Chemistry, Physics, and Geoscience - Courses
- B.S. in Chemistry
- B.A. in Chemistry
- Recommended Electives for Chemistry Majors
- Chemical Physics Minor
- Geoscience Minor
CHEMISTRY MAJORS
- Acquire knowledge of inorganic, organic, analytical, and physical chemistry.
- Develop the skills and knowledge necessary to work competently and safely in a modern chemistry laboratory.
- Employ current research tools and strategies
- Acquire a broad base of knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary to pursue graduate and professional studies, chemical careers in research and industry, or teaching.
- Understand the dynamic nature of science and the necessity for continuing education.
The major in chemistry for a Bachelor of Arts degree [46 hours] is designed to allow maximum flexibility. It is a good option for students selecting chemistry as a second major.
Students working to obtain a Bachelor of Science in chemistry must complete 62 hours of prescribed course work. All students are also required to give an oral presentation. Additionally, it is recommended that chemistry majors have at least one internship or participate in the cooperative education program.
Core Curriculum Courses for both degrees (33 hours):
- CHE 111, CHE 141 General Chemistry I and Lab (4)
- CHE 112, CHE 142 General Chemistry II and Lab (4)
- CHE 221, CHE 241 Organic Chemistry I and Lab (4)
- CHE 222, CHE 242 Organic Chemistry II and Lab (4)
- CHE 490 Senior Seminar (1)
- CHE 350, Quantitative Analytical Chemistry (4)
- PHY 211, PHY 241 General Physics I and Lab (4)
- PHY 212, PHY 242 General Physics II and Lab (4)
- MAT 211, Calculus I (4)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY(62 hours)
Core Curriculum (33 hours):
- CHE 111, CHE 141 General Chemistry I and Lab (4)
- CHE 112, CHE 142 General Chemistry II and Lab (4)
- CHE 221, CHE 241 Organic Chemistry I and Lab (4)
- CHE 222, CHE 242 Organic Chemistry II and Lab (4)
- CHE 490 Senior Seminar (1)
- CHE 350, Quantitative Analytical Chemistry (4)
- PHY 211, PHY 241 General Physics I and Lab (4)
- PHY 212, PHY 242 General Physics II and Lab (4)
- MAT 211, Calculus I (4)
- CHE 420, Chem Thermodynamics and Kinetics (3)
- CHE 430, Atomic and Molecular Structure (3)
- CHE 441, Experimental Physical Chem I, (1)
- CHE 442, Experimental Physical Chem 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
- MAT 212, Calculus II (4)
- MAT 220 Linear Algebra (3) or MAT 354 Differential Equations (3)
- BIO 110, General Biology I (3)
- CSC 101, Beginning Programming (3)
- MAT 220, Linear Algebra (3)
- MAT 354, Differential Equations (3)
Recommended electives for a Major in Chemistry in Preparation for a Career in Allied Health Sciences, Biochemistry, Dentistry, or Medicine.
BACHERLOR OF ARTS IN CHEMISTRY (46 hours)
Core Curriculum (33 hours):
- CHE 111, CHE 141 General Chemistry I and Lab (4)
- CHE 112, CHE 142 General Chemistry II and Lab (4)
- CHE 221, CHE 241 Organic Chemistry I and Lab (4)
- CHE 222, CHE 242 Organic Chemistry II and Lab (4)
- CHE 490 Senior Seminar (1)
- CHE 350, Quantitative Analytical Chemistry (4)
- PHY 211, PHY 241 General Physics I and Lab (4)
- PHY 212, PHY 242 General Physics II and Lab (4)
- MAT 211, Calculus I (4)
- Seven (7) additional hours in chemistry courses numbered 200 or above.
- Six (6) elective hours chosen from biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics at the 200 level or above.
Recommended electives for a Major in Chemistry in Preparation for a Career in Allied Health Sciences, Biochemistry, Dentistry, or Medicine.
Recommended Electives for a Major in Chemistry in Preparation for a Career in:
- ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES (Nursing, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, Medical Technology)
BA in Chemistry
Recommended chemistry electives
CHE 436/446, Biochemistry and Lab (4)
CHE 438/448, Advanced Biochemistry and Lab (4)
Recommended electives chosen from chemistry, biology, mathematics, and physics
BIO 208/248, Human Anatomy & Physiology and Lab (4)
BIO 251, Cell Biology (3)
BIO 311, Histology (3)
- BIOCHEMISTRY
BS in Chemistry
Recommended chemistry electives
CHE 436/446, Biochemistry and Lab (4)
CHE 438/448, Advanced Biochemistry and Lab (4)
Recommended electives chosen from chemistry, biology, mathematics, and physics
BIO 251, Cell Biology (3)
BIO 252, Genetics (3)
BIO 334/344, Microbiology and Lab (4)
BIO 356, Biotechnology (4)
- DENTISTRY
BA or BS in Chemistry
Recommended chemistry electives
CHE 436/446, Biochemistry and Lab (4)
CHE 438/448, Advanced Biochemistry and Lab (4)
CHE 474, Inorganic and Bioinorganic Chemistry (3)
Recommended electives chosen from chemistry, biology, mathematics, and physics
BIO 208/248, Human Anatomy & Physiology and Lab (4)
- MEDICINE
BA or BS in Chemistry
Recommended chemistry electives
CHE 436/446, Biochemistry and Lab (4)
CHE 438/448, Advanced Biochemistry and Lab (4)
CHE 474, Inorganic and Bioinorganic Chemistry (3)
Recommended electives chosen from chemistry, biology, mathematics, and physics
BIO 208/248, Human Anatomy & Physiology and Lab (4)
BIO 251, Cell Biology (3)
Chemical Physics Minor Requirements (19 hours needed):
- CHE 111, General Chemistry I, 3 hours
- CHE 141, General Chemistry I Lab, 1 hour
- CHE 112, General Chemistry II, 3 hours
- CHE 141, General Chemistry II Lab, 1 hour
- PHY 211, General Physics, 3 hours
- PHY 241, General Physics Lab, 1 hour
- PHY 212, General Physics II, 1 hour
- PHY 242, General Physics Lab, 1 hour
Electives
Three hours selected from the following:
- CHE 420
- CHE 430 or PHY 430
Geoscience Minor Requirements (18 hours needed)
- GEO 200, Earth Science, 3 hours
- GEO 240, Earth Science Lab, 1 hour
- GEO 205, World Regional Geography, 3 hours
- GEO 336, Environmental Resources, 3 hours
Electives
A minimum of 8 hours at the 200 level or above (at least 3 hours must be at the 300 level or above). All electives must be approved by the department head.
