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
|
2022-2023 |
| Core Curriculum |
43 |
| Pre-Major Courses |
5 |
| Major and Required Courses |
56 |
| Free Elective Courses |
13 |
| 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. In addition, a chemistry major must complete two internships in the field.
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 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 for Biosciences | 3 |
| CHE 332 | Quantum Biology | 3 |
| CHE 333 | Physical Chemistry For Biosciences Laboratory | 1 |
| CHE 334 | Quantum Biology Laboratory | 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 Criminal 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 360 | Writing for Digital Media | 3 |
| ENG 365 | Writing for Social Media | 3 |
| ENG 370 | Multimedia Composition | 3 |
| ENG 375 | Media Literacy | 3 |
Recommended Courses
Program Outcomes
Students will be able to evaluate current literature by writing article reviews. Article reviews must reflect appropriate grammar, critical thinking, and awareness of the current research areas.
Students will be able to write a lab report that will reflect an understanding of the theories, a clear understanding of the procedures, an interpretation of the data, and a reasonable conclusion based on a critical analysis of the data.
Students will give at least two presentations (currently this occurs in pharmacology and biochemistry). One of the presentations can include the sharing of their internship experience during one of the major's meetings. Presentations must demonstrate organization, appropriate content, appropriate communication skills, timing, and creativity.
Students must be able to analyze/evaluate data correctly. Students will be able to design the procedure of at least one experiment based on the knowledge they have acquired in their courses.
Students will also critically evaluate materials from the current research literature. This will be evaluated by the use of article reviews.
Students must be able to identify reliable resources for a topic, collect information relevant to the topic, and assess the usefulness of the information
Students must demonstrate knowledge of chemistry and related fields in the various areas of chemistry (inorganic, organic, analytical, physical, and one additional career-oriented course of chemistry) as well as in physics and mathematics. The knowledge will be measured by tests, assignments, group projects, and skill demonstrations in labs.
Students must be able to identify and apply the math approach needed for solving chemistry and physics problems. This will be by use of word problems on tests and homework, and analysis of data.
Students will be able to use appropriate software to assist in their analysis of data. They will show skills in the use of a graphing program and at least 2 other programs before graduation. Evidence of these skills will be assessed via appropriate use in lab reports and homework.
The student can explain his/her personal core ethics beliefs, can clearly present the theories that form those beliefs, and can recognize ethical issues in complex situations dealing with science and research.