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, or (2) a Concentration in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Among the more popular focus areas are the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB) Concentration and the Business Minor .

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
ERH 101 - Writing and Rhetoric I Credit Hours: 3
PE 102 - Boxing Credit Hours: 0.5
or
PE 105 - Wellness Concepts Credit Hours: 0.5
ROTC Requirement - AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 1

Total Semester Hrs: 15.5

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
ERH 102 - Writing and Rhetoric II Credit Hours: 3 *
PE 102 - Boxing Credit Hours: 0.5
or
PE 105 - Wellness Concepts Credit Hours: 0.5
ROTC Requirement - AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 1

Total Semester Hrs: 15.5

Third (Sophomore) Class

First Semester

CH 223 - Organic Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3 *
CH 225 - Organic Laboratory I Credit Hours: 3
ELEC Foreign Language - Foreign Language Elective Credit Hours: 3 ¹
Science Requirement - Core Credit Hours: 4 (Biology or Physics w/ lab)²
CH Elective - 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
ROTC Requirement - AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 1

Total Semester Hrs: 17.5 - 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
ELEC Foreign Language - Foreign Language Elective Credit Hours: 3 ¹
Science Requirement - Core Credit Hours: 4 (Biology or Physics w/ lab)²
PE 101 - Basic Swimming and Survival Credit Hours: 0.5
or
PE 300 - Principles of Physical Conditioning Credit Hours: 1
ROTC Requirement - AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 1

Total Semester Hrs: 17.5 - 18

Second (Junior) Class

First Semester

CH 301 - Physical Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3
CH 311W - Laboratory for CH 301 Credit Hours: 3
ELEC Free - Free Elective Credit Hours: 3 ¹
CH Elective - Concentration Elective Credit Hours: 3 ³
ELEC Foreign Language - Foreign Language Elective Credit Hours: 3 ¹
ROTC Requirement - AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 2
PE Requirement - Elective Credit Hours: 0.5

Total Semester Hrs: 17.5

Second Semester

CH 246 - Inorganic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
CH 321 - Structural Biochemistry Credit Hours: 3
CH Requirement - Advanced Chemistry Course Credit Hours: 3 (300-level or above)
CH Elective - Concentration Elective Credit Hours: 3 ³
ELEC Foreign Language - Foreign Language Elective Credit Hours: 3
PE Requirement - Elective Credit Hours: 0.5
ROTC Requirement - AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 2

Total Semester Hrs: 17.5

First (Senior) Class

First Semester

CH 335 - Analytical Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3
CH 337 - Laboratory for CH 335 Credit Hours: 3
ELEC Free - Free Elective Credit Hours: 3 ¹
CH Elective - Concentration Elective Credit Hours: 3 ³
CH 401 - Advanced Topics in Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
PE Requirement - Elective Credit Hours: 0.5
ROTC Requirement - AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 2

Total Semester Hrs: 17.5

Second Semester

CH Elective - Concentration Elective Credit Hours: 3 ³
ERH 103 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credit Hours: 1
ELEC Free - Free Electives Credit Hours: 11 ¹
ROTC Requirement - AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 2

Total Semester Hrs: 17

Total Hours: minimum 136

* 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.