DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

CHAIR: MARY F. PLISHKER
FACULTY: Arney, Banta, Barber, Chasteen, DeShazo, Loeffler, Slough, White

The objectives of the Department of Chemistry are to train professional chemists, biochemists, and natural scientists; to prepare teachers of chemistry; and to provide the background for effective work in life sciences, environmental science, home economics, physics, agriculture, law, medicine, nursing, nutrition, medical technology, dentistry, and engineering.

The American Chemical Society recognizes the Department of Chemistry as having adequate faculty, facilities, library, curriculum, and research for training professional chemists. Recipients of the Bachelor of Science degree, having completed specific requirements, may be awarded certificates by the American Chemical Society stating that the minimum requirements for professional training of chemists have been fulfilled. Students receiving the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry may feel confident of receiving research or teaching fellowships in leading American universities, admission to preprofessional schools, or employment in rewarding technical and scientific careers.

Curricula: Major in Chemistry
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
PLAN I
(for Professional Chemists)
First Year Credit Second Year Credit
CHM 138/118, 139/119 8 CHM 241, 248, 249 12
ENG 164, 165 6 PHY 138/118, 139/119 8
HIS 163, 164 6 MTH 274 3
MTH 172, 173 6 ENG 265, 275, or 295 3
Minor** or electives* 5-7 CS or proficiency 3
KIN 215 or accepted substitute 1 Minor** and electives* 3-6
KIN activity or accepted substitute 1-3 32-35
33-37

Third Year Credit Fourth Year Credit
CHM 326, 358, 367, 426 12 CHM 410, 438, 440, 467, 468 14
POL 261 3 ART, DNC, MUS, or THR 3
BIO 135/115, 136/116 8 Criterion VI, POL (Crit. VI) 9
ENG 330 3 Minor** and electives* 8-10
Minor** and electives* 5-8 34-36
31-34

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
PLAN II
(for Other Technical Careers)
First Year Credit Second Year Credit
CHM 138/118, 139/119 8 CHM 241, 248, 249 12
ENG 164, 165 6 BIO, GEL, or PHY (one field) 8
MTH (162, 163, 172,173 or higher level) 3 ENG 265, 275, or 295 3
MTH (173 or higher level) 3
HIS 163, 164 6 CS or proficiency 3
Minor** and electives* 7-10 Minor** and electives* 3-6
KIN 215 or accepted substitute 1 32-35
KIN activity or accepted substitute 1-3
32-37

Third Year Credit Fourth Year Credit
CHM 326, 358, 367, 426 12 CHM (advanced electives*) 3
POL 261, POL from Criterion VI 6 CHM 410, 440 5
ENG 330 3 ART, DNC, MUS, or THR 3
Minor** and electives* 13-16 Criterion VI 6
34-37 Minor** and electives* 12-15
29-32


* CHM 433, 439 and 495 are recommended.
** A minor requires six semesters of course work, a minimum of 24 credits (six advanced) in an approved field.

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
PLAN II
(Emphasis in Biochemistry - Biotechnology)
Students seeking a background that will prepare them for the emerging technologies in biochemistry and biotechnology can select advanced courses that will lead to a major in chemistry and a minor in biology.

  • CHM 358 Physical Chemistry I
  • CHM 367 Introductory Inorganic Chemistry
  • CHM 410 Chemical Literature Seminar
  • CHM 438 Introductory Biochemistry
  • CHM 439 Metabolism
  • CHM 440 Instrumental Analytical Chemistry
  • CHM 495 Undergraduate Research in Chemistry
  • BIO 344 General Physiology
  • BIO 345 Introductory Genetics
  • BIO 347 General Microbiology
  • BIO 480 Introduction to Molecular Biology
  • BIO 349 Histology or
  • BIO 435 Immunology or
  • BIO 449 Cytology
  • Other support courses include:
  • CS 164 Introduction to Algorithms and Data Structures
  • ECO 234 Principles of Macroeconomics
  • ENG 330 Introduction to Technical Writing
  • MTH 172 Calculus I
  • MTH 173 Calculus II
  • MTH 379 Statistical Methods
  • PHY 138 General Physics - Mechanics and Heat
  • PHY 139 General Physics - Sound, Light, Electricity and Magnetism
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    SECONDARY TEACHER CERTIFICATION
    in Chemistry and a Second Field
    or
    in Chemistry with Science Composite Certification
    Students seeking Secondary Teacher Certification in Chemistry under the Bachelor of Science, Plan II, must include the following courses:
    1. SED 383, 392, 394, 464, 480, 496, 497 as Other Courses.
    2. SCM 161 or 384 as a portion of Criterion I.
    3. SED 374 as a portion of Criterion VI.
    4. CS 164/111 or advanced placement in CS as part of Criterion II.
    5. A set of courses that corresponds to an approved minor consisting of an approved grouping of courses totaling 24 hours, of which 6 must be advanced and taken in residence. This minor serves as a second teaching field.
      or

      As a minor, the student may receive Science Composite Certification with the inclusion of the following science courses: BIO 135/115, BIO 136/116, GEL 133/113, GEL 134/114, PHY 138/118, PHY 139/119, PHY 397/317 or GEO 141, and 6 hours advanced science electives in these fields.

    REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN CHEMISTRY

    A minor in Chemistry requires a minimum of six semesters of course work and shall include CHM 138/118, 139/119, 241, 248, 249 and six semester hours of advanced chemistry.

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    CHEMISTRY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

    CHM 115 INORGANIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY. [CHEM 1105] Laboratory for CHM 135. Concurrent enrollment in CHM 135 is recommended. Credit 1.

    CHM 116 ORGANIC AND BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY. [CHEM 1107] Laboratory for CHM 136. Concurrent enrollment in CHM 136 is recommended. Credit. 1.

    CHM 118 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I: LABORATORY. [CHEM 1111] Laboratory for CHM 138. Concurrent enrollment in CHM 138 is strongly recommended. Credit 1.

    CHM 119 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II: LABORATORY. [CHEM 1112] Laboratory for CHM 139. Concurrent enrollment in CHM 139 is strongly recommended. Credit 1.

    CHM 135 INORGANIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LECTURE. [CHEM 1305] The elements and their compounds are considered from a non-technical standpoint with emphasis placed on more familiar materials. This course is for non-science majors. Credit 3.

    CHM 136 INTRODUCTORY ORGANIC AND BIOCHEMISTRY LECTURE. [CHEM 1307] An orientation in organic chemistry is given in the first part of the course to allow treatment of the chemistry of nutrition and other biochemical aspects given in the last part. This course is for non-science majors. Prerequisite: CHM 135,138 or completion of a high school chemistry course. Credit 3.

    CHM 138 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I: LECTURE. [CHEM 1311] The following topics are studied: chemical changes and laws governing them; the gas laws; reactions involving oxygen, hydrogen, acids, bases, and salts; ionization; metathesis; the periodic classification, and the atomic structure. Fall, Spring, Summers I and II. Credit 3.

    CHM 139 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II: LECTURE. [CHEM 1312] Descriptive chemistry, equilibria, kinetics, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and oxidation-reduction reactions are presented. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in CHM 138. Fall, Spring, Summers I and II. Credit 3.

    CHM 241 QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS. The fundamental principles of quantitative analysis are emphasized. Acid-base, complexometric, precipitation, and redox titrations, solution equilibria and spectrophotometric analysis are discussed. Laboratory exercises involve all types of volumetric procedures and colorimetric analysis. Prerequisite: A minimum grade of C in CHM 139. Fall, Spring. Credit 4.

    CHM 248 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I: LECTURE AND LABORATORY. [CHEM 2423] A study of chemical bonding and structure of organic molecules is made. Functional group reactions and syntheses are emphasized. Reaction mechanisms, nomenclature and isomerism are studied. Prerequisite: A minimum grade of C in CHM 138/118, 139/119. Fall, Summer I. Credit 4.

    CHM 249 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II: LECTURE AND LABORATORY. [CHEM 2425] The general plan of CHM 248 is continued. Spring, Summer II. Prerequisite: A minimum grade of C in CHM 248. Credit 4.

    CHM 326 ADVANCED LABORATORY TECHNIQUES. Techniques and procedures will be introduced in logical, integrated project-oriented experiments. Manipulation, synthesis, and spectroscopic characterization will be emphasized. Prerequisite: CHM 241, 249. Concurrent enrollment in CHM 426 is required. Spring. Credit 2.

    CHM 358 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I. A comprehensive first course in physical chemistry is given with emphasis on the mathematical approach. Thermochemistry, the laws of thermodynamics and phase equilibria are considered. Laboratory experiments are designed to illustrate principles and to enable students to master physico-chemical techniques. Prerequisites: Junior standing in chemistry, MTH 274 and one year of physics. Fall. Credit 5.

    CHM 367 INTRODUCTORY INORGANIC CHEMISTRY. General principles of inorganic chemistry with an emphasis on descriptive chemistry and a practical rather than mathematical approach. Periodic relationships of elements and their compounds, reactions and synthesis of inorganic compounds, non-aqueous reactions, survey of inorganic industrial processes and products. Prerequisite: CHM 248. Credit 3.

    CHM 410 CHEMICAL LITERATURE SEMINAR. Methods of searching the literature in chemistry are presented. Emphasis is placed on the use of Chemical Abstracts, Beilstein, chemical patent literature, journals, and reference collections in the several specialties of chemistry. Prerequisite: Junior standing in chemistry. Spring. Credit 1.

    CHM 426 ADVANCED INTEGRATED LABORATORY. As a companion to CHM 326, this course will propose fewer, more in-depth experiments that require the use of more sophisticated synthetic and analytical procedures. Concurrent enrollment in CHM 326 is required. Spring. Credit 2.

    CHM 433 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY III: ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY. The fundamental concepts and synthetic applications involving reactive intermediates in organic chemistry will be discussed. These will include free radicals, carbenes, carbocations and carboanions as well as concerted processes. Formerly CHM 343. Prerequisite: CHM 249. Credit 3.

    CHM 438 INTRODUCTORY BIOCHEMISTRY. The chemistry and functions of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids and vitamins; enzyme kinetics; the processes of and mechanisms of digestion and absorption; and biological buffers are studied. Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C in CHM 241 and 249. Fall, Summer I. Credit 3.

    CHM 439 METABOLISM. This course is a study of the bioenergetics associated with the metabolic pathways and processes. The metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids; the interrelationship of the metabolic pathways; and the regulation of metabolism are emphasized. Prerequisites: CHM 241, 249, and 438. Spring odd years. Credit 3.

    CHM 440 INSTRUMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY. Spectrophotometry, electrochemistry, and separation techniques are discussed. Specific topics include ultraviolet and visible absorption, atomic absorption, flame emission, infrared absorption, nuclear magnetic resonance, polarography, potentiometry, gas chromatography and liquid chromatography. Instruments for these techniques are used in the laboratory work. Prerequisites: A minimum grade of C in CHM 241, 248, 249 and 358 or concurrent enrollment. Spring. Credit 4.

    CHM 467 ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY. The periodic system, properties of atoms and ions, bonding theory and structures in inorganic compounds, synthesis and reactions of inorganic compounds, nonaqueous solvents, and coordination chemistry are studied. Emphasis is on the underlying theoretical concepts involved. Prerequisite: CHM 358 or concurrent enrollment. Spring even years. Credit 3.

    CHM 468 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II. Electrochemistry, colloids, kinetic theory, reaction kinetics, and statistical mechanics are studied. Laboratory emphasis is on electrical measurements and kinetic studies. Formerly CHM 442. Prerequisite: CHM 358. Spring odd years. Credit 3.

    CHM 495 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY. This course acquaints the senior student with techniques used in simple research problems. Prerequisites: student must have a minimum of 20 semester hours in chemistry and consent of the Department Chair. May be repeated for an additional three semester hours by those students having a definite project to complete. This course may be taken for Academic Distinction credit. See Academic Distinction Program in this catalogue. Credit 3.

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    Chemistry/Chemical Engineering
    A Dual Degree Plan for Concurrent Bachelor of Science Degrees
    from Sam Houston State University and Universities
    with Recognized Accredited Chemical Engineering Degree Programs

    In this plan the student completes three years in Chemistry at Sam Houston State University and two years in Chemical Engineering at a university with a recognized accredited chemical engineering degree program. On successful completion of the curriculum shown below and the chemical engineering curriculum at a university with a recognized accredited degree program in chemical engineering, the student will receive two Bachelor of Science degrees, a Bachelor of Science with a major in Chemistry from Sam Houston State University and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the university with the recognized accredited chemical engineering degree program.

    First Year Credit Second Year Credit
    CHM 138/118, 139/119 8 CHM 241, 248, 249, 326 14
    PHY 141 4 PHY 242, 243 8
    MTH 172, 173 6 MTH 274, 375 6
    ENG 164, 165 6 POL 261 3
    ECO 233 3 ENG 265, 275, or 295 3
    SOC 261 3 ENG 330 3
    KIN 215 or accepted substitute 1 37
    KIN activity or accepted substitute 1
    32

    Third Year Credit Fourth and Fifth Years
    CHM 358, 410, 468 9 University with Recognized
    Accredited Chemical Engineering
    Degree Program
    Adv. CHM 3
    Criterion VI 3
    HIS 163, 164 6
    MTH 376 3
    IT 161 3
    POL 285 3
    ART 260 or 370 3
    CS 162 or 164 3
    36

    By the authority of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists and in cooperation with several accredited hospitals, the Department of Chemistry administers a program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Medical Technology.

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    Curriculum: Major In Medical Technology
    BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
    Advisor: Benny Arney

    The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Medical Technology may be earned by completing the following 100 semester-hour core, and a year of clinical training at an American Medical Association approved hospital School of Medical Technology. A minimum of 128 semester hours is required.

    First Year Credit Second Year Credit
    BIO 135/115, 136/116 8 BIO 341 4
    CHM 138/118, 139/119 8 CHM 241, 248, 249 12
    ENG 164, 165 6 ENG 265, 275, or 295 3
    HIS 163 3 ENG (200 level or higher)* or SCM 3
    MTH 163, 170 6 POL 261, 3 hrs. from POL 361,
    368, 370, 387, or 484
    6
    KIN 215 or accepted substitute 1
    KIN activity or accepted substitute 1-3 HIS 164 3
    33-35 PSY 131 3
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    Third Year Credit Fourth Year Credit
    BIO 347, 435 6 MDT 420 2
    CHM 326, 410, 438, 426, 440 12 MDT 421, 422 4
    PHY 138/118, 139/119 8 MDT 431, 432 6
    Electives, (advanced)** 3-4 MDT 435 3
    SOC 261 3 MDT 440, 441 8
    ART, DNC, MUS, or THR 3 MDT 450, 455 10
    35-37 33


    * ENG 330 is recommended.
    ** Advanced electives: The clinical facilities recommend that these electives be taken from CHM 439, BIO 345, or BIO 446.

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    MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

    MDT 410 CLINICAL INSTRUMENTATION. Theory and practice of instrumental analysis are used in clinical analyses. Credit 1.

    MDT 415 CLINICAL URINALYSIS. The physiology of urine formation, abnormalities and renal diseases is studied. Microscopic examination techniques are utilized. Credit 1.

    MDT 420 ESSENTIALS FOR CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE. Studies of medical terminology, laboratory mathematics and statistics, laboratory safety, phlebotomy technique, professional ethics and the legal responsibility of the laboratory scientist are studied. Emphasis is placed on the professional relationship and communication with other medical personnel. Credit 2.

    MDT 421 CLINICAL PARASITOLOGY. Lecture and laboratory instruction on parasites that produce diseases in humans is carried out. Credit 2.

    MDT 422 CLINICAL MYCOLOGY. Studies of human pathogenic fungi are made. Laboratory work involves the isolation, culturing and identification of the various fungi. Pathogenic effects of these fungi are studied. Credit 2.

    MDT 431 CLINICAL HEMATOLOGY I. HEMATOLOGY AND COAGULATION. A study of the formed elements of blood and the mechanisms of coagulation in normal and diseased states is made. Credit 3.

    MDT 432 CLINICAL HEMATOLOGY II. Concepts introduced in Clinical Hematology I are investigated more extensively. Credit 3.

    MDT 435 CLINICAL SEROLOGY. A study of the immune response and its relation to diagnosis of disease is made. Immunological techniques are utilized to detect various diseases. Credit 3.

    MDT 440 CLINICAL BLOOD BANKING. A study of the theory and principles of immunohematology relating to blood grouping, Rh typing, antibody detection and compatibility testing in blood transfusion is made. Donor selection and principles of component therapy are studied. Credit 4.

    MDT 441 CLINICAL CHEMISTRY I. Comparative methodology of diagnostic tests, normal and abnormal human physiology as related to diagnostic procedures of pathological conditions are studied. Credit 4.

    MDT 450 CLINICAL CHEMISTRY II. A study of the chemical composition of blood and other body fluids by manual and automated analyses is made. Credit 5.

    MDT 455 CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY. Studies of human pathogenic bacteria are made. Staining methods, cultural and differential biochemical characteristics, methods of isolation from body fluids, and the effects of therapeutic agents on organisms are studied. Credit 5.

    MDT 495 PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP. Supervised practice in each of the clinical departments. May be repeated for credit. Credit 3.

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