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Plan Your Degree

Disclaimer: This program map is intended ONLY as a guide for students to plan their course of study. It does NOT replace any information in the Undergraduate Catalog, which is the official guide for completing degree requirements.

Term 1: Fall
Course Name	Credit Hours
A1: ENGL 1101 English Composition 1	3
MATH 1111 College Algebra	3
B2: XIDS 2002 First-Year Seminar	2
B1, C, OR E	3
B1, C, OR E	3

Milestone:

Complete ENGL 1101 and MATH 1111 with a C or better.

Term 2: Spring
Course Name	Credit Hours
A1: ENGL 1102 English Composition 2	3
A2: MATH 1113 Precalculus	4
F: CHEM 1211 + Lab Principles of Chemistry 1	4
B1, C, OR E	3

Milestone:

Complete ENGL 1102 and CHEM 1211 with a C or better.

Term 3: Summer
Course Name	Credit Hours
F: CHEM 1212 + Lab Principles of Chemistry 2	4
E1 OR E2	3

Milestone:

Complete CHEM 1212/ 1212L with a B or better over the summer to remain on track.

14 Fall Credit Hours + 14 Spring Credit Hours + 7 Summer Credit Hours = 35 Credit Hours

Term 1: Fall
Course Name	Credit Hours
F: CHEM 2411 + Lab Organic Chemistry 1	4
D2: MATH 1634 Calculus 1	4
D1: PHYS 1111 OR 2211 + Lab Introductory Physics 1 or Principles of Physics 1	4
B1, C, OR E	3

Milestone:

Complete MATH 1634, CHEM 2411, and PHYS 1111/ 2211 with a C or better.

Term 2: Spring
Course Name	Credit Hours
CHEM 3422 + Lab Organic Chemistry 2	4
CHEM 2130 Sophomore Chemistry Seminar	1
D1: PHYS 1112 OR 2212 + Lab Introductory Physics 2 or Principles of Physics 2	4
F: MATH 1401 OR 2644 Elementary Statistics or Calculus 2	3/4
B1, C, OR E	3

Milestone:

Complete Organic 1 or 2 and Physics 1 or 2 with a C or better.

15 Fall Credit Hours + 15/16 Spring Credit Hours = 30/31 Credit Hours

Term 1: Fall
Course Name	Credit Hours
CHEM 3310K Analytical Chemistry	4
CHEM 3510 Survey of Physical Chemistry	3
B1, C, OR E	3
Elective	3

Milestone:

CHEM 3310K with a C or better.

Term 2: Spring
Course Name	Credit Hours
CHEM 4711 Biochemistry	3
CHEM Course 3000/4000 level CHEM Elective course	3
Elective	3
Elective	3
Elective	3

13 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 28 Credit Hours

Term 1: Fall
Course Name	Credit Hours
CHEM 4610 Inorganic Chemistry	3
CHEM Course 3000/4000 level CHEM Elective course	3
Elective 3000/4000 level Elective course	3
Elective 3000/4000 level Elective course	3
Elective	3

Term 2: Spring
Course Name	Credit Hours
CHEM 4910L Tools and Applications in Chemical Research and Practice	3
Elective 3000/4000 level Elective course	3
Elective 3000/4000 level Elective course	3
Elective	3
Elective	3

15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours

Crush Your Course

First Year:

Choose Concentration (ACS track recommended).

Middle Years:

Take Sophomore Seminar.
Complete Organic Chemistry sequence.
Complete Analytical Chemistry.
Complete other supporting courses (see Advisor to have a clear roadmap).

Last Year:

Take Senior Seminar.
Take senior capstone course(s) and complete a senior project.
Complete all required courses for a degree.

Find Your Place

First Year:

Connect with your faculty mentor.
Join clubs (Chemistry Association or Emerging Healthcare Leaders recommended).

Middle Years:

Join a research group or seek for student employment (workshop leader, laboratory assistant).
Attend program/department/college events.
Attend senior research presentations and on-campus conferences.
Study and hang out in the student lounge (TLC 2116).

Last Year:

Attend program/department/college events.
Attend on-campus conferences.
Study and hang out in the student lounge (TLC 2116).

Broaden Your Perspectives

First Year:

Look at the Chemistry Careers page on the American Chemical Society’s webpage.

Middle Years:

Explore internships or part-time jobs in career-related areas (industry, pharmacy, etc.).
Explore summer internships or REU programs.
Explore volunteer opportunities with a club or in career-related areas.

Last Year:

Re-examine career paths with a chemistry degree (ACS Career page, alumni connections, your own aptitude and interest).

Connect Off-Campus

First Year:

Sign up for Handshake through Career Services.

Middle Years:

Sign up for Handshake through Career Services.
Create an account in LinkedIn.
Talk to alumni guest speakers and make connections.

Last Year:

Talk to alumni in a career field of interest, matched by your faculty mentor.

Take Care of Yourself

First Year:

Look into on-campus self-care and stress resources especially Campus Center, Health Services, and Counseling Center.
Find study buddies.
Go to events, have fun (balance time between study, work, and fun).

Middle Years:

Talk to your faculty mentor.
Look into on-campus self-care and stress resources especially Campus Center, Health Services, and Counseling Center.
Find study buddies.
Go to events, have fun (balance time between study, work, and fun).

Last Year:

Talk to your faculty mentor.
Look into on-campus self-care and stress resources especially Campus Center, Health Services, and Counseling Center.
Find study buddies.
Go to events, have fun (balance time between study, work, and fun).

Pave Your Path

First Year:

Look at the Careers page on the American Chemical Society’s webpage.

Middle Year:

Write preliminary resume.
Seek for resume-building opportunities related to your career goal (employment, researc

Last Year:

Build hands-on experience through research and/or internships.
Update your resume or CV.
Apply for graduate schools, professional school, or jobs.
Make sure to get help from Career Services for cover letters, resume, application, and interviews.