Chemistry
Bachelor of Science - Area of Concentration in Professional Chemistry
A degree in Chemistry opens a wide variety of careers to a graduate. Careers in Chemistry involve such diverse areas as the development of new materials, environmental protection, and drug design. A Chemistry degree is frequently used as a preparation for entrance into law, medical, dental, veterinary, and pharmacy colleges. Students completing an area of concentration either continue on to graduate school or enter an industrial position directly upon graduation.
Area of Concentration Requirements
CHEM 111 — Principles of Chemistry I |
4 |
CHEM 112 — Principles of Chemistry II, or |
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CHEM 131 — Environmental Chemistry I |
4 |
CHEM 326 — Organic Chemistry I |
4 |
CHEM 327 — Organic Chemistry II |
4 |
CHEM 340 — Chemical Information |
2 |
CHEM 351 — Bioinorganic Chemistry |
3 |
CHEM 360 — Analytical Chemistry |
3 |
CHEM 441 — Physical Chemistry I |
3 |
CHEM 442 — Physical Chemistry II |
5 |
CHEM 451 — Advanced Inorganic Chemistry |
3 |
CHEM 460 — Analytical Chemistry II |
5 |
CHEM 476 — Special Problems or equivalent CHEM 302 or higher lab elective with prior approval of a chemistry advisor |
1 |
PHYS 231 — Engineering Physics I |
4 |
SCI 498 — Senior Thesis I |
2 |
SCI 499C — Senior Thesis II |
1 |
Total |
48 |
Supplemental Requirements
BIOL 171 — Principles of Biology |
4 |
MATH 175 — Calculus I |
4 |
MATH 275 — Calculus II |
4 |
MATH 276 — Calculus III, or |
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MATH 363 — Differential Equations, or |
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MATH 365 — Introduction to Mathematical Statistics |
3 |
PHYS 231A — Engineering Physics I Laboratory |
1 |
PHYS 232 — Engineering Physics II |
4 |
PHYS 232A — Engineering Physics II Laboratory |
1 |
Total |
21 |
For students who plan to enter an industrial position directly on graduation, cooperative study is recommended.
Bachelor of Science - Major in Chemistry
Graduates with a major in Chemistry may pursue careers in industry in chemical information, technical writing, chemical sales, and technical support. The Chemistry major may also serve as a basis for further study in biochemistry, medicine, environmental science, pharmaceutical science, physiology or molecular biology. Students may also receive dual degrees through the 3-2 Program in Chemical Engineering. (See the description under Pre-Engineering).
The program has three options. Students who wish to work in the chemical industry will follow the general option. This option will be useful for preparation for work in related fields or for professional schools when combined with other courses, minors or majors.
The environmental chemistry option prepares students to work directly in positions in the environmental industry or for graduate study in this field or law.
The chemistry teaching option is solely intended to qualify the student for state certification for secondary school chemistry teaching.
Every student completing a B.S. with a major in Chemistry must take the following core courses and supplemental requirements regardless of the chosen option.
Chemistry Core
CHEM 111 — Principles of Chemistry I |
4 |
CHEM 112 — Principles of Chemistry II, or |
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CHEM 131 — Environmental Chemistry I |
4 |
CHEM 326 — Organic Chemistry I |
4 |
CHEM 351 — Bioinorganic Chemistry |
3 |
CHEM 360 — Analytical Chemistry |
3 |
CHEM 441 — Physical Chemistry I |
3 |
Total |
21 |
Chemistry Supplemental Requirements
BIOL 171 — Principles of Biology |
4 |
MATH 175 — Calculus I |
4 |
PHYS 201 — Elementary Physics I and |
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PHYS 201A — Elementary Physics I Laboratory (or equivalent) |
4 |
PHYS 202 — Elementary Physics II and |
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PHYS 202A — Elementary Physics II Laboratory (or equivalent) |
4 |
Total |
16 |