Chemistry (B.S.)

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Major Courses

CHE 111 - General Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4 (see General Education below) *π
CHE 112 - General Chemistry II Credit Hours: 4 *
CHE 201 - Organic Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4 *
CHE 202 - Organic Chemistry II Credit Hours: 4 *
CHE 301 - Analytic Chemistry Credit Hours: 4 *
CHE 411 - Physical Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4
CHE 440 - Research in Biology and Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
MAT 201 - Calculus I Credit Hours: 4 (see General Education below) ^*π
MAT 202 - Calculus II Credit Hours: 4 *
PHY 211 - Modern University Physics I Credit Hours: 4 *
PHY 212 - Modern University Physics II Credit Hours: 4 *
Choose one of the following
CHE 460 - Senior Research Project Credit Hours: 3
CHE 490 - Senior Honors Project Credit Hours: 3

Chemistry B.S. Major Credit Hours 46

General Education

Community of Learners Core Courses

COR 100 - Life In Community Credit Hours: 2 +
COR 200 - Christ, Culture, and Diversity Credit Hours: 2 +
COR 374 - Preparing for Cross Cultural Studies Credit Hours: 1 +
COR 375 - Cross Cultural Studies Credit Hours: 3 +
COR 300 - Christian Faith and Community Credit Hours: 2
COR 400 - Christian Life and Vocation Credit Hours: 2

Biblical Studies Courses

BIB 217 - Survey of the Old Testament Credit Hours: 3 +
BIB 218 - Survey of the New Testament Credit Hours: 3 +

Liberal Arts Skills Courses

ENG 104 - College Writing Credit Hours: 3 ^*
ENG 304 - Writing and Research Credit Hours: 3 ^*#
HPR 101 - Personal Fitness and Wellness Credit Hours: 2
Speech See General Education Section for approved courses Credit Hours: 2 ^

Liberal Arts Pathways Courses

Art Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 2 Credit Hours
History Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 3 Credit Hours
Literature Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 3 Credit Hours
Mathematics Pathway - MAT 201 - Calculus I (see Major courses)
Music Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 2 Credit Hours
Philosophy Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 3 Credit Hours
Science with Lab Pathway - CHE 111 - General Chemistry I (see Major courses)
Social Science Pathway - See General Education Requirements - Main Campus 3 Credit Hours

General Education Credit Hours 44

Elective Credit Hours 30

B.S. in Chemistry Total Credit Hours 120

Symbol Key

^ Grade of “C” or better required.
* This course has a prerequisite.
# Possible waiver by exam.
π A major course that meets a General Education requirement.
+ Possible waiver with a specified number of transfer credits upon first-time admission.

Strongly Recommended Support Courses

MAT 311 - Differential Equations is not required for the B.S. in chemistry program, but it is strongly recommended by the department. Also, CHE 472 - Biological Chemistry I is strongly recommended for students who intend to pursue a graduate degree in chemistry.

Upper-level Course Requirements

Depending on which courses students choose in the chemistry majors, they may not acquire 36 upper-level credit hours (300-400) in their major coursework. However, students are required to complete 36 credit hours of upper-level courses in order to graduate. Students in the chemistry majors should include upper-level coursework in their electives to ensure they will meet graduation requirements.

Chemistry Learning Outcomes

Students in chemistry majors will demonstrate an understating of the atomic and molecular behavior of systems. Chemistry students will attempt to explain phenomena in systems that range in size from electrons to entire galaxies. Students in the majors will complete a research project and attendant thesis to prepare them for graduate school and a wide variety of careers including teaching, law, pharmaceutical research, medicine, research science, and laboratory technology.

Research Opportunities

The chemistry faculty recognizes that research is a vital component of undergraduate education and offers research experience to all interested students. Students need not be chemistry majors to undertake research for direct academic credit.

Program Oversight

The chemistry major is overseen by the Department of Chemistry. Courses with CHE and NSC numbers are administered by this school. Questions about the major should be directed to the school dean.