Chapter 12 — Academic Programs and Courses
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Department of Chemistry
and Biochemistry
Degree Requirements
Chemistry
Bachelor of Science
College of Arts and Sciences
Science/Nursing Building, Room 339
Phone: (208) 426-3000
http://chemistry.boisestate.edu
Fax: (208) 426-1311 or (208) 426-3027
E-mail: chemistry@chem.boisestate.edu
Chair and Professor: Clifford LeMaster. Professors: Mercer, Russell, Schimpf,
Shadle. Associate Professors: Bammel, Charlier, Warner. Assistant Professors:
Brown, Cornell, Lee, McDougal, Peloquin. Special Lecturers: Force,
Hammond, LeMaster, McCormick, Thie.
Degrees Offered
• B.S. in Chemistry, ACS certified Biochemistry Emphasis
• B.S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry Emphasis
• B.S. in Chemistry, Business Emphasis
• B.S. in Chemistry, Forensics Emphasis
• B.S. in Chemistry, General Emphasis
• B.S. in Chemistry, Geochemistry Emphasis
• B.S. in Chemistry, Pre-Medical Emphasis
• B.S. in Chemistry, Professional Emphasis
• B.S. in Chemistry, Secondary Education
• Minor in Chemistry
Department Statement
The goal of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is to provide
degree candidates with a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of
chemistry, interwoven with training in up-to-date procedures and state-of-theart instrumentation.
By choosing from a variety of courses and emphases, a Boise State graduate
with a degree in chemistry will be prepared to enter graduate school, enter
medical or other professional school, teach in high school, or work as a
chemist in a variety of careers.
The chemistry curriculum of Boise State offers students an education based
on the employment requirements of industry, educational institutions, and
government agencies, while emphasizing the individual needs and capabilities
of each student. The faculty of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
recognizes that students are most successful if their training has prepared
them for a specific career field, but also recognizes that a broad background
affords students the best opportunity for a future career.
Boise State offers six emphases (Biochemistry, Business, Forensic Science,
General, Geochemistry, and Pre-Medical) and two ACS certified emphases
(Professional and Biochemistry) in the Bachelor of Science degree in
Chemistry. In addition, the department offers the Chemistry, Secondary
Education Bachelor of Science degree (described later). The various
emphases offered prepare students for a number of different career directions
while all provide an excellent basic background in the entire chemistry field.
The ACS certified emphases add the distinction of meeting the rigorous
standards of the American Chemical Society. All chemistry degree options
require a full sequence of calculus, one year of calculus-based physics, and
one year of faculty-directed research.
Course Number and Title
ENGL 101-102 Introduction to College Writing and Research
Area I core course in one field
Area I core course in a second field
Area I core course in a third field
Area I core course in any field
3
3
3
3
Area II — see page 44 for list of approved courses
Area II core course in one field
Area II core course in a second field
Area II core course in a third field
Area II core course in any field
3
3
3
3
Area III
Area III requirements are automatically met by specific courses
included in the major requirements below.
CHEM 111, 111L-112, 112L General Chemistry I & II with Labs
CHEM 211, 212 Analytical Chemistry I and Lab
CHEM 307, 308-309, 310 Organic Chemistry I & II with Labs
CHEM 321, 322 Physical Chemistry Lecture
CHEM 323, 324 Advanced Chemistry Laboratory I and II
CHEM 495 Directed Research in Chemistry
CHEM 498 Seminar
8
5
10
6
4
2
2
MATH 170 Calculus I
MATH 175 Calculus II
MATH 275 Multivariable and Vector Calculus
4
4
4
PHYS 211, 211L, 212, 212L Physics I & II with Calculus and Labs
10
ACS certified Biochemistry Emphasis
BIOL 191 General Biology I
BIOL 301 Cell Biology
BIOL 343 Genetics Lecture
4
3
3
CHEM 401 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 411 Analytical Chemistry II
CHEM 431, 432, 433 Biochemistry I, II and Lab
3
3
8
Electives to total 128 credits
15
Total
128
Biochemistry Emphasis
BIOL 191 General Biology I
BIOL 301 Cell Biology
BIOL 343 Genetics Lecture
4
3
3
CHEM 431, 432, 433 Biochemistry I, II and Lab
8
One or more additional courses chosen from the following for a
minimum of 3 credits:
CHEM 422 Advanced Topics in Chemistry
CHEM 440 Spectrometric Identification
3
18
Total
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Area I — see page 44 for list of approved courses
Electives to total 128 credits
92
Credits
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Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Chemistry (continued)
Chemistry (continued)
Business Emphasis
Pre-Medical Emphasis
ACCT 205 Introduction to Financial Accounting
ACCT 206 Introduction to Managerial Accounting
3
3
BUSSTAT 207 Statistical Techniques for Decision Making I OR
MATH 254 Applied Statistics with Computers
3-4
*ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics
*ECON 202 Principles of Microeconomics
(3)
(3)
BIOL 191-192 General Biology I and II
BIOL 301 Cell Biology
BIOL 343 Genetics Lecture
8
3
3
CHEM 431, 432, 433 Biochemistry I, II and Lab
8
3
GENBUS 202 The Legal Environment of Business
3
One or more additional courses chosen from the following for a
minimum of 3 credits:
CHEM 422 Advanced Topics in Chemistry
CHEM 440 Spectrometric Identification
Upper-division courses in Economics or Accounting (at least two
12
Electives to total 128 credits
* Satisfies area II core requirements
areas)
14
Total
Upper-division electives to total 40 credits
Electives to total 128 credits
4
10-11
Total
128
Forensics Emphasis
128
Professional Emphasis
CHEM 401 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 411 Analytical Chemistry II
CHEM 412 Advanced Chemistry Laboratory III
CHEM 431 Biochemistry I
3
3
2
3
BIOL 191 General Biology I
BIOL 301 Cell Biology
BIOL 343 Genetics Lecture
BIOL 447 Forensic Biology
4
3
3
3
One or more additional courses chosen from the following for a
minimum of 3 credits:
CHEM 422 Advanced Topics in Chemistry
CHEM 440 Spectrometric Identification
3
CHEM 431, 432, 433 Biochemistry I, II and Lab
CHEM 440 Spectrometric Identification
8
3
Upper-division electives to total 40 credits
2
CJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice
CJ 375 Law of Criminal Evidence
3
3
Electives to total 128 credits
9
Total
Electives to total 128 credits
23
Total
128
NOTE: Recommended electives are foreign language, upper-division mathematics, upper-division
chemistry, upper-division physics, advanced topics in chemistry, and life science courses.
128
Chemistry Minor
General Emphasis
Course Number and Title
Credits
CHEM 401 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 411 Analytical Chemistry II
CHEM 412 Advanced Chemistry Laboratory III
3
3
2
One or more additional courses chosen from the following for a
minimum of 3 credits:
CHEM 422 Advanced Topics in Chemistry
CHEM 440 Spectrometric Identification
3
Upper-division electives to total 40 credits
5
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The Chemistry, Secondary Education program combines content knowledge,
theories of learning and human development, study of curriculum, and
methodology, to help students develop the knowledge, skills and dispositions
essential for success in secondary school teaching. The program is grounded
in the conceptual framework of the Professional Educator. Professional
educators adjust their teaching approaches and learning environment to the
needs and backgrounds of their students. Candidates who complete this
program have demonstrated evidence of meeting the Idaho Beginning Teacher
Standards and are eligible for recommendation for state certification.
Students wishing to pursue this degree must meet the requirements and
standards for admission to teacher education, which are described fully under
the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Foundational Studies or at
http://education.boisestate.edu. Students must meet all knowledge, skill, and
disposition requirements to remain in the program.
Electives to total 128 credits
Total
Total
128
Geochemistry Emphasis
CHEM 401 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 411 Analytical Chemistry II
3
3
GEOS 100 Fundamentals of Geology
GEOS 300 Earth Materials
GEOS 425 Geochemistry
Two additional upper-division courses in Geology
3
4
3
6
Upper-division electives to total 40 credits
1
Electives to total 128 credits
16
Total
CHEM 111, 111L-112, 112L General Chemistry I & II with Labs
CHEM 211, 212 Analytical Chemistry I and Lab
CHEM 307, 308-309 Organic Chemistry I and II and Lab
8
5
8
21
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Course Offerings
Chemistry, Secondary Education
Bachelor of Science
Course Number and Title
See page 63 for a definition of the course-numbering system.
Credits
ENGL 101-102 Introduction to College Writing and Research
6
Area I — see page 44 for list of approved courses
Area I core course in one field
Area I core course in a second field
Area I core course in a third field
Area I core course in any field
3
3
3
3
Area II — see page 44 for list of approved courses
ED-CIFS 201 Foundations of Education
Area II core course in a second field
Area II core course in a third field
Area II core course in any field
3
3
3
3
Area III
Area III requirements are automatically met by specific courses
included in the major requirements below.
BIOL 191-192 General Biology I and II
8
CHEM 111, 111L-112, 112L General Chemistry I & II with Labs
CHEM 211, 212 Analytical Chemistry I and Lab
CHEM 307, 308-309, 310 Organic Chemistry I & II with Labs
CHEM 321, 322 Physical Chemistry Lecture
CHEM 323 Advanced Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 431 Biochemistry I
8
5
10
6
2
3
*ED-CIFS 301 Teaching Experience I
*ED-CIFS 302 Learning and Instruction
*ED-CIFS 401 Professional Year — Teaching Experience II
*ED-CIFS 404 Teaching Secondary Science
*ED-LTCY 444 Content Literacy for Secondary Students
*ED-SPED 350 Teaching Students with Exceptional Needs at the
Secondary Level
*Teaching Experience III/IV
1
4
2
3
3
3
16
NOTE: *You must apply for admission to secondary teacher education in order to
enroll in these upper-division education courses.
Completion of all requirements for graduation with a secondary education option may
require more than 128 credit hours. See “Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and
Foundational Studies” for more information.
EDTECH 202 Educational Technology: Classroom Applications
3
MATH 170 Calculus I
MATH 175 Calculus II
MATH 275 Multivariable and Vector Calculus
4
4
4
PHYS 211, 211L-212, 212L Physics I & II with Calculus and Labs
10
Total
129
Chemistry Teaching Endorsement
Course Number and Title
Credits
CHEM 111, 111L-112, 112L General Chemistry I & II with Labs
CHEM 301, 302 Survey of Organic Chemistry and Lab
8
5
Courses in analytical, physical, inorganic, or biochemistry
8
Total
21
CHEM — Chemistry
Lower Division
CHEM 99 PREPARATION FOR CHEMISTRY (2-0-0). Preparation
course for students who intend to take CHEM 105 or CHEM 111 and who
have not taken a prior chemistry course in high school. Introduction to basic
chemistry concepts with emphasis on problem solving. PREREQ: MATH 25 or
satisfactory placement score.
CHEM 100 CONCEPTS OF CHEMISTRY (3-3-4)(S)(Area III). Acquaint
students with chemistry and its relationship to other fields of study and
modern life. Students who have received credit for CHEM 102 or CHEM 112
may not receive credit for CHEM 100.
CHEM 101 ESSENTIALS OF CHEMISTRY I (3-0-3)(Area III). First
semester of a sequence course designed primarily for health science majors
or students who need an introductory chemistry course prior to taking CHEM
111. Basic concepts of inorganic and physical chemistry are covered. PREREQ:
MATH 25 or satisfactory placement score. COREQ: CHEM 101L.
CHEM 101L ESSENTIALS OF CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (0-3-1)
(Area III). Lab to accompany CHEM 101. COREQ: CHEM 101.
CHEM 102 ESSENTIALS OF CHEMISTRY II (3-0-3)(Area III).
Continuation of CHEM 101 to include basic concepts of organic and
biochemistry. PREREQ: CHEM 101. COREQ: CHEM 102L.
CHEM 102L ESSENTIALS OF CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (0-3-1)
(Area III). Lab to accompany CHEM 102. COREQ: CHEM 102.
CHEM 105 ACCELERATED ESSENTIALS OF CHEMISTRY (4-0-4).
Chemistry and its importance to fields of study in health sciences. Basic
concepts of inorganic and organic chemistry and biochemistry. Assumes
that students without one year of high school chemistry have completed a
semester preparative course such as CHEM 99 or CHEM 100. PREREQ: MATH
25 or satisfactory placement score. COREQ: CHEM 105L.
CHEM 105L ACCELERATED ESSENTIALS OF CHEMISTRY
LABORATORY (0-3-1). Lab to accompany CHEM 105. COREQ: CHEM 105.
CHEM 111 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (3-0-3)(Area III). The first semester
of a one-year sequence course. A thorough study of the fundamentals of
chemistry, including atomic and molecular structure, stoichiometry, chemical
reactions in solutions, gases, thermochemistry, basic quantum theory,
chemical periodicity, and elementary chemical bonding. CHEM 111 assumes
that students without one year of high school chemistry have completed
a semester preparative course (see CHEM 99). PREREQ: MATH 143 or
MATH 147 or successful completion of the CHEM 111 Math exam. COREQ:
CHEM 111L.
CHEM 111L GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (0-3-1)(Area III).
Lab to accompany CHEM 111. COREQ: CHEM 111.
CHEM 112 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (3-0-3)(Area III). A continuation
of CHEM 111 to include intermolecular forces, thermodynamics, chemical
kinetics, chemical equilibrium in solution, acids and bases, oxidationreduction, electrochemistry, and complex ions. PREREQ: CHEM 111 and
CHEM 111L. COREQ: CHEM 112L.
CHEM 112L GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (0-3-1)
(Area III). Lab to accompany CHEM 112. COREQ: CHEM 112.
CHEM 115 MATERIALS SCIENCE CHEMISTRY (3-3-4)(F)(Area III).
Chemistry and physics as they are applied to the electronics and
semiconductor industry. PREREQ: MATH 25 or satisfactory placement score.
CHEM 211 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY I (3-0-3)(S). Study of the
equilibrium relationships and methods used in gravimetric, volumetric, and
some instrumental analysis. PREREQ: CHEM 112, CHEM 112L, MATH 143 and
MATH 144 or MATH 147 or equivalent.
CHEM 212 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (0-5-2)
(S). Practical application of analytical techniques through analysis of
unknown samples using gravimetric, volumetric, and instrumental methods.
PRE/ COREQ: CHEM 211.
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CHEM 286 DIRECTED READING IN CHEMISTRY (1-0-1). An individual
study of a topic in chemistry arranged by the student in conjunction with a
supervising member of the chemistry faculty. May be repeated for credit.
CHEM 386 DIRECTED READING IN CHEMISTRY (1-0-1). An individual
study of a topic in chemistry arranged by the student in conjunction with a
supervising member of the chemistry faculty. May be repeated for credit.
CHEM 288 HISTORY OF CHEMISTRY: PREHISTORIC TO 1600 (3-0-3)
(Offered on demand). Origins of chemistry from alchemy to modern
chemistry in the Arab, Chinese, Hindu, and western world. Includes early
writers and Iatrochemistry.
CHEM 396 RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY (Variable Credit). An
individual laboratory research project in chemistry arranged by the student
in conjunction with a supervising member of the chemistry faculty. May be
repeated for credit.
CHEM 289 HISTORY OF CHEMISTRY: 1600 TO PRESENT (3-0-3)
(Offered on demand). Chemistry from 1600 to the present. Includes the
major figures and the major chemical theories of the period.
CHEM 401 ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (3-0-3)(F). Atomic
structure, molecular structure using valence bond and molecular orbital
theories, solid state chemistry, elementary group theory, transition metal
coordination chemistry and spectroscopy, organometallic chemistry, acid/
base theory, and redox chemistry. PREREQ: CHEM 322 or PERM/INST.
CHEM 296 RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY (Variable Credit). An
individual laboratory research project in chemistry arranged by the student
in conjunction with a supervising member of the chemistry faculty. May be
repeated for credit.
Upper Division
CHEM 301 SURVEY OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (3-0-3)(F/S). For
students expecting to take only one semester of organic chemistry. An
overview of organic chemistry covering the fundamental principles
of nomenclature, reactions, synthesis, mechanisms, stereochemistry,
spectroscopy, lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates. PREREQ: CHEM 111-112,
CHEM 112L. COREQ: CHEM 302.
CHEM 302 SURVEY OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY (1-3-2)
(F/S). Basic organic laboratory techniques, simple organic syntheses, and an
introduction to spectroscopic techniques. One three-hour laboratory and one
hour of recitation per week. COREQ: CHEM 301.
CHEM 307 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I (3-0-3)(F). For students expecting to
take two semesters of organic chemistry. More in-depth treatment of structure
and bonding in organic molecules, mechanisms of organic reactions,
chemical transformations of some of the functional groups of organic
chemistry, synthesis, and determination of chemical structures. PREREQ:
CHEM 111-112, CHEM 112L. COREQ: CHEM 308.
CHEM 308 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (1-3-2)(F). Lab
to accompany CHEM 307. Introduction to organic laboratory techniques,
spectroscopic methods and organic syntheses. One three-hour laboratory and
one hour of recitation per week. COREQ: CHEM 307.
CHEM 411 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY II (3-0-3)(F). Advanced analytical
methodology with a focus on modern chemical instrumentation, signal
processing, and error analysis. PREREQ: CHEM 212 and CHEM 322.
CHEM 412 ADVANCED CHEMISTRY LABORATORY III (0-6-2)(S). A
continuation of CHEM 324. PREREQ: CHEM 324. PRE/COREQ: CHEM 411.
CHEM 422 ADVANCED TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY (1-3 credits)
(On demand). Selected advanced topics from chemistry such as mass
spectrometry, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, radiochemistry,
environmental chemistry, and polymer chemistry. May be repeated for credit.
PREREQ: CHEM 322 or PERM/INST.
CHEM 431 BIOCHEMISTRY I (3-0-3)(F). A study of the chemistry of
biologically important compounds and an introduction to metabolism.
PREREQ: CHEM 301 or CHEM 309.
CHEM 432 BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY (0-6-2)(F/S). Identification,
isolation, and reactions of biologically important compounds. PREREQ:
CHEM 431.
CHEM 433 BIOCHEMISTRY II (3-0-3)(S). The function of biological
compounds, including intermediary metabolism and synthesis of proteins.
Cellular control mechanisms of these processes are integrated into the
material. PREREQ: CHEM 431.
CHEM 440 SPECTROMETRIC IDENTIFICATION (3-0-3)(S).
Identification of compounds using modern spectrometric techniques.
PREREQ: CHEM 309 and CHEM 321.
CHEM 309 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (3-0-3)(S). A continuation of CHEM
307, covering additional functional groups and advanced topics in organic
chemistry. PREREQ: CHEM 307. PRE/COREQ: CHEM 310.
CHEM 441 SPECTROMETRIC IDENTIFICATION LABORATORY
(0-3-1)(S). Laboratory course to accompany CHEM 440. PREREQ: CHEM 310.
COREQ: CHEM 440.
CHEM 310 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (1-3-2)(S). Lab
to accompany CHEM 309. More advanced organic laboratory techniques,
syntheses, organic qualitative analysis, spectroscopic methods, and an
introduction to molecular modeling. Three hours of laboratory and one hour
of recitation per week. PREREQ: CHEM 308. PRE/COREQ: CHEM 309.
CHEM 443 ADVANCED CHEMICAL PREPARATION LABORATORY
(0-4-1)(S). Advanced techniques in the preparation, isolation, and
characterization of chemical compounds, with emphasis on inorganic
compounds. PREREQ: CHEM 401 and CHEM 324 or PERM/INST.
CHEM 321, 322 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LECTURE (3-0-3)(F/S).
Comprehensive study of the theoretical aspects of physical-chemical
phenomena. Emphasis is placed on classical and statistical thermodynamics,
kinetics, symmetry, spectroscopy, and quantum chemistry. A year’s sequence
(fall and spring). PREREQ: CHEM 309, MATH 275 or equivalent, PHYS 212 and
212L or PERM/INST.
CHEM 323 ADVANCED CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I (0-6-2)
(F). Integrates concepts and procedures from several subdisciplines
including analytical, physical, inorganic and biochemistry. Topics include
chemical synthesis and preparation, separation, isolation, spectroscopic
characterization, quantification and characterization of various analytes, as
well as characterization of physical properties and the processes involved,
technical report writing, computational chemistry, use of the chemical
literature, and computerized data acquisition. PREREQ: CHEM 211/212 and
CHEM 310. PRE/COREQ: CHEM 321.
CHEM 324 ADVANCED CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II (0-6-2)(S). A
continuation of CHEM 323. PREREQ: CHEM 323. PRE/COREQ: CHEM 322.
CHEM 495 RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY (Variable credit). An
individual laboratory research project in chemistry selected by the student
in conjunction with a supervising member of the chemistry faculty. Library
research and written reports required. May be repeated for credit. PREREQ:
CHEM 309. PRE/COREQ: CHEM 322.
CHEM 498 SEMINAR (2-0-2)(S). Group discussions of individual reports on
selected topics in the various fields of chemistry. PREREQ: Chemistry major
and senior standing.
Chinese/Chinese Studies Minor — see Department of Modern
Languages and Literatures
Chiropractic, Pre-Professional Program — see Department of
Community and Environmental Health
CHEM 341, 342 GLASSBLOWING (0-3-1)(Offered on demand.) CHEM
341 acquaints students with the basics of scientific glassblowing. CHEM 342
gives students practice in techniques and in construction of more complex
apparatus. PREREQ: junior standing.
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