The department offers baccalaureate majors in chemistry and in physical science. A minor in chemistry is also offered.
4-Year Plans
To make your path to graduation a little easier, a 4-year plan for students planning to major in Chemistry has been created:
2012-2013 4-Year Plans
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
2011-2012 4-Year Plans
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Degree Requirements
Course of Study for a B.S. Major in Chemistry
Program Coordinator: Dr. Joe DeLay
For a complete listing of requirements for graduation, see Academics: "Degree/Graduation Requirements."
I. General Education Requirements
| 49 hours |
(Listed in this catalog under Academics: "General Education Display.")
Limit II. C. Quantitative Reasoning to MAT 122 Analytics and Calculus I
Limit III. B. Chemistry or Physical Science to PHS 211 Physics for Science
and Engineering I |
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II. Major Requirements
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| CHE 121/122 | General Chemistry I & II | 6 hours |
| CHE 121L/122L | General Chemistry I & II Labs | 2 |
| CHE 221 | Analytical Chemistry | 4 |
| CHE 222 | Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
| CHE 321/322 | Organic Chemistry I & II (W) | 8 |
| CHE 331 | Biochemistry I (W) | 4 |
| CHE 400 | Chemistry Seminar (W) | 1 |
| CHE 421/422 | Physical Chemistry I & II | 8 |
| MAT 223 | Analytics and Calculus II | 4 |
| MAT 345 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHS 212 | Physics for Science and Engineering II (W)* | 4 |
| CHE | Upper Division Chemistry* | 9 |
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| | *Students may substitute MAT 224 Analytics and Calculus III
or upper-division mathematics courses for up to 4 of the
required 9 additional credit hours. Students may also use
CHE 498 or HON 498 Independent Study (must be chemistry
related) for up to 3 of the required 9 additional credit hours. |
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| III. Additional Requirements |
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| Math/Science Course for B.S. Degree | 3-4 hours |
| IV. Electives (including additional Bible) | 16-17 hours |
Requirements for Teacher Licensure in Chemistry
1. Completion of the course of study for a B.S. major in Chemistry as outlined above.
2. Required professional education courses (see School of Education entry).