Chemistry, BA

The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in chemistry is designed for students who want a technical degree with liberal arts orientation; for those who want minors in such areas as business administration, economics and education with teacher certification; and for students interested in life and health sciences.

Degree Requirements

Hours Required and General/College Requirements:

A minimum of 120 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree as specified in the “General University Requirements ” in the Academics section of this catalog and the College of Arts and Sciences requirements.

Major Requirements:

Option I Required Courses:

Minimum of 31 hours, including:

CHEM 1410 - General Chemistry for Science Majors and
CHEM 1430 - Laboratory Sequence for General Chemistry
or
CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry for the Honors College and
CHEM 1430 - Laboratory Sequence for General Chemistry
or
CHEM 1413 - Honors General Chemistry and
CHEM 1430 - Laboratory Sequence for General Chemistry
CHEM 1420 - General Chemistry for Science Majors
and
CHEM 1440 - Laboratory Sequence for General Chemistry
or
CHEM 1422 - General Chemistry for the Honors College and
CHEM 1440 - Laboratory Sequence for General Chemistry
or
CHEM 1423 - Honors General Chemistry and
CHEM 1440 - Laboratory Sequence for General Chemistry
CHEM 2370 - Organic Chemistry and
CHEM 3210 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory
CHEM 2380 - Organic Chemistry and
CHEM 3220 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory
CHEM 3230 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory Sequence
CHEM 3240 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory Sequence
CHEM 3451 - Quantitative Analysis and
CHEM 3452 - Quantitative Analysis Laboratory
CHEM 3510 - Physical Chemistry
CHEM 3520 - Physical Chemistry
Plus 3 additional hours of chemistry at the 4000 level (except CHEM 4940 )
or
BIOC 3621 - Elementary Biochemistry and
BIOC 3622 - Elementary Biochemistry Laboratory
This option is recommended for those planning to pursue advanced studies in chemistry.

Option II Required Courses:

Minimum of 31 hours, including:

CHEM 1410 - General Chemistry for Science Majors and
CHEM 1430 - Laboratory Sequence for General Chemistry
or
CHEM 1413 - Honors General Chemistry and
CHEM 1430 - Laboratory Sequence for General Chemistry
CHEM 1420 - General Chemistry for Science Majors and
CHEM 1440 - Laboratory Sequence for General Chemistry
or
CHEM 1423 - Honors General Chemistry and
CHEM 1440 - Laboratory Sequence for General Chemistry
CHEM 2370 - Organic Chemistry and
CHEM 3210 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory
CHEM 2380 - Organic Chemistry and
CHEM 3220 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory
CHEM 3230 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory Sequence
CHEM 3451 - Quantitative Analysis and
CHEM 3452 - Quantitative Analysis Laboratory
CHEM 3510 - Physical Chemistry
Plus 7 additional hours, which may include BIOC 3621 /BIOC 3622 and any 4000-level chemistry course (except CHEM 4940 )

Option III Required Courses:

Minimum of 31 hours, including:

CHEM 1410 - General Chemistry for Science Majors and
CHEM 1430 - Laboratory Sequence for General Chemistry
or
CHEM 1413 - Honors General Chemistry and
CHEM 1430 - Laboratory Sequence for General Chemistry
CHEM 1420 - General Chemistry for Science Majors and
CHEM 1440 - Laboratory Sequence for General Chemistry
or
CHEM 1423 - Honors General Chemistry and
CHEM 1440 - Laboratory Sequence for General Chemistry
CHEM 2370 - Organic Chemistry and
CHEM 3210 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory
CHEM 2380 - Organic Chemistry and
CHEM 3220 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory
CHEM 3451 - Quantitative Analysis and
CHEM 3452 - Quantitative Analysis Laboratory
CHEM 3530 - Physical Chemistry for Life Science
Plus 7 additional hours, which may include BIOC 3621 /
BIOC 3622
and any 4000-level chemistry course (except
CHEM 4940
)

Other Course Requirements:

MATH 1710 - Calculus I
MATH 1720 - Calculus II
PHYS 1410 - General Physics I and
PHYS 1430 - General Physics Laboratory I
PHYS 1420 - General Physics II and
PHYS 1440 - General Physics Laboratory II
or
PHYS 1510 - General Physics I with Calculus and
PHYS 1530 - General Physics with Calculus Laboratory I
PHYS 1520 - General Physics II with Calculus and
PHYS 1540 - General Physics with Calculus Laboratory II
or
PHYS 1710 - Mechanics and
PHYS 1730 - Laboratory in Mechanics
PHYS 2220 - Electricity and Magnetism and
PHYS 2240 - Laboratory in Wave Motion, Electricity, Magnetism and Optics (required of all students who expect to take further course work in physics)

Minor:

Optional.

Electives:

Hours required for electives may vary based on course selection and the University Core Curriculum requirements. Electives may be required to satisfy the advanced hour requirement (42) and/or the minimum total hours required for the degree. For specific information see an academic advisor in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Other Requirements:

GPA of 2.5 on all advanced courses attempted in science and engineering courses (biochemistry, biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics).