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Program Title

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Department(s)

Chemistry

Degree Designation

Bachelor of Science

Program Type

Degree

Optional Specialization/Concentration(s)

Biochemistry Option, Environmental Science Option

Program Description

The fundamental mission of the Department of Chemistry is to provide students with: (1) the skills necessary for critical and analytical thinking; (2) an understanding of the basic concepts of chemistry; (3) an appreciation of chemistry and its central place among the sciences; (4) a feeling for the joys and frustrations of original research; and (5) the ability to communicate observations and discoveries.

Program Information & Policies

Minimum credit hours required—120

In addition to the General Education and Institute Core Curriculum Requirements, the following courses are required:

Completion requirement
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • MATH2532
AND
Complete ANY of the following Courses:
  • ES111
    OR     CSCI1210
    OR     CSCI1220
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • CHEM3001
  • CHEM3011
    AND     CHEM3011L
  • CHEM3031
    AND     CHEM3031L
  • CHEM3032
    AND     CHEM3032L
  • CHEM3033
    AND     CHEM3033L
  • CHEM3034
    AND     CHEM3034L
  • CHEM3043
    AND     CHEM3043L
  • CHEM4011
    AND     CHEM4011L
  • CHEM4041
    AND     CHEM4041L
  • CHEM4046
  • CHEM4093
  • CHEM4094

Six (6) credit hours from 4000 or 5000 level Chemistry courses not required above (excluding CHEM 3000, 4000, 4081, 4089).

Earn at least 6 credits from the following:
Completion requirement
Complete ALL of the following Course Sets:
Complete ALL of the following Course Sets:
Complete ALL of the following Course Sets:
Earn at least 6 credits from the following:
Earn at least 6 credits from the following:
Earn at least 3 credits from the following:
Earn at least 3 credits from the following:

The above curriculum leaves a minimum of 14 credit hours of general electives. In addition to the above requirements, the Chemistry Department strongly recommends the following courses for be taken by students seeking a majoring in Chemistry.

Recommended Electives

•course (3),

•course (1)

•One or more of course (3), course (3) or course (3), course (3)

•One or more of course (3),course (3), course (3)

•course (3), course (1)

The probable sequence of electives should be discussed with the student’s advisor during the freshman year. Students interested in admission to medical school (or other professional schools) should see Pre-professional Programs for advice on choosing electives.