Chemistry, Bachelor of Science
The major in chemistry provides courses and sequences leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. The program is designed to follow the criteria for baccalaureate degrees set forth by the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society. The program prepares students for professional employment after graduation and also provides strong academic and laboratory experiences for those who wish to pursue graduate degrees in chemistry or attend professional schools.
Students must meet the requirements listed in the Core Curriculum. Students must also complete a minimum of 49 semester hours of chemistry. All students are required to earn at least a grade of “C” in all chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics courses. All students are required to take the American Chemical Society standardized test in the courses for which the test is available. Students must also take the chemistry exit exam, the Major Field Test (MFT) during the senior year. A GPA of 2.25 and completion of CHEM 1211K and CHEM 1212K with a grade of ‘C’ or better is required to be a chemistry major. The chemistry major requires completion of required courses with a grade-point average of at least a 2.0.
Code | Title | Semester Hours |
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Core Curriculum for STEM Majors (MATH 1113 or 1211 required for Area A2) 1 | 43 | |
Area F: Courses Related to Major | ||
CHEM 1211K | Principles of Chemistry I | 4 |
CHEM 1212K | Principles of Chemistry II | 4 |
CHEM 2301K | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
CHEM 2302K | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
CHEM 2310 | Scientific Mathematics | 2 |
Area G: Major Requirements | ||
The Chemistry Major Course requirements, AREA G, include 45 credits in required courses and 15 hours of electives. | ||
BIOL 2107K | Principles of Biology I | 4 |
MATH 2212 | Calculus II | 4 |
CHEM 3151K | Quantitative Analysis I | 4 |
CHEM 3152K | Quantitative Analysis II | 4 |
CHEM 3221K | Physical Chemistry I | 4 |
CHEM 3222K | Physical Chemistry II | 4 |
CHEM 3231K | Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry I | 4 |
CHEM 3250K | Biochemistry I | 4 |
CHEM 4100K | Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
CHEM 4110 | Chemical Literature I | 1 |
CHEM 4111 | Junior Seminar | 1 |
CHEM 4120 | Senior Research I | 1 |
CHEM 4130K | Senior Research II | 3 |
PHYS 2100 | Computer Applications | 3 |
Electives | 15 | |
At least 3 of the elective credits must be non-science courses | ||
At least 6 of the elective credits must be 3000 level or higher Chemistry electives | ||
First-Year and Wellness Course Requirements Outside the Core | ||
ASU 1101 | First Year Experience: Pathways to Success | 1 |
HEDP, WELL | Health & Wellness Requirement 2 | 2 |
Total Semester Hours | 124 |
- 1
For students who take MATH 1211 the extra credit hour will be applied to elective hours in the degree program.
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The health & wellness requirement may be fulfilled by taking one - two (2) credit hour health or wellness course OR two one (1) credit hour health or wellness activity courses.
This program of study includes a number of fundamental courses in chemistry and allows for students with interests in additional disciplines to build a broad based curriculum. Students will be required to complete the same courses as in Area A through Area F of the B.S. in Chemistry degree program (ACS track). However, in Area G they will be allowed to take a minimum of 15 hours (at least 5 credits in 3000 level or higher) of electives from one other discipline based on that discipline’s minor requirements (e.g. Business or Biology) in place of the 15 hours of required electives which are primarily chemistry courses.
Code | Title | Semester Hours |
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Core Curriculum for STEM Majors (MATH 1113 or 1211 required for Area A2) 1 | 43 | |
Area F: Courses Related to Major | ||
CHEM 1211K | Principles of Chemistry I | 4 |
CHEM 1212K | Principles of Chemistry II | 4 |
CHEM 2301K | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
CHEM 2302K | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
CHEM 2310 | Scientific Mathematics | 2 |
Area G Major Courses | ||
BIOL 2107K | Principles of Biology I | 4 |
MATH 2212 | Calculus II | 4 |
CHEM 3151K | Quantitative Analysis I | 4 |
CHEM 3152K | Quantitative Analysis II | 4 |
CHEM 3221K | Physical Chemistry I | 4 |
CHEM 3222K | Physical Chemistry II | 4 |
CHEM 3231K | Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry I | 4 |
CHEM 3250K | Biochemistry I | 4 |
CHEM 4100K | Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
CHEM 4110 | Chemical Literature I | 1 |
CHEM 4111 | Junior Seminar | 1 |
CHEM 4120 | Senior Research I | 1 |
CHEM 4130K | Senior Research II | 3 |
PHYS 2100 | Computer Applications | 3 |
Minor chosen by student (15 hours) | 15 | |
First-Year and Wellness Course Requirements Outside the Core | ||
ASU 1101 | First Year Experience: Pathways to Success | 1 |
HEDP, WELL | Health & Wellness Requirement 1 | 2 |
Total Semester Hours | 124 |
- 1
For students who take MATH 1211 the extra credit hour will be applied to elective hours in the degree program.
- 2
The health & wellness requirement may be fulfilled by taking one - two (2) credit hour health or wellness course OR two one (1) credit hour health or wellness activity courses.
BS in Chemistry with a Biological Science Concentration
As a concentration within the Chemistry program, the Biological Chemistry option expands the field of career options for Chemistry and Biological Science students. The new concentration will better prepare students for professional schools, graduate studies and professional occupations such as Biochemist, Physician, Dentist, and Pharmacist. The BS in Chemistry with a Biological Science concentration includes the fundamental courses in Chemistry and Biological Science.
Code | Title | Semester Hours |
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Core Curriculum for STEM Majors (MATH 1113 or 1211 required for Area A2) 1 | 43 | |
Area F: Courses Related to Major | ||
CHEM 1211K | Principles of Chemistry I | 4 |
CHEM 1212K | Principles of Chemistry II | 4 |
BIOL 2107K | Principles of Biology I | 4 |
BIOL 2108K | Principles of Biology II | 4 |
CHEM 2310 | Scientific Mathematics | 2 |
Area G Major Courses | ||
CHEM 2301K | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
CHEM 2302K | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
BIOL 3300K | General Botany I | 4 |
BIOL 3101K | Environmental Biology | 4 |
BIOL 3333K | Microbiology and Applications | 4 |
BIOL 3501K | Principles of Genetics | 4 |
BIOL 4701K | Cell and Molecular Biology | 4 |
MATH 2212 | Calculus II | 4 |
CHEM 3151K | Quantitative Analysis I | 4 |
CHEM 3221K | Physical Chemistry I | 4 |
CHEM 3222K | Physical Chemistry II | 4 |
CHEM 3250K | Biochemistry I | 4 |
CHEM 4100K | Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
CHEM 4110 | Chemical Literature I | 1 |
CHEM 4120 & CHEM 4130K | Senior Research I and Senior Research II | 4 |
or BIOL 4001 & BIOL 4222K | Research and Independent Study I and Biology Senior Research | |
Electives | 3000 Level or Higher Chemistry or Biology Electives | 3 |
First-Year and Wellness Course Requirements Outside the Core | ||
ASU 1101 | First Year Experience: Pathways to Success | 1 |
HEDP, WELL | Health & Wellness Requirement 1 | 2 |
Total Semester Hours | 124 |
BS in Chemistry with a Forensic Science Concentration
As a concentration within the Chemistry program, the Forensic Chemistry option expands the field of career options for Chemistry and Forensic Science students. The program will prepare students for professional schools, graduate studies, crime laboratories and government jobs with agencies such as the GBI or FBI in the fields of Chemistry, Forensic Sciences, and Forensic Chemistry. The BS in Chemistry with a Forensic Science concentration includes the fundamental courses in Chemistry and Forensic Science, providing students with more options in the two disciplines.
Code | Title | Semester Hours |
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Core Curriculum for STEM Majors (MATH 1113 or 1211 required for Area A2) 1 | 43 | |
Area F: Courses Related to Major | ||
CHEM 1211K | Principles of Chemistry I | 4 |
CHEM 1212K | Principles of Chemistry II | 4 |
BIOL 2107K | Principles of Biology I | 4 |
FOSC 2100K | Intro to FOSC | 3 |
CHEM 2310 | Scientific Mathematics | 2 |
Area G Major Courses | ||
CHEM 2301K | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
CHEM 2302K | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
FOSC 2120K | Forensic Photography | 3 |
FOSC 2130K | Crime Scene Invst & Recon | 3 |
FOSC 3030 | Criminal Evidence and Court Procedure | 3 |
FOSC 3020K | Forensic Microscopy of Trace | 4 |
CHEM 3151K | Quantitative Analysis I | 4 |
CHEM 3152K | Quantitative Analysis II | 4 |
CHEM 3221K | Physical Chemistry I | 4 |
CHEM 3250K | Biochemistry I | 4 |
FOSC 4040K | Forensic Serology/DNA Tech I | 3 |
FOSC 4050K | Forensic Chemistry | 4 |
FOSC 4060K | SEM-EDAX of Trace Evidence | 3 |
FOSC 4090K | Controlled Substance/Toxicolog | 3 |
CHEM 4100K | Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
CHEM 4110 | Chemical Literature I | 1 |
CHEM 4120 | Senior Research I | 1 |
CHEM 4130K | Senior Research II | 3 |
Electives | 3000 Level or Higher Chemistry or Forensic Science Electives | 3 |
First-Year and Wellness Course Requirements Outside the Core | ||
ASU 1101 | First Year Experience: Pathways to Success | 1 |
HEDP, WELL | Health & Wellness Requirement 1 | 2 |
Total Semester Hours | 125 |