2017-2018 Course Catalog Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Course Catalog Programs of Study
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2017-2018 Course Catalog Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Course Catalog Programs of Study: Biochemistry Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (SMO) Biology Biomathematics Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Chemistry Civil Engineering Computational Science Major (SMO) Computer Engineering Computer Science Economics Electrical Engineering Engineering Physics International Computer Science International Studies Major (SMO) Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Optical Engineering Physics Software Engineering ROTC: Air Force ROTC: Army Pre-Professional Programs Special Programs *(SMO) = Second Major Only 1 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Course Catalog Minors: Anthropology Software Engineering Art Solid State Physics / Material Astronomy Science Biochemical Engineering Statistics Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Sustainability Biomedical Engineering Theater Chemical Engineering Thermal Fluids Chemistry Cognitive Science Data Science East Asian Studies Economics Electrical and Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Entrepreneurial Studies Environmental Chemistry Environmental Engineering European Studies Geography History Imaging Language and Literature Latin American Studies Mathematics Medical Physics and Nanomedicine Modern Languages o German o Japanese o Spanish Music Optical Engineering Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Robotics 2 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Course Catalog Biochemistry Graduates with a degree in biochemistry will be well prepared for employment, graduate study in biochemistry or other chemistry-related fields, or professional school. Biochemists are employed in research, quality control, design, sales and management. Many graduates pursue masters and doctoral degrees in biochemistry, medicinal chemistry, and in other life science fields. A biochemistry degree is excellent preparation for medical school and related fields, and also for careers in business, law or education. The curriculum at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology provides a rigorous introduction to all subdisciplines of chemistry along with biochemistry and applied biology. Students have access to modern instrumentation along with a well-equipped biochemistry lab. Rose-Hulman students are introduced to modern computational methods beginning in the sophomore year. There are many opportunities for research or other individual projects, and students are encouraged to present their results at regional and national chemistry conferences. Close interaction with engineering departments provides students with a point of view not available at most other undergraduate institutions. List of Required Chemistry Courses Course Numbers Credits General 111, 113, 115 12 Chemistry Organic 251, 252, 253 12 Chemistry Analytical 225, 326, 327 12 Chemistry Physical 361, 362, 363 12 Chemistry Inorganic 441 4 Chemistry Biochemistry 330, 331, 430, 13 433 Research 291, 391, 395, 8 490, 491, 496, 497 Career 200 1 Preparation Electives 8 Total 86 Summary of minimum graduation requirements: Course or Required Elective Total areas Chemistry 78 8 86 3 Physics 12 0 12 Mathematics 23 0 23 Biology 20 0 20 Humanities 4 32 36 and Social Sciences Electives 0 16 16 College 1 0 1 and Life Skills Total 136 56 194 Environmental Chemistry Minor for Most Students Course Course Title Credits Number CHEM111 General 4 Chemistry I CHEM113 General 4 Chemistry II CHEM115 General 4 Chemistry III CHEM225 Analytical 4 Chemistry CHEM251 Organic 4 Chemistry I CHEM264 Introduction to 4 Environmental Science CHEM371 Environmental 4 Analytical Chemistry CHE465 Energy and the 4 Environment Total 32 Environmental Chemistry Minor for Chemical Engineers and Applied Biology Majors Environmental Certificate for Chemistry and Biochemistry Majors Course Course Title Credits Number CHEM225 Analytical Chemistry or CHEM253 Organic 4 Chemistry III CHEM330 Biochemistry I 4 or CHEM361 Physical 4 Chemistry I CHEM303 Chemical 4 Engineering Thermodynamics CHEM264 Introduction to 4 Environmental Science CHEM371 Environmental 4 Analytical Chemistry Total 20 Plan of Study Freshman Fall Course Credit CHEM 111* General Chemistry I 4 MA 111 Calculus I 5 BIO 110 Cell Structure & Function 4 CLSK 100 College & Life Skills 1 RH 131 Rhetoric and Composition or 4 HSS Elective Total Credits: 18 Winter Course Credit CHEM 113* General Chemistry II 4 MA 112 Calculus II 5 PH 111 Physics I 4 RH 131 Rhetoric & Composition or 4 HSS Elective Total Credits: 17 Spring Course Credit CHEM 115 General Chemistry III 4 MA 113 Calculus III 5 PH 112 Physics II 4 HSS Elective 4 Total Credits: 17 5 Sophomore Fall Course Credit CHEM 251 Organic Chemistry I 3 CHEM 251L Organic Chemistry I Lab 1 PH 113 Physics III 4 MA 212 Matrix Algebra and Systems of 4 Differential Equations BIO 210 Mendelian & Molecular 4 Genetics Total Credits: 16 Winter Course Credit CHEM 200 Career Preparation 1 CHEM 252 Organic Chemistry II 3 CHEM 252L Organic Chemistry II Lab 1 CHEM 291 Intro to Undergradute 4 Research MA 381 Introduction to Probability with 4 Applications to Statistics BIO 220 Prokaryotic Cell & Molecular 4 Biology Total Credits: 17 Spring Course Credit CHEM 253 Organic Chemistry III 3 CHEM 253L Organic Chemistry III Lab 1 CHEM 225 Analytical Chemistry 4 BIO 230 Eukaryotic Cell & Mol. Biology 4 RH 330 Technical Communication (or 4 HSS) Total Credits: 16 Junior Fall Course Credit CHEM 326 Bioanalytical Chemistry 4 CHEM 330 Biochemistry I 4 6 CHEM 361 **Physical Chemistry I 4 CHEM 391 Research Proposal (F, W or 1 S) CHEM 395 Chemistry Seminar 0 CHEM 490 Research 1 HSS Elective (or RH330) 4 Total Credits: 18 Winter Course Credit CHEM 327 Advanced Analytical 4 CHEM 362 **Physical Chemistry II 4 CHEM 331 Biochemistry II 4 CHEM 391 Research Proposal (F, W or 1 S) CHEM 490 Research 1 HSS Elective 4 Total Credits: 18 Spring Course Credit CHEM 363 Quantum Chemistry & 4 Molecular Spectroscopy CHEM 391 Research Proposal (F, W or 1 S) CHEM 430 Advanced Biochemistry 4 CHEM 433 Biochemistry Lab 1 HSS Elective 4 CHEM 490 Research 1 Total Credits: 15 Senior Fall Course Credit CHEM 441 Inorganic Chemistry I 4 CHEM 495 Chemistry Seminar 0 CHEM 490 Chemistry Research 1 CHEM 491 Research Thesis (F, W or 4 S) ##Advanced Chemistry or Biochemistry 4 Elective 7 Advanced Biology Elective 4 Free Elective 4 Total Credits: 21 Winter Course Credit CHEM 496 Chemistry Seminar 0 CHEM 491 Research Thesis (F, W or 1 S) CHEM 497 Research Presentation (F, 1 W or S) HSS Elective 4 ##Advanced Biology, Chemistry, 4 Biochemistry Elective Free Elective 4 Total Credits: 14 Spring Course Credit CHEM 491 Research Thesis (F, W or 1 S) CHEM 497 Research Presentation (F, 1 W or S) HSS Elective 4 Free Elective 4 Free Elective 4 Total Credits: 14 NOTES Two degree or double major programs in biochemistry and either chemistry or biochemistry and molecular biology is not allowed. *Subject to approval, CHEM 112 may be substituted for CHEM 111 and CHEM 113. **CHE 303, CHE 304 and CHEM 360 may be substituted for CHEM 361 and CHEM 362. ^Students must complete at least 3 credits of CHEM 490 prior to the Spring quarter of their senior year. Students may count up to 8 credits of research toward their electives, of which no more than 2 credits can come from CHEM 290. ^^Research and independent study do not meet this requirement. 8 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Course Catalog Biology The twenty-first century will see unparalleled advances in the biological sciences. Disciplines such as biology and biomedical engineering are burgeoning and will greatly impact the way we live in the future. The areas of functional genomics and proteomics will drive discoveries in molecular medicine, gene therapy and tissue engineering. Drug discovery will be facilitated by the elucidation of new target molecules and many pharmaceutical compounds will be produced using biological processes. Environmental management, remediation and restoration will also benefit from advances in biology. Biologists will be at the forefront of these advances and will drive the medical, agricultural, environmental and industrial applications of biological sciences. The biology program will produce biologists with the chemistry, mathematics, and physics background needed to solve biotechnological problems in the coming decades. Those students wishing to strengthen their engineering skills can earn the area minor in biomedical engineering. Other students may choose to pursue a second major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. The program will prepare graduates for professional careers in government and industrial research laboratories, and in the biotechnology and health-related industries. Those wishing to continue their studies in graduate or health professions programs will be exceptionally well qualified to do so. A BIO science/technical elective is any Rose-Hulman course that has a prefix of BE, BIO, BMTH, CE, CHE, CHEM, CSSE, ECE, GEOL, MA, ME, PH, OE, EP, ES, EM or any EMGT course that is not cross-listed with an RH, GS, IA or SV course. Courses that do not count as science or technical electives are those courses with AS, MS, RH, GS, IA, SV, GE, JP, SP, FL, GRAD and CLSK prefixes. SUMMARY Required BIO courses 52 credits BIO electives 12 credits Free electives 8 credits HSS electives 24 credits Required HSS 12 credits Required MA, CHEM, PH 63 credits Required CLSK 1 credit Sci/Tech electives 16 credits Total 188 credits Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (Second Major Only) The biochemistry & molecular biology program exists to give students