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Courses & Advising in Chemistry/Biochemistry
Classes in chemistry at UMM are challenging, but are taught by faculty who find teaching a great reward and are prepared to help students do their best. In addition, the Academic Assistance Center offers convenient drop in tutoring for many chemistry classes. Because multiple sections are offered for introductory classes, students and faculty alike get to know one another well. Upper-division classes are small, with a student-to-faculty ratio averaging around 10:1.
Curricular information about the Chemistry major and minor, the Biochemistry subfield and teaching licensure requirements can be found in the UMM Online Catalog. Current chemistry offerings and availability of courses can be found in the class schedule and at the course status site.
The faculty member with the primary responsibility for teaching each of the following courses in the Chemistry discipline's core curriculum is listed below, along with the chemistry electives being offered for the next two years.
Course |
Primary Faculty |
General Chemistry I |
Alia, Pappenfus |
General Chemistry II |
Goodnough, Togeas |
Organic Chemistry I & II
Organic Chemistry Lab I
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Carpenter, Soderberg |
Introduction to Research |
Carpenter, Pappenfus |
Analytical Chemistry
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Goodnough |
Physical Chemistry I |
Togeas |
Physical Chemistry II
Physical Chemistry Lab |
Alia |
Bioorganic Chemistry |
Soderberg |
History of Chemistry |
Togeas |
Inorganic Chemistry & Lab |
Pappenfus |
Instrumental Analysis |
Goodnough |
Macromolecules |
Pappenfus |
Molecular Spectroscopy |
Carpenter / Goodnough / Alia |
Synthesis & Lab |
Carpenter |
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Alia |
Chemistry
Electives for 2009-16
(The schedule below is TENTATIVE and subject to staffing availability. Also note that Biol 4211/4611, Biochemistry with lab, is an acceptable chemistry elective that is taught every fall in the biology discipline. Check the class schedule to ensure that it is being taught.)
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Fall |
Spring |
2009-10 |
History of
Chemistry
Synthesis |
Instrumental Analysis
Inorganic Chemistry with optional lab Bioorganic
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Theoretical
Chemistry The Chemistry of Renewable Energy*
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Molecular Spectroscopy
Instrumental Analysis
Bioorganic
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2011-12 |
History of
Chemistry
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Inorganic Chemistry with optional lab
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2012-13 |
Synthesis
Theoretical Chemistry |
Polymer Chemistry and the Environment (with optional lab)**
Bioorganic
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2013-14 |
History of
Chemistry
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Instrumental Analysis
Inorganic Chemistry with optional lab
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2014-15 |
Synthesis
Theoretical Chemistry |
Polymer Chemistry and the Environment (with optional lab)** Molecular Spectroscopy Bioorganic
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2015-16 |
History of
Chemistry
The Chemistry of Renewable Energy* |
Instrumental Analysis
Inorganic Chemistry with optional lab
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*This is a new course that has not yet been approved for as an elective for the chemistry major.
** This class will replace (and be similar to) Macromolecules, but has not yet been approved.
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Advising for Chemistry and Biochemistry majors takes place through the one-on-one relationship with an academic advisor, assigned from among the chemistry faculty. Course and career choices are made in consultation with your advisor, who can guide you to undergraduate research opportunities, internships, directed studies or specialized studies in interdisciplinary areas such as forensic science, geochemistry or environmental studies. The Academic Advising website has a plethora of valuable information:
Pre-professional coursework at UMM. Many Chemistry and Biochemistry majors are interested in pursuing a career in the health sciences, including medicine. UMM prides itself on its top-quality advising, and advising for pre-meds is no exception. Professor Tim Soderberg is the Chair of our Pre-med Advising Committee and maintains the UMM Pre-Med Web Page.
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Study Abroad and the Chemistry/Biochemistry Major. Study Abroad is something every Chemistry/Biochemistry major should consider, although the number of requirements for the major and the sequential nature of these requirements means that Chem/Biochem majors will need to plan carefully for their study abroad experience. You will also need to start your planning early - preferably in your freshman year! Make an appointment to talk with Tim Soderberg, the Chemistry Discipline study Abroad advisor. You should also visit the Center for International Programs (231 Community Services) to let them know of your interest and look at the information they have available.
A short pamphlet with Study Abroad information for Chem/Biochem majors is available at the Center for International Programs, or you can download it here. In addition, the American Chemical Society has a very useful link for students considering studying abroad.
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Secondary Education Licensure. Many UMM Chemistry/Biochem majors are interested in teaching at the High School level. The fine folk in the Division of Education maintain a Licensure information website to answer all of your questions (with help from your advisor, of course!) about this career path.
Textbooks for Spring 2010 Classes
Course |
Textbook Info |
General Chemistry II |
Acceptable Texts for lecture from Brooks/Cole publishing (now Cengage Learning):
a) Kotz, Treichel, Townsend. Chemistry and Chemical Reactivity. Enhanced 7th Edition
b) Kotz, Treichel, Townsend. Chemistry and Chemical Reactivity. 7th Edition
c) Kotz, Treichel, Weaver. Chemistry and Chemical Reactivity. 6th Edition (Note: the 6th edition is available as a single volume text or as two smaller volumes. If you are taking both semesters of general chemistry you will need the large single volume version or the two smaller volumes)
Notes:
*If you are buying a new text, choose option “a” above (the enhanced 7th edition)
*A cost effective bundle (Enhanced 7th edition plus OWL) will be for sale in the UMM bookstore
Additional requirements for the course:
a) Online Web-Based Learning (OWL) access code: can be purchased in the UMM bookstore or online (http://owl.cengage.com/). Do Not register your OWL account until you receive instructions from your Professor!
b) General Chemistry Lab manual: available for purchase in the UMM bookstore
c) Laboratory Notebook: available for purchase in the UMM bookstore
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Organic Chemistry II (Carpenter)
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Bruice, Paula. Organic Chemistry (5th Ed.). Pearson/Prentice Hall (2007). ISBN 0-13-196316-3 |
Organic Chemistry II (Soderberg)
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Soderberg, Tim. Organic Chemistry. |
Intro to Research I |
Pavia, Lampman, Kriz, Engel. Microscale and Macroscale Techniques in the Organic Laboratory. Harcourt (2002). ISBN 0-03-034311-9 |
Instrumental Analysis
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Author: Skoog, Holler, Crouch
Title: Principles of Instrumental Analysis
Edition: 6th
Publisher:Thompson Brooks/Cole (aka cengage)
ISBN:9780495012016
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Physical Chemistry II |
Physical Chemistry. Atkins and de Paula. "Physical Chemistry." Either the 7th or 8th edition. Seek used copies from this year's physical chemistry students or go on-line for copies. |
Bioorganic Chemistry |
Authors: Berg, Tymoczko, Stryer
Title: Biochemistry
Edition: 6th
Publisher: W.H. Freeman and Co.
ISBN: 0-7167-8724-5 |
Inorganic Chemistry + Lab |
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