Chemistry (B.S.)

The B.S. Chemistry Major is designed for students intending to pursue professional careers in the chemical industry, graduate work in chemistry, or other fields that require a strong chemistry background with a foundation in all five of the major subdisciplines of chemistry. This major is also appropriate for students intending to pursue careers in medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, secondary school teaching, industrial sales, or other fields that require a solid chemistry background, and who want a more developed major than that offered by the B.A. Chemistry Major.

Major Requirements

Required:

8 from:
CHEM 110 - General Chemistry I
CHEM 111 - General Chemistry II
CHEM 260 - Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 261 - Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 270 - Analytical Chemistry
CHEM 340 - Biochemistry I
CHEM 350 - Physical Chemistry I /CHEM 352 Physical Chemistry Laboratory
CHEM 470 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
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2 from:
MATH 110 - Calculus I
MATH 111 - Calculus II
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2 from:
PHYS 110 C - General Physics for Physical Science Majors I
PHYS 111 C - General Physics for Physical Science Majors II
or 2 from:
PHYS 115 - Principles of Physics I
PHYS 116 - Principles of Physics II
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Electives:

1 from:
CHEM 341 - Biochemistry II
CHEM 351 - Physical Chemistry II
CHEM 460 - Instrumental Analysis
CHEM 490 - Independent Study
CHEM 491 - Directed Readings

Learning Objectives

The Chemistry Major seeks to provide students with experiences that enable them to:

achieve a solid foundation in major areas of chemistry (Organic, Analytical, Physical, Inorganic and Biochemistry), such that they understand and can apply the fundamental laws and theories of chemistry in the various sub-disciplines and understand the central role of chemistry in the sciences.
understand the relationship between molecular properties and macroscopic behavior by providing them with the skill to use chemical and mathematical symbols and equations to represent the behavior of matter at the macroscopic, molecular and atomic levels.
exercise critical discernment of the key features of chemical problems and apply knowledge and judgement to solve such problems, including the design and execution of experiments and computations involving the synthesis of molecules and characterization of chemical properties and phenomena via experimental and computational techniques using modern instrumentation and computer technologies.
communicate effectively, including accessing and using major information sources of the discipline, conveying (orally and in writing) the results of scientific inquiry in a clear and professionally acceptable manner, and working cooperatively with others in team settings.
prepare for professional attainment.