B.A. Plan B, General
This degree option has as its core a number of fundamental courses in chemistry around which students with interest in other fields may build a broad-based curriculum. Combining this degree with minors or second majors prepares students for a variety of career opportunities in addition to standard laboratory positions and include the following: with business ‑ technical sales; with biology or geology ‑ environmental studies; with geology ‑ geochemistry; with environmental studies ‑ industrial hygiene; with political science followed by law school ‑ patent law; with English ‑ technical writing in newspaper, magazines, or technical manuals; with education ‑ middle school and /or high school teaching.
Upon completion of this degree program the student will have acquired:
Competence in the basic content of organic, inorganic, physical, analytical chemistry and biochemistry
- The ability to carry out experimental protocols, and analyze and interpret data
- The ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written presentations
- Proficiency in the use of appropriate computer applications and information technology as related to chemistry
- Adequate preparation to compete successfully in professional school or a science-related career
- An understanding of the impact of chemistry in a global/societal context
Requirement |
Hours |
42 |
Core Area A must include MATH 1113*
Core Area D must include MATH 1634* and PHYS 1111 or 2211 and PHYS 1112 or 2212 are recommended. (*2 hours moved to Area F)
Core Area F: major specific courses |
18 |
4 |
|
CHEM 1212K or CHEM 2422 and 2422L |
4 |
4 |
|
4 |
|
Math credit from Area A and D |
2 |
Concentration |
26‑30 |
Courses from major: |
|
0‑4 |
|
4 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
3 |
|
CHEM electives** |
6 |
Courses from supporting disciplines
4 |
|
Foreign Language 2001 |
3 |
Minor |
|
15‑18 total hours with 9 hours at 3000 level or above |
15‑18 |
Electives (7-11 hours must be at 3000 level or above) |
12-19 |
TOTAL |
120 |
General Restrictions: Only one D is permitted in a major course counted toward graduation. A maximum of 3 hours of research is allowed in the degree program. Six (6) hours of WAC courses are required.
**Chemistry Electives: The following courses are not allowed: CHEM 3130, CHEM 3140, CHEM 4083 and CHEM 4084.
