Chemistry, B.A.

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The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Chemistry provides flexibility in the study of chemistry and is recommended for students preparing for secondary certification, dual majors, or those planning to pursue graduate work outside of chemical sciences (e.g., law, M.B.A., public policy). The flexibility of this program is also suitable for students transferring from other colleges who wish to pursue a degree in Chemistry. Graduates from the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Chemistry also pursue health profession degrees and other chemistry-related graduate degrees.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate knowledge of fundamental concepts in chemistry and its subdisciplines, including physical, organic, inorganic, biochemistry, and analytical chemistry.
Students will demonstrate the ability to design, carry out, and interpret the results of an experiment in two subdisciplines of chemistry, including the determination and reporting of experimental uncertainties.
Students will demonstrate the ability to design and carry out a synthetic scheme including the full structural characterization of the products.
Students will demonstrate the ability to clearly communicate (both orally and written) the results of an experiment including the use of modern library searching and retrieval methods to obtain information about a topic, chemical, chemical technique, or an issue relating to chemistry.
Students will demonstrate that they know and can follow the proper procedures and regulations for safe handling, use, and disposal of chemicals.

General Education Requirements (30-40 Credits)

Prerequisite coursework may be required to satisfy certain General Education courses and will count as elective credit.

Total Credits Required to Complete Major: 52-58

Basic Requirements: (39-42 Credits)

CHEM 116 - Chemistry I Credit(s): 3 or CHEM 203 - Principles of Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 118 - Chemistry II Credit(s): 3 or CHEM 204 - Principles of Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 119 - Introductory Chemistry Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 129 - Introduction to Laboratory Research in Chemistry Credit(s): 1 or CHEM 209 - Intermediate Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 2
CHEM 211 - Organic Chemistry I Credit(s): 3 or CHEM 223 - Principles of Organic Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 213 - Organic Chemistry II Credit(s): 3 or CHEM 224 - Principles of Organic Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 216 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 2
3 courses from (9 Credits)
CHEM 300 - Principles of Biochemistry Credit(s): 3 or CHEM 302 - Biochemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 320 - Physical Chemistry I Credit(s): 3 or CHEM 324 - Principles of Physical Chemistry Credit(s): 3
CHEM 330 - Principles of Inorganic Chemistry Credit(s): 3
CHEM 340 - Principles of Analytical Chemistry Credit(s): 3
2 courses from (4 Credits)*
CHEM 313 - Laboratory Techniques in Organic Chemistry Credit(s): 2 or CHEM 331 - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 2
CHEM 342 - Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 2 or CHEM 361 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 2
CHEM 351 - Current Topics in Chemistry Credit(s): 1
CHEM 352 - Chemistry Senior Seminar Credit(s): 1
2 advanced courses from the following list:
BIOL 300 - Cell Biology Credit(s): 3
CHEM 304 - Biochemistry II Credit(s): 3 **
CHEM 305 - Topics in Anticancer Therapeutic Biochemistry Credit(s): 3
CHEM 315 - Bioorganic Chemistry Credit(s): 3
CHEM 318 - Advanced Organic Chemistry Credit(s): 3
CHEM 322 - Physical Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 329 - Topics in Physical Chemistry Credit(s): 3
CHEM 334 - Bioinorganic Chemistry Credit(s): 3
CHEM 338 - Inorganic Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 339 - Solid State Chemistry Credit(s): 3
CHEM 341 - Modern Analytical Methods Credit(s): 3
CHEM 393 - Honors Research Credit(s): 4
CHEM 401 - Senior Capstone Research Course Credit(s): 3
PHYS 344 - Statistical Thermodynamics Credit(s): 3
PHYS 352 - Quantum Mechanics I Credit(s): 3

Footnotes:

*Directed Study which involves a minimum of 4 laboratory contact hours per week and a comprehensive written report, may replace one of the following laboratory courses with permission. CHEM 301 - Biochemistry Laboratory, CHEM 313 - Laboratory Techniques in Organic Chemistry I, CHEM 342 - Modern Analytical Chemistry Laboratory or CHEM 361 - Modern Physical Chemistry Laboratory.

**CHEM 304 cannot be taken if CHEM 300 is taken.

Related Requirements: (16 Credits)

MATH 221 - Calculus I Credit(s): 4
MATH 222 - Calculus II Credit(s): 4
PHYS 113 - General Physics I Credit(s): 3 or PHYS 123 - Analytical Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 114 - Physics I Lab Credit(s): 1
PHYS 115 - General Physics II Credit(s): 3 or PHYS 125 - Analytical Physics II Credit(s): 3
PHYS 116 - Physics II Lab Credit(s): 1

Sample Course Map

For students who matriculated prior to Fall 2022: please select the bulletin year in which you entered the college (matriculated) at the top right of this page.

Curriculum Map

First Year
- Fall - 16 Credit Hours
  - CHEM 100 - Chemistry First Year Experience Credit(s): 1
  - CHEM 116 - Chemistry I Credit(s): 3 OR CHEM 203 - Principles of Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
  - CHEM 119 - Introductory Chemistry Lab Credit(s): 1
  - MATH 221 - Calculus I Credit(s): 4
  - WRTG 105 - Writing Seminar: (subtitle) Credit(s): 3
  - World Language 101 - Credit(s): 4
- Spring - 16 Credit Hours
  - CHEM 118 - Chemistry II Credit(s): 3 OR CHEM 204 - Principles of Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
  - CHEM 129 - Introduction to Laboratory Research in Chemistry Credit(s): 1 OR CHEM 209 - Intermediate Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 2
  - MATH 222 - Calculus II Credit(s): 4
  - World Language 102 - Credit(s): 4
  - Global Society: DPP - Credit(s): 3
Second Year
- Fall - 15 Credit Hours
  - CHEM 211 - Organic Chemistry I Credit(s): 3 OR CHEM 223 - Principles of Organic Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
  - CHEM 216 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 2
  - PHYS 123 - Analytical Physics I Credit(s): 3
  - PHYS 114 - Physics I Lab Credit(s): 1
  - Global Society: CGC - Credit(s): 3
  - Global Society: SST - Credit(s): 3
- Spring - 13 Credit Hours
  - CHEM 213 - Organic Chemistry II Credit(s): 3 OR CHEM 224 - Principles of Organic Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
  - CHEM 313 - Laboratory Techniques in Organic Chemistry Credit(s): 2
  - PHYS 125 - Analytical Physics II Credit(s): 3
  - PHYS 116 - Physics II Lab Credit(s): 1
  - Global Society: WCV - Credit(s): 4
Third Year
- Fall - 15 Credit Hours
  - CHEM 320 - Physical Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
  - CHEM 340 - Principles of Analytical Chemistry Credit(s): 3
  - CHEM 342 - Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 2
  - Global Society: CAI - Credit(s): 3
  - Electives - Credit(s): 4
- Spring - 15 Credit Hours
  - CHEM 322 - Physical Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
  - CHEM 361 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 2
  - CHEM 330 - Principles of Inorganic Chemistry Credit(s): 3
  - Electives - Credit(s): 7
Fourth Year
- Fall - 15 Credit Hours
  - CHEM 351 - Current Topics in Chemistry Credit(s): 1
  - Integrated & Applied Learning - Credit(s): 3
  - Electives - Credit(s): 11
- Spring - 15 Credit Hours
  - CHEM 352 - Chemistry Senior Seminar Credit(s): 1
  - Chemistry Elective - Credit(s): 3
  - Electives - Credit(s): 11

Total Credit Hours: 120

*Students meet the Physical Chemistry requirement by taking either CHEM 320 and CHEM 322 (Physical Chemistry I and II) or CHEM 324 (Principles of Physical Chemistry). An additional 3 credit 300-level chemistry course must be taken if the CHEM 320 /CHEM 322 option is used. Two additional 3 credit 300-level chemistry courses must be taken if the CHEM 324 option is used. Two 300-level chemistry laboratory courses are required. One of these laboratories must be either CHEM 313 or CHEM 331 . The second laboratory course must be either CHEM 342 or CHEM 361 .

**Students working toward Adolescence Certification in Chemistry and General Science may substitute INTD 300 Topics in Secondary Education: Science for CHEM 351 .

Note: Variation in the order of courses is possible, depending upon prerequisites. Consult course information in the bulletin or your academic advisor to customize your eight semester plan.

KEY - Participation in a Global Society (PGS)

Attributes:

Sub Areas

Abbreviation	Definition
DPP	Diversity, Pluralism, Power
WCV	World Cultures & Values
CGC	Contemporary Global Challenges
CAI	Creativity & Innovation
SST	Sustainability

Learning Areas

Abbreviation	Definition
ARTS	Arts
HUMA	Humanities
SOSC	Social Science