Chemistry, B.S.

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

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 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

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

Total: 16

Second Semester

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
EN 132 - College English II 3 Credit Hours ^GE
FC 111 - Freshman Seminar II 1 Credit Hour ^GE
MAT 136 - Analytical Trigonometry 3 Credit Hours ^GE
RELI 110 - Understanding Faith 3 Credit Hours ^GE

Total: 18

Sophomore Year

First Semester

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

Total: 16

Second Semester

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

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 ^GE

Total: 14

Second Semester

ENT 300 - Junior Seminar: Entrepreneurship 1 Credit Hour ^GE
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 ^GE

Total: 15

Senior Year

First Semester

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

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.

**Marching 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 104 - Basic Military Science Laboratory .