Offered by Department of Chemistry

Chemistry Major

Professional Chemist's Comprehensive Option
Bachelor of Science

  1. Introductory Chemistry (5 hours required)
    • Take ONE of the following options:
      • Take 4 courses:
      • OR take 2 courses:
        • CHEM 180, Accelerated General Chemistry - 4 hours
        • CHEM 180L, Accelerated General Chemistry Laboratory - 1 hour
        • NOTE: Health sciences students should work carefully with the Health Programs office and targeted health program schools to ensure the acceptability of this course for their professional school or clinical programs.
  2. Chemistry Major Foundation Requirements (23 hours required)
    • Take all of the following:
      • CHEM 269, Sophomore Seminar in Chemistry - 1 hour
      • CHEM 301, Analytical Chemistry - 3 hours
      • CHEM 301L, Analytical Chemistry Laboratory - 1 hour
      • CHEM 351, Biochemistry - 3 hours
      • CHEM 351L, Biochemistry Laboratory - 1 hour
      • CHEM 360, Organic Chemistry - 4 hours
      • CHEM 360L, Organic Chemistry Laboratory - 1 hour
      • CHEM 369, Junior Seminar in Chemistry - 1 hour
      • CHEM 430, Inorganic Chemistry - 3 hours
      • CHEM 430L, Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory - 1 hour
      • CHEM 480, Physical Chemistry - 3 hours
      • CHEM 480L, Physical Chemistry Laboratory - 1 hour
  3. Chemistry In-Depth Courses (19 hours required)
    • Take all of the following:
      • CHEM 352, Biochemistry II - 3 hours
      • CHEM 352L, Biochemistry II Laboratory - 1 hour
      • CHEM 361, Organic Chemistry - 4 hours
      • CHEM 361L, Organic Chemistry Laboratory - 1 hour
      • CHEM 469, Senior Seminar in Chemistry - 1 hour
      • CHEM 475, Instrumental Analysis - 3 hours
      • CHEM 475L, Instrumental Analysis Laboratory - 1 hour
      • CHEM 481, Physical Chemistry II - 3 hours
      • CHEM 481L, Physical Chemistry II Laboratory - 1 hour
    • Take 1 hour from:
      • CHEM 499L, Problems in Chemistry - 1-3 hours
  4. Professional Chemist's Supporting Course Requirements (12-15 hours required to achieve total major hours of 62)

5 May 2010

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