Chemistry, B.S.

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Note: Chemistry, math and physics courses that serve as prerequisites for other chemistry courses must be satisfied with no less than a grade of “C”; The cumulative grade point average of courses required for the undergraduate chemistry major must be at least 2.0. *(MATH 251 , required by the B.S. program, must be completed with no less than a grade of *”*C.”)

**CHEM 437 , CHEM 455 or CHEM 470 may be used for the biochemistry requirement.

Note: Due to the nature of our laboratory classes with safety training being covered in the first class along with limited seating, tight schedules, lab partners and extensive check-in procedures, attendance and promptness at the first laboratory session is mandatory.

The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, which provides graduates with an American Chemical Society-certified degree, consists of at least 76 credits distributed as follows:

Chemistry (50 credits)

CHEM 101 - Principles of Chemistry I (4.00)
CHEM 102 - Principles of Chemistry II (4.00)
CHEM 102L - Introductory Chemistry Lab I (2.00)
CHEM 351 - Organic Chemistry I (3.00)
CHEM 352 - Organic Chemistry II (3.00)
CHEM 351L - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (2.00)
CHEM 352L - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (2.00)
CHEM 300 - Analytical Chemistry (4.00)
CHEM 301 - Physical Chemistry I (4.00)
CHEM 302 - Physical Chemistry II (3.00)
CHEM 311L - Advanced Laboratory I (3.00)
CHEM 312L - Advanced Laboratory II (3.00)
CHEM 405 - Inorganic Chemistry (3.00)
CHEM 405L - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Lab (3.00)
CHEM 420 - Computer Applications in Chemistry (3.00)
CHEM 461 - Advanced Instrumental Methods of Analysis (4.00)

Biochemistry Requirement: (3 or 4 credits)

Select one course:

CHEM 437 - Comprehensive Biochemistry I (4.00)
CHEM 455 - Introduction to Biomedicinal Chemistry (3.00)
CHEM 470 - Toxicological Chemistry (3.00)

Mathematics (12 credits)

MATH 151 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (4.00)
MATH 152 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry II (4.00)
MATH 251 - Multivariable Calculus (4.00)

Physics (8 credits)

PHYS 121 - Introductory Physics I (4.00)
PHYS 122 - Introductory Physics II (4.00)

Approved Electives (3 credits)

CHEM 401 - Chemical and Statistical Thermodynamics (3.00)
CHEM 406 - Bioinorganic Chemistry (3.00)
CHEM 410 - Quantum Chemistry (3.00)
CHEM 415 - Statistical Mechanics and Theory of Rate Processes (3.00)
CHEM 431 - Chemistry of Proteins (3.00)
CHEM 432 - Advanced Biochemistry (3.00)
CHEM 433 - Biochemistry of Nucleic Acids (3.00)
CHEM 435 - Biochemistry of Complex Carbohydrates (3.00)
CHEM 437 - Comprehensive Biochemistry I (4.00)
CHEM 437L - Biochemistry Laboratory (4.00)
CHEM 438 - Comprehensive Biochemistry II (4.00)
CHEM 441 - Physical Chemistry of Macromolecules (3.00)
CHEM 442 - Physical Biochemistry (3.00)
CHEM 443 - Molecular Spectroscopy and Biomacromolecules (3.00)
CHEM 444 - Molecular Modeling In Biochemistry (3.00)
CHEM 450 - Chemistry of Heterocyclic Compounds (3.00)
CHEM 451 - Mechanisms of Organic Reactions (3.00)
CHEM 452 - Physical Organic Chemistry (3.00)
CHEM 453 - Organic Chemistry of Nucleic Acids (3.00)
CHEM 455 - Introduction to Biomedicinal Chemistry (3.00)
CHEM 457 - Total Synthesis of Natural Products (3.00)
CHEM 465 - Mass Spectrometry at the Chemistry-Biology Interface (3.00)
CHEM 470 - Toxicological Chemistry (3.00)
CHEM 472 - Enzyme Reaction Mechanisms (3.00)
CHEM 499 - Undergraduate Research (1.00 - 3.00) *

Note:

Qualified undergraduates also may enroll in graduate courses offered by the department. Specific graduate-level, current or special topics courses may be approved as chemistry electives when their topic is appropriate.