Chemistry, B.A.

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 a minor in another department. Among the more popular focus areas are the Business Minor and the Modern Language 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
HPW 102 - Boxing Credit Hours: 0.5
or
HPW 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 *
HPW 102 - Boxing Credit Hours: 0.5
or
HPW 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
HPW 201 - Basic Swimming and Survival Credit Hours: 0.5
or
HPW 205 - 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
LEAD 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
HPW 201 - Basic Swimming and Survival Credit Hours: 0.5
or
HPW 205 - 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
HPW Requirement - Elective Credit Hours: 0.5
ROTC Requirement - AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 2

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
HPW 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
HPW 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.