Chemistry
Catalog pages 161-163
Subject abbreviation: CHEM College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Eric L. Chronister, Ph.D., Chair Leonard Mueller, Ph.D., Vice Chair Department Office, 248 Chemical Sciences
- (951) 827-3789; chem.ucr.edu
Distinguished Professors
David F. Bocian, Ph.D. Robert Haddon, Ph.D. (Chemistry/Chemical and
Environmental Engineering) Michael Pirrung, Ph.D. Francisco Zaera, Ph.D. Professors
Christopher J. Bardeen, Ph.D. Ludwig Bartels, Ph.D. Quan “Jason” Cheng, Ph.D. Eric L. Chronister, Ph.D. Pingyun Feng, Ph.D. Ryan Julian, Ph.D. Cynthia K. Larive, Ph.D. Thomas H. Morton, Ph.D. Leonard J. Mueller, Ph.D. Christopher Y. Switzer, Ph.D. Yinsheng Wang, Ph.D. Yadong Yin, Ph.D. Jingsong Zhang, Ph.D. Professors Emeriti
Walter J. Deal, Ph.D. Everly B. Fleischer, Ph.D. George K. Helmkamp, Ph.D. François Mathey, Ph.D. M. Mark Midland, Ph.D. Robert C. Neuman, Jr., Ph.D. William H. Okamura, Ph.D. William H. Orttung, Ph.D. James N. Pitts, Jr., Ph.D. Dallas L. Rabenstein, Ph.D. Christopher A. Reed, Ph.D. Michael F. Rettig, Ph.D. Donald T. Sawyer, Ph.D. Hartland H. Schmidt, Ph.D. Gary W. Scott, Ph.D. Charles L. Wilkins, Ph.D. Richard M. Wing, Ph.D. Associate Professors
Gregory J.O. Beran, Ph.D. Chia-en A. Chang, Ph.D. Richard Hooley, Ph.D. Catharine Larsen, Ph.D. Michael J. Marsella, Ph.D. Wenwan Zhong, Ph.D. Assistant Professors
Huiwang Ai, Ph.D. Matthew Conley, Ph.D. Boniface Fokwa, Ph.D. Joseph Genereux, Ph.D. W. Hill Harman, Ph.D. De-en Jiang, Ph.D. Vincent Lavallo, Ph.D. David Martin, Ph.D. Ming Lee Tang, Ph.D. Chao Wang, Ph.D.
** Lecturer with Security of Employment
Jack Eichler, Ph.D. Cooperating Faculty
Richard J. Debus, Ph.D. (Biochemistry) Jocelyn G. Millar, Ph.D. (Entomology) Ashok Mulchandani, Ph.D. (Chemical &
Environmental Engineering) Mihri Ozkan, Ph.D. (Electrical and Computer
Engineering) Roya Bahreini, Ph.D. (Atmospheric Science) Valentine Vullev, Ph.D. (Bioengineering) Paul J. Ziemann, Ph.D. (Environmental Sciences)
Major
The Department of Chemistry offers a B.S. and B.A. degree in Chemistry and a B.S. in Chemistry with a Chemical Physics option or an Environmental Chemistry option.
The B.S. program is certified by the American Chemical Society and is designed for students interested in a professionally oriented major leading most often to a career or advanced study in chemistry.
The B.A. program is designed for students who wish to obtain a broad educational background with less intensive emphasis on chemistry. In this program, students have increased ease in meeting requirements for such areas as premedical, predental, or prepharmaceutical science; education; and administration. Check careers.ucr.edu.
A Chemical Physics option is available for students who wish to prepare for admission to a graduate program in chemical physics.
The Environmental Chemistry option is available for students who wish to become familiar with environmental processes and problems related to air, water, and soil, and to apply their chemical knowledge working in environmental- related areas. This option also prepares students for admission to a graduate program emphasizing environmental chemistry.
Pre-Health Science Chemistry majors in either the B.S. or B.A. programs can prepare for admission to medical, pharmacy, or dental schools by carefully planning their programs of study. Students planning to apply for post- graduate studies in the health sciences should make it a special point to consult with their Chemistry advisor early in their studies at UCR. Check hpac.ucr.edu.
Teaching Credential
Teachers in the public schools in California must have a credential approved by the State Commission on Teacher Credentialing. The credential requires an undergraduate major, baccalaureate degree, and completion of a graduate credential program such as that offered by the Graduate School of Education at UCR (see Education in this catalog and education.ucr.edu).
UCR has an approved undergraduate program for Chemistry majors who plan to get a Multiple Subjects Credential and teach in the elementary (K-6) grades. A breadth of course work is necessary, in addition to the specified requirements for the major. Students are urged to start early, preferably as freshmen, selecting courses most helpful for this career. Details and counseling on the Bridge to Teaching Program, a preparation program for the multiple subjects credential, are available in the Office of Interdisciplinary Programs, 3111 Interdisciplinary Building South (INTS),
- (951) 827-1584; lsnid.ucr.edu. Details and
counseling on other programs are available in the Graduate School of Education and education.ucr.edu/programs.html.
UCR does not yet have a state-approved undergraduate program for chemistry majors who wish to teach at the secondary level. The Teaching Credential in Science, chemistry emphasis, is required for chemistry teachers, grades 7-12. Students who plan to get this credential must take the commission’s subject- matter assessment examination and should make certain their academic program includes preparatory course work. The examination includes chemistry in depth and general science with introductory, college-level biology, chemistry, physics, and geoscience (geology, meteorology, oceanography, astronomy).
Further information about courses, requirements, and examinations can be obtained in orientation meetings and the Graduate School of Education (1124 Sproul Hall).
California Teach-Science/Mathematics Initiative (CaTEACH-SMI) California Teach-Science Mathematics Initiative (CaTEACH-SMI) has a goal of addressing the critical need of highly qualified K-12 science and mathematics teachers in California. With an economy increasingly reliant on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and the anticipated large scale retirement of qualified teachers, this is an essential time to explore and prepare for a career in teaching science or mathematics.
CaTEACH-SMI at UCR offers undergraduate students paid/unpaid opportunities, such as the SMI & Alpha Center Apprentice Programs, to explore STEM teaching as a career option. Through CaTEACH-SMI, students receive advising and mentoring to prepare for entrance into an intern teaching credential program while diligently coordinating with academic advisors to ensure completion of STEM degree requirements. The CaTEACH-SMI Resource Center provides future STEM teachers with material and financial resources which includes the National Science Foundation (NSF) Noyce Scholarship Program to promote planning and professional development towards a science/ mathematics education career.
For more information about the CaTEACH-SMI program, please visit smi.ucr.edu, the Resource Center at 1315 Pierce Hall, or on Facebook at facebook.com/ScienceMathInitiativeAtUcr.
Transfer Students
Students transferring to the Chemistry major must complete courses comparable to the following one-year sequences before they transfer:
- 1. General chemistry, equivalent to CHEM 001A, CHEM 001B, CHEM 001C, CHEM 01LA, CHEM 01LB, CHEM 01LC, each
course completed with a grade of “C” or better
course completed with a grade of “C” or better
At least one of the following one-year sequences:
- 1. General physics (calculus-based) equivalent
to PHYS 040A, PHYS 040B, PHYS 040C, each course completed with a grade of “C” or better (strongly recommended)
completed with a grade of “C” or better
- 3. Organic chemistry (one-year lower-division),
each course completed with a grade of “B” or better
Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.70 in transferable college courses. UCR has articulation agreements with most of the California community colleges. These agreements list specific community college courses that have been designated as comparable to UCR courses (see the statewide articulation web site at assist.org). Transfer students will usually find it advantageous to complete most or all sequences before starting at UCR. All prospective transfers should try to complete the sequences they begin rather than divide a sequence between two campuses.
Change of Major Criteria
General requirement:
- 1. Students must be in good academic
standing with 2.0 cumulative GPA and 2.0 upper- division chemistry major GPA.
- 2. Grades for all chemistry core and required
lower-division math and physics courses must be “C-” or better.
- 3. A grade of “C-” or better in each of the
courses used to satisfy the 20-unit CNAS Natural Science and Mathematics breadth requirement.
- 4. AP credit is not accepted for lower-division
chemistry courses.
Specific requirement:
If student has completed less than 45 units (first year students), then
If student has completed between 45 and 90 units (second year students), then
CHEM 001C, CHEM 01LA, CHEM 01LB, CHEM 01LC and PHYS 040A or PHYS 002A and PHYS 02LA (PHYS 002A & PHYS 02LA can be used for B.A. program only)
If student has completed between 90 and 135 units (third year students), then
- • Completion of all lower-division math
requirements (MATH 008B or MATH 009A, MATH 009B, MATH 009C, MATH 010A for B.A. program; and MATH 008B or MATH 009A, MATH 009B, MATH 009C, MATH 010A, MATH 010B, MATH 046 for B.S. program).
- • Completion of the following chemistry
courses (CHEM 001A, CHEM 001B, CHEM 001C, CHEM 01LA, CHEM 01LB, CHEM 01LC, CHEM 005, CHEM 112A, CHEM 112B, CHEM 112C).
- • Completion of all lower-division physics
requirements (PHYS 040A, PHYS 040B, PHYS 040C or PHYS 002A, PHYS 002B, PHYS 002C and PHYS 02LA, PHYS 02LB, PHYS 02LC) (Phys 002A, PHYS 002B, PHYS 002C and PHYS 02LA, PHYS 02LB, PHYS 02LC can be used for B.A. program only)
If student has completed more than 135 units (fourth year students), then
- • Completion of all lower-division math
requirements (MATH 008B or MATH 009A, MATH 009B, MATH 009C, MATH 010A for B.A. program; and MATH 008B or MATH 009A, MATH 009B, MATH 009C, MATH 010A, MATH 010B, MATH 046 for B.S. program).
- • Completion of all lower-division chemistry
courses (CHEM 001A, CHEM 001B, CHEM 001C, CHEM 01LA, CHEM 01LB, CHEM 01LC, CHEM 005, CHEM 112A, CHEM 112B, CHEM 112C).
- • Completion of all lower-division physics
requirements (PHYS 040A, PHYS 040B, PHYS 040C or PHYS 002A, PHYS 002B, PHYS 002C and PHYS 02LA, PHYS 02LB, PHYS 02LC) (PHYS 002A, PHYS 002B, PHYS 002C and PHYS 02LA, PHYS 02LB, PHYS 02LC can be used for B.A. program only)
- • Completion of upper-division chemistry
University Requirements
See Undergraduate Studies section.
College Requirements
See College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, Colleges and Programs section.
Some of the following requirements for the major may also fulfill some of the college’s breadth requirements. Consult with a professional academic advisor at the CNAS Advising Center, 1223 Pierce Hall.
Major Requirements
The major requirements for the B.A. and the B.S. degree in Chemistry are as follows: Bachelor of Arts
- 1. Lower-division requirements (51-52 units)
CHEM 01LA, CHEM 01LB, CHEM 01LC (or CHEM 01HA and CHEM 1HLA, CHEM 01HB and CHEM 1HLB, CHEM 01HC and CHEM 1HLC), CHEM 005
PHYS 002A, PHYS 002B, PHYS 002C, PHYS 02LA, PHYS 02LB, PHYS 02LC)
- 2. Upper-division requirements (38-48 units)
A minimum grade of “C-” for any upper-division course used to fulfill the requirements for the B.A. degree.
CHEM 112B, CHEM 112C, CHEM 113, CHEM 125, CHEM 150A, CHEM 191, and either CHEM 111 or CHEM 140 or CHEM 166
- b) Ten (10) additional upper-division units in
Chemistry if the year of organic chemistry is taken at a community college
Bachelor of Science
- 1. Lower-division requirements (59-60 units)
CHEM 01LA, CHEM 01LB, CHEM 01LC (or CHEM 01HA and CHEM 1HLA, CHEM 01HB and CHEM 1HLB, CHEM 01HC and CHEM 1HLC), CHEM 005
following: MATH 010A, MATH 010B, MATH 031, MATH 046
- 2. Upper-division requirements (53-54
units) A minimum grade of “C-” for any upper-division course used to fulfill the requirements for the B.S. degree.
CHEM 112A, CHEM 112B, CHEM 112C, CHEM 113, CHEM 125, CHEM 150A, CHEM 191
- b) Two laboratory courses from CHEM 114
or CHEM 140, CHEM 166, BCH 162
ENTX 136/SWSC 136, CHEM 150B, CHEM 197, CHEM 199. CHEM 197 and CHEM 199 must be taken for a grade and a written report submitted.
Chemical Physics Option
Students must consult with their Chemistry advisor before electing this option.
- 1. Lower-division requirements (67-69 units)
CHEM 01LA, CHEM 01LB, CHEM 01LC (or CHEM 01HA and CHEM 1HLA, CHEM 01HB and CHEM 01HLB, CHEM 01HC and CHEM 1HLC), CHEM 005 Chemistry 163 / Programs and Courses 163 / Programs and Courses
PHYS 040A, PHYS 040B, PHYS 040C, and PHYS 041C
- 2. Upper-division requirements (72 units)
A minimum grade of “C-” for any upper-division course used to fulfill the requirements for the Chemical Physics option.
CHEM 112A, CHEM 112B, CHEM 112C, CHEM 113, CHEM 114, CHEM 150A, CHEM 150B, CHEM 191
- b) Twenty-one (21) units of upper-division
course work in Mathematics or Physics (110 or above excluding 190 series)
- c) Nine (9) additional units in physical
chemistry
Environmental Chemistry Option
Students must consult with their Chemistry advisor before electing this option.
- 1. Lower-division requirements (72-73 units)
CHEM 01LA, CHEM 01LB, CHEM 01LC (or CHEM 01HA and CHEM 1HLA, CHEM 01HB and CHEM 1HLB, CHEM 01HC and CHEM 1HLC), CHEM 005
- 2. Upper-division requirements (73-75
units) A minimum grade of “C-” for any upper-division course used to fulfill the requirements for the Environmental Chemistry option.
CHEM 112A, CHEM 112B, CHEM 112C, CHEM 113, CHEM 125, CHEM 135/ ENSC 135/ENTX 135, CHEM 136/ENSC 136/ENTX 136/SWSC 136, CHEM 114 or CHEM 140, CHEM 150A, CHEM 166, CHEM 191
- d) Two additional courses from CHEM 150B,
CHEM 197, CHEM 199, ENSC 100, ENSC 101, ENSC 102, ENSC 104/SWSC 104, ENSC 140/SWSC 140, ENSC 142, ENSC 155, ENSC 163, ENTX 101, GEO 132, GEO 137, GEO 157 (4 units total from CHEM 197 and/or CHEM 199)
Undergraduate Research is strongly encouraged for students with the requisite ability. Students wishing to participate in this activity should consult Chemistry faculty, their Chemistry advisor, or check: ugr.ucr.edu. Sample Program
Student programs are planned on an individual basis with their advisors, and there is considerable flexibility in the sequence in which courses required for the major are taken. For example, PHYS 040A, PHYS 040B, PHYS 040C can be started equally well during either the freshman or sophomore year. The sample program is typical for a well-prepared entering freshman who seeks the B.S. degree.
Freshman Year Fall Winter Spring
CHEM 001A, CHEM 001B, CHEM 001C, CHEM 01LA, CHEM 01LB, CHEM 01LC (or CHEM 01HA and CHEM 1HLA, CHEM 01HB and CHEM 1HLB, CHEM 01HC and CHEM 1HLC) 4,1 4,1 4,1
MATH 008B or MATH 009A, MATH 009B, MATH 009C 4 4 4
ENGL 001A, ENGL 001B, ENGL 001C 4 4 4
Elective (optional) 4
Total Units 17 18 18
Sophomore Year Fall Winter Spring
CHEM 112A, CHEM 112B, CHEM 112C 4 4 4
MATH 010A, MATH 010B, MATH 046 4 4 4
CHEM 005 5
Electives 4 8
Total Units 13 17 16
Junior Year Fall Winter Spring
CHEM 110A, CHEM 110B, CHEM 113 4 4 4
Biological Science w/ Lab 4
CHEM 125 5
CHEM 143 3
CHEM 191 1
Electives 4 4 8
Total Units 17 15 17
Senior Year Fall Winter Spring
CHEM 166 4
Electives 12 8 4
Total Units 12 12 12
Minor
The minor in Chemistry consists of 28 upper- division units in chemistry.
- 1. Of the specified upper-division units, a
minimum of 16 units must be unique to the minor and may not be used to satisfy major requirements.
- 2. At least one of the courses used to satisfy the
28 units must be in CHEM 125, CHEM 111, CHEM 140 or CHEM 166 (courses which include laboratory work).
- 3. No more than 4 units of 190-199 courses
may be used in fulfilling the upper-division units for a minor.
All of the upper-division courses in chemistry have a prerequisite of CHEM 001A, CHEM 001B, CHEM 001C, CHEM 01LA, CHEM 01LB, CHEM 01LC, or CHEM 01HA and CHEM 1HLA, CHEM 01HB and CHEM 1HLB, CHEM 01HC and CHEM 1HLC and most have CHEM 005 as a prerequisite.
Students with a minor in Chemistry should consult with their Chemistry advisor to construct a specific program consistent with their career goals.
See Minors under the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences in the Colleges and Programs section of this catalog for additional information on minors.