BS Degree in Chemistry

The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in chemistry is appropriate for students preparing for graduate school in chemistry or biochemistry, or for a career as a professional chemist.  It involves more theoretical background and more laboratory work in chemistry than the B. A. degree.  The B. S. degree in chemistry requires 124 semester hours credit, including 45 hours of Basic Studies and the following requirements.  The average (mean) taken to complete this degree is 50 months.  Factors that contribute to taking more than 44 months include working part-time, repeating courses, and improper schedule planning.   Advisors can help you avoid these problems.
General Chemistry CHM   101-102 4-4
General Chemistry Laboratory CHML  101-102 0-0
Organic Chemistry CHM   211-212 3-3
Organic Chemistry Laboratory CHML  211-212 1-1
Introduction to Chemical Research CHM   250 1
Quantitative Analysis CHM   235 2
Quantitative Analysis Laboratory CHML  235 2
Advanced Techniques of Organic Chemistry CHM   312 2
Advanced Techniques of Organic Chemistry Laboratory CHML  312 2
Physical Chemistry CHM   321-420 4-3
Physical Chemistry Laboratory CHML 321-420 1-1
Biochemistry CHM   365 3
Analytical Chemistry and Laboratory CHM   435 4
Analytical Chemistry Laboratory CHML 435 2
Inorganic Chemistry CHM   445 3
Inorganic Synthesis CHML 445 1
Senior Seminar CHM 495 1
Calculus MAT   161-162 4-4
Multivariate Calculus, Differential Equations MAT  261,361 or 335 4-3
Physics PHY   201-202, or 101, 102, and 201 4-4
Biology BIO   201 4
plus three hours from the following:
Computational Chemistry CHM   425 3
Physical Organic Chemistry CHM   415 3
Biochemistry II CHM   466 3
Biochemical Techniques and Instrumentation CHM   467 2
Industrial and Polymer Chemistry CHM   485 3
Medicinal Chemistry CHM   417 3
DIS Research (incl. formal oral & written reports) CHM   491 3
Honors in Chemistry (3 hours) CHM   499 3

A minimum GPA of 2.0 on all chemistry courses counted toward the B. S. degree is required for graduation.

Suggestions: Students should arrange their work so as to take CHM 321-420 in the junior year.  Two years of German are recommended.

Endorsement:  This degree is certified by the American Chemical Society.

Option 1. General. 76 hours.  Three hours from the following: CHM 415, 417, 425, 466, 467, 478, 485, 491, and 499.  If 491 or 499 is used, the student must take a total of 3 credit hours in 491 and may count only 3 of the 6 credit hours taken as 499 for credit toward the major.

Option 2. Biochemistry. 81 hours. CHM 466, 467, and 3 hours from the following: BIO 325, 436, CHM 491 or CHM 499.  For either CHM 491 or 499 the subject matter must be biochemical in focus, and a comprehensive written report is required.

 

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