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Chemistry (B.S.)

The Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry is designed to develop a deep theoretical understanding of chemical principles and excellent laboratory techniques. Together, these thoroughly prepare students for a host of careers or advanced study.

Requirements

Students are required to complete the following requirements:

  1. Core Chemistry Courses (20 Credit Hours)
  2. Core Mathematics Courses (11 Credit Hours)
  3. Core Biology Courses (7 Credit Hours)
  4. Core Physics Courses (8 Credit Hours)
  5. Upper Division Required Chemistry Courses (22 Credit Hours)
  6. Upper Division Chemistry Elective Courses (9 Credit Hours)

1. Core Chemistry Courses

20 Credit Hours Total

CHEM 110General Chemistry I

3
CHEM 111General Chemistry I Lab

1
CHEM 112General Chemistry II

3
CHEM 113General Chemistry II Lab

1
CHEM 320Analytical Chemistry

3
CHEM 321Analytical Chemistry Lab

1
CHEM 340Organic Chemistry I

3
CHEM 341Organic Chemistry I Lab

1
CHEM 342Organic Chemistry II

3
CHEM 343Organic Chemistry II Lab

1

2. Core Mathematics Courses

11 Credit Hours Total

MATH 175Introduction to Programming in Python

3
MATH 210Calculus & Analytic Geometry I

4
MATH 211Calculus & Analytic Geometry II

4

3. Core Biology Courses

7 Credit Hours Total

BIO 124Biological Principles

3
BIO 125Biological Principles Lab

1
BIO 208Foundational Cell & Molecular Biology

3

4. Core Physics Courses

8 Credit Hours Total

PHYS 101Elementary Physics I

3
PHYS 110Elementary Physics Lab I

1
PHYS 102Elementary Physics II

3
PHYS 111Elementary Physics Lab II

1

5. Upper Division Required Chemistry Courses

22 Credit Hours Total

CHEM 400Inorganic Chemistry

3
CHEM 420Instrumental Analysis

3
CHEM 421Instrumental Analysis Lab

1
CHEM 464Physical Chemistry I

4
CHEM 465Physical Chemistry I Lab

1
CHEM 466Physical Chemistry II

4
CHEM 467Physical Chemistry II Lab

1
CHEM 480Biochemistry I

3
CHEM 481Biochemistry I Lab

1
CHEM 485Chemistry Capstone

1

6. Upper Division Chemistry Elective Courses

9 Credit Hours Minimum: Students may select any CHEM 3XX or CHEM 4XX courses. A minimum of 9 credit hours is required.