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Chemistry

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.

Degree Requirements Open Close

Program: CHEMISTRY
Major: Chemistry
Degree: Bachelor of Sciences (B.S.)
Dept: Chemistry, Computer and Physical Sciences
School: Arts and Sciences
Major Code: 010

GENERAL EDUCATION (44 Semester Hours)

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 (40 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

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)

Minor Requirements Open Close

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).