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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Chemistry, B.S.

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CIP Code: 40.0501

(SLO) Expected Outcomes:

Students will demonstrate a thorough content knowledge of the fundamental principles of chemistry.
Students will demonstrate chemical problem-solving skills through critical thinking and analytical reasoning.
Students will design, carry out, record, and analyze experiments in the laboratory using a variety of laboratory skills.
Students will communicate effectively through oral and written reports.

Degree Requirements (Semester Hours)

General Education Core

Note: The Core should include:

REL 241 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3
MAT 142 - Calculus I Credits: 4
PHY 241 - General Physics I Credits: 4
OR
PHY 251 - University Physics I Credits: 4
PHY 242 - General Physics II Credits: 4
OR
PHY 252 - University Physics II Credits: 4

Required Mathematics Courses (4)

MAT 241 - Calculus II Credits: 4

Required Chemistry Courses (29)

CHE 111 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHE 112 - General Chemistry II Credits: 4
CHE 211 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHE 212 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 4
CHE 311 - Analytical Chemistry Credits: 4
CHE 345 - Preparation for Professions in Science Credits: 1
OR
BIO 345 - Preparation for Professions in Science Credits: 1
CHE 411 - Biochemistry Credits: 3
CHE 421 - Physical Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHE 480 - Seminar Credits: 1

Chemistry Capstone (Choose one) (1-3)

CHE 490 - Senior Research Capstone Credits: 3
CHE 491 - Senior Prospectus Capstone Credits: 1

Chemistry Electives (Choose from the following) (12)

CHE 312 - Instrumental Methods Credits: 4
CHE 322 - Green Chemistry Credits: 4
CHE 395 - Special Topics Credits: 3
CHE 412 - Biochemistry II Credits: 3
CHE 411L - Biochemistry Lab Credits: 1
CHE 422 - Physical Chemistry II Credits: 4
CHE 495 - Independent Research Credits: 1-3

For the Bachelor of Science Degree (3)

MIS 220 - Computer Literacy II Credits: 3

General Electives (27-29)

*A minimum of forty-two (42) semester hours must be earned in courses numbered 300 or above.

Total Credit Hours: 120

Recommended Four-Year Plan for Chemistry

It is the student’s responsibility to contact the program coordinator for current requirements, transfer information, and advising assistance.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester (16)

FYE 101 - First Year Experience Credits: 1
ENG 101 - Composition I Credits: 3
BIO 115 - General Biology I for Majors Credits: 4
CHE 111 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4
MAT 142 - Calculus I Credits: 4

Spring Semester (16)

FYE 102 - First Year Experience II Credits: 1
ENG 102 - Composition II Credits: 3
BIO 116 - General Biology II for Majors Credits: 4
CHE 112 - General Chemistry II Credits: 4
MAT 241 - Calculus II Credits: 4

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester (15)

CHE 211 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHE 345 - Preparation for Professions in Science Credits: 1
OR
BIO 345 - Preparation for Professions in Science Credits: 1
MIS 220 - Computer Literacy II Credits: 3
REL 241 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3
Behavioral Science Core Credits: 3
PE Activity Credits: 1

Spring Semester (14)

CHE 212 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 4
PHY 251 - University Physics I Credits: 4
History Core Credits: 3
Literature Core Credits: 3

Junior Year

Fall Semester (15)

CHE 311 - Analytical Chemistry Credits: 4
CHE 411 - Biochemistry Credits: 3
CHE 421 - Physical Chemistry I Credits: 4
PHY 252 - University Physics II Credits: 4

Spring Semester (15)

COMM 221 - Speech Communication Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 4
Elective Credits: 4
General Elective Credits: 4

Senior Year

Fall Semester (16)

CHE 495 - Independent Research Credits: 1-3
Humanities Core Credits: 3
Upper Level Elective Credits: 4
Upper Level Elective Credits: 4
Upper Level Elective Credits: 4

Spring Semester (13)

CHE 480 - Seminar Credits: 1
CHE 490 - Senior Research Capstone Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3
Fine Arts Core Credits: 3
Upper Level Elective Credits: 3