Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Miami University

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Miami University Information for Undergraduate Majors 2014 2015 NEW CURRICULUM FOR STUDENTS ENTERING AUGUST, 2014 Department Office: 160 Hughes 513 529 2813 http://chemistry.miamioh.edu/

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY MIAMI UNIVERSITY 2014 2015 http://chemistry.miamioh.edu/ Office Email Phone (513) Chair: Dr. Michael W. Crowder 160 Hughes crowdemw@miamioh.edu 529 2813 Assistant Chair: Dr. Ann E. Hagerman 238 Hughes hagermae@miamioh.edu 529 2827 ADVISORS OXFORD CAMPUS Chief Departmental Advisor: Dr. Heeyoung Tai 239 Hughes taih@miamioh.edu 529 8649 Dr. Ann E. Hagerman 238 Hughes hagermae@miamioh.edu 529 2827 Dr. S. Mark Cybulski 433 Hughes cybulssm@miamioh.edu 529 4137 Dr. Meredith Erb 260C Hughes clinem@miamioh.edu 529 2815 Ms. Yasmin Jessa 440 Hughes jessay@miamioh.edu 529 7226 OXFORD CAMPUS FACULTY Dr. Stacey Lowery Bretz 369 Hughes bretzsl@miamioh.edu 529 3731 Dr. Michael W. Crowder 365 Hughes crowdemw@miamioh.edu 529 7274 Dr. Carole Dabney Smith 132 Hughes adabney@miamioh.edu 529 8091 Dr. Neil D. Danielson 360C Hughes danielnd@miamioh.edu 529 2872 Dr. Benjamin W. Gung 260B Hughes gungbw@miamioh.edu 529 2825 Dr. Scott Hartley 377 Hughes hartlecs@miamioh.edu 529 5761 Ms. Yasmin Jessa 440 Hughes jessay@miamioh.edu 529 7226 Dr. Michael Kennedy 106 Hughes kennedm4@miamioh.edu 529 8267 Dr. Dominik Konkolewicz 254 Hughes d.konkolewicz@miamioh.edu 529 4395 Dr. Gary Lorigan 137 Hughes garylorigan@miamioh.edu 529 3338 Dr. Christopher A. Makaroff 267 Hughes makaroca@miamioh.edu 529 1659 Dr. Michael Novak 240 Hughes novakm@miamioh.edu 529 3316 Dr. Rick Page 232 Hughes pagerc@miamioh.edu 529 2281 Dr. Thomas L. Riechel 360A Hughes riechetl@miamioh.edu 529 2870 Dr. Jonathan Scaffidi 346 Hughes scaffijp@miamioh.edu 529 2099 Dr. Andre J. Sommer 124D Hughes sommeraj@miamioh.edu 529 2874 Dr. Robert P. Stewart 163 Hughes stewarrp@miamioh.edu 529 2818 Dr. Richard Taylor 246 Hughes taylortt@miamioh.edu 529 2826 Dr. David Tierney 165 Hughes tiernedl@miamioh.edu 529 8234 Dr. Hong Wang 254 Hughes wangh3@miamioh.edu 529 2824 Dr. Ellen Yezierski 360B Hughes yeziere@miamioh.edu 529 2819 Dr. Shouzhong Zou 332 Hughes zous@miamioh.edu 529 8084 MIDDLETOWN CAMPUS FACULTY Dr. Susan S. Marine 216 Levey Hall mariness@miamioh.edu 727 3372 Dr. Janet Marshall 217 Levey Hall marshaj@miamioh.edu 727 3398 Mr. Howard P. Vail 225 Levey Hall vailhp@miamioh.edu 727 3419 HAMILTON CAMPUS FACULTY Dr. Richard Bretz 545 Mosler Hall bretzrl@miamioh.edu 785 3245 PRE MED (PRE HEALTH) ADVISORS FOR MAJORS Dr. Heeyoung Tai 239 Hughes taih@miamioh.edu 529 8649 Dr. Janet Marshall 217 Levey Hall marshaj@miamioh.edu 727 3398 2

THE DEPARTMENT The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Miami University has 25 full time faculty members on the Oxford Campus, 2 full time members on the Middletown Campus, and 1 full time faculty member on the Hamilton Campus. On the Oxford Campus, the Department is housed in Hughes Laboratories where over 80,000 square feet of space are available for teaching and research. The Department offers four undergraduate degrees, B.S. and A.B. degrees in both Chemistry and Biochemistry. At the graduate level the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees are offered. There are about 320 undergraduate, 25 M.S., and 40 Ph.D. students majoring in Chemistry or Biochemistry. The Department has been accredited by the American Chemical Society (ACS) since 1941. The number of students graduating with one of our four undergraduate degrees (listed above) is increasing. For the 2012 ACS reporting year, we had 57 graduates. This is greater than our recent four year average of 53, and our historical (17 year) average of 44. A number of these students also received a second degree in a related field such as Biology, Mathematics, or Physics. Surveys in the past few years indicate that about 2/3 of our students enter graduate or professional studies programs shortly after receiving their undergraduate degrees in the Department. B.S. degree recipients most often pursue further studies in chemistry, biochemistry, or medicine. Our B.S. graduates with excellent academic records have been accepted for graduate studies in Chemistry or Biochemistry at nearly every major university in the country. A.B. degree recipients most often pursue further studies in the health professions, business, or the life sciences. Many students who received an undergraduate degree in Chemistry and Biochemistry at Miami University have gone on to be granted the doctoral degree. In 2013, four of our recent graduates who are pursuing their graduate degrees at Stanford, Princeton, and Caltech, have been awarded 2013 NSF (National Science Foundation) Graduate Fellowships to support their graduate work. Both B.S. and A.B. graduates with excellent academic records are accepted to medical, dental, veterinary, and pharmacy schools. The Department also offers a combined Bachelor s/ms program. If you are interested in working toward both of these degrees in chemistry or biochemistry, ask your departmental advisor for more information during fall of your junior year. Every year other graduates enter the work force directly with a bachelor s degree. The types of positions that these graduates obtain depend on the type of undergraduate degree. B.S. degree recipients are most frequently employed as chemists with employers representing a broad spectrum of industries, including pharmaceuticals, consumer products, and fine chemicals. A.B. degree recipients are sometimes employed in related areas such as technical sales. 3

NOTES ON ACADEMIC ADVISING The formal academic advising process begins in the second semester of the freshman year when all chemistry and biochemistry majors are assigned an advisor in the Department. A table on next page shows the list of faculty advisors. Your advisor assignment will be posted online in March. Generally, you will remain with that advisor for the rest of your college career. Questions that arise before assignment of an academic advisor should be directed to the Chief Departmental Advisor. Your academic advisor is available to help you with questions concerning course selection within your major, departmental requirements, career planning etc., and will endeavor to clarify Miami Plan and College of Arts & Science requirements. You are urged to become familiar with all requirements for your degree; the ultimate responsibility for satisfying academic requirements rests with you. The Degree Audit Report System (DARS) is a valuable aid for advisees and advisors. This report shows your progress toward satisfying all degree requirements. In order for this report to be effective, it is necessary that the Registrar know which of the chemistry degree programs you are pursuing. We strongly suggest that you review your DARS (available online via BannerWeb) at least once each semester. Transfer students should see the Chief Departmental Advisor early in their first term at the Oxford campus. Students wishing to switch to a major in Chemistry or Biochemistry should have a change of major form signed by the Chief Departmental Advisor. The form should then be turned in to the Arts and Science Advising Office, Room 146 Upham Hall. The Miami University General Bulletin for the year you entered Miami is the official document concerning your graduation requirements. You will find all Departmental, College, and University requirements listed therein. Unusual problems concerning requirements may be directed to the Arts and Science Advising Office (http://www.cas.miamioh.edu/advising/). General questions concerning vocational goals and career planning may be directed to the Arts and Science Advising Office and/or the Office of Career Services (http://www.units.muohio.edu/careers/ ), Room 241 Hoyt. ADVANCED PLACEMENT/CLEP Advanced Placement is available for General Chemistry, CHM 141, 142, 144, and 145. for CHM 141, 142, 144, and 145 can also be earned by the College Level Examination Program (CLEP). If you have received credit from AP or CLEP, consult the Chief Departmental Advisor for suggestions regarding subsequent Chemistry courses. PREREQUISITES Most chemistry courses have prerequisites (including, in some cases, Mathematics and Physics). These prerequisites are listed in the Bulletin. You should never enroll in a course until you have completed the prerequisites. When designing a plan of study, careful attention to prerequisites is necessary to ensure completion of all required Chemistry and related courses within four years. This is particularly true for the B.S. degree programs. The suggested plans of study (pages 12 15) properly account for prerequisites of all required courses. First year students must note that there is a math prerequisite for General Chemistry, based on their math placement (MP) score. Math prerequisite for General Chemistry MP score of 12, enroll in CHM 141 or 141.H MP score of 8 11, enroll in CHM 141.R (includes 1 hour recitation) MP score of 7, you must complete a math course before enrolling in general chemistry. Check with a math advisor for placement in an appropriate course. 4

Undergraduate advisors: If you have questions regarding Transfer s, Change of Major, DARS notation, Registration issues, And other general advising questions Biochemistry major: Major requirement, course planning and scheduling, other general academic concerns Chemistry major: Major requirement, course planning and scheduling, other general academic concerns Miami Plan / College of Arts and Science requirement. General graduation requirement questions Pre med Co major, other health professional school preparation Advisor to see Chief Departmental Advisor Biochemistry advisors Chemistry advisors CAS (College of Arts and science) advisors Advisor at Mallory Wilson Center for Healthcare Education Departmental Pre med advisors Dr. Heeyoung Tai 239 Hughes taih@miamioh.edu 529 8649 Contact info Dr. Ann E. Hagerman 238 Hughes hagermae@miamioh.edu 529 2827 Dr. Meredith Erb 260C Hughes clinem@miamioh.edu 529 2815 Dr. S. Mark Cybulski 433 Hughes cybulssm@miamioh.edu 529 4137 Prof. Yasmin Jessa 440 Hughes jessay@miamioh.edu 529 7226 CAS Academic advising office Walk in or appointment at 146 Upham http://www.cas.miamioh.edu/advising/ Mr. Robert Balfour 292 Pearson Hall balfoura@miamioh.edu 529 3149 Dr. Heeyoung Tai 239 Hughes taih@miamioh.edu 529 8649 Dr. Janet Marshall 217 Levey Hall (Middletown) marshaj@miamioh.edu 727 3398 5

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY MAJORS Overview All Chemistry and Biochemistry majors take the CHM14X series (regular, majors, or honors sections) their first year, and the 25X series of Organic Chemistry in the second year. In the 3 rd year, all majors take Physical Chemistry courses and Analytical Chemistry courses. During the 3 rd year, students need to establish whether they want to focus on Chemistry or Biochemistry. By the end of their 3 rd year, students should have decided whether they would pursue the BA or BS degree. Note that each degree program requires completion of all the College of Arts and Science requirements, but different sets of related course requirements. /No credit Chemistry and Biochemistry majors may not take CHM courses or required related courses on a credit/no credit basis. Consult Section 208 of the Student Handbook for warnings about and further restrictions on enrollment in courses on a credit/no credit basis. Enrollment in courses on a credit/nocredit basis may affect eligibility for scholarships and membership in some honorary societies. Courses for your Thematic Sequence may be taken credit/no credit. Duplicate Because several levels of courses are offered, certain restrictions are placed on credit granted for sequences of courses that, in the Department s view, duplicate coverage of subject matter. may not be received for both: a. CHM 14X regular, majors, and honors versions b. CHM 231 and 241, 242 or 251, 252 c. CHM 332 and 432 d. CHM 451, 452 and 471, 472 e. CHM 363, 364 and 454, 455, 456. Grade Point Average A 2.0 minimum grade point average (GPA) in Chemistry and Biochemistry courses is required for graduation. All chemistry courses taken (required courses and elective courses) are used in computing this average. Incompletes ( I grades) are counted as F grades in the computation. Refer to the current Student Handbook (1.2.C.3 Course Repeat Policy) for eligibility and GPA calculations for repeated courses. Transfer credit does not affect your Chemistry or University GPA. APPLICATION FOR GRADUATION Students must apply for graduation. Application may be made any time after 96 hours of credit are earned. Early application allows time to detect and fulfill any overlooked requirements. The deadline for application is early in your last term. The deadline dates are given on the official Miami University calendar. 6

DEPARTMENT DEGREE PROGRAMS Curriculum for the B.S. Degree in Chemistry This program is usually chosen by students who want to enter the chemical industry or graduate school in chemistry, biochemistry, or related areas. This program meets certification requirements of the American Chemical Society. Program Requirements: (46 47 semester hours) Highly recommended for first year students: CHM 147 Introductory Seminar (1) All of these: CHM 141, 141H or CHM141R and CHM 142, 142M or 142H College Chemistry (3, 3) CHM 144M or 144H (or with approval CHM 144 College Chemistry Lab) (2) CHM 145M or 145H (or with approval CHM 145 College Chemistry Laboratory) (2) CHM 251, 252 Organic Chemistry for Chemistry Majors (3, 3) CHM 254, 255 Organic Chemistry Laboratory for Chemistry Majors (2, 2) CHM 375 Quantitative Analysis (3) CHM 451 or 471 AND CHM 452 or 472 Physical Chemistry/Biophysical Chemistry I II (3, 3) CHM 491 Chemistry in Societal Issues or CHM 492 Independent Research Capstone in Chemistry (3) Advanced Chemistry Coursework An additional fourteen (14) advanced credit hours (200 level or above) in chemistry are required, of which at least two (2) are an advanced lab course chosen from: CHM 419 Advanced Synthesis Laboratory (2) OR CHM 456 Chemical Measurements (2) Additional hours can be chosen from the following CHM 410 Topics in Chemistry Education (3) CHM 417 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3) CHM 432 Fundamentals of Biochemistry (4) CHM 454 Instrumental Analysis (3) CHM 426 Spectroscopic Identification of Structure (2) CHM 429 Polymer Chemistry (2) CHM 430 Topics in Biochemistry (2 3) CHM 450 Topics in Organic Chemistry (2 3) CHM 460 Topics in Physical Chemistry (2 3) Related Hours (22 23 required) All of these: MTH 151, 251 Calculus I, II (5, 4) or equivalents PHY 181, 182 General Physics (4, 4) PHY 183, 184 General Physics Laboratory (1, 1) Choose ONE of the following: MTH 222 Introduction to Linear Algebra (3) MTH 231 Elements of Discrete Mathematics (3) MTH 245 Differential Equations for Engineers (3) MTH 252 Calculus III (4) MTH 347 Differential Equations (3) STA 301 Applied Statistics (4) /or STA 333/ or STA 363 7

DEPARTMENT DEGREE PROGRAMS Curriculum for the B.A. Degree in Chemistry This program is for students interested in a career in the life or health sciences, physical sciences related to chemistry, or in teaching chemistry in secondary school. Students who anticipate graduate study in chemistry should elect the B.S. Chemistry Program. Program Requirements: (32 33 semester hours) Highly recommended for first year students: CHM 147 Introductory Seminar (1) All of these: CHM 141, 141H or CHM141R and CHM 142, 142M or 142H College Chemistry (3, 3) CHM 144M or 144H (or with approval CHM 144 College Chemistry Lab) (2) CHM 145M or 145H (or with approval CHM 145 College Chemistry Laboratory) (2) CHM 251, 252 Organic Chemistry for Chemistry Majors (3, 3) CHM 254, 255 Organic Chemistry Laboratory for Chemistry Majors (2, 2) CHM 375 Quantitative Analysis (3) CHM 451 or 471 AND CHM 452 or 472 Physical Chemistry/Biophysical Chemistry I II (3, 3) CHM 491 Chemistry in Societal Issues or CHM 492 Independent Research Capstone in Chemistry (3) Related Hours (28 required) All of these: MTH 151, 251 Calculus I, II (5, 4) or equivalents PHY 181, 182 General Physics (4, 4) PHY 183, 184 General Physics Laboratory (1, 1) Additional science courses: Nine (9) credit hours at the 200 level or above in one of the following departments: CHM, GLG, MBI, PHY, PCE, STA and BIO. Choices can also be made from MTH 222 (3), MTH 231 (3), MTH 245 (3) and MTH 252 (4). Students seeking the Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry meet the College of Arts and Science writing in the major requirement by completing the following courses: CHM 255, CHM 375 and CHM 491 or 492. 8

DEPARTMENT DEGREE PROGRAMS Curriculum for the B.S. Degree in Biochemistry This major is usually chosen by students who want to enter the chemical industry or graduate school in chemistry, biochemistry, or related areas. Recognizing the unique interdisciplinary aspects of Biochemistry, the Department has designed a B.S. degree in Biochemistry that incorporates numerous biological science courses, in addition to chemistry and biochemistry courses. Program Requirements: (46 47 semester hours) Highly recommended for first year students: CHM 147 Introductory Seminar (1) All of these: CHM 141, 141H or CHM141R and CHM 142, 142M or 142H College Chemistry (3, 3) CHM 144M or 144H (or with approval CHM 144 College Chemistry Lab) (2) CHM 145M or 145H (or with approval CHM 145 College Chemistry Laboratory) (2) CHM 251, 252 Organic Chemistry for Chemistry Majors (3, 3) CHM 254, 255 Organic Chemistry Laboratory for Chemistry Majors (2, 2) CHM 375 Quantitative Analysis (3) CHM 432 Fundamentals of Biochemistry (4) CHM 438 Biochemistry Laboratory (2) CHM 451 or 471 AND CHM 452 or 472 Physical Chemistry/Biophysical Chemistry I II (3, 3) CHM 491 Chemistry in Societal Issues or CHM 492 Independent Research Capstone in Chemistry (3) Advanced Biochemistry Coursework An additional eight (8) advanced credit hours in CHM courses are required, of which at least two (2) are advanced lab course chosen from: CHM 419 Synthesis Laboratory (2) or CHM 424 Experimental Techniques in Structural and Functional Genomics (4) or CHM 456 Chemical Measurements (2) At least four (4) of these hours are to be selected from the special topics offerings of CHM 430 Special Topics in Biochemistry, (2 3). The remaining hours can be chosen from CHM 417 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3) CHM 426 Spectroscopic Identification of Structure (3) CHM 454 Instrumental Analysis (3) CHM 410 Topics in Chemistry Education (3) CHM 430 Topics in Biochemistry (2 3) CHM 450 Topics in Organic Chemistry (2 3) CHM 460 Topics in Physical Chemistry (2 3) Related Hours (28 29 required) All of these: MTH 151, 251 Calculus I, II (5, 4) or equivalents PHY 181, 182 General Physics (4, 4) PHY 183, 184 General Physics Laboratory (1, 1) (continued in next page) 9

Additional courses: Additional courses are required from the following list: Minimum of three (3) credit hours in mathematics or statistics chosen from: MTH 222 Introduction to Linear Algebra (3) MTH 231 Elements of Discrete Mathematics (3) MTH 245 Differential Equations for Engineers (3) MTH 252 Calculus III (4) STA 301 Applied Statistics (4) or STA 363 or STA 333 BIO 466 Bioinformatics Computing Skills (3) Minimum six (6) credit hours chosen from BIO 116 Biological Concepts: Structure, Function, Cellular and Molecular Biology (4) BIO 203 Introduction to Cell Biology (3) BIO 342 Genetics (3) BIO 485 Bioinformatic Principles (3) PHY 421 Molecular and Cellular Biophysics (4) 10

DEPARTMENT DEGREE PROGRAMS Curriculum for the B.A. Degree in Biochemistry This program is for students interested in a career in the life or health sciences or biochemistry. Students who anticipate graduate study in biochemistry should elect the B.S. Biochemistry program. Program Requirements: (38 39 semester hours) Highly recommended for first year students: CHM 147 Introductory Seminar (1) All of these: CHM 141, 141H or CHM 141R and CHM 142, 142M or 142H College Chemistry (3, 3) CHM 144M or 144H (or with approval CHM 144 College Chemistry Lab) (2) CHM 145M or 145H (or with approval CHM 145 College Chemistry Laboratory) (2) CHM 251, 252 Organic Chemistry for Chemistry Majors (3, 3) CHM 254, 255 Organic Chemistry Laboratory for Chemistry Majors (2, 2) CHM 375 Quantitative Analysis (3) CHM 432 Fundamentals of Biochemistry (4) CHM 438 Biochemistry Laboratory (2) CHM 451 or 471 AND CHM 452 or 472 Physical Chemistry/Biophysical Chemistry I II (3, 3) CHM 491 Chemistry in Societal Issues or CHM 492 Independent Research Capstone in Chemistry (3) Related Hours (25 26 required) All of these: MTH 151, 251 Calculus I, II (5, 4) or equivalents PHY 181, 182 General Physics (4, 4) PHY 183, 184 General Physics Laboratory (1, 1) One of these: STA 301 Applied Statistics (3) OR STA 363 OR STA 333 BIO 203 Introduction to Cell Biology (3) BIO 305 Human Physiology (4) BIO 342 Genetics (3) Three credit hours at the 200 level or above in one of the following departments: CHM, GLG, MBI, PHY, PCE, STA and BIO. Choices can also be made from MTH 222 (3), MTH 231 (3), MTH 245 (3) and MTH 252 (4). Students seeking the Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry meet the College of Arts and Science writing in the major requirement by completing the following courses: CHM 255, CHM 375 and CHM 491 or 492. 11

DEPARTMENT DEGREE PROGRAMS Combined Bachelor s Master s Program in Chemistry This program is for students interested in obtaining a combined Bachelor s and Master s degree. This section describes the departmental protocol for handling applications for the combined program. For University wide guidelines, see the Graduate Bulletin. None of the policies below can supersede those of the Graduate School. 1. Applications for the combined bachelor s master s program should be made to the Graduate Admissions Committee. In addition to the credit hour requirement (64 hours) and the grade point average requirement (3.25) set by the Graduate School, the applicant should have completed at least one semester of physical chemistry and be enrolled in a second semester. At the time of application, the applicant should be made aware that departmental policy precludes them from obtaining a doctoral degree in Chemistry at Miami. 2. The application should include a current transcript, a plan of study showing how the requirements of the degree can be fulfilled in a timely fashion and a statement from the proposed Faculty Mentor supporting the applicant. Applicants whose master s degree work is projected to extend into the sixth year after matriculation at Miami University do not meet the intent of the combined bachelor s master s program. a. For students intending to pursue the thesis option, the application and the supporting statement must discuss the research progress of the applicant and how the thesis will be completed in a timely fashion. b. For students intending to pursue the non thesis option, the application and the supporting statement must discuss the topics of advanced study that the student intends to pursue and how the report will be completed in a timely fashion. 3. Since the advanced undergraduate courses are the same as those used in the proficiency requirement, students admitted to the combined program need not take entrance exams. In addition, the Faculty Mentor interview process need not be carried out. Upon admission, the graduate committee should be named and the first year exam conducted within the first semester in the program, at which time the committee will provide input and approval of the plan of study. 4. The above guidelines do not preclude students with majors outside the department from being considered for the combined program with the master s in chemistry, but such applicants are subject to the same policies as undergraduate chemistry and biochemistry majors. 5. In general, participants in this program will not be considered for departmental support. 12

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemistry Suggested Plan of Study (CHM and related courses only) Meets certification requirements for the American Chemical Society FIRST YEAR 1 CHM 141 3 CHM 142.M 3 CHM 144.M 2 CHM 145.M 2 CHM 147 1 CHM 148 1 3 MTH 151 5 2 MTH 251 4 SECOND YEAR CHM 251 3 CHM 252 3 CHM 254 2 CHM 255 2 PHY 181 4 PHY 182 4 PHY 183 1 PHY 184 1 3 MTH or STA ELECTIVE 3 or 4 THIRD YEAR 4 CHM 451 3 4 CHM 452 3 5 CHM Advanced Hours 3 6 CHM 375 3 5 CHM Advanced Hours 3 FOURTH YEAR CHM 456 (or 419 in Spring) 2 CHM 419 (or 456 in Fall) 2 5 CHM Advanced Hours 3 CHM 491 OR CHM 492 CAPSTONE 3 1 2 3 4 5 or CHM 141.H or 141.R or MTH 251 or MTH 249 Choose from MTH 222, 231, 245, 252 or 347 or STA 301. or CHM 471/472 need 12 hours of advanced CHM courses. 13

Bachelor of Arts (A. B.) in Chemistry Suggested Plan of Study (CHM and related courses only) FIRST YEAR 1 CHM 141 3 CHM 142.M 3 CHM 144.M 2 CHM 145.M 2 CHM 147 1 CHM 148 1 3 MTH 151 5 2 MTH 251 4 SECOND YEAR CHM 251 3 CHM 252 3 CHM 254 2 CHM 255 2 PHY 181 4 PHY 182 4 PHY 183 1 PHY 184 1 THIRD YEAR 3 CHM 451 3 3 CHM 452 3 4 ADVANCED SCIENCE 3 6 CHM 375 3 4 ADVANCED SCIENCE 3 FOURTH YEAR 4 ADVANCED SCIENCE 3 CHM 491 OR CHM 492 CAPSTONE 3 1 2 3 4 or CHM 141.H or 141.R or MTH 251 or MTH 249 or CHM 471/472 Take Nine (9) credit hours at the 200 level or above in any of the following departments: CHM, GLG, MBI, PHY, PCE, STA and BIO. Or choices can also be made from MTH 222 (3), MTH 231 (3), MTH 245 (3) and MTH 252 (4). 14

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biochemistry Suggested Plan of Study (CHM and related courses only) FIRST YEAR 1 CHM 141 3 CHM 142.M 3 CHM 144.M 2 CHM 145.M 2 CHM 147 1 CHM 148 1 2 MTH 151 5 2 MTH 251 4 BIO 116 4 SECOND YEAR CHM 251 3 CHM 252 3 CHM 254 2 CHM 255 2 PHY 181 4 PHY 182 4 PHY 183 1 PHY 184 1 3 MTH or STA ELECTIVE 3 or 4 THIRD YEAR 4 CHM 471 3 4 CHM 472 3 CHM 432 (or in Spring) 4 CHM 432 (or in Fall) 4 5 BIO advanced hours 3 6 CHM 375 3 6 CHM Advanced lab 3 FOURTH YEAR 7 BIOCHEM SP. TOPICS 2 3 7 BIOCHEM SP TOPICS 2 3 CHM 438 (or in Spring) 2 8 Advanced CHM courses 2 3 8 Advanced CHM courses 2 3 CHM 491 OR CHM 492 CAPSTONE 3 CHM 438 (or in Fall) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 or CHM 141.H or 141.R or MTH 251 or MTH 249 Choose from MTH 222, 231, 245, 252 or 347 or STA 301 or BIO 466 or CHM 451/452 Choose from BIO 203, BIO 342, BIO 485, PHY 421. Choose from CHM 419, CHM 424, or CHM 456 Need at least 4 credit hours of Biochem special topics. Choose from CHM 417, 426, 454 or other special topics (CHM 410, CHM 450, or CHM 460) 15

Bachelor of Arts (A.B.) in Biochemistry Suggested Plan of Study (CHM and related courses only) FIRST YEAR 1 CHM 141 3 CHM 142.M 3 CHM 144.M 2 CHM 145.M 2 CHM 147 1 CHM 148 1 2 MTH 151 5 2 MTH 251 4 BIO 116 4 SECOND YEAR CHM 251 3 CHM 252 3 CHM 254 2 CHM 255 2 PHY 181 4 PHY 182 4 PHY 183 1 PHY 184 1 THIRD YEAR 3 CHM 471 3 3 CHM 472 3 CHM 432 (or in Spring) 4 CHM 432 (or in Fall) 4 4 RELATED HOURS 3 6 CHM 375 3 5 ADVANCED SCIENCE 3 FOURTH YEAR CHM 438 (or in Spring) 2 CHM 491 OR CHM 492 CAPSTONE 3 CHM 438 (or in Fall) 2 1 2 3 4 5 or CHM 141.H or 141.R or MTH 251 or MTH 249 or CHM 451/452 Choose from STA 301, BIO 203, BIO 305, or BIO 342 Genetics (3) Take 3 credit hours at the 200 level or above in one of the following departments: CHM, GLG, MBI, PHY, PCE, STA and BIO. Or choices can also be made from MTH 222 (3), MTH 231 (3), MTH 245 (3) and MTH 252 (4). 16

Blank Table for Your Course Planning Check your DARs every semester to plan your courses See your academic advisor if you have any questions FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR THIRD YEAR FOURTH YEAR CHM 491 OR CHM 492 CAPSTONE 3 17

INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN HEALTH PROFESSIONS (Modified for Chemistry and Biochemistry Majors) Beginning Fall semester 2013, Miami offers the Premedical Studies Co Major (http://www.cas.miamioh.edu/mwche/premedcomajor.html ), to help students prepare to pursue advanced degrees in medicine as well as other healthcare related fields. The co major integrates formal advising sessions with professional development courses (PMD courses) and courses covering the fundamental concepts in the biological, physical, and social sciences required for admission into medical school and/or covered on the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). The following table lists the required courses for the Premedical Studies Co major. Subject Area Courses s 1. General Chemistry: CHM 141/144 and CHM 142/145 10 Chemistry 2. Organic Chemistry: CHM 241/244 and 242/245 or CHM 251/254 and (all of these) 10 252/255 4 3. Biochemistry: CHM 432* OR CHM 332 Biology (all of these) Statistics (one of these) Physics Professional Development (all of these) Social Science (all of these) 1. BIO/MBI 116 or BIO 114 2. BIO/MBI 115 or BIO 305 or MBI 201 3. BIO/MBI 200 499 (excluding independent study) (a 4 th biology course is strongly recommended not required) STA 261 OR STA 301 or ISA 205 (calculus based) 4 4 3 4 (3 4) PHY 181/183 and PHY 182/184 (calculus based) 8 10 1. PMD 101: Explorations in Medicine (Fall Year 1) 2. PMD 301: Preparing for a Career in Medicine (Spring Year 3) 1. PSY 111 (for MCAT) 2. SOC 153* or SOC 151 (for MCAT) English One year or equivalent 6 Math MTH 151 or MTH 153 (strongly recommended not required) (4 5) Total 61 66 * Preferred courses Recommended Premedical Studies Co major Courses for students entering Fall 2013 PMD 101: Explorations in Medicine (1 credit) CHM 141/144: General Chemistry (5 credits) The Premedical Studies Co Major is not a standalone major and must be taken in conjunction with a primary major that provides the significant depth and breadth of a formal academic discipline. Chemistry or Biochemistry majors have been very successful in pursuing advanced degrees in healthcare professional fields. Although it is encouraged to pursue this co major, prehealth students are not required to complete the co major. Premedical Studies courses as well as access to the advising services provided by the Mallory Wilson Center for Healthcare Education (http://www.cas.miamioh.edu/mwche/ ), and the Premedical Advisory Committee (PAC) are available to all students. The Pre Medical Advisory Committee faculty members are appointed by the College of Arts & Science to advise students interested in applying to medical school and to assist in the application process. Drs. Heeyoung Tai and Janet Marshall in our department are current members of PAC and available for pre med student advising. 3 4 2 7 8 18

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS Independent Study and Undergraduate Research Many Chemistry and Biochemistry majors are engaged in undergraduate research, with some exceptional students beginning as early as their freshman year. Students must enroll in a course to participate (CHM 177, 277, 377, 477 or 490) and may receive credit (but no letter grade initially) for this experience. After one semester of research graded credit/no credit, a student may arrange for a limited number of research hours with a letter grade awarded for work with the same professor. There are several requirements for this opportunity: a. All arrangements are made individually between the student and a particular instructor. b. A minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.3 in Chemistry courses is required. c. An Independent Study Permit must be submitted for registration in Undergraduate Research or Independent Study courses each semester. To find out about the research interests of individual faculty members, go to: http://chemistry.miamioh.edu/. Under Programs, click on Undergraduate Program and then Research Opportunities. Read the research descriptions posted by the faculty and select some interesting projects. Contact a few faculty members and arrange appointments to explore the opportunities, expectations, and likely outcomes for several different research groups. Then choose one to work with based on your mutual understanding with the faculty member. Departmental Honors in Chemistry Chemistry majors with at least 25 credit hours of Chemistry and a 3.5 cumulative average in Chemistry are eligible to pursue Departmental Honors. A number of other requirements must be met to receive Departmental Honors. You must apply for Departmental Honors during the spring semester of your junior year. Contact the Departmental Honors Program coordinator for more information. Note: Departmental Honors is different than University Honors. See below. Honors Courses The Department offers several General Chemistry (14X.H) and Organic Chemistry (24X.H and 25X.H) Honors courses. They are only open to students in Miami s Honors Program. If you are interested in these offerings, contact an advisor. In some cases you may be required to take both an Honors lecture and the corresponding lab to receive an Honors experience, as defined by the Honors Program. Also, you may be expected to take both courses in a two semester sequence. Teacher Certification Both our A.B. Chemistry and A.B. Biochemistry degrees are compatible with teacher licensure. Students who wish to combine teacher licensure with an Arts and Science major must observe the rules, procedures, and restrictions pertaining to admission to a licensure cohort as outlined by the School of Education and Allied Professions. For information, contact the Office of Student Services in the School of Education and Allied Professions, 200 McGuffey Hall (513 529 6418). 19

Study Abroad If you are interested in study abroad, you should meet with an academic advisor in your first year, as significant adjustments in your schedule may be necessary. Studying abroad in the summer or during J term is the easiest option to schedule and should not require any changes in your schedule as outlined in this document. BA Chemistry and Biochemistry majors can usually free up a semester in their junior year by careful planning. BS Chemistry and Biochemistry majors have more course requirements and may have more difficulty in scheduling a semester abroad. Some students are able to schedule this if they entered Miami with AP credit for several science and math courses. Most students who study abroad choose courses to fulfill Miami Plan requirements such as humanities or social science courses. Awards Each year the Department selects students to receive awards, citations, and scholarships. The recipients are selected on the basis of academic and other achievements. The scholarships are awarded with the concurrence of the Miami University Scholarship Office. If you are officially listed as a chemistry or biochemistry major you will be considered, without having to apply. Student Organizations There are several student organizations of interest to Chemistry and Biochemistry majors. The Miami Chemical Society is open to all students interested in Chemistry and Biochemistry. Meetings emphasize topics of interest to those anticipating graduate studies and/or careers in Chemistry or Biochemistry. Student affiliate membership in the American Chemical Society is also available to Chemistry majors. Contact the Miami Chemical Society for details or ACS directly (www.chemistry.org). Miami M.E.D. is an honorary organization for premedical students. Many meetings are open and feature speakers from the field of medicine or medical education. Information on many student organizations in healthcare related fields can be found under advising section on the website for the Mallory Wilson Center for Healthcare Education (http://www.cas.miamioh.edu/mwche/ ). 20