Chemical Sciences, BS

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The bachelor of science in chemical sciences degree is recommended for those students desiring a solid foundation in chemistry along with greater freedom of choice in their elective courses (e.g., for a double major, minor(s), or study abroad). While this degree is not considered adequate preparation for graduate studies in Chemistry, it is excellent preparation for pre-health students who intend to apply to medical, dental, pharmacy, and related programs, and also for a variety of chemistry-related careers, such as laboratory research, laboratory technician, clinical lab science, education, scientific sales.

Requirements

In order to earn the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Chemical Sciences, students must complete a minimum of 180 quarter credits with a cumulative and major/department grade point average of 2.00, including the following:

I. Core Curriculum Requirements

II. Major Program Requirements

50 to 51 credits in chemistry, including:

CHEM 1500 - General Chemistry I 4 credit hours
CHEM 1501 - General Chemistry Laboratory I 1 credit hour
CHEM 1510 - General Chemistry II 4 credit hours
CHEM 1511 - General Chemistry Laboratory II - H2O Chemistry: Global Impact 2 credit hours
CHEM 1520 - General Chemistry III 4 credit hours or CHEM 1590 - Research Focused General Chemistry III
CHEM 2500 - Organic Chemistry: Structure and Reactivity 4 credit hours
CHEM 2501 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory: Techniques 2 credit hours
CHEM 2510 - Organic Chemistry: Functional Group Interconversions 4 credit hours
CHEM 2511 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory: Applications 2 credit hours
CHEM 3000 - Quantitative Analysis 5 credit hours
CHEM 3510 - Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics and Kinetics 3 credit hours
CHEM 3511 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory: Techniques and Analysis 2 credit hours
CHEM 4985 - Senior Synthesis Seminar I 1 credit hour
CHEM 4995 - Senior Synthesis Seminar II 1 credit hour
CHEM 4990 - Undergraduate Research 1 to 6 credit hours or CHEM 4950 - Internship (1 credit required)

Chemistry Electives:

Choose 10 credits from the following:

CHEM 2100 - Fundamental Inorganic Chemistry 3 credit hours
CHEM 2520 - Organic Chemistry: Reactions of Pi-Systems 3 credit hours
CHEM 2521 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory: Projects 1 credit hour
CHEM 2600 - Applications of DNA Methods and PCR 2 credit hours
CHEM 2700 - Laboratory Safety 2 credit hours
CHEM 3500 - Physical Chemistry: Quantum Theory, Spectroscopy and Molecular Bonding 4 credit hours
(or PHYS 2080 - Introduction to Quantum Physics )
CHEM 3501 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory: Methods and Applications 1 credit hour
CHEM 3520 - Physical Chemistry: Photochemistry, Mixtures and Statistical Thermodynamics 3 credit hours
CHEM 3600 - Introductory Biochemistry 5 credit hours
CHEM 4000 - Instrumental Analysis 5 credit hours
CHEM 4600 - Advanced Enzymology 5 credit hours
CHEM 4610 - Advanced DNA Methods and Genomics 5 credit hours
CHEM 4700 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3 credit hours
CHEM 4701 - Synthetic Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory 2 credit hours
CHEM 4810 - Advanced Organic Chemistry 5 credit hours
CHEM 4820 - Structure and Synthesis of Pharmaceuticals 5 credit hours
CHEM 4830 - Environmental Organic Chemistry 5 credit hours
CHEM 4990 - Undergraduate Research 1 to 6 credit hours
department approved special topics or independent study courses

III. Other Major Department Requirements

30 credits, including:

Mathematics:

MATH 1334 - Calculus I 5 credit hours
MATH 1335 - Calculus II 5 credit hours
MATH 1336 - Calculus III 5 credit hours

Choose a physics series:

Series a:
PHYS 1050 - Mechanics 4 credit hours
PHYS 1051 - Mechanics Lab 1 credit hour
PHYS 1060 - Waves, Sound, Electricity and Magnetism 4 credit hours
PHYS 1061 - Waves, Sound, Electricity and Magnetism Lab 1 credit hour
PHYS 1070 - Thermodynamics, Optics, and Modern Physics 4 credit hours
PHYS 1071 - Thermodynamics, Optics, and Modern Physics Lab 1 credit hour
Series b:
PHYS 1210 - Mechanics 4 credit hours
PHYS 1211 - Mechanics Lab 1 credit hour
PHYS 1220 - Electricity and Magnetism 4 credit hours
PHYS 1221 - Electricity and Magnetism Lab 1 credit hour
PHYS 1230 - Waves, Optics, and Heat 4 credit hours
PHYS 1231 - Waves, Optics, and Heat Lab 1 credit hour

NOTE:

CHEM 4950 is limited to a maximum of 2 credits. Credit not applied towards the major may count as general elective.