Bachelor of Science Degree - Chemistry - Professional Option

Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with Professional Option is a major within the School of Applied Sciences. If you have questions regarding this program, please contact [e-mail] or call 1-800-279-HAWK.

Degree Requirements:

• 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 across the curriculum. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome III.)
2. Read, analyze and evaluate experimental data. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III, IV, V, VI, and VII.)
3. Communicate scientific ideas in written form. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III and VIII.)
4. Communicate scientific ideas in oral form. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III and VIII.)
5. Demonstrate awareness of major chemistry issues and appreciate the global system. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III, IV, V, VI, VII, and X.)

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 121	General Chemistry I	4
CHEM 121L	General Chemistry Lab I	1
CHEM 122	General Chemistry II	4
CHEM 122L	General Chemistry Lab II	1
CHEM 330	Quantitative Analysis	4
CHEM 341	Organic Chemistry I	4
CHEM 341L	Organic Chemistry Lab I	1
CHEM 342	Organic Chemistry II	4
CHEM 342L	Organic Chemistry Lab II	1
CHEM 390	Chemistry Research I	1
CHEM 420	Inorganic Chemistry	3
CHEM 461	Physical Chemistry I	3
CHEM 461L	Physical Chemistry Lab I	1
CHEM 462	Physical Chemistry II	3
CHEM 462L	Physical Chemistry Lab II	1
CHEM 490	Chemistry Research II	1
CHEM 491	Chemistry Seminar	1-6
	One Credit Required
PHYS 251	University Physics I	4
PHYS 251L	University Physics I Lab	1
MATH 165	Calculus I	4
MATH 166	Calculus II	4
SCNC 291	Sophomore Science Seminar	1
SCNC 389	Scientific Writings and Readings	2
Total Credit Hours:		54

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 335	Analytical Instrumentation	4
CHEM 440	Advanced Organic Chemistry	3
CHEM 460	Biochemistry	4
CHEM 470	Spectroscopy	3
MATH 265	Calculus III	4
PHYS 252	University Physics II	4
PHYS 252L	University Physics II Lab	1
Total Credit Hours:		23

Total Credit Hours:

77

Semester Sequence

First Semester

CHEM 121	General Chemistry I	4
CHEM 121L	General Chemistry Lab I	1
ENGL 110	College Composition I	3
MATH 107	Pre-Calculus	4
UNIV 100	Freshman Seminar	1
General Education	General Education	3
Total Credit Hours:		16

Second Semester

CHEM 122	General Chemistry II	4
CHEM 122L	General Chemistry Lab II	1
CSCI 101	Introduction To Computers	3
ENGL 120	College Composition II	3
General Education	General Education	3
General Education	General Education	3
Total Credit Hours:		17

Third Semester

CHEM 330	Quantitative Analysis	4
CHEM 341	Organic Chemistry I	4
CHEM 341L	Organic Chemistry Lab I	1
MATH 165	Calculus I	4
SCNC 291	Sophomore Science Seminar	1
Total Credit Hours:		14

CHEM 330 is offered Fall, Odd Years.

Fourth Semester

CHEM 342	Organic Chemistry II	4
CHEM 342L	Organic Chemistry Lab II	1
MATH 166	Calculus II	4
PHYS 251	University Physics I	4
PHYS 251L	University Physics I Lab	1
Total Credit Hours:		14

PHYS 215/PHYS 251L is offered Spring, Even Years.

Fifth Semester

CHEM 461	Physical Chemistry I	3
CHEM 461L	Physical Chemistry Lab I	1
MATH 265	Calculus III	4
PHYS 252	University Physics II	4
PHYS 252L	University Physics II Lab	1
SCNC 389	Scientific Writings and Readings	2
Total Credit Hours:		15

PHYS 252/PHYS 252L is offered Fall, Even Years.

Sixth Semester

CHEM 390	Chemistry Research I	1
CHEM 462	Physical Chemistry II	3
CHEM 462L	Physical Chemistry Lab II	1
General Education	General Education	3
General Education	General Education	3
	Electives	4
Total Credit Hours:		15

Seventh Semester

CHEM 420	Inorganic Chemistry	3
CHEM 440	Advanced Organic Chemistry	3
CHEM 490	Chemistry Research II	1
	Electives	4
General Education	General Education	3
Total Credit Hours:		14

CHEM 420 is offered on demand, Fall, Odd Years.

Eighth Semester

CHEM 335	Analytical Instrumentation	4
CHEM 460	Biochemistry	4
CHEM 470	Spectroscopy	3
CHEM 491	Chemistry Seminar	1-6
	One Credit Required
General Education	General Education	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

CHEM 335, CHEM 460 and CHEM 470 are offered Spring, Even Years.