Chemistry, B.A.

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B.A. Curriculum

Synopsis indicates core requirements for this degree. Demonstrated proficiency of two years of a foreign language is required. Chemistry B.A. majors are also required to complete either (1) a minor in another department, (2) a Concentration in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology or (3) Teacher Certification. Among the more popular focus areas are the Concentration in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and the Minor in Business.

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Concentration and Health Sciences Focus

Synopsis of the B.A. Curriculum in Chemistry

Fourth (Freshman) Class

First Semester

CH 125 - Laboratory for CH 137 Credit Hours: 2
CH 137 - Introductory College Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3
MA 123 - Calculus & Analytic Geometry I Credit Hours: 3 *
HI 103 - World History I Credit Hours: 3
WR 101 - English Composition I Credit Hours: 3
PE 105 - Wellness Concepts Credit Hours: 0.5 or
PE 102 - Boxing Credit Hours: 0.5
AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 1

Total Semester Hrs: 15 1/2

Second Semester

CH 126 - Laboratory for CH 138 Credit Hours: 2
CH 138 - Introductory College Chemistry II Credit Hours: 3
MA 124 - Calculus & Analytic Geometry II Credit Hours: 3
HI 104 - World History II Credit Hours: 3
WR 102 - English Composition II Credit Hours: 3 *
PE 105 - Wellness Concepts Credit Hours: 0.5 or
PE 102 - Boxing Credit Hours: 0.5
AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 1

Total Semester Hrs: 15 1/2

Third (Sophomore) Class

First Semester

CH 223 - Organic Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3 *
CH 225 - Organic Laboratory I Credit Hours: 3
Foreign Language Credit Hours: 3 ¹
Science Elective Credit Hours: 4 ²
Concentration Elective Credit Hours: 3 ³
PE 101 - Basic Swimming and Survival Credit Hours: 0.5 or
PE 300 - Principles of Physical Conditioning Credit Hours: 1
AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 1

Total Semester Hrs: 17 1/2 - 18

Second Semester

CH 224 - Organic Chemistry II Credit Hours: 3
CH 226 - Organic Laboratory II Credit Hours: 3
PS 344 - Leadership in Organizations Credit Hours: 3 ¹
Foreign Language Credit Hours: 3 ¹
Science Elective Credit Hours: 4²
PE 101 - Basic Swimming and Survival Credit Hours: 0.5 or
PE 300 - Principles of Physical Conditioning Credit Hours: 1
AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 1

Total Semester Hrs: 17 1/2 - 18

Second (Junior) Class

First Semester

CH 301 - Physical Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3
CH 311W - Laboratory for CH 301 Credit Hours: 3
CH 321 - Structural Biochemistry Credit Hours: 3
Foreign Language 3 Semester Hrs. ¹
Concentration Elective 3 Semester Hrs. Credit ³
PE - Elective Credit Hours: 1/2
AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 2

Total Semester Hrs: 17 1/2

Second Semester

Adv CH course (300 or above) Credit Hours: 3
Foreign Language Credit Hours: 3¹
Concentration Elective Credit Hours: 3 ³
CH 246 - Inorganic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
Cultures And Civilization Elective Credit Hours: 3¹
PE - Elective Credit Hours: 1/2
AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 2

Total Semester Hrs: 17 1/2

First (Senior) Class

First Semester

CH 335 - Analytical Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3
CH 337 - Laboratory for CH 335 Credit Hours: 3
Cultures And Civilization Elective Credit Hours: 3¹
Concentration Elective Credit Hours: 3 ³
CH 401 - Advanced Topics in Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
PE - Elective Credit Hours: 1/2
AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 2

Total Semester Hrs: 17 1/2

Second Semester

Concentration Elective Credit Hours: 3³
SE 300 - Public Speaking Credit Hours: 1
Electives Credit Hours: 10
AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 2

Total Semester Hrs: 16

Total Hours: 135 (includes at least 46 chemistry hours)

* Minimum Grade of C Required

¹Twelve semester hours of electives must be in the Humanistic-Social area. In addition to demonstrating proficiency in a foreign language, cadets must complete 6 credit hours of cultures and civilization courses (study abroad may be substituted for 3 hours) and 3 credit hours of Leadership in Organizations.
²A two-semester sequence of core-curriculum approved science and laboratory. The specific course may be determined by the chosen concentration area.
³Concentration Electives are determined by the chosen minor/concentration/or certification. The chosen field may require use of free electives to complete.