Chemistry, B.A.

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The Chemistry B.A. is intended for those students who wish to combine a technical background in chemistry with other career goals. The curriculum for the B.A. in Chemistry provides foundational knowledge in chemistry combined with great flexibility in choosing electives that which permit the design of a program to fit the student’s individual aspirations. This degree is intended for those students who wish to combine a technical background with other career goals. For example, the B.A. in Chemistry is ideal for students who wish to teach or those who wish to pursue advanced education in patent-law, business, chemical engineering, or health-sciences (i.e., pre-medical, pre-pharmacy, pre-dental). Students in the BA program may also select from one of our career focused concentrations (Clinical Chemistry or Environmental Chemistry).

Student Learning Objectives

Students majoring in chemistry with the B.A. degree will

Demonstrate knowledge in the general theories of Chemistry in four of the five major areas: analytical, inorganic, organic, physical, and biochemistry
Apply quantitative skills in solving complex problems
Write effectively on chemical topics using correct grammar and a style appropriate for the discipline of chemistry
Speak effectively on chemical topics in a format appropriate for the discipline of chemistry

Major Academic Map

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Freshman Year

Freshman Fall

LDRS 101 - The First-Year Experience Credit Hours: 1
FSEM 101 - Freshman Seminar Credit Hours: 3
FSWI 101 - Freshman Seminar (Writing Intensive) Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 151 - General Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 161 - General Chemistry I Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
OR
CHEM 163 - General Chemistry I Laboratory for Chemistry Majors Credit Hours: 1
MATH 106 - Applied Calculus I Credit Hours: 3
OR
MATH 131 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Credit Hours: 4
1st Year Basic ROTC

Freshman Spring

CHEM 152 - General Chemistry II Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 162 - General Chemistry II Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
OR
CHEM 164 - General Chemistry II Laboratory for Chemistry Majors Credit Hours: 1
MATH 107 - Applied Calculus II Credit Hours: 3
OR
MATH 132 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II Credit Hours: 4
OR
STAT 160 - Statistical Methods Credit Hours: 3
Elective Credit Hours: 3
Elective Credit Hours: 3
RPED 260 - Physical Fitness, Resiliency, & Wellness Credit Hours: 3
1st Year Basic ROTC

Sophomore Year

Sophomore Fall

LDRS 211 - Sophomore Seminar Service Learning Lab Credit Hours: 0 (May be taken either semester)
Strand Course Credit Hours: 3 §
CHEM 207 - Organic Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 217 - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
Language Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 203 - College Physics I Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 271 - Introductory Physics Laboratory I Credit Hours: 1
RPED - Required Physical Education Credit Hours: 0
2nd Year Basic ROTC

Sophomore Spring

CHEM 208 - Organic Chemistry II Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 218 - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
Language Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 220 - Scientific Communication Credit Hours: 3
Strand Course Credit Hours: 3 §
Elective Credit Hours: 3
RPED - Required Physical Education Credit Hours: 0
2nd Year Basic ROTC

Junior Year

Junior Fall

LDRS 311 - Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience Credit Hours: 0
LDRS 202 - Principled Leadership in American Government and Society Credit Hours: 3
Strand Course Credit Hours: 3
Elective Credit Hours: 3
Elective Credit Hours: 3
Approved Elective Credit Hours: 3
1st Year Advanced ROTC

Junior Spring

LDRS 371 - Leadership in Organizations Credit Hours: 3
Strand Course Credit Hours: 3 §
Elective Credit Hours: 3
Elective Credit Hours: 3
Approved Elective Credit Hours: 3 or 4 **
1st Year Advanced ROTC

Senior Year

Senior Fall

LDRS 411 - Senior Leadership Integration Seminar Credit Hours: 0
Elective Credit Hours: 3
Elective Credit Hours: 3
Elective Credit Hours: 3
Elective Credit Hours: 3
Approved Elective Credit Hours: 3 or 4 **
2nd Year Advanced ROTC

Senior Spring

CHEM 420 - Senior Research II Credit Hours: 3
Elective Credit Hours: 3
Elective Credit Hours: 3
Elective Credit Hours: 3
Approved Elective Credit Hours: 3 or 4 **
2nd Year Advanced ROTC

Approved Electives

B.A. in Chemistry majors must also select 14 additional credit hours from the following approved electives:

CHEM 300 - Quantitative Analysis Credit Hours: 4
CHEM 302 - Instrumental Methods Credit Hours: 4
CHEM 305 - Physical Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3
and
CHEM 315 - Physical Chemistry I Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
CHEM 306 - Physical Chemistry II Credit Hours: 3
and
CHEM 316 - Physical Chemistry II Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
CHEM 401 - Inorganic Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 402 - Inorganic Chemistry II Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 403 - Special Topics in Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 409 - Biochemistry I Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 410 - Biochemistry II Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 460 - Biochemistry Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
CHEM 419 - Senior Research I Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 204 - College Physics II Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 222 - Physics with Calculus II Credit Hours: 3

Note:

Students must complete four strand courses, which may be completed in any order: English(ENGS 30X ), History (HISS 30X ), Social Science (SCSS 30X ), and Science (NTSS 30X ).

ROTC Course Requirements:

ROTC course requirements apply to members of the SCCC only:

Cadets contracted or pursuing a contract should take 8 semesters of ROTC.
Cadets not contracted or pursuing a contract should take 4 semesters of ROTC Basic and 4 semesters of ROTC fulfilment courses. Available ROTC fulfillment courses are published online annually by the department of Leadership Studies.
ROTC courses typically carry 1 to 3 hours of credit, depending on the level. ROTC fulfillment courses typically carry 3 hours of credit. See the course descriptions for specific information.

Required For Graduation:

120-126 credit hours plus successful completion of all RPED, ROTC, and LDRS graduation requirements. ROTC hours (credits, lectures, and labs) vary each semester by military department.