Chemistry Major, B.A.

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

Concentrations

Required Courses and Recommended Course Sequence

First Semester

CHM 113 - Elements and Compounds Lab Credits: 1
CHM 115 - Elements and Compounds Credits: 3
ENG 101 - Composition Credits: 4
FYF 101 - First-Year Foundations Credits: 3
MTH 111 - Calculus I Credits: 4

Total Credits: 15

Second Semester

CHM 114 - The Chemical Reaction Lab Credits: 1
CHM 116 - The Chemical Reaction Credits: 3
CHM 190 - Freshmen Seminar Credits: 1
CS 125 - Computer Science I Credits: 4
MTH 112 - Calculus II Credits: 4
HST 101 - The Historical Foundations of The Modern World Credits: 3

Total Credits: 16

Third Semester

CHM 231 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 3
CHM 233 - Organic Chemistry I Lab Credits: 1
PHY 201 - General Physics I Credits: 3
PHY 204 - General Physics I Lab Credits: 1
Area III requirement Credits: 3
PHL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3
Concentration Area or Minor Course Credits: 3

Total Credits: 17

Fourth Semester

CHM 232 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 3
CHM 234 - Organic Chemistry II Lab Credits: 1
CHM 246 - Analytical Chemistry Lab Credits: 1
CHM 248 - Analytical Chemistry Credits: 3
CHM 291 - Ethical Responsibilities in Modern Science Credits: 1
PHY 202 - General Physics II Credits: 3
PHY 204 - General Physics I Lab Credits: 1

Total Credits: 13

Fifth Semester

CHM 341 - Instrumental Methods for Chemical Analysis Credits: 3
CHM 343 - Instrumental Methods for Chemical Analysis Lab Credits: 1
Concentration Area or Minor Course Credits: 3
Concentration Area or Minor Course Credits: 3
ENG 120 - Introduction to Literature and Culture Credits: 3
Area III or Area IV requirement Credits: 3

Total Credits: 16

Sixth Semester

CHM 322 - Inorganic Chemistry Credits: 3
CHM 355 - Physical Chemistry for Life Sciences Credits: 4
CHM 357 - Physical Chemistry for Life Sciences Lab Credits: 1
CHM 365 - Medical Biochemistry Credits: 4
CHM 390 - Junior Seminar Credits: 1
Concentration Area or Minor Courses Credits: 3

Total Credits: 16

Seventh Semester

CHM 363 - Biochemistry Laboratory Credits: 1
CHM 391 - Senior Research I Credits: 2
Major Elective Credits: 3 +
Concentration Area or Minor Course Credits: 3
Area III or Area IV requirement Credits: 3
Free Elective Credits: 3 *

Total Credits: 15

Eighth Semester

CHM 323 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Lab Credits: 1
CHM 392 - Senior Research II Credits: 2
Major Elective Credits: 3 +
Concentration Area or Minor Courses Credits: 3
Concentration Area or Minor Courses Credits: 3
Free elective Credits: 3 *

Total Credits: 15

Total Credits: 113

*All B.A. chemistry majors must also complete the required courses for their specific concentration or minor area of study which include: Art, Business, Computer Science,Education, Forensic Science, Pre-Medical Studies, and Sustainability. Students must work with their advisors to verify completion of the requirements. +B.A. students may, with the selection of the correct major electives have their degree certified by the American Chemical Society.