Chemistry (Secondary Education) - Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science curriculum is designed to provide an in-depth curriculum in chemistry, physics, and mathematics and is certified by the American Chemical Society. The Secondary Education concentration curriculum prepares high-quality teachers for public schools and leads to a Minor in Secondary Education which leads to the New Mexico–Initial Teaching License, Secondary General Science Education (Grades 6-12). All departmental and nondepartmental requirements must earn a C- or better final grade or an S if the course is designated for S/U grading.
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements, Viewing a Wider World requirements, and elective credits to total at least 120 credits with 48 credits in courses numbered 300 or above. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
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| General Education | ||
| Area I: Communications | 10 | |
English Composition - Level 1 1 | ||
English Composition - Level 2 1 | ||
Oral Communication 1 | ||
| Area II: Mathematics | ||
| MATH 1511G | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 2 | 4 |
| Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences and Social/Behavioral Sciences | 11 | |
| General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors 3 | 4 | |
or CHEM 1216 | General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for CHEM Majors | |
| General Chemistry II Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors 3 | 4 | |
or CHEM 1226 | General Chemistry II Lecture and Laboratory for CHEM Majors | |
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences Course (3 credits) 1 | ||
| Area V: Humanities 1 | 3 | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 1 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective | ||
| MATH 1521G | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| or MATH 1521H | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II Honors | |
| Viewing A Wider World 4 | 3 | |
| Departmental/College Requirements | ||
| BCHE 395 | Biochemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 2111 | Explorations in Chemistry | 1 |
| CHEM 313 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 314 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 315 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| CHEM 371 | Analytical Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 430 | Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics, Kinetics, Quantum Chemistry, and Spectroscopy | 3 |
| CHEM 443 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
| CHEM 456 | Inorganic Structure and Bonding | 3 |
| CHEM 471 | Advanced Integrated Inorganic and Physical Chemistry Laboratory | 3 |
| CHEM 472 | Advanced Integrated Instrumental Analysis and Protein Biochemistry Laboratory | 3 |
| Upper division Chemistry Elective 5 | 3 | |
| Non-Departmental Requirements (in addition to Gen.Ed/VWW) | ||
| PHYS 2110 & 2110L | Mechanics and Experimental Mechanics | 4 |
| PHYS 2140 & 2140L | Electricity and Magnetism and Electricity & Magnetism Laboratory | 4 |
| Select two from the following: | 6 | |
| Calculus III | 3 | |
| Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 | |
| Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 | |
| Modern Physics | 3 | |
| Secondary Education Requirements | ||
| EDUC 3120 | Multicultural Education | 3 |
| EDUC 3997 | Secondary Field Experience | 3 |
| EDUC 4410 | Teaching Science at the Middle and High School Level 6 | 3 |
| EDUC 4820 | Secondary Student Teaching 7 | 9 |
| EDUC 4821 | Middle and High School Student Teaching Seminar 7 | 3 |
| READ 4330 | Content Area Literacy 6 | 3 |
| SPED 3105 | Introduction to Special Education in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| Second Language Requirement: (not required) | ||
| Electives, to bring the total credits to 120 | ||
| Select sufficient electives to bring total credits to 120, including 48 upper-division. 8 | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Note: Students should work closely with their advisors and review carefully the prerequisites for and the sequential nature of courses required for the Bachelor of Science.
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses
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MATH 1511G Calculus and Analytic Geometry I is required for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter MATH 1511G first.
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CHEM 1216 General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for CHEM Majors and CHEM 1226 General Chemistry II Lecture and Laboratory for CHEM Majors is highly recommended for B.S. Chemistry majors and are acceptable General Education substitutions for CHEM 1215G General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors and CHEM 1225G General Chemistry II Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors but will need a degree audit exception that can be coordinated with your advisor.
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See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses. VWW 3-credit Upper-division rule can be met with Secondary Education Minor.
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The Upper Division Chemistry elective must be a CHEM course and the requirement can be satisfied by one 3-credit course or three 1-credit courses.
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Requires Teacher Education Program (TEP) admittance
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Requires application for Student Teaching Entrance (STEP)
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Elective credit may vary based on prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, double majors, and/or minor coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 120 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.
Second Language Requirement
For the Bachelor of Science with a major in Chemistry there is no second language requirement for the degree.
A Suggested Plan of Study for Students
This roadmap assumes student placement in MATH 1511G Calculus and Analytic Geometry I and ENGL 1110G Composition I. The contents and order of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. It is only a suggested plan of study for students and is not intended as a contract. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
| First Year | ||
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| Semester 1 | Credits | |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I 1 | 4 |
| MATH 1511G | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 1 | 4 |
| CHEM 1216 | General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for CHEM Majors 1 | 4 |
| CHEM 2111 | Explorations in Chemistry | 1 |
| Area IV: Social and Behavioral Science Course 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL 2210G | Professional and Technical Communication Honors | 3 |
| MATH 1521G | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| CHEM 1226 | General Chemistry II Lecture and Laboratory for CHEM Majors 1 | 4 |
| Area V: Humanities Course 2 | 3 | |
| SPED 3105 | Introduction to Special Education in a Diverse Society | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| CHEM 313 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 371 | Analytical Chemistry | 4 |
| PHYS 2110 & 2110L | Mechanics and Experimental Mechanics | 4 |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| EDUC 3120 | Multicultural Education | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| CHEM 314 & CHEM 315 | Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1 | 5 |
| PHYS 2140 & 2140L | Electricity and Magnetism and Electricity & Magnetism Laboratory 1 | 4 |
| Choose from one of the following: | 3 | |
| Calculus III | ||
| Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations 1 | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| CHEM 430 | Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics, Kinetics, Quantum Chemistry, and Spectroscopy | 3 |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts Course 2 | 3 | |
| EDUC 3997 | Secondary Field Experience | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Modern Physics | ||
| Introduction to Linear Algebra | ||
| BCHE 395 | Biochemistry I | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CHEM 456 | Inorganic Structure and Bonding | 3 |
| Upper Division Chemistry Elective Course | 3 | |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| READ 4330 | Content Area Literacy | 3 |
| CHEM 472 | Advanced Integrated Instrumental Analysis and Protein Biochemistry Laboratory | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| CHEM 471 | Advanced Integrated Inorganic and Physical Chemistry Laboratory 1 | 3 |
| VWW: Viewing a Wider World Course 3 | 3 | |
| Elective Course 4 | 3 | |
| EDUC 4410 | Teaching Science at the Middle and High School Level | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CHEM 443 | Senior Seminar 1 | 1 |
| EDUC 4820 | Secondary Student Teaching | 9 |
| EDUC 4821 | Middle and High School Student Teaching Seminar | 3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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These courses may have prerequisites and/or co-requisites, and it is the students responsibility for checking and fulfilling all those requirements.
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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Students who need to enroll in 15 credits a semester for Financial Aid purposes will need to enroll in additional elective credits to meet that requirement.