Degree Requirements - Chemistry BA

The BA degree in Chemistry is intended to fulfill the needs of students who wish a broader liberal arts education. It is recommended for students who wish to enter other scientific or non-scientific fields related to chemistry, such as environmental chemistry, pharmacy, business or law or who are preparing to enter medical or dental schools.

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Major Requirements (56-60 hours required)

Chemistry Requirements

CHEM 211, 212 (4,4) *	General Chemistry I and II	8
CHEM 313, 314 (3,3)	Organic Chemistry I and II	6
CHEM 315, 318 (2,2)	Organic Chemistry Lab I and II	4
CHEM 321 (4)	Elementary Quantitative Analysis	4
CHEM 331, 332 (3,3)	Physical Chemistry I and II	6
CHEM 336, 337 (2,2)	Physical Chemistry Lab I and II	4
CHEM Electives		5
	Total	37

*satisfies Natural Science requirement

Mathematics Requirements

MATH 113, 114 (4,4) **	Analytic Geometry and Calculus I and II	8
MATH 213	Analytic Geometry and Calculus III	3
	Total	11

**Satisfies Quantitative Reasoning requirement

Physics Requirements

Choose College Physics or University Physics Sequence

College Physics (8)

PHYS 243, 245 (3,3)	College Physics I and II	6
PHYS 244, 246 (1,1)	College Physics Lab I and II	2

- or -

University Physics (12)

PHYS 160	University Physics I	4
PHYS 260, 262 (3,3)	University Physics II and III	6
PHYS 261, 263 (1,1)	University Physics Laboratory II and III	2
	Total Major Requirements	56-60

General Education (University and College) (45-57 Hours)

Written Communication (ENGL 101, 302)		6
Oral Communication (COMM 100,101, or 104)		3
Literature (view list)		6
Information technology proficiency (CHEM 350 )		3
US History (HIST 120)		3
Western Civilization (HIST 100)		3
Fine Arts (view list)		3
Philosophy/Religious studies		3
Proficiency in a foreign language		0-12
Social/Behavioral Science (view list)		6
Global Understanding (view list)		3
Non-Western Culture		3
Synthesis (view list)		3
	Total University and College Requirements	45-57

General Electives (3-19 hours)

Upper division hours (minimum 45)

Minimum Hours to Graduate 120


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