Chemistry, B.S. (CIP 40.0501)

Degree Requirements

In addition to the requirements of the academic major, students must comply with the General Academic Regulations for Graduation and Undergraduate Academic Policies . As part of these policies, students must complete the General College Curriculum , which is based on the degree.

Chemistry, Physics, and the General College Curriculum

Students may use chemistry or physics lab courses (four semester hours each) to fulfill four to eight semester hours of the general college science requirement. CHEM 101 and PHYS 231 are suggested for non – science majors. (See General College Curriculum requirements for details.)

Major Requirements

A candidate for a Bachelor’s degree with a major in chemistry must, in addition to the General College Curriculum, complete with a “C” average or better at least 34 hours of chemistry courses, including:

CHEM 111 - General Chemistry I (4)
CHEM 113 - General Chemistry II (4)
CHEM 215 - Quantitative Analysis (4)
CHEM 220 - Essentials of Chemical Research (2)
CHEM 227 - Organic Chemistry I (4)
CHEM 228 - Organic Chemistry II (4)
CHEM 331 - Inorganic Chemistry (4)
CHEM 334 - Physical Chemistry (4)
CHEM 360 - Instrumental Analysis (4)
CHEM 451 - Literature Seminar (1)
CHEM 452 - Literature Seminar (1)
plus a minimum of 4 hours CHEM electives 300 level or higher

Mathematics

Physics

one year of calculus-based physics

Note:

Candidates who are considering graduate studies are recommended to take an additional year of math (MATH 224 , MATH 337 ) and CHEM 430 as an elective. Chemistry majors are also encouraged to select a minor complementary to the field in which they wish to work (e.g. Biology, Math/ITS, business or Communication Studies.)

Courses numbered above 300 may be offered only in alternate years. CHEM 430 (Biochemistry) is cross-listed with BIOL 430 and is taught in the biology department.