Chemistry Degrees

A major or minor in Chemistry are offered in the Chemistry department. The major program will prepare students for graduate school, careers in the health professions, or employment in relevant professions. Course selections to advance the student toward these goals are made with the help of the student's advisor.

                               

BS in Chemistry: The student majoring in Chemistry must complete CHEM 121, 122, 221, 222, 230, 321, 322, 450, 490, 491, and 6 hours from CHEM 370, 380, 420, 431, or 440; MATH 170 and 171; PHYS 201 and 202, or 241 and 242.

The student majoring in Chemistry with a concentration in Biochemistry must complete BIO 105, 206, and 307; CHEM 121, 122, 221, 222, 230, 321, 370, 450, 490, and 491; MATH 170; PHYS 201 and 202 or 241 and 242.

The student majoring in Chemistry pursuing the ACS certified degree must complete CHEM 121, 122, 221, 222, 230, 321, 322, 420, 450, 490, 491, 380 or 431, and 3 hours from CHEM 370, 380, 431, or 440; MATH 170 and 171; PHYS 201 and 202, or 241 and 242. Students are required to have 500 laboratory hours.

 

Minor in Chemistry: The Chemistry minor consists of CHEM 121, 122, 221, 222, 230, and one additional course from the following: CHEM 321, 370, 420, 450.