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Program Title: Chemistry B.A.
  Approval Status:  Waiting for Approval College Review
  Program Last Saved:  Sep 7, 2011 3:13:25 PM
  By:  Clare Marie Beer
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Completed Approvals
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Submit Program
on 01/17/2011 at 06:58 PM
by Kathryn Mary Gallagher
(kmg@umn.edu)
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Degree-Granting College
Sent Back
for College of Liberal Arts
on 02/02/2011 at 09:27 PM
by Kathryn Mary Gallagher
(kmg@umn.edu)
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Submit Program
on 07/08/2011 at 09:44 AM
by Clare Marie Beer
(cmbeer@umn.edu)
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Degree-Granting College
for College of Liberal Arts
on 07/21/2011 at 10:49 AM
by Nanette Hanks
(nhanks@umn.edu)
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Approver College
for College of Science and Engineering
on 07/21/2011 at 02:16 PM
by Crystal Marie Schwietz
(schwi098@umn.edu)
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Provost
on 07/22/2011 at 01:49 PM
by Joseph Brian Shultz
(shul0048@umn.edu)
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Registrar Review
Sent Back
on 08/04/2011 at 12:32 PM
by Travis John Trautman
(trau0001@umn.edu)
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Submit Program
on 09/07/2011 at 03:13 PM
by Clare Marie Beer
(cmbeer@umn.edu)
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Degree-Granting College
for College of Liberal Arts
on 09/08/2011 at 10:43 AM
by Nanette Hanks
(nhanks@umn.edu)
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Approver College
(Pending)
for College of Science and Engineering
Approver Comments (oldest to newest)
  
Approval Level: Degree-Granting College    Action: N/A    College: College of Liberal Arts    Approver: Kathryn Mary Gallagher    Date Submitted: 01/30/2011 at 09:06 PM
Minimum number of major credits required not updated to reflect change to allow students to choose between advanced lab and directed studies. (Original min. 51, new min. 50). KMG
Approval Level: Degree-Granting College    Action: Sent Back    College: College of Liberal Arts    Approver: Kathryn Mary Gallagher    Date Submitted: 02/02/2011 at 09:27 PM
I need to drill down into the course list for the major courses to determine if there's a loophole with the directed studies courses that would allow students to take either course for only 1 credit.
Approval Level: Registrar Review    Action: Sent Back    Approver: Travis John Trautman    Date Submitted: 08/04/2011 at 12:32 PM
Returning to unsubmitted at the request of Clare Beer.
Approval Level: Degree-Granting College    Action: Approve    Approver: Nanette Hanks    Date Submitted: 09/08/2011 at 10:43 AM
All changes and implications for the effective date have been vetted and approved by CLA. nh 9.8.2011
General Information
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Institution: University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMNTC) <no change>
Campus: Twin Cities (UMNTC) <no change>
Career: Undergraduate (UGRD) <no change>
Program type: Baccalaureate <no change>
Program title (short): Chemistry B.A. <no change>
Program title (long): Chemistry B.A. <no change>
Program short description: Chem <no change>
Additional terms: • This program is 8 semesters (4 years) long.
• This program does not need any summer terms.		 <no change>
Stakeholder college(s): • Liberal Arts, College of
• Science and Engineering, Coll		 <no change>
Degree-granting college(s): • Liberal Arts, College of <no change>
Approver college(s): • Liberal Arts, College of
• Science and Engineering, Coll		 <no change>
Administrative college(s): • Liberal Arts, College of <no change>
Budgetary college(s): • 'Liberal Arts, College of'=100 <no change>
Acad plan code(s): • 'Liberal Arts, College of'=016820217 <no change>
Department(s): • Chemistry <no change>
First term admitting students: Spring 1900 <no change>
Effective date: 2010-09-07 (Fall 2010)
2011-09-06 (Fall 2011)
Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B A) <no change>
Catalog description: An active, modern program of chemical education at the undergraduate level must do more than simply train professional chemists. Chemistry, the central science, is an important component of many disciplines and should be accessible to all students seeking a liberal education. The chemistry department contributes actively to increasing the level of scientific literacy of all students. The program serves all students by recognizing different needs, interests, and career goals. <no change>
RIASEC codes: 1. IRE
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Field of study: Math, Engineering, and Science (MTH/ENG/SC) <no change>
Program contact(s):

U of M internet ID: krmann
Program contact's full name: Kent R Mann
E-mail address: krmann@umn.edu
Telephone number: 612/625-3563
Campus mailing address:
Chemistry Room 139 SmithH 3661A 207 Pleasant St SE Minneapolis, MN 55455

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Narrative Materials
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Brief summary or overview of reason for proposed new program or rationale for changes: Updating sample plan(s) for Fall 2010. RW 8.6.10 Add PHYS 1201W & 1202W to 'Physics' sub-req; add CHEM 4094V to 'Advanced Chemistry Laboratory Electives or Research' sub-req; change 'Advanced Chemistry Laboratory Electives' to require 2 advanced courses, of which only 1 can be a directed study; update sample plan. Approved by CI&A. -CMB 08/04/11
Program Delivery:
  • Classroom (majority of program is face-to-face)
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Mission, Priorities and Interrelatedness: This program predates PCAS development so no information is available for this field. <no change>
Need and Demand: This program predates PCAS development so no information is available for this field. <no change>
Comparative Advantage: This program predates PCAS development so no information is available for this field. <no change>
Efficiency, Effectiveness, and use of Resources: This program predates PCAS development so no information is available for this field. <no change>
Program Quality and Diversity Goals: This program predates PCAS development so no information is available for this field. <no change>
Program Development: This program predates PCAS development so no information is available for this field. <no change>
Admission Requirements
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Preferred freshman writing course(s): <no change>
Minimum courses or credits to be completed before admission: No Courses or Credits <no change>
Are any students usually admitted to pre-major status before admission to this major?: No students <no change>
Is there a preferred minimum G.P.A. above 2.0 for students already admitted to the college(s) and now seeking entry to the major?: No G.P.A. Requirement above 2.0. <no change>
Preferred minimum G.P.A. for college-admitted students from another U of M college (I.U.T.s): No G.P.A. Requirement above 2.0. <no change>
Preferred minimum G.P.A. for college-admitted students transferring from outside the University: No G.P.A. Requirement above 2.0. <no change>
Required Course(s):
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Program Requirements
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Program length in credits: 120 to 120 credits <no change>
Major length in credits: 51 to 67 credits <no change>
Number of semesters of a second language that are required: 4 semester(s) <no change>
Specific language(s) required: Any Second Language <no change>
Required Course(s):
Mathematics
Calculus I
Take MATH 1271 - Calculus I
or MATH 1371 - CSE Calculus I
or MATH 1571H - Honors Calculus I
Calculus II
Take MATH 1272 - Calculus II
or MATH 1372 - CSE Calculus II
or MATH 1572H - Honors Calculus II
Calculus III
Take MATH 2263 - Multivariable Calculus
or MATH 2374 - CSE Multivariable Calculus and Vector Analysis
or MATH 2573H - Honors Calculus III
Physics
Physics I
Take PHYS 1301W - Introductory Physics for Science and Engineering I
or PHYS 1401V - Honors Physics I
Physics II
Take PHYS 1302W - Introductory Physics for Science and Engineering II
or PHYS 1402V - Honors Physics II
Preparatory Courses
Analytical Chemistry
Take CHEM 2101 - Introductory Analytical Chemistry Lecture
CHEM 2111 - Introductory Analytical Chemistry Lab
Principles of Chemistry I
Take CHEM 1021 - Chemical Principles I
or CHEM 1031H - Honors Chemistry I
Principles of Chemistry II
Take CHEM 1022 - Chemical Principles II
or CHEM 1032H - Honors Chemistry II
Major Courses
Take CHEM 2301 - Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 2302 - Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 3501 - Introduction to Thermodynamics, Kinetics, and Statistical Mechanics
CHEM 3502 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy
CHEM 4701 - Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Lab
Take CHEM 2311 - Organic Lab
or CHEM 2312H - Honors Organic Lab
Research
Take CHEM 4094W - Directed Research
or CHEM 2094 - Directed Research
Advanced Chemistry Lab
Take CHEM 4111W - Modern Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis Lab
or CHEM 4311W - Advanced Organic Chemistry Lab
or CHEM 4511W - Advanced Physical Chemistry Lab
or CHEM 4711W - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Lab
or CHEM 4223W - Polymer Laboratory
Electives
Select at least three credits from 3xxx-5xxx courses in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, genetics, cell biology, chemical engineering, materials science, math, physics, public health, or statistics.
Mathematics
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Physics
Physics I
Take PHYS 1201W - Introductory Physics for Biology and Pre-medicine I
or PHYS 1301W - Introductory Physics for Science and Engineering I
or PHYS 1401V - Honors Physics I
Physics II
Take PHYS 1202W - Introductory Physics for Biology and Pre-medicine II
or PHYS 1302W - Introductory Physics for Science and Engineering II
or PHYS 1402V - Honors Physics II
Preparatory Courses
<no change>
Major Courses
Take CHEM 2301 - Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 2302 - Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 4501 - Introduction to Thermodynamics, Kinetics, and Statistical Mechanics
CHEM 4502 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy
CHEM 4701 - Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Lab
Take CHEM 2311 - Organic Lab
or CHEM 2312H - Honors Organic Lab
Advanced Chemistry Laboratory Electives or Research
Majors must take two advanced chemistry laboratory electives (qualified courses include CHEM 4111W, 4311W, 4511W, 4711W, and 4223W), of which only ONE can be a directed study (CHEM 2094 or 4094W or 4094V). If directed study is chosen, honors students should enroll in 4094V.
Sublist 1
Take 2 or more course(s) from the following:
? CHEM 4111W - Modern Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis Lab
? CHEM 4311W - Advanced Organic Chemistry Lab
? CHEM 4511W - Advanced Physical Chemistry Lab
? CHEM 4711W - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Lab
? CHEM 4223W - Polymer Laboratory
? CHEM 2094 - Directed Research
? CHEM 4094W - Directed Research
? CHEM 4094V - Directed Research
Electives
Select at least three credits from 3xxx-5xxx courses in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Math, Physics, Public Health, or Statistics.
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Sub-plans
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Sub-plan requirement for this program: No <no change>
Honors UHP
Title (long): Honors UHP <no change>
Title (short): Honors UHP <no change>
Sub-plan type: Honors Sub-plan <no change>
Type of sub-plan: Honors <no change>
Sub-plan code: HONORSUHP <no change>
Sub-plan description: Students admitted to the University Honors Program (UHP) must fulfill UHP requirements in addition to degree program requirements. Honors courses used to fulfill degree program requirements will also fulfill UHP requirements. Current departmental honors course offerings are listed at: http://www.honors.umn.edu/academics/curriculum/dept_courses_current.html Honors students complete an honors thesis project in the final year, most often in conjunction with an honors thesis course, or with an honors directed studies or honors directed research course. Students select honors courses and plan for a thesis project in consultation with their UHP adviser and their departmental faculty adviser. <no change>
Degree requirements: <no change>
Required Course(s):
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Draft Online Catalog Display
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