College of Business, Science & Technology

Chemistry Major (BA Traditional)

Chemistry majors will gain an understanding of the structure of atoms and molecules, properties of materials, and the reactions that convert one molecule or material to another.  The chemistry major prepares students to think critically and quantitatively, reason scientifically, and to understand the experimental methods, techniques, and instrumentation used in chemistry.  Students have the opportunity to gain relevant research experience on campus.

General Education Requirements

All degree seeking undergraduate students must complete the general education requirements.

Degree Requirements

A Bachelor of Arts degree consists of a major of typically 30 to 44 credits or two minors, general education courses, upper-level requirements, and elective courses totaling a minimum of 120 credits.

Prerequisites (not counted in major credit total)
Calculus I (4)
General Biology I (4)
Required
CHE 115General Chemistry I4
CHE 116General Chemistry II4
CHE 221Organic Chemistry I4
CHE 222Organic Chemistry II4
CHE 326Analytical Chemistry I4
CHE 328Biochemistry I4
CHE 341Thermodynamics4
PHS 221General Physics I4
PHS 222General Physics II4
SCI 255Global Regulatory and Legal Requirements of Quality3
SCI 435Research and Techniques4
or SCI 455 Research in Science
SCI 453Science Senior Capstone2
Total Credits45