Pre-Professional B.A in Chemistry
Advisor: V. Geisler
This degree option is frequently the choice of pre‑professional students because it allows a wide range of elective courses to fulfill the degree requirements. It is designed specifically for those students planning to attend medical, dental, veterinary, physician's assistant, or other professional programs. The general pre‑professional requirements include 2 years of Chemistry and 1 year each of Biology, Physics, and English, with Biochemistry strongly recommended. These requirements would make Chemistry an appropriate major.
Upon completion of this degree program the student will have acquired:
- competence in the basic content of organic, inorganic, physical, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, and biology;
- 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 applied to chemistry;
- adequate preparation to compete successfully in a professional school or a science-related career; and
- understanding of the impact of chemistry in a global/societal context.
Requirement |
Hours |
42 |
Core Area A must include MATH 1113*
Core Area C: foreign language is recommended.
Core Area D must include MATH 1634* and
PHYS 1111 or 2211 and PHYS 1112 or 2212 is recommended. (*2 hours moved to Area F)
Core Area F: Courses specific for the major |
18 |
4 |
|
CHEM 1212K or CHEM 2411 and 2411L |
4 |
4 |
|
4 |
|
Math credit from Area A and D |
2 |
Requirements for the major |
30-34 |
Courses from the major:
0‑4 |
|
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 |
4 |
|
4 |
|
Biology Electives (3000-level or above) |
9 |
Electives (7 hours must be at 3000-level or above) |
8-15 |
TOTAL |
120 |
General Restrictions: A maximum of 3 hours of research allowed in the degree program.
Students in this program must maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and only one D is permitted in courses used to satisfy the major. Six (6) hours of WAC courses are required.
**Chemistry Electives ‑ The following courses are not allowed: CHEM 3130, CHEM 3140, CHEM 4083, CHEM 4084, and CHEM 4185.
