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Overview
The certified B.S. degree requires 47 credit hours of chemistry. This major is certified by the American Chemical Society. Variations within the program may be recommended by the Department. Transfer students must complete a minimum of half of the required major credit hours in residence in the Department. Students should make certain that math and physics prerequisites are fulfilled in a timely manner.
Curriculum Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| CHM 121 | Principles of Chemistry | 4 |
| CHM 113 | Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| CHM 221 | Introduction to Structure and Dynamics | 4 |
| CHM 205 | Chemical Dynamics Laboratory | 1 |
| CHM 222 | Organic Reactions and Synthesis | 4 |
| CHM 206 | Organic Reactions and Synthesis Laboratory | 2 |
| CHM 214 | Quantitative Analytical Chemistry | 3 |
| Advanced Courses | ||
| BMB 401 | Biochemistry for the Biomedical Sciences | 4 |
| BMB 402 | Principles of Experimental BMB | 2 |
| CHM 320 | Instrumental Methods in Chemistry and Biochemistry | 2 |
| CHM 360 | Physical Chemistry I (Lecture) | 3 |
| CHM 364 | Physical Chemistry (Laboratory I) | 1 |
| CHM 365 | Physical Chemistry II (Lecture) | 3 |
| CHM 441 | Inorganic Chemistry (Lecture) | 3 |
| CHM 442 | Inorganic Chemistry (Laboratory) | 1 |
| Chemistry Electives | 9 | |
| The Chemistry of Food and Taste. | ||
| Environmental Chemistry | ||
Any 500-level CHM course | ||
| Math and Physics Courses | ||
| MTH 161 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MTH 162 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHY 201 | University Physics I for the Sciences | 4 |
| PHY 202 | University Physics II for the Sciences | 4 |
| PHY 106 | College Physics Laboratory I | 1 |
| PHY 108 | College Physics Laboratory II | 1 |
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Written Communication Skills: | ||
| WRS 105 | First-Year Writing I | 3 |
| WRS 106 | First-Year Writing II | 3 |
| or ENG 106 | Writing About Literature and Culture | |
| Quantitative Skills: | ||
| Calculus I (fulfilled through the major) | ||
or MTH 171 | Calculus I | |
| Areas of Knowledge: | ||
| Arts and Humanities Cognate | 9 | |
| People and Society Cognate | 9 | |
| STEM Cognate (9 credits) (fulfilled through the major) | ||
| Additional Required Courses | ||
| Minor | 15 | |
| Electives | 13-7 | |
| Language | 3-9 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
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Variations within the above programs may be recommended by the Department. Transfer students must complete a minimum of half of the required major credit hours in residence in the Department.
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Students should make certain that math and physics prerequisites are fulfilled in a timely manner.
Suggested Plan of Study
This is a guide and is not meant to take the place of the advice of your major advisor; you should consult with them before making any changes.
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| CHM 121 | Principles of Chemistry | 4 |
| CHM 113 | Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| MTH 161 | Calculus I | 4 |
| Arts and Humanities Cognate | 3 | |
| WRS 105 | First-Year Writing I | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHM 221 | Introduction to Structure and Dynamics | 4 |
| CHM 205 | Chemical Dynamics Laboratory | 1 |
| MTH 162 | Calculus II | 4 |
| Arts and Humanities Cognate | 3 | |
| WRS 106 or ENG 106 | First-Year Writing II or Writing About Literature and Culture | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHM 222 | Organic Reactions and Synthesis | 4 |
| CHM 206 | Organic Reactions and Synthesis Laboratory | 2 |
| PHY 201 | University Physics I for the Sciences | 4 |
| PHY 106 | College Physics Laboratory I | 1 |
| Language Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHM 214 | Quantitative Analytical Chemistry | 3 |
| BMB 401 | Biochemistry for the Biomedical Sciences | 4 |
| PHY 202 | University Physics II for the Sciences | 4 |
| PHY 108 | College Physics Laboratory II | 1 |
| Language Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHM 360 | Physical Chemistry I (Lecture) | 3 |
| CHM 364 | Physical Chemistry (Laboratory I) | 1 |
| CHM Elective | 3 | |
| Language Course | 3 | |
| Arts and Humanities Cognate | 3 | |
| People and Society Cognate | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHM 365 | Physical Chemistry II (Lecture) | 3 |
| CHM 320 | Instrumental Methods in Chemistry and Biochemistry | 2 |
| People and Society Cognate | 3 | |
| Minor Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHM 441 | Inorganic Chemistry (Lecture) | 3 |
| CHM Elective | 3 | |
| BMB 402 | Principles of Experimental BMB | 2 |
| Minor Course | 3 | |
| Minor Course | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHM 442 | Inorganic Chemistry (Laboratory) | 1 |
| CHM Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| People and Society Cognate | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
Mission
Student Learning Outcomes
- Graduates will be able to demonstrate a broad understanding of fundamental chemical principles in all areas of the field.
- Graduates will be adept in a broad variety of chemical instrumentation and analytical techniques.
- Graduates will display effective and strong written communication skills pertaining to chemical research.
