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The Department of Chemistry, Computer, and Physical Sciences prepares students to take advantage of the opportunities of the 21st century by providing outstanding training in the dynamic field of Chemistry, and excellent opportunities abound for individuals desiring success.
Everything in the environment, whether naturally occurring, of human design, or even extraterrestrial is composed of chemicals. Chemical research has led to the discovery and development of new and improved synthetic fibers used in our clothing, paints used to color countless items in our world, drugs used to vastly improve human health, alloys and composite materials used to make stronger and more durable structures, and thousands of other products in our lives. The Chemistry program prepares students for careers in industry and research, and for advanced degrees in chemistry and professional programs. At SE students have the opportunity to use highly sophisticated equipment in both teaching and research laboratories. Many students have the opportunity to actively participate in research with faculty members and present their research at professional conferences.
Program: CHEMISTRY
Major: Chemistry
Degree: Bachelor of Sciences (B.S.)
Dept: Chemistry, Computer and Physical Sciences
School: Arts and Sciences
Major Code: 010
Specified General Education Requirements
CHEM 1315 General Chemistry I
MATH 2215 Calculus I or MATH 2143 Brief Calculus with Applications
Communications (9 Hours)
1. English (ENG 1113 and ENG 1213)
2. Speech Communication (COMM 1233 or 2213)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (12 Hours)
1. Political Science (POSC 1513)
2. American History (HIST 1513 or 1523)
3. Social Science (ECON 2113, GEOG 2723, HIST 3513, or SOC 1113)
4. Mental and Physical Health (KIN 1113 or PSY 1113)
Science and Mathematics (14 Hours)
1. Biological Sciences (BIOL 1114 or 1404)
2. Physical Sciences (CHEM 1315)
3. Mathematics (MATH 2143 or 2215)
4. Computer Proficiency Requirement (BIM 1513 or CIS 1003)
Humanities (9 Hours)
1. Humanities, Philosophy, and Lit (ENG 2313, 3893; HUM 2113, 2223, 2313; or PHIL 2113, 2223)
2. Fine Arts (ART 1003, 1103, 2103, 3013, 3083; MUS 1113, 1123, 3133; THTR 1143, 1183, 2183, or 3183)
3. Foreign Language (CHTW 1513; FREN 1113; GERM 1113; SPAN 1113, 1223; ASL 1113; NS 1213)
Core Courses (15 Semester Hours)
CHEM 1415 General Chemistry II
CHEM 3053 Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 3062 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
CHEM 3425 Chemical Analysis
Major (25 Semester Hours)
CHEM 2113 Inorganic Chemistry I
CHEM 4951 Senior Seminar
Twenty-one elective hours of chemistry (CHEM 4314 may not be used as an elective in the major)
Chemistry Minor (20 Hours)
CHEM 1315 General Chemistry I
CHEM 1415 General Chemistry II
Ten hours of elective Chemistry (six of which must be upper-division credit.
CHEM 2014, CHEM 2024 and CHEM 4314 may not be used as an elective in the minor).
Chemical Sciences Minor (20 Hours)
CHEM 1114 Basic Chemistry I or CHEM 1315 General Chemistry I
CHEM 1214 Basic Chemistry II or CHEM 1415 General Chemistry II
Ten to twelve hours of elective Chemistry (six of which must be upper-division credit.
CHEM 2014, CHEM 2024 and CHEM 4314 may be used as an elective in the minor).
Chemistry students typically have some interest in science and math, and many have a profound interest in discovery and understanding the nature of our environment. If you are creative, curious, motivated and like to solve problems – a chemistry major may be for you. Chemistry is currently in an exciting stage of coordinating with many other disciplines to address and find solutions to the critical problems that face our society. Chemists are involved every day in research dealing with agriculture, biology, electronics, energy-fuels, engineering, medicine, materials science, and many other areas. Students need to develop or possess analytical skills, observational skills, critical thinking skills, and curiosity.
Professional Chemist graduates will be prepared for career opportunities in business, industry, and government, not just in the U.S. but around the globe. Graduates have the pre-professional training required for entrance into schools of medicine, osteopathy, dentistry, veterinary medicine, optometry, nursing, physical therapy, engineering, pharmacy, and allied public health fields.
Program: CHEMISTRY
Major/Minor: Professional Chemist
Degree: Bachelor of Sciences (B.S.)
Dept: Chemistry, Computer and Physical Sciences
School: Arts and Sciences
Major Code: 010
Specified General Education Requirements
CHEM 1315 General Chemistry I
MATH 2215 Calculus I or MATH 2143 Brief Calculus with Applications
Communications (9 hours)
1. English (ENG 1113 and ENG 1213)
2. Speech Communication (COMM 1233 or 2213)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (12 hours)
1. Political Science (POSC 1513)
2. American History (HIST 1513 or 1523)
3. Social Science (ECON 2113, GEOG 2723, HIST 3513, or SOC 1113)
4. Mental and Physical Health (KIN 1113 or PSY 1113)
Science and Mathematics (14 hours)
1. Biological Sciences (BIOL 1114 or 1404)
2. Physical Sciences (CHEM 1315)
3. Mathematics (MATH 2143 or 2215)
4. Computer Proficiency Requirement (BIM 1513 or CIS 1003)
Humanities (9 hours)
1. Humanities, Philosophy, and Lit (ENG 2313, 3893; HUM 2113, 2223, 2313; or PHIL 2113, 2223)
2. Fine Arts (ART 1003, 1103, 2103, 3013, 3083; MUS 1113, 1123, 3133; THTR 1143, 1183, 2183, or 3183)
3. Foreign Language (CHTW 1513; FREN 1113; GERM 1113; SPAN 1113, 1223; ASL 1113; NS 1213)
Major Requirements (60 Hours)
Core Courses (15 semester hours)
CHEM 1415 General Chemistry II
CHEM 3053 Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 3062 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
CHEM 3425 Chemical Analysis
Professional Chemist (45 Semester Hours)
Chemistry Component
CHEM 2113 Inorganic Chemistry I
CHEM 3153 Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 3162 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
CHEM 3525 Instrumental Analysis
CHEM 4333 Inorganic Chemistry II
CHEM 4115 Biochemistry I
CHEM 4553 Physical Chemistry I
CHEM 4662 Physical Chemistry I Laboratory
CHEM 4990 Research (2 hours)
CHEM 4951 Senior Seminar
Other Requirements
PHYS 1114 General Physics I
MATH 2315 Calculus II
Elective Courses (minimum of 7 hours, 4 hours must be upper division)
CHEM 4055 Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHEM 4124 Molecular Genetics
CHEM 4193 Biochemistry II
CHEM 4213 Advanced Analytical
CHEM 4562 Advanced Laboratory
CHEM 4653 Physical Chemistry II
PHYS 1214 General Physics II
CHEM 3612 Radioactivity and Nuclear Measurement
MATH 3113 Multivariate Calculus
MATH 3213 Differential Equations
MATH 4133 Linear Algebra or approved Chemistry electives
Chemical research has led to the discovery and development of new and improved synthetic fibers used in our clothing, paints used to color countless items in our world, drugs used to vastly improve human health, alloys and composite materials used to make stronger and more durable structures, and thousands of other products in our lives. In studying Biochemical Technology, SE students have the opportunity to use highly sophisticated equipment in both teaching and research laboratories.
Graduates of Biochemical Technology gain the pre-professional training required for entrance into schools of medicine, osteopathy, dentistry, veterinary medicine, optometry, nursing, physical therapy, engineering, pharmacy, and allied public health fields.
Program: CHEMISTRY
Major/Minor: Biochemical Technology
Degree: Bachelor of Sciences (B.S.)
Dept: Chemistry, Computer and Physical Sciences
School: Arts and Sciences
Major Code: 010
Specified General Education Requirements
BIOL 1404 Principles of Biology I
CHEM 1315 General Chemistry I
MATH 2215 Calculus I or MATH 2143 Brief Calculus with Applications
Communications (9 Hours)
1. English (ENG 1113 and ENG 1213)
2. Speech Communication (COMM 1233 or 2213)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (12 Hours)
1. Political Science (POSC 1513)
2. American History (HIST 1513 or 1523)
3. Social Science (ECON 2113, GEOG 2723, HIST 3513, or SOC 1113)
4. Mental and Physical Health (KIN 1113 or PSY 1113)
Science and Mathematics (14 Hours)
1. Biological Sciences (BIOL 1404)
2. Physical Sciences (CHEM 1315)
3. Mathematics (MATH 2143 or 2215)
4. Computer Proficiency Requirement (BIM 1513 or CIS 1003)
Humanities (9 Hours)
1. Humanities, Philosophy, and Lit (ENG 2313, 3893; HUM 2113, 2223, 2313; or PHIL 2113, 2223)
2. Fine Arts (ART 1003, 1103, 2103, 3013, 3083; MUS 1113, 1123, 3133; THTR 1143, 1183, 2183, or 3183)
3. Foreign Language (CHTW 1513; FREN 1113; GERM 1113; SPAN 1113, 1223; ASL 1113; NS 1213)
Core Courses (15 Semester Hours)
CHEM 1415 General Chemistry II
CHEM 3053 Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 3062 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
CHEM 3425 Chemical Analysis
Biochemical Technology (43 Semester Hours)
Chemistry Component
Chemistry Core (15 semester hours)
CHEM 4115 Biochemistry I
CHEM 4124 Molecular Genetics
CHEM 4193 Biochemistry II
CHEM 4990 Research (4 hours)
CHEM 4951 Senior Seminar
Biology Component
BIOL 1504 Principles of Biology II
BIOL 2114 Introductory Microbiology
BIOL 3404 Genetics
BIOL 3814 Cell and Molecular Biology
Elective Courses
(minimum of 10 hours, 5 hours must be upper division)
CHEM 2113 Inorganic Chemistry I
CHEM 3525 Instrumental Analysis
CHEM 3153 Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 3162 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
CHEM 4314 Immunology or approved Chemistry electives
The Medical Sciences Interdisciplinary Major is a shared program between the schools of Chemistry, Computer, & Physical Sciences and Biological Sciences. Interdisciplinary majoring is a rigorous but rewarding way to study and gain critical knowledge across multiple disciplines. Students who choose to enroll in the Medical Sciences Interdisciplinary Major are uniquely positioned for success in graduate programs like Medical School, PA School, and various Ph.D. programs.
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Program: CHEMISTRY
Double Major: Medical Sciences
Degree: Bachelor of Sciences (B.S.)
Dept: Chemistry, Computer and Physical Sciences
School: Arts and Sciences
Major Code: 010
Specified General Education Requirements
PSY 1113 Introduction to Psychology
BIOL 1404 Principles of Biology I
PHYS 1114 General Physics
Communications (9 Hours)
English (ENG 1113 and ENG 1213)
Speech Communication (COMM 1233 or 2213)
Social and Behavioral Sciences (12 Hours)
Political Science (POSC 1513)
American History (HIST 1513 or 1523)
Social Science (ECON 2113, GEOG 2723, HIST 3513, or SOC 1113)
Mental and Physical Health (PSY 1113)
Science and Mathematics (14 Hours)
Biological Sciences (BIOL 1404)
Physical Sciences (PHYS 1114)
Mathematics (MATH 1303, 1513, 1543, 1613, 2013, 2113, 2143, 2215, or 2283)
Computer Proficiency Requirement (BIM 1513 or CIS 1003)
Humanities (9 Hours)
Humanities, Philosophy, and Lit (ENG 2313, 3893; HUM 2113, 2223, 2313; or PHIL 2113, 2223)
Fine Arts (ART 1003, 1103, 2103, 3013, 3083; MUS 1113, 1123, 3133; THTR 1143, 1183, 2183, or 3183)
Foreign Language (CHTW 1513; FREN 1113; GERM 1113; SPAN 1113, 1223; ASL 1113; NS 1213)
Chemistry Component (38 Semester Hours):
CHEM 1315 General Chemistry I
CHEM 1415 General Chemistry II
CHEM 3053 Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 3153 Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 3425 Chemical Analysis
CHEM 4115 Biochemistry I
Eight hours of elective Chemistry (CHEM)
Biology Component (38 Semester Hours):
BIOL 1404 Principles of Biology I
BIOL 1504 Principles of Biology II
BIOL 2114 Introductory Microbiology
BIOL 3404 Genetics
BIOL 3814 Cell and Molecular Biology
BIOL 3614 Human Physiology
BIOL 3624 Human Anatomy
Ten hours of elective Biological Sciences (BIOL, BOT, CONS, and/or ZOOL)
Additional Support Courses:
BIOL/CHEM 4193 Biochemistry II/Metabolism and BIOL/CHEM 4314 Immunology are required as either chemistry or biology electives.
CHEM 4951/BIOL 4981 Senior Seminar is required and may be counted in the 76 total hours.
NOTE: All interdisciplinary double majors will be required to take six hours of mathematics (approved by the advisor) within their first twenty hours of chemistry. The double major program is just one component of a baccalaureate degree.