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 - Chemistry; Forensic Chemistry Option
Option*
*For options include all degree requirements followed by the
option requirements.
Dept/Program
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Approved Symbolic
M 162 Applied Calculus or M 171 Calculus I (or any course for
System(s)
which M 162 or M 171 is a prerequisite)
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 as
evident in forensic 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
CHMY 143N
CHMY 221
CHMY 222
CHMY 223
CHMY 224
PHSX 215 N
PHSX 216 N
PHSX 217 N
PHSX 218 N
M 171
M 172
College Chemistry I
College Chemistry II
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry I Lab
Organic Chemistry II
Organic Chemistry II Lab
Fundamentals of Physics with Calculus I (Gen Ed Grp XI Nat. Sci.)
Fundamentals of Physics with Calc. Lab (Gen Ed Grp XI Nat. Sci.)
Fundamentals of Physics with Calculus II
Fundamentals of Physics with Calc. Lab II (Gen Ed Grp XI Nat. Sci.)
Calculus I (Gen Ed grp II Mathematics)
Calculus II
Subtotal (less 3 group II and 6 group XI credits)
5 Cr.
5 Cr.
3 Cr.
2 Cr.
3 Cr.
2 Cr.
4 Cr.
1 Cr.
4 Cr.
1 Cr.
4 Cr.
4 Cr.
29 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 360
Applied Physical Chemistry
3 Cr.
CHMY 401
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
3 Cr.
CHMY 421
Advanced Instrument Analysis
4 Cr.
BCH 480
Advanced Biochemistry I
3 Cr.
BCH 482
Advanced Biochemistry II
3 Cr.
Subtotal (less 3 group VIII credits)
20 Cr.
Total (less 3 group II, 6 group XI credits and 3 group VIII credits)
49 Cr.
Total Credits (Excluding General Education Credits): 49
V. Option Requirements:
COMX 111A - Intro to Public Speaking (Gen Ed Grp IV- Expressive Arts)
SOCI 211S - Introduction to Criminology (Gen Ed Grp VII– Social Sciences)
BIOB 160N Principles of Living Systems
BIOB 260 - Cellular and Molecular Biology
CJUS 125N - Fund of Forensic Science
SOCI 221 - Criminal Justice System
STAT 451 - Statistical Methods I
STAT 457 - Computer Data Analysis I
CHMY 488 - Forensic Research or CHMY 498 - Internship/Cooperative Educ
CHMY 489 Forensic Research Seminar 1 Credit
3 Cr.
3 Cr.
4 Cr.
4 Cr.
3 Cr.
3 Cr.
3 Cr.
1 Cr.
3 Cr.
Electives from BIOB 440 - Biological Electron Microscopy, CHMY 465 - Organic
11 Cr
Spectroscopy, CHMY 466 - FT-NMR Optn for Undrgrd Rsrch, CHMY 542 - Separation
Science, CJUS 488 - Foren Sci: Beyond Crime Lab, PHAR 110N - Use & Abuse of Drugs, up
to 5 credits of modern classical language.
Total Credits (Excluding General Education Credits): 32
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.