CHEMISTRY MAJOR

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who graduate with a B.S. in chemistry are expected to be able to:
1. Comprehend the fundamental principles underlying all chemical processes.
2. Apply the broad and rapidly expanding body of chemical knowledge.
3. Analyze and critique specifi c information in the chemical literature.
4. Design experiments and collect information related to chemical phenomena.
5. Interpret and evaluate information obtained in experiments in terms of current
chemical theory and concepts.
6. Communicate orally and in writing specifi c information obtained in experiments and
the interpretation of experimental results.
Students must earn a C or better in all Major Courses.

Chemistry is the science of all matter and its changes, and is therefore intimately linked
to all the natural and applied sciences. Chemists work in diverse scientifi c, medical and engineering
fi elds, so the curriculum of the Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry includes
opportunities to take specialized coursework in biochemistry, environmental chemistry and
other areas in addition to advanced courses in inorganic, organic, physical, and analytical
chemistry. Students with specifi c career objectives should choose advanced coursework in
consultation with their advisers. All majors are required to participate in one semester of faculty-
directed laboratory research, and additional research experience is strongly encouraged.
Students must earn a C or better in all Major Courses.

I. CORE CURRICULUM (34-41) ...................................................................34-41

II. FRESHMAN GRADUATION REQUIREMENT (0-3 Credits)
Minimum grade of C is required.
University 110, The First-Year Experience .........................................................3
UNIV 110 is required for all new entering freshmen and for new transfer students
with fewer than 12 transfer credit hours unless the transfer student has satisfactorily
completed a college transition course.

III. FOUNDATION COURSES (23-35 Credits)*
Chemistry 111/111L* ...........................................................................................4
Chemistry 112/112L† ...........................................................................................4
Chemistry 150 *† .................................................................................................3
Mathematics 160*, 161 ........................................................................................8
Mathematics 260 ..................................................................................................4
Physics 211/211L*; 212/212L ..............................................................................8
Physics 330 or Math 242.................................................................................... 3-4
†A minimum grade of C is required for these courses.
*Credits for courses taken as part of the Core Curriculum are not counted
elsewhere in the major.

IV. MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (44 Credits)
Minimum grade of C required for all major requirement courses.
Chemistry 321/321L ..............................................................................................4
Chemistry 331/331L, 332/332L ............................................................................8
Chemistry 351/351L ..............................................................................................4
Chemistry 399 .......................................................................................................1
Chemistry 411/411L ..............................................................................................4
Chemistry 422/422L ..............................................................................................4
Chemistry 441/441L, 442/442L ............................................................................8
Chemistry 499 - undergraduate research ...............................................................3
Students are required to choose an additional 8 credits hours in two or more Chemistry
courses at the 300-level or above. Chemistry 301 and 399 are not acceptable. ..........8

V. ELECTIVES (0-19 Credits) ............................................................................0-19
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED ...............................................................................120

CHEMISTRY MINOR
A minor in chemistry is available. Students interested in minoring in chemistry should
contact the Department Chair of Chemistry and Physics. A grade of C or above is required
in each course to be applied toward the minor.

Credits
Prerequisites: Chemistry 111/111L, 112/112L .........................................................8
Chemistry 321/321L, 331/331L, 332/332L ...............................................................12
Choose three or more credits at the 300-level or above from Chemistry. Chemistry 301,
399, and 499 are not acceptable. Marine Science 305/305L, 355/355L, 401/401L,
and 402/402L are acceptable ....................................................................................3-4
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TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED ...........................................................................23-24