UCF Degree Programs

Chemistry (B.S.) Select either:

CHM 2045C Chemistry Fundamentals I 4 hrs
College of Sciences
Department of Chemistry, - or 6 hrs
CHM 2040 Chemistry Fundamentals IA and 3 hrs
Physical Sciences, Room: 255 CHM 2041 Chemistry Fundamentals IB 3 hrs
http://chemistry.cos.ucf.edu/ - and complete all the following
Email: pedro.patino@ucf.edu CHM 2046 Chemistry Fundamentals II 3 hrs
Dr. Pedro Patino CHM 2046L Chemistry Fundamentals Laboratory 1 hr
Phone: 407-823-2246 CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry I 3 hrs
CHM 2211 Organic Chemistry II 3 hrs
CHM 2211L Organic Laboratory Techniques I 2 hrs
Admission Requirements MAC 2311C Calculus with Analytic Geometry I GEP
 None MAC 2312 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II 4 hrs
Degree Requirements PHY 2048C General Physics Using Calculus I GEP
 Students who change degree programs and select this PHY 2049C General Physics Using Calculus II 4 hrs
major must adopt the most current catalog.
 Co-op or internship credit cannot be used in the major 3. Core Requirements: Basic Level (4 hrs)
 Students should consult with a departmental advisor  All courses specifically identified in the preceding
 Departmental Residency Requirement consists of at Common Program Prerequisites section of this catalog are
least 30 semester hours of regularly scheduled 3000-4000 also required in the Basic Core, and must be taken.
level courses taken from the UCF Department of Chemistry Basic Core: Required, satisfies the CPP
 Chemistry majors are discouraged from taking Select either:
courses as a transient student at a Florida College System CHM 2045C Chemistry Fundamentals I CPP
institution, except in situations where one semester of a two - or
semester sequence has already been taken at the Florida CHM 2040 Chemistry Fundamentals IA and CPP
College System institution CHM 2041 Chemistry Fundamentals IB CPP
 All prerequisites of courses taught within the College of
Sciences will be enforced. - and
 Courses designated in 2 (Common Program CHM 2046 Chemistry Fundamentals II and CPP
CHM 2046L Chemistry Fundamentals Laboratory and CPP
Prerequisites) are usually completed in the first 60 hours, CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry I and CPP
 AA transfer students are expected to have completed CHM 2211 Organic Chemistry II and CPP
the following courses before enrolling as a Chemistry major. CHM 2211L Organic Laboratory Techniques I and CPP
These classes are prerequisites for advanced science MAC 2311C Calculus with Analytic Geometry I and GEP/CPP
classes and students entering without these classes will be MAC 2312 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II and CPP
unable to register for most of the advanced courses. PHY 2048C General Physics Using Calculus I and GEP/CPP
CHM 2045C Chemistry Fundamentals I 4 hrs PHY 2049C General Physics Using Calculus II CPP
CHM 2046 Chemistry Fundamentals II 3 hrs
CHM 2046L Chemistry Fundamentals Laboratory 1 hr Core: Additional requirements 4 hrs
CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry I 3 hrs BSC 2010C Biology I and GEP
CHM 2211 Organic Chemistry II 3 hrs MAC 2313 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III and 4 hrs
CHM 2211L Organic Laboratory Techniques I 2 hrs STA 2023 Statistical Methods I GEP
MAC 2311C Calculus with Analytic Geometry I 4 hrs 4. Core Requirements: Advanced Level (34 hrs)
MAC 2312 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II 4 hrs BCH 4053 Biochemistry I 3 hrs
PHY 2048C General Physics Using Calculus I 4 hrs CHM 3120 Analytical Chemistry 3 hrs
PHY 2049C General Physics Using Calculus II 4 hrs CHM 3120L Analytical Chemistry Laboratory 1 hr
1. UCF General Education Program (GEP) (39 hrs) CHM 3215L Organic Laboratory Techniques II 2 hrs
CHM 3410 Physical Chemistry I 4 hrs
 Note: Certain courses must be selected in the GEP for CHM 3411 Physical Chemistry II 3 hrs
this major, which brings the GEP hours above 36 CHM 3411L Physical Chemistry Laboratory 2 hrs
A: Communication Foundations (9 hrs) CHM 4610 Inorganic Chemistry 3 hrs
Required ENC 1101 Composition I 3 hrs CHM 4610L Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory 2 hrs
Required ENC 1102 Composition II 3 hrs CHM 4130 Advanced Analytical Laboratory Technique 3 hrs
Prefer SPC 1603C Fundamentals of Technical 3 hrs CHM 4130L Advanced Analytical Chemistry Laboratory 2 hrs
Presentations CHM 4912 Directed Independent Research 4 hrs
CHM 4930 Chemistry Seminar I 1 hr
B: Cultural & Historical Foundations (9 hrs) CHM 4931 Chemistry Seminar II 1 hr
C: Mathematical Foundations (7 hrs)
Required MAC 2311C Calculus with Analytic 4 hrs 5. Restricted Electives (6 hrs)
Geometry I Select from the following courses: 6 hrs
Prefer STA 2023 Statistical Methods I 3 hrs BCH 4054 Biochemistry II 3 hrs
CHM 4220 Organic Chemistry III 3 hrs
D: Social Foundations (6 hrs) CHM 4427 Electrochemistry 3 hrs
E: Science Foundations (8 hrs) CHM 5225 Advanced Organic Chemistry 3 hrs
Required PHY 2048C General Physics Using 4 hrs CHM 5235 Applied Molecular Spectroscopy 3 hrs
Calculus I CHM 5450 Polymer Chemistry 3 hrs
Required BSC 2010C Biology I 4 hrs CHM 5451C Techniques in Polymer Science 3 hrs
CHM 5580 Advanced Physical Chemistry 3 hrs
2. Common Program Prerequisites (CPP) (24 hrs) CHS 4615 Environmental Chemistry 3 hrs
 See “Common Prerequisites” in the Transfer and
Directed Electives 3 hrs
Transitions Services section for more information.
 Course will be selected with the aid of a departmental
 Prior to enrolling in Chemistry, you must take the
advisor and approved in advance by the department chair.
Chemistry Placement Test ~
Course will be selected from the physical, biological,
http://knightsource.sdes.ucf.edu/placement
mathematical sciences and/or related disciplines and
normally will be at the 3000/4000 level. Co-op courses
cannot be used in the major.

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6. Capstone Requirements Advising Notes
 None  Students must satisfy each course’s prerequisites
7. Foreign Language Requirements before enrolling in the class.
Admissions Transfer Notes
 Two years high school, or one year college language (or  Lower division courses do not substitute for upper
equivalent proficiency exam) prior to graduation. division courses.
Graduation  Courses transferred from private and out-of-state
 None schools must be evaluated for equivalency credit. The
8. Electives student must provide all supporting information.
 Select primarily from upper level courses after meeting Acceptable Substitutes for Transfer Courses
with a departmental advisor. Courses may be outside the  Acceptable Substitutes for common program
department. prerequisites if taken prior to transferring to UCF:
9. Additional Requirements  CHM 2045C: may use CHM X040C plus CHM X041C.
 Complete a minimum of 30 Chemistry credits from the  Physics & Lab: Although the CPP allows substitution by
UCF Chemistry Department. other physics courses, they will not satisfy the major; thus
 Students must earn at least a “C” (2.0) or better in each the specified physics courses will still have to be taken.
UCF Chemistry course used to satisfy the major.  Physics: Although the CPP allows substitution by
 Students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of Organic Chemistry, both the specified Physics and Organic
2.0 in all UCF Chemistry courses. Chemistry classes are required in the major and will still
 Students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of have to be taken.
2.0 in all Chemistry courses. Plan of Study
 For both cumulative GPA calculations, all attempts of  One of numerous possible plans of study. See program
courses that could meet requirements are included, with description for all requirements. Consult a departmental
the exception of CHM4912, CHM4930, and CHM4931. advisor for alternate, new or more appropriate selections.
Additional courses that could meet requirements but are  Before registering for Chemistry, you must take the
taken beyond the minimum required (e.g., additional Chemistry Placement Test ~
restricted electives taken beyond the required 10 hours) and http://knightsource.sdes.ucf.edu/placement
a “C” (2.0) or better is earned, are also included in the major  Before registering for Math, you must take Math
GPA calculations Placement Test ~
 The last 30 credit hours of regularly scheduled http://knightsource.sdes.ucf.edu/placement
courses that satisfy degree requirements must be taken in  Although all classes are listed as being taken during the
Residence at UCF. academic year, you may be required to complete 9 hours
10. Required Minors of them during the Summer. Consult with an advisor to
 None determine if you are exempt.
11. Departmental Exit Requirements Freshman Year - Fall 15 hrs
 Students are required to take a nationally normed test in CHM 2045C Chemistry Fundamentals I 4 hrs
chemistry during their last semester. The exam will be given MAC 2311C Calculus with Analytic Geometry I 4 hrs
BSC 2010C Biology I 4 hrs
in the Fall and Spring semesters. Students who plan to
ENC 1101 Composition I 3 hrs
graduate in the Summer must take the exam in the Spring.
The student must achieve a satisfactory score on the exam. Freshman Year - Spring 14 hrs
 Students are required to submit an undergraduate CHM 2046 Chemistry Fundamentals II 3 hrs
research report for evaluation no later than the date posted CHM 2046L Chemistry Fundamentals Laboratory 1 hr
by the Department in the semester they intend to graduate. Lab may be taken in a later term if seats are not available.
MAC 2312 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II 4 hrs
The report must meet or exceed departmental requirements
ENC 1102 Composition II 3 hrs
established for the report. GEP 3 hrs
12. University Minimum Exit Requirements
 A 2.0 UCF GPA Sophomore Year - Fall 14 hrs
 60 semester hours earned after CLEP awarded CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry I 3 hrs
 48 semester hours of upper division credit completed PHY 2048C General Physics Using Calculus I 4 hrs
 30 of the last 39 hours of course work must be MAC 2313 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III 4 hrs
Statistics 3 hrs
completed in residency at UCF.
 A maximum of 45 hours of extension, correspondence, Sophomore Year - Spring 14 hrs
CLEP, Credit by Exam, and Armed Forces credits permitted. CHM 2211 Organic Chemistry II 3 hrs
 Complete the General Education Program, the Gordon CHM 2211L Organic Laboratory Techniques I 2 hrs
Rule, and nine hours of Summer credit. Lab may be taken in a later term if seats are not available.
Total Semester Hours Required PHY 2049C General Physics Using Calculus II 4 hrs
 120 GEP 3 hrs
Free Elective 2 hrs
Honors In Major
 None Junior Year - Fall 16 hrs
Related Programs BCH 4053 Biochemistry I 3 hrs
 Forensic Science - Analysis Track CHM 3120 Analytical Chemistry 3 hrs
 Forensic Science - Biochemistry Track CHM 3120L Analytical Chemistry Laboratory 1 hr
 Biomedical Sciences CHM 3215L Organic Laboratory Techniques II 2 hrs
CHM 3410 Physical Chemistry I 4 hrs
 Science Education - Chemistry
GEP 3 hrs
 Chemistry - Biochemistry Track
Certificates Junior Year - Spring 16 hrs
 None CHM 3411 Physical Chemistry II 3 hrs
Related Minors CHM 3411L Physical Chemistry Laboratory 2 hrs
 Chemistry CHM 4130 Advanced Analytical Laboratory Technique 3 hrs
 Biomedical Sciences CHM 4610 Inorganic Chemistry 3 hrs
CHM 4130L Advanced Analytical Chemistry Laboratory 2 hrs
 Biology
Restricted Elective 3 hrs
 Physics

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Senior Year - Fall 16 hrs
CHM 4610L Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory 2 hrs
CHM 4930 Chemistry Seminar I 1 hr
CHM 4912 Directed Independent Research 2 hrs
Restricted Elective 3 hrs
GEP 3 hrs
Free Elective 2 hrs
Free Elective 3 hrs
Senior Year - Spring 15 hrs
CHM 4912 Directed Independent Research 2 hrs
CHM 4931 Chemistry Seminar II 1 hr
GEP 3 hrs
GEP 3 hrs
Free Elective 3 hrs
Free Elective 3 hrs
Program Academic Learning Compacts
 Program Academic Learning Compacts (student learning
outcomes) for undergraduate programs are located at:
http://www.oeas.ucf.edu/alc/academic_learning_compacts.htm
Equipment Fees
 Part-Time Student: $45 per term
 Full-Time Student: $90 per term

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