Chemistry Major B.BS.CHEM

Chemistry appeals to those students with a broad interest in science and there is an increasing demand for trained scientists who can overlap with other disciplines, such as biology, physics, mathematics, geology or environmental science. Chemistry majors prepares the student for the demands of graduate school, teaching in secondary schools and employment in industry and governmental agencies. Biotechnology and environmental technology are fast growing industries seeking well-trained scientists. Chemists who pursue further education in law, journalism, or public policy are attractive candidates for industry and government jobs.

Required Core - 33 semester hours

CHEM 112 - General Chemistry I 3 to 4 semester hours
CHEM 112L - General Chemistry I Lab 0 to 1 semester hours
CHEM 114 - General Chemistry II 3 to 4 semester hours
CHEM 114L - General Chemistry II Lab 0 to 1 semester hours
CHEM 326 - Organic Chemistry I 3 semester hours
CHEM 326L - Organic Chemistry I Lab 1 to 2 semester hours
CHEM 328 - Organic Chemistry II 3 semester hours
CHEM 328L - Organic Chemistry II Lab 1 to 2 semester hours
CHEM 332 - Analytical Chemistry 2 to 4 semester hours
CHEM 332L - Analytical Chemistry Lab 1 to 2 semester hours
CHEM 342 - Physical Chemistry I 3 to 4 semester hours
CHEM 342L - Physical Chemistry I Lab 1 semester hours
CHEM 464 - Biochemistry I 3 semester hours
CHEM 464L - Biochemistry I Lab 1 semester hours
CHEM 490 - Seminar .5 to 1 semester hours
MATH 123 - Calculus I 4 semester hours

Select either Biochemistry or Chemistry emphasis

Biochemistry Emphasis: 26-30 hours

BIOL 151 - General Biology I 3 to 4 semester hours
BIOL 151L - General Biology I Lab 0 to 1 semester hours
BIOL 153 - General Biology II 3 to 4 semester hours
BIOL 153L - General Biology II Lab 0 to 1 semester hours
CHEM 465 - Biochemistry II 3 semester hours
CHEM 465L - Biochemistry Laboratory II 1 semester hours
Take one of the following Physics groups:
PHYS 111 - Introduction to Physics I 3 to 4 semester hours
PHYS 111L - Introduction to Physics I Laboratory 0 to 1 semester hours
PHYS 113 - Introduction to Physics II 3 to 4 semester hours
PHYS 113L - Introduction to Physics II Laboratory 0 to 1 semester hours
OR
PHYS 211 - University Physics I 3 to 5 semester hours
PHYS 211L - University Physics I Laboratory 0 to 1 semester hours
PHYS 213 - University Physics II 3 to 5 semester hours
PHYS 213L - University Physics II Laboratory 0 to 1 semester hours
Take 2 courses and corresponding lab if applicable:
BIOL 317 - Electron Microscopy 2 semester hours
BIOL 317L - Electron Microscopy Lab 1 semester hours
BIOL 325 - Physiology 3 to 4 semester hours
BIOL 325L - Physiology Lab 0 to 1 semester hours
BIOL 331 - Microbiology 3 to 4 semester hours
BIOL 331L - Microbiology Lab 0 to 1 semester hours
BIOL 343 - Cell and Molecular Biology 3 to 4 semester hours
BIOL 343L - Cell and Molecular Biology Lab 0 to 1 semester hours
BIOL 371 - Genetics 3 to 4 semester hours
BIOL 371L - Genetics Lab 0 to 1 semester hours
BIOL 381 - Vertebrate Anatomy 3 semester hours
BIOL 381L - Vertebrate Anatomy Laboratory 1 semester hours
CHEM 344 - Physical Chemistry II 3 semester hours
CHEM 344L - Physical Chemistry II Lab 1 semester hours
CHEM 434 - Instrumental Analysis 2 to 3 semester hours
CHEM 434L - Instrumental Analysis Lab 1 to 2 semester hours
CHEM 452 - Inorganic Chemistry 3 semester hours
CHEM 452L - Inorganic Chemistry Lab 1 semester hours
CHEM 492 - Topics 1 to 4 semester hours
RESR 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship 1 to 3 semester hours

Chemistry Emphasis: 27-30 hours

CHEM 452 - Inorganic Chemistry 3 semester hours
CHEM 452L - Inorganic Chemistry Lab 1 semester hours
MATH 125 - Calculus II 4 semester hours
PHYS 211 - University Physics I 3 to 5 semester hours
PHYS 211L - University Physics I Laboratory 0 to 1 semester hours
PHYS 213 - University Physics II 3 to 5 semester hours
PHYS 213L - University Physics II Laboratory 0 to 1 semester hours
Take 3 courses and corresponding lab if applicable:
BIOL 343 - Cell and Molecular Biology 3 to 4 semester hours
BIOL 343L - Cell and Molecular Biology Lab 0 to 1 semester hours
CHEM 344 - Physical Chemistry II 3 semester hours
CHEM 344L - Physical Chemistry II Lab 1 semester hours
CHEM 355 - Field Environmental Chemistry 3 semester hours
CHEM 355L - Field Environmental Chemistry Laboratory 1 to 3 semester hours
CHEM 434 - Instrumental Analysis 2 to 3 semester hours
CHEM 434L - Instrumental Analysis Lab 1 to 2 semester hours
CHEM 492 - Topics 1 to 4 semester hours
GEOL 360 - Environmental Geochemistry 3 semester hours
MATH 225 - Calculus III 4 semester hours
MATH 281 - Introduction to Statistics 3 semester hours
MATH 321 - Differential Equations 3 to 4 semester hours
PHYS 331 - Introduction to Modern Physics 3 semester hours
RESR 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship 1 to 3 semester hours

System Gen Ed Requirements (SGRs) - 30 semester hours

ENGL 101
ENGL 201
SPCM - Gen Ed - Speech (1 class) - 3 semester hours
MATH - Gen Ed - Mathematics (1 class) - 3 semester hours
Gen Ed - Social Science (2 classes from different subjects) - 6 semester hours
Gen Ed - Arts & Humanities (2 classes from different subjects or a foreign language sequence) - 6 semester hours
Gen Ed - Natural Sciences & Lab (2 classes/corresponding labs) - 6-8 semester hours

Electives required

A minor is NOT required with this major but electives are required to total 120 hours, of which 36 hours must be 300-400 level courses.

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