Chemistry, Chemistry Track, B.S.

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Program Chair: Julia Baker, Ph.D.

Available in the Day College.

The major in Chemistry offers two tracks: chemistry and biochemistry. The chemistry track prepares students for graduate work in chemistry or employment in the chemical industry. The biochemistry track prepares students for graduate work in biochemistry and the health professions.

Requirements

Major courses include:

CHEM 101 - Science Seminar Credits: 1
OR
BIO 101 - Science Seminar Credits: 1
CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II Credits: 4
CHEM 201 - Science Seminar Credits: 1
OR
BIO 201 - Science Seminar Credits: 1
CHEM 261 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHEM 262 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 4
CHEM 332 - Analytical Chemistry Credits: 4
CHEM 342 - Biochemistry Credits: 4
OR
BIO 342 - Biochemistry Credits: 4
CHEM 355 - Physical Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHEM 356 - Physical Chemistry II Credits: 4
6 additional elective Chemistry hours. Up to 3 of these elective credits may be satisfied with hours based on internship, independent study and/or research.

One of the Following

One of the following courses must be taken during the senior year.

Total Credit Hours: 41

Specified Electives

The following courses must be taken as specified electives.

BIO 110 - Foundations of Biology Credits: 4
MATH 161 - Calculus I Credits: 4
MATH 162 - Calculus II Credits: 4
MATH 262 - Calculus III Credits: 4
PHYS 221 - General Physics I Credits: 4
PHYS 222 - General Physics II Credits: 4