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

Apr 06, 2025

2022-2023 Academic Catalog

Contact Information

Dr. Zhengtao Zhu
Professor and Department Head
Department of Chemistry, Biology, and Health Sciences
Chemical and Biological Engineering/Chemistry 2206
Office Phone: 605-394-2447
E-mail: Zhengtao.Zhu@sdsmt.edu

Department Website

Students are responsible for checking with their advisors for any program modifications that may occur after the publication of this catalog.

Chemistry (BS) is approved by the American Chemical Society, https://www.acs.org.

CHEM Flowchart

Curriculum Checklist

The following represents a hypothetical course plan. However, courses in this department are offered on a rotational basis. Work closely with your advisor to make a plan to accommodate the schedule of course offerings.

Freshman Year

First Semester

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

Total: 15

Second Semester

CHEM 114 General Chemistry II Credits: (3-0) 3 ¹
CHEM 114L General Chemistry II Lab Credits: (0-1) 1
MATH 125 Calculus II Credits: (4-0) 4
PHYS 211 University Physics I Credits: 3 to 4 ²
PHYS 211L University Physics I Laboratory Credits: (0-1) 1
General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s) Credits: 3 ¹

Total: 16

Sophomore Year

First Semester

CHEM 326 Organic Chemistry I Credits: (3-0) 3
CHEM 326L Organic Chemistry I Lab Credits: (0-2) 2
CHEM 332 Analytical Chemistry Credits: 2 or 3 ³
CHEM 332L Analytical Chemistry Lab Credits: (0-1) 1
MATH 321 Differential Equations Credits: (3-0) 3
General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s) Credits: 3¹

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 Communication in the STEM Workplace Credits: (3-0) 3 ¹
PHYS 213 University Physics II Credits: 3 to 4 ²
PHYS 213L University Physics II Laboratory Credits: (0-1) 1
General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s) Credits: 3 ¹

Total: 16

Junior Year

First Semester

CHEM 342 Physical Chemistry I Credits: 2 to 3 ³
CHEM 342L Physical Chemistry I Lab Credits: (0-1) 1
CHEM 352 Systematic Inorganic Chemistry Credits: (3-0) 3
ENGL 289 Explorations in STEM Communications Credits: (3-0) 3 ¹
Electives Credits: 6 ⁵

Total: 16

Second Semester

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
Electives Credits: 6 ⁵

Total: 17

Senior Year

First Semester

CHEM 464/564 Biochemistry I Credits: (3-0) 3
CHEM 482/582 Environmental Chemistry Credits: (3-0) 3
Electives Credits: 6⁵

Total: 12

Second Semester

CHEM 452/552 Inorganic Chemistry Credits: (3-0) 3
CHEM 452L/552L Inorganic Chemistry Lab Credits: (0-1) 1
Electives Credits: 9⁵

Total: 13

Total credits: 120

Notes:

¹ Fulfills General Education requirement. Students should consult the “General Education Requirements ” section of this catalog for a complete listing of all general education requirements.

² Four-credit version required for major.

³Three-credit version required for major.

⁴ Two-credit version required for major.

⁵The electives in this degree consist of two categories:

Select one course or three credits from the following:
CHEM 420/520 Organic Chemistry III
,
CHEM 421/521 Spectroscopic Analysis
,
CHEM 426/526 Polymer Chemistry
, and
CHEM 465/565 Biochemistry II
Select 24 additional credits with your advisor.