The
CHEMISTRY
MAJOR
at
BOISE STATE
UNIVERSITY
ADVISING HANDOUT
Revised 10/09
Reflects requirements consistent with those of the registrar's office
for the 2009-10 academic year*
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome to BSU and the Chemistry Department
……………………………………………………….2
Chemistry Major Choices of Emphasis ……………………………………………………………………….3
Chemistry Department Faculty
……………………………………………………………………………4
Chemistry Core Classes Checklist …………………………………………………………………………5
Chemistry Core Classes Flowchart …………………………………………………………………………6
Requirements for the
Chemistry Major, Professional Emphasis
………………………………………………………7
Chemistry Major, ACS Biochemistry Emphasis …………………………………………………8
Chemistry Major, Biochemistry Emphasis
...................................................………………..9
Chemistry Major, General Emphasis
…………………………………………………………10
Chemistry Major, Forensics Emphasis
…………………………………………………11
Chemistry Major, Geochemistry Emphasis
……………………………………………………12
Chemistry Major, Pre-Med Emphasis
………………………………………………………13
Chemistry Major, Business Emphasis
……………………………………………………14-15
Chemistry Major, Secondary Education Emphasis …….…………………………………….16-17
Welcome to BSU and the Chemistry Department!
While an advisor's signature is not required for registration, the department strongly
encourages each major to seek early and regular advising. Meeting with your advisor
once each semester provides an opportunity for your advisor to

Review scheduling, prerequisites and changes to the curriculum, so that all
requirements can be completed in a timely manner (Advisors often offer helpful
strategies for getting into classes which are closed and can act as your
advocate).

Discuss your developing career plans

Get to know you, so he or she can serve as a reference if you need one later for
job or graduate school applications.
Faculty who serve as advisors are noted on page 4. To be connected with an advisor, we
encourage you to contact Jenny Weaver, Manager, Student Support (the department advising
coordinator) (SN 154E, 426-4491, jennypatrick@boisestate.edu).
This packet is designed to help you get started and stay on track.*
*

Statement of requirements for the chemistry major and its emphases

A flow chart of lower division courses to help you anticipate the prerequisites for each
course

Suggested schedules for completion of each program of study
Every effort has been made to ensure this document is error free. However, the requirements on record in the BSU catalog
and in the registrar's office are the final arbiter of graduation requirements.
E = ENGL
M = MATH
C = CHEM
PH = PHYS
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CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT CHOICES OF EMPHASIS
The chemistry department offers a variety of emphasis choices for students to choose the one
that suits his or her interests and career goals.
The professional emphasis is certified by the American Chemical Society and offers a
comprehensive preparation in all sub disciplines of chemistry.
The biochemistry emphasis prepares students for careers and further study at the interface of
chemistry and biology. One of the biochemistry options is certified by the American Chemical
Society.
The forensics emphasis combines a set of foundational chemistry classes with courses in other
areas to prepare students for work in the specialized field of forensics.
The geochemistry emphasis combines a set of foundational chemistry classes with courses in
other areas to prepare students for work in the specialized field of geochemistry.
The pre-med emphasis provides a foundation in chemistry while requiring the completion of
standard courses required for application to medical school.
The business emphasis combines a set of foundational chemistry classes with courses in other
areas to prepare students for work in business, particularly businesses with a science/chemistry
related focus.
The secondary education emphasis prepares and certifies students to teach the next
generation of scientists at the high school level.
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Chemistry Faculty and Staff
http://chemistry.boisestate.edu
Dept
Chemistry Faculty
Advisor specialty
Baker, Wally
Laboratory Material Supervisor

Bammel, Brad
Bioanalytical Chemistry

Brown, Eric
Inorganic Chemistry

Charlier, Henry
Biochemistry

Cornell, Ken
Biochemistry
Davis, Morgan
Laboratory Lecturer
Force, Dee Ann
Special Lecturer

Hammond, Karen
Special Lecturer
Harryman, Donna
Administrative Assistant I
Kator, Greg
Accountant

Lee, Jeunghoon
Organic Chemistry
LeMaster, Carole
Special Lecturer

LeMaster, Cliff
Physical Chemistry
McDougal, Lynette
Special Lecturer

McDougal, Owen
Organic Chemistry
Ruettgers, Sean
Computer Lab Manager

Russell, Dale
Analytical Chemistry
Schimpf, Martin
Analytical Chemistry

Shadle, Susan
Inorganic Chemistry
Siepert, Chris
Lab Lecturer
Vogler, Laura
Laboratory Manager

Warner, Don
Organic Chemistry

Weaver, Jenny
Advising Coordinator,
Manager, Student Support
Office #
office phone
SN 346
426-2709
SN 326
426-3476
SN 314
426-1186
SN 311
426-3474
SN 320
426-5429
SN 422
426-3003
SN-322
426-3851
SN 321
426-1368
SN 339
426-3000
SN 330
426-5483
SN 324
426-3473
SN 310
426-2393
SN 339A
426-4491
SN 309
426-4305
SN 323
426-3964
SN 333
426-1079
SN 316
426-3975
E 601
426-1414
ILC 315
426-3153
SN422
426-3003
SN 312
426-3028
SN 315
426-3028
SN 154E
426-4491
e-mail
wallybaker@boisestate.edu
bbammel@boisestate.edu
ericbrown3@boisestate.edu
hcharlie@boisestate.edu
kencornell@boisestate.edu
morgandavis@boisestate.edu
deeannforce@boisestate.edu
khammond@boisestate.edu
donnaharryman@boisestate.edu
gregkator@boisestate.edu
jeunghoonlee@boisestate.edu
carolelemaster@boisestate.edu
clemast@boisestate.edu
lynettemcdougal@boisestate.edu
owenmcdougal@boisestate.edu
seanruettgers@boisestate.edu
drussell@boisestate.edu
mschimpf@boisestate.edu
sshadle@boisestate.edu
chrissiepert@gmail.com
lauravogler@boisestate.edu
dwarner@boisestate.edu
jennypatrick@boisestate.edu
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Checklist of Chemistry Major Core Classes
Chemistry students in each emphasis must complete these courses
 Course #
Course Name
General Core Requirements
E101
English Composition
E102
English Composition
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
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
Sub-total
Physics and Mathematics
MATH 170
Calculus I
MATH 175
Calculus II
MATH 275
Multivariable & Vector
Calculus
PHYS 211/211L
Physics I and Laboratory
PHYS 212/212L
Physics II and Laboratory
Sub-total
Chemistry Courses
CHEM 111
CHEM 111L
CHEM 112
CHEM 112L
CHEM 211
Credits
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
30
4
4
4
MATH 144 or 147*
MATH 170
MATH 175
5
5
MATH 170
PHYS 211
MATH 175
MATH 175
MATH 143 or 147*
MATH 143 or 147*
CHEM 111/111L
CHEM 111/111L
CHEM 112/112L MATH
144 or 147
CHEM 211
CHEM 112/112L
CHEM 111L
CHEM 111
CHEM 112L
CHEM 112
22
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry I Lab**
General Chemistry II
General Chemistry II Lab
Analytical Chemistry I
3
1
3
1
3
CHEM 212
CHEM 307
CHEM 308
CHEM 309
CHEM 310
CHEM 321
Analytical Lab I
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Lab I
Organic Chemistry II
Organic Lab II
Physical Chemistry I
2
3
2
3
2
3
CHEM 322
CHEM 323
Sub-total
Physical Chemistry II
Advanced Lab I
3
2
31
CHEM 307 and 308
CHEM 308
CHEM 307, MATH 275
PHYS 212/212L
CHEM 321
CHEM 212, 310
18 are upper division
CHEM 211
CHEM 308
CHEM 307
CHEM 310
CHEM 309
CHEM 321
Total credits for Chemistry Major Core = 83
* A satisfactory Math Placement Test (COMPASS) score can also be used to enroll in this course.
** One year of high school chemistry or CHEM 099 is recommended before taking CHEM 111.
The COMPASS math placement exam is administered in the College of Applied Technology Assessment Center:
TS-115. Call 426-2762 for Center hours.
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Flowchart for Core Chem Courses
M143 OR M147 OR appropriate math placement exam score
AND
1 yr of HS chemistry or 1 semester college chemistry (C-099)
M144 or 147 or
appropriate placement
exam score
C111/C111L
M143 and M144
OR M147
C112/C112L
M170
C307
C308 (lab)
C309
C310 (lab)
C321
C321 (lab)
C322
C323 (lab)
C211
C212 (lab)
PH211
PH211L
PH212
PH212L
M175
M275
C440
Courses outlines in solid lines are requirements for the chemistry major.
Arrows show prerequisites and give the order in which courses should be taken.
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Chemistry Major, ACS Certified Professional Emphasis
 Course #
Chemistry Courses
Chemistry core
CHEM 324
CHEM 412
CHEM 401
CHEM 411
CHEM 431
CHEM 440 or 422*
CHEM 495
CHEM 495
CHEM 498
Electives
TOTAL
Course Name
Degree requirements checklist
Credits
(see page 5)
Advanced Lab II
Advanced Lab III
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry II
Biochemistry I
Spec-ID or Adv. Topics
Senior Research
Senior Research
Senior Seminar
83
2
2
3
3
3
3
1
1
2
25
128
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
CHEM 323
CHEM 322
CHEM 324, 401, 411
CHEM 322
CHEM 212, 322
CHEM 301 or 309
CHEM 309, 321
CHEM 309
CHEM 322
CHEM 309
CHEM 322
CHEM 495, Sr. Standing
3 of these credits must be upper division
* 3 credits of CHEM 422 must be completed; separate CHEM 422 courses may be taken more than once for credit.
Suggested Schedule for Completion in Four Years
 The following is a suggested schedule and is only one of several ways to combine the degree requirements. See
your advisor in the Chemistry Department to craft a specific plan for you.
Fall Semester
Year 1
Course
credits
Spring
Semester Year 1
Course
credits
C111/C111 L
E101
M170
College Chemistry Lab
English Composition
Calculus I
Elective or Core Course
total credits
4
3
4
6
17
C112/C112 L
E102
M175
College Chemistry/Lab
English Composition
Calculus II
Elective or Core Course
total credits
4
3
4
5
16
Fall Semester
Year 2
Course
credits
Spring
Semester Year 2
Course
credits
C307/C308
C211/C212
PH211/211L
Organic Chemistry/Lab
Analytical Chemistry II
Physics/Lab
5
5
5
C309/C310
Math 275
PH212/212L
total credits
15
Organic Chemistry/Lab
Multi Variable/ Vector Calc
Physics/Lab
Elective or Core Course
total credits
5
4
5
3
17
Fall Semester
Year 3
Course
credits
Spring
Semester Year 3
Course
credits
C321
C323
C431
Physical Chemistry
Adv. Chemistry Lab. I
Biochemistry I
Elective or Core Course
total credits
3
2
3
9
17
C322
C324
C495
Physical Chemistry
Adv. Chemistry Lab II
Senior Research
Elective or Core Course
total credits
3
2
1
9
15
Fall Semester
Year 4
Course
credits
Spring
Semester Year 4
Course
credits
C401
C411
C495
Advanced Inorg. Chem.
Analytical Chemistry II
Senior Research
Elective or Core Course
total credits
3
3
1
9
16
C412
C498
C440 or C422
Adv. Chemistry Lab. III
Senior Seminar
Spec ID or Adv. Topics
Elective or Core Course
total credits
2
2
3
8
15
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Chemistry Major, ACS certified Biochemistry Emphasis

Course #
Biology Courses
BIOL 191
BIOL 301
BIOL 343
Chemistry Courses
Chemistry core
CHEM 401
CHEM 431
CHEM 433
CHEM 324
CHEM 411
CHEM 432
CHEM 495
CHEM 495
CHEM 498
Electives
Course Name
Credits
General Biology I + Lab
Cell Biology
Genetics
4
3
3
(see page 5)
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Biochemistry I
Biochemistry II
Advanced Lab II
Analytical Chemistry II
Biochemistry Lab
Senior Research
Senior Research
Senior Seminar
83
3
3
3
2
3
2
1
1
2
15
128
Degree requirements checklist
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
MATH 108
BIOL 191 & CHEM 307
BIOL 301
CHEM 322
CHEM 301 & 309
CHEM 431
CHEM 323
CHEM 212, 322
CHEM 431
CHEM 309
CHEM 309
CHEM 495, Sr. Standing
CHEM 322
CHEM 322
CHEM 322
* 3 credits of CHEM 422 must be completed; separate CHEM 422 courses may be taken more than once for credit.
Suggested Schedule for Completion in Four Years
 The following is a suggested schedule for completion of the Chemistry Major, Professional Emphasis and is only one of several
ways to combine the degree requirements. See your advisor in the Chemistry Department to craft a specific plan for you.
Fall Semester
Year 1
Course
Credits
Spring
Semester Year 1
Course
credits
C111/C111 L
E101
M170
College Chemistry/Lab
English Composition
Calculus I
Elective or Core Course
total credits
4
3
4
6
17
C112/C112 L
E102
M175
B191
College Chemistry/Lab
English Composition
Calculus II
Biology/Lab
total credits
4
3
4
4
15
Fall Semester
Year 2
Course
Credits
Spring
Semester Year 2
Course
credits
C307/C308
C211/C212
PH211/211L
Organic Chemistry/Lab
Analytical Chemistry/ Lab
Physics
5
5
5
C309/C310
PH212/212L
Math 275
total credits
15
Organic Chemistry/Lab
Physics
Multi Variable/ Vector Calc
Elective or Core Course
total credits
5
5
4
3
17
Fall Semester
Year 3
Course
Credits
Spring
Semester Year 3
Course
credits
C321
C431
C323
Physical Chemistry
Biochemistry I
Adv. Chemistry Lab. I
Elective or Core Course
3
3
2
9
C322
C433
C324
B301
C495
total credits
17
Physical Chemistry
Biochemistry II
Adv. Chemistry Lab II
Cell Biology
Senior Research
Elective or Core Course
total credits
3
3
2
3
1
4
16
Fall Semester
Year 4
Course
Credits
Spring
Semester Year 4
Course
credits
C495
B343
C401
C411
Senior Research
Genetics
Adv. Inorganic Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry II
Elective or Core Course
total credits
1
3
3
3
6
16
C432
C498
Biochemistry Lab
Senior Seminar
Elective or Core Course
2
2
11
total credits
15
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Chemistry Major, Biochemistry Emphasis

Course #
Biology Courses
BIOL 191
BIOL 301
BIOL 343
Chemistry Courses
Chemistry core
CHEM 431
CHEM 433
CHEM 324
CHEM 432
CHEM 440 or C422*
CHEM 495
CHEM 495
CHEM 498
Electives
TOTAL
Course Name
Degree requirements checklist
Credits
General Biology I + Lab
Cell Biology
Genetics
4
3
3
(see page 5)
Biochemistry I
Biochemistry II
Advanced Lab II
Biochemistry Lab
Spec-ID or Adv. Topics
Senior Research
Senior Research
Senior Seminar
83
3
3
2
2
3
1
1
2
18
128
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
MATH 108
BIOL 191 & CHEM 307
BIOL 301
CHEM 301 & 309
CHEM 431
CHEM 323
CHEM 431
CHEM 309, 321
CHEM 309
CHEM 309
CHEM 495, Sr. Standing
CHEM 322
CHEM 322
CHEM 322
* 3 credits of CHEM 422 must be completed; separate CHEM 422 courses may be taken more than once for credit.
Suggested Schedule for Completion in Four Years
 The following is a suggested schedule for completion of the Chemistry Major, Professional Emphasis and is
only one of several ways to combine the degree requirements. See your advisor in the Chemistry
Department to craft a specific plan for you.
Fall Semester
Year 1
Course
Credits
Spring
Semester Year 1
Course
credits
C111/C111 L
E101
M170
College Chemistry/Lab
English Composition
Calculus I
Elective or Core Course
total credits
4
3
4
6
17
C112/C112 L
E102
M175
B191
College Chemistry/Lab
English Composition
Calculus II
Biology/Lab
total credits
4
3
4
4
15
Fall Semester
Year 2
Course
Credits
Spring
Semester Year 2
Course
credits
C307/C308
C211/C212
PH211/211L
Organic Chemistry/Lab
Analytical Chemistry/ Lab
Physics
5
5
5
C309/C310
PH212/212L
Math 275
total credits
15
Organic Chemistry/Lab
Physics
Multi Variable/ Vector Calc
Elective or Core Course
total credits
5
5
4
3
17
Fall Semester
Year 3
Course
Credits
Spring
Semester Year 3
Course
credits
C321
C431
C323
Physical Chemistry
Biochemistry I
Adv. Chemistry Lab. I
Elective or Core Course
3
3
2
8
C322
C433
C324
B301
C495
total credits
16
Physical Chemistry
Biochemistry II
Adv. Chemistry Lab II
Cell Biology
Senior Research
Elective or Core Course
total credits
3
3
2
3
1
4
16
Fall Semester
Year 4
Course
Credits
Spring
Semester Year 4
Course
credits
C495
B343
Senior Research
Genetics
Elective or Core Course
1
3
12
C432
C498
C440 or C422
total credits
16
Biochemistry Lab
Senior Seminar
Spec ID or Adv. Topics
Elective or Core Course
total credits
2
2
3
9
16
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Chemistry Major, General Emphasis
 Course #
Chemistry Courses
Chemistry core
CHEM 324
CHEM 412
CHEM 401
CHEM 411
CHEM 440 or
C422*
CHEM 495
CHEM 495
CHEM 498
Electives
TOTAL
Degree requirements checklist
Course Name
Credits
(see page 5)
Advanced Lab II
Advanced Lab III
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry II
Spec-ID or Adv. Topics
83
2
2
3
3
3
Senior Research
Senior Research
Senior Seminar
1
1
2
28
128
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
CHEM 323
CHEM 324, 401, 411
CHEM 322
CHEM 212, 322
CHEM 309, 321
CHEM 322
CHEM 309
CHEM 322
CHEM 309
CHEM 322
CHEM 495, Sr. Standing
6 of these credits must be upper division
* 3 credits of CHEM 422 must be completed; separate CHEM 422 courses may be taken more than once for credit.
Suggested Schedule for Completion in Four Years
 The following is a suggested schedule and is only one of several ways to combine the degree requirements. See your advisor in
the Chemistry Department to craft a specific plan for you.
Fall Semester
Year 1
Course
credits
Spring
Semester Year 1
Course
credits
C111/C111 L
E101
M170
College Chemistry/Lab
English Composition
Calculus I
Elective or Core Course
total credits
4
3
4
6
17
C112/C112 L
E102
M175
College Chemistry/Lab
English Composition
Calculus II
Elective or Core Course
total credits
4
3
4
4
15
Fall Semester
Year 2
Course
credits
Spring
Semester Year 2
Course
credits
C307/C308
C211/C212
PH211/211L
Organic Chemistry/Lab
Analytical Chemistry/ Lab
Physics
5
5
5
C309/C310
PH212/212L
Math 275
total credits
15
Organic Chemistry/Lab
Physics
Multi Variable/ Vector Calc
Elective or Core Course
total credits
5
5
4
1
15
Fall Semester
Year 3
Course
credits
Spring
Semester Year 3
Course
credits
C321
C323
Physical Chemistry
Adv. Chemistry Lab. I
Elective or Core Course
3
2
12
C322
C324
C495
total credits
17
Physical Chemistry
Adv. Chemistry Lab II
Senior Research
Elective or Core Course
total credits
3
2
1
11
17
Fall Semester
Year 4
Course
credits
Spring
Semester Year 4
Course
credits
C401
C411
C495
Advanced Inorg. Chem.
Analytical Chemistry II
Senior Research
Elective or Core Course
total credits
3
3
1
9
16
C412
C440 or C422
C498
Adv. Chemistry Lab. III
Spec ID or Adv. Topics
Senior Seminar
Elective or Core Course
total credits
2
3
2
9
16
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Chemistry Major, Forensics Emphasis
Degree requirements checklist

Course #
Course Name
Biology and Criminal Justice Courses
BIOL 191
General Biology I + Lab
BIOL 301
Cell Biology
BIOL 343
Genetics
BIOL 347
Forensic Biology
CJ 103
Intro to Law and Justice
CJ 375
Law of Criminal Evidence
Chemistry Courses
Chemistry core
(see page 5)
CHEM 431
Biochemistry I
CHEM 433
Biochemistry II
CHEM 324
Advanced Lab II
CHEM 432
Biochemistry Lab
CHEM 440 or C422*
Spec-ID or Adv. Topics
CHEM 495
Senior Research
CHEM 495
Senior Research
CHEM 498
Senior Seminar
Electives
TOTAL
Credits
4
3
3
3
3
3
83 (80)
3
3
2
2
3
1
1
2
9 (12)
128
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
MATH 108
BIOL 191 & CHEM 307
BIOL 301
(Can be an Area II credit)
CJ 103
CHEM 301 & 309
CHEM 431
CHEM 323
CHEM 322
CHEM 431
CHEM 309, 321
CHEM 309
CHEM 322
CHEM 309
CHEM 322
CHEM 495, Sr. Standing
(13 credits needed if CJ 103 used for Area II)
* 3 credits of CHEM 422 must be completed; separate CHEM 422 courses may be taken more than once for credit.
Suggested Schedule for Completion in Four Years
 The following is a suggested schedule and is only one of several ways to combine the degree requirements.
See your advisor in the Chemistry Department to craft a specific plan for you.
Fall Semester
Year 1
C111/C111 L
E101
M170
Course
Credits
College Chemistry/Lab
English Composition
Calculus I
Elective or Core Course
total credits
4
3
4
5
16
Fall Semester
Year 2
C307/C308
C211/C212
PH211/211L
CJ 103
Course
Credits
Organic Chemistry/Lab
Analytical Chemistry I/Lab
Physics
Intro to Law and Justice
total credits
5
5
5
3
18
Course
Credits
Physical Chemistry
Biochemistry I
Adv. Chemistry Lab. I
Forensic Biology
Elective or Core Course
3
3
2
3
6
total credits
17
Course
Credits
Senior Research
Genetics
Law of Criminal Evidence
Elective or Core Course
total credits
1
3
3
9
16
Fall Semester
Year 3
C321
C431
C323
B347
Fall Semester
Year 4
C495
B343
CJ 375
Spring Semester
Year 1
C112/C112 L
E102
M175
B191
Spring Semester
Year 2
C309/C310
Math 275
PH212/212L
Spring Semester
Year 3
C322
C433
C324
B301
C495
Spring Semester
Year 4
C432
C498
C440 or C422
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Course
credits
College Chemistry/Lab
English Composition
Calculus II
Biology/Lab
total credits
4
3
4
4
15
Course
credits
Organic Chemistry/Lab
Multivariable/Vector Calc
Physics
5
4
5
total credits
14
Course
credits
Physical Chemistry
Biochemistry II
Adv. Chemistry Lab II
Cell Biology
Senior Research
Elective or Core Course
total credits
3
3
2
3
1
4
16
Course
credits
Biochemistry Lab
Senior Seminar
Spec ID or Adv. Topics
Elective or Core Course
total credits
2
2
3
9
16
Chemistry Major, Geochemistry Emphasis

Course #
Geology Courses
GEOS 100
GEOS 200
Course Name
GEOS 300
GEOS 425
GEOS
Chemistry Courses
Chemistry core
CHEM 401
CHEM 324
CHEM 411
CHEM 495
CHEM 495
CHEM 498
Electives
TOTAL
Degree requirements checklist
Credits
Fundamentals of Geology
Evolution of Western North
America
Earth Materials
Geochemistry
Two additional upper division
3
3
4
3
6
(see page 5)
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Advanced Lab II
Analytical Chemistry II
Senior Research
Senior Research
Senior Seminar
83
3
2
3
1
1
2
14
128
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
GEOS 100
GEOL 200
GEOL 221 and CHEM 112
CHEM 322
CHEM 323
CHEM 322
CHEM 212, 322
CHEM 309
CHEM 322
CHEM 309
CHEM 322
CHEM 495, Sr. Standing
2 of these credits must be upper division
Suggested Schedule for Completion in Four Years
 The following is a suggested schedule for completion of the Chemistry Major, Professional Emphasis and is
only one of several ways to combine the degree requirements. See your advisor in the Chemistry
Department to craft a specific plan for you.
Fall Semester
Year 1
Course
Credits
Spring
Semester Year 1
Course
credits
C111/C111 L
E101
M170
College Chemistry/Lab
English Composition
Calculus I
Elective or Core Course
4
3
4
3
C112/C112 L
E102
M175
G100
total credits
14
College Chemistry/Lab
English Composition
Calculus II
Fundamentals of Geology
Elective or Core Course
total credits
4
3
4
3
3
17
Fall Semester
Year 2
Course
Credits
Spring
Semester Year 2
Course
credits
C307/C308
C211/C212
GeoS 200
PH211/211L
Organic Chemistry/Lab
Analytical Chemistry/Lab
Evolution W. North America
Physics
total credits
5
5
3
5
18
C309/C310
Math 275
PH212/212L
Organic Chemistry/Lab
Multivariable/ Vector Calc.
Physics
Elective or Core Course
total credits
5
4
5
3
17
Fall Semester
Year 3
Course
Credits
Spring
Semester Year 3
Course
credits
C321
C323
G300
Physical Chemistry
Adv. Chemistry Lab. I
Earth Materials
Elective or Core Course
3
2
4
8
C322
C324
G425
C495
total credits
17
Physical Chemistry
Adv. Chemistry Lab II
Geochemistry
Senior Research
Elective or Core Course
total credits
3
2
3
1
6
15
Fall Semester
Year 4
Course
Credits
Spring
Semester Year 4
Course
credits
C495
Gxxx
C401
C411
Senior Research
upper div geology
Adv. Inorganic Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry II
Elective or Core Course
1
3
3
3
6
C498
Gxxx
Senior Seminar
Upper Div Geology
Elective or Core Course
2
3
9
Page 12
total credits
16
total credits
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Chemistry Major, Pre-Medical Emphasis
Degree requirements checklist
Glenda Hill 426-3832 ghill@boisestate.edu

Course #
Biology Courses
BIOL 191
BIOL 192
BIOL 301
BIOL 343
Chemistry Courses
Chemistry core
CHEM 431
CHEM 433
CHEM 324
CHEM 432
CHEM 440 or C422*
CHEM 495
CHEM 495
CHEM 498
Electives
TOTAL
Course Name
Credits
General Biology I + Lab
General Biology II + Lab
Cell Biology
Genetics
4
4
3
3
(see page 5)
Biochemistry I
Biochemistry II
Advanced Lab II
Biochemistry Lab
Spec-ID or Adv. Topics
Senior Research
Senior Research
Senior Seminar
83
3
3
2
2
3
1
1
2
14
128
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
MATH 108
BIOL 191
BIOL 191 & CHEM 307
BIOL 301
CHEM 301 & 309
CHEM 431
CHEM 323
CHEM 431
CHEM 309, 321
CHEM 309
CHEM 309
CHEM 495, Sr. Standing
CHEM 322
CHEM 322
CHEM 322
* 3 credits of CHEM 422 must be completed; separate CHEM 422 courses may be taken more than once for credit.
Suggested Schedule for Completion in Four Years
 The following is a suggested schedule for completion of the Chemistry Major, Professional Emphasis and is
only one of several ways to combine the degree requirements. See your advisor in the Chemistry
Department to craft a specific plan for you.
Fall Semester
Year 1
C111/C111 L
E101
M170
B191
Fall Semester
Year 2
C307/C308
C211/C212
PH211/211L
Fall Semester
Year 3
C321
C431
C323
Fall Semester
Year 4
C495
B343
Course
Credits
College Chemistry/Lab
English Composition
Calculus I
Biology/Lab
Elective or Core Course
total credits
4
3
4
4
1
16
Course
Credits
Organic Chemistry/Lab
Analytical Chemistry/ Lab
Physics
5
5
5
total credits
15
Course
Credits
Physical Chemistry
Biochemistry I
Adv. Chemistry Lab. I
Elective or Core Course
3
3
2
7
total credits
15
Course
Credits
Senior Research
Genetics
Elective or Core Course
1
3
12
Spring Semester
Year 1
C112/C112 L
E102
M175
B192
Course
credits
College Chemistry/Lab
English Composition
Calculus II
Biology/Lab
Elective or Core Course
total credits
4
3
4
4
3
18
Spring Semester
Year 2
C309/C310
PH212/212L
Math 275
Course
credits
Organic Chemistry/Lab
Physics
Multi Variable/ Vector Calc
Elective or Core Course
total credits
5
5
4
3
17
Spring Semester
Year 3
C322
C433
C324
B301
C495
Course
credits
Physical Chemistry
Biochemistry II
Adv. Chemistry Lab II
Cell Biology
Senior Research
Elective or Core Course
total credits
3
3
2
3
1
3
15
Course
credits
Biochemistry Lab
Senior Seminar
Spec ID or Adv. Topics
Elective or Core Course
2
2
3
9
Spring Semester
Year 4
C432
C498
C440 or C422
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total credits
16
total credits
Chemistry Major, Business Emphasis
 Course #
Course Name
Accounting / Economics / Business
ACCT 205
Intro to Financial Accounting
ACCT 206
Intro to Managerial Accounting
ECON 201
Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 202
Principles of Microeconomics
BUSSTAT 207
Statistical Techniques or
(or MATH 254)
(Applied Statistics)
GENBUS 202
Legal Environment of Business
ECON/ACCT
12 add'l upper division credits
Chemistry Courses
Chemistry core
(see page 5)
CHEM 324
Advanced Lab II
CHEM 495*
Senior Research
CHEM 495*
Senior Research
CHEM 498
Senior Seminar
Electives
TOTAL
16
Degree requirements checklist
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
(3)
3
12
83 (77)
2
1
1
2
9 (15)
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
ACCT 205
(Can be an Area II credit)
(Can be an Area II credit)
MATH 143
At least sophomore standing
Courses must span 2 disciplines
CHEM 323
CHEM 322
CHEM 309
CHEM 322
CHEM 309
CHEM 322
CHEM 495, Sr. Standing
5 of these credits must be upper div. (16 credits
needed if ECON 201 & 202 used for Area II)
128
*With prior departmental approval, the student may satisfy their core CHEM 495 research requirement with an appropriate business internship.
See next page for suggested schedule.
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Chemistry Major, Business Emphasis
Suggested Schedule for Completion in Four Years
 The following is a suggested schedule and is only one of several ways to combine the degree requirements.
See your advisor in the Chemistry Department to craft a specific plan for you.
Fall Semester
Year 1
Course
Credits
Spring
Semester Year 1
Course
credits
C111/C111 L
E101
M170
E201
College Chemistry/Lab
English Composition
Calculus I
Principles of
Macroeconomics
Elective or Core course
total credits
4
3
4
3
C112/C112 L
E102
M175
ECON202
College Chemistry/Lab
English Composition
Calculus II
Elective or Core course
4
3
4
3
1
total credits
15
Fall Semester
Year 2
Course
Credits
Spring
Semester Year 2
Course
credits
C307/C308
C211/C212
PH211/211L
Organic Chemistry/Lab
Analytical Chemistry/ Lab
Physics
5
5
5
C309/C310
PH212/212L
Math 275
Upper Division
total credits
17
Organic Chemistry/Lab
Physics
Multi Variable/ Vector Calc
Econ or Acct.
total credits
5
5
4
3
17
Fall Semester
Year 3
Course
Credits
Spring
Semester Year 3
Course
credits
C321
C431
C323
Physical Chemistry
Biochemistry I
Adv. Chemistry Lab. I
Upper Div Econ or Acct
Elective or Core Course
3
3
2
3
4
C322
C433
C324
B301
C495
total credits
15
Physical Chemistry
Biochemistry II
Adv. Chemistry Lab II
Cell Biology
Senior Research
Upper div Econ or Acct
total credits
3
3
2
3
1
3
15
Fall Semester
Year 4
Course
Credits
Spring
Semester Year 4
Course
credits
C495
B343
ACCT205
BUSTAT207
Senior Research
Genetics
Intro to Financial Accounting
Statistical Techniques
Upper div Econ or Acctg
Elective or Core Course
total credits
1
3
3
3
3
3
16
C432
C498
C440 or C422
ACCT206
GENEBUS202
Biochemistry Lab
Senior Seminar
Spec ID or Adv. Topics
2
2
3
3
3
3
16
3
17
Page 16
Principles of Microeconomics
Intro to Managerial Accounting
Legal Environment of Bus
Elective or Core Course
total credits
Degree requirements checklist
Chemistry Major, Secondary Education Emphasis*
Richard McCloskey 426-3490 rmcclos@boisestate.edu

Course #
Biology Courses
BIOL 191
BIOL 192
Chemistry Courses
Chemistry core
CHEM 431
Education Courses
EDTECH 202
ED-CIFS 301
ED-CIFS 302
ED-SPED 350
ED-CIFS 401
ED-LTCY 444
ED-CIFS 404
ED-CIFS 485
TOTAL
Course Name
Credits
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites**
General Biology I + Lab
General Biology II + Lab
4
4
MATH 108
BIOL 191
(see page 5)
83
Biochemistry I
3
(ED-CIFS 201 used
as Area II Core)
CHEM 301 & 309
Education Technology
Teaching Experience
Learning and Instructions
Teaching Students with Exceptional Needs at
the Secondary Level
Professional Year Teaching Experience II
Content Literacy for Secondary Students
Teaching Secondary Science
3
1
4
3
***
***
***
BLOCK 1
BLOCK 1
BLOCK 1
Block 1
Block 1
Block 1
Block 2
BLOCK 2
BLOCK 2
BLOCK 2
BLOCK 3
Professional Year – Senior High Teaching Experience
*
2
3
3
16
129
Because the total number of credits required for graduation with this emphasis is 129, there are no electives in
this major.
** Courses listed together as a Block, must be taken as co-requisites.
*** One must be admitted to the Secondary Education program in order to enroll in Block 1 courses. ED-CIFS 201
and ED-TECH 202 must be completed before application to the Secondary Education program.
See next page for suggested schedule for completion.
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Chemistry Major, Secondary Education Emphasis
Suggested Schedule for Completion in Four Years
 The following is a suggested schedule and is only one of several ways to combine the degree requirements.
See your advisor in the Chemistry Department to craft a specific plan for you.
Fall Semester
Year 1
C111/C111 L
E101
M170
BIOL 191
Fall Semester
Year 2
C307/C308
C211/C212
PH211/211L
EDTECH202
Course
credits
College Chemistry/Lab
English Composition
Calculus I
Biology I/Lab
Total credits
4
3
4
4
15
Course
credits
Organic Chemistry/Lab
Analytical Chemistry/Lab
Physics/Lab
Educational Technology
Total credits
5
5
5
3
18
Spring Semester
Year 1
C112/C112 L
E102
M175
ED-CIFS 201
Spring Semester
Year 2
C309/C310
M275
PH212/212L
Course
credits
College Chemistry/Lab
English Composition
Calculus II
Foundations of Education
Total credits
4
3
4
3
14
Course
credits
Organic Chemistry/Lab
Multivariable/Vector Calc.
Physics/Lab
Core Course
Total credits
5
4
5
3
17
Apply for Admission to Secondary Education
Fall Semester
Year 3
C321
C323
C431
BIOL 192
Course
credits
Physical Chemistry
Adv. Chemistry Lab I
Biochemistry I
Biology II/Lab
3
2
3
4
Core Courses
Total credits
3
15
Spring Semester
Year 3
C322
EDUC301
EDUC302
EDUC350
credits
Physical Chemistry
Teaching Experience
Learning and Instruction
3
1
4
3
Teaching Students with Exceptional
Needs
Core Courses
Total credits
Take PRAXIS I exam in early fall of Yr3: results back in 6 weeks
6
17
Take PRAXIS II (chemistry content) exam after the Yr3 spring semester is
complete
Fall Semester
Year 4
EDUC401
Ed-LTCY 444
Course
credits
Teaching Experience II
2
3
EDUC404
Teaching Secondary Science
Core Course
Total credits
Content Literacy for Secondary
Students
Course
Spring Semester
Year 4
EDUC485
3
9
17
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Course
credits
Sr High School Student
Teaching Experience
16
Total credits
16