Chemistry, B.S.

Core Curriculum Requirements (43-47 credits)

See Core Curriculum  courses.

Required Major Core Courses (39 credits)

• CHEM 101 - General Chemistry *
• CHEM 102 - General Chemistry *
• CHEM 216 - Inorganic Chemistry
• CHEM 301 - Organic Chemistry I
• CHEM 302 - Organic Chemistry II
• CHEM 324 - Analytical Chemistry
• CHEM 401 - Physical Chemistry I
• CHEM 402 - Physical Chemistry II
• CHEM 424 - Instrumental Methods of Analysis
• CHEM 471 - Biochemistry I

Related Requirements (10 credits)

• MATH 151 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I *
• MATH 152 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry II *
• BIOL 132 - Biology of Cells and Microorganisms

B.S. Requirements

Professional Chemist Concentration

This concentration is a rigorous four-year program that provides a strong background in chemistry for those students who plan to become professional chemists. It provides an excellent foundation for graduate study in chemistry or related fields and will prepare students for careers in industrial, academic or governmental settings.

Pre-Health Professional Concentration

This concentration is a rigorous four year program recommended for students planning a career in pharmacy, medicine, dentistry or veterinary medicine. The first three years are designed to optimally prepare students for the preentrance aptitude examination (PCAT, MCAT, DAT or GRE).

Biochemistry Concentration

This concentration is a rigorous four-year program recommended for students interested in a career in biochemistry. It provides a comprehensive foundation for graduate study in biochemistry, pharmacology, or related fields and prepares students for careers in industrial, governmental, or academic settings.

Forensics Concentration

This concentration is a rigorous four year program recommended for students planning a career in forensic science. It provides a comprehensive foundation for graduate study in forensic chemistry, forensic science, or analytical chemistry and prepares students for careers in industrial, governmental, or academic settings.

Total Credits Needed for Degree 120

(Includes Core Curriculum requirements, required courses and electives. Students should consult with their academic advisors in selecting elective courses to complete the 120 semester hours required for graduation.)

Graduation Requirements

To graduate with a major in chemistry, a student must attain an overall major grade point average of 2.0 or higher. Different courses are considered in the calculation of the major grade point average depending on the student’s concentration. All courses required for a given concentration count towards the major grade point average. In cases where additional (beyond those required) electives listed for a given concentration are taken, all count towards the major grade point average calculation.

Teaching Licensure

Students preparing to teach chemistry in the secondary schools are required to take courses in professional education in addition to Core Curriculum courses and courses required by the chemistry major. A complete listing of the courses required for chemistry teachers and suggested semester schedules are available from all faculty advisors in the department.

Students obtaining initial licensure in a science area other than chemistry can obtain licensure to teach chemistry by taking 22 semester hours in chemistry, to include courses in general (inorganic) chemistry, analytical, organic, and physical chemistry. Licensure in chemistry also requires courses in biology, physics, and mathematics, including one semester of calculus.