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Chemistry B.S.
(Select from six emphases)
Degree Requirements - 120 Credits
Required Major Core Credits - 21 hours
CHEM 112 Principles of Chemistry II (5)
CHEM 321 Chemical Analysis (4)
CHEM 331 Organic Chemistry I (5)
CHEM 332 Organic Chemistry II (5)
CHEM 441 Inorganic Chemistry I (2)
Note(s): All students in the program must take an assessment examination before graduation.
Graduate level CHEM courses are recommended for juniors and seniors. Other recommended electives include MATH 132, MATH 221, MATH 335, STAT 150, PHYS 321 and PHYS 343.
Students majoring in chemistry must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses having a CHEM and CHED prefix which count toward the major.
Juniors and seniors are expected to participate in Chemistry and Biochemistry's undergraduate research program.
Students wishing to participate in the Honors Program should consult their advisors about Liberal Arts Core selections and other requirements.
It is recommended that students have a fundamental background in computers.
Biochemistry Emphasis (ACS Certified)
Required Emphasis Credits - 27 hours
CHEM 421 Instrumental Analysis (4)
CHEM 442 Inorganic Chemistry II (2)
CHEM 443 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (1)
CHEM 451 Physical Chemistry I (4)
CHEM 452 Physical Chemistry II (4)
CHEM 453 Physical Chemistry I Laboratory (1)
CHEM 454 Physical Chemistry II Laboratory (1)
CHEM 481 General Biochemistry I (3)
CHEM 482 General Biochemistry II (3)
CHEM 483 Experimental Biochemistry I (1)
CHEM 484 Experimental Biochemistry II (1)
CHEM 499 Seminar and Research in Chemistry (1-3) Take 2 hours
Required Supporting Credits - 12 hours
PHYS 241 General Physics II (5)
Required Specified LAC Credits - 25 hours
LAC area 1.b. Intermediate Composition
SCI 291 Scientific Writing (3)
LAC area 2. Mathematics
LAC area 6. Physical and Life Sciences
CHEM 111 Principles of Chemistry I (5)
PHYS 240 General Physics I (5)
BIO 110 Principles of Biology (4)
Elective LAC Credits - 15 hours
Elective University-Wide Credits - 20 hours
Note(s): Students need to select courses from LAC areas 7 and 8 that also count for areas 3,4, or 5.
Recommended Elective BIO 220 Genetics (4)
Chemistry Emphasis (ACS Certified)
Required Emphasis Credits - 22-24 hours
CHEM 421 Instrumental Analysis (4)
CHEM 442 Inorganic Chemistry II (2)
CHEM 443 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (1)
CHEM 451 Physical Chemistry I (4)
CHEM 452 Physical Chemistry II (4)
CHEM 453 Physical Chemistry I Laboratory (1)
CHEM 454 Physical Chemistry II Laboratory (1)
CHEM 499 Seminar and Research in Chemistry (1-3) Take 2 hours
Select one of the following:
CHEM 481 General Biochemistry I (3)
CHEM 281 Fundamentals of Biochemistry (5)
Required Supporting Credits - 9 hours
PHYS 241 General Physics II (5)
Required Specified LAC Credits - 21 hours
LAC Area 1.b. Intermediate Composition
SCI 291 Scientific Writing (3)
LAC area 2. Mathematics
LAC area 6. Physical and Life Sciences
CHEM 111 Principles of Chemistry I (5)
PHYS 240 General Physics I (5)
Elective LAC Credits - 21 hours
Elective University-Wide Credits - 24-26 hours
Forensic Science Emphasis
Required Emphasis Credits - 22 hours
CHEM 421 Instrumental Analysis (4)
CHEM 422 Directed Studies (1-3) (Take 4 hours)
CHEM 450 Survey of Physical Chemistry (4)
CHEM 481 General Biochemistry I (3)
CHEM 482 General Biochemistry II (3)
CHEM 483 Experimental Biochemistry I (1)
CHEM 484 Experimental Biochemistry II (1)
CHEM 499 Seminar and Research in Chemistry (1-3) (Take 2 hours)
Required Supporting Credits - 20 hours
PHYS 221 Introductory Physics II (5)
CRJ 395 Topics in Criminal Justice (1-3) (Take 3 hours) (Recommended: Fundamentals of Forensics)
ANT 330 Forensic Anthropology (3)
Select one of the following (3):
CRJ 110 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3)
CRJ 395 Topics in Criminal Justice (1-3) Take 3 hours (Recommended: Criminal Profiling)
PSY 255 Abnormal Psychology (3)
SOC 302 Variable Topics in Sociology (1-4) Take 3 hours (Recommended: Sociology of Murder)
Select one of the following (3):
SOC 361 Methods of Sociological Research I (3)
Select one of the following (3):
ANT 220 Archaeological Field Methods (3)
ANT 408 Workshop in Anthropology (3-12) Take 3 hours
Required Specified LAC Credit - 21 hours
LAC area 1b. Intermediate Composition
SCI 291 Scientific Writing (3)
LAC area 2. Mathematics
LAC area 6. Physical and Life Sciences
CHEM 111 Principles of Chemistry I (5)
BIO 110 Principles of Biology (4)
PHYS 220 Introductory Physics I (5)
Elective LAC Credit - 21 hours
Elective University-Wide Credits - 15 hours
Industrial Chemistry Emphasis
Required Emphasis Credits - 11 hours
CHEM 421 Instrumental Analysis (4)
CHEM 443 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (1)
CHEM 450 Survey of Physical Chemistry (4)
CHEM 360 Environmental Chemistry (2)
Required Supporting Credits - 5 hours
PHYS 221 Introductory Physics II (5)
Consult your advisor for additional coursework to complement this emphasis.
Required Minor - 18 hours
Required Specified LAC Credits - 20 hours
LAC area 1b. Intermediate Composition
SCI 291 Scientific Writing (3)
LAC area 2. Mathematics
LAC area 5. Social and Behavioral Sciences
ECON 203 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
LAC area 6. Physical and Life Sciences
CHEM 111 Principles of Chemistry I (5)
PHYS 220 Introductory Physics I (5)
Elective LAC Credits - 20 hours
Elective University-Wide Credits - 25 hours
Pre-Health Emphasis
Degree Requirements - 120 Credits
Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental,
Pre-Optometry, Pre-Veterinary,
Pre-Podiatry, and Pre-PharmacyRequired Emphasis Credits - 12 hours
CHEM 450 Survey of Physical Chemistry (4)
CHEM 481 General Biochemistry I (3)
CHEM 482 General Biochemistry II (3)
CHEM 483 Experimental Biochemistry I (1)
CHEM 484 Experimental Biochemistry II (1)
Required Supporting Credits - 19-20 hours
BIO 111 Survey of Organismal Biology (4)
PHYS 221 Introductory Physics II (5)
Select two of the following biology credits:
Select one course from the CS or STAT prefixes (3 hours)
Any CS or STAT prefix course
Required Specified LAC Credits - 21 hours
LAC area1b. Intermediate Composition
SCI 291 Scientific Writing (3)
LAC area 2. Mathematics
LAC area 6. Physical and Life Sciences
CHEM 111 Principles of Chemistry I (5)
BIO 110 Principles of Biology (4)
PHYS 220 Introductory Physics I (5)
Elective LAC Credits - 21 hours
Elective University-Wide Credits - 25-26 hours
Secondary Teaching Emphasis (ACS Certified)
Degree Requirements - 126 Credits
Required Emphasis Credits - 8 hours
CHED 495 Seminar in Teaching Chemistry (2)
CHEM 360 Environmental Chemistry (2)
CHEM 450 Survey of Physical Chemistry (4)*
Required Emphasis Credits for Science Licensure - 16 hours
BIO 111 Survey of Organismal Biology (4)
PHYS 221 Introductory Physics II (5)
Secondary Licensure
SCED 441 Methods of Teaching Secondary School Science (3)
Required Specified LAC Credits - 22 hours
LAC area 2. Mathematics
LAC area 6. Physical and Life Sciences
CHEM 111 Principles of Chemistry I (5)
BIO 110 Principles of Biology (4)
PHYS 220 Introductory Physics I (5)
or
MET 205 General Meteorology (4)
Elective LAC Credits - 21 hours
Required PTEP Credits - 38 hours
ACS Certification obtained by completing the following:
CHEM 421 Instrumental Analysis (4)
CHEM 443 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (1)
*May substitute CHEM 450 (4) with the following courses:
CHEM 451 Physical Chemistry I (4)
CHEM 452 Physical Chemistry II (4)
CHEM 453 Physical Chemistry I Laboratory (1)
CHEM 454 Physical Chemistry II Laboratory (1)
Note(s): This program will take four-five years to complete depending on high school background and the point in the educational career at which the program is entered.
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