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.
Principles of Chemistry I (4 cr) |
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Principles of Chemistry II (5 cr) |
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Quantitative Analysis and Lab (5 cr) |
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Organic Chemistry I and Lab (4 cr) |
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Physical Chemistry I and Lab (4 cr) |
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Physical Chemistry II and Lab (4 cr) |
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Organic Chemistry II and Lab (4 cr) |
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Proseminar (1 cr) |
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Introduction to Computer Science or |
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus (4 cr) |
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (4 cr) |
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus III (3 cr) |
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Phys 211, Phys 211L |
Engineering Physics I and Lab (4 cr) |
One of the following (4 cr):
Phys 212, Phys 212L |
Engineering Physics II and Lab (4 cr) |
Phys 213, Phys 213L |
Engineering Physics III and Lab (4 cr) |
Courses to total 120 credits for this 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.
Biochemistry I (4 cr) |
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Principles of Chemistry I (4 cr) |
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Principles of Chemistry II (5 cr) |
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Quantitative Analysis and Lab (5 cr) |
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Organic Chemistry I and Lab (4 cr) |
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Physical Chemistry I and Lab (4 cr) |
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Physical Chemistry II and Lab (4 cr) |
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Organic Chemistry II and Lab (4 cr) |
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Proseminar (1 cr) |
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Instrumental Analysis (4 cr) |
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Inorganic Chemistry (3 cr) |
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Inorganic Chemistry (3 cr) |
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Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (1 cr) |
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Research (2 cr) |
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Introduction to Computer Science or |
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus (4 cr) |
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (4 cr) |
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus III (3 cr) |
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Phys 211, Phys 211L |
Engineering Physics I and Lab (4 cr) |
Two advanced chemistry courses approved by the Chemistry Department in accordance with American Chemical Society stipulations.
One of the following (4 cr):
Phys 212, Phys 212L |
Engineering Physics II and Lab (4 cr) |
Phys 213, Phys 213L |
Engineering Physics III and Lab (4 cr) |
Courses to total 120 credits for this 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.
Cells and the Evolution of Life (4 cr) |
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Biol 380, Biol 382 |
Biochemistry I and Lab (6 cr) |
Principles of Chemistry I (4 cr) |
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Principles of Chemistry II (5 cr) |
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Quantitative Analysis and Lab (5 cr) |
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Organic Chemistry I and Lab (4 cr) |
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Physical Chemistry I and Lab (4 cr) |
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Physical Chemistry II and Lab (4 cr) |
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Organic Chemistry II and Lab (4 cr) |
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Proseminar (1 cr) |
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Medical Chemistry (3 cr) |
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Introduction to Computer Science or |
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus (4 cr) |
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (4 cr) |
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus III (3 cr) |
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Phys 211, Phys 211L |
Engineering Physics I and Lab (4 cr) |
Phys 212, Phys 212L |
Engineering Physics II and Lab (4 cr) |
In addition, two courses must be selected from the following list:
Instrumental Analysis (4 cr) |
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Intermediate Organic Chemistry (3 cr) |
Courses to total 120 credits for this degree
D. Forensics Option
Cells and the Evolution of Life (4 cr) |
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General Microbiology and Lab (5 cr) |
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Biochemistry I and Lab (6 cr) |
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Principles of Chemistry I (4 cr) |
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Principles of Chemistry II (5 cr) |
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Quantitative Analysis and Lab (5 cr) |
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Organic Chemistry I and Lab (4 cr) |
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Physical Chemistry and Lab (4 cr) |
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Physical Chemistry and Lab (4 cr) |
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Organic Chemistry II and Lab (4 cr) |
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Proseminar (1 cr) |
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Instrumental Analysis (4 cr) |
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Principles of Forensic Mineralogy and Geology (3 cr) |
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (4 cr) |
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (4 cr) |
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus III (3 cr) |
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Phys 211, Phys 211L |
Engineering Physics I and Lab (4 cr) |
Statistical Methods (3 cr) |
Any CS course (101 or higher) (3 cr)
One of the following (3-4 cr):
Genetics and Lab (4 cr) |
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General Genetics (3 cr) |
One of the following (4 cr):
Phys 212, Phys 212L |
Engineering Physics II and Lab or |
Phys 213, Phys 213L |
Engineering Physics III and Lab (4 cr) |
Courses to total 120 credits for this degree