Chemistry, B.S.

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The Bachelor of Science in chemistry is designed for students who are interested in careers which require an extensive background in chemistry. Chemistry is referred to as the “central science” because of the pivotal role it plays in all of the biological and physical sciences, as well as engineering, agriculture, medicine, and allied health disciplines. The chemistry curriculum prepares students for entrance into graduate and professional school programs and provides the necessary skills to be competitive in the industry, biotechnology, and governmental positions. A concentration in Biochemistry is also available.

Major Requirements

Admission to the Program

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

Requirements

In accordance with the CSEM requirements, Chemistry majors and minors must earn a grade of “C” or better in all CSEM courses. 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 include BI 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 .

Refer to the vertical curriculum for additional course requirements.

Chemistry : Total Semester Hours=124

Freshman Year

First Semester

FC 110 - Freshman Seminar I 1 Credit Hour ^GE
EN 131 - College English I 3 Credit Hours ^GE
MAT 135 - Pre-Calculus 3 Credit Hours ^GE *
PE 113 - Health and Wellness 1 Credit Hour
BI 141 - Principles of Biology I (For Science Majors) 3 Credit Hours ^GE
BIL 141 - Principles of Biology I Lab 1 Credit Hour
CH 141 - General Chemistry I 3 Credit Hours ^GE
CHL 141 - General Chemistry I Lab 1 Credit Hour

Total: 16

Second Semester

FC 111 - Freshman Seminar II 1 Credit Hour ^GE
EN 132 - College English II 3 Credit Hours ^GE
MAT 136 - Analytical Trigonometry 3 Credit Hours ^GE
RELI 110 - Understanding Faith 3 Credit Hours
BI 142 - Principles of Biology II (For Science Majors) 4 Credit Hours
CH 142 - General Chemistry II 3 Credit Hours
CHL 142 - General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 Credit Hour

Total: 18

Sophomore Year

First Semester

CH 241 - Organic Chemistry I and Lab 4 Credit Hours
MAT 241 - Calculus I 3 Credit Hours
MATL 241 - Calculus I Lab 1 Credit Hour
HI 130 - African American History 3 Credit Hours ^GE
SS 245 - Interdisciplinary Social Science 3 Credit Hours
OR
HU 225 - Interdisciplinary Humanities 3 Credit Hours
PHIL 230 - Ethics 2 Credit Hours

Total: 16

Second Semester

SC 230 - Introduction to Effective Oral Communication 2 Credit Hours ^GE
CH 242 - Organic Chemistry II and Lab 4 Credit Hours
MAT 242 - Calculus II with Analytic Geometry 3 Credit Hours
MATL 242 - Calculus II Lab 1 Credit Hour
3 Hour Free Elective (100-200 Level)
FC 280 - Sophomore Seminar: Leadership 1 Credit Hour
3 Hour Free Elective

Total: 17

Junior Year

First Semester

CH 331 - Physical Chemistry I 3 Credit Hours
CH 345 - Quantitative Analysis 4 Credit Hours
PH 251 - College Physics I 3 Credit Hours
PHL 251 - College Physics I Laboratory 1 Credit Hour
ML_ 131 - Modern Language I 3 Credit Hours

Total: 14

Second Semester

CH 332 - Physical Chemistry II 3 Credit Hours
CH 346 - Instrumental Analysis 4 Credit Hours
PH 252 - College Physics II 3 Credit Hours
PHL 252 - College Physics II Laboratory 1 Credit Hour
ML_ 132 - Modern Language II 3 Credit Hours
ENT 300 - Junior Seminar: Entrepreneurship 1 Credit Hour

Total: 15

Senior Year

First Semester

CH 499 - Senior Seminar 2 Credit Hours
CH 435 - Inorganic Chemistry 3 Credit Hours
CH 445 - Biochemistry I 4 Credit Hours
3 Hour Free Elective (300-400 Level)
Computer Science Elective

Total: 15

Second Semester

CH 431 - Advanced Chemistry Laboratory 3 Credit Hours
MAT 334 - Differential Equations 3 Credit Hours
CH 446 - Biochemistry II 4 Credit Hours
3 Hour CSEM Elective (300-400 Level)

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)