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DRAFT 2026-2027 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Chemistry, Professional, B.S.

Freshman Seminar: 1 Sem. Hr.

General Education: 44 Sem. Hrs.

See General Education Program for available options in each category.

ENG 1050. Composition I (3 credits)
ENG 1060. Composition II (3 credits)
Fine Art (3 credits)
Literature (3 credits)
History (3 credits)
Philosophy and Religion (3 credits)
Social Sciences (9 credits)
Natural Science (6 credits)
Mathematics (3 credits)
Physical Education (2 credits)
General Education Electives (6 credits)

Major-Specific General Education Requirements

Core Major Requirements

Chemistry: 38 Sem. Hrs.

and two courses from those listed below:

CHM 4110. Physical Chemistry II (4 credits)
CHM 4200. Forensic Chemistry (4 credits)
CHM 4260. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (4 credits)
CHM 4270. Instrumental Analysis (4 credits)
Students pursuing the Forensic Chemistry track should select two courses from CHM 4110, CHM 4200, or CHM 4260. CHM 4270 is a required course within the Forensic Chemistry track.

Physics: 8 Sem. Hrs.

Math: 14(12) Sem. Hrs.

B.S. in Chemistry Track Option Course Requirements: 27 (29) Sem. Hrs.

Professional (CHEM)

Chemistry: 16 Sem. Hrs.

CHM 3110. Biochemistry (3 credits)
CHM 3120. Experimental Methods in Biochemistry (1 credit)
CHM 3210. Biochemistry II (3 credits)
CHM 3240. DNA Analysis Laboratory (1 credit)
CHM 3990. Research in Chemistry (1-3 credits) (4 credits total)
In addition to the two 4000-level courses taken to satisfy the Chemistry core, a third 4000-level course must be taken from those listed below.
CHM 4110. Physical Chemistry II (4 credits)
CHM 4200. Forensic Chemistry (4 credits)
CHM 4260. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (4 credits)
CHM 4270. Instrumental Analysis (4 credits)

Physics

(the 2000-level sequence noted in the core requirements is required for this track)

Electives (any area): 11 (13) Sem. Hrs.

Total: 120 Sem. Hrs.