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Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

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Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

62 Hours
The B.S. in chemistry has more specific requirements than the B.A. degree. The B.S. in Chemistry is excellent preparation for a career in chemical or pharmaceutical industries, graduate studies in chemistry, biochemistry, or material science, as well as a variety of health-related career tracks including dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, and veterinary science.
CORE CURRICULUM (33 hours)
CHE 111, 141 General Chemistry I and Lab 4
CHE 112, 142 General Chemisry II and Lab 4
CHE 221, 241 Organic Chemistry I and Lab 4
CHE 222, 242 Organic Chemistry II and Lab 4
CHE 350 Quantitative Analytical Chemistry 4
CHE 490 Senior Seminar 1
PHY 211, 241 General Physics I and Lab 4
PHY 212, 242 General Physics II and Lab 4
MAT 211 Calculus I 4
ADDITIONAL CHEMISTRY COURSES
CHE 420 Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics 3
CHE 430 Atomic and Molecular Structure 3
CHE 441 Experimental Physical Chemistry I 1
CHE 442 Experimental Physical Chemistry II 1
Elective chemistry courses numbered 200 or above 10
One Course selected from the following:
CHE 498 Honors Thesis in Chemistry (3)  
CHE 499 Research (1-2)  
CHE 930 Special Studies (1-3) or cooperative education
REQUIRED COURSES IN MATHEMATICS
MAT 212 Calculus II 4
MAT 220 or MAT 354 3
  MAT 220 Linear Algebra  
  MAT 354 Differential Equations  
ELECTIVES CHOSEN FROM THE FOLLOWING 3
  BIO 110 General Biology I (3)  
  CSC 101 Beginning Programming (3)  
  MAT 220 Linear Algebra (3)  
  MAT 354 Differential Equations (3)  

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