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2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Chemistry, B.S.


The Bachelor of Science in chemistry is designed for students who are interested in careers which require an extensive background in chemistry. Upon completion of the B.S. degree, the student will have met the minimum major requirements for admission to graduate schools or careers in the chemical industry. The skills and knowledge obtained in the chemistry program are in extremely high demand as they provide a strong background in the chemical and mathematical approaches utilized by the private and public sectors as well as academia and health. A concentration in Biochemistry is also available. Interested students should contact the Department Chair for course requirements. Students planning to enter graduate schools are encouraged to participate in one of the ongoing research projects in the School of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics.

Admission to the Program

Admission is through a formal declaration of major and completion of CH 141 /CH 142  and CH 241 /CH 242  with a grade of “C” or better.

Major Requirements


Pre-professional students who major in chemistry may substitute four hours of biology electives for their chemistry elective and should select appropriate electives to satisfy the requirements for entrance into their prospective programs (recommended courses includeBI 244 , BI 340 , BI 447 , and BI 450  or see Department Chair for permission). In addition, chemistry majors may substitute MAT 331 , MAT 335 , or MAT 337  for MAT 334 .

Course Requirements


Refer to the vertical curriculum for additional course requirements.

Chemistry : Total Semester Hours=124


Freshman Year


Sophomore Year


Junior Year


Total: 14

Second Semester


Total: 15

Senior Year


First Semester


Total: 15

Total: 13

Notes:


GE = General Education Courses

* Based on your placement testing scores, these courses may require prerequisites which may extend the number of semesters needed to complete degree requirements. These prerequisites do not count towards the degree for graduation.

**MARCHlNG BAND MEMBERS ONLY, MUST substitute PE Activity with MUB 110 - Marching Band .

**ROTC MEMBERS ONLY, substitute PE Activity with MY 104 - Basic Military Science  and MYL 104L - Basic Military Science Laboratory . (ROTC)