Chemistry, B.S. Degree Requirements

GEC 01. Written Communication (6 hours)

• ENG 101 - Composition One 3 hrs.
• ENG 102 - Composition Two 3 hrs.

GEC 02. Natural Science and Mathematics (11 hours minimum)

GEC 03. Humanities (9 hours)

• ENG 203 - World Literature 3 hrs.

GEC 04. Aesthetic Values (3 hours)

Select 1 course:

• ART 130 - Art Appreciation 3 hrs.
• DAN 130 - Dance Appreciation 3 hrs.
• MUS 165 - The Enjoyment of Music 3 hrs.
• THE 100 - Theatrical Expressions 3 hrs.

GEC 05. Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)

Select 2 courses:

• ANT 101 - The Human Experience: A Global Perspective on Human Diversity 3 hrs.
• COH 100 - Concepts of Wellness 3 hrs.
• ECO 101 - Basic Economics 3 hrs.
• GHY 101 - World Geography: Dynamics of a Changing Earth 3 hrs.
• PS 101 - American Government 3 hrs.
• PSY 110 - General Psychology 3 hrs.
• SOC 101 - Understanding Society: Principles of Sociology 3 hrs.

GEC 06. Computer Competency Requirement (3 hours)

Select 1 course:

• CSC 101 - Computer Science I 3 hrs.
• CSS 211 - Statistical Methods I 3 hrs.
• CSS 240 - FORTRAN Programming 3 hrs.
• CSS 333 - Problem-Solving Using C, I 3 hrs.
• PSY 360 - Introduction to Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences 3 hrs.

GEC 07. Writing-Intensive Requirement (Major Area)

• CHE 461 - Physical Chemistry 3 hrs. (WI) AND
• CHE 461L - Physical Chemistry Laboratory 1 hr. (WI)

• ENG 101  & ENG 102  prerequisites

GEC 08. Speaking Intensive Requirement (3 hours)

Select 1 course:

• CMS 111 - Oral Communication 3 hrs. (SI)
• CMS 320 - Business and Professional Speaking 3 hrs. (SI)

GEC 09. Capstone Requirement (Major Area)

• CHE 496 - Research 1-3 hrs. (Capstone) (3 hours)

• Must be taken Senior Year; ENG 101  & ENG 102  prerequisites

Note:

*This course satisfies both the GEC requirement and a program requirement for this major.

**This particular GEC course is recommended by this major.

***This course does not satisfy prerequisites for any other math course.

◊ GEC restrictions apply; see here .

GEC 06 - GEC 09 courses are specific to this major.

For full description of the GEC, see here .

DEG 01. Major Area of Study Requirements (39-48 hours)

• CHE 106 - General Chemistry I 3 hrs. *AND
• CHE 106L - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 hr. *

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• CHE 107 - General Chemistry II 3 hrs. *AND
• CHE 107L - General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 hr. *

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• CHE 255 - Organic Chemistry I 3 hrs. AND
• CHE 255L - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1 hr.

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• CHE 256 - Organic Chemistry II 3 hrs. AND
• CHE 256L - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 1 hr.

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• CHE 311 - Analytical Chemistry 3 hrs. AND
• CHE 311L - Analytical Chemistry Laboratory 2 hrs.

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• CHE 400 - Chemical Literature 2 hrs.
• CHE 410 - Safety Principles and Procedures in the Chemical Sciences 1 hr.

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• CHE 411 - Instrumental Analysis 3 hrs. AND
• CHE 411L - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory 1 hr.

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• CHE 421 - Biochemistry I 3 hrs.

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• CHE 461 - Physical Chemistry 3 hrs. (WI) AND
• CHE 461L - Physical Chemistry Laboratory 1 hr. (WI)

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• CHE 462 - Physical Chemistry 3 hrs. AND
• CHE 462L - Physical Chemistry Laboratory 1 hr.

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• CHE 496 - Research 1-3 hrs. (Capstone) (3 hours)

DEG 02. Additional Requirements (14-19 hours)

• MAT 167 - Calculus I with Analytic Geometry 3 hrs. ♦*
• MAT 168 - Calculus II with Analytic Geometry 3 hrs.
• MAT 169 - Calculus III with Analytic Geometry 3 hrs.

DEG 03. Electives

Choose electives as needed with advisor’s approval. (See Hours to Degree below.)

Note:

♦ Calculus is required for this major. Students may enter MAT 167 directly if Math ACT sub score is 26 or higher. If Math ACT sub score is 24-25, MAT 103 must be completed. If Math ACT sub score is less than 24, MAT 101 and MAT 103 must be completed.