Chemistry B.S.

A.C.S. Professional Degree

The American Chemical Society professional degree prepares students for careers in a wide variety of positions in industry, government, and education. It is recommended for those students intending to do graduate study in chemistry or seeking employment as chemists in industry. The competencies of students with this degree should meet the criteria for a professional chemist stated by the American Chemical Society.

Required courses in the major (52 sh)

• CHEM 101 - General Chemistry Tutorial I
• CHEM 102 - General Chemistry Tutorial II
• CHEM 111 - General and Quantitative Chemistry I
• CHEM 112 - General and Quantitative Chemistry II
• CHEM 201 - Organic Chemistry Tutorial I
• CHEM 202 - Organic Chemistry Tutorial II
• CHEM 211 - Organic Chemistry I
• CHEM 212 - Organic Chemistry II
• CHEM 340 - Quantitative and Instrumental Analysis
• CHEM 351 - Physical Chemistry I
• CHEM 352 - Physical Chemistry II
• CHEM 401 - Chemical Science and Profession
• CHEM 414 - Biochemistry
• CHEM 415 - Inorganic Chemistry
• CHEM 418 - Undergraduate Research
• CHEM 441 - Instrumental Analysis

Required support courses* (17 sh)

*These courses may apply on a second major or minor.

• MATH 191 - Calculus I
• MATH 192 - Calculus II
• MATH 314 - Calculus III
• PHYS 211 - University Physics I
• PHYS 212 - University Physics II

SUGGESTED CURRICULUM OUTLINE (B.S.)

Total Semester Hours: 122