Bachelor of Science in Chemistry American Chemical Society Approved
Students interested in a career in the chemical industry or graduate study in chemistry should register in the Bachelor of Science program. Changes in the program to meet the specific needs of each student may be arranged in consultation with the student's adviser. Students planning a career in medicine or graduate study in biochemistry should include Biochemistry I and II in their program, or follow the Biological Chemistry (Biochemistry) emphasis. The department of Chemistry also offers a Bachelor of Science degree with a Biological Chemistry (Biochemistry) emphasis and an Environmental Emphasis.
Program Summary
General Education requirements are based on your status:
Effective Fall 2023:
- Freshman or Transfer with 35 credit hours or less
- Transfer with Associate's or 36 credit hours or more
Prior to Fall 2023:
- Freshman or Transfer with 44 credit hours or less
- Transfer with Associate's or 45 credit hours or more
Core Courses - 50 Credit Hours
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 101 | Orientation to Chemistry | 1 |
| CHEM 120/120L | University Chemistry I/Lab | 5 |
| CHEM 122/122L | University Chemistry II/Lab | 5 |
| CHEM 340/340L | Organic Chemistry I/Lab | 5 |
| CHEM 342/342L | Organic Chemistry II/Lab | 5 |
| CHEM 350/350L | Chemical Analysis/Lab | 5 |
| CHEM 632/632L | Physical Chemistry I/Lab | 5 |
| CHEM 634 | Physical Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 634L | Advanced Physical and Inorganic Lab | 2 |
| CHEM 656 | Instrumental Analysis | 3 |
| CHEM 656L | Advanced Instrumental and Physical Lab | 2 |
| CHEM 662/662L | Biochemistry I/Lab | 5 |
| CHEM 666 | Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 675 | Seminar in Chemistry | 1 |
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 352/352L | Environmental Chemistry/Lab | 3-5 |
| CHEM 382 | Introduction to Forensic Science | 3-5 |
| CHEM 644/644L | Organic Analysis/Lab | 3-5 |
| CHEM 646 | Theories of Organic Chemistry | 3-5 |
| CHEM 664/664L | Biochemistry II/Lab | 3-5 |
Cognates - 13 Credit Hours
| Course Code | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 235 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | 5 |
| MATH 236 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus III | 3 |
| PHYS 212/212L | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I/Lab | 5 |
Unspecified Electives - 1-3 Credit Hours
Reach out to our faculty mentors for information on a chemistry emphasis:
- Biological Chemistry Concentration: Dr. James Balthazor or Dr. Krisztina Bencze
- Forensic Science Concentration: Dr. James Balthazor