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Chemistry Major (B.S.)

The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry major is designed for students with a serious interest in a rigorous and challenging program, especially for those students who plan to continue to medical, dental and veterinary school and master's and Ph.D. programs.

Major Requirements

67-69 credits

Chemistry Core (28 credits)

Complete the following courses and any associated labs.

CHEM-1011General Chemistry I

4 credits
CHEM-1012General Chemistry II

4 credits
CHEM-2050Analytical Chemistry I

4 credits
CHEM-3011Organic Chemistry I

4 credits
CHEM-3012Organic Chemistry II

4 credits
CHEM-4061Physical Chemistry: Quantum Chem

4 credits
CHEM-4062Physical Chem II: Thermodyn & Kinet

4 credits

Mathematics and Physics Support Courses (20 credits)

MATH-1075Single Variable Calculus

4 credits
MATH-2075Multivariable Calculus

4 credits
MATH-3050Differential Equations

4 credits
PHYS-2071Analytical Physics I

4 credits
PHYS-2072Analytical Physics II

4 credits

Chemistry Electives (6-8 credits)

Complete two of the following courses and any associated labs (6-8 credits). Students completing CHEM-4020 Biochemistry are required to complete CHEM-4020L Biochemistry Laboratory.

CHEM-2020Introduction to Functional Materials

4 credits
CHEM-3050Analytical Chemistry II

4 credits
CHEM-4020Biochemistry

3 credits
CHEM-4020LBiochemistry Laboratory

1 credit
CHEM-4063Introduction to Computational Chemistry

2 credits

Science and Mathematics Electives (8 credits)

Complete two of the following courses and any associated labs.

BIOL-2201Molecules to Cells

4 credits
BIOL-2202Organismal Biology

4 credits
CSCI-1040Computer Science I: Intro to Comp Sci

4 credits
CSCI-2025Data Manipulation and Visualization

4 credits
CSCI-2040Computer Science II: Data Structures

4 credits
ENVS-1060Physical Geography

4 credits
ENVS-1070Physical Geology

4 credits
ENVS-3070Geomorphology

4 credits
MATH-2025Multiple Regression Analysis

4 credits
MATH-2080Introduction to Proofs and Discrete Math

4 credits
MATH-3025Probability and Mathematical Statistics

4 credits
MATH-3060Linear Algebra

4 credits
PHYS-3010Theoretical Mechanics

4 credits
PHYS-3020Thermal Physics

4 credits
PHYS-3030Electricity and Magnetism

4 credits
PHYS-4000Quantum Physics

4 credits

Professional and Research Experience (4 credits)

Complete 4 credits from the following courses. Internships must be approved by the Chemistry Department chair.

CHEM-3996Chemistry Research

1-2 credits
CHEM-4994Independent Study

1-4 credits
CHEM-4996Chemistry Research

1-4 credits
INTR-4997Internship

1-4 credits

Capstone (1 credit)

CHEM-4990Chemistry Capstone

1 credit

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this major, students will be able to:

  1. Have broad exposure and training in the theory and application of current chemical and scientific techniques and methodologies;
  2. Design and carry out scientific experiments to test hypotheses and theories using skills in problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical reasoning;
  3. Clearly communicate the results of scientific work in oral, written, and electronic formats to both scientists and the public at large;
  4. Understand how to act ethically when collecting, analyzing, and presenting experimental data; and
  5. Demonstrate an understanding of chemistry as an interdisciplinary subject and gain experience as members of an interdisciplinary, problem-solving team.