Chemistry, BS

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The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry degree program is designed to give a strong foundation in physical, inorganic, organic and analytical chemistry. The program provides flexibility to satisfy a range of career goals and requirements to pursue advanced degree in chemistry and related disciplines. The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with Biochemistry track enables majors to meet the admission requirements for medical, dental, pharmacy, veterinary and graduate schools.

The Program in Chemistry requires majors to earn a minimum grade of “C” in each of the courses required for the degree. A pass in the exit examination is a requirement for graduation. The exit examination is a test in all the major areas of chemistry: analytical, biochemistry, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry.

Program of Study

Areas A, B, C, D, E, and Additional Requirements (43 Hrs)

See Core Curriculum

Area A

Required in Core Area A

MATH 1113 - Pre-Calculus Credits: 3

Area F (17 Hrs)

COST 1103 - Freshman Year Experience Credits: 2
CHEM 1211 - Principles of Chemistry I Credits: 3 *
CHEM 1211L - Principles of Chemistry I Lab Credits: 1 *
CHEM 1212 - Principles of Chemistry II Credits: 3 *
MATH 2101 - Calculus I Credits: 4 *
MATH 2111 - Calculus II Credits: 4 *

Major Requirements (39 Hrs)

CHEM 2601K - Chemistry Research Methods Credits: 2 *
CHEM 1212L - Principles of Chemistry II Lab Credits: 1 *
CHEM 2501 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 3 *
CHEM 2501L - Organic Chemistry I Lab Credits: 1 *
CHEM 2511 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 3 *
CHEM 2511L - Organic Chemistry II Lab Credits: 1 *
CHEM 3101K - Analytical Chemistry Credits: 4 *
CHEM 3111K - Instrumental Analysis Credits: 4 *
CHEM 3201K - Inorganic Chemistry Credits: 4 *
CHEM 3401K - Physical Chemistry I Credits: 4 *
CHEM 3411K - Physical Chemistry II Credits: 4 *
CHEM 3522L - Advanced Synthesis Laboratory Credits: 2 *
CHEM 3602K - Chemical Research Credits: 2 *
CHEM 3801 - Biochemistry Credits: 3 *
CHEM 4901 - Chemical Seminar Credits: 1 *

Major Electives (12-15 Hrs)

Select electives in consultation with an advisor and approval by the coordinator of the chemistry program. (ACS track 12 hours, non-ACS track 15 hours).

CHEM 4811 - Bioanalytical Chemistry Credits: 3 *
CHEM 4211 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Credits: 3 *
CHEM 4411 - Advanced Physical Chemistry Credits: 3 *
CHEM 4531 - Advanced Organic Chemistry Credits: 3 *
CHEM 4532 - Medicinal Chemistry Credits: 3 *
CHEM 4601 - Polymer Chemistry Credits: 3 *
CHEM 4902 - Special Topics in Chemistry Credits: 3 *
Any 4000 level Forensic Science Courses Credits: 3 *

Additional Requirements (8-11 Hours)

BS Chemistry ACS Certified (11 Hrs)

PHYS 2211K - Principles of Physics I Credits: 4
PHYS 2212K - Principles of Physics II Credits: 4
MATH 3101 - Linear Algebra Credits: 3

BS Chemistry (8 Hrs)

PHYS 1111K - Introductory Physics I Credits: 4
PHYS 1112K - Introductory Physics II Credits: 4

Total: 122 Hours

*A grade of “C” or better is required