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.

General Education - Core

BIOL 171 — Principles of Biology

4

CHEM 111 — Principles of Chemistry I

4

MATH 174 — Pre-Calculus Mathematics

3

SCI 498 — Senior Thesis I and

2

SCI 499C — Senior Thesis II

1

General Education Total

38

Area of Concentration (Program) Requirements

CHEM 112 — Principles of Chemistry II or

 

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

Total

41

Supplemental Requirements

MATH 175 — Calculus I

4

MATH 275 — Calculus II

4

MATH 276 — Calculus III or

 

MATH 363 — Differential Equations or

 

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

17

Components of Degree Requirement

General Education

38

Program Requirements

41

Program Supplements

17

General Electives

24

Total Hours Required

120

For students who plan to enter an industrial position directly on graduation, cooperative study is recommended.