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Bachelor of Science Degree - Chemistry

Degree Requirements:

General Education Courses

Core Curriculum

Option(s) Courses

Student Learning Outcomes

A student successfully completing the Chemistry major or minor will be able to:

  1. Integrate knowledge. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I and VII.)
  2. Read, analyze and evaluate experimental data. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II and VI.)
  3. Communicate scientific ideas in written form. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, III and VII.)
  4. Communicate scientific ideas in oral form. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, III, and VII.)
  5. Demonstrate awareness of major chemistry issues and appreciate the global system. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, V, VI and VII.)

Requirements

Chemistry Core Curriculum

In order to graduate, a minimum 2.30 cumulative science GPA is required in fulfillment of a natural science degree or minor as well as ENGL 110, ENGL 120, and COMM 110.

CHEM 121General Chemistry I

4
CHEM 121LGeneral Chemistry Lab I

1
CHEM 122General Chemistry II

4
CHEM 122LGeneral Chemistry Lab II

1
CHEM 330Quantitative Analysis

4
CHEM 341Organic Chemistry I

4
CHEM 341LOrganic Chemistry Lab I

1
CHEM 342Organic Chemistry II

4
CHEM 342LOrganic Chemistry Lab II

1
CHEM 390Chemistry Research I

1
CHEM 420Inorganic Chemistry

3
CHEM 461Physical Chemistry I

3
CHEM 461LPhysical Chemistry Lab I

1
CHEM 462Physical Chemistry II

3
CHEM 462LPhysical Chemistry Lab II

1
CHEM 490Chemistry Research II

1
 
CHEM 491Chemistry Seminar

1-6
One Credit Required
 
PHYS 251University Physics I

4
PHYS 251LUniversity Physics I Lab

1
MATH 165Calculus I

4
MATH 166Calculus II

4
SCNC 291Sophomore Science Seminar

1
SCNC 389Scientific Writings and Readings

2
Total Credit Hours:54

Pre-Medical Science Option

This program is for students interested in attending a medical professional program after graduation. The coursework teaches the science content knowledge, the critical thinking skills, and the research skills needed to succeed in medical school, dental school, or optometry school. This program also prepares students to attend graduate school to gain additional education related to biochemistry.

CHEM 460Biochemistry

4
PHYS 252University Physics II

4
PHYS 252LUniversity Physics II Lab

1
BIOL 150General Biology I

3
BIOL 150LGeneral Biology I Lab

1
BIOL 151General Biology II

3
BIOL 150LGeneral Biology I Lab

1
BIOL 220Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab

4
BIOL 221Anatomy and Physiology II and Lab

4
BIOL 315Genetics

4
BIOL 330Cell Biology

4
Total Credit Hours:33

Professional Option

This program prepares students for careers in chemistry. The coursework teaches the science content knowledge, the critical thinking skills, and the research skills needed to start a career as chemist, working in industries such as pharmaceutical, food science, material science, and so much more. This program also prepares students to attend graduate school to gain additional education related to chemistry and chemical engineering.

CHEM 335Analytical Instrumentation

4
CHEM 440Advanced Organic Chemistry

3
CHEM 470Spectroscopy

3
PHYS 252University Physics II

4
PHYS 252LUniversity Physics II Lab

1
MATH 259Multivariate Calculus

4
Total Credit Hours:19

Geology Option

This program prepares students for long-term careers in chemistry with a focus on geology and the energy industry. The coursework teaches the science content knowledge, the critical thinking skills, and the research skills needed to start a career as chemist working for an oil company, an environmental consulting company, a geological survey company, and so much more. This program also prepares students to attend chemistry graduate school to gain additional education.

CHEM 335Analytical Instrumentation

4
CHEM 470Spectroscopy

3
PHYS 252University Physics II

4
PHYS 252LUniversity Physics II Lab

1
GEOL 105Physical Geology

3
GEOL 105LPhysical Geology Lab

1
GEOL 106The Earth Through Time

3
GEOL 106LThe Earth Through Time Lab

1
GEOL 320Hydrogeology

3
GEOL 330Physical Geology of North Dakota

3
Total Credit Hours:26

Pre-Pharmacy Option

This program is for students interested in attending a pharmacy school after graduation. The coursework teaches the science content knowledge, the critical thinking skills, and the research skills needed to succeed as a pharmacist.

CHEM 460Biochemistry

4
BIOL 150General Biology I

3
BIOL 150LGeneral Biology I Lab

1
BIOL 151General Biology II

3
BIOL 151LGeneral Biology II Lab

1
BIOL 220Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab

4
BIOL 221Anatomy and Physiology II and Lab

4
BIOL 305General Microbiology

4
MATH 305Probability and Statistics

4
Total Credit Hours:28
Pre-Pharmacy Option -Biology Elective
BIOL 315Genetics

4
Or
BIOL 330Cell Biology

4
Total Credit Hours:4

Total Credit Hours: 73-87