apply toward the 48-credit threshold include all requirements for the
primary major and designated pre-requisite courses (2) Subtract general education credits
fulfilled by these requirements. Example: If a major requires PHSX 205N-208N (totaling 10
credits), only 4 credits apply towards the 48 credit threshold since 6 credits are needed to fulfill
general education group XI (Natural Sciences).
Lower Division Core Requirements
CHMY 141N College Chemistry I
5 Cr.
CHMY 143N College Chemistry II
5 Cr.
CHMY 221
Organic Chemistry I
3 Cr.
CHMY 222
Organic Chemistry I Lab
2 Cr.
CHMY 223
Organic Chemistry II
3 Cr.
CHMY 224
Organic Chemistry II Lab
2 Cr.
PHSX 215 N Fundamentals of Physics with Calculus I (Gen Ed Grp XI Nat. Sci.)
4 Cr.
PHSX 216 N Fundamentals of Physics with Calc. Lab (Gen Ed Grp XI Nat. Sci.)
1 Cr.
PHSX 217 N Fundamentals of Physics with Calculus II
4 Cr.
PHSX 218 N Fundamentals of Physics with Calc. Lab II (Gen Ed Grp XI Nat. Sci.) 1 Cr.
M 171
Calculus I (Gen Ed grp II Mathematics)
4 Cr.
M 172
Calculus II
4 Cr.
M 273
Multivariable Calculus
4 Cr.
CSCI 172
Intro. to Computer Modeling
3 Cr.
Subtotal (less 6 group XI credits and 3 group II credits)
40 Cr.
Upper Division Core
CHMY 302E
Chemistry Literature and Science Writing (Gen Ed – Grp VIII Ethics and
Upper div. writing requirement)
3 Cr.
CHMY 311
Analytical Chem. – Quantitative Analysis
4 Cr.
CHMY 371
Physical Chem. – Quantum Chem. & Spectroscopy
4 Cr.
CHMY 373
Physical Chem. – Kinetics & Thermodynamics
4 Cr.
CHMY 401
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
3 Cr.
CHMY 402
Advanced Inorganic Chem. Lab
2 Cr.
CHMY 403
Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry
3 Cr.
CHMY 421
Advanced Instrument Analysis
4 Cr.
BCH 480
Advanced Biochemistry I
3 Cr.
BCH 486
Biochemistry Research Lab
3 Cr.
M 311
Ordinary Differential Equations
3 Cr.
Subtotal (less 3 group VIII credits)
33 Cr.
Major Electives
Complete 15 credits (plus at least 6 credits as a substitute for the Modern and Classical
Language requirement) of advanced chemistry electives.
Subtotal (for students not completing language credits)
21 Cr.
Total (less 6 group XI credits and 3 group VIII credits)
93 Cr.
Modern and Classical Languages
This requirement is optional. Two advanced elective courses worth at least 3 credits each
may be substituted with approval of adviser.
Complete 10 credits of modern foreign language.
10 Cr.
Total Credits (Excluding General Education Credits): 93
V. Option Requirements:
Total Credits (Excluding General Education Credits): 93
Please note: Programs granted a symbolic-systems exception to the general education modern and
classical languages requirement will have to reapply every four years to keep the exception. The
application will require an up-to-date accounting showing that the 48-credit threshold is exceeded.