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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Requirements for the degree are:

CHEM 151 - General Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 163 - General Chemistry I Laboratory for Chemistry Majors Credit Hours: 1
OR
CHEM 161 - General Chemistry I Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
CHEM 152 - General Chemistry II Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 164 - General Chemistry II Laboratory for Chemistry Majors Credit Hours: 1
OR
CHEM 162 - General Chemistry II Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
CHEM 207 - Organic Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 217 - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
CHEM 208 - Organic Chemistry II Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 218 - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
CHEM 220 - Scientific Communication Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 420 - Senior Research II Credit Hours: 3

Supporting Courses

B.A. in Chemistry majors must also take the following supporting courses:

MATH 106 - Applied Calculus I Credit Hours: 3
OR
MATH 131 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Credit Hours: 4
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
PHYS 203 - College Physics I Credit Hours: 3

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
CHEM 315 - Physical Chemistry I Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
CHEM 306 - Physical Chemistry II Credit Hours: 3
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
OR
PHYS 222 - Physics with Calculus II Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 272 - Introductory Physics Laboratory II Credit Hours: 1

Concentrations

Chemistry, B.A. - Clinical Concentration

Chemistry, B.A. - Environmental Concentration