This is an unofficial description for this program. For official information check the Academic Catalog.
A minor is not required with this major.
Requirements
Chemistry Core
CHEM 161 General Chemistry 3 Credits
CHEM 162 General Chemistry Laboratory 1 Credit
CHEM 200 Fndtns of Analytical Chemistry 3 Credits
CHEM 201 Fndtns of Analytical Chem Lab 1 Credit
CHEM 210 Organic I - Foundations 3 Credits
CHEM 211 Organic I Lab - Foundations 1 Credit
CHEM 212 Organic Synthesis 3 Credits
CHEM 213 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory - Synthesis 1 Credit
CHEM 238 Introduction to Research 1-6 Credits
CHEM 260 Foundations of Inorganic Chem 3 Credits
CHEM 316 Spectrometric Identification of Organic Compounds 3 Credits
CHEM 332 Chemical Literature 1 Credit
BS in Chemistry
A minor is not required for this major.
Chemistry core plus 10 credits selected from the following.
Choose 3 credits from:
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Choose 4 credits from:
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1 additional credit from:
BS in Chemistry (American Chemical Society Certified)
This program is designed for students wishing to go on to graduate-level studies in chemistry.
Chemistry Core plus 13 credits as follows:
CHEM 320 Biophysical Chemistry 3 Credits
or
CHEM 321 Physical Chemistry of Thermodynamics & Kinetics 3 Credits
and
CHEM 323 Physical Chemistry Laboratory 1 Credit
CHEM 354 Foundations of Biochemistry 3 Credits
CHEM 402 Instrumental Methods in Analytical Chemistry 4 Credits
And 6 credits selected from:
Students should consult with their advisor about these 6 elective credits as choices may impact certification from the American Chemical Society and/or prerequisites for graduate programs.
Related Requirements
Students should consult with their advisor if taking PHYS 121, PHYS 122 as this choice may impact certification from the American Chemical Society and/or prerequisites for graduate programs.
The student must also complete one additional course from the following approved list:
Total Credit Hours: 45