Chemistry (BS)
BS graduates in chemistry work in laboratories developing pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, energy resources, solutions to environmental problems, and other areas of modern industry. A chemistry bachelor’s degree is also excellent preparation for professional schools of medicine or dentistry, especially with the increasing dependence of medical research and practice on knowledge of living systems at the molecular level. With the M.S. or Ph.D., a scientist can take responsibility for planning research and supervising laboratories. Excellent career opportunities are found in private industry, in government laboratories, and on college and university faculties.
Sequencing Requirements
Students considering a major in chemistry should take CHEM 113 and CHEM 216 during their first year. Interested majors with a high level of chemistry proficiency in high school, such as completing AP Chemistry in addition to a full year of chemistry, are strongly encouraged to enroll in CHEM 115, where laboratory and research skills are the primary focus. MATH 101 will be recommended by advisors for students in chemistry who may need to review basic mathematical concepts. By the middle of the junior year, students should have taken MATH 220 and PHYS 114 and PHYS 115.
Program Requirements
First Year
*Math 123 or BC Calculus is the equivalent of Math 120 + Math 121*
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year
CHEM 355: 8 semester hours
CHEM 390: required; 1 credit
300-level electives in chemistry include:
| CHEM 325 | Green Asymmetric Synthesis Laboratory | 2 |
| CHEM 341 | Advanced Analytical Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 343 | Advanced Topics in Modern Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 345 | Biochemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 346 | Advanced Organic Spectral Interpretation | 2 |
| CHEM 347 | Advanced Topics in Biochemistry | 4 |