The Bachelor of Science program offers an engaging and rigorous hands-on education with multiple tracks available that prepare students for career in a variety of fields.
Develop the necessary building blocks for a career in chemistry and biochemistry in an environment designed to challenge you and grow your understanding through hands-on experience.
Students are challenged through hands-on projects and curriculum enhanced by professors who know their students personally. Chemistry majors will find opportunities to grow in their understanding of their chosen field and also be equipped to explore other areas.
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers the best chemistry education possible by maintaining an active and integrated research program by using modern laboratory experiences with current instrumentation, and by providing an inclusive, supportive, and professional environment which allows and encourages students to develop to their full potential.
This intensive program, approved by the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society, prepares students for graduate work in biochemistry and molecular biology, or careers in medicine. In addition to the core chemistry classes, students will fulfill additional advanced coursework specified by the American Chemical Society.
This program is approved by the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society. A printer-friendly list of ACS Biochemistry courses is available.
With a rigorous curriculum approved by the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society, this track provides intensive preparation for the student who desires to pursue graduate work in chemistry, enter the field of industrial chemistry, or study chemical engineering. In addition to the core chemistry classes, students will fulfill additional advanced coursework specified by the American Chemical Society.
This program is approved by the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society. A printer-friendly version for ACS Chemistry courses is available.
A curriculum for the student who plans graduate work in Physical Chemistry or Chemical Physics. A printer-friendly list of Chemical Physics courses is available.
This track is geared primarily toward students who plan to seek employment in the field of chemistry immediately upon graduation. A printer-friendly list of Chemistry/Career courses is available.
The Chemistry/Medical Sciences track is designed for the student who plans to continue their education in a professional school of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, or other health field.
With careful scheduling, all required science and mathematics courses can be completed in 3 years, leaving the fourth year to take those advanced courses best suited to the chosen professional school. A printer-friendly list of Chemistry/Medical Sciences courses is available.
This track is designed to make a student eligible for a standard educator license to teach chemistry at the secondary level upon completion of the curriculum. The student is urged also to become licensed in an additional area. A printer-friendly list of Chemistry Education courses is available.
| Requirement | Class Name | Hours |
| University Core | 39 | |
| ACS Core | 59 | |
| CHE 141 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHE 142 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHE 211 | Investigations in Inorganic Chemistry | 1 |
| CHE 303 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHE 304 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHE 313 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | 2 |
| CHE 314 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | 2 |
| CHE 310 | Quantitative Chemical Analysis | 4 |
| CHE 317 | Chemical Dynamics | 4 |
| CHE 318 | Chemical Energetics | 4 |
| CHE 410 | Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
| CHE 411 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHE 431 | Chemistry Seminar | 1 |
| PHY 151 & 152 | General Physics I & II | 8 |
| or | ||
| PHY 251 & 252 | Fundamentals of Physics I & II Preferred | 8 |
| MAT 121 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry | 3 |
| MAT 122 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry | 3 |
| CSC 114 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
| or | ||
| CSC 115 | Foundations of Computer Science | 3 |
| COM 203 | Professional Communication Skills | 3 |
| or | ||
| COM 304 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| or | ||
| Participation in a minimum of three hours with an oral presentation at a professional meeting | ||
| Chemistry Courses | 7 | |
| CHE 418 | Biochemistry: Macromolecules | 3 |
| CHE 419 | Biochemistry: Metabolism | 3 |
| CHE 420 | Bioanalytical Chemistry Laboratory | 3 |
| or | ||
| CHE 421 | Biophysical Chemistry Laboratory | 3 |
| Biology Courses | 11-12 | |
| BIO 111 | Biology I | 4 |
| BIO 112 | Biology II | 4 |
| BIO 305 | Cell Biology | 3 |
| or | ||
| BIO 306 | Genetics | 3 |
| or | ||
| BIO 414 | General Microbiology | 4 |
| Three semester hours of research in Biochemistry highly recommended | ||
| General Electives | ||
| Total Hours | 130 |
| Requirement | Class Name | Hours |
| University Core | 39 | |
| ACS Core | 59 | |
| CHE 141 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHE 142 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHE 211 | Investigations in Inorganic Chemistry | 1 |
| CHE 303 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHE 304 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHE 313 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | 2 |
| CHE 314 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | 2 |
| CHE 310 | Quantitative Chemical Analysis | 4 |
| CHE 317 | Chemical Dynamics | 4 |
| CHE 318 | Chemical Energetics | 4 |
| CHE 410 | Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
| CHE 411 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHE 431 | Chemistry Seminar | 1 |
| PHY 151 & 152 | General Physics I & II | 8 |
| or | ||
| PHY 251 & 252* | Fundamentals of Physics I & II | 8 |
| MAT 121 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry | 3 |
| MAT 122 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry | 3 |
| CSC 114 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
| or | ||
| CSC 115 | Foundations of Computer Science | 3 |
| COM 203 | Professional Communication Skills | 3 |
| or | ||
| COM 304 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| or | ||
| Participation in a minimum of three hours with an oral presentation at a professional meeting | ||
| Chemistry Courses | 6-7 | |
| CHE 418 | Biochemistry: Macromolecules | 3 |
| or | ||
| CHE 419 | Biochemistry: Metabolism | 3 |
| Choose three or four hours from the following courses | ||
| CHE 402 | Advanced Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| CHE 417 | Theoretical Chemistry | 3 |
| CHE 451 | Independent Studies & Research | 3 |
| or | ||
| Completion of the Honors sequence - CHE 361, CHE 462, CHE 463 | ||
| Math Courses | 6 | |
| Choose two of the following courses | ||
| MAT 213 | Applied Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MAT 221 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry III | 3 |
| MAT 222 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry IV | 3 |
| MAT 352 | Introduction to Differential Equations | 3 |
| MAT 353 | Introduction to Mathematical Probability & Statistics | 3 |
| General Electives | ||
| Total Hours | 130 |
*Preferred
| Requirement | Class Name | Hours |
| University Core | 39 | |
| ACS Core | 59 | |
| CHE 141 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHE 142 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHE 211 | Investigations in Inorganic Chemistry | 1 |
| CHE 303 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHE 304 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHE 313 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | 2 |
| CHE 314 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | 2 |
| CHE 310 | Quantitative Chemical Analysis | 4 |
| CHE 317 | Chemical Dynamics | 4 |
| CHE 318 | Chemical Energetics | 4 |
| CHE 410 | Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
| CHE 411 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHE 431 | Chemistry Seminar | 1 |
| PHY 151 & 152 | General Physics I & II | 8 |
| or | ||
| PHY 251 & 252* | Fundamentals of Physics I & II | 8 |
| MAT 121 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry | 3 |
| MAT 122 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry | 3 |
| CSC 114 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
| or | ||
| CSC 115 | Foundations of Computer Science | 3 |
| COM 203 | Professional Communication Skills | 3 |
| or | ||
| COM 304 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| or | ||
| Participation in a minimum of three hours with an oral presentation at a professional meeting | ||
| Chemical Physics Track | 18 | |
| CHE 417 | Theoretical Chemistry | 3 |
| CHE 418 | Biochemistry: Macromolecules | 3 |
| or | ||
| CHE 419 | Biochemistry: Metabolism | 3 |
| MAT 213 | Applied Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MAT 221 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry III | 3 |
| MAT 222 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry IV | 3 |
| PHY 301 | Modern Physics | 3 |
| Choose one of the following | ||
| PHY 401 | Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| MAT 352 | Introduction to Differential Equations | 3 |
| MAT 381 | Introduction to Numerical Methods | 3 |
| Three hours of research in Chemical Physics | ||
| General Electives | ||
| Total Hours | 130 |
*Preferred
| Requirement | Class Name | Hours |
| University Core | 36 | |
| Chemistry Core | 47 | |
| Career Track | 10-12 | |
| Advanced Chemistry Elective | 4 | |
| Choose one set from the following | ||
| BIO 111 | Biology I | 4 |
| BIO 112 | Biology II | 4 |
| or | ||
| MAT 221 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry III | 3 |
| MAT 222 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry IV | 3 |
| or | ||
| Two courses of advanced Physics | ||
| General Electives | ||
| Total Hours | 130 |
| Requirement | Class Name | Hours |
| University Core | 36 | |
| Chemistry Core | 47 | |
| Medical Sciences Track | 12 | |
| BIO 111 | Biology I | 4 |
| BIO 112 | Biology II | 4 |
| A minimum of 4-semester hours-chosen from | ||
| CHE 418 | Biochemistry: Macromolecules | 3 |
| CHE 419 | Biochemistry: Metabolism | 3 |
| CHE 420 | Bioanalytical Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| CHE 421 | Biophysical Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| General Electives | ||
| Total Hours | 130 |
| Requirement | Class Name | Hours |
| University Core | ||
| Chemistry Core | 47 | |
| CHE 141 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHE 142 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHE 303 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHE 313 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | 2 |
| CHE 304 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHE 314 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| CHE 310 | Quantitative Chemical Analysis | 4 |
| CHE 317 | Chemical Dynamics | 4 |
| CHE 431 | Chemistry Seminar | 1 |
| Choose 151 & 152 or 251 & 252 | ||
| PHY 151 | General Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 152 | General Physics II | 4 |
| PHY 251 | Fundamentals of Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 252 | Fundamentals of Physics II | 4 |
| MAT 121 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry | 3 |
| MAT 122 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | 3 |
| Choose one: | ||
| CSC 114 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
| CSC 115 | Foundations of Computer Science | 3 |
| Choose one: | ||
| COM 203 | Professional Communication Skills | 3 |
| COM 304 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Must participate in a minimum of 3 hours of research with an oral presentation at a professional meeting | ||
| Choose a minimum of 4 hours of Biochemistry | ||
| CHE 418 | Biochemistry: Macromolecules | 3 |
| CHE 419 | Biochemistry: Metabolism | 3 |
| CHE 420 | Bioanalyticsl Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| CHE 421 | Biophysical Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
|
Additional Requirements |
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| CHE 435 | Methods of Teaching Secondary School Science | 3 |
| BIO 111 | Biology I | 4 |
| BIO 112 | Biology II | 4 |
| NCATE Requirements | ||
| BIO 145 | Introduction to Earth Science | 3 |
| MAT 207 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| or | ||
| MAT 353 | Introduction to Mathematical Probability & Statistics | 3 |
| Professional Education, 7-12 | 28 | |
| Students may not take Edu 403, 460, 431, 432, 433, 434, 471, 472, 473, or 474 prior to admittance into the TEP. | ||
| EDU 299 | Pre-Teaching Field Experience | 1 |
| EDU 300 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| EDU 304 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDU 403 | Measurement & Evaluation of Student Progress | 3 |
| PSY 435 | Psychology of Exceptional Children | 3 |
| EDU 460 | Managing the Secondary Classroom | 3 |
| EDU 431 | Directed Teaching in 7-12 | 3 |
| EDU 432 | Directed Teaching in 7-12 | 3 |
| EDU 433 | Directed Teaching in 7-12 | 3 |
| EDU 434 | Directed Teaching in 7-12 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 130 |
