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The '''Chemistry Department''' is one of eighteen [[Academic Department|academic departments]] at [[Knox]].  It offers one major, one minor, and a certification program.  The department is located in [[SMC]].

==Department Faculty<ref>[http://www.knox.edu/x1698.xml#key 2006-2007 Course Catalogue, Chemistry]</ref>==

===Current===
* [[Andrew Mehl]], Department Chair, Associate Professor
* [[Diana Cermak]], Associate Professor
* [[Thomas Clayton]], Associate Professor
* [[Mary Crawford]], Associate Professor
* [[Larry Welch]], Professor

===Former===

===Cooperating Faculty from Other Programs===
* [[Janet Kirkley]], Associate Professor of [[Biochemistry]], [[Pre-Med]] Advisor

==Chemistry==

''See main page at [[Chemistry]].''

The department offers one chemistry major, one chemistry minor, an American Chemical Society certification program, and a set of official recommendations for preparation for a professional career or [[Graduate School|graduate school]] in chemistry.

===Physics (major)===

This major allows advanced study in chemistry.

====Courses Required for the Chemistry major<ref>[http://www.knox.edu/x2890.xml#key 2006-2007 Course Catalogue, Chemistry – Requirements for the Major and Minor]</ref>====

10 [[credits]]:
* All of the following:
** [[CHEM 101]] (General Chemistry I)
** [[CHEM 102]] (General Chemistry II)
** [[CHEM 205]] (Equilibrium and Analytical Chemistry)
** [[CHEM 211]] (Organic Chemistry I)
** [[CHEM 212]] (Organic Chemistry II)
** [[CHEM 215]] (Inorganic Chemistry)
** [[CHEM 321]] (Physical Chemistry I)
** [[CHEM 321A]] (Chemical Laboratory Principles I)
** [[CHEM 399]] (Presentation Skills in Chemistry)
** [[MATH 152]] (Calculus II)
* One of the following:
** [[MATH 141]] (Functions and Calculus II)
** [[MATH 151]] (Calculus I)
* One of the following:
** One credit of 300-level electives
** One credit of 300-level independent study ([[CHEM 350]])
** A [[Double Major|second major]], or a minor in [[Biochemistry]]
** An [[Honors Project]] in Chemistry or [[Biochemistry]] (for a major)

For students completing a [[double major]] in Chemistry and Biochemistry, no more than four courses may be double-counted.

===Chemistry (minor)===

This minor allows for intermediate study in chemistry.

====Courses Required for the Chemistry minor<ref>[http://www.knox.edu/x2890.xml#key 2006-2007 Course Catalogue, Chemistry – Requirements for the Major and Minor]</ref>====

5 [[credits]]:
* All of the following:
** [[CHEM 101]] (General Chemistry I)
** [[CHEM 102]] (General Chemistry II)
* Two of the following:
** [[CHEM 205]] (Equilibrium and Analytical Chemistry)
** [[CHEM 211]] (Organic Chemistry I)
** [[CHEM 215]] (Inorganic Chemistry)
* One of the following:
** [[CHEM 212]] (Organic Chemistry II)
** [[CHEM 220]] (Environmental Chemistry)
** [[CHEM 250]] (Independent Study)
** [[CHEM 325]] (Instrumental Methods of Analysis)
** [[CHEM 328]] (Chemical Instrumentation)
** [[CHEM 331]] (Advanced Inorganic Chemistry)

For students completing a major-minor combination of Chemistry and Biochemistry, no more than two courses may be double-counted.

===Chemistry (professional preparation)===

In order to ensure adequate preparation for graduate study or a career in chemistry, the following courses are recommended in addition to the major:

* All of the following:
** [[CHEM 322]] (Physical Chemistry II)
** [[CHEM 322A]] (Chemical Laboratory Principles II)
** [[CHEM 325]] (Instrumental Methods of Analysis)
** [[CHEM 328]] (Chemical Instrumentation)
** [[CHEM 331]] (Advanced Inorganic Chemistry)
* One of the following:
** [[PHYS 110]] (Mechanics)
** [[PHYS 130]] (Electricity and Magnetism)
** [[PHYS 130A]] (Electricity and Magnetism – Algebra-based)

===American Chemical Society Certification===

Students highly interested in advanced study and a profession in chemistry are recommended to complete the certified ACS curriculum with the following courses, in addition to the major:

* All of the following:
** [[CHEM 300]]
** [[CHEM 322]] (Physical Chemistry II)
** [[CHEM 322A]] (Chemical Laboratory Principles II)
** [[CHEM 325]] (Instrumental Methods of Analysis)
** [[CHEM 331]] (Advanced Inorganic Chemistry)
* Two of the following:
** [[CHEM 310]]
** [[CHEM 316]]
** [[CHEM 318]]
** [[CHEM 328]]
** [[CHEM 395]]
** A [[physics]] course beyond [[PHYS 130]] or a [[mathematics]] course beyond [[MATH 152]], with permission
** One or two units of [[independent study]]
* Two of the following:
** [[PHYS 110]] (Mechanics)
** [[PHYS 120]] (Heat, Waves, and Light)
** [[PHYS 130]] (Electricity and Magnetism)
** [[PHYS 130A]] (Electricity and Magnetism – Algebra-based)
* One year of a foreign language ([[French]] or [[German]] recommended)
* Recommended courses:
** [[CS 141]] (Introduction to Computer Science)
** [[ENG 101]] (College Writing I) and [[ENG 102]] (College Writing II) or equivalent

==Meeting the [[Competency Requirements]] <ref>[http://www.knox.edu/x1698.xml#key 2006-2007 Course Catalogue, Chemistry]</ref>==

* [[Competency Requirements#Writing Requirement|Writing Requirement]]: [[CHEM 212]], [[CHEM 310]]
* [[Competency Requirements#Oral Presentation Requirement|Oral Requirement]]: [[CHEM 399]]
* [[Competency Requirements#Information Literacy Requirement| Information Literacy Requirement]]: [[CHEM 211]], [[CHEM 215]], [[CHEM 316]], [[CHEM 321]], [[CHEM 331]], [[CHEM 350]], [[CHEM 399]]

==References==

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