Chemistry (Comprehensive) (BS)

Major Requirements

Major Core (53-59):

Research requirement: Two hours from:

CHM 397 - Cooperative Education in Chemistry *
CHM 399 - Undergraduate Research *
CHM 499 - Advanced Undergraduate Research *
Note: Students in the comprehensive degree track are strongly recommended to participate in at least two semesters of research. CHM 397 may be repeated to a maximum of six hours. CHM 399 and CHM 499 may each be repeated to a maximum of five hours.

Related Science and Mathematics Requirements (14-20 Hours):

a.

b.

PHY 123 - Introduction to Physics I AND **
PHY 124 - Introduction to Physics II
OR
PHY 203 - Foundations of Physics I AND **
PHY 204 - Foundations of Physics II

c.

Recommended:

CSC 111 - Introduction to Computing

Public Affairs Capstone Experience will be fulfilled by completion of:

Complete One of the Following Options:

Biochemistry Option (23-29 Hours):

This option is designed for students preparing for graduate study in biochemistry, industrial positions in biochemistry, and/or health professional schools.

12-14 hours of biological science electives from:

BIO 121 - General Biology I **
OR
BMS 110 - Introduction to Human Biology AND
BMS 111 - Introduction to Human Biology Laboratory **
BIO 235 - Genetics AND
BIO 236 - Genetics Laboratory
OR
BMS 230 - Human Genetics AND
BMS 231 - Human Genetics with Laboratory
OR
BMS 232 - Human Genetics Laboratory
BIO 312 - Microbiology AND
BIO 313 - Microbiology Laboratory
BIO 320 - Cellular and Molecular Biology
OR
BMS 521 - Molecular Cell Biology
BIO 361 - General Physiology
OR
BMS 308 - Human Physiology
BIO 380 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
OR
BMS 307 - Human Anatomy
BIO 511 - Immunology
Note: For students preparing for graduate study and/or industrial positions in biochemistry, the following are recommended: BIO 121(4)**, 235(3), 236(1), 320(4).

Chemistry Option (18 Hours):

This option is designed for students preparing for graduate study in chemistry and/or industrial positions in Chemistry. This is an American Chemical Society (ACS)-approved degree.

One Course From:

Total Credit Hours: 71-88

*Will also count toward Public Affairs Capstone Experience requirement.

**Will also count toward General Education requirements.

***Students in Biochemistry option who wish to complete an ACS-approved degree should take CHM 506(3) and 507(3) and 508(2); or take an additional course CHM 575(3) along with CHM 504(3) and 505(1).

University Level Requirements:

Accelerated graduate program in Chemistry

Eligible students in this major may apply to the Master of Science in Chemistry program. Refer to the Graduate Catalog for more information. Refer to Undergraduate Students Taking Graduate Classes for additional information and procedures for obtaining permission for Mixed Credit.