Chemistry
The Department of Chemistry and Physics provides education
and training in the physical sciences of chemistry and physics,
both for students majoring in these disciplines and for those
majoring in other science and nonscience areas. Its course
offerings include, as well, those needed for many interdisciplinary fields (e.g., biophysics, biochemistry, premedicine, chemical physics). The courses in the Department are designed to prepare students to reason about physical events and to develop technical skills. Students learn to solve problems, perform experiments, collect and analyze data, and report findings. The programs prepare students for advanced study, and for scientific careers in government, industry, and educational institutions.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry has two options:
the Chemistry option and the Chemistry with American
Chemical Society (ACS) Certification option. The ACS Certified
Chemistry option meets the guidelines of the ACS Committee
on Professional Training. Many chemistry majors are admitted
to medical, dental, and other professional schools. Graduates of the Chemistry Program go on to earn the Master’s and Ph.D.
degrees or to seek employment immediately after graduation.
In either case, chemistry graduates have been very successful in their careers with the federal government, private industry, and in education. All faculty members hold the Ph.D. degree and are committed to teaching and research and to providing students both a challenging environment for learning and opportunities for growth and development. The Chemistry Program offers excellent research opportunities for undergraduate majors.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Total Credit Hours of College-Level Courses Required for
Graduation: 120 (Options 1 and 2)
Required Core Courses:
1507 111 General Chemistry I 3
1507 112 General Chemistry II 3
1507 113 General Chemistry I Lab 1
1507 114 General Chemistry II Lab 1
1507 225 Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry 2
1507 231 Organic Chemistry I 3
1507 232 Organic Chemistry II 3
1507 233 Experimental Organic Chemistry I 2
1507 234 Experimental Organic Chemistry II 2
1507 245 Quantitative Analysis 3
1507 247 Quantitative Analysis Lab 2
1507 351 Physical Chemistry I 3
1507 352 Physical Chemistry II 3
1507 353 Physical Chemistry I Lab 2
1507 354 Physical Chemistry II Lab 2
1507 355 Physical Chemistry Calculations I 1
1507 356 Physical Chemistry Calculations II 1
1507 445 Instrumental Methods of Analysis 3
1507 447 Instrumental Analysis Lab 2
3528 104 Introduction to Computers with Applications 2
3528 105 Introduction to Computers w/ Applications Lab 1
1535 151 Calculus Lecture I 3
1535 155 Calculus I Lab 1
1535 152 Calculus Lecture II 3
1535 156 Calculus II Lab 1
1535 253 Calculus Lecture III 3
1535 255 Calculus III Lab 1
1539 201 University Physics I 3
1539 202 University Physics II 3
1539 205 University Physics I Lab 1
1539 206 University Physics II Lab 1
1401 101 Biological Science I 3
1401 102 Biological Science II 3
1401 103 Biological Science I Lab 1
1401 104 Biological Science II Lab 1
Additional Required Courses:
Option 1: Chemistry
General Electives: 17
Option 2: Chemistry
(with American Chemical Society Certification)
1507 411 Senior Research I 2
1507 412 Senior Research II 2
1507 425 Inorganic Chemistry 3
1507 426 Inorganic Chemistry Lab 2
1507 461 Biochemistry I 3
1507 463 Experimental Biochemistry I 2
1507 Chemistry Electives (approved by Department) 3
Additional Comments or Requirements
A grade point average of 2.00 is required in major courses. A
minimum grade of “C” is required in chemistry courses.
Students who successfully complete Option 2 will receive a
certificate from the American Chemical Society.
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