2023-2024 Course Catalog
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Code | Title | Credits |
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Degree Core Requirements | ||
CHEM 1004 | First Year Experience in Chemistry | 1 |
CHEM 1055 | General Chemistry for Chemistry Majors 1 | 4 |
CHEM 1056 | General Chemistry for Chemistry Majors 1 | 4 |
CHEM 1065 | General Chemistry for Chemistry Majors Lab 1,2,3 | 1 |
CHEM 1066 | General Chemistry for Chemistry Majors Lab 1,2,3 | 1 |
CHEM 2565 | Principles of Organic Chemistry 1,4 | 3 |
CHEM 2566 | Principles of Organic Chemistry 1,4 | 3 |
CHEM 2154 | Analytical Chemistry for Chemistry Majors 1 | 4 |
CHEM 2164 | Analytical Chemistry for Chemistry Majors Lab 1 | 1 |
Subtotal | 22 | |
Additional Course Requirements | ||
CHEM 2555 | Organic Synthesis and Techniques Lab 1,5 | 2 |
CHEM 2556 | Organic Synthesis and Techniques Lab 1,5 | 2 |
CHEM 2564 | Problem-Solving in Organic Chemistry | 1 |
CHEM 3004 | Bridge to the Future | 1 |
CHEM 4014 | Survey of Chemical Literature 1 | 1 |
Subtotal | 7 | |
Major Requirements 6 | ||
CHEM 2424 | Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry 1 | 3 |
CHEM 3615 & CHEM 3625 | Physical Chemistry and Physical Chemistry Laboratory 1 | 4 |
CHEM 3616 & CHEM 3626 | Physical Chemistry and Physical Chemistry Laboratory 1 | 4 |
CHEM 4114 | Instrumental Analysis 1 | 3 |
CHEM 4124 | Instrumental Analysis Laboratory 1 | 1 |
CHEM 4404 | Physical Inorganic Chemistry 1 | 3 |
CHEM 4414 | Inorganic Chemistry Lab 1 | 2 |
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Organic Chemistry of Polymers 1 | ||
Polymer and Surface Chemistry 1 | ||
Polysaccharide Chemistry 1,7 | ||
CHEM 4584 | Bioorganic Chemistry 1 | 3 |
MATH 2114 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
MATH 2204 | Introduction to Multivariable Calculus 1 | 3 |
MATH 2214 | Introduction to Differential Equations 1 | 3 |
Subtotal | 35 | |
Restricted Electives | ||
Students may choose any 3-credit, 4000-level course in CHEM, BCHM, or CHE for which applicable prerequisites are met. 8 | 3 | |
Subtotal | 3 | |
Free Electives | ||
Select remaining credit hours of free elective to fulfill 120 credit hour requirement | 4 | |
Subtotal | 4 | |
Pathways to General Education | ||
Pathways Concept 1 - Discourse | ||
ENGL 1105 | First-Year Writing (recommended; 1F) | 3 |
ENGL 1106 | First-Year Writing (recommended; 1F) | 3 |
Select three credits in Pathway 1a (advanced or applied writing or speaking courses) | 3 | |
Pathways Concept 2 - Critical Thinking in the Humanities | ||
Select six credits of Pathway 2 | 6 | |
Pathways Concept 3 - Reasoning in the Social Sciences | ||
Select six credits of Pathway 3 9 | 6 | |
Pathways Concept 4 - Reasoning in the Natural Sciences | ||
PHYS 2305 & PHYS 2306 | Foundations of Physics and Foundations of Physics 1 | 8 |
Pathways Concept 5 - Quantitative and Computational Thinking | ||
MATH 1225 & MATH 1226 | Calculus of a Single Variable and Calculus of a Single Variable (5F) 1 | 8 |
STAT 3005 | Statistical Methods (5A) 1,10 | 3 |
or STAT 3615 | Biological Statistics | |
Pathways Concept 6 - Critique and Practice in Design and the Arts | ||
Select three credits in Pathway 6d | 3 | |
Select three credits in Pathway 6a | 3 | |
Pathways Concept 7 - Critical Analysis of Identity and Equity in the United States | ||
Select three credits of Pathway 7 | 3 | |
Subtotal | 49 | |
Total Credits | 120 |
A course with prerequisites or co-requisites.
Prior credit for CHEM 1045 General Chemistry Laboratory may be substituted for CHEM 1065 General Chemistry for Chemistry Majors Lab.
Prior credit for CHEM 1046 General Chemistry Laboratory may be substituted for CHEM 1066 General Chemistry for Chemistry Majors Lab.
If a student has taken CHEM 2535 Organic Chemistry prior to adding a degree in chemistry, a minimum grade of “B” (3.0) or better is required to substitute CHEM 2535 Organic Chemistry as CHEM 2565 Principles of Organic Chemistry. If a student has taken CHEM 2536 Organic Chemistry prior to adding a degree in chemistry, a minimum grade of “B” (3.0) or better is required to substitute CHEM 2536 Organic Chemistry as CHEM 2566 Principles of Organic Chemistry.
Since CHEM 2545 Organic Chemistry Laboratory-CHEM 2546 Organic Chemistry Laboratory does not satisfy the prerequisite for CHEM 2556 Organic Synthesis and Techniques Lab (due to training on specific instrumentation), if a student adds a CHEM BS degree after completing CHEM 2545 Organic Chemistry Laboratory-CHEM 2546 Organic Chemistry Laboratory, two or more credits of CHEM 4994 Undergraduate Research may substitute for CHEM 2556 Organic Synthesis and Techniques Lab to meet the requirement.
MATH 1225 Calculus of a Single Variable−MATH 1226 Calculus of a Single Variable1 and PHYS 2305 Foundations of Physics−PHYS 2306 Foundations of Physics1 are also required of all Chemistry Majors within the B.S. Degree Program in Chemistry. These courses are listed in the Pathways to General Education section.
STAT 4604 Statistical Methods for Engineers may be substituted for (STAT 3005 Statistical Methods or STAT 3615 Biological Statistics).
Credit for CHEM 2164 Analytical Chemistry for Chemistry Majors Lab may be substituted for CHEM 3615 Physical Chemistry
PSYC 1004 Introductory Psychology and SOC 1004 Introductory Sociology are recommended for students contemplating careers in health sciences.
Students majoring in Chemistry within the B.S. Degree in Chemistry must select either STAT 3005 Statistical Methods1 or STAT 3615 Biological Statistics1.
This checksheet has no hidden prerequisites, although some of the courses listed are prerequisites for other courses. Please see your advisor or consult the Undergraduate Course Catalog for more information. Please note that Chemistry majors are expected to be “calculus-ready” upon the start of their curriculum.
Graduation requires completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours with a GPA of 2.0 or greater for all hours attempted. In addition, students must have an in-major GPA of 2.0 or greater counting all required chemistry courses and chemistry electives. The in-major CHEM GPA excludes Chemistry in Context (CHEM 1015 Chemistry in Context, CHEM 1016 Chemistry in Context, CHEM 1025 Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory, CHEM 1026 Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory), First-Year Experience (CHEM 1004 First Year Experience in Chemistry), and Chemistry Problem Solving Skills (CHEM 2984 Special Study). No more than 6 hours of CHEM 2974 Independent Study, CHEM 4974 Independent Study, and CHEM 4994 Undergraduate Research will be included in a student's in-major GPA.
Students who did not successfully complete at least two years of a single foreign, classical, or sign language during high school must successfully complete six credit hours of a single foreign, classical, or sign language at the college level. Courses taken to meet this requirement do not count toward the hours required for graduates. Please consult the Undergraduate Catalog for details.
Upon having attempted 72 credits, student must have completed
Code | Title | Credits |
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CHEM 1055 | General Chemistry for Chemistry Majors | 4 |
CHEM 1056 | General Chemistry for Chemistry Majors | 4 |
CHEM 1065 | General Chemistry for Chemistry Majors Lab | 1 |
CHEM 1066 | General Chemistry for Chemistry Majors Lab | 1 |
CHEM 1004 | First Year Experience in Chemistry | 1 |
CHEM 2565 | Principles of Organic Chemistry | 3 |
CHEM 2566 | Principles of Organic Chemistry | 3 |
CHEM 2555 | Organic Synthesis and Techniques Lab | 2 |
CHEM 2556 | Organic Synthesis and Techniques Lab | 2 |
PHYS 2305 | Foundations of Physics | 4 |
PHYS 2306 | Foundations of Physics | 4 |
MATH 1225 | Calculus of a Single Variable | 4 |
MATH 1226 | Calculus of a Single Variable | 4 |
Chemistry majors must maintain an in-major GPA of 2.0. If a chemistry major fails to meet this requirement for one academic term the student will be placed on Policy 91 (Satisfactory Progress Towards Degree) probation. Failure to meet the standard for two consecutive semesters will result in a Policy 91 suspension.
Chemistry majors must earn a grade of “C” or better in CHEM 1055 General Chemistry for Chemistry Majors, CHEM 1056 General Chemistry for Chemistry Majors, and CHEM 2565 Principles of Organic Chemistry.
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