Chemistry - Comprehensive (BS)

Core Requirements:

The degree of Bachelor of Science with a major in chemistry requires successful completion of 120 semester hours, including (1) the Program of General Studies , and (2) one of four chemistry programs: (I) The chemistry comprehensive option , (II) the pre-professional option , (III) the clinical laboratory science option , or (IV) the pharmacy option In addition to the requirements above, the 3+1 programs in allied health sciences (clinical laboratory science and pharmacy) require completion of a fourth-year, off-campus residency with passing grades as described below.

Chemistry Comprehensive Major Requirements

38 hours in Chemistry

CHEM 101 General Chemistry I (3)
and
CHEM 111 General Chemistry Laboratory I (1)
CHEM 102 General Chemistry II (3)
and
CHEM 112 General Chemistry Laboratory II (1)
CHEM 210 Chemical Laboratory Safety (1)
CHEM 331 Organic Chemistry I (4)
CHEM 332 Organic Chemistry II (4)
CHEM 351 Analytical Chemistry (3)
and
CHEM 357 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (2)
CHEM 352 Instrumental Analysis (3)
and
CHEM 358 Instrumental Analysis Laboratory (2)
CHEM 401 Physical Chemistry – Thermodynamics (3)
and
CHEM 407 Physical Chemistry Laboratory (1)
CHEM 402 Physical Chemistry – Quantum Mechanics (3)
CHEM 413 Inorganic Chemistry (3)
and
CHEM 417 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (1)

18-24 hours in Mathematics

One course from the following:

10 hours in Physics

PHYS 101 Introductory Physics (4)
or
PHYS 201 University Physics with Calculus, Part 1 (4) **
and
PHYS 102 Intermediate Physics (4)
or
PHYS 202 University Physics with Calculus, Part 2 (4) **
Two or more hours of 200-level or above physics electives.

Note:

*MATH 103 and/or MATH 104 will be waived for those students establishing "equivalent proficiency" as defined by the Department of Mathematics (Math ACT 25 or 28).

**Calculus-based physics recommended if possible

***If PHYS 317 is used as a math elective, it cannot be used as a >200-level physics elective.