Chemistry B.A./B.S.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)/Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree

May be either depending on option selected; see the “Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees ” section of this catalog.

Major in Chemistry

(Major Code: 104)

A student must complete a minimum of 120 semester credit hours to include at least 39 advanced hours.

University Core Curriculum Requirements

Refer to the “University Core Curriculum ” section of this catalog.

From Mathematics - Code 20 (3 hours)

Take one of the following:

From Life and Physical Sciences - Code 30 (6 hours)

From Component Area Option - Code 90 (6 hours)

ENGL 1302 - Academic Writing and Research 3 or
ENGL 2311 - Introduction to Professional and Technical Communication 3
IDS 1071 - Elementary Group Dynamics 1-3 or
Fourth hour from MATH 2412 or MATH 2413

The remaining two hours are satisfied by the lab hours from CHEM 1411 and CHEM 1412 .

Option I—Professional Chemistry

This option follows course recommendations of the American Chemical Society and prepares students for positions in industry, government and education. It is recommended for students planning to do graduate study in chemistry or seeking employment as chemists in industry.

CHEM 2423 - Organic Chemistry I (HAZ) 4
CHEM 2425 - Organic Chemistry II (HAZ) 4
CHEM 3511 - Analytical Chemistry (HAZ) 5
CHEM 3421 - Physical Chemistry I (HAZ) 4
CHEM 3422 - Physical Chemistry II (HAZ) 4
CHEM 3201 - Chemical Literature 2
CHEM 4103 - Seminar in Chemistry 1
Advanced Elective in Chemistry (3 hours)
CHEM 4411 - Instrumental Analysis (HAZ) 4
CHEM 4323 - Biochemistry I 3
CHEM 4223L - Biochemistry I Laboratory (HAZ) 2
CHEM 4431 - Inorganic Chemistry (HAZ) 4
CHEM 4397 - Undergraduate Research (HAZ) 3
MATH 1316 - Plane Trigonometry 3 or
MATH 2412 - Pre-Calculus Math 4
(if not taken to satisfy University core mathematics requirement)
MATH 2413 - Calculus I 4
MATH 2414 - Calculus II 4
MATH 3340 - Calculus III 3
PHYS 2425 - Calculus Physics I (HAZ) 4
PHYS 2426 - Calculus Physics II (HAZ) 4
CHEM 4370 - Senior Investigations 3 or
MPS 4393 - Math/Physical Science/Engineering Honors 3

Additional advanced hours to provide a minimum of 39 hours selected from:

Chemistry, physics or mathematics.

Additional hours to meet the minimum University requirement for a degree

Option II—General Chemistry

This option provides a background for students whose career goals are to enter education or chemistry-related fields.

Three courses from:

Additional advanced hours to provide a minimum of 39 hours selected from: (15-17 hours)

Chemistry, mathematics, biology, computer science, physics, environmental science or geology.

Additional hours to meet the minimum University requirement for a degree

Option III—Biochemistry

This option is for students planning careers using chemistry applied to medical science, including pre-medical students and other pre-professional students.

CHEM 2423 - Organic Chemistry I (HAZ) 4
CHEM 2425 - Organic Chemistry II (HAZ) 4
CHEM 3201 - Chemical Literature 2
CHEM 4103 - Seminar in Chemistry 1
CHEM 3511 - Analytical Chemistry (HAZ) 5
CHEM 4323 - Biochemistry I 3
CHEM 4223L - Biochemistry I Laboratory (HAZ) 2
CHEM 4324 - Biochemistry II 3
CHEM 4224L - Biochemistry II Laboratory (HAZ) 2
BIOL 1406 - Basic and Contemporary Biology I (HAZ) 4 or
BIOL 1413 - Zoology (HAZ) 4
BIOL 1407 - Basic and Contemporary Biology II (HAZ) 4 or
BIOL 1411 - Botany 4
BIOL 2572 - Microbiology (HAZ) 5
BIOL 3301 - Genetics 3
BIOL 3402 - Cell Biology (HAZ) 4
3-4 Hours Advanced Biology Elective. BIOL 3440 or BIOL 4375 are recommended. (Taking both BIOL 2401 and 2402 may also be used to satisfy this requirement.)
MATH 1316 - Plane Trigonometry 3 or
MATH 2412 - Pre-Calculus Math 4
MATH 2413 - Calculus I 4
PHYS 1401 - General Physics I (HAZ) 4 or
PHYS 2425 - Calculus Physics I (HAZ) 4
PHYS 1402 - General Physics II (HAZ) 4 or
PHYS 2426 - Calculus Physics II (HAZ) 4
CHEM 4370 - Senior Investigations 3 or
MPS 4393 - Math/Physical Science/Engineering Honors 3
(MATH 2414 Calculus II is recommended.)

Additional advanced hours to provide a minimum of 39 hours selected from: (9-10 hours)

Chemistry, mathematics, biology, computer science, physics, environmental science or geology.

Additional hours to meet the minimum University requirement for a degree

Note:

For information about the master of science (M.S.) degree in chemistry, refer to the “Graduate Catalog”.

Advising Services Degree Checklists and Curriculum Guides

The following Degree Checklists and Curriculum Guides (suggested course sequence) are available by linking to Advising Services Degree Checklists:

Chemistry - Professional Chemistry B.A. or B.S.
Chemistry - General Chemistry B.A. or B.S.
Chemistry - Biochemistry B.A. or B.S.