B.S. Chemistry Program Map
Non-ACS General Track (Precalculus Start)
This degree has as its core a number of fundamental courses in chemistry and allows for students with interests in additional fields to build a broad based curriculum.
Stats
60
Core Credit Hours
27
Major Credit Hours
33
Elective Credit Hours
- Plan Your Degree
- Crush Your Course
- Find Your Place
- Broaden Your Perspectives
- Connect Off-Campus
- Take Care of Yourself
- Pave Your Path
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.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
A1: ENGL 1101
English Composition 1 |
3 |
|
A2: MATH 1113
Precalculus |
4 |
|
B2: XIDS 2002
First-Year Seminar |
2 |
|
F: CHEM 1211 + Lab
Principles of Chemistry 1 |
4 |
| B1, C, OR E | 3 |
Milestone:
- Complete ENGL 1101, MATH 1113, and CHEM 1211/1211L with a C or better.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
A1: ENGL 1102
English Composition 2 |
3 |
|
D2: MATH 1634
Calculus 1 |
4 |
|
F: CHEM 1212 + Lab
Principles of Chemistry 2 |
4 |
| B1, C, OR E | 3 |
Milestones:
- Complete ENGL 1102 and MATH 1634 with a C or better.
- Complete CHEM 1212/1212L with a B or better.
16 Fall Credit Hours + 14 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
CHEM 2130
Sophomore Chemistry Seminar |
1 |
|
F: CHEM 2411 + Lab
Organic Chemistry 1 |
4 |
|
D1: PHYS 1111 OR 2211 + Lab
Introductory Physics 1 or Principles of Physics 1 |
4 |
|
F: MATH 1401 OR 2644
Elementary Statistics or Calculus 2 |
3/4 |
| B1, C, OR E | 3 |
Milestone:
- Complete CHEM 2411 and Physics with a C or better.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
CHEM 34 22 + Lab
Organic Chemistry 2 |
4 |
|
D1: PHYS 1112 OR 2212 + Lab
Introductory Physics 2 or Principles of Physics 2 |
4 |
| B1, C, OR E | 3 |
| B1, C, OR E | 3 |
Milestone:
- Complete Organic 1 or 2 and Physics 1 or 2 with a C or better.
15/16 Fall Credit Hours + 14 Spring Credit Hours = 29/30 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
CHEM 3310K
Analytical Chemistry |
4 |
|
CHEM 3510
Survey of Physical Chemistry |
3 |
| B1, C, OR E | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
Milestone:
- CHEM 3310K with a C or better.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
CHEM 4711
Biochemistry |
3 |
|
CHEM Course
3000/4000 level CHEM Elective course |
3 |
|
Elective
3000/4000 level Elective course |
3 |
| B1, C, OR E | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
16 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 31 Credit Hours
| 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 |
| 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 Office of Career and Graduate School Connections.
Middle Years:
- Sign up for Handshake through Office of Career and Graduate School Connections.
- 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, research, activities, volunteering).
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 Office of Career and Graduate School Connections for cover letters, resume, application, and interviews.
Careers
Career Opportunities
This degree can help you get work as the following:
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