Chemistry, B.S.

The Chemistry Major provides students with a deep understanding of chemistry. It is designed for students planning to teach at the high school level and is also appropriate for those interested in pursuing other careers for which a strong chemistry background is required. Students planning to teach should also review the section on licencure requirements under Chemistry/General Science Teacher Licensure, B.S. .

Requirements for the Chemistry Major - 55-58 Credits

Required Foundation Courses - 24 Credits

CHEM 0109 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHEM 0111 - General Chemistry II Credits: 4
MATH 0105 - Calculus I Credits: 4 *
MATH 0106 - Calculus II Credits: 4
PHSC 0125 - Physics I Credits: 4
PHSC 0127 - Physics II Credits: 4

Required Upper-Level Courses - 30-33 Credits

CHEM 0201 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHEM 0203 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 4
CHEM 0211 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Credits: 3
CHEM 0305 - Physical Chemistry I Credits: 3
CHEM 0307 - Physical Chemistry II Credits: 4
CHEM 0311 - Instrumental Analysis Credits: 4
CHEM 0315 - Biochemistry with Lab Credits: 4
CHEM 0350 - Theoretical or Experimental Research Credits: 1-3
CHEM 0389 - Senior Seminar in Chemistry Credits: 1
GNSC 0239 - Current Topics in Science Seminar Credits: 1

Note:

Students intending to seek teaching licensure must also complete GNSC 0330 - Science, Technology and Society to meet the requirements of the National Science Teachers Association. The Department recommends that all others consider completing an applied experience through the University’s co-operative education program or an internship in addition to the requirements listed above.

* A student who does not feel sufficiently prepared for calculus should take MATH 0104 - Pre-Calculus prior to enrolling in Calculus I.

Additional Graduation Requirements

All students must meet the University Graduation Requirements and complete a common core of studies, distributed among the different academic areas as detailed in the Common Core .

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