Chemistry (B.S.)

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Requirements

To earn the major in chemistry a student will complete one of the three concentrations below while maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 within the major. Students double-majoring in chemistry and another science major such as biology or physics should consult with the Chemistry Department chair for specific requirements since some courses taken in one major program may satisfy requirements in the other major. Students completing the chemistry major are waived from the NSM 202 core course requirement.

Professional Concentration

Requirements for the professional concentration include:

CHE 100 - Introductory Seminar in Chemistry Credits: 0
CHE 111 - Principles of Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHE 112 - Principles of Chemistry II Credits: 4
CHE 211 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHE 212 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 4
CHE 311 - Quantitative Analysis Credits: 4
CHE 312 - Instrumental Analysis Credits: 4
CHE 315 - Physical Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHE 316 - Physical Chemistry II Credits: 4
CHE 391 - Junior Seminar I Credits: 0
CHE 392 - Junior Seminar II Credits: 0
CHE 411 - Inorganic Chemistry Credits: 4
CHE 491 - Senior Seminar I Credits: 1
CHE 492 - Senior Seminar II Credits: 1
MAT 121 - Calculus I Credits: 4
MAT 122 - Calculus II Credits: 4
PHY 121 - Introductory Physics I Credits: 4
PHY 122 - Introductory Physics II Credits: 4

Eight additional credits from the following:

CHE 341 - Biochemistry Credits: 4
CHE 371 - Selected Topics in Chemistry I Credits: 2
CHE 372 - Selected Topics in Chemistry II Credits: 2
CHE 471 - Research I Credits: 1-4
CHE 472 - Research II Credits: 1-4
or approved courses in any science or mathematics at the 200 level or higher.

Biochemistry Concentration

Requirements for the biochemistry concentration include:

CHE 100 - Introductory Seminar in Chemistry Credits: 0
CHE 111 - Principles of Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHE 112 - Principles of Chemistry II Credits: 4
CHE 211 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHE 212 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 4
CHE 311 - Quantitative Analysis Credits: 4
CHE 312 - Instrumental Analysis Credits: 4
CHE 315 - Physical Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHE 341 - Biochemistry Credits: 4
CHE 391 - Junior Seminar I Credits: 0
CHE 392 - Junior Seminar II Credits: 0
CHE 491 - Senior Seminar I Credits: 1
CHE 492 - Senior Seminar II Credits: 1
BIO 150 - Biology I: Cells and Genetics Credits: 4
BIO 316 - Modern Genetics Credits: 4 or
BIO 321 - Molecular Cell Biology Credits: 4
MAT 121 - Calculus I Credits: 4
MAT 122 - Calculus II Credits: 4
PHY 121 - Introductory Physics I Credits: 4
PHY 122 - Introductory Physics II Credits: 4

Eight additional credits from the following:

BIO 316 - Modern Genetics Credits: 4 or
BIO 321 - Molecular Cell Biology Credits: 4 (whichever not used above)
BIO 312 - Animal Physiology Credits: 4
BIO 314 - Microbiology Credits: 4
BIO 320 - Cancer Biology Credits: 2
CHE 320 - Biomembranes Credits: 4
CHE 322 - Molecular Modeling for Life Sciences Credits: 2
CHE 323 - Quantum Chemistry Modeling Credits: 2
Approved CHE37X course
Approved research project
Approved BIO371 course (e.g. Nutritional Biochemistry)

Health Professions Concentration

Chemistry is a popular choice of major for students entering medicine or other health professions. Focusing study on the subdiscipline of biochemistry can be very helpful in understanding the molecular basis of areas such as drug action and disease mechanism, and would be recommended for a student interested in this level of detail. Chemistry is a math-intensive and exacting science appropriate for students pursuing premedical, predental and prepharmacy interests.

Students interested in a career in health professions should complete the requirements for either the professional or biochemistry concentration above plus declare a health professions concentration. Specific requirements for different health professions tracks are listed under the Health Professions Program in the catalog. Biochemistry may be substituted for Inorganic Chemistry. Contact Prof. Irv Levy, Chemistry Department or Dr. Craig Story, Director of Health Professions, for additional information.

Chemistry with Middle School or Secondary Education Double Major

Students pursuing licensure in middle school or secondary education and chemistry will substitute CHE 341 - Biochemistry for CHE 411 - Inorganic Chemistry , and may use specific education courses (12 credits) to satisfy the requirement of eight credits of chemistry electives for the professional concentration. See Chemistry and Education Department chairs for other required courses.