Chemistry, B.S.

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B.S. Curriculum

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Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Concentration and Health Sciences Focus

Synopsis of the B.S. 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
MA 215 - Calculus With Analytic Geometry III Credit Hours: 4
PY 160 - General Physics I Credit Hours: 3 (with PY 155 )
SE 300 - Public Speaking Credit Hours: 1
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: 16 1/2 - 17

Second Semester

CH 224 - Organic Chemistry II Credit Hours: 3
CH 226 - Organic Laboratory II Credit Hours: 3
CH 246 - Inorganic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
PY 161 - General Physics II Credit Hours: 3 (with PY 156 )
PS 344 - Leadership in Organizations Credit Hours: 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 (Junior) Class

First Semester

CH 301 - Physical Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3
CH 311W - Laboratory for CH 301 Credit Hours: 3
CH 335 - Analytical Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3
CH 337 - Laboratory for CH 335 Credit Hours: 3
CH 321 - Structural Biochemistry Credit Hours: 3
PE - Elective Credit Hours: 1/2
AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 2

Total Semester Hrs: 17 1/2

Second Semester

CH 302 - Physical Chemistry II Credit Hours: 3
CH 336 - Analytical Chemistry II Credit Hours: 3
CH 338 - Laboratory for CH 336 Credit Hours: 3
Adv CH Laboratory Credit Hours: 1/2 - 3 ²
Cultures and Civil Elective Credit Hours: 3 ¹
PE - Elective Credit Hours: 1/2 Semester
AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 2

Total Semester Hrs: 16 - 17 1/2

First (Senior) Class

First Semester

CH 451 - Senior Thesis Credit Hours: 2-3
Cultures and Civilizations Credit Hours: 3
CH 401 - Advanced Topics in Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
Electives Credit Hours: 6¹
PE - Elective Credit Hours: 1/2
AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 2

Total Semester Hrs: 17 1/2

Second Semester

Adv. CH Course Credit Hours: 3 ³
CH 452 - Senior Thesis Credit Hours: 2-3
Electives Credit Hours: 9-10 1/2 ¹
AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 2

Total Semester Hrs: 17 - 18 1/2

Total Hours: 135.5 (includes at least 64 chemistry hours depending on options selected)

* Minimum Grade of C Required

¹ Twelve semester hours of electives must be in the Humanistic-Social area. Of the twelve, 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.
² A two-semester sequence of core-curriculum approved science and laboratory. The specific course may be determined by the chosen concentration area.
³ Students must complete three semester hours of advanced chemistry courses from CH 322 , CH 425 , CH 426 , CH 444 , CH 467 , CH462-4.
⁴ Concentration Electives are determined by the chosen minor/concentration/certification. The chosen field may require additional free electives to complete.