Chemistry
Curriculum
Chemistry is an experimental science that has as its goal the development of an atomic and molecular interpretation of the properties and behavior of matter. The fundamental nature and extensive application of chemistry to other fields of science gives the chemistry graduate a variety of career choices and advanced study opportunities. Among these are industrial chemistry, government service, sales or supervision, secondary teaching and entry into graduate or professional schools. This wide variety of potential interests can best be served by a program of maximum flexibility. The student will have competency in the following areas prior to graduating from Lander University with a degree in Chemistry:
1. Chemistry. Fundamental principles of analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical
chemistry.
2. Mathematics. Fundamental principles of differential, integral, and multivariable calculus.
3. Physics. Fundamental principles of mechanics, heat, electricity, magnetism, and waves.
Chemistry major information can also be found in the Lander University Catalogue.
Also, the BS in Chemistry worksheet page is found in the Lander University Catalogue.
The required major courses for a degree in chemistry are CHEM 111-112, 221-222, 330, 331, 341, 401-402, 499, plus a minimum of six hours of elective courses from the following: CHEM 301, 311, 351, 390, 407- 410, or 420.
Required cognates include BIOL 111, MATH 123 and 211 or MATH 131-132, PHYS 201-202 or 211-212 and a minimum of six hours of electives from the following: BIOL 112 or higher, CHEM 300 or higher, CS 101 or higher, MATH 211 or higher, PHYS 203 or 213, ES 300 or higher, or GEOL 111 or higher. The program features extensive student participation in experimental laboratory work. In many instances, experiments are chosen to coincide with a student's specific needs and interests.
Suggested Four-Year Chemistry Program
Suggested Four-Year Chemistry Pre-Medicine Emphasis
Suggested Three-Year Pre-Pharmacy Program
Suggested Two-Year Pre-Pharmacy Program
The core chemistry courses will be offered on the following schedule:
| Every Fall | Every Spring |
| CHEM 111
CHEM 221 CHEM 330 CHEM 401 CHEM 499 |
CHEM 112
CHEM 222 CHEM 301 CHEM 331 CHEM 402 CHEM 420 |
| Even Year Falls | Odd Year Springs |
| CHEM 311 | CHEM 341 |
Other specialized courses offered on demand.
PRE-ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCE CURRICULA
The Department of Physical Sciences at Lander University offers non-degree programs in the following areas: Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dentistry, and Pre-Pharmacy. Students fulfilling the requirements of these programs would major in Chemistry.
*All Pharmacy degree programs in the State of South Carolina are now 6-year Pharm.D.
programs. As such, they require students to have a minimum of 67 semester hours before
applying to pharmacy school.
Although most professional schools have common core curriculum requirements, there are
variances. In addition, some schools have regular admission programs, early decision
programs, and early admissions programs. In the early admission program, the student can be
accepted as early as the third semester of undergraduate study. There are variations in the
number of hours and courses required by similar programs offered at different institutions.
To better server Lander's students, each program has a designated faculty advisor.
As soon as the decision to enter one of the health-related programs is made, the student and his/her advisement records should be turned over to the appropriate health program advisor in the Department of Physical Sciences.
Because of the variations in programs, it is imperative that students work closely with the
advisor. The student needs to choose the school of transfer early, with MUSC and USC being
the logical choice for South Carolina residents. Students must recognize the very competitive
nature of these programs and are therefore strongly encouraged to choose a major as a back-up
plan.
Successful completion of the following Lander courses will allow a student to apply to pharmacy programs at both the Medical University of South Carolina and the University of South Carolina:
|
Courses |
Hours |
| CHEM 111 - 112 | 8 |
| BIOL 111 - 112 | 8 |
| MATH 123 | 3 |
| ENGL. COMP 101 - 102 | 6 |
| MATH 211 | 3 |
| CHEM 221 - 222 | 8 |
| ECON 201 OR 202 | 3 |
| PHYS 201 - 202 OR 211 - 212 | 8 |
| SPEECH 101 | 3 |
| BIOL 202 and 203 | 8 |
| PSYCHOLOGY 101 | 3 |
| ELECTIVES (liberal arts) | 9 |
CHEMISTRY HONORS PROGRAM
Students majoring in chemistry may qualify to earn a B.S. degree with honors in chemistry.
A student graduating from Lander University with the Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry may qualify for the "Honors Degree in Chemistry" if the following conditions have been met:
1. Upon graduation, the student must have a GPR of 3.5 in both overall course work and chemistry
with no D's in any chemistry courses,
2. In addition to the normal course requirements, the following courses are required:
Multivariable Calculus MATH 232
Chemistry Elective CHEM 300 or above
Computer Science CIS 180
3. The student must complete a research project which:
(a) the research is of sufficient quality to receive four semester hours credit in CHEM 410,
(b) the results are submitted for publication in a scientific journal or presentation at a scientific meeting (such as the South Carolina Academy of Science), and
(c) the results are presented in seminar format to the science faculty, students, and invited guests.
The project may be completed entirely at Lander or initiated off campus during a summer research program (for example, programs at Argonne, Brookhaven, and Oak Ridge National Laboratories).
Transfer students entering this program must have 3.5 GPR overall and in chemistry from their former institution(s) and must meet above guidelines.
CHEMISTRY MINOR
A minor in Chemistry consists of 24 hours of the following: CHEM 111-112 and 16 hours from 200 level courses or above. A GPA of 2.0 or better is required for courses applied to the chemistry minor.
