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Chemistry Undergraduate Curricular Requirements

Chemistry (B.S.)

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

Quantitative Analysis (5 cr)

Chem 277, 278

Organic Chemistry I and Lab (4 cr)

Chem 305, 307

Physical Chemistry I and Lab (4 cr)

Chem 306, 308

Physical Chemistry II and Lab (4 cr)

Chem 372, 374

Organic Chemistry II and Lab (4 cr)

Chem 409

Proseminar (1 cr)

CS 101

Introduction to Computer Science or
higher CS course (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

Engineering Physics I (4 cr)

Phys 212

Engineering Physics II or

Phys 213

Engineering Physics III (4 cr)

Electives to total 128 credits for the 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.

Chem 111

Principles of Chemistry I (4 cr)

Chem 112

Principles of Chemistry II (5 cr)

Chem 253

Quantitative Analysis (5 cr)

Chem 277, 278

Organic Chemistry I and Lab (4 cr)

Chem 305, 307

Physical Chemistry I and Lab (4 cr)

Chem 306, 308

Physical Chemistry II and Lab (4 cr)

Chem 372, 374

Organic Chemistry II and Lab (4 cr)

Chem 409

Proseminar (1 cr)

Chem 454

Instrumental Analysis (4 cr)

Chem 463-464, 465

Inorganic Chemistry and Lab (7 cr)

Chem 491

Research (2 cr)

CS 101

Introduction to Computer Science or
higher CS course (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)

MMBB 380

Intro Biochemistry (4 cr)

Phys 211

Engineering Physics I (4 cr)

Phys 212

Engineering Physics II or

Phys 213

Engineering Physics III (4 cr)

Foreign language courses (8 cr)

Two additional chemistry courses having Chem 306 as a prerequisite, or two advanced chemistry courses approved by the Chemistry Department in accordance with American Chemical Society stipulations.

Electives to total 128 credits for the 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)

Chem 111

Principles of Chemistry I (4 cr)

Chem 112

Principles of Chemistry II (5 cr)

Chem 253

Quantitative Analysis (5 cr)

Chem 277, 278

Organic Chemistry I and Lab (4 cr)

Chem 305, 307

Physical Chemistry I and Lab (4 cr)

Chem 306, 308

Physical Chemistry II and Lab (4 cr)

Chem 372, 374

Organic Chemistry II and Lab (4 cr)

Chem 409

Proseminar (1 cr)

Chem 472

Medical Chemistry (3 cr)

CS 101

Introduction to Computer Science or
higher CS course (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)

MMBB 380

Introductory Biochemistry (4 cr)

MMBB 382

Introductory Biochemistry Lab (2 cr)

Phys 211

Engineering Physics I (4 cr)

Phys 212

Engineering Physics II (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)

MMBB 476

Biophysical Chemistry (3 cr)

Electives to total 128 credits for the degree

D. Forensics Option

Biol 115

Cells and the Evolution of Life (4 cr)

Biol 210

Genetics (4 cr)

Chem 111

Principles of Chemistry I (4 cr)

Chem 112

Principles of Chemistry II (5 cr)

Chem 253

Quantitative Analysis (5 cr)

Chem 277, 278

Organic Chemistry I and Lab (4 cr)

Chem 305, 307

Physical Chemistry and Lab (4 cr)

Chem 306, 308

Physical Chemistry and Lab (4 cr)

Chem 372, 374

Organic Chemistry II and Lab (4 cr)

Chem 409

Proseminar (1 cr)

Chem 454

Instrumental Analysis (4 cr)

CS 101

Introduction to Computer Science (3 cr)

Geol 299

Directed Study (3 cr)

JS 101

Introduction to the Justice System (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)

MMBB 250

General Microbiology (3 cr)

MMBB 255

General Microbiology Lab (2 cr)

MMBB 380

Introductory Biochemistry (4 cr)

MMBB 382

Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory (2 cr)

Phys 211

Engineering Physics I (4 cr)

Phys 212

Engineering Physics II (4 cr)

Stat 251

Statistical Methods (3 cr)

Electives to total 128 credits for the degree