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:

7 from:
CHEM 110 - General Chemistry I
CHEM 111 - General Chemistry II
CHEM 260 - Organic Chemistry I / CHEM 262 - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
CHEM 261 - Organic Chemistry II / CHEM 263 - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
CHEM 270 - Analytical Chemistry / CHEM 272 - Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
CHEM 350 - Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics /CHEM 352 Physical Chemistry Laboratory or CHEM 351 Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics and Kinetics and CHEM 352 Physical Chemistry Laboratory
CHEM 460 - Instrumental Analysis
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2 CHEM electives from:
CHEM 490 - Independent Study
CHEM 340 - Biochemistry I /CHEM 342 Biochemistry I Laboratory
CHEM 350 - Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics or CHEM 351 - Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics and Kinetics
CHEM 370 - Inorganic Chemistry /CHEM 372 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
CHEM 341 - Biochemistry II
CHEM 495 - Internship
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2 MATH cognates from:
MATH 110 - Calculus I
MATH 111 - Calculus II
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2 PHYS cognates from:
PHYS 110 C - General Physics I
PHYS 111 C - General Physics for Physical Science Majors II
or from:
PHYS 115 - Principles of Physics I
PHYS 116 - Principles of Physics II
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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.

Note(s):

Recommendations. Students should consult with their academic advisors and the chemistry faculty if they are interested in obtaining an American Chemical Society Certified Major.

The American Chemical Society has adopted a set of standards for undergraduate training in chemistry. In addition to the courses required of all majors, students seeking certification must complete the following courses: CHEM 350 or CHEM 351 , CHEM 460 / CHEM 462 , CHEM 490 and recommends the following MATH courses: MATH 210 MATH 270 MATH 280