B.A. in Chemistry
Overview
Chemistry is the study of the composition and reactions of substances. The study of chemistry can apply to a wide variety of fields, including forensic science, environmental studies, the development and testing of medicines, chemical engineering, agriculture and food processing, and research into new energy sources.
Summary of Requirements
|
2020-2021 |
| General Studies |
37 |
| Pre-Major Courses |
5 |
| Major and Required Courses |
56 |
| Free Elective Courses |
19 |
| TOTAL |
120* |
*Category totals do not add up to 120 because required pre-major and major courses overlap with GSR requirements. For MAT 130, three hours count toward the general studies requirement, replacing GSR 104.
Requirements for a Major in Chemistry with a B.A. Degree
This option prepares the student for graduate study in chemistry and for most entry-level positions as chemists in industry and government.
For continuation in the major, the student must maintain a cumulative degree average of 2.0 or better in chemistry courses numbered 300 and above.
Required pre-major courses 5 hours
A grade of C or higher in CHE 107 and CHE 109 or a letter of recommendation from our chemistry faculty.
MAT 130: Three hours count toward the general studies requirement, replacing GSR 104.
Required chemistry courses 30 hours
| CHE 108 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHE 110 | General Chemistry Laboratory II | 1 |
| CHE 201 | Internship in Chemistry I | 0 |
| CHE 202 | Internship in Chemistry II | 0 |
| CHE 211 | Organic Chemistry Lecture I | 3 |
| CHE 212 | Organic Chemistry Lecture II | 3 |
| CHE 213 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| CHE 214 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | 1 |
| CHE 307 | Analytical Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHE 308 | Analytical Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHE 309 | Analytical Chemistry Laboratory I | 2 |
| CHE 310 | Analytical Chemistry Laboratory II | 2 |
| CHE 331 | Physical Chemistry Lecture I | 3 |
| CHE 332 | Physical Chemistry Lecture II | 3 |
| CHE 333 | Physical Chemistry Lab I | 1 |
| CHE 334 | Physical Chemistry Laboratory II | 1 |
Elective chemistry courses 4 hours
Choose four hours:
Required related courses 16 hours
Required Electives:
Choose a minimum of 6 credits from the following list or substitute other courses with the approval of the program director.
Biomedical/Life Sciences
Forensics
| CHE 250 | Introduction to Forensic Science | 4 |
| PHI 359 | Philosophy of Punishment | 3 |
| SOC 151 | Introduction to the Criminal Justice System | 3 |
| SOC 243 | Sociology of Deviance | 3 |
Mathematics
Programming
Writing
| ENG 250 | Introduction to Public and Professional Writing | 3 |
| ENG 260 | Introduction to Layout and Design for Writers | 3-4 |
| ENG 345 | Business and Technical Writing | 3-4 |
| ENG 360 | Writing for Digital Media | 3 |
| ENG 365 | Writing for Social Media | 3 |
| ENG 370 | Multimedia Composition | 3 |
| ENG 375 | Media Literacy | 3-4 |
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