This major prepares students for graduate school, medical school, or employment in the chemical or pharmaceutical industry and is approved by the American Chemical Society. It includes required CHE courses and a group of required Math and Science courses. Students interested in Forensic Science are urged to view the requirements of that major's BS program.
Major Completion Summary
Major Completion Summary
Requirement |
Credits |
University Core Requirements |
44-55 |
Major Requirements |
68-70 |
Open Electives |
10-16 |
Total Credits |
128 |
University Core Requirements (44-55 Credits)
See complete University Core requirements.
Includes many of the major's required Math and Science courses if taken to satisfy Core Foundation and Area requirements.
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
1 | 44-55 |
Total Credits | 44-55 |
Major Requirements (68-70 Credits)
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
CHE 111 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
CHE 112 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
CHE 200 | Mathematical Methods for Physical Chemistry | 4 |
CHE 221 | Analytical Methods and Techniques | 4 |
CHE 223 | Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
CHE 224 | Organic Chemistry II | 5 |
CHE 301 | Physical Chemistry I | 4 |
CHE 302 | Physical Chemistry II | 4 |
CHE 326 | Biochemistry | 4 |
CHE 330 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | 4 |
CHE 331 | Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
CHE 340 | Polymer Chemistry | 3 |
CHE 392 | Chemistry Seminar I | 1 |
CHE 480 | Research in Chemistry | 3 |
CHE 492 | Chemistry Seminar II | 1 |
| 3-4 |
| Advanced Organic Chemistry | |
| | |
BIO 102 | General Biology II | 4 |
MAT 132 | Calculus II | 4 |
PHY 111 | General Physics I | 4 |
PHY 112 | General Physics II | 4 |
| 3-4 |
| Quantum Chemistry | |
| Green Chemistry | |
| Advanced Biochemistry | |
| Spectroscopy, Theory and Practice | |
| Advanced Biophysical Chemistry: Membrane Transport and Ionic Channels | |
Total Credits | 76-78 |
Open Electives (10-16 Credits)
Course List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
1 | 10-16 |
Total Credits | 10-16 |