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
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 | 52 | |
Biology | ||
General Chemistry | ||
Organic Chemistry | ||
Physics | ||
Mathematics | ||
Computer Science | ||
| Upper-Division Core Courses | 30 | |
Analytical Chemistry | ||
Physical Chemistry | ||
Inorganic Chemistry | ||
Biochemistry | ||
| Advanced Electives | 3 | |
| Modern & Classical Language OR Additional Advanced Electives | 6-8 | |
| Total Hours | 91-93 | |
Degree Specific Credits: 91-93
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Lower-Division Core Courses
Biology
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| BIOB 160N | Principles of Living Systems | 3 |
| BIOB 161N | Principles of Living Systems Lab | 1 |
| Total Hours | 4 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
General Chemistry
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Organic Chemistry
Physics
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| PHSX 215N & PHSX 216N | Fundamentals of Physics with Calculus I and Physics Laboratory I with Calculus | 5 |
| PHSX 217N & PHSX 218N | Fundamentals of Physics with Calculus II and Physics Laboratory II with Calculus | 5 |
| Total Hours | 10 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
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 |
| M 274 | Introduction to Differential Equations | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Computer Science
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the following course: | ||
| 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-
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/Experimental Course | ||
| Aquatic Chemistry | ||
| Organic Spectroscopy | ||
| Special Topics/Experimental Course | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Senior Thesis/capstone | ||
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Advanced College Writing Requirement
Rule: To complete the Advanced College Writing Requirement, Biochemistry students may take the following courses or any other stand-alone advanced writing course.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BCH 482 | Advanced Biochemistry II | 3 |
| BCH 486 | Biochemistry Research Lab | 3 |
Modern & Classical Language or Additional 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 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. | 6-8 | |
| Total Hours | 6-8 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C-