Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

CIP Code: 40.0501

(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
	Or
PHY 251	University Physics I	4
PHY 242	General Physics II	4
	Or
PHY 252	University Physics II	4

Required Mathematics Courses (4)

MAT 241

Calculus II

Required Chemistry Courses (29)

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 345/BIO 345	Preparation for Professions in Science	1
CHE 411	Biochemistry	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) (12)

CHE 312	Instrumental Methods	4
CHE 322	Green Chemistry	4
CHE 395	Special Topics	3
CHE 412	Biochemistry II	3
CHE 413	Biochemistry Methods	3
CHE 422	Physical Chemistry II	4
CHE 495	Independent Research	1-3

For the Bachelor of Science Degree: MIS 220 (3)

MIS 220

Computer Literacy II

General Electives (27-29)

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

Total Credit Hours: 120