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Chemistry, B.A.

The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Chemistry consists of 51/53 hours of chemistry and related fields. The degree provides a broad-based curriculum for students planning careers in which chemical knowledge plays a central role. With careful attention to electives, B.A. students may pursue careers as professional chemists, enter graduate school programs that lead to a variety of research-oriented careers, enter medical school, or pursue other health-related programs.

Required courses include:

Major and Major-Related Courses

CHM 121General Chemistry I

4
CHM 122General Chemistry II

4
CHM 223Organic Chemistry I

4
CHM 224Organic Chemistry II

4
CHM 264Analytical Chemistry

4
CHM 351Senior Study I

3
CHM 352Senior Study II

3
CHM 381Physical Chemistry I

3
CHM 391Physical Chemistry II

3
CHM 399Research Seminar

1
MTH 125Calculus I (MR)

4
MTH 225Calculus II

4

One course chosen from the following list:

CHM 316Fundamentals of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

4
CHM 365Instrumental Methods

4
CHM 416Advanced Topics in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

4
CHM 425Physical Chemistry Laboratory

2

Either set of:

PHY 101College Physics I

4
And
PHY 102College Physics II

4
Or
PHY 201General Physics I

4
And
PHY 202General Physics II

4

Specific requirements of particular post-graduate institutions should be ascertained early in the undergraduate program since these requirements may require courses for admission beyond the minimum required for the major in chemistry. An advisor on Health-Related Professions is available to assist students planning careers in medicine and other health professions.