B. S. Programs in Chemistry
The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry programs are four-year courses of study designed for those students who plan on a career in the chemical sciences. Two B.S. in Chemistry options are available. Option A is suitable to prepare students for a variety of future careers related to chemistry. Option B is more rigorous and is approved by the American Chemical Society. (We also offer a B.S. Teaching option as well as B.S. options in Environmental Science and in Biochemistry.)
B.S. MAJOR CHEMISTRY - OPTION A
63-67 S.H. (No Minor Required)
REQUIRED COURSES (57-61 S.H.)
Chemistry (41 S.H.)
- 212, 213 Principles of Chemistry I, II (8)
- 350, 351 Principles of Organic Chemistry I, II (9)
- 360 Chemical Information (2)
- 412, 413, 414, 415 Physical Chemistry & Lab I, II (9)
- 425, 426 Analytical Chemistry I, II (8)
- 450 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I (4)
- 475 Seminar in Chemistry (1)
Mathematics (8-12 S.H.)
- *120 Precalculus (4)
- *160, *165, Calculus I, II (8)
- Note: Precalculus 120 (4) may be omitted if a student has otherwise met the prerequisite for 160.
Physics (8 S.H.)
- *221, 222 University Physics I, II (8)
Chemistry Electives (6 S.H.)
- Chem 320, 380, 401, 410, 411, 417, 420, 427, 428, 436, 438, 439, 447, 470, 472
B.S. MAJOR CHEMISTRY - OPTION B
74-78 S.H. (No Minor Required) (ACS Certified)
REQUIRED COURSES (61-65 S.H.)
Chemistry (45 S.H.)
- 212, 213 Principles of Chemistry I, II (8)
- 350, 351 Principles of Organic Chemistry I, II (9)
- 360 Chemical Information (2) 400 Biochemistry I (4)
- 412, 413, 414, 415 Physical Chemistry & Lab I, II (9)
- 425, 426 Analytical Chemistry I, II (8)
- 450 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I (4)
- 475 Seminar in Chemistry (1)
Mathematics (8-12 S.H.)
- *120 Precalculus (4)
- *160, *165, Calculus I, II (8)
- Note: Precalculus 120 (4) may be omitted if a student has otherwise met the prerequisite for 160.
Physics (8 S.H.)
- *221, 222 University Physics I, II (8)
- ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (5 S.H.)
- 430 Individual Problems in Chemistry (3)
- 451 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry II (2)
Chemistry Electives (8 S.H.)
- Chem 401, 410, 411, 417, 420, 427, 428, 436, 438, 439, 447, 470, 472
Courses marked by an asterisk may be used to satisfy certain University Studies requirements.
