Department of Chemistry
Chair and Professor Wiegand
Professors Benson, Ronald, Sutter,
Associate Professors Kalivas, Wells
Assistant Professors Rodriguez,
Rosentreter, Wigal
Combined BS/MS Program in Chemistry
The combined BS/MS curriculum in Chemistry at Idaho State University consists of required course work, research experience, and presentation of the students' research through both written and oral communication.
Admission Requirements
The program is designed for students to enter at the beginning of their junior year. Students may be admitted to the program after having completed 64 credit hours. Application for admission must be made to the Chemistry Department. In addition, the student must have completed the required courses (or the equivalent) that are listed in the General University Bulletin, and have an overall minimum GPA of 3.0.
Other Requirements
Each student is required to maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0. The following courses must be completed.

MATH 330  Linear Algebra                3 cr
MATH 360  Differential Equations        3 cr
CHEM 407  Inorganic Chemistry II        2 cr
CHEM 435  Senior Research               8 cr
CHEM 453 Modern Experimental 
     Chemistry                          2 cr
CHEM 466 Structural Analysis in 
     Chemistry                          2 cr
CHEM 49l  Seminar                       1 cr
CHEM 5l0 Advanced Inorganic 
     Chemistry                          3 cr
CHEM 530 Advanced Analytical 
     Chemistry                          3 cr
CHEM 555 Advanced Physical Chemistry 3 cr CHEM 571 Advanced Organic Chemistry 3 cr 
CHEM 601  Seminar                       2 cr
CHEM 635  Masters Research              10 cr
In addition, the student must complete an additional 3 credit hours of 600 level courses and additional electives for a total of 158 credit hours. This corresponds to 128 credit hours for the BS degree and 30 credit hours for the MS degree. Students are required to have completed all general education requirements by the end of their senior year (second year in the combined BS/MS program). It is the intent that all students will finish within the period of three years after admission to the program. The student is expected to begin his/her research at the beginning of the summer session. Monthly progress reports will be required henceforth. It will be recommended that students who are not making adequate progress discontinue the program. Each student must complete the Graduate Record Exam before the beginning of his/her second year (senior year) in the combined BS/MS program. The student must score at or above the 35th percentile in two areas of the three aptitude sections (Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical).
Master of
Natural Science in Chemistry
The Master of Natural Science in Chemistry is designed primarily for teachers and prospective teachers who want to improve their understanding of the subject matter of chemistry. Emphasis is upon the subject matter and it is generally a non-thesis program. Individuals interested in this degree should hold a teaching certificate or be working towards one. The program of study will be determined in consultation with the student's advisor and committee. The program requires a minimum of at least 30 credits, 22 of which must be taken in residence. A final oral examination is required.
Chemistry Graduate Courses
g301 Organic Chemistry 4 credits. Fundamentals of organic chemistry are examined through nomenclature structure, physical and chemical properties, reaction mechanisms and principal synthetic methods; experience with basic operations is acquired in laboratory. PREREQ: CHEM 122 or permission of the instructor. g302 Organic Chemistry 3 credits. A continuation of CHEM g301. A more intensive study in the preparation, reactions, properties, and reaction mechanisms of organic compounds. PREREQ: CHEM g301 or permission of instructor.
g304 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 1 credit. Laboratory work giving further experience in fundamental operations of organic chemistry and including the preparation of typical compounds. PREREQ: CHEM g301 CO-REQ: CHEM g302 or permission of instructor.
g305 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II 2 credits. Intermediate laboratory course in modern methods of preparative organic chemistry. Primary emphasis on synthesis, separation, purification and structural analysis techniques. PREREQ: CHEM g304 or permission of instructor.
g313 Instrumental Analysis 2 credits. Advanced quantitative analysis dealing chiefly with quantitative applications of instrumental methods. PREREQ: CHEM 217 or permission of instructor.
g334 Instrumental Analysis Laboratory 2 credits. Laboratory course giving experience in fundamental operations of modern instrumental methods of analysis. PREREQ: CHEM 313 or permission of instructor.
g351-g352 Physical Chemistry 3 credits each. The fundamental principles of physical chemistry: thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, molecular structure, quantum theory, spectroscopy, and solution chemistry. PREREQ: CHEM 122, MATH 222, and PHYS 222, or permission of instructor.
g370 Crystallography and X-ray 3 credits. X-ray diffraction analysis: study of crystallography, goniometry, powder method.
Introduction to crystal structure analysis. PREREQ: CHEM 122. Cross-listed as PHYS g370 and GEOL g370. g400 Practicum in Physical Science 2 credits. Practical problems associated with equipping, setting up, and operating laboratories in chemistry and physics. Cross listed with PHYS 400. PREREQ: permission of department chairman.
g407 Inorganic Chemistry II 2 credits. Structure and reactivity of inorganic compounds including coordination compounds; acid-base chemistry and nonaqueous solvent systems; organometallic chemistry and other special topics of current interest. PREREQ: CHEM 211, CHEM g352 or permission of instructor.
g410 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3 credits. Modern physical methods in inorganic chemistry with an emphasis on the application of group theory to spectroscopic analysis. CO-REQ: CHEM g466 or permission of instructor.
g425 Equilibrium and Stoichiometry 3 credits. Extension of stoichiometric concepts. Calculations related to complex analytical systems involving multiple, simultaneous equilibria; relationships between exact and approximate methods. PREREQ: MATH 222 and grade of B in CHEM 217, or permission of instructor. g430 Advanced Analytical Chemistry 3 credits. Advanced treatment of standards, sampling, special methods of analysis, and methods of separation. PREREQ: CHEM g302, CHEM g352 and CHEM g425, or permission of instructor.
g432 Chemometrics 4 credits. Data analysis of chemical measurements and design or selection of optimal measurement procedures and experiments by mathematical and statistical analysis including sampling theory, optimization, factor analysis, pattern recognition, and multicomponent analyses. PREREQ: Permission of instructor.

g446 Computer Applications in Science 2 credits. Emphasis will be on Basic Programming and Chemistry. Students will be allowed opportunity to concentrate on problems which may be of special interest to them in their science field. g453 Modern Experimental Physical Chemistry 2 credits. Magnetic, optical, and electrical properties of materials, calorimetry, voltammetry, optical and laser spectroscopic techniques. PREREQ: CHEM 334 and 352.
g455 Advanced Physical Chemistry 3 credits. Introductory material from quantum chemistry and statistical mechanics with applications in chemical thermodynamics. PREREQ: CHEM g302, and CHEM g352 or permission of instructor.
g466 Structural Analysis in Chemistry 2 credits. The application of spectra-structure correlations to the solution of chemical structural problems. PREREQ: CHEM g302 and CHEM g407, or permission of instructor.
g471 Advanced Organic Chemistry 3 credits. Kinetics and mechanisms in organic reactions. PREREQ: CHEM g302 and CHEM g352, or permission of instructor.
g481-482 Independent Problems in Chemistry 1-4 credits each. Directed library and laboratory research. Courses may be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits.
g491-492 Seminar 1 credit each. Oral reports of library and laboratory research. CO-REQ: CHEM g481-482 or permission of instructor.
597 Professional Education Development Topics. Variable credit. May be repeated. A course for practicing professionals aimed at the development and improvement of skills. May not be applied to graduate degrees. May be graded S/U.
601 Seminar 1 credit. Oral reports of current literature and research in chemistry.
610 Special Topics in Chemistry 3 credits. Detailed consideration of a limited phase of chemistry; course content will vary with current demand and with the instructor; may be repeated with departmental approval for non-repetitive course content. PREREQ: Permission of the instructor and applicable advanced coursed in chemistry.
615 X-Ray Diffraction Analysis 3 credits. The theory and use of X-ray Diffraction methods for the analysis of crystalline materials and crystal structure determinations. PREREQ: GEOL, CHEM or PHYS g370 or equivalent.
621 Organic Reactions 3 credits. Advanced study of organic chemical reactions with emphasis on synthetic applications. PREREQ: CHEM 302.
635 Master's Research 2-6 credits. A continuation of CHEM 435 to improve ability of students to solve chemical problems independently and pursue research at an advanced level. PREREQ: CHEM 435. May be repeated for up to 12 credits. 640 Research Techniques in Chemistry 2-6 credits. Designed to improve the ability of students to solve chemical problems independently in the laboratory; special emphasis on development of manipulative skills, instrumental methods and supporting library research; nature of the projects dictated by students' needs; may be repeated with departmental approval for nonrepetitive course content. Limit 12 credits. 650 Thesis 1-10 credits.

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