Chemistry Major, B.A.; B.S.
B.A. and B.S. degrees
Program Requirements
Chemistry Core I (5-8 hours)
Select one of the following options:
Option A (8 hours)
Option B (5 hours)
| CHM 161 | Principles of Chemistry | 5(4-4) |
Chemistry Core II (27-29 hours)
| CHM 211QR | Quantitative Analysis | 4(3-5) |
| CHM 331 | Inorganic Chemistry | 3(2-4) |
| CHM 345 | Organic Chemistry I | 3(3-0) |
| CHM 346 | Organic Chemistry II | 3(3-0) |
| CHM 349 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 2(0-6) |
| CHM 351 | Physical Chemistry I | 3(3-0) |
| CHM 352 | Physical Chemistry II | 3(3-0) |
| CHM 357 | Physical Chemistry Laboratory | 2(0-4) |
| CHM 425 | Introductory Biochemistry | 3(3-0) |
| CHM 491WI | Undergraduate Research | 1-3(Spec) |
Electives (3-8 hours)
Sufficient 500-level advanced courses to meet the minimum credit hour requirement. Select from the following:
| CHM 511 | Advanced Analytical Chemistry | 4(2-4) |
| CHM 513 | Chemistry of Natural Waters | 3(1-6) |
| CHM 522 | Intermediate Biochemistry | 3(3-0) |
| CHM 527 | Biochemistry Laboratory | 1(0-4) |
| CHM 528 | Bioanalytical Techniques Laboratory | 2(1-3) |
| CHM 531 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | 3(3-0) |
| CHM 541 | Intermediate Organic Chemistry | 3(3-0) |
| CHM 547 | Advanced Chemistry Laboratory | 2(1-3) |
| CHM 551 | Materials Chemistry: Inorganics and Nanomaterials | 3(3-0) |
| CHM 555 | Advanced Physical Chemistry | 3(3-0) |
| CHM 561 | Polymer Chemistry | 3(3-0) |
| CHM 562 | Industrial Chemistry | 3(3-0) |
| CHM 564 | Polymer Technology | 3(3-0) |
| CHM 566 | Introduction to Biomaterials | 3(3-0) |
| CHM 567 | Polymer Science Laboratory | 2(1-3) |
| CHM 568 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 3(3-0) |
| CHM 571 | Topics in Chemistry | 1-9(Spec) |
| CHM 583 | Seminar in Chemistry | 1-2(Spec) |
Note: Other courses may be substituted only with permission of a chemistry major advisor.
Total: 40 semester hours
Notes: 11 credit hours must be in laboratory courses. (One credit hour each of CHM 131, CHM 132, CHM 211 and CHM 331, and two credit hours of CHM 161 count as laboratory credit hours). *CHM 521 (3) and CHM 522 (3) may be substituted for CHM 425 (3). Students are urged to consult their major/pre-professional advisor before enrolling for biochemistry courses.
Mathematics and Physics: The following courses are required for students desiring American Chemical Society certification: MTH 132, MTH 133, MTH 223 and MTH 233; PHY 145QR, PHY 146, PHY 175, and PHY 176. Students with inadequate high school preparation may find it necessary to complete additional MTH courses. These MTH and PHY courses are also recommended for students who do not desire ACS certification. The MTH and PHY courses must be completed prior to enrolling in Physical Chemistry.