Chemistry Major - American Chemical Society Specialization

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. Compared to the standard chemistry major, the American Chemical Society (ACS) specialization is a more rigorous curriculum. Students must complete more courses including Biochemistry and Calculus 2.

The chemistry major with ACS specialization gives students a strong foundation in chemical knowledge and experimentation in preparation for either industry or advanced studies. Students interested in the ACS specialization typically desire to do advanced schooling and have a firm background to do so.

Required (70 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 3205 - The Chemical Literature #
• CHE 3307 - Physical Chemistry for Bio
• CHE 3007 - Physical Chemistry I Lab
• CHE 3321 - Biochemistry I
• CHE 3021 - Biochemistry I Lab
• CHE 4493 - Chemistry Seminar #

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• BIO 1111 - Principles of Biology
• BIO 1101 - Principles of Biology I Lab
• MAT 1117 - Calculus I
• MAT 1118 - Calculus II

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• Physics sequence:

• PHY 1114 - General Physics I
• PHY 1014 - General Physics I Lab
• PHY 1115 - General Physics II
• PHY 1015 - General Physics II Lab
• Any four (4) additional 4-credit CHE courses, one of which can be chemical research for credit

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 Credit Hours: 70

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.