2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Jul 03, 2024  
2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog

Chemistry [CHM]


The chemistry  major provides a solid foundation in chemistry, physics and mathematics. Students in this major can pursue many career pathways including employment, government positions or electing to continue their studies in a wide variety of graduate programs.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the foundational material in the traditional subdisciplines of Chemistry: analytical chemistry, biochemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry and physical chemistry.  Integrate knowledge across the subdisciplines of Chemistry
  2. Retrieve, analyze, and interpret peer-reviewed literature in the field of Chemistry
  3. Communicate science effectively through written reports, oral presentations and discussion
  4. Design and carry out experiments that answer scientific questions in the field of Chemistry

Plus


One additional math course at the 200 level or higher, selected in consultation with advisor. Appropriate courses would include MAT 224, MAT 237, MAT 272 and MAT 430.

C. Other Degree Requirements


59-62 credit hours of General Education requirements and free electives

Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 124


Example of the bachelor's degree in chemistry over four years


General Education World Language Requirement   

Total credit hours for semester: 16


Total credit hours for semester: 15


Total credit hours for semester: 15


Total credit hours for semester: 15


Total credit hours for semester: 14


Third Year Spring


Total credit hours for semester: 15


Fourth Year Fall


Total credit hours for semester: 16


Fourth Year Spring


Total credit hours for semester: 16