2022-2023 Academic Catalog

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2022-2023 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Chemistry B.S.

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Chemistry is the study of the structure, composition, and properties of matter. It includes the changes that matter undergoes, the rate of change, and the energy involved in those changes. Chemistry has a direct bearing on every aspect of our modern society.

Employment

Chemical research, graduate school, teaching, environmental chemistry, medical school, dental school, pharmacy, optometry, medical technology, industrial hygiene, and industrial chemistry.

Degree Awarded

Bachelor of Science

Major Requirements: 52 credit hours

BIOL 101 - Cellular and Molecular Biology & Lab 4 Credit Hours
CHEM 101 - General Chemistry 1 & Lab 5 Credit Hours
CHEM 102 - General Chemistry 2 & Lab 5 Credit Hours
CHEM 201 - Organic Chemistry 1 & Lab 5 Credit Hours
CHEM 202 - Organic Chemistry 2 & Lab 5 Credit Hours
CHEM 250 - Analytical Chemistry 1 & Lab 4 Credit Hours
CHEM 251 - Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis & Lab 4 Credit Hours
CHEM 470 - Biochemistry I & Lab 4 Credit Hours
MATH 201 - Calculus 1 5 Credit Hours
MATH 270 - Statistics 3 Credit Hours
PHYS 101 - General Physics 1 & Lab 4 Credit Hours
PHYS 102 - General Physics 2 & Lab 4 Credit Hours

Choose One Area of Concentration (Required):

Chemistry Concentration: 18 credit hours

CHEM 301 - Physical Chemistry 1 3 Credit Hours
CHEM 302 - Physical Chemistry 2 & Lab 4 Credit Hours
CHEM 460 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3 Credit Hours
MATH 202 - Calculus 2 5 Credit Hours
MATH 203 - Calculus 3 3 Credit Hours

Forensic Science Concentration: 17 credit hours

BIOL 102 - Biological Diversity and Design & Lab 4 Credit Hours
BIOL 450 - Genetics & Lab 4 Credit Hours
CRMJ 235 - Criminal Procedure 3 Credit Hours
FORS 101 - Introduction to Forensic Science 3 Credit Hours
PHIL 180 - Introduction to Ethics 3 Credit Hours

Health Professions Concentration: 18 credit hours

BIOL 102 - Biological Diversity and Design & Lab 4 Credit Hours
BIOL 370 - Human Anatomy and Lab 4 Credit Hours
BIOL 375 - Human Physiology and Lab 4 Credit Hours
CHEM 301 - Physical Chemistry 1 3 Credit Hours
CHEM 460 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3 Credit Hours

Recommended Electives for Health Professions Concentration (Not Required):

BIOL 270 - Microbiology & Lab 4 Credit Hours
BIOL 450 - Genetics & Lab 4 Credit Hours
HLSC 410 - Pre-Health Professions Shadowing 1 Credit Hours

Total Major Requirements: 69-70 credit hours

Total Degree Requirements: 124 credit hours

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