INTRODUCTORY COURSES

Take the following courses:

CH-142 Integrated Chemistry Principles I

3 CreditsNCorequisite CH143

CH-143 Integrated Chem Principles I Lab

1 CreditsN, QSCH142 is a corequisite of this course. A lab fee is associated with this course.

CH-144 Integrated Chemistry Principles II

3 CreditsNPrerequisite: CH-142

CH-145 Integrated Chemistry Principles II Lab

1 CreditN, QSPrerequisite: CH-143. A lab fee is associated with this course.

FOUNDATION COURSES

Take the following courses:

CH-222 Inorganic Chemistry

4 CreditsNPre-Req: CH-142 and CH-143. Pre-Req or Co-Req: CH-144 and CH-145.

CH-232 Organic Chemistry I

3 CreditsNPrerequisite: CH-144; Corequisite: CH-233.

CH-233 Organic Chemistry I Lab

1 CreditsNPrerequisite: CH-145. Corequisite: CH-232.

CH-247 Bioanalytical Chemistry

1 CreditN, QSPrerequisites: Take BI-101 (or have instructor's permission) and CH-232. Note: A special lab fee is assessed.

CH-252 Analytical Chemistry

4 CreditsN, QSPrerequisites: CH-144 and CH-145. Note: A special lab fee is assessed.

CH-312 Biochemistry

3 CreditsNPrerequisites: Take BI-102 (or have instructor's permission) and CH-232.

Take one of the following options below:

OPTION 1:

CH-351 Biophysical Chemistry

3 CreditsPrerequisites: CH-144, MA-130, and PC-202

CH-353 Physical Chemistry Laboratory

1 CreditN, Q, CWCorequisite: CH-352.

OPTION 2:

CH-356 Thermodynamics & Chemical Kinetics

3 CreditsPrerequisites: CH-144, MA-130, and PC-202

CH-353 Physical Chemistry Laboratory

1 CreditN, Q, CWCorequisite: CH-352.

IN-DEPTH COURSES

Take 9 credits from the following courses:

CH-304 Pollutant Chemistry

3 CreditsPrerequisite: CH-222 or CH-232 or CH-252

CH-332 Organic Chemistry II

4 CreditsNPrerequisites: CH-232 and CH-233.

CH-360 Quantum Chemistry & Spectroscopy

3 CreditsPrerequisite: CH-144, MA-130, and PC-202. A second semester of physics (PC-201, PC-203) and an additional math course (MA-160, MA-230) is highly recommended.

CH-372 Instrumental Methods

3 CreditsNPrerequisites: CH-232. Note: A special lab fee is assessed.

CH-399 Special Topics

1-4 Credits Offered at the discretion of the department to qualified students.

CH-401 Advanced Organic Chemistry

3 CreditsNPrerequisite: CH-332.

CH-406 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

3 CreditsNPrerequisites: CH-222 and CH-352.

CH-460 Biochemistry of Metabolism

3 Credits Prerequisite: CH-312.

CH-499 Chemistry Special Topics

1-4 CreditsNPrerequisites and corequisites vary by title.

**Requirements for ACS-certified degree: Take one additional in-depth course and a minimum of 400 total laboratory hours.**

MATH & PHYSICS REQUIREMENT

Take the following course:

MA-130 Calculus I

4 CreditsN, QM

Complete one of the following options below:

OPTION 1:

PC-201 General Physics II

3 CreditsN, QMCorequisite: PC-201L. Prerequisite: PC-200.

PC-201L  General Physics Lab II

1 CreditNCorequisite: PC201.

PC-202 Intro Physics I

3 CreditsN, QM, WK-FRCorequisite: PC-202L. Corequisite or Prerequisite: MA-130 or MA-230.

PC-202L Intro Physics Lab I

1 CreditNCorequisite: PC-202. Prerequisite or corequisite: MA-130 or MA-230.

OPTION 2:

PC-201 General Physics II

3 CreditsN, QMCorequisite: PC-201L. Prerequisite: PC-200.

PC-201L  General Physics Lab II

1 CreditNCorequisite: PC201.

PC-203 Intro Physics II

3 CreditsN, QMPrerequisite: Take PC-202 or PC-204. Corequisite: PC-203L.

PC-203L Intro Physics Lab II

1 CreditNPrerequisite: PC-202 or PC-204. Corequisite: PC-203.

CAPSTONE

Take the following courses:

CH-486 Chemical Sciences Capstone 1

3 Credits

CH-487 Chemical Sciences Capstone 2

2 CreditsPrerequisite: CH-486. Must have senior standing and a declared POE in the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department.

**Requirements for ACS-Certified Degree

  • All Intro Courses (8 Credits)
  • All Foundational Courses with Lab (20 Credits)
  • 4 In-Depth Courses (at least 12 Credits)
  • 2 Semesters of Calculus (MA-130, MA-230; 8 Credits)
  • 2 Semesters of Physics with Lab (PC-200/202, PC-201/203, associated labs; 8 Credits)
  • Advanced Lab (2 Credits)
  • Other CH Courses (CH-210, Capstone; 4 Credits)
  • at least 400 hours of lab

Distinction in Chemistry

To receive distinction, students must satisfy the following:

  • Minimum 3.33 GPA in POE coursework (calculated using all POE courses completed prior to the final semester before graduation).
  • Present and successfully defend a thesis of original work before a committee of three or more faculty.
  • Support the department or field through approximately 25 hours of service. Examples of service include teaching assistantship, tutor position, Chemistry and Biochemistry Club officer, etc.
  • Present original work at the Liberal Arts Symposium or an external conference.
  • The application (Application for Distinction in POE.pdf (juniata.edu)) for distinction must be signed by sponsoring faculty and submitted to the Office of the Registrar before spring recess.

POE Credit Total = 54

Students must complete at least 18 credits at the 300/400-level.  Any course exception must be approved by the advisor and/or department chair.