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Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Program Purpose

(Students who plan to transfer a completed associate degree should review the Chemistry Completion Degree information below)

The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry is a 120-credit program offered face-to-face, online, and hybrid. The curriculum is designed to align with in-demand skills and provides practical, hands-on experiences for students to apply theoretical concepts. This is achieved through co-op programs and mentored research opportunities. The core program concepts include physics, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, and physical chemistry. Additionally, students will complete coursework in biological science, data science, and mathematics to ensure they are well-equipped for the workforce.

Program Competencies

In addition to the University’s undergraduate graduation competencies, students will be able to:

1. Apply the scientific method, utilizing experimental data to answer chemistry questions.

2.Analyze, evaluate, and report chemical phenomena by deciphering complex concepts for diverse audiences.

3.Demonstrate proficiency with chemistry laboratory equipment.

4.Create solutions to practical chemistry-related problems.

5.Explore career pathways in chemistry and related fields.

6.Demonstrate effective written and oral communication of chemical results.

Curriculum

Science Core Requirements (46 Credits)

A minimum grade requirement of "C-" is required for CHE 411, CHE 371, CHE 372, CHE 400, CHE 261, CHE 262, CHE 363, CHE 364, PHY 272, PHY 273, SCI 441, and SCI 442.

CHE 411 Introduction to Biochemistry

CHE 371 Physical Chemistry I

CHE 372 Physical Chemistry II

CHE 400 Analytical & Instrumental Chemistry

CHE 261 Chemistry I (with Lab)

CHE 262 Chemistry II (with Lab)

CHE 363 Organic Chemistry I (with Lab)

CHE 364 Organic Chemistry II (with Lab)

PHY 272 Physics I (with Lab)

PHY 273 Physics II

SCI 441 Co-op Education Experience for Science

SCI 442 Co-op Education Experience for Science

General Education Requirements (43 Credits)

A minimum passing grade of "C" is required for BIO 251, ENG 121, ENG 122, ENG 131, ENG 310, MAT 205.

CTA 206 Computer Applications

ECO 105 Fundamentals of Economics

ENG 121 English Composition I

ENG 122 English Composition II

ENG 131 Public Speaking

ENG 310 Research Writing

HIS 316 American History

MAT 205 Introductory Survey of Mathematics

MAT 200 Pre-Calculus

PHI 100 Introduction to Critical Thinking

PHI 300 Ethics for Life

HIS 381 Contemporary Global Issues

SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology

BIO 251 Biology I (with Lab)

Free Electives (15 Credits)

A minimum of 120 credits are required to earn a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. Students with less than 16 transfer credits are required to take FYE 101 as one of their electives. Due to the mixture of 3 and 4-credit courses, students must be diligent and regularly meet with an academic advisor.

Supplementary Core Requirements (16 Credits)

A minimum grade requirement of "C-" is required for MAT 310, 311, 312, SCI 495 and CHE 410.

MAT 310 Calculus I

MAT 311 Calculus II

MAT 312 Business Statistics

CHE 410 Inorganic Chemistry

SCI 495 Science Major Senior Seminar