bachelor of science in chemistry

This sequence includes the chemistry courses required for the ACS (American Chemical Society) Approved Bachelor of Science Degree. Research experience is highly recommended, including CHE 290, which has been designed as an introductory research experience for sophomore students. A total of two upper-level electives (this would include research) are required with completion of CHE 301/445/496. At least one elective in chemistry must include laboratory exercises. Completion of University Requirements and 21-22 elective credits completes the minimum of 122 credits for the degree.

(starting point: math placement in Precalculus*)

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First year requirements and cognates:

General Chemistry I & II (CHE 120/121 - fall/spring)

Precalculus* (MAT 122 - fall)

Calculus I (MAT 150 - spring)

Computer Science (CSC 102, 152 - see current catalogue)

Second year requirements and cognates:

Organic Chemistry I & II (CHE 260/261 - fall/spring)

Quantitative Analysis (CHE 240 - fall or spring)

Calculus II & III (MAT 151/252 - fall/spring)

Physics I & II (PHY 230/231 - fall/spring)

Preparation of Scientific Documents for Chemistry (CHE 301)

Third year requirements:

Physical Chemistry I & II (CHE 370/371/372/373 - fall/spring)

Biochemistry I (CHE 450 - fall semester)

Instrumental Analysis (CHE 440 - spring semester)

1 or 2 Upper-Level Electives (at least one with lab):

CHE 340 - Environmental Chemistry - spring

CHE 451 - Biochemistry II - spring

CHE 456 - Medicinal Chemistry - fall

CHE 498 - Special Topics - see current catalogue

Fourth year requirements:

Inorganic Chemistry (CHE 434 - fall)

Chemistry Seminar (CHE 496 - fall)

Chemical Hazards and Laboratory Safety (CHE 445 - spring)

Chemical Research (CHE 490/495/499 -fall/spring)

1 or 2 Upper-Level Electives (see above)