Classification: Major, Minor
Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science
Modern equipment and engaging experimentation are a part of every class, with a focus on research and hands-on learning so that students learn how to collaborate with other scientists and effectively communicate their ideas to different audiences. Students take core courses in areas such as chemical analysis and organic chemistry, and advanced courses in physical and inorganic chemistry and instrumental analysis, with related courses in calculus and physics.
The number of courses required for the B.A. major is 15 (51-56 semester hours); at least 6 of these courses (18 semester hours) are at the 300-level or above.
The number of courses required for the B.S. major is 17 (60-64 semester hours); at least 6 of these courses (18 semester hours) are at the 300-level or above.
The minor program in chemistry furnishes an overview of the areas which traditionally comprise the discipline. This program provides a suitable background for those students who seek to apply this knowledge in a variety of fields.
Students majoring in biochemistry and molecular biology may not minor in chemistry. Students majoring in biology or biological sciences: health science should work with their advisor to ensure that no more than half of the semester hours applied to this minor are also applied to their major. The total number of courses required for the minor is 6 (21-24 semester hours).
Required Courses
Major Required Courses for B.A.
All of the following (44-46 sem. hrs.)
- BCS 398 Independent Research in Biology and Chemistry -or- BCS 290/390 Internship in Biology (2-4 sem. hrs.)
- BCS 403 Senior Seminar in the Biological and Chemical Sciences (4 sem. hrs.)
- CHEM 107L General Chemistry (4 sem. hrs.)
- CHEM 108L Chemical Analysis (4 sem. hrs.)
- CHEM 213L Organic Chemistry I (4 sem. hrs.)
- CHEM 214L Organic Chemistry II (4 sem. hrs.)
- CHEM 215L Inorganic Chemistry (4 sem. hrs.)
- CHEM 305 Physical Chemistry (3 sem. hrs.)
- CHEM 308L Laboratory in Physical Chemistry (1 sem. hr.)
- CHEM 327L Instrumental Analysis (4 sem. hrs.)
- MATH 111 Calculus I: Introduction to Calculus (4 sem. hrs.)
- PHYS 111L Fundamentals of Physics I (4 sem. hrs.)
Three of the following (9-12 sem. hrs.)
- BIOL 325L Limnology (4 sem. hrs.)
- CHEM 303 Medicinal Chemistry (3 sem. hrs.)
- CHEM 323L Biochemistry (4 sem. hrs.)
- CHEM 326 Biochemical Pathways (3 sem. hrs.)
- CHEM 331 Solid State Chemistry (3 sem. hrs.)
- CHEM 385 Topics in Chemistry (3-4 sem. hrs.)
- PHYS 212L Fundamentals of Physics II (4 sem. hrs.)
- PHYS 302 Modern Physics (3 sem. hrs.)
- PHYS 307 Special Relativity and Intermediate Quantum Mechanics (3 sem. hrs.)
Major Required Courses for B.S.
All of the following (54-56 sem. hrs.)
- BCS 398 Independent Research in Biology and Chemistry (2–4 sem. hrs.) -or- BCS 290/390 Internship in Biology (2-4 sem. hrs.)
- BCS 403 Senior Seminar in the Biological and Chemical Sciences (4 sem. hrs.)
- CHEM 107L General Chemistry (4 sem. hrs.)
- CHEM 108L Chemical Analysis (4 sem. hrs.)
- CHEM 213L Organic Chemistry I (4 sem. hrs.)
- CHEM 214L Organic Chemistry II (4 sem. hrs.)
- CHEM 215L Inorganic Chemistry (4 sem. hrs.)
- CHEM 305 Physical Chemistry (3 sem. hrs.)
- CHEM 308L Laboratory in Physical Chemistry (1 sem. hr.)
- CHEM 323L Biochemistry (4 sem. hrs.)
- CHEM 327L Instrumental Analysis (4 sem. hrs.)
- MATH 111 Calculus I: Introduction to Calculus (4 sem. hrs.)
- MATH 112 Calculus II (4 sem. hrs.)
- PHYS 111L Fundamentals of Physics I (4 sem. hrs.)
- PHYS 212L Fundamentals of Physics II (4 sem. hrs.)
Two of the following (6-8 sem. hrs.)
- CHEM 303 Medicinal Chemistry (3 sem. hrs.)
- CHEM 326 Biochemical Pathways (3 sem. hrs.)
- CHEM 331 Solid State Chemistry (3 sem. hrs.)
- CHEM 385 Topics in Chemistry (3-4 sem. hrs.)
- PHYS 302 Modern Physics (3 sem. hrs.)
- PHYS 307 Special Relativity and Intermediate Quantum Mechanics (3 sem. hrs.)
Minor Required Courses
All of the following (12 sem. hrs.)
- CHEM 107L General Chemistry (4 sem. hrs.)
- CHEM 108L Chemical Analysis (4 sem. hrs.)
- CHEM 213L Organic Chemistry I (4 sem. hrs.)
Three additional courses in chemistry above the 100-level (9-12 sem. hrs.)