Chemistry Major – Bachelor of Science

Track 1: General Chemistry

General Education

MATH 174Pre-Calculus Mathematics

3

BIOL 171Principles of Biology (NSC1)

4

CHEM 111Principles of Chemistry I (NSC2)

4

CHEM 499C and 499DChemistry Senior Project I & II

3

or

CHEM 499EIssues in Chemistry

3

Total Credit Hours:38

Refer to the General Education section for a complete listing of general education requirements for the University.

Track I Requirements

General Chemistry Track Requirements

CHEM 112Principles of Chemistry II

4

or

CHEM 131Environmental Chemistry I

4

 

CHEM 326Organic Chemistry I

4

CHEM 351Bioinorganic Chemistry

3

CHEM 360Analytical Chemistry

3

CHEM 441Physical Chemistry I

3

CHEM Electives above 300

8

Total Credit Hours:25

300-level elective: (BIOL 490 is also an accepted course)

Supplemental Requirements

MATH 175Calculus I

4

PHYS 201Elementary Physics I

3

PHYS 201AElementary Physics I Lab

1

PHYS 202Elementary Physics II

3

PHYS 202AElementary Physics II Lab

1

Total Credit Hours:12

Minor

All majors must also have a minor or additional major. See Terms to Know.

Total Credit Hours:21

Free Electives

Free Electives (chosen by student)

24

Total Credit Hours:24

Total Credit Hours: 120

Track 2: Environmental Chemistry

General Education

MATH 174Pre-Calculus Mathematics

3

BIOL 171Principles of Biology (NSC1)

4

CHEM 111Principles of Chemistry I (NSC2)

4

CHEM 499C and 499DChemistry Senior Project I & II

3

or

CHEM 499EIssues in Chemistry

3

Total Credit Hours:38

Refer to the General Education section for a complete listing of general education requirements for the University.

Track 2 Requirements

Environmental Chemistry Requirements

CHEM 112Principles of Chemistry II

4

or

CHEM 131Environmental Chemistry I

4

 

CHEM 332Environmental Chemistry II

3

CHEM 326Organic Chemistry I

4

CHEM 351Bioinorganic Chemistry

3

CHEM 360Analytical Chemistry

3

CHEM 441Physical Chemistry I

3

BIOL 461Ecology

3

Total Credit Hours:23
Select one course from the following:
BIOL 356Conservation Biology

3

BIOL 357Environmental Testing Methods

3

BIOL 409Limnology

3

CHEM 327Organic Chemistry II

4

Total Credit Hours:3-4

Supplemental Requirements

MATH 175Calculus I

4

PHYS 201Elementary Physics I

3

PHYS 201AElementary Physics I Lab

1

PHYS 202Elementary Physics II

3

PHYS 202AElementary Physics II Lab

1

Total Credit Hours:12

Minor

All majors must also have a minor or additional major. See Terms to Know.

Total Credit Hours:21

Free Electives

Free Electives (chosen by student)

23

Total Credit Hours:23

Total Credit Hours: 120

Where students take a double major, upper division chemistry electives may be taken to replace CHEM 499C and CHEM 499D with the permission of chemistry advisor.

Track 3: Chemistry with Teacher Certification (Secondary)

Courses marked with an asterisk (*) require admission to the Teacher Education Program. 

General Education

MATH 174Pre-Calculus Mathematics

3

BIOL 171Principles of Biology (NSC1)

4

CHEM 111Principles of Chemistry I (NSC2)

4

CHEM 499C and 499DChemistry Senior Project I & II

3

or

CHEM 499EIssues in Chemistry

3

Total Credit Hours:38

Refer to the General Education section for a complete listing of general education requirements for the University.

Track 3 Requirements

Chemistry with Teacher Certification (Secondary) Requirements

CHEM 112Principles of Chemistry II

4

or

CHEM 131Environmental Chemistry I

4

 

CHEM 326Organic Chemistry I

4

CHEM 351Bioinorganic Chemistry

3

CHEM 360Analytical Chemistry

3

CHEM 441Physical Chemistry I

3

CHEM Electives above 300

8

SCI 402Integrated Biology, Mathematics and Physical Science Teaching Methods*

3

SCI 403Integrated Biology, Mathematics and Science Field Experiences in Teaching*

3

Total Credit Hours:31

Supplemental Requirements

MATH 175Calculus I

4

PHYS 201Elementary Physics I

3

PHYS 201AElementary Physics I Lab

1

PHYS 202Elementary Physics II

3

PHYS 202AElementary Physics II Lab

1

Total Credit Hours:12

Teacher Education Requirements

EDF 207Foundations of Education

3

EDF 211Human Growth and Development

3

EDF 311Learning Theories, Assessment and Diversity*

3

EDSE 312Educational Methods and Technology*

3

EDSE 416Clinical Practice*

12

EDSE 483Classroom Organization and Management for Secondary Teachers*

3

EDSP 230Education of Exceptional Children

3

Total Credit Hours:30

Minor

All minors must also have a minor or additional major. See Terms to Know.

Total Credit Hours:21

Total Credit Hours: 132

In order to achieve state certification for teaching chemistry, the requirements for a secondary education certificate as listed by the College of Education must be satisfied. Currently, the course requirements are EDF 207, EDF 211, EDF 311, EDSE 312, EDSP 230, EDSE 416 and EDSE 483. For other requirements for certification, see the College of Education section in the catalog and an advisor in the College of Education.