2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog

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 241Introduction to Philosophy

3

MAT 142Calculus I

4

PHY 241General Physics I

4

Or

PHY 251University Physics I

4

PHY 242General Physics II

4

Or

PHY 252University Physics II

4

Required Mathematics Courses (4)

MAT 241Calculus II

4

Required Chemistry Courses (29)

CHE 111General Chemistry I

4

CHE 112General Chemistry II

4

CHE 211Organic Chemistry I

4

CHE 212Organic Chemistry II

4

CHE 311Analytical Chemistry

4

CHE 345/BIO 345Preparation for Professions in Science

1

CHE 411Biochemistry

3

CHE 421Physical Chemistry I

4

CHE 480Seminar

1

Chemistry Capstone (Choose one) (1-3)

CHE 490Senior Research Capstone

3

CHE 491Senior Prospectus Capstone

1

Chemistry Electives (Choose from the following) (12)

CHE 312Instrumental Methods

4

CHE 322Green Chemistry

4

CHE 395Special Topics

3

CHE 412Biochemistry II

3

CHE 413Biochemistry Methods

3

CHE 422Physical Chemistry II

4

CHE 495Independent Research

1-3

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

MIS 220Computer Literacy II

3

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

Recommended Four-Year Plan for Chemistry