Chemistry Professor Amaro; Associate Professor Steffan (chair); Assistant Professor Ault Mission Statement The mission of the Chemistry Department at Jamestown College is to provide a strong chemistry foundation for students majoring in chemistry and for students pursuing a career in professional fields requiring some chemistry knowledge. The department is also committed to the liberal arts concept of providing a broad background of knowledge and encouraging students to learn about all areas of study. The student may elect one of two possible majors in chemistry. For the student interested in pursuing graduate work in chemistry or an industrial or government job, the chemistry major may be elected. Students interested in the health professions or biochemistry may elect the biochemistry major. Students should note that certain courses are offered on an every-other-year basis, and consequently an individual’s schedule may differ from those samples shown.
A grade of C or above must be earned in all courses that are required in a major or a minor.
Requirements for the Chemistry Major Dept. Course No. Chem 133 Chem 134 Chem 253 Chem 343 Chem 344 Chem 354 Chem 373 Chem 374 Chem 413 Chem 423 Chem 424 Chem 431 Chem 432 Chem 433 Chem 434 Math 151 Math 152 Math 203 Math 204 Math
Course Title General Chemistry I General Chemistry II Chemical Methods of Analysis Organic Chemistry I Organic Chemistry II Instrumental Methods of Analysis Inorganic Chemistry I Inorganic Chemistry II Biochemistry I Chemical Thermodynamics Chemical Dynamics & Quantum Mechanics Advanced Lab I Advanced Lab II Seminar I Seminar II Calculus I Calculus II Physics I Physics II Choose one from Math 105 Statistics (Education majors only) (3) Math 253 Calculus III (4) Math 315 Linear Algebra (3) Math 352 Ordinary Differential Equations (3) Total Semester Credits
Credits 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 4 4 5 5
3 or 4 63 or 64
It is highly recommended that those students intending to continue their studies at the graduate level (chemistry or biochemistry) take two semesters of either French or German as their Global Perspectives elective. The mathematics elective for the chemistry major will be chosen in consultation with the student’s adviser. It is expected that those going to graduate school will choose either Calculus III, Linear Algebra, or Ordinary Differential Equations, and those who plan to teach at the secondary school level will choose Statistics.
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