Chemistry, B.S.

Curriculum 0771

This program is designed to allow students to directly enter the workforce, pursue advanced studies in chemistry or biochemistry or pursue medical or other professional schools. For more information contact the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department . For help with schedule planning refer to the 4-Year Degree Map .

Major Departmental Requirements 58 Credits

CHE 111 - Fundamental Principles of Chemistry I (4 cr.)
CHE 112 - Fundamental Principles of Chemistry II (4 cr.)
CHE 185 - Safety in the Modern Laboratory (1 cr.)
CHE 241 - Organic Chemistry I (4 cr.)
CHE 242 - Organic Chemistry II (4 cr.)
CHE 321 - Analytical Chemistry (5 cr.)
CHE 391 - Written and Oral Reports (3 cr.) (AWR)
CHE 401 - Biochemistry I (3 cr.)
CHE 420 - Basics of Nanochemistry (3 cr.)
CHE 421 - Instrumental Analysis (4 cr.)
CHE 430 - Inorganic Chemistry I (4 cr.)
CHE 431 - Inorganic Chemistry II (4 cr.)
CHE 455 - Physical Chemistry with Laboratory I (4 cr.)
CHE 456 - Physical Chemistry with Laboratory II (4 cr.)
CHE 491 - Chemistry Seminar (1 cr.)
CHE 495 - Undergraduate Research (1 to 6 cr.) (3 cr.) or
CHE 495 - Undergraduate Research (1 to 6) (2 cr.) and
CHE 481 - Biochemistry Laboratory I (1 cr.)
Chemistry elective (3 cr.) CHE 300 level or above

Cognate Requirements 20-26 Credits

Mathematics Prerequisite/Placement (0-6 cr.)

MAT 101 - Elementary College Mathematics (3 cr.) or equivalent (0-3 cr.)
MAT 102 - Precalculus (3 cr.) or Calculus Readiness Test (0-3 cr.)

Additional Degree Requirements

Completion of all Undergraduate Degree Requirements, including General Education: The Cardinal Core Curriculum, elective courses if applicable, and a total of 120 credits minimum.
A minimum overall GPA of 2.67 in all required major courses (Major Departmental Requirements).

Note:

This program leads to American Chemical Society (ACS) certification.