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Nov 14, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Chemistry Major for ACS Certified B.S.
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About the Program
The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry degree program provides students an in-depth study of the physical sciences, with an emphasis on chemistry. This program equips students with the chemical knowledge required for pursuing a career as a chemist in industry or government, attending graduate school in chemistry, or attending a professional school such as medicine, pharmacy, or dentistry. Students should consult with the department advisor for assistance with degree planning for specific careers after graduation.
The American Chemical Society certified degree program offers students exposure to each of the major sub-disciplines of chemistry: analytical, organic, inorganic, physical, and biochemical.
Student Outcomes
- Apply the fundamental principles of chemistry and/or biochemistry, showing core competency in chemistry areas (general, analytical, organic, biochemistry, and physical chemistry).
- Design and conduct experiments using appropriate techniques and equipment.
- Conduct scientific inquiry in an ethical manner.
- Handle chemicals and chemical waste safely.
- Search, critically evaluate, and properly cite scientific literature.
- Use effective oral and written communication skills.
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General Degree Requirements
To earn a degree, students must satisfy all requirements in each of the four areas below, in addition to their individual major requirements.
Program Requirements
- A total of 120 semester hours are required for graduation.
- A grade of “C-” or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the bachelor’s degree. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.
General Studies Requirements: 33 credits
Students should consult the General Studies Requirements for a list of courses that fulfill the General Studies Requirements for degree completion.
- Written Communication (6 credits)
- Oral Communication (3 credits)
- Quantitative Literacy (3 credits)
- Arts and Humanities (6 credits)
- Historical (3 credits)
- Natural and Physical Sciences (6 credits)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)
- Global Diversity (0 or 3 credits**)
* The listed courses are required ancillary courses for the major and can also fulfill general studies requirements
** Students will fulfill the global diversity requirement by taking an approved course within one of the following categories: arts and humanities; historical; natural and physical sciences; or social and behavioral sciences.
Required Ancillary Courses: 22 credits
Required Courses: 25 credits
Chemistry Core
Additional Required Chemistry Courses: 24 credits
Additional Courses Required by the American Chemical Society for a Certified B.S.
Electives: 6 credits
A minimum of 6 upper-division semester hours in chemistry courses selected from the list below.
Restrictions: CHE 4950 and CHE 4960 do not count as electives; however, CHE 4300 can be completed as both an elective and Senior Experience course.
Senior Experience: 3-4 credits
Students must complete a Senior Experience course offered by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
Summary of Requirements
| General Studies Requirements |
33 credits |
| ESSJ Requirement |
0-3 credits |
| Required Ancillary Courses |
22 credits |
| Required Courses |
25 credits |
| Additional Required Chemistry Courses |
24 credits |
| Electives |
6 credits |
| Senior Experience |
3-4 credits |
| Unrestricted Electives |
3-16 credits |
| Total for the Chemistry Major for ACS Certified, B.S. |
120 credits |
Required courses for the major may also count for General Studies and ESSJ requirements, so the total credits listed may be greater than the number required to complete the degree. Therefore, it is important that you work with your advisor to make sure you are meeting requirements for your degree.
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