Majors: B.A. or B.S. in Chemistry; B.S. in General Science/Chemistry

Minors: Chemistry

As a Chemistry major, you will be afforded an education that attempts to impart scientific competence, knowledge of scientific methodology and an understanding of the relationship of science to society. The Department of Natural Sciences, which administers the Chemistry major, strives to develop your basic skills in critical thinking, problem solving and communication. By studying Chemistry, you will be prepared for a wide variety of career paths including: graduate education in fields such as biology, chemical engineering or environmental science; professional studies in the medical, dental or veterinary sciences; or employment in government, industry, research, or education.

Requirements for the B.A. or B.S. in Chemistry
The major in Chemistry requires the successful completion of 34 to 37 semester hours in Chemistry, 8 semester hours in Physics, 3 semester hours in Computer Information Systems and 8 semester hours in Calculus.

C 101, 102 General Chemistry I, II 8 s.h.
C 201, 202 Organic Chemistry I, II 8 s.h.
C 331 Quantitative Analysis 5 s.h.
C 333 Instrumental Analysis 5 s.h.
C 430 Physical Chemistry 4 s.h.
C 490 Independent Study of Topics 3 s.h.

Choose 2 of the following three courses:
C 351 Coordination Chemistry 3 s.h.
C 362 Biochemistry 3 s.h.
ES 400 Environmental Assessment 4 s.h.

Also take:
P 211, 212 General Physics I, II 8 s.h.
CS 218 lntro. to Microcomputer Applications or any programming course 3 s.h.
M 181, 182 Calculus I, II 8 s.h.

The B.A. and the B.S. in Chemistry require completion of the General All College Requirements.  The B.A. requires students to demonstrate knowledge of at least one foreign language at the intermediate level.