Chemistry B.S.
(American Chemical Society Certified)
The courses required for the B.S. degree provide a solid education in chemistry for the professional chemist and in preparation for graduate work in most areas of chemistry. These requirements meet the latest certification standards of the American Chemical Society.
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
College of Humanities & Sciences
Degree Specific Credits: 87-89
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Catalog Year: 2018-2019
General Education Requirements
Information regarding these requirements can be found in the General Education Section of the catalog.
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-Division Core Courses | 45 | |
General Chemistry | ||
Organic Chemistry | ||
Physics | ||
Mathematics | ||
Computer Science | ||
| Upper-Division Core Courses | 30 | |
Analytical Chemistry | ||
Physical Chemistry | ||
Inorganic Chemistry | ||
Biochemistry | ||
Mathematics | ||
| Advanced Electives | 3 | |
| Modern & Classical Language OR Additional Advanced Electives | 6-8 | |
| Ethics | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 87-89 | |
Lower-Division Core Courses
General Chemistry
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Organic Chemistry
Physics
Mathematics
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| M 171 | Calculus I | 4 |
| M 172 | Calculus II | 4 |
| M 273 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Computer Science
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| CSCI 125 | Computation in the Sciences | 3 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Upper-Division Core Courses
Analytical Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Biochemistry
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Mathematics
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following course: | ||
| M 311 | Ordinary Differential Equations and Systems | 3 |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Advanced Electives
Note: Other classes in Chemistry, Physics, Geology, Biochemistry, or Mathematics may be used to meet the advanced electives requirement with approval of the chemistry advisor. A maximum of 3 credits of CHMY 492 or CHMY 499 may be applied toward degree requirements.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 3 credits in the following courses: | 3 | |
| Special Topics/Expmntl Crse | ||
| Aquatic Chemistry | ||
| Organic Spectroscopy | ||
| Special Topics/Expmntl Crse | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Senior Thesis/capstone | ||
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Modern & Classical Language OR Additional Advanced Electives
Rule: Complete 2 semesters of a language or 2 additional advanced elective courses of at least 3 credits each from the above list. Subject to approval of the chemistry advisor.
Note: Other classes in Chemistry, Physics, Geology, Biochemistry, or Mathematics may be used to meet the advanced electives requirement with approval of the chemistry advisor. A maximum of 3 credits of CHMY 492 or CHMY 499 may be applied toward degree requirements.
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Ethics
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following course: | ||
| CHMY 305E | Ethics, Literature and Writing in the Sciences | 3 |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-