University of Portland Bulletin 2014-2015

Option 1

Requirements for Degree with American Chemical Society Certification

The department offers a curriculum for majors that is certified by the American Chemical Society. Upon notification by the department, the society issues a certificate recognizing the academic achievement of the student. In addition to the above common requirements, the following courses are required to earn an American Chemical Society certified degree.

Degree Requirements

Option 1 Requirements — 44 hours

CHM 332Physical Chemistry II

3

CHM 373Physical Chemistry II Laboratory

1

CHM 444Inorganic Chemistry

3

CHM 473Inorganic Laboratory

1

CHM 477Digital Data Acquisition and Instrument Control

1

CHM 412Advanced Instrumental Theory

1

CHM 472Advanced Instrumental Laboratory

1

MTH 321Ordinary Differential Equation

3

Or

MTH 356/PHY 356Mathematical Methods for Science and Engineering

3

Upper division science, engineering, or mathematics electives

6

Upper-division science, engineering or mathematics electives (2 hours must be in chemistry). CHM 493: Research, strongly recommended.

General Electives — 24 hrs

6 must be upper-division

Total Credit Hours: 120