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Chemistry B.S.
(Select from six emphases)
Degree Requirements - 120 Credits
Required Major Core Credits - 26 hours
CHEM 111 Principles of Chemistry I (5)
CHEM 112 Principles of Chemistry II (5)
CHEM 321 Chemical Analysis (4)
CHEM 331 Organic Chemistry I (5)
CHEM 332 Organic Chemistry II (5)
CHEM 441 Inorganic Chemistry I (2)
Note(s): CHEM 111 (4 hours could count toward GenEd credit).
All students in the program must take an assessment examination before graduation.
It is recommended that students consider electives in public speaking (COMM 100/COMM 103) and for those students planning to go to graduate school, a foreign language (GER 100 or GER 101 and GER 102).
Graduate level CHEM courses are recommended for juniors and seniors. Other recommended electives include MATH 132, MATH 221, MATH 335, STAT 150, PHYS 321 and PHYS 343.
Students majoring in chemistry must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses having a CHEM and CHED prefix which count toward the major. At least a 2.7 overall GPA is required for graduation.
Juniors and seniors are expected to participate in the Department's undergraduate research program.
Students wishing to participate in the Honors Program should consult their advisors about general education selections and other requirements.
It is recommended that students have a fundamental background in computers.
Biochemistry Emphasis (ACS Certified)
Required Emphasis Credits - 27 hours
CHEM 421 Instrumental Analysis (4)
CHEM 442 Inorganic Chemistry II (2)
CHEM 443 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (1)
CHEM 451 Physical Chemistry I (4)
CHEM 452 Physical Chemistry II (4)
CHEM 453 Physical Chemistry I Laboratory (1)
CHEM 454 Physical Chemistry II Laboratory (1)
CHEM 481 General Biochemistry I (3)
CHEM 482 General Biochemistry II (3)
CHEM 483 Experimental Biochemistry I (1)
CHEM 484 Experimental Biochemistry II (1)
CHEM 499 Seminar and Research in Chemistry (1-3) Take 2 hours
Required Supporting Credits - 16 hours
PHYS 241 General Physics II (5)
BIO 110 Principles of Biology (4)
Required Specified GenEd Credits - 16 hours
Category 1.b. Intermediate Composition
SCI 291 Scientific Writing (3)
Category 2. Mathematics
Category 6. Science and Mathematics
MATH 132 Calculus II (4) (c.Mathematics)
PHYS 240 General Physics I (5) (d. Physical Science)
Elective GenEd Credits - 24 hours
CHEM 111 (2 hours could count toward GenEd credit).
Elective University-Wide Credits - 11 hours
Note(s): Recommended Elective BIO 220 Genetics (4)
Chemistry Emphasis (ACS Certified)
Required Emphasis Credits - 22-24 hours
CHEM 421 Instrumental Analysis (4)
CHEM 442 Inorganic Chemistry II (2)
CHEM 443 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (1)
CHEM 451 Physical Chemistry I (4)
CHEM 452 Physical Chemistry II (4)
CHEM 453 Physical Chemistry I Laboratory (1)
CHEM 454 Physical Chemistry II Laboratory (1)
CHEM 499 Seminar and Research in Chemistry (1-3) Take 2 hours
CHEM 481 General Biochemistry I (3)
or
CHEM 281 Fundamentals of Biochemistry (5)
Required Supporting Credits - 9 hours
PHYS 241 General Physics II (5)
Required Specified GenEd Credits - 16 hours
Category 1.b. Intermediate Composition
SCI 291 Scientific Writing (3)
Category 2. Mathematics
Category 6. Sciences and Mathematics
PHYS 240 General Physics I (5)
Elective GenEd Credits - 24 hours
CHEM 111 (2 hours could count toward GenEd credit).
Elective University-Wide Credits - 21-23 hours
Forensic Science Emphasis
Required Emphasis Credits - 22 hours
CHEM 421 Instrumental Analysis (4)
CHEM 422 Directed Studies (1-3) (Take 4 hours)
CHEM 450 Survey of Physical Chemistry (4)
CHEM 481 General Biochemistry I (3)
CHEM 482 General Biochemistry II (3)
CHEM 483 Experimental Biochemistry I (1)
CHEM 484 Experimental Biochemistry II (1)
CHEM 499 Seminar and Research in Chemistry (1-3) (Take 2 hours)
Required Supporting Credits - 20 hours
PHYS 221 Introductory Physics II (5)
CRJ 395 Topics in Criminal Justice (1-3) (Take 3 hours) (Recommended: Fundamentals of Forensics)
ANT 330 Forensic Anthropology (3)
Select one of the following (3):
CRJ 110 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3)
CRJ 395 Topics in Criminal Justice (1-3) Take 3 hours (Recommended: Criminal Profiling)
PSY 455 Abnormal Psychology (3)
SOC 302 Variable Topics in Sociology (1-4) Take 3 hours (Recommended: Sociology of Murder)
Select one of the following (3):
SOC 361 Sociological Research and Statistics I (3)
Select one of the following (3):
ANT 220 Archaeological Field Methods (3)
ANT 408 Workshop in Anthropology (3-12) Take 3 hours
Required Specified General Education Credit - 16 hours
Category 1b. Intermediate Composition
SCI 291 Scientific Writing (3)
Category 2b ñ Mathematics
Category 6. Sciences and Mathematics
BIO 110 Principles of Biology (4)
PHYS 220 Introductory Physics I (5)
Elective General Education Credit - 24 hours
Elective University-Wide Credits - 12 hours
Industrial Chemistry Emphasis
Required Emphasis Credits - 11 hours
CHEM 421 Instrumental Analysis (4)
CHEM 443 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (1)
CHEM 450 Survey of Physical Chemistry (4)
CHEM 360 Environmental Chemistry (2)
Required Supporting Credits - 5 hours
PHYS 221 Introductory Physics II (5)
Consult your advisor for additional coursework to complement this emphasis.
Required Minor - 18 hours
Required Specified GenEd Credits - 15 hours
Category 1.b. Intermediate Composition
SCI 291 Scientific Writing (3)
Category 2. Mathematics
Category 5. Social Science
ECON 203 Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
Category 6. Science and Mathematics
PHYS 220 Introductory Physics I (5)
Elective GenEd Credits - 25 hours
Elective University-Wide Credits - 20 hours
Pre-Health Emphasis
Degree Requirements - 120 Credits
Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental,
Pre-Optometry, Pre-Veterinary,
Pre-Podiatry, and Pre-PharmacyRequired Option A Credits - 12 hours
CHEM 450 Survey of Physical Chemistry (4)
CHEM 481 General Biochemistry I (3)
CHEM 482 General Biochemistry II (3)
CHEM 483 Experimental Biochemistry I (1)
CHEM 484 Experimental Biochemistry II (1)
Required Supporting Credits - 19-20 hours
BIO 111 Survey of Organismal Biology (4)
PHYS 221 Introductory Physics II (5)
Select two of the following biology credits:
Select one course from the CS or STAT prefixes (3 hours)
Any CS or STAT prefix course
Required Specified GenEd Credits - 16 hours
Category 1b - Intermediate Composition
SCI 291 Scientific Writing (3)
Category 2 - Mathematics
Category 6 - Sciences and Mathematics
BIO 110 Principles of Biology (4)
PHYS 220 Introductory Physics I (5)
Elective GenEd Credits - 24 hours
CHEM 111 Principles of Chemistry I (5) (2 hours would count toward GenEd credit).
Elective University-Wide Credits - 22-23 hours
Secondary Teaching Emphasis (ACS Certified)
Degree Requirements - 126 Credits
Required Emphasis Credits - 8 hours
CHED 495 Seminar in Teaching Chemistry (2)
CHEM 360 Environmental Chemistry (2)
CHEM 450 Survey of Physical Chemistry (4)*
Required Emphasis Credits for Science Licensure - 20 hours
BIO 111 Survey of Organismal Biology (4)
PHYS 221 Introductory Physics II (5)
Secondary Licensure
SCED 441 Methods of Teaching Secondary School Science (3)
or
MET 205 General Meteorology (4)
Required Specified GenEd Credits - 13 hours
Category 2. Mathematics
Category 6. Sciences and Mathematics
BIO 110 Principles of Biology (4)
PHYS 220 Introductory Physics I (5)
Elective GenEd Credits - 21 hours
Required PTEP Credits - 38 hours
ACS Certification obtained by completing the following:
CHEM 421 Instrumental Analysis (4)
CHEM 443 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (1)
*May substitute CHEM 450 (4) with the following courses:
CHEM 451 Physical Chemistry I (4)
CHEM 452 Physical Chemistry II (4)
CHEM 453 Physical Chemistry I Laboratory (1)
CHEM 454 Physical Chemistry II Laboratory (1)
Note(s): This program will take four-five years to complete depending on high school background and the point in the educational career at which the program is entered.
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