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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.

Chem 111

Principles of Chemistry I (4 cr)

Chem 112

Principles of Chemistry II (5 cr)

Chem 253, Chem 254

Quantitative Analysis and Lab (5 cr)

Chem 277, Chem 278

Organic Chemistry I and Lab (4 cr)

Chem 305, Chem 307

Physical Chemistry I and Lab (4 cr)

Chem 306, Chem 308

Physical Chemistry II and Lab (4 cr)

Chem 372, Chem 374

Organic Chemistry II and Lab (4 cr)

Chem 409

Proseminar (1 cr)

Math 170

Analytic Geometry and Calculus (4 cr)

Math 175

Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (4 cr)

Math 275

Analytic Geometry and Calculus III (3 cr)

Phys 211, Phys 211L

Engineering Physics I and Lab (4 cr)

One of the following (4 cr):

Phys 212, Phys 212L

Engineering Physics II and Lab (4 cr)

Phys 213, Phys 213L

Engineering Physics III and Lab (4 cr)

Courses to total 120 credits for this 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.

Biol 380

Biochemistry I (4 cr)

Chem 111

Principles of Chemistry I (4 cr)

Chem 112

Principles of Chemistry II (5 cr)

Chem 253, Chem 254

Quantitative Analysis and Lab (5 cr)

Chem 277, Chem 278

Organic Chemistry I and Lab (4 cr)

Chem 305, Chem 307

Physical Chemistry I and Lab (4 cr)

Chem 306, Chem 308

Physical Chemistry II and Lab (4 cr)

Chem 372, Chem 374

Organic Chemistry II and Lab (4 cr)

Chem 409

Proseminar (1 cr)

Chem 454

Instrumental Analysis (4 cr)

Chem 463

Inorganic Chemistry (3 cr)

Chem 464

Inorganic Chemistry (3 cr)

Chem 465

Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (1 cr)

Chem 491

Research (2 cr)

Math 170

Analytic Geometry and Calculus (4 cr)

Math 175

Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (4 cr)

Math 275

Analytic Geometry and Calculus III (3 cr)

Phys 211, Phys 211L

Engineering Physics I and Lab (4 cr)

Two advanced chemistry courses approved by the Chemistry Department in accordance with American Chemical Society stipulations.

One of the following (4 cr):

Phys 212, Phys 212L

Engineering Physics II and Lab (4 cr)

Phys 213, Phys 213L

Engineering Physics III and Lab (4 cr)

Courses to total 120 credits for this 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.

Biol 115

Cells and the Evolution of Life (4 cr)

Biol 380, Biol 382

Biochemistry I and Lab (6 cr)

Chem 111

Principles of Chemistry I (4 cr)

Chem 112

Principles of Chemistry II (5 cr)

Chem 253, Chem 254

Quantitative Analysis and Lab (5 cr)

Chem 277, Chem 278

Organic Chemistry I and Lab (4 cr)

Chem 305, Chem 307

Physical Chemistry I and Lab (4 cr)

Chem 306, Chem 308

Physical Chemistry II and Lab (4 cr)

Chem 372, Chem 374

Organic Chemistry II and Lab (4 cr)

Chem 409

Proseminar (1 cr)

Chem 472

Medical Chemistry (3 cr)

Math 170

Analytic Geometry and Calculus (4 cr)

Math 175

Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (4 cr)

Math 275

Analytic Geometry and Calculus III (3 cr)

Phys 211, Phys 211L

Engineering Physics I and Lab (4 cr)

Phys 212, Phys 212L

Engineering Physics II and Lab (4 cr)

In addition, two courses must be selected from the following list:

Chem 454

Instrumental Analysis (4 cr)

Chem 473

Intermediate Organic Chemistry (3 cr)

Courses to total 120 credits for this degree

D. Forensics Option

Biol 115

Cells and the Evolution of Life (4 cr)

Biol 250, Biol 255

General Microbiology and Lab (5 cr)

Biol 380, Biol 382

Biochemistry I and Lab (6 cr)

Chem 111

Principles of Chemistry I (4 cr)

Chem 112

Principles of Chemistry II (5 cr)

Chem 253, Chem 254

Quantitative Analysis and Lab (5 cr)

Chem 277, Chem 278

Organic Chemistry I and Lab (4 cr)

Chem 305, Chem 307

Physical Chemistry and Lab (4 cr)

Chem 306, Chem 308

Physical Chemistry and Lab (4 cr)

Chem 372, Chem 374

Organic Chemistry II and Lab (4 cr)

Chem 409

Proseminar (1 cr)

Chem 454

Instrumental Analysis (4 cr)

Geol 426

Principles of Forensic Mineralogy and Geology (3 cr)

Math 170

Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (4 cr)

Math 175

Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (4 cr)

Math 275

Analytic Geometry and Calculus III (3 cr)

Phys 211, Phys 211L

Engineering Physics I and Lab (4 cr)

Stat 251

Statistical Methods (3 cr)

Any CS course (101 or higher) (3 cr)

One of the following (3-4 cr):

Biol 310, Biol 315

Genetics and Lab (4 cr)

Gene 314

General Genetics (3 cr)

One of the following (4 cr):

Phys 212, Phys 212L

Engineering Physics II and Lab or

Phys 213, Phys 213L

Engineering Physics III and Lab (4 cr)

Courses to total 120 credits for this degree