Chemistry Option 1: General Chemistry
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.
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 |
Program Requirements
CHEM 112 — Principles of Chemistry II or |
|
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 |
CHEM Electives above 300 level (BIOL 479 is also an accepted course) |
8 |
Program Requirements Total |
25 |
Supplemental Requirements
MATH 175 — Calculus I |
4 |
4 |
|
4 |
|
Supplements Total |
12 |
Components of Degree Requirement
General Education |
38 |
Program Requirements |
25 |
Program Supplements |
12 |
Minor |
21 |
General Electives |
24 |
Total Hours Required |
120 |