Chemistry, B.S.

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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
ERH 101 - Writing and Rhetoric 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: 15.5

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 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: 15.5

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
PY 155 - Laboratory for PY 160 Credit Hours: 1
ERH 103 - Fundamentals of 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: 16.5 - 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
PY 156 - Laboratory for PY 161 Credit Hours: 1
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: 17.5 - 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
Physical Education Elective Credit Hours: 0.5
AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 2
Civilizations and Cultures Elective Credit Hours: 3¹

Total Semester Hrs: 17.5

Second Semester

CH 302 - Physical Chemistry II Credit Hours: 3
CH 321 - Structural Biochemistry 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: 1.5 - 3
Physical Education Elective Credit Hours: 0.5
AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 2

Total Semester Hrs: 16 - 17.5

First (Senior) Class

First Semester

CH 451 - Senior Thesis Credit Hours: 3
CH 401 - Advanced Topics in Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
Civilizations and Cultures Credit Hours: 3¹
Electives Credit Hours: 6¹
Physical Education Elective Credit hours: 0.5
AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 2

Total Semester Hrs: 17.5

Second Semester

Adv. CH Course Credit Hours: 3²
CH 452 - Senior Thesis Credit Hours: 3
Electives Credit Hours: 9-10 1/2 ¹
AS, MS, or NS Credit Hours: 2

Total Semester Hrs: 17 - 18.5

Total Hours: minimum 135

* 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.
²Students must complete three semester hours of advanced chemistry courses from CH 322 , CH 425 , CH 426 , CH 444 , CH 467 , CH462-4.

Concentration:

The following concentration can be declared by cadets in the Chemistry majors:

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB) Concentration