Chemistry Undergraduate Curricular Requirements
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Chemistry (B.S.)
Required course work includes the university requirements (see regulation J-3) and completion of one of the following options.
A. General Option
This degree provides the basic elements needed for a career in chemistry. It is especially suited for students who wish to enter other professions that require a background in science, including high school teaching, patent law, and technology management.
Principles of Chemistry I (4 cr) |
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Principles of Chemistry II (5 cr) |
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Quantitative Analysis (5 cr) |
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Organic Chemistry I and Lab (4 cr) |
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Physical Chemistry I and Lab (4 cr) |
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Physical Chemistry II and Lab (4 cr) |
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Organic Chemistry II and Lab (4 cr) |
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Proseminar (1 cr) |
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Introduction to Computer Science or |
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus (4 cr) |
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (4 cr) |
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus III (3 cr) |
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Engineering Physics I (4 cr) |
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Engineering Physics II or |
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Engineering Physics III (4 cr) |
Electives to total 128 credits for the degree
B. Professional Option
Note: Students who complete this option will be certifiable to the American Chemical Society.
This curriculum provides a suitable background for students wishing to enter the profession of chemistry or to pursue graduate study for an advanced degree in chemistry or a related field.
Principles of Chemistry I (4 cr) |
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Principles of Chemistry II (5 cr) |
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Quantitative Analysis (5 cr) |
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Organic Chemistry I and Lab (4 cr) |
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Physical Chemistry I and Lab (4 cr) |
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Physical Chemistry II and Lab (4 cr) |
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Organic Chemistry II and Lab (4 cr) |
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Proseminar (1 cr) |
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Instrumental Analysis (4 cr) |
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Inorganic Chemistry and Lab (7 cr) |
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Research (2 cr) |
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Introduction to Computer Science or |
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus (4 cr) |
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (4 cr) |
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus III (3 cr) |
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Intro Biochemistry (4 cr) |
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Engineering Physics I (4 cr) |
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Engineering Physics II or |
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Engineering Physics III (4 cr) |
Foreign language courses (8 cr)
Two additional chemistry courses having Chem 306 as a prerequisite, or two advanced chemistry courses approved by the Chemistry Department in accordance with American Chemical Society stipulations.
Electives to total 128 credits for the degree
C. Pre-Medical Option
This curriculum provides a suitable foundation in chemistry for students who intend to enter careers in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, etc.
Cells and the Evolution of Life (4 cr) |
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Principles of Chemistry I (4 cr) |
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Principles of Chemistry II (5 cr) |
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Quantitative Analysis (5 cr) |
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Organic Chemistry I and Lab (4 cr) |
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Physical Chemistry I and Lab (4 cr) |
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Physical Chemistry II and Lab (4 cr) |
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Organic Chemistry II and Lab (4 cr) |
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Proseminar (1 cr) |
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Medical Chemistry (3 cr) |
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Introduction to Computer Science or |
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus (4 cr) |
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (4 cr) |
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus III (3 cr) |
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Introductory Biochemistry (4 cr) |
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Introductory Biochemistry Lab (2 cr) |
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Engineering Physics I (4 cr) |
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Engineering Physics II (4 cr) |
In addition, two courses must be selected from the following list:
Instrumental Analysis (4 cr) |
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Intermediate Organic Chemistry (3 cr) |
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Biophysical Chemistry (3 cr) |
Electives to total 128 credits for the degree
D. Forensics Option
Cells and the Evolution of Life (4 cr) |
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Genetics (4 cr) |
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Principles of Chemistry I (4 cr) |
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Principles of Chemistry II (5 cr) |
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Quantitative Analysis (5 cr) |
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Organic Chemistry I and Lab (4 cr) |
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Physical Chemistry and Lab (4 cr) |
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Physical Chemistry and Lab (4 cr) |
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Organic Chemistry II and Lab (4 cr) |
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Proseminar (1 cr) |
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Instrumental Analysis (4 cr) |
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Introduction to Computer Science (3 cr) |
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Directed Study (3 cr) |
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Introduction to the Justice System (3 cr) |
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (4 cr) |
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (4 cr) |
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus III (3 cr) |
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General Microbiology (3 cr) |
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General Microbiology Lab (2 cr) |
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Introductory Biochemistry (4 cr) |
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Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory (2 cr) |
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Engineering Physics I (4 cr) |
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Engineering Physics II (4 cr) |
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Statistical Methods (3 cr) |
Electives to total 128 credits for the degree