Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry
The chemistry major is designed to provide both the conceptual framework and practical experience necessary to prepare students for a career in chemistry and related fields, providing students with a strong, broad-based conceptual understanding of the fundamental principles of chemistry and associated laboratory skills, to foster effective, lifetime learners both in the classroom and after graduation. Graduates from the program have been employed in chemical industries, regulatory agencies, forensic laboratories, clinical laboratories, and schools. In addition, the chemistry major provides an excellent preparation for graduate studies in chemistry and chemistry-related fields, and the necessary foundation for entry into medical, dental, and pharmacy schools. Typically, half of the graduates attend graduate, medical, dental, or pharmacy school; with most of the remaining graduates obtaining careers in chemical analysis, chemical preparation, teaching, research, development, sales, management, regulatory agencies, and health professions.
The biochemistry concentration in the chemistry major provides a great opportunity for students who seek entry into medical, dental, pharmacy, veterinary schools, and physician assistant programs. In addition, graduates from the program have been employed in chemical industries, regulatory agencies, forensic laboratories, clinical laboratories, and schools.
The traditional chemistry concentration will equip our students with chemistry concepts and laboratory skills who are interested in traditional chemistry careers in teaching, research, consulting, and various aspects of the chemical industry, or plan to attend graduate school in chemistry or biochemistry after graduation.
Major Requirements
Chemistry majors must earn a "C" (2.0) or better in any course utilized as a prerequisite.
University Core
| Core | University Core Requirements | 37 |
AND three (3) credit hours selected from the following elective courses:
Biochemistry Requirements:
Students planning to attend graduate school in biochemistry should also take Calculus III (MATH 300), and substitute calculus based General Physics (PHYS 151 & PHYS 152) for Principles of Physics I & II (PHYS 111 & PHYS 112).
Biochemistry Important Notes:
- Students who wish to double major in Biochemistry and Biology or Marine Science will only be allowed to double count those courses specifically required for both majors. Upper division electives may not be counted towards both majors simultaneously.
- Students who wish to major in Biochemistry and minor in Biology or Marine Science must take CHEM 435WI (Biochemistry I) and CHEM 436 (Biochemistry II) to satisfy the requirements of the Biochemistry major.
General Electives
| General Electives | Requirement | 16 |
Total Credit Hours: 120
Chemistry Track Requirements
Chemistry majors must earn a "C" (2.0) or better in any course utilized as a prerequisite.
University Core
| Core | University Core Requirements | 37 |
Traditional Chemistry Track Requirements:
AND Twelve (12) credit hours selected from the following elective courses
General Electives
| Requirement | General Electives | 18 |
Traditional chemistry concentration important notes:
• BIOL 190 must be taken prior to CHEM 437.
• BIOL 290 must be taken prior to CHEM 437LWI.
• MATH 300 and PHYS 152 must be taken prior to CHEM 408 and CHEM 408L.
Total Credit Hours: 120