Chemistry Major (ACS Approved), B.A./B.S.

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Pott College of Science, Engineering and Education >> Chemistry and Biochemistry

74 hours

ACS-Approved Curricula

In addition to Core 39, students are encouraged to demonstrate competency in a modern or classical language, through the second-year. The following curriculum comprises a four-year pattern.

Chemistry Major Required Courses (37 hours)

CHEM 218 - Chemistry Seminar I Credits: 1
CHEM 318 - Chemistry Seminar II Credits: 1
CHEM 418 - Chemistry Seminar III Credits: 1
CHEM 261 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHEM 262 - General Chemistry II Credits: 4
CHEM 321 - Quantitative Analysis Credits: 4
CHEM 353 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHEM 354 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 4
CHEM 421 - Instrumental Analysis Credits: 4
CHEM 441 - Inorganic Chemistry Credits: 4
CHEM 461 - Physical Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHEM 499 - Introduction to Research Credits: 1-2 (requires 2 credits)

ACS Approved Degree, Required Courses (19 hours)

CHEM 431 - Biochemistry I Credits: 4
CHEM 451 - Polymer Chemistry Credits: 4
CHEM 462 - Physical Chemistry II Credits: 4
BIOL 141 - Principles of Biology Credits: 4
BIOL 334 - Cell Biology Credits: 3

Note(s):

Additional electives in chemistry are recommended. Each student will complete the requirements for the major by taking courses which will best benefit individual needs as determined by counsel with an advisor.

Chemistry Major Prerequisite Courses (18 hours)

MATH 230 - Calculus I Credits: 4
MATH 235 - Calculus II Credits: 4
PHYS 205 - Intermediate Physics I Credits: 5 and
PHYS 205L - Intermediate Physics I Laboratory Credits: 0
PHYS 206 - Intermediate Physics II Credits: 5 and
PHYS 206L - Intermediate Physics II Laboratory Credits: 0