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B.S. in Chemistry:: Polymer Track


Polymers (or plastics) are important materials used in every day life in the US. Historical discoveries in polymer science include the synthesis, characterization, and application of vulcanized rubber, nylon, polyethylene (plastic bottles), Kevlar (bullet-proof vests), polyester, etc. The search for new polymers (e.g. synthetic skin, electrically conductive plastics, light-emitting displays, etc) to advance science within society is still continuing. The School of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Georgia Tech offers excellent interdisciplinary training for the next generation of polymer chemists. The BS in Chemistry (polymer option) consists of a fundamental chemistry courses combined with polymer science and engineering coursework offered jointly by the Schools of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, and Polymer, Textile and Fiber Engineering. . Graduates of the BS in Chemistry (polymer option) are equipped to pursue successful careers in research, continue their education with graduate studies in chemistry or allied disciplines, or take positions in industry or governmental organizations. This degree is certified by the American Chemical Society (ACS).

Typical Program of Study:


1st Year

CHEM 1211K (4)
MATH 1501 (4)
ENGL 1101 (3)
GT 10001
Core Elective2 (3)
Core Elective2 (3)

CHEM 1212K (4)
MATH 1502 (4)
ENGL 1102 (3)
BIOL 1510 (4)

 

      

2nd Year

CHEM 22116 (3)
CHEM 2311 (3)
MATH 2401 (4)
PHYS 2211 (4)
Core Elective2 (3)

CHEM 2312 (3)
CHEM 2380 (2)
PHYS 2212 (4)
Core Elective2 (3)
Core Elective2 (3)

3rd Year

CHEM 3411 (3)
CHEM 3111 (3)
CHEM 3211 (5)
Core Elective2 (3)
Core Elective2 (3)

CHEM 3412 (3)
Core Chem Labs5 (2 or 3)
Core Elective2 (3)
Free Elective (6)

4th Year

Core Chem Labs5 (2 or 3)
CHEM 3511 or 4511 (3)
CHEM 4775 (3)
Polymer Elective3(3)

 

CHEM Elective2 (3)
CHEM 4776 (3)
Free Electives (6)
Core Chem Labs5 (3)

TOTAL = 120 Plus 2 Hours for HPS

Notes


1: FREE ELECTIVES (13 hours required)

    GT 1000 (1 credit) is recommended and is a free elective.

2: CORE ELECTIVES (23 hours required)
Note that most core electives are 3 hours with the exception of HPS 1040. Within the core electives both the US Perspective and Global Perspective requirements must be satisfied.

  1. HPS 1040 (2)
  2. CS 1301, 1315, or 1371 (3)
  3. Humanities electives (6 hours required)
  4. Social Science electives (9 hours required)
  5. History/constitution requirement (3 hours required): HIST 2111, HIST 2112, PUBP 3000, INTA 1200, or POL 1101. (Credit not allowed for both INTA 1200 and POL 1101)


3: POLYMER ELECTIVES
The Polymer Elective may be fulfilled by Polymer Courses in Science and Engineering at the 3000 level or higher. We note that the Chem 4775 and 4776, Polymer Science and Engineering I and II are co-listed with CHE, TFE, MSE and ME.

4: CHEMISTRY ELECTIVES
CHEM 4311, 4341, 4401, 4452, 4511, 4512, 4521, 4581, 4582, 4601, 4740, 4760, 4775, 4776, 4803, 4804. Note: CHEM 3511 is not allowed with CHEM 4511 or 4512.

5: CORE CHEMISTRY LABORATIORIES
The Core Chemistry Lab requirements are fulfilled with

    1. CHEM 3380 (3), and
    2. CHEM 3481 (2), and
    3. Research Experience: Either Undergraduate Research CHEM 4699 (3) OR Undergraduate Internship CHEM 4695 (3). If either internal or external research (CHEM 4698 or CHEM 4694) is conducted for pay rather than credit, any additional free elective (3) may be substituted to achieve the required earned hours to graduate. The research experience must include a comprehensive laboratory report. 

            Pre-req note:

      • CHEM 3481 pre-reqs are CHEM 2380, 3411 and (3412 with concurrency)
      • CHEM 3380 pre-reqs are CHEM 2380 and (3111 with concurrency)
      • CHEM 3211 pre-reqs are CHEM 2211, 2380 and PHYS II
      • CHEM 4694/4695/4698/4699 pre-reqs are dependent upon research organization

6: CHEM 2211 can be deferred until the spring semester of the sophomore year.

Revised January 31, 2012