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INTRODUCTORY COURSES
Take the following courses:
CH-142 Integrated Chemistry Principles I
3 CreditsNCorequisite CH143
CH-143 Integrated Chem Principles I Lab
1 CreditsN, QSCH142 is a corequisite of this course. A lab fee is associated with this course.
CH-144 Integrated Chemistry Principles II
3 CreditsNPrerequisite: CH-142
CH-145 Integrated Chemistry Principles II Lab
1 CreditN, QSPrerequisite: CH-143. A lab fee is associated with this course.
FOUNDATIONAL COURSES
Take the following courses:
CH-222 Inorganic Chemistry
4 CreditsNPre-Req: CH-142 and CH-143. Pre-Req or Co-Req: CH-144 and CH-145.
CH-232 Organic Chemistry I
3 CreditsNPrerequisite: CH-144; Corequisite: CH-233.
CH-233 Organic Chemistry I Lab
1 CreditsNPrerequisite: CH-145. Corequisite: CH-232.
CH-247 Bioanalytical Chemistry
1 CreditN, QSPrerequisites: Take BI-101 (or have instructor's permission) and CH-232. Note: A special lab fee is assessed.
CH-252 Analytical Chemistry
4 CreditsN, QSPrerequisites: CH-144 and CH-145. Note: A special lab fee is assessed.
CH-312 Biochemistry
3 CreditsNPrerequisites: Take BI-102 (or have instructor's permission) and CH-232.
CH-352 Physical Chemistry I
3 CreditsNPrerequisites: Take CH-144, MA-130, and either PC-200 or PC-202.
CH-353 Physical Chemistry Laboratory
1 CreditN, Q, CWCorequisite: CH-352.
IN-DEPTH COURSES
Take 9 credits from the following courses:
CH-332 Organic Chemistry II
4 CreditsNPrerequisites: CH-232 and CH-233.
CH-354 Physical Chemistry II
3 CreditsNPrerequisites: Take CH-352, MA-230, and either PC-201 or PC-203.
CH-372 Instrumental Methods
3 CreditsNPrerequisites: CH-232. Note: A special lab fee is assessed.
CH-401 Advanced Organic Chemistry
3 CreditsNPrerequisite: CH-332.
CH-406 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
3 CreditsNPrerequisites: CH-222 and CH-352.
CH-418 Advanced Biochemistry
3 CreditsNPrerequisite CH342.
CH-399 Special Topics
1-4 Credits Offered at the discretion of the department to qualified students.
CH-499 Chemistry Special Topics
1-4 CreditsNPrerequisites and corequisites vary by title.
**Requirements for ACS-certified degree: Take one additional in-depth course and a minimum of 400 total laboratory hours.**
ADVANCED LABORATORY EXPERIENCE
Take the following course:
CH-385 Advanced Chemistry Lab
2.00 CreditsPrereqs: CH-222, CH-232, CH-252, CH-312, and CH-352, plus junior or senior standing.
OTHER CHEMISTRY COURSES
Take the following courses:
CH-210 Chemistry and Biochemistry Seminar
1 CreditMust have at least sophomore standing and have a POE in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Chemistry Secondary Education.
SUPPORT COURSES
Take the following course:
MA-130 Calculus I
4 CreditsN, QM
Complete one of the following options below:
OPTION 1:
PC-200 General Physics I
3 CreditsN, QMCorequisite: PC-200L.
PC-200L General Physics Lab I
1 CreditNCorequisites: PC200.
OPTION 2:
PC-202 Intro Physics I
3 CreditsN, QM, WK-FRCorequisite: PC-202L. Corequisite or Prerequisite: MA-130 or MA-230.
PC-202L Intro Physics Lab I
1 CreditNCorequisite: PC-202. Prerequisite or corequisite: MA-130 or MA-230.
CAPSTONE
Take the following course:
CH-489 Chemistry & Biochemistry Capstone II
1 CreditRequires senior standing.
**Requirements for ACS-Certified Degree
- All Intro Courses (8 Credits)
- All Foundational Courses with Lab (20 Credits)
- 4 In-Depth Courses (at least 12 Credits)
- 2 Semesters of Calculus (MA-130, MA-230; 8 Credits)
- 2 Semesters of Physics with Lab (PC-200/202, PC-201/203, associated labs; 8 Credits)
- Advanced Lab (2 Credits)
- Other CH Courses (CH-210, Capstone; 4 Credits)
- at least 400 hours of lab
Distinction in Chemistry
To receive distinction, students must satisfy the following:
- Minimum 3.33 GPA in POE coursework (calculated using all POE courses completed prior to the final semester before graduation).
- Present and successfully defend a thesis of original work before a committee of three or more faculty.
- Support the department or field through approximately 25 hours of service. Examples of service include teaching assistantship, tutor position, Chemistry and Biochemistry Club officer, etc.
- Present original work at the Liberal Arts Symposium or an external conference.
- The application (Application for Distinction in POE.pdf (juniata.edu)) for distinction must be signed by sponsoring faculty and submitted to the Office of the Registrar before spring recess.
POE Credit Total = 51
Students must complete at least 18 credits at the 300/400-level. Any course exception must be approved by the advisor and/or department chair.