Program: Chemistry, BS - South Dakota School of Mines & Technology

Apr 11, 2025

2018-2019 SDSM&T Academic Catalog

Contact Information

Lori D. Coble, Interim Department Head
Department of Chemistry and Applied Biological Sciences
Chemical and Biological Engineering/Chemistry 3317
Office Phone: 605-394-5132
E-mail: Lori.Coble@sdsmt.edu

CHEM Flowchart

Chemistry Curriculum/Checklist

The following shows the preferred curriculum for the Chemistry B.S. degree. The sequence of courses taken will depend on the academic preparation of incoming students. Students should consult with a Chemistry advisor for their individualized course of study. It is important to note that certain courses have prerequisite requirements. Moreover, as certain courses are taught every two years, curricula are shown for the junior and senior years for both even and odd year cycles.

Freshman Year

First Semester

CHEM 112 General Chemistry I Credits: (3-0) 3 (Goal 6) ⁵
CHEM 112L General Chemistry I Lab Credits: (0-1) 1 (Goal 6) ⁵
ENGL 101 Composition I Credits: (3-0) 3 (Goal 1) ⁵
MATH 123 Calculus I Credits: (4-0) 4 (Goal 5) ⁵
General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s) Credits: 3 ⁵
CHEM 111 Introduction to Chemistry and Applied Biological Sciences Credits: (1-0) 1

Total: 15

Second Semester

CHEM 114 General Chemistry II Credits: (3-0) 3 (Goal 6) ⁵
CHEM 114L General Chemistry II Lab Credits: (0-1) 1
MATH 125 Calculus II Credits: (4-0) 4
PHYS 211/211A University Physics I/Recitation Credits: (3-0) 3
General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s) Credits: 3 ⁵

Total: 14

Sophomore Year

First Semester

CHEM 332 Analytical Chemistry Credits: 2 or 3 ³
CHEM 332L Analytical Chemistry Lab Credits: (0-1) 1
CHEM 326 Organic Chemistry I Credits: (3-0) 3
CHEM 326L Organic Chemistry I Lab Credits: (0-2) 2
MATH 321 Differential Equations Credits: (3-0) 3
General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s) Credits: 3⁵

Total: 15

Second Semester

CHEM 328 Organic Chemistry II Credits: (3-0) 3
CHEM 328L Organic Chemistry II Lab Credits: (0-2) 2
ENGL 279 Technical Communications I Credits: (3-0) 3 (Goal 1) ⁵
PHYS 213/213-A University Physics II/Recitation Credits: (3-0) 3
PHYS 213L University Physics II Laboratory Credits: (0-1) 1
General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s) Credits: 3 ⁵

Total: 15

Junior Year

First Semester - Odd Years

CHEM 352 Systematic Inorganic Chemistry Credits: (3-0) 3
CHEM 342 Physical Chemistry I Credits: 2 to 3 ³
CHEM 342L Physical Chemistry I Lab Credits: (0-1) 1
ENGL 289 Technical Communications II Credits: (3-0) 3 (Goal 2) ⁵
Elective(s) Credits: 3 ¹
CHEM 420/520 Organic Chemistry III Credits: (3-0) 3 ²
OR
Elective(s) Credits: 3 ¹

Total: 16

Second Semester - Odd Years

CHEM 344 Physical Chemistry II Credits: 2 to 3 ³
CHEM 344L Physical Chemistry II Lab Credits: 1 to 2 ⁴
CHEM 452/552 Inorganic Chemistry Credits: (3-0) 3
CHEM 452L/552L Inorganic Chemistry Lab Credits: (0-1) 1
Elective(s) Credits: 6¹
CHEM 421/521 Spectroscopic Analysis Credits: (3-0) 3 ²
OR
Elective(s) Credits: 3¹

Total: 17

First Semester - Even Years

CHEM 352 Systematic Inorganic Chemistry Credits: (3-0) 3
CHEM 342 Physical Chemistry I Credits: 2 to 3 ³
CHEM 342L Physical Chemistry I Lab Credits: (0-1) 1
ENGL 289 Technical Communications II Credits: (3-0) 3
CHEM 482/582 Environmental Chemistry Credits: (3-0) 3
Elective(s) Credits: 3¹

Total: 16

Second Semester - Even Years

CHEM 344 Physical Chemistry II Credits: 2 to 3 ³
CHEM 344L Physical Chemistry II Lab Credits: 1 to 2 ⁴
CHEM 370 Chemical Literature Credits: (1-0) 1
CHEM 434 Instrumental Analysis Credits: (3-0) 3
CHEM 434L Instrumental Analysis Lab Credits: (0-2) 2
Elective(s) Credits: 7¹

Total: 17

Senior Year

First Semester - Odd Years

CHEM 464/564 Biochemistry I Credits: (3-0) 3
Elective(s) Credits: 9¹
CHEM 420/520 Organic Chemistry III Credits: (3-0) 3 ²
OR
Elective Credits: 3¹

Total: 15

Second Semester - Odd Years

CHEM 452/552 Inorganic Chemistry Credits: (3-0) 3
CHEM 452L/552L Inorganic Chemistry Lab Credits: (0-1) 1
Elective(s) Credits: 2¹
CHEM 421/521 Spectroscopic Analysis Credits: (3-0) 3 ²
OR
Elective(s) Credits: 3¹
CHEM 465/565 Biochemistry II Credits: (3-0) 3 ²
OR
Elective(s) Credits: 3¹

Total: 12

First Semester - Even Years

CHEM 482/582 Environmental Chemistry Credits: (3-0) 3
CHEM 464/564 Biochemistry I Credits: (3-0) 3
Elective(s) Credits: 9¹

Total: 15

Second Semester - Even Years

CHEM 370 Chemical Literature Credits: (1-0) 1
CHEM 434 Instrumental Analysis Credits: (3-0) 3
CHEM 434L Instrumental Analysis Lab Credits: (0-2) 2
Elective(s) Credits: 4¹
CHEM 465/565 Biochemistry II Credits: (3-0) 3 ²

Total: 13

120 credits required for graduation

Curriculum Notes

¹Twenty-seven (27) elective credits are required. These electives can be used to tailor a degree to meet requirements for pursuit of an advanced degree. Note that electives may include Military Science (MSL), Physical Education (PE), Music (MUS), music ensemble (MUEN) courses.

²Three credits of advanced chemistry electives are required. Take any one of the following courses:

CHEM 420/520 Organic Chemistry III

CHEM 421/521 Spectroscopic Analysis

CHEM 426/526 Polymer Chemistry

CHEM 465/565 Biochemistry II

³ Three credit option is needed for the Chemistry major or minor.

⁴ The two credit option is encouraged as CHEM 342L may be phased out of the Chemistry major.

⁵ Fulfills General Education requirement. Students should consult the “General Education Requiements ” section of this catalog for a complete listing of all general education requirements.