2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog | 20253
Chemistry
Programs
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Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, B.S.
major
Biochemistry Emphasis -
Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, B.S.
major
Cellular and Molecular Emphasis - Chemistry, B.A. major
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Chemistry, B.S.
major
Biochemistry/ Biotechnology Emphasis -
Chemistry, B.S.
major
Environmental Chemistry Emphasis -
Chemistry, B.S.
major
Forensic Science Emphasis -
Chemistry, B.S.
major
Chemistry Emphasis -
Science Education, B.S.
major
Chemistry Specialty (Teacher Licensure) - Chemistry minor
Chemistry, B.S.
major
Chemistry Emphasis
Required Credits: 71
Required GPA: 2.25
I REQUIRED COURSES
SELECT 1 OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES:
- CHEM 1111 General Chemistry I (4 credits)
- CHEM 2211 Principles of Chemistry I (4 credits)
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING COURSES:
- CHEM 2212 Principles of Chemistry II (4 credits)
- CHEM 3100 Journal Club (1 credit)
- CHEM 3311 Organic Chemistry I (3 credits)
- CHEM 3312 Organic Chemistry II (3 credits)
- CHEM 3371 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (1 credit)
- CHEM 3372 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (1 credit)
- CHEM 3507 Analytical Chemistry (3 credits)
- CHEM 3570 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (1 credit)
- CHEM 4510 Instrumental Methods of Analysis (3 credits)
- CHEM 4571 Instrumental Analysis Laboratory I (1 credit)
- CHEM 4572 Instrumental Analysis Laboratory II (1 credit)
- MATH 2471 Calculus I (5 credits)
- PHYS 2101 University Physics I (4 credits)
II REQUIRED EMPHASIS
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING COURSES:
- CHEM 3811 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry (3 credits)
- CHEM 4411 Biochemistry I (3 credits)
- CHEM 4711 Physical Chemistry I (3 credits)
- CHEM 4712 Physical Chemistry II (3 credits)
- CHEM 4771 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I (1 credit)
- CHEM 4772 Physical Chemistry Laboratory II (1 credit)
- CHEM 4871 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory I (1 credit)
- MATH 2472 Calculus II (5 credits)
- PHYS 2102 University Physics II (4 credits)
SELECT 1 OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES:
- CHEM 4412 Biochemistry II (3 credits)
- CHEM 4812 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry II (3 credits)
II REQUIRED EMPHASIS
SELECT 9 SEMESTER CREDITS FROM CHEM 3100 OR ABOVE
AND/OR THE FOLLOWING COURSES. (7 CREDITS MUST COME
FROM 3000-LEVEL COURSES OR ABOVE). CHEM 3100 MAY BE
REPEATED WITH 1 SEMESTER CREDIT APPLYING TO THIS AREA.
- PHYS 3300 Thermal and Statistical Physics (3 credits)
- PHYS 3103 University Physics III (4 credits)
- MATH 2210 Discrete Mathematics (4 credits)
- MATH 2480 Multivariable Calculus (4 credits)
- MATH 2490 Differential Equations (4 credits)
- STAT 2610 Applied Statistics (4 credits)
Program Learning Outcomes | Chemistry, B.S.
1. Use the structure of atoms and their subatomic particles to explain chemical and physical properties.
2. Explain how atoms interact via chemical bonds and the energy changes associated with making and breaking bonds.
3. Relate the three dimensional geometric structures of chemical compounds to their chemical and physical behaviors.
4. Evaluate how intermolecular forces dictate the physical behavior of matter.
5. Categorize and analyze the chemical reactions involved in transforming matter into products with new chemical and physical properties.
6. Evaluate the energy changes that accompany chemical reactions.
7. Assess the various ways that affect how reaction rates vary with time.
8. Analyze the various factors that affect the equilibrium of chemical reactions.
9. Perform laboratory experiments that involve collecting and analyzing data and practicing chemical safety.
10. Evaluate chemical constructs at the particulate and macroscopic levels using models, graphs to visualize data, and mathematical equations.
11. Develop written reports and oral presentations that effectively communicate scientific principles and processes.