Chemistry (B.S)

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Bachelor of Science

The objective of the B.Sc. chemistry major is to train students in both the theory and practice of the major branches of chemistry. Our broad chemistry training prepares students to work in such diverse field as research and development, teaching, quality control and industrial production The specializations enhance the career marketability of chemistry graduates.

A student who intends to major in chemistry must complete Chemistry 105 and 115 with a minimum of a B average, or if declaring the major before the completion of these two courses, should have obtained a minimum of 80% in Thanawia Amma science or equivalent in other certificates.

A total of 131 credits is required for the bachelor’s degree in chemistry:

Core Curriculum (30-42 credits)

The science requirements of the core curriculum electives are satisfied by the collateral requirements of the major.

Concentration Requirements (56 credits)

CHEM 105 - General Chemistry I (3 cr.)
CHEM 106 - General Chemistry II (3 cr.)
CHEM 115L - General Chemistry Laboratory (1 cr.)
CHEM 116L - General Chemistry Laboratory (1 cr.)
CHEM 203 - Organic Chemistry I (3 cr.)
CHEM 206 - Analytical Chemistry I (2 cr.)
CHEM 216L - Volumetric and Gravimetric Analysis (2 cr)
CHEM 303 - Thermodynamics (3 cr.)
CHEM 304 - Physical Chemistry I (3 cr.)
CHEM 306 - Organic Chemistry II (3 cr.)
CHEM 309 - Inorganic Chemistry I (3 cr.)
CHEM 310L - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1 cr.)
CHEM 311 - Analytical Chemistry II (3 cr.)
CHEM 313L - Thermodynamics Laboratory (1 cr.)
CHEM 314L - Physical Chemistry I Laboratory (1 cr.)
CHEM 315 - Biochemistry (3 cr.)
CHEM 316L - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (2 cr.)
CHEM 318L - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (1 cr.)
CHEM 402 - Physical Chemistry II (3 cr.)
CHEM 403 - Introductory Quantum Theory & Statistical Thermodynamics (3 cr.)
CHEM 406 - Organic Chemistry III (3 cr.)
CHEM 408 - Inorganic Chemistry II (3 cr.)
CHEM 412L - Physical Chemistry II Laboratory (1 cr.)
CHEM 416L - Organic Chemistry (1 cr.)
CHEM 495 - Senior Thesis and Seminar ( 3cr.)

Specialization in Clinical Chemistry (9 credits)

CHEM 325 - Clinical Chemistry I (3 cr.)
CHEM 414 - Selected Topics in Chemistry (1-3 cr.)
CHEM 425 - Clinical Chemistry II (3 cr.)

Specialization in Industrial Chemistry (9 credits)

Collateral Requirements (29 credits)

CSCE 106 - Fundamentals of Computer Science (3 cr.)
MACT 131 - Calculus I (3 cr.)
MACT 132 - Calculus II (3 cr.)
MACT 231 - Calculus III (3 cr.)
MACT 233 - Differential Equations (3 cr.)
PHYS 111 - Classical Mechanics, Sound and Heat (3 cr.)
PHYS 112 - Electricity and Magnetism (3 cr.)
PHYS 123L - General Physics Laboratory I (1 cr.)
PHYS 124L - General Physics Laboratory II (1 cr.)
PHYS 211 - Introduction to Relativity and Nuclear Physics (3 cr.)
PHYS 214 - Waves, Optics and Atomic Physics (3 cr.)

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