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Chemistry, B.S.

Chemistry, B.S.

This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major.  University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates.  Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
FallHour
CHEM 1110 General Chemistry I 4
MATH 1420 Calculus I 4
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 6
 Hours14
Spring
CHEM 1120 General Chemistry II 4
MATH 1421 Calculus II 4
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 6
 Hours14
Sophomore
Fall
CHEM 2210 Organic Chemistry I 3
CHEM 2320 Chemical Analysis 3
CHEM 2330 Chemical Analysis Laboratory 2
PHYSICS 1701 Physics I for Science and Engineering 4
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 3
 Hours15
Spring
CHEM 2010 Chemical Safety Seminar 1
CHEM 2110 Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry 4
CHEM 2220 Organic Chemistry II 3
CHEM 2230 Organic Chemistry Laboratory 2
PHYSICS 1702 Physics II for Science and Engineering 4
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 3
 Hours17
Junior
Fall
CHEM 4310/5310 Instrumental Analysis 3
CHEM 4420/5420 Physical Chemistry I 3
CHEM 4510/5510 Biochemistry I 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 6
 Hours15
Spring
CHEM 4110/5110 Inorganic Chemistry 3
CHEM 4430/5430 Physical Chemistry II 3
CHEM 4440/5440 Physical Chemistry Laboratory 2
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 7
 Hours15
Senior
Fall
CHEM 3600 Undergraduate Research in Chemistry 1
CHEM 4610/5610 Advanced Synthesis Laboratory 2
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 12
 Hours15
Spring
CHEM 3600 Undergraduate Research in Chemistry 1
Chemistry Elective (3000/4000 level) 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 11
 Hours15
 Total Hours120