Chemistry Major, BS

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The bachelor of science major is designed for students who plan a career in chemistry or related fields. The program prepares students for further study in graduate programs, or to enter the workplace directly. The BS degree is certified by the American Chemical Society if the nine department-approved electives come from a designated set of upper-division courses within chemistry. Consult your major advisor about department-approved electives.

Students are recommended to take MATH 273 before taking CHEM 381.

BS Chemistry Core Requirements

General Chemistry and Laboratory: Credits 15

CHEM 181 - General Chemistry I Credits: (4)
CHEM 181LAB - General Chemistry Laboratory I Credits: (1)
CHEM 182 - General Chemistry II Credits: (4)
CHEM 182LAB - General Chemistry Laboratory II Credits: (1)
CHEM 183 - General Chemistry III Credits: (4)
AND CHEM 183LAB - General Chemistry Laboratory III Credits: (1)
OR CHEM 193LAB - General Chemistry III Honors Laboratory Credits: (1)

Organic Chemistry: Credits 13

CHEM 361 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: (3)
CHEM 361LAB - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Credits: (2)
CHEM 362 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: (3)
CHEM 363 - Organic Chemistry III Credits: (3)
CHEM 363LAB - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II Credits: (2)

Total Core Credits: 28

Required Courses

Chemistry Major, BS

BS Chemistry Core Requirements

General Chemistry and Laboratory: Credits 15

Organic Chemistry: Credits 13

Total Core Credits: 28

Required Courses

Quantitative Analysis Credits: 5

Chemistry Credits: 14

Physical Chemistry Credits: 15

Introductory Physics or General Physics Credits: 15

Calculus Credits: 15

Department-approved electives Credits: 9

Total Credits: 101

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