B.S. Chemistry (Pre-professional Track/Algebra Start) Program Map

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
C1: ENGL 1101 English Composition I	3
MATH 1111 College Algebra	3
I2: XIDS 2002 First-Year Seminar	2
P2: POLS 1101 American Government	3
T1: BIOL 1107 + Lab Principles of Biology I	4

Milestone:

Overall B or better grades highly desirable to be competitive for medical school.

Term 2: Spring
Course Name	Credit Hours
C2: ENGL 1102 English Composition II	3
M: MATH 1113 Precalculus	4
F: CHEM 1211 + Lab Principles of Chemistry I	4
T2: BIOL 1108 + Lab Principles of Biology II	4

Milestone:

Overall B or better grades highly desirable to be competitive for medical school.

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

Term 1: Fall
Course Name	Credit Hours
CHEM 1212/1212L Principles of Chemistry I + Lab	4
MATH 1634 Calculus I	4
I1: PHIL 2020 Critical Thinking	3
S2: PSYC 1101 OR SOCI 1101 Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Sociology	3

Milestone:

Overall B or better grades highly desirable to be competitive for medical school.

Term 2: Spring
Course Name	Credit Hours
CHEM 2411 + Lab Organic Chemistry I	4
CHEM 2130 Sophomore Chemistry Seminar	1
PSYC or SOCI Elective 3XXX/4XXX	3
BIOL Course 3000/4000 level BIOL elective course	4

Milestone:

Overall B or better grades highly desirable to be competitive for medical school.

Term 3: Summer
Credit Name	Credit Hours
CHEM 3422/3422L Organic Chemistry II + Lab	4
Core IMPACTS S1 or P1 World History or US History	3

14 Fall Credit Hours + 13 Spring Credit Hours + 7 Summer Credit Hours = 34 Credit Hours

Term 1: Fall
Course Name	Credit Hours
CHEM 3310K Analytical Chemistry	4
PHYS 1111 OR 2211 + Lab Introductory Physics I or Principles of Physics I	4
BIOL Course 3000/4000 level BIOL elective course	3
MATH 1401 or 2644 Elementary Statistics or Calculus II	3

Milestones:

Biology electives can be taken in any order, but need to be taken before attempting the MCAT.
CHEM 3422+L and CHEM 3310K must be completed with a C or better before taking CHEM 4711

Term 2: Spring
Course Name	Credit Hours
CHEM 4711 Biochemistry	3
PHYS 1112 OR 2212 + Lab Introductory Physics II or Principles of Physics II	4
BIOL Course 3000/4000 level BIOL elective course	3
A: Literature course	3

Milestones:

Biology electives can be taken in any order, but need to be taken before attempting the MCAT.
Take MCAT in summer between Years 3 & 4

14 Fall Credit Hours + 14 Spring Credit Hours = 28 Credit Hours

Term 1: Fall
Course Name	Credit Hours
CHEM 4908L Tools in Chemical Research	2
CHEM 3510 Survey of Physical Chemistry	3
CHEM 4610 Inorganic Chemistry	3
CHEM Course 3000/4000 level CHEM elective course	3
Core IMPACTS S1 or P1 World or US History	3

Milestone:

Overall B or better grades highly desirable to be competitive for medical school.

Term 2: Spring
Course Name	Credit Hours
CHEM 4909L CHEM Senior Capstone Research Project	1
CHEM 4084 Senior Seminar	1
CHEM Course 3000/4000 level CHEM elective course	3
Elective	3
Elective	3
Core IMPACTS A	3

Milestone:

Overall B or better grades highly desirable to be competitive for medical school.

15 Fall Credit Hours + 12 Spring Credit Hours = 27 Credit Hours

Additional Information:

Recommended Biology Electives: Cell and Molecular Biology, Human Physiology, Genetics, Microbiology. Recommended Psychology Electives: Human Growth & Development, Social Psychology, Abnormal Psychology.
This program map was developed for Medical School. The courses in the first three years have been laid out to prepare students for the MCAT. The MCAT should be taken in the summer after Year 3.
If a student plans to graduate in a fall semester, they will take Senior Seminar (CHEM 4084) in the fall semester. They would also have to join a research group and do research-for-credit (CHEM 4083) instead of taking CHEM 4909L. We recommend that they do at least 2 semesters of research to ensure they have enough material to write their capstone paper in Senior Seminar.
This program map can be adapted for other professional programs (etc. Dental, Vet, Physician’s Assistant, Anesthesiology Assistant or Physical Therapy programs). See an advisor to discuss changes.

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:

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, 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 Career Services for cover letters, resume, application, and interviews.

B.S. Chemistry Program Map

Non-ACS Professional Preparation Track (Algebra Start)

Plan Your Degree

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B.S. Chemistry Program Map

Non-ACS Professional Preparation Track (Algebra Start)

Stats

Plan Your Degree

Term 1: Fall

Term 2: Spring

Term 1: Fall

Term 2: Spring

14 Fall Credit Hours + 13 Spring Credit Hours + 7 Summer Credit Hours = 34 Credit Hours

Term 1: Fall

Term 2: Spring

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Term 2: Spring

Crush Your Course

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Middle Years:

Last Year:

Find Your Place

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Last Year:

Broaden Your Perspectives

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Connect Off-Campus

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Take Care of Yourself

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Pave Your Path

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