Two degrees are offered in chemistry, including a Bachelor of Arts, Major in Chemistry; or a Bachelor of Science, Major in Chemistry. Additionally, within the Bachelor of Science, Major in Chemistry degree, you have the option of specifically concentrating in Biochemistry.
Bachelor of Science, Major in Chemistry (60 hours)
- CHEM 121 Principles of Chemistry I
- CHEM 122 Principles of Chemistry II
- CHEM 221 Organic Chemistry I
- CHEM 222 Organic Chemistry II
- CHEM 252 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry
- CHEM 311 Physical Chemistry I
- CHEM 312 Physical Chemistry II
- CHEM 315 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
- CHEM 316 Physical Chemistry Laboratory II
- CHEM 319 Structure of Biomolecules
- CHEM 332 Analytical Chemistry
- CHEM 411 Instrumental Methods
- CHEM 431 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
- CHEM 495 Seminar I
- CHEM 496 Seminar II
- Required supporting courses:
- MATH 131 Calculus I (or equivalent)
- MATH 132 Calculus II (or equivalent)
- MATH 231 Calculus III (or equivalent)
- PHYS 221 General Physics I (or equivalent)
- PHYS 222 General Physics II (or equivalent)
- BIO 152 Concepts of Biology II (strongly recommended)
Bachelor of Science, Major in Chemistry--Concentration in Biochemistry (61 hours)
A biochemistry concentration is particularly useful to those students interested in a career in the health professions (e.g., medicine, pharmacy, and dentistry).
- CHEM 121 Principles of Chemistry I
- CHEM 122 Principles of Chemistry I
- CHEM 221 Organic Chemistry I
- CHEM 222 Organic Chemistry II
- CHEM 252 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry
- CHEM 311 Physical Chemistry I
- CHEM 315 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
- CHEM 319 Structure of Biomolecules
- CHEM 323 Biochemical Techniques Laboratory
- CHEM 324 Biochemistry
- CHEM 332 Analytical Chemistry
- CHEM 411 Instrumental Methods
- CHEM 424 Advanced Biochemistry
- CHEM 495 Seminar I
- CHEM 496 Seminar II
- Required supporting courses:
- PHYS 221 General Physics I
- PHYS 222 General Physics II
- BIO 152 Concepts of Biology II
- BIO 221 Introduction to Genetics (strongly recommended)
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Chemistry (49 hours)
- CHEM 121 Principles of Chemistry I
- CHEM 122 Principles of Chemistry II
- CHEM 221 Organic Chemistry I
- CHEM 222 Organic Chemistry II
- CHEM 252 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry
- CHEM 311 Physical Chemistry I
- CHEM 315 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
- CHEM 319 Structure of Biomolecules
- CHEM 332 Analytical Chemistry
- CHEM 411 Instrumental Methods
- CHEM 495 Seminar I
- CHEM 496 Seminar II
- Required supporting courses:
- MATH 131 Calculus I (or equivalent)
- MATH 132 Calculus II (or equivalent)
- PHYS 221 General Physics I
- PHYS 222 General Physics II
- BIO 152 Concepts of Biology II (strongly recommended)
Certain substitutions may be made with the consent of the department.
