Majors, Minors, and Certificate Programs

This section outlines the specific requirements for every program in the College of Arts and Sciences that begin with the letters C and D.

Chemistry

Upon completing the requirements for the B.S. degree with a major in chemistry, you are eligible for professional status in the American Chemical Society. Completion of a B.A. degree in chemistry does not qualify you for certification.

You may obtain state certification to teach high school chemistry by completing the B.A. or B.S. degree program as well as the professional education and general education courses described in the College of Education section. Maintain contact with your Department of Chemistry advisor and request information concerning certification requirements from the College of Education, McCracken Hall 124. Certification to teach high-school chemistry through a B.S.Ed. program with a major or minor in chemistry, as described in the College of Education section, is also possible.

Foreign language requirements should be met with German or Russian. Graduate schools generally require a reading knowledge of one or more foreign languages, with German and/or Russian recommended. Details of Ohio University's M.S. and Ph.D. programs are given in the Graduate Catalog.

All chemistry laboratory courses require a $20 breakage and supplies card, the unused portion of which will be refunded.

Completion of the B.A. or B.S. degree requirements automatically completes the requirement of the College of Arts and Sciences for at least nine hours in the major at the junior-senior level.

Chemistry Major (B.S. or B.A.)

Major codes BS3311, BA3311

The B.S. degree program is chosen by students planning to enter a graduate program in chemistry or work in the chemical industry. Requirements for the B.S. degree include

CHEM 151-152-153    Fund. of Chemistry 15
CHEM 241           Quantitative Analysis 4
CHEM 242           Quant. Analysis Lab 1
CHEM 305, 306, 307   Organic Chemistry 9
CHEM 308, 309       Organic Chemistry Lab 6
CHEM 400A          Advanced Organic Lab 2
CHEM 400B          Advanced Inorganic Lab 2
CHEM 453, 454, 455   Physical Chemistry 9
CHEM 456, 457       Physical Chemistry Lab 6
CHEM 476           Mod. Inorganic Chemistry 4
CHEM 431           Chem. Separation Meth. 3
CHEM 432           Chem. Instrumentation and Electrochemistry 3
CHEM 433           Spectrochemical Analysis 3
CHEM 434           Chem. Sep. Meth. Lab 1
CHEM 435           Chemical Instrumentation and Electrochemistry Lab 1
CHEM 436           Spectrochem. Anal. Lab 2
CHEM 489           Basic Biochemistry 4
or CHEM 490-491-492 General Biochemistry or 10

Extradepartmental requirements include MATH 263A-B-C-D and PHYS 251-252-253, which should be completed by the end of the second year. ENG 151 and 305J are recommended to meet English composition requirements.

Requirements for the B.A. degree in chemistry include

CHEM 151, 152, 153     Fund. of Chemistry 15
CHEM 241             Quantitative Analysis 4
CHEM 242             Quantitative Analysis Lab 1
CHEM 301, 302         Organic Chemistry 6
or CHEM 305, 306, 307  Organic Chemistry or 9
CHEM 303, 304        Organic Chemistry Lab 5
or CHEM 308, 309      Organic Chemistry Lab or 6
CHEM 325            Instr. Meth. of Analysis 4

or any two pairs:

CHEM 431              Chem. Sep. Methods 3
CHEM 434              Chem. Sep. Meth. Lab 1
CHEM 432              Chem. Instrumentation and Electrochemistry 3
CHEM 435              Chem. Instrumentation and Electrochemistry Lab 1
CHEM 433              Spectrochemical Analysis 3
CHEM 436              Spectrochem. Anal. Lab 2
CHEM 351              Physical Chemistry 4
or CHEM 453, 454, 455   Physical Chemistry or 9
CHEM 476              Mod. Inorganic Chem. 4

One course in biochemistry

A full year's work is required in at least one of the following fields:

Analytical: 241-242 and any two of the pairs 431-434, 432-435, 433-436

Organic: 305-306-307

Physical: 453-454-455

Biochemistry: 490-491-492

ENG 151 and 305J are recommended to meet English composition requirements.

Chemistry Minor

Minor code OR3311

A minor program in chemistry requires a 2.0 overall g.p.a. and completion of at least 30 quarter hours of chemistry coursework, including

CHEM 121, 122, 123    Principles of Chemistry 12
or CHEM 151, 152, 153  Fund. of Chemistry or 15
CHEM 301, 302, 303    Organic Chemistry 8
or CHEM 305, 306, 307  Organic Chemistry or 9

Any two of the following:

CHEM 241 and 242       Quantitative Analysis 5
CHEM 351 or CHEM 453   Physical Chemistry 4 or 3
CHEM 489 or 490         Biochemistry 4
CHEM 476               Mod. Inorganic Chem. 4

Additional courses required to meet the 30-hour minimum can be chosen from any other courses for which prerequisites have been satisfied.

You must have a minimum g.p.a. of 2.0 in coursework taken for the minor.

Chemistry-Biochemistry Major (B.S.)

Special curriculum; major code BS3316

This program serves students who have an interest in biological applications of chemistry as a biochemist or health scientist in medicine, industry, or research; as preparation for graduate studies in biochemistry or another life science such as molecular biology, microbiology, or immunology; or as preparation for combining a career in medicine, dentistry, etc., with research. The curriculum includes all fundamental areas of chemical and biological sciences with emphasis on advanced biochemistry, including biochemical laboratory techniques, instruments, experiment design, and protocols.

Freshman

CHEM 151, 152, 153     Fund. of Chemistry 15
MATH 263 A, B         Calculus 8
BIOS 170, 171, 172, 173  Intro to Zoology 14
                      English composition 5

Arts and Sciences degree and General Education Requirements.

Sophomore

CHEM 241, 242       Quantitative Analysis 5
CHEM 305, 306, 307   Organic Chemistry 9
CHEM 308, 309       Organic Lab 6
PHYS 201, 202, 203   Intro to Physics 15
BIOS 325            General Genetics 5

Arts and Sciences degree and General Education Requirements.

Junior

CHEM 325            Instr. Analysis 4
or CHEM 431, 434     Chem. Separation Meth.
CHEM 351            Physical Chemistry 4
CHEM 490, 491, 492   General Biochemistry 10
ENG 305J            Technical Writing 4

Arts and Sciences degree and General Education Requirements.

Senior

PBIO 450             Biotech. and Genetic Eng. 4
CHEM 493            Biochemical Techniques 3
BIOS 342,343        Prin. of Physiology 6
BIOS 460             Animal Physiology (recommended) 4
Elective: CHEM 494   Biochemical Research 1-5

Environmental Chemistry Major (B.S. or B.A.)

Special curricula; major codes BS3315, BA3315

To prepare for a career in environmental chemistry, you can pursue the regular B.S. or B.A. in chemistry and take some of the following environmentally related courses as electives. The Department of Chemistry has advisors in environmental chemistry to assist you in planning your studies in the field. See also the environmental degree programs in the Departments of Biological Sciences, Environmental and Plant Biology, Geography, and Geology.

The B.S. degree program is chosen by students seeking entrance into graduate programs in chemistry. Requirements for the B.S. degree include

CHEM 151, 152, 153     Fund. of Chemistry 15
CHEM 241             Quantitative Analysis 4
CHEM 242             Quantitative Analysis Lab 1
CHEM 305, 306, 307    Organic Chemistry 9
CHEM 308, 309        Organic Chemistry Lab 6
CHEM 400A           Advanced Organic Lab 2
CHEM 400B           Advanced Inorganic Lab 2
CHEM 453, 454, 455    Physical Chemistry 9
CHEM 456, 457        Physical Chemistry Lab 6
CHEM 476             Mod. Inorganic Chem. 3
CHEM 431             Chem. Separation Meth. 3
CHEM 432             Chemical Instrumentation and Electrochemistry 3
CHEM 433             Spectrochemical Analysis 3
CHEM 434             Chemical Separations Lab 1
CHEM 435             Chemical Instrumentation and Electrochemistry Lab 1
CHEM 436             Spectrochem. Anal. Lab 2
CHEM 489             Basic Biochemistry 4
or CHEM 490, 491, 492  General Biochemistry or 10

Extradepartmental requirements

MATH 263A-B-C-D
PHYS 251-252-253

These courses should be completed by the end of the second year.

Requirements for the B.A. degree in environmental chemistry include

CHEM 151,152, 153      Fundamentals of Chemistry 15
CHEM 241, 242          Quantitative Analysis, Lab 5
CHEM 301, 302          Organic Chemistry 6
or CHEM 305, 306, 307   Organic Chemistry or 9
CHEM 303, 304          Organic Chemistry Lab 5
or CHEM 308,309        Organic Chemistry Lab or 6
CHEM 325               Instr. Meth. of Analysis 4

or any two of the following pairs:

CHEM 431, 434        Chemical Separation Methods, Lab 4
CHEM 432, 435        Chemical Instrumentation/Electrochemistry, Lab 4
CHEM 433, 436        Spectrochemical Anal., Lab 5
CHEM 351            Physical Chemistry 4
or CHEM 453, 454, 455  Physical Chemistry or 9
CHEM 476            Mod. Inorganic Chem. 4

One course Biochemistry

A full year's work is required in at least one of the following fields:
Analytical: 241-242 and any two pairs of 431-434, 432-435, or 433-436
Organic: 305-306-307
Physical: 453-454-455
Biochemistry: 490-491-492

Suggested electives

BIOS 275        Animal Ecology 4
MICR 211, 212   Env. Microbiology, Lab 6
CHEM 330       Intro to Toxicology 4
BUSL 370       Environmental Law 4
ECON 313       Econ. of the Environment 4
ECON 314       Natural Res. Economics 4
ECON 335       Economics of Energy 4
CHE 461        Environ. Assessments 3
CE 452          Water and Wastewater Analysis 3
GEOG 201       Environmental Geography 4
GEOG 241       Global Issues in Env. Geog. 4
GEOG 350       Land Use Planning 4
GEOG 353       Environmental Planning 4
GEOG 440       Environ. Impact Analysis 4
GEOL 215       Environmental Geology 4
GEOL 231       Water and Pollution 4
GEOL 480       Hydrogeology 4
PBIO 410       Plants and Soil 4
PBIO 425       Plant Ecology 5
POLS 425       Env. and Natural Res. Economics 4

Forensic Chemistry Major (B.S.)

Major code BS3310

Forensic chemistry is the application of chemistry and related sciences to criminal investigation. The program prepares you for work in modern crime laboratories or other law enforcement agencies such as FDA, OSHA, and EPA, or for graduate work in forensic chemistry or forensic sciences. Requirements for the degree include

CHEM 151,152,153          Fund. of Chemistry 15
CHEM 241,242               Quantitative Analysis, Lab 5
CHEM 303, 304, 305, 306, 307 Organic Chemistry, Lab 14
CHEM 330                  Intro to Toxicology 4
CHEM 351                  Physical Chemistry 4
CHEM 460                  Spectroscopic Methods in Organic Chemistry 3
CHEM 431,434              Chem. Sep. Methods, Lab 4
CHEM 432,435              Chemical Instrumentation and Electrochemistry, Lab 4
CHEM 433,436              Spectrochem. Anal., Lab 5
CHEM 487                  Forensic Chemistry 6
CHEM 476                  Mod. Inorganic Chem. 4
or CHEM 489                Basic Biochemistry

Extradepartmental requirements

VICO 222            Intro to Basic Comm. Tools 4
LET 100             Intro to Law Enforc. Tech. 3
LET 120             Const., Crim., Civil Law 3
LET 140             Intro to Criminalistics 3
LET 200             Proc., Rules, and Tests of Evidence 4
LET 250             Vice and Narcotic Cont. 3
LET 260             Criminal Investigation 3
MATH 263A, B       Calculus 8
PHYS 251, 252, 253 General Physics 15
BIOS 170, 171       Intro to Zoology 10
BIOS 364           Forensic Biology 4

ENG 151 and 305J are recommended for meeting English composition requirements.

Consult the director, Forensic Chemistry Program, Department of Chemistry, for advance advising and schedule planning.

Chemistry-Predentistry Major (B.S. or B.A.)

Special curricula; major codes BS3312, BA3312

To major in chemistry and prepare for admission to dental school, you have the option of completing either of two degree programs: one leading to a B.S. and the other to a B.A. degree. Variations on these programs are possible; consult with your advisor. See also the predentistry major listed under Biological Sciences in this section.

Requirements for the B.S. program include

Freshman

CHEM 151, 152, 153      Fund. of Chemistry 15
BIOS 170, 171, 172, 173   Intro to Zoology 14
MATH 263A, B          Calculus 8
or MATH 163A, B        Intro to Calculus or 7
                      English composition 5

Arts and Sciences degree requirements, university General Education Requirements, and/or electives.

Sophomore

CHEM 241, 242         Quantitative Analysis 5
CHEM 305, 306, 307     Organic Chemistry 9
CHEM 308, 309          Organic Lab 6
PHYS 251, 252, 253     General Physics 15
or PHYS 201, 202, 203   Intro to Physics

Arts and Sciences degree requirements, university General Education Requirements, and/or electives.

Junior

CHEM 325       Instrumental Analysis 4
CHEM 351       Physical Chemistry 4
ENG 305J       Technical Writing 4
BIOS 325       General Genetics 5
BIOS 342, 343   Intro to Physiology 6

Arts and Sciences degree requirements, university General Education Requirements, and/or electives.

Senior

CHEM 476           Modern Inorganic Chem. 4
CHEM 490, 491, 492   General Biochemistry 10
BIOS 303             Compar. Vert. Anatomy 6
MICR 311             General Microbiology 6
or BIOS 406           Embryology or 6

Arts and Sciences degree requirements, university General Education Requirements, and/or electives. Suggested electives: BIOS 407 and 408, and a course in statistics.

Requirements for the B.A. program include

Freshman

CHEM 151, 152, 153      Fund. of Chemistry 15
BIOS 170, 171, 172, 173   Intro to Zoology 14
MATH 163A, B          Intro to Calculus 7
                       English composition 5

Arts and Sciences degree requirements, university General Education Requirements, and/or electives.

Sophomore

CHEM 241, 242       Quantitative Analysis 5
CHEM 305, 306, 307   Organic Chemistry 9
CHEM 308, 309       Organic Lab 6
PHYS 201, 202, 203   Intro to Physics 15

Arts and Sciences degree requirements, university General Education Requirements, and/or electives.

Junior

CHEM 325    Instrumental Analysis 4
CHEM 351    Physical Chemistry 4
ENG 305J    Technical Writing 4
BIOS 325     General Genetics 5

Arts and Sciences degree requirements, university General Education Requirements, and/or electives.

Senior

CHEM 476           Modern Inorganic Chem. 4
CHEM 490, 491, 492   General Biochemistry 10
BIOS 303            Compar. Vert. Anatomy 6

Arts and Sciences degree requirements, university General Education Requirements, and/or electives.

Suggested electives: BIOS 407, 408, and a course in statistics.

Chemistry-Premedicine Major (B.S. or B.A.)

Special curricula; major codes BS3314, BA3314

To major in chemistry and prepare for admission to medical school, you can complete either of two programs: one leading to a B.S. and the other to a B.A. degree. Variations on these programs are possible; consult your advisor. See also the Biological Sciences premedicine major. Requirements for the B.S. program include

Freshman

CHEM 151, 152,153      Fund. of Chemistry 15
MATH 263A, B          Calculus 8
or MATH 163A, B        Intro to Calculus or 7
BIOS 170, 171, 172, 173   Intro to Zoology 14
PSY 221                Statistics 5
                       English composition 5

Arts and Sciences degree requirements, university General Education Requirements, and/or electives.

Sophomore

CHEM 241, 242        Quantitative Analysis 5
CHEM 305, 306, 307    Organic Chemistry 9
CHEM 308, 309        Organic Lab 6
PHYS 251, 252, 253    General Physics 15
or PHYS 201, 202, 203  Intro to Physics

Arts and Sciences degree requirements, university General Education Requirements, and/or electives.

Junior

CHEM 325      Instrumental Analysis 4
CHEM 351      Physical Chemistry 4
BIOS 325       General Genetics 5
BIOS 342, 343   Prin. of Physiology 6
ENG 305J      Technical Writing 4

Arts and Sciences degree requirements, university General Education Requirements, and/or electives.

Senior

CHEM476             Modern Inorganic Chem. 4
CHEM 490, 491, 492   General Biochemistry 10
BIOS303             Comp. Vert. Anatomy 6
MICR 311            General Microbiology 6
or BIOS406           Embryology

Arts and Sciences degree requirements, university General Education Requirements, and/or electives.

Requirements for the B.A. program include

Freshman

CHEM 151, 152, 153     Fund. of Chemistry 15
MATH 163A,B          Intro to Calculus 7
BIOS 170, 171, 172, 173  Intro to Zoology 14
                       English composition 5

Arts and Sciences degree requirements, university General Education Requirements, and/or electives.

Sophomore

CHEM 241, 242       Quantitative Analysis 5
CHEM 305, 306, 307   Organic Chemistry 9
CHEM 308, 309       Organic Lab 6
PHYS 201, 202, 203   Intro to Physics 15

Arts and Sciences degree requirements, university General Education Requirements, and/or electives.

Junior

CHEM 325    Instrumental Analysis 4
CHEM 351    Physical Chemistry 4
ENG 305J    Technical Writing 4
BIOS 325     General Genetics 5

Arts and Sciences degree requirements, university General Education Requirements, and/or electives.

Senior

CHEM 476            Modern Inorganic Chem. 4
CHEM 490, 491, 492   General Biochemistry 10
BIOS 303             Compar. Vert. Anatomy 6

Arts and Sciences degree requirements, university General Education Requirements, and/or electives.

Chemistry-Prepharmacy Major (nondegree)

Special curriculum; major code ND3313

Transfer to a school of pharmacy occurs after one or two years of coursework at Ohio University�some schools expect transfer after one year, some require two, and some allow either option. Requirements for admission vary widely. Determine as early as possible the specific admission requirements of the schools to which you may apply and plan your academic program accordingly.

The program listed below is based upon the requirements of the four pharmacy schools in Ohio, but other schools may vary in their requirements. Again, it is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the admission standards for a particular school. Consult your advisor for assistance.

The prepharmacy program is not a degree program; a degree in pharmacy is earned upon transfer to an appropriate professional school. However, accomplishment of the following, plus additional requirements as outlined under departmental requirements, can lead to a B.A. or B.S. degree in chemistry. There is no in absentia arrangement for pharmacy.

Unless otherwise indicated, BIOS/MICR departmental courses may be retaken only once.

Freshman

CHEM 151, 152, 153      Fund. of Chemistry 15
MATH 263A, B, C        Calculus 12
BIOS 170, 171, 172, 173   Intro to Zoology 14
ENG 151                Fr. Comp.: Writing and Rhetoric 5

Social sciences and humanities electives.

Sophomore

CHEM 305, 306, 307   Organic Chemistry 9
CHEM 308, 309       Organic Chemistry Lab 6
PHYS 201, 202, 203   Intro to Physics 15
MICR 311            General Microbiology 6
BIOS 300            Anatomy and Histology 6

One additional English course.

Social sciences and humanities electives.

Classics

The B.A. degree in classics includes four possible tracks reflecting the range of interests in the field. Each track requires a different balance of study in classics (Greek and Latin) and classical civilization.

The department annually offers a study-abroad program in Greece to students enrolled in intermediate-level Greek language courses. While in Greece, you visit archaeological and historical sites and learn modern Greek as you continue your study of ancient Greek texts.

The department offers courses in classical archaeology (CLAR) and classics in English (CLAS), although no major is available in either area. See the listing for Classical Archaeology or Classics in English under Foreign Languages and Literature in the Courses of Instruction section.

Classical Civilization Major (B.A.)

Major code BA5214

You are required to complete either the Greek or Latin sequence through 213, 36 hours from Department of Classics, including a senior research project, and 12 additional hours from approved departmental and/or extradepartmental courses.*

Classical Civilization Minor Minor code OR5214

Complete either the Greek or Latin sequence through 213 and 24 additional hours, with a minimum of 12 from the Department of Classics and the rest from approved departmental and/or extradepartmental courses.*

Greek Major (B.A.)

Major code BA5212

Take 28 hours in Greek beyond GK 213 and 24 additional hours, with a minimum of 12 from the Department of Classics and the remainder from approved departmental and/or extradepartmental courses.*

Greek Minor

Minor code OR5212

Take 12 hours in Greek beyond GK 213 and 12 additional hours from approved departmental and/or extradepartmen-tal courses.*

Greek and Latin Major (B.A.)

Major code BA5213

Take a total of 40 hours in Greek and Latin beyond GK and LAT 213, and 24 additional hours, with a minimum of 12 from the Department of Classics and the rest from approved departmental and/or extradepartmental courses.*

Latin Major (B.A.)

Major code BA5211

Take 28 hours in Latin beyond LAT 213 and 24 additional hours, with a minimum of 12 from the Department of Classics and the rest from approved departmental and/or extradepartmental courses.*

Latin Minor

Minor code OR5211

Take 12 hours in Latin beyond LAT 213 and 12 additional hours from approved departmental and/or extradepartmental courses.*

*The following courses count for Classical Civilization credit:

All CLAR courses.
All CLAS courses.

GK and LAT courses beyond the language requirement.

Art History

AH 320   Greek Art 4
AH 321   Roman Art 4
AH 351   Ancient Architecture 4

History

HIST 328    The World of Aristophanes 3
HIST 329B  Ancient Greece 4
HIST 329C  Ancient Rome 4
HIST 331   The Ancient Greek Games 4

Humanities

HUM 107 Great Books 4
HUM 307 Great Books 4

Philosophy

PHIL 310   History of Western Philosophy 5
PHIL 418   Plato 5
PHIL 419   Aristotle 5

Political Science

POLS 371 Plato, Aristotle, and Pre-modern Political Thought 5

Computer Science

Computer Science Major (B.A. or B.S.)

Major codes BA0701, BS0701

In 1995, the Department of Computer Science merged with the Electrical Engineering department in the Russ College of Engineering and Technology. This change allows students the choice of earning a computer science degree from either college.

In the College of Arts and Sciences, you can earn either a B.A. or a B.S. in computer science. The B.A. requires successful completion of the following courses:

CS240A, B, C        Intro to Computer Science 13
CS 238              Intro to Computer Systems 5
CS 300              ntro to Discrete Structures 5
CS 320              Organization of Programming Languages 5
CS 340              Intro to Computer Organization
CS 361              Data Structures 5
CS 404              Design and Analysis of Algorithms 5
CS 442, 458          Operating Systems and Computer Architecture 10
CS 462, 463          Database Systems I, II 10
MATH 263A, B, C, D  Calculus 16

The B.S. requires that you complete the B.A. requirements as well as:

Two additional 400-level computer sciences courses

One statistics course

One of the following science sequences:

CHEM 121, 122, 123   Prin. of Chemistry 12
CHEM 151, 152, 153   Fund. of Chemistry 15
PHYS 251, 252, 253   General Physics 15

Plus an additional laboratory science course from CHEM, PHYS, PBIO, or BIOS

All computer science majors must complete the appropriate Arts and Sciences foreign language requirement.

You must earn a grade of 2.0 or better in each computer science and mathematics course.

Criminology

See Sociology�Criminology Major.

Dentistry

See Biological Sciences or Chemistry, Predentistry Major.

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