Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (4 years)

Offered by the College of Science – Department of Chemistry

Description

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (BSChem) is a four-year program that aims to produce graduates who comply with the current qualification requirements of professional chemists for local and overseas employment and entrepreneurship. The program aims at building a strong analytical and technical background for employment in a variety of fields.

Identity

Becoming Part of the Program

Identity

Thomasian Graduate Attributes

The University of Santo Tomas, in pursuit of truth, guided by reason and illumined by faith, dedicates herself to the generation, advancement, and transmission of knowledge to form competent and compassionate professionals committed to the service of the Church, the nation, and the global community.

I am a Thomasian. I carry the SEAL of Thomasian education. I am a Servant leader, an Effective communicator and collaborator, an Analytical and creative thinker, and a Lifelong learner. With Christ at the center of my formation as a Thomasian, I am expected to demonstrate the following Thomasian Graduate Attributes (ThoGAs):

SERVANT LEADER

Show leadership abilities to promote advocacies for life, freedom, justice, and solidarity in the service of the family, the local and global communities, the Church, and the environment.
Implement relevant projects and activities that speak of Christian compassion to the poor and the marginalized in order to raise their quality of life.
Show respect for the human person, regardless of race, religion, age, and gender.

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR AND COLLABORATOR

Express oneself clearly, correctly, and confidently in various environments, contexts, and technologies of human interaction.
Work productively with individuals or groups from diverse cultures and demographics.
Show profound respect for individual differences and/or uniqueness as members of God’s creation.

ANALYTICAL AND CREATIVE THINKER

Show judiciousness and resourcefulness in making personal and professional decisions.
Engage in research undertakings that respond to societal issues.
Express personal and professional insights through an ethical and evidence-based approach.

LIFELONG LEARNER

Engage in reflective practice to ensure disciplinal excellence and professional development.
Exhibit preparedness and interest for continuous upgrading of competencies required by the profession or area of specialization.
Manifest fidelity to the teachings of Christ, mediated by the Catholic Church, in the continuous deepening of faith and spirituality in dealing with new life situations and challenges.

Program Intended Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate a broad and coherent knowledge and understanding in the core areas of chemistry, such as inorganic, organic, physical, biological, and analytical chemistry, as well as relevant concepts in mathematics and physics
Apply basic knowledge in chemistry to identify and solve problems involving chemistry using current disciplinary and interdisciplinary principles
Gather data using standard laboratory equipment, modern instrumentation, and classical techniques in the chemical sciences
Work efficiently and effectively in individual and group-oriented activities in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams
Engage in life-centered advocacies that promote social responsibility, preservation of the Filipino culture and heritage, data integrity and privacy, life-long learning, professional and ethical conduct, and Christian moral values
Communicate effectively and accurately chemical concepts and research outputs; and articulate the latest trends and developments in the chemical sciences through written and oral methods, using both the English and Filipino languages
Interpret relevant data and make judgments that include reflection on relevant scientific and ethical issues
Develop critical, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help resolve or solve critical chemical issues and problems of national and global significance
Appreciate the limitations and implications of the sciences in everyday life through the use of knowledge and research to an inquiry-based practice in the field of chemistry
Demonstrate the ability to qualify for graduate study and/or for entry-level professional employment in general workplace

Becoming Part of the Program

Application

Application Period: July to December of each year

Application Website

Release of Results: January 28 of the following year

Fees

Go to THIS PAGE and look for the “College of Science” tab for the tuition fees.

Welcome Message for Freshmen A.Y. 2020-2021

Dear Freshmen Thomasian Scientists,

I would like to extend my warmest virtual welcome to the UST College of Science to all of you!

Never in recent history has science played such a visible role in society. This highlights the country’s need for more scientists to continue the task of discovering and understanding the world we live in, and in innovating technologies and processes to solve humanity’s most pressing concerns. Thomasian scientists have always played a significant role in charting the scientific progress of this country. By choosing the UST College of Science, you have already shown a desire to be part of this country’s scientific workforce. Our motto in the College of Science is “Galing Science, Galing Science!”. This speaks of our desire to instill excellence among our students, which we hope you will all embody by the time you earn your degrees.

This is a truly unprecedented start to Academic Year 2020-2021 for all of us. Rest assured that the College of Science is one with the entire UST community in ensuring that learning will take place for our students despite these challenging circumstances. The learning management system of the university, dubbed the UST Cloud Campus, which has been in place for more than a decade now, is ready to provide the main platform for the efficient delivery of instruction. However, given the distinct challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, our faculty are continuously innovating to meet the demands of this uncharted territory in higher education. We will also strive to provide adequate laboratory instruction, which is central to the sciences, despite the limitations set forth by physical distancing and public health regulations.

We hope to develop a strong partnership with you, our dear students, your parents, guardians, benefactors and families, in order to ensure that you get the quality Thomasian science education you sought to have by enrolling in our college.

We all pray that in due time, we can continue to deliver the quality Thomasian science education you deserve under more normal circumstances.

Prof. Rey Donne S. Papa, PhD
Dean

In this extraordinary time of the COVID-19 pandemic, the role of Faith and Science becomes greatly underscored in our life. Welcoming you to the University of Santo Tomás, therefore, does not only bring joy but hope for the people of God whom you will be serving.

In the face of physical, economic, psychological, and spiritual predicaments, we must be undeterred to pursue the Veritas (Truth) through our academic endeavors per scientiam ad Dominum (through Science towards the Lord) as inspired by our patron St. Albert the Great, and his illustrious disciple, St. Thomas Aquinas, who said: “Just as it is better to illuminate than merely to shine, so to pass on what one has contemplated is better than merely to contemplate” (cf. S.Th. II-II q. 188 a. 6.).

Through Faith and Science, we keep on finding courage in the midst of life’s hardship. When life is difficult, all the more that we need to be full of life. The harder the blow, the harder we hope. Illuminate others than merely shine. Share the fruits of your studies, than merely contemplate. Don’t be discouraged over closed doors; look for the back door and even the open windows. Don’t just focus on what we’ve lost; look also for what we’ve received. Welcome to the UST College of Science.

Rev. Fr. Louie R. Coronel, O.P., EHL
Regent

Career Opportunities

Laboratory chemist in industries and companies that deal with chemicals, food and beverage, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, oil and petroleum, mineral and metals, textile, agricultural products, pulp and paper, analytical chemistry services, and quality control
Forensic chemist
Research chemist
Academic staff member (Colleges and Universities)
Non-laboratory work (science communication, technical writing, entrepreneurship, marketing and management, product sales, chemical information services, health and safety, intellectual property)
Other tracks which include Doctor of Medicine

Student Experience and Support

The University of Santo Tomas provides student services that cater to academic, spiritual, and wellness concerns of students. These support units are found in the different parts of the campus and can be accessed by Thomasians. When the University shifted to distance learning, the services also transitioned to online services to continue addressing the needs of Thomasians.

Program Curriculum (New)

Effectivity: A.Y. 2023-2024

This curriculum may have some changes upon the availability of new guidelines.

Program Schedule

Year	First Term (August – December)	Second Term (January – May)	Special Term (June – July)
1	/	/	none
2	/	/	none
3	/	/	none
4	/	/	none

First Year - 2 Terms

First Term

Abbreviation	Description	Lec. Hrs.	Lab. Hrs.	Units	Pre-Requisites	Co-Requisites
CHM 401	Principles of Chemistry	3	0	3
CHM 401L	Principles of Chemistry (Laboratory)	0	2	2
CONTEM_W	The Contemporary World	3	0	3
FIL 1	Panimulang Pagsasalin	3	0	3
GE ELEC I	Elective I	3	0	3
MAT 401A	Differential Calculus	3	0	3
NSTP 1	National Service Training Program 1	0	3	3
PATH-FIT 1	Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness 1: Movement and Competency Training	2	0	2
THY 1	Christian Vision of the Human Person	3	0	3
UND_SELF	Understanding the Self	3	0	3
TOTAL		23	5	28


Second Term

Abbreviation	Description	Lec. Hrs.	Lab. Hrs.	Units	Pre-Requisites	Co-Requisites
CHM 412	Mechanics	3	0	3
CHM 412L	Mechanics (Laboratory)	0	1	1
CHM 413	Integral Calculus with Differential Equations	3	0	3	MATH 401A
CHM 414	Analytical Chemistry 1 (Lecture)	3	0	3	CHM 401, CHM 401L
CHM 414L	Analytical Chemistry 1 (Laboratory)	0	2	2	CHM 401, CHM 401L
GE ELEC II	Elective II	3	0	3
MATH_MW	Mathematics in the Modern World	3	0	3
NSTP 2	National Service Training Program 2	0	3	3	NSTP 1
PATH-FIT 2	Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness 2: Exercise-based Fitness Activities	2	0	2
PURPCOM	Purposive Communication	3	0	3
THY 2	Christian Vision of Marriage and Family	3	0	3	THY 1
TOTAL		23	6	29

Second Year - 2 Terms

First Term

Abbreviation	Description	Lec. Hrs.	Lab. Hrs.	Units	Pre-Requisites	Co-Requisites
ART_APP	Art Appreciation	3	0	3
CHM 415	Basic Electricity and Magnetism (Lecture)	3	0	3	CHM 412, CHM412L
CHM 415L	Basic Electricity and Magnetism (Laboratory)	0	1	1	CHM 412L
CHM 416	Organic Chemistry 1 (Lecture)	3	0	3	CHM 401, CHM 401L
CHM 416L	Organic Chemistry 1 (Laboratory)	0	2	2	CHM 401, CHM 401L
CHM 417	Analytical Chemistry 2 (Lecture)	3	0	3	CHM 414, CHM 414L
CHM 417L	Analytical Chemistry 2 (Laboratory)	0	2	2	CHM 414, CHM 414L
PATH-FIT 3	Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness in Dance and Recreational Activities	2	0	2	PATH-FIT 1, PATH-FIT 2
READ_PH	Readings in Philippine History	3	0	3
THY 3	Christian Vision of the Church in Society	3	0	3	THY 1, THY 2
TOTAL		20	5	25


Second Term

Abbreviation	Description	Lec. Hrs.	Lab. Hrs.	Units	Pre-Requisites	Co-Requisites
CHM 418	Organic Chemistry 2 (Lecture)	3	0	3	CHM 416, CHM 416L
CHM 418L	Organic Chemistry 2 (Laboratory)	0	2	2	CHM 416, CHM 416L
CHM 419	Physical Chemistry 1	3	0	3	CHM 412, CHM 412L, CHM 413, CHM 414, CHM 414L
CHM 4120	Free Elective	3	1	4
ELE 1	Professional Elective 1	3	0	3
ELE 2	Professional Elective 2	3	0	3
GE ELEC III	Elective III	3	0	3
PATH-FIT 4	Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness in Sports, Martial Arts, Outdoor and Adventure Activities	2	0	2	PATH-FIT 1, PATH-FIT 2
THY 4	Living the Christian Vision in the Contemporary World	3	0	3	THY 1, THY 2, THY 3
TOTAL		23	3	26

Third Year - 2 Terms

First Term

Abbreviation	Description	Lec. Hrs.	Lab. Hrs.	Units	Pre-Requisites	Co-Requisites
CHM 4110	Physical Chemistry 2 (Lecture)	3	0	3	CHM 419
CHM 4110L	Physical Chemistry 2 (Laboratory)	0	2	2	CHM 419
CHM 4111	Biochemistry 1 (Lecture)	3	0	3	CHM 417, CHM 417L CHM 418, CHM 418L
CHM 4111L	Biochemistry 1 (Laboratory)	0	2	2	CHM 417, CHM 417L CHM 418, CHM 418L
CHM 4112	Analytical Chemistry 3 (Lecture)	3	0	3	CHM 417, CHM 417L
CHM 4112L	Analytical Chemistry 3 (Laboratory)	0	1	1	CHM 417, CHM 417L
STS	Science, Technology and Society	3	0	3
TOTAL		12	5	17


Second Term

Abbreviation	Description	Lec. Hrs.	Lab. Hrs.	Units	Pre-Requisites	Co-Requisites
CHM 4113	Inorganic Chemistry 1	3	0	3	CHM 401, CHM 401L
CHM 4114	Physical Chemistry 3	3	0	3	CHM 4110, CHM 4110L
CHM 4115	Professional Engagement	0	4	4	CHM 4112, CHM 4112L, CHM 418, CHM 418L
CHM 4116	Biochemistry 2 (Lecture)	3	0	3	CHM 4111, CHM 4111L
CHM 4116L	Biochemistry 2 (Laboratory)	0	1	1	CHM 4111, CHM 4111L
LIWORIZ	Life and Works of Rizal	3	0	3
SCI 403	Research 1	2	0	2
TOTAL		14	5	19

Fourth Year - 2 Terms

First Term

Abbreviation	Description	Lec. Hrs.	Lab. Hrs.	Units	Pre-Requisites	Co-Requisites
CHM 4117	Advance Organic Chemistry	3	0	3	CHM 418 CHM 418L
CHM 4118	Inorganic Chemistry 2 (Lecture)	3	0	3	CHM 4113
CHM 4118L	Inorganic Chemistry 2 (Laboratory)	0	1	1	CHM 4113
ETHICS	Ethics	3	0	3
SCI 405	Research 2	0	2	2	SCI 405
TOTAL		9	3	12


Second Term

Abbreviation	Description	Lec. Hrs.	Lab. Hrs.	Units	Pre-Requisites	Co-Requisites
CHM 4119	Correlation Course	6	0	6	CHM 4112, CHM 4112L, CHM 4114, CHM 4116, CHM 4116L, CHM 4117, CHM 4118, CHM 4118L
SCI 406	Research 3	0	2	2	SCI 405
TOTAL		6	2	8

Effectivity: A.Y. 2021-2022

This curriculum may have some changes upon the availability of new guidelines.

Program Schedule

Year	First Term (August – December)	Second Term (January – May)	Special Term (June – July)
1	/	/	none
2	/	/	none
3	/	/	none
4	/	/	none

First Year - 2 Terms

First Term

Abbreviation	Description	Lec. Hrs.	Lab. Hrs.	Units	Pre-Requisites	Co-Requisites
CHM 401	Principles of Chemistry	3	0	3
CHM 401L	Principles of Chemistry (Laboratory)	0	2	2		CHM 401
CONTEM_W	The Contemporary World	3	0	3
FIL 1	Panimulang Pagsasalin	3	0	3
GE ELEC I	Elective I	3	0	3
MAT 401A	Differential Calculus	3	0	3
NSTP 1	National Service Training Program 1	0	3	3
PATH-FIT	Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness in Sports	2	0	2
THY 1	Christian Vision of the Human Person	3	0	3
UND_SELF	Understanding the Self	3	0	3
TOTAL		23	5	28


Second Term

Abbreviation	Description	Lec. Hrs.	Lab. Hrs.	Units	Pre-Requisites	Co-Requisites
CHM 412	Mechanics	3	0	3
CHM 412L	Mechanics (Laboratory)	0	1	1		CHM 412
CHM 413	Integral Calculus with Differential Equations	3	0	3	MATH 401A
CHM 414	Analytical Chemistry 1 (Lecture)	3	0	3	CHM 401, CHM 401L
CHM 414L	Analytical Chemistry 1 (Laboratory)	0	2	2	CHM 401, CHM 401L	CHM 414
GE ELEC II	Elective II	3	0	3
MATH_MW	Mathematics in the Modern World	3	0	3
NSTP 2	National Service Training Program 2	0	3	3	NSTP 1
PATH-FIT	Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness in Dance	2	0	2
PURPCOM	Purposive Communication	3	0	3
THY 2	Christian Vision of Marriage and Family	3	0	3	THY 1
TOTAL		23	6	29

Second Year - 2 Terms

First Term

Abbreviation	Description	Lec. Hrs.	Lab. Hrs.	Units	Pre-Requisites	Co-Requisites
ART_APP	Art Appreciation	3	0	3
CHM 415	Basic Electricity and Magnetism (Lecture)	3	0	3	CHM 412, CHM412L
CHM 415L	Basic Electricity and Magnetism (Laboratory)	0	1	1	CHM 412L	CHM 415
CHM 416	Organic Chemistry 1 (Lecture)	3	0	3	CHM 401, CHM 401L
CHM 416L	Organic Chemistry 1 (Laboratory)	0	2	2	CHM 401, CHM 401L	CHM 416
CHM 417	Analytical Chemistry 2 (Lecture)	3	0	3	CHM 414, CHM 414L
CHM 417L	Analytical Chemistry 2 (Laboratory)	0	2	2	CHM 414, CHM 414L	CHM 417
PATH-FIT	Fitness Excercises for Specific Sports	2	0	2
READ_PH	Readings in Philippine History	3	0	3
THY 3	Christian Vision of the Church in Society	3	0	3	THY 1, THY 2
TOTAL		20	5	25


Second Term

Abbreviation	Description	Lec. Hrs.	Lab. Hrs.	Units	Pre-Requisites	Co-Requisites
CHM 418	Organic Chemistry 2 (Lecture)	3	0	3	CHM 416, CHM 416L
CHM 418L	Organic Chemistry 2 (Laboratory)	0	2	2	CHM 416, CHM 416L	CHM 418
CHM 419	Physical Chemistry 1	3	0	3	CHM 412, CHM 412L, CHM 413, CHM 414, CHM 414L, CHM 418, CHM 418L
CHM 4120	Free Elective	3	1	4
ELE 1	Professional Elective 1	3	0	3
ELE 2	Professional Elective 2	3	0	3
GE ELEC III	Elective III	3	0	3
PATH-FIT	Human Enhancement	2	0	2
THY 4	Living the Christian Vision in the Contemporary World	3	0	3	THY 1, THY 2, THY 3
TOTAL		23	3	26

Third Year - 2 Terms

First Term

Abbreviation	Description	Lec. Hrs.	Lab. Hrs.	Units	Pre-Requisites	Co-Requisites
CHM 4110	Physical Chemistry 2 (Lecture)	3	0	3	CHM 419
CHM 4110L	Physical Chemistry 2 (Laboratory)	0	2	2	CHM 419	CHM 4110
CHM 4111	Biochemistry 1 (Lecture)	3	0	3	CHM 418, CHM 418L
CHM 4111L	Biochemistry 1 (Laboratory)	0	2	2	CHM 418, CHM 418L	CHM 4111
CHM 4112	Analytical Chemistry 3 (Lecture)	3	0	3	CHM 417, CHM 417L
CHM 4112L	Analytical Chemistry 3 (Laboratory)	0	1	1	CHM 417, CHM 417L	CHM 4112
STS	Science, Technology and Society	3	0	3
TOTAL		12	5	17


Second Term

Abbreviation	Description	Lec. Hrs.	Lab. Hrs.	Units	Pre-Requisites	Co-Requisites
CHM 4113	Inorganic Chemistry 1	3	0	3	CHM 401, CHM 401L
CHM 4114	Physical Chemistry 3	3	0	3	CHM 4110, CHM 4110L
CHM 4115	Professional Engagement	0	4	4	CHM 4112, CHM 4112L, CHM 418, CHM 418L
CHM 4116	Biochemistry 2 (Lecture)	3	0	3	CHM 4111, CHM 4111L
CHM 4116L	Biochemistry 2 (Laboratory)	0	1	1	CHM 4111, CHM 4111L	CHM 4116
LIWORIZ	Life and Works of Rizal	3	0	3
SCI 403	Research 1	2	0	2
TOTAL		14	5	19

Fourth Year - 2 Terms

First Term

Abbreviation	Description	Lec. Hrs.	Lab. Hrs.	Units	Pre-Requisites	Co-Requisites
CHM 4117	Advance Organic Chemistry	3	0	3	CHM 418 CHM 418L
CHM 4118	Inorganic Chemistry 2 (Lecture)	3	0	3	CHM 4113
CHM 4118L	Inorganic Chemistry 2 (Laboratory)	0	1	1	CHM 4113	CHM 4118
ETHICS	Ethics	3	0	3
SCI 405	Research 2	0	2	2	SCI 405
TOTAL		9	3	12


Second Term

Abbreviation	Description	Lec. Hrs.	Lab. Hrs.	Units	Pre-Requisites	Co-Requisites
CHM 4119	Correlation Course	6	0	6	CHM 4112, CHM 4112L, CHM 4114, CHM 4116, CHM 4116L, CHM 4117, CHM 4118, CHM 4118L
SCI 406	Research 3	0	2	2	SCI 405
TOTAL		6	2	8

Effectivity: A.Y. 2019-2020

This curriculum may have some changes upon the availability of new guidelines.

Program Schedule

Year	First Term (August – December)	Second Term (January – May)	Special Term (June – July)
1	/	/	none
2	/	/	none
3	/	/	none
4	/	/	none

First Year - 2 Terms

First Term

Abbreviation	Description	Lec. Hrs.	Lab. Hrs.	Units	Pre-Requisites	Co-Requisites
CHM 401	Principles of Chemistry	3	0	3
CHM 401L	Principles of Chemistry (Laboratory)	0	2	2		CHM 401
CONTEM_W	The Contemporary World	3	0	3
FIL 1	Kontekstuwalisadong Komunikasyon sa Filipino	3	0	3
MAT 401A	Differential Calculus	3	0	3
NSTP 1	National Service Training Program 1	0	3	3
PATH-FIT	Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness in Sports	2	0	2
THY 1	Christian Vision of the Human Person	3	0	3
UND_SELF	Understanding the Self	3	0	3
TOTAL		20	5	25


Second Term

Abbreviation	Description	Lec. Hrs.	Lab. Hrs.	Units	Pre-Requisites	Co-Requisites
CHM 412	Mechanics	3	0	3
CHM 412L	Mechanics (Laboratory)	0	1	1		CHM 412
CHM 413	Integral Calculus with Differential Equations	3	0	3	MATH 401A
CHM 414	Analytical Chemistry 1 (Lecture)	3	0	3	CHM 401, CHM 401L
CHM 414L	Analytical Chemistry 1 (Laboratory)	0	2	2	CHM 401, CHM 401L	CHM 414
FIL 2	Panimulang Pagsasalin	3	0	3	FIL 1
MATH_MW	Mathematics in the Modern World	3	0	3
NSTP 2	National Service Training Program 2	0	3	3	NSTP 1
PATH-FIT	Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness in Dance	2	0	2
PURPCOM	Purposive Communication	3	0	3
THY 2	Christian Vision of Marriage and Family	3	0	3	THY 1
TOTAL		23	6	29

Second Year - 2 Terms

First Term

Abbreviation	Description	Lec. Hrs.	Lab. Hrs.	Units	Pre-Requisites	Co-Requisites
ART_APP	Art Appreciation	3	0	3
CHM 415	Basic Electricity and Magnetism (Lecture)	3	0	3	CHM 412, CHM412L
CHM 415L	Basic Electricity and Magnetism (Laboratory)	0	1	1	CHM 412L	CHM 415
CHM 416	Organic Chemistry 1 (Lecture)	3	0	3	CHM 401, CHM 401L
CHM 416L	Organic Chemistry 1 (Laboratory)	0	2	2	CHM 401, CHM 401L	CHM 416
CHM 417	Analytical Chemistry 2 (Lecture)	3	0	3	CHM 414, CHM 414L
CHM 417L	Analytical Chemistry 2 (Laboratory)	0	2	2	CHM 414, CHM 414L	CHM 417
PATH-FIT	Fitness Excercises for Specific Sports	2	0	2
READ_PH	Readings in Philippine History	3	0	3
THY 3	Christian Vision of the Church in Society	3	0	3	THY 1, THY 2
TOTAL		20	5	25


Second Term

Abbreviation	Description	Lec. Hrs.	Lab. Hrs.	Units	Pre-Requisites	Co-Requisites
CHM 418	Organic Chemistry 2 (Lecture)	3	0	3	CHM 416, CHM 416L
CHM 418L	Organic Chemistry 2 (Laboratory)	0	2	2	CHM 416, CHM 416L	CHM 418
CHM 419	Physical Chemistry 1	3	0	3	CHM 412, CHM 412L, CHM 413, CHM 414, CHM 414L, CHM 418, CHM 418L
CHM 4120	Free Elective	3	1	4
ELE 1	Professional Elective 1	3	0	3
ELE 2	Professional Elective 2	3	0	3
LIT 1	The Great Works	3	0	3
PATH-FIT	Human Enhancement	2	0	2
THY 4	Living the Christian Vision in the Contemporary World	3	0	3	THY 1, THY 2, THY 3
TOTAL		23	3	26

Third Year - 2 Terms

First Term

Abbreviation	Description	Lec. Hrs.	Lab. Hrs.	Units	Pre-Requisites	Co-Requisites
CHM 4110	Physical Chemistry 2 (Lecture)	3	0	3	CHM 419
CHM 4110L	Physical Chemistry 2 (Laboratory)	0	2	2	CHM 419	CHM 4110
CHM 4111	Biochemistry 1 (Lecture)	3	0	3	CHM 418, CHM 418L
CHM 4111L	Biochemistry 1 (Laboratory)	0	2	2	CHM 418, CHM 418L	CHM 4111
CHM 4112	Analytical Chemistry 3 (Lecture)	3	0	3	CHM 417, CHM 417L
CHM 4112L	Analytical Chemistry 3 (Laboratory)	0	1	1	CHM 417, CHM 417L	CHM 4112
STS	Science, Technology and Society	3	0	3
TOTAL		12	5	17


Second Term

Abbreviation	Description	Lec. Hrs.	Lab. Hrs.	Units	Pre-Requisites	Co-Requisites
CHM 4113	Inorganic Chemistry 1	3	0	3	CHM 401, CHM 401L
CHM 4114	Physical Chemistry 3	3	0	3	CHM 4110, CHM 4110L
CHM 4115	Professional Engagement	0	4	4	CHM 4112, CHM 4112L, CHM 418, CHM 418L
CHM 4116	Biochemistry 2 (Lecture)	3	0	3	CHM 4111, CHM 4111L
CHM 4116L	Biochemistry 2 (Laboratory)	0	1	1	CHM 4111, CHM 4111L	CHM 4116
LIWORIZ	Life and Works of Rizal	3	0	3
SCI 403	Research 1	2	0	2
TOTAL		14	5	19

Fourth Year - 2 Terms

First Term

Abbreviation	Description	Lec. Hrs.	Lab. Hrs.	Units	Pre-Requisites	Co-Requisites
CHM 4117	Advance Organic Chemistry	3	0	3	CHM 418 CHM 418L
CHM 4118	Inorganic Chemistry 2 (Lecture)	3	0	3	CHM 4113
CHM 4118L	Inorganic Chemistry 2 (Laboratory)	0	1	1	CHM 4113	CHM 4118
ETHICS	Ethics	3	0	3
SCI 405	Research 2	0	2	2	SCI 405
TOTAL		9	3	12


Second Term

Abbreviation	Description	Lec. Hrs.	Lab. Hrs.	Units	Pre-Requisites	Co-Requisites
CHM 4119	Correlation Course	6	0	6	CHM 4112, CHM 4112L, CHM 4114, CHM 4116, CHM 4116L, CHM 4117, CHM 4118, CHM 4118L
SCI 406	Research 3	0	2	2	SCI 405
TOTAL		6	2	8

Effectivity: A.Y. 2018-2019

This curriculum may have some changes upon the availability of new guidelines.

Program Schedule

Year	First Term (August – December)	Second Term (January – May)	Special Term (June – July)
1	/	/	none
2	/	/	none
3	/	/	none
4	/	/	none

First Year - 2 Terms

First Term

Abbreviation	Description	Lec. Hrs.	Lab. Hrs.	Units	Pre-Requisites	Co-Requisites
CHM 401	Principles of Chemistry	3	0	3
CHM 401L	Principles of Chemistry (Laboratory)	0	2	2		CHM 401
CONTEM_W	The Contemporary World	3	0	3
FIL 1	Kontekstuwalisadong Komunikasyon sa Filipino	3	0	3
MAT 401A	Differential Calculus	3	0	3
NSTP 1	National Service Training Program 1	0	3	3
PATH-FIT	Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness in Sports	2	0	2
THY 1	Christian Vision of the Human Person	3	0	3
UND_SELF	Understanding the Self	3	0	3
TOTAL		20	5	25


Second Term

Abbreviation	Description	Lec. Hrs.	Lab. Hrs.	Units	Pre-Requisites	Co-Requisites
CHM 412	Mechanics	3	0	3
CHM 412L	Mechanics (Laboratory)	0	1	1		CHM 412
CHM 413	Integral Calculus with Differential Equations	3	0	3	MATH 401A
CHM 414	Analytical Chemistry 1 (Lecture)	3	0	3	CHM 401, CHM 401L
CHM 414L	Analytical Chemistry 1 (Laboratory)	0	2	2		CHM 414
FIL 2	Panimulang Pagsasalin	3	0	3	FIL 1
MATH_MW	Mathematics in the Modern World	3	0	3
NSTP 2	National Service Training Program 2	0	3	3	NSTP 1
PATH-FIT	Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness in Dance	2	0	2
PURPCOM	Purposive Communication	3	0	3
THY 2	Christian Vision of Marriage and Family	3	0	3	THY 1
TOTAL		23	6	29

Second Year - 2 Terms

First Term

Abbreviation	Description	Lec. Hrs.	Lab. Hrs.	Units	Pre-Requisites	Co-Requisites
ART_APP	Art Appreciation	3	0	3
CHM 415	Basic Electricity and Magnetism (Lecture)	3	0	3	CHM 412, CHM412L
CHM 415L	Basic Electricity and Magnetism (Laboratory)	0	1	1	CHM 412L	CHM 415
CHM 416	Organic Chemistry 1 (Lecture)	3	0	3	CHM 401, CHM 401L
CHM 416L	Organic Chemistry 1 (Laboratory)	0	2	2	CHM 401, CHM 401L	CHM 416
CHM 417	Analytical Chemistry 2 (Lecture)	3	0	3	CHM 414, CHM 414L
CHM 417L	Analytical Chemistry 2 (Laboratory)	0	2	2	CHM 414, CHM 414L	CHM 417
PATH-FIT	Fitness Excercises for Specific Sports	2	0	2
READ_PH	Readings in Philippine History	3	0	3
THY 3	Christian Vision of the Church in Society	3	0	3	THY 1, THY 2
TOTAL		20	5	25


Second Term

Abbreviation	Description	Lec. Hrs.	Lab. Hrs.	Units	Pre-Requisites	Co-Requisites
CHM 418	Organic Chemistry 2 (Lecture)	3	0	3	CHM 416, CHM 416L
CHM 418L	Organic Chemistry 2 (Laboratory)	0	2	2	CHM 416, CHM 416L	CHM 418
CHM 419	Physical Chemistry 1	3	0	3	CHM 412, CHM 412L, CHM 413, CHM 414, CHM 414L, CHM 418, CHM 418L
CHM 4120	Free Elective	3	1	4
ELE 1	Professional Elective 1	3	0	3
ELE 2	Professional Elective 2	3	0	3
LIT 1	The Great Works	3	0	3
PATH-FIT	Human Enhancement	2	0	2
THY 4	Living the Christian Vision in the Contemporary World	3	0	3	THY 1, THY 2, THY 3
TOTAL		23	3	26

Third Year - 2 Terms

First Term

Abbreviation	Description	Lec. Hrs.	Lab. Hrs.	Units	Pre-Requisites	Co-Requisites
CHM 4110	Physical Chemistry 2 (Lecture)	3	0	3	CHM 419
CHM 4110L	Physical Chemistry 2 (Laboratory)	0	2	2	CHM 419	CHM 4110
CHM 4111	Biochemistry 1 (Lecture)	3	0	3	CHM 418, CHM 418L
CHM 4111L	Biochemistry 1 (Laboratory)	0	2	2	CHM 418, CHM 418L	CHM 4111
CHM 4112	Analytical Chemistry 3 (Lecture)	3	0	3	CHM 417, CHM 417L
CHM 4112L	Analytical Chemistry 3 (Laboratory)	0	1	1	CHM 417, CHM 417L	CHM 4112
STS	Science, Technology and Society	3	0	3
TOTAL		12	5	17


Second Term

Abbreviation	Description	Lec. Hrs.	Lab. Hrs.	Units	Pre-Requisites	Co-Requisites
CHM 4113	Inorganic Chemistry 1	3	0	3	CHM 401, CHM 401L
CHM 4114	Physical Chemistry 3	3	0	3	CHM 4110, CHM 4110L
CHM 4115	Professional Engagement	0	4	4	CHM 4112, CHM 4112L, CHM 418, CHM 418L
CHM 4116	Biochemistry 2 (Lecture)	3	0	3	CHM 4111, CHM 4111L
CHM 4116L	Biochemistry 2 (Laboratory)	0	1	1	CHM 4111, CHM 4111L	CHM 4116
LIWORIZ	Life and Works of Rizal	3	0	3
SCI 403	Research 1	2	0	2
TOTAL		14	5	19

Fourth Year - 2 Terms

First Term

Abbreviation	Description	Lec. Hrs.	Lab. Hrs.	Units	Pre-Requisites	Co-Requisites
CHM 4117	Advance Organic Chemistry	3	0	3	CHM 418 CHM 418L
CHM 4118	Inorganic Chemistry 2 (Lecture)	3	0	3	CHM 4113
CHM 4118L	Inorganic Chemistry 2 (Laboratory)	0	1	1	CHM 4113	CHM 4118
ETHICS	Ethics	3	0	3
SCI 405	Research 2	0	2	2	SCI 405
TOTAL		9	3	12


Second Term

Abbreviation	Description	Lec. Hrs.	Lab. Hrs.	Units	Pre-Requisites	Co-Requisites
CHM 4119	Correlation Course	6	0	6	CHM 4112, CHM 4112L, CHM 4114, CHM 4116, CHM 4116L, CHM 4117, CHM 4118, CHM 4118L
SCI 406	Research 3	0	2	2	SCI 405
TOTAL		6	2	8

Program Curriculum (Old)

Effectivity: 2015-2016 until Freshmen Cohort of A.Y. 2017-2018

First Year - 2 Terms

First Term

Abbreviation	Description	Lec. Hrs.	Lab. Hrs.	Units	Pre-Requisites
CHEM 101	General Inorganic Chemistry I	3	0	3
CHEM 101L	General Inorganic Chemistry I (Laboratory)	0	6	2
ENG 1	Introduction to College English	3	0	3
MATH 101	College Algebra	3	0	3
MATH 102	Trigonometry	3	0	3
PHIST	Philippine History	3	0	3
PSY 1	General Psychology	3	0	3
RC	Rizal Course	3	0	3
THY 1	Contextualized Salvation History	3	0	3
PE 1	Physical Education	2	0	2
ROTC	Reserve Officers’ Training Corps	3	0	3
TOTAL		29	6	31


Second Term

Abbreviation	Description	Lec. Hrs.	Lab. Hrs.	Units	Pre-Requisites
BIO 100	General Biology	2	0	2
BIO 100L	General Biology (Laboratory)	0	3	1
CHEM 102	General Inorganic Chemistry II	3	0	3	CHEM 101, CHEM 101L
CHEM 102L	General Inorganic Chemistry II (Laboratory)	0	6	2	CHEM 101, CHEM 101L
ENG 2	Reading and Thinking Skills for Academic Study	3	0	3	ENG 1
HUM 1	Art, Man, and Society	3	0	3
LIT 102A	Philippine Literatures	3	0	3
MATH 108B	Mathematical Analysis	3	0	3	MATH 101, MATH 102
SA	Socio-Anthropology	3	0	3
THY 2	Church and Sacraments	3	0	3	THY 1
PE 2	Physical Education	2	0	2
ROTC	Reserve Officers’ Training Corps	3	0	3
TOTAL		29	9	32

Second Year - 2 Terms

First Term

Abbreviation	Description	Lec. Hrs.	Lab. Hrs.	Units	Pre-Requisites
CHEM 201	Organic Chemistry I	3	0	3	CHEM 102, CHEM 102L
CHEM 201L	Organic Chemistry I (Laboratory)	0	6	2	CHEM 102, CHEM 102L
ENG 3	Academic Writing Skills	3	0	3	ENG 1, ENG 2
FIL 1	Komunikasyon sa Akademikong Filipino	3	0	3
MATH 109B	Mathematical Analysis II	4	0	4	MATH 101, MATH 102, MATH 108B
MICR 201	General Microbiology with Industrial Applications	2	0	2	BIO 101, BIO 101L, CHEM 102, CHEM 102L
MICR 201L	General Microbiology with Industrial Applications (Laboratory)	0	6	2	BIO 101, BIO 101L, CHEM 102, CHEM 102L
PHL 2/102	Logic	3	0	3
PHYS 103	Mechanics and Molecular Forces	3	0	3	MATH 101, MATH 102
PHYS 103L	Mechanics and Molecular Forces (Laboratory)	0	3	1	MATH 101, MATH 102
PE 3	Physical Education	2	0	2
NSTP	National Service Training Program	3	0	3
TOTAL		26	15	31


Second Term

Abbreviation	Description	Lec. Hrs.	Lab. Hrs.	Units	Pre-Requisites
CHEM 202	Organic Chemistry II	3	0	3	CHEM 201, CHEM 201L
CHEM 202L	Organic Chemistry II (Laboratory)	0	6	2	CHEM 201, CHEM 201L
CHEM 301	Analytical Chemistry I	3	0	3	CHEM 102, CHEM 102L
CHEM 301L	Analytical Chemistry I (Laboratory)	0	6	2	CHEM 102, CHEM 102L
ENG 4	Oral Communication in Context	3	0	3	ENG 1, ENG 2, ENG 3
FIL 2	Pagbasa at Pagsulat tungo sa Pananaliksik	3	0	3	FIL 1
MATH 110B	Mathematical Analysis III	4	0	4	MATH 101, MATH 102, MATH 108B, MATH 109B
PHL 5	Christian Ethics	3	0	3	THY 1, THY 2
PHYS 203	Heat, Electricity, and Magnetism	3	0	3	PHYS 103, PHYS 103L
PHYS 203L	Heat, Electricity, and Magnetism (Laboratory)	0	3	1	PHYS 103, PHYS 103L
PE 4	Physical Education	2	0	2
NSTP	National Service Training Program	3	0	3
TOTAL		27	15	32

Third Year - 2 Terms

First Term

Abbreviation	Description	Lec. Hrs.	Lab. Hrs.	Units	Pre-Requisites
CHEM 103	Inorganic Chemistry I	3	0	3	CHEM 202, CHEM 202L
CHEM 302	Analytical Chemistry II	3	0	3	CHEM 301, CHEM 301L
CHEM 302L	Analytical Chemistry II (Laboratory)	0	6	2	CHEM 301, CHEM 301L
CHEM 402	Physical Chemistry I	3	0	3	CHEM 202, CHEM 202L, CHEM 301, CHEM 301L, MATH 110B, PHYS 203, PHYS 203L
CHEM 601	General Biochemistry	3	0	3	CHEM 202, CHEM 202L
CHEM 601L	General Biochemistry	0	6	2	CHEM 202, CHEM 202L
ETAR	Economics with Taxation and Agrarian Reform	3	0	3
FL 1	Foreign Language 1	3	0	3
PHYS 208	Wave, Optics, and Modern Physics	3	0	3	PHYS 203, PHYS 203L
PHYS 208L	Wave, Optics, and Modern Physics	0	3	1	PHYS203, PHYS 203L
TOTAL		21	15	26


Second Term

Abbreviation	Description	Lec. Hrs.	Lab. Hrs.	Units	Pre-Requisites
CHEM 206	Advanced Organic Chemistry	3	0	3	CHEM 102, CHEM 102L
CHEM 303	Advanced Analytical Chemistry	2	0	2	CHEM 302, CHEM 302L
CHEM 303L	Advanced Analytical Chemistry (Laboratory)	0	6	2	CHEM 302, CHEM 302L
CHEM 307L	Chemometrics (Laboratory)	0	3	1	CHEM 302, CHEM 302L
CHEM 403	Physical Chemistry II	3	0	3	CHEM 402
CHEM 403L	Physical Chemistry II (Laboratory)	0	6	2	CHEM 402
CHEM 503	Professional Exposure, Jurisprudence, and Practicum	3	0	3	CHEM 202, CHEM 202L, CHEM 302, CHEM 302L
CHEM 602	Advanced Biochemistry	3	0	3	CHEM 601, CHEM 601L
CHEM 602L	Advanced Biochemistry (Laboratory)	0	3	1	CHEM 601, CHEM 601L
THS 1	Thesis I	2	0	2	CHEM 302, CHEM 402, CHEM 402L, ENG 3
TOTAL		16	18	22

Fourth Year - 2 Terms

First Term

Abbreviation	Description	Lec. Hrs.	Lab. Hrs.	Units	Pre-Requisites
CHEM 104	Inorganic Chemistry II	3	0	3	CHEM 103, CHEM 403, CHEM 403L
CHEM 104L	Inorganic Chemistry II (Laboratory)	0	3	1	CHEM 103, CHEM 403, CHEM 403L
CHEM 404	Physical Chemistry III	3	0	3	CHEM 403, CHEM 403L
CHEM 405L	Computational Chemistry (Laboratory)	0	3	1	CHEM 403, CHEM 403L
PGC	Philippine Government and Constitution	3	0	3
PHLSCI	Philosophy of Science	3	0	3	PHL 2
SCL 3	The Social Teachings of the Church	3	0	3	THY 1, THY 2, PHL 5
THS 2	Thesis II	0	6	2
TOTAL		15	12	19


Second Term

Abbreviation	Description	Lec. Hrs.	Lab. Hrs.	Units	Pre-Requisites
CHEM CORR	Correlation Course	6	0	6	CHEM 104, CHEM 104L, CHEM 206, CHEM 303, CHEM 303L, CHEM 404, CHEM 405L, CHEM 602, CHEM 602L
THS 3	Thesis III	0	6	2	THS 2
TOTAL		9	6	11

Course Prospectus with Descriptions

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Course Prospectus, w Descriptions) (2016-2018)

Program Policies

Final Grades and Grading Periods

The work of the students shall be graded at the end of each term in accordance with the 5-point numerical grading system.

A student’s performance is evaluated in two grading periods: Prelims and Finals.
A student’s final grade is based on the average of his/her raw grade computed from two (2) grading periods:

( + )/2

Final grades may be viewed at the end of the term via the MyUSTe Portal.

Transmutation of Raw Grades into Final Grades

The average raw grade is transmuted to the 5-point grade equivalent. A sample matrix of computation based on 60-raw grade passing mark is shown:

Lecture and Laboratory Courses

Lecture and their corresponding laboratory courses are known as Co-Requisites.

Lecture Courses

For most technical courses, the passing raw grade is 60.

Class Standing	60%
Preliminary / Final Exams	30%
Course Inquiry Project (CIP)	10%

Course Inquiry Project

CIP is a group project that showcases the integration of students’ learning in a particular course. Possible forms are: 1) infographics, brochures, poster, capstone research, and problem sets, among others.

Laboratory Courses

Class Standing	70%
Preliminary / Final Exams	30%

Retention Policies

Students who do not show satisfactory performance in their academic undertaking shall be debarred from the college.
Those with academic deficiencies of 8 units or less will be classified as Probationary. Students will be allowed to enroll the following term but only in subjects authorized by the Dean’s representatives
Those with academic deficiencies of 9 units or more will be classified as Not to be Readmitted (NBTR). Except for those in the first year and fourth year, students under this classification will not be readmitted in the following term.

Regular vs. Irregular Student Status

Regular: No deficiencies and taking the regular load

Irregular: With back subjects and/or with uncleared deficiencies (5.0, WF, FA, INC)

Academic Advising Policies

Students, as a general rule, should carry the academic load prescribed by the Dean or Dean’s representative.
Only graduating students are entitled to carry an overload.
Only graduating students are allowed to waive pre-requisites.

Student Welfare and Development

The College of Science is the second home to her students. The college looks after not only the students’ academic progress but also their personal development and well-being.

The following are certain policies and guidelines on student welfare and development set by the College of Science and the Office for Student Affairs.

Indicators of Good Behavior

Based on PPS No. 1027: Code of Conduct

The University of Santo Tomas is the second home of the Thomasian students. Its task is mainly to form and improve the students’ character, attitude and moral values, as well as to develop their intellectual, physical and psychological fitness. A proper norm of conduct is designed to inculcate these ideals.

Thomasian core values of competence, compassion, and commitment
Honesty
Courtesy
Diligence
Good Grooming
Decency and Modesty in Action
Maintenance of Peace and Order
Camaraderie
Care for the Environment

Counseling and Career Services

The University, through its Counseling and Career Center, aim to help learners achieve holistic student development and success.

Counseling and Case Management

facilitates academic achievement, personal growth, and social development

Career Services

empowers students in making informed career decisions and in developing career competencies needed in the world of work
assists in placement fit and in building industry partnerships for students’ career success

Student Organizations

The students shall join or form only student organizations whose objectives uphold the vision and mission of the University.
Students shall join only organizations duly recognized by the University.
The list of local student organizations of the College of Science can be found here.

Levels of Disciplinary Actions

Imposition of disciplinary action is progressive. As such, the following list shows the levels of disciplinary action.

Reprimand: Shall serve as a warning that any future violation of this Code shall be a ground for the imposition of a more severe penalty.
Suspension: Student is denied or deprived of attendance in classes for a specified period of time
Non-readmission: A penalty in which the student is denied admission or enrollment for the subsequent school terms.
Exclusion: Dropping from the roll of qualified students in the university
Expulsion: Student is excluded from admission to any public or private school in the Philippines.

Offenses punishable by non-readmission, exclusion, or expulsion

Dishonesty
Hazing
Possession of deadly weapons
Immorality
Using, possessing, and selling of prohibited drugs
Drunkenness
Vandalism
Arson or destruction of University property
Blackmail or other forms of extortion

Program Recognitions

CHEd Center of Excellence
Center of Excellence (COE) refers to a department within a higher education institution, which continuously demonstrates excellent performance in the areas of instruction, research and publication, extension and linkages and institutional qualifications.

ASEAN University Network – Quality Assurance Certified

PACUCOA Level IV Accreditation (The Highest)
These are the programs that are highly respected in the Philippines and with prestige and authority comparable with excellence foreign universities. They are granted full autonomy for the program.

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