Chemistry Major

Description

Chemistry is the study of the world around us through the lens of atoms and molecules. The study of chemistry includes chemical and physical properties, reactions, kinetics, thermodynamics, and analytical and computational methods. These are accomplished through both theoretical and hands-on experiences.

The chemistry major gives students a strong foundation in chemical knowledge and experimentation in preparation for either industry or advanced studies. Recent graduates have continued their careers in numerous ways including earning advanced degrees at graduate school, starting careers in the chemical industry, and working at various government agencies. A subset of chemistry majors decide to begin their teaching careers by earning a minor in secondary education; often these students begin teaching the semester after they graduate.

Required (54 credits):

• CHE 1103 - General Chemistry I: Structure and Bonding
• CHE 1001 - General Chemistry I Lab
• CHE 1104 - General Chemistry II: Chemical Reactivity
• CHE 1002 - General Chemistry II Lab
• CHE 2206 - Bioinorganic Chemistry
• CHE 2006 - Bioinorganic Chemistry Lab
• CHE 2208 - Bioanalytical Chemistry
• CHE 2008 - Bioanalytical Chemistry Lab
• CHE 2217 - Organic Chemistry I
• CHE 2017 - Organic Chemistry I Lab
• CHE 2218 - Organic Chemistry II
• CHE 2018 - Organic Chemistry II Lab
• CHE 3205 - The Chemical Literature #
• CHE 3307 - Physical Chemistry for Bio
• CHE 3007 - Physical Chemistry I Lab
• CHE 4493 - Chemistry Seminar #
• CHE 4498 - Independent Studies in Chemistry
• One additional Chemistry (CHE) course at the 2000 or 3000 level
• MAT 1117 - Calculus I

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• Two Course Physics Sequence:

• PHY 1104 - Introductory Physics I and PHY 1004 Introductory Physics I Lab OR
• PHY 1114 - General Physics I and PHY 1014 General Physics I Lab

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• PHY 1105 - Introductory Physics II and PHY 1005 Introductory Physics II Lab OR
• PHY 1115 - General Physics II and PHY 1015 General Physic II Lab

Departmental Writing Requirement:

The Department of Chemistry extends writing throughout the major. Students majoring in Chemistry are required to take two required writing intensive courses as noted with the # symbol.

Total Program Hours: 54

Required Additional Course for Pre-Professional (Medical, Dental, Veterinary etc.)

• BIO 1111 - Principles of Biology

Requirements for Departmental Honors

Honors in Chemistry will be awarded to graduating seniors who have earned at least a 3.50 grade point average in all courses required for the particular major, who have performed an independent laboratory research project (including a written paper and an oral presentation concerning the project), and who are recommended by the Department.

Secondary Teacher Certification

Please see Chemistry teacher certification requirements under Programs: Education minor (secondary) for Chemistry major.