Chemistry, B.S.

A minor is not required with this major.

Outcomes

Chemistry graduates will have integrated the mathematical, conceptual, and theoretical knowledge necessary to solve chemical problems.

Chemistry graduates will apply the laboratory and safety skills necessary for the synthesis, isolation, quantification, and identification of chemical compounds.

Chemistry graduates will participate in collaborative research projects, exhibit the ethical behavior expected of professional chemists, and be able to effectively communicate research results.

Requirements

Chemistry Core

CHEM 161	General Chemistry	3
CHEM 162	General Chemistry Laboratory	1
CHEM 200	Fndtns of Analytical Chemistry	3
CHEM 201	Fndtns of Analytical Chem Lab	1
CHEM 210	Organic I - Foundations	3
CHEM 211	Organic I Lab - Foundations	1
CHEM 212	Organic Synthesis	3
CHEM 213	Organic Chemistry II Laboratory - Synthesis	1
CHEM 238	Introduction to Research	1-6
CHEM 260	Foundations of Inorganic Chem	3
CHEM 316	Spectrometric Identification of Organic Compounds	3
CHEM 332	Chemical Literature	1
CHEM 432	Chemistry Seminar	1
CHEM 438	Undergraduate Research	1-6

BS in Chemistry

A minor is not required for this major.

Chemistry core plus 10 credits selected from the following.

Choose 3 credits from:

CHEM 354	Foundations of Biochemistry	3
CHEM 406	Environmental Chemistry	3
CHEM 456	Toxicology	3
CHEM 485	Topics in Chemistry	1-3

Choose 3 credits from:

CHEM 320	Biophysical Chemistry	3
CHEM 321	Physical Chemistry of Thermodynamics & Kinetics	3
CHEM 322	Physical Chemistry of Quantum & Statistical Mechanics	3

Choose 4 credits from:

CHEM 402	Instrumental Methods in Analytical Chemistry	4
	or

Choose 3 credits from:

CHEM 460	Inorganic Symmetry & Spectroscopy	3
	with

1 additional credit from:

CHEM 323	Physical Chemistry Laboratory	1
	or
CHEM 455	Biochemistry Laboratory	1
	or
CHEM 462	Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory	1

Related Requirements

PHYS 121	General Physics I	4
	or
PHYS 125	University Physics I	4
PHYS 122	General Physics II	4
	or
PHYS 126	University Physics II	4
MATH 152	Calculus I	4

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
	or
CHEM 321	Physical Chemistry of Thermodynamics & Kinetics	3
	and
CHEM 323	Physical Chemistry Laboratory	1
CHEM 354	Foundations of Biochemistry	3
CHEM 402	Instrumental Methods in Analytical Chemistry	4
CHEM 455	Biochemistry Laboratory	1
CHEM 462	Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory	1

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.

CHEM 322	Physical Chemistry of Quantum & Statistical Mechanics	3
CHEM 406	Environmental Chemistry	3
CHEM 456	Toxicology	3
CHEM 458	Advanced Biochemistry	3
CHEM 460	Inorganic Symmetry & Spectroscopy	3
CHEM 485	Topics in Chemistry	1-3

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.

PHYS 125	University Physics I	4
	or
PHYS 121	General Physics I	4
PHYS 126	University Physics II	4
	or
PHYS 122	General Physics II	4
MATH 152	Calculus I	4
MATH 221	Calculus II	4

The student must also complete one additional course from the following approved list:

MATH 218	Discrete Mathematics	4
MATH 222	Calculus III	4
MATH 226	Linear Algebra and Probability for Engineers	4
MATH 228	Introduction to Linear Algebra	4
CS 151	Computer Science I	3

Total Credit Hours: 45