Chemistry, Biochemistry Concentrations Requirements

(SLO) Expected Outcomes:

1. Students will demonstrate a thorough content knowledge of the fundamental principles of chemistry.

2. Students will demonstrate chemical problem-solving skills through critical thinking and analytical reasoning.

3. Students will design, carry out, record, and analyze experiments in the laboratory using a variety of laboratory skills.

4. Students will communicate effectively through oral and written reports.

Degree Requirements (Semester Hours)

General Education Core

Note: The Core should include:

REL 241	Introduction to Philosophy	3
MAT 142	Calculus I	4
PHY 241	General Physics I	4
PHY 242	General Physics II	4

Required Mathematics Courses (4)

MAT 241

Calculus II

Required Biology Courses (20)

BIO 115	General Biology I for Majors	4
BIO 116	General Biology II for Majors	4
BIO 261	Microbiology for Health Sciences	4
BIO 301	Genetics	4
BIO 331	Cell Biology	4

Required Chemistry Courses (32)

CHE 111	General Chemistry I	4
CHE 112	General Chemistry II	4
CHE 211	Organic Chemistry I	4
CHE 212	Organic Chemistry II	4
CHE 311	Analytical Chemistry	4
CHE 411	Biochemistry	3
CHE 412	Biochemistry II	3
CHE 413	Biochemistry Methods	3
CHE 421	Physical Chemistry I	4
CHE 480	Seminar	1

Chemistry Capstone (Choose one) (1-3)

CHE 490	Senior Research Capstone	3
CHE 491	Senior Prospectus Capstone	1

Chemistry Electives (Choose from the following) (3-4)

CHE 312	Instrumental Methods	4
CHE 322	Environmental Chemistry	3
CHE 395	Special Topics	3
CHE 422	Physical Chemistry II	4
CHE 495	Independent Research	1-3
CHE 498	Chemistry Internship	3

For the Bachelor of Science Degree: Computer Literacy (3)

General Electives (12-15)

*A minimum of forty-two (42) semester hours must be earned in courses numbered 300 or above.

Total Credit Hours: 120