Chemistry, Non-ACS Track - General Option, B.S.

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Bachelor of Science with a major in Chemistry (Non-ACS Tracks)

This degree includes a number of fundamental courses in chemistry and allows for students with interests in additional fields to build a broad based curriculum. Combining this degree with a minor or second major prepares students for a laboratory positions and a variety of career opportunities that include: with business - technical sales; with engineering - chemical industry; with biology or geology - environmental studies or industrial hygiene; with political science followed by law school - patent law; with education - middle school or high school teaching.

Upon completion of the following degree tracks the student will have acquired:

competence in the basic content of organic, inorganic, physical, analytical chemistry, and biochemistry;
the ability to carry out experimental protocols and analyze and interpret data;
the ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written presentations;
proficiency in the use of appropriate computer applications and information technology as applied to chemistry;
adequate preparation to compete successfully in a science-related career or entering professional school;
an understanding of the impact of chemistry in a global/societal context.

Requirement

Core Areas A, B, C, D, E: 42 Hours

Core Curriculum

Core Area A must include:

MATH 1113 - Precalculus 3.0 - 4.0 Credit Hours (or)
MATH 1634 - Calculus I 4 Credit Hours * (*1 hr moved to Area F)

Core Area C:

foreign language is recommended.

Core Area D must include:

MATH 1634 - Calculus I 4 Credit Hours * (*1 hr moved to Area F) unless completed in Area A
(and)
PHYS 1111 - Introductory Physics I 3 Credit Hours (and)
PHYS 1111L - Introductory Physics I Laboratory 1 Credit Hours
(or)
PHYS 2211 - Principles of Physics I 3 Credit Hours (and)
PHYS 2211L - Principles of Physics I Laboratory 1 Credit Hours
(and)
PHYS 1112 - Introductory Physics II 3 Credit Hours (and)
PHYS 1112L - Introductory Physics II Laboratory 1 Credit Hours
(or)
PHYS 2212 - Principles of Physics II 3 Credit Hours (and)
PHYS 2212L - Principles of Physics II Laboratory 1 Credit Hours

Core Area F: Courses specific to the major: 17-18 Hours

CHEM 1211 - Principles of Chemistry I 3 Credit Hours
CHEM 1211L - Principles of Chemistry I Lab 1 Credit Hours
CHEM 1212 - Principles of Chemistry II 3 Credit Hours
CHEM 1212L - Principles of Chemistry II Lab 1 Credit Hours
(and)
MATH 2644 - Calculus II 4 Credit Hours (or)
MATH 1401 - Elementary Statistics 3 Credit Hours
(and)
CHEM 2411 - Organic Chemistry I 3 Credit Hours
CHEM 2411L - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Credit Hours
MATH credit from Area A and D 2

Requirements for the Major: 28 Hours

Courses from the major:

CHEM 2130 - Sophomore Chemistry Seminar 1 Credit Hours
CHEM 3422 - Organic Chemistry II 3 Credit Hours
CHEM 3422L - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 1 Credit Hours
CHEM 3310K - Analytical Chemistry 4 Credit Hours
(and)
CHEM 3510 - Survey of Physical Chemistry 3 Credit Hours (or)
CHEM 3521 - Quantum Chemistry 3 Credit Hours (or)
CHEM 3522 - Chemical Thermodynamics 3 Credit Hours
(or)
CHEM 3523 - Structure, Bonding and Reactivity 3 Credit Hours
(and)
CHEM 4610 - Inorganic Chemistry 3 Credit Hours
(and)
CHEM 4711 - Biochemistry 3 Credit Hours
(or)
CHEM 4712 - Physical Biochemistry 3 Credit Hours
(and)
CHEM 4908L - Tools in Chemical Research 2 Credit Hours
CHEM 4909L - Chemistry Senior Capstone Project 1 Credit Hours
CHEM 4084 - Senior Seminar 1 Credit Hours
CHEM elective 1 (3200 or above) 3 **
CHEM elective 2 (3500 or above) 3 **
**excluding CHEM 4083

Supporting Courses and/or Minor Discipline Courses: 33-34 Hours

(refer to Course Catalog ) 33 hrs with minimum of 13 hrs 3000 or above

Total: 120 Hours

General Restrictions: Students are allowed only one D in the courses used to satisfy the major. A maximum of 4 hours of research is allowed in the degree program. Must complete 6 hours of 3000/4000 level DSW-courses where at least one is a chemistry course.