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: 92
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Catalog Year: 2019-2020
General Education Requirements
Information regarding these requirements can be found in the General Education Section of the catalog.
Summary
Course List | ||
Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Lower-Division Core Courses | 49 | |
Biology | ||
General Chemistry | ||
Organic Chemistry | ||
Physics | ||
Mathematics | ||
Computer Science | ||
Upper-Division Core Courses | 33 | |
Analytical Chemistry | ||
Physical Chemistry | ||
Inorganic Chemistry | ||
Biochemistry | ||
Mathematics | ||
Advanced Electives | 3 | |
Modern & Classical Language OR Additional Advanced Electives | 7 | |
Total Hours | 92 | |
Lower-Division Core Courses
Biology
Course List | ||
Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Complete all of the following courses: | ||
BIOB 160N | Principles of Living Systems | 3 |
BIOB 161N | Prncpls of Living Systems Lab | 1 |
Total Hours | 4 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
General Chemistry
Course List | ||
Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Complete all of the following courses: | ||
CHMY 141N | College Chemistry I | 5 |
CHMY 143N | College Chemistry II | 5 |
Total Hours | 10 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Organic Chemistry
Course List | ||
Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Complete all of the following courses: | ||
CHMY 221 | Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
CHMY 223 | Organic Chemistry II | 5 |
Total Hours | 10 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Physics
Course List | ||
Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Complete all of the following courses: | ||
PHSX 215N | Fund of Physics w/Calc I | 5 |
PHSX 217N | Fund of Physics w/Calc II | 5 |
Total Hours | 10 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Mathematics
Course List | ||
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
Course List | ||
Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Complete the following course: | ||
CSCI 125 | Computation in the Sciences | 3 |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Upper-Division Core Courses
Analytical Chemistry
Course List | ||
Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Complete all of the following courses: | ||
CHMY 311 | Analytical Chem-Quant Analysis | 4 |
CHMY 421 | Advanced Instrument Analysis | 4 |
Total Hours | 8 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Physical Chemistry
Course List | ||
Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Complete all of the following courses: | ||
CHMY 371 | Phys Chem-Qntm Chm & Spctrscpy | 4 |
CHMY 373 | Phys Chem-Kntcs & Thrmdynmcs | 4 |
Total Hours | 8 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Inorganic Chemistry
Course List | ||
Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Complete all of the following courses: | ||
CHMY 401 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
CHMY 402 | Advanced Inorganic Chem Lab | 2 |
Total Hours | 5 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Biochemistry
Course List | ||
Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Complete all of the following courses: | ||
BCH 480 | Advanced Biochemistry I | 3 |
BCH 482 | Advanced Biochemistry II | 3 |
BCH 486 | Biochemistry Research Lab | 3 |
Total Hours | 9 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Mathematics
Course List | ||
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.
Course List | ||
Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Complete 3 credits in the following courses: | 3 | |
CHMY 391 | Special Topics/Expmntl Crse | |
CHMY 442 | Aquatic Chemistry | |
CHMY 465 | Organic Spectroscopy | |
CHMY 491 | Special Topics/Expmntl Crse | |
CHMY 492 | Independent Study | |
CHMY 499 | Senior Thesis/capstone | |
Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Advanced College Writing Requirement
Rule: To complete the Advanced College Writing Requirement, Chemistry students may take the following courses or any other stand-alone advanced writing course.
Course List | ||
Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
BCH 482 | Advanced Biochemistry II | 3 |
BCH 486 | Biochemistry Research Lab | 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-