Chemistry, BA
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry (315000BA)
Program Description
Chemistry is an experimental science that seeks to understand the structure and function of molecules. Chemists synthesize new materials, and study their properties and how they interact with other compounds. The BS degrees offered by the department prepare students for independent laboratory work and research. The BA degree is less strongly focused on research and prepares students for professional degrees like medicine, dentistry and pharmacy.
Admission, Retention and Graduation
The student must maintain a minimum 2.00 grade point average The student must obtain a grade of C- or better in all required chemistry courses
The following information has official approval of The Department of Chemistry and The Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences, but is intended only as a supplemental guide. Official degree requirements are established at the time of transfer and admission to the degree-granting college. Students should refer to the Degree Progress Report (DPR) which is definitive for graduation requirements. Completion of this degree within the identified time frame below is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others. The transfer process is completed through an appointment with your academic advisor.
Three year accelerated option: for first time students who have earned credits for at least the first year of courses. Credits can be earned through qualifying scores on appropriate Advanced Placement (AP) exams or through College Credit Plus Program (CCP) courses. Credits for qualifying AP scores or CCP courses are determined by the appropriate academic department. Departments may assign varied course credit, depending on the student’s score on an AP exam or grade in a CCP course. Students may also receive credit by examination or via placement tests, where appropriate.
Requirements
Summary
Code | Title | Hours |
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General Education Requirements | 36 | |
College of Arts & Sciences Requirements | 14 | |
Chemistry Requirements | 31-33 | |
Physics Requirements | 8 | |
Mathematics Requirements | 8 | |
Advanced Chemistry Electives | 5 | |
Additional Credits for Graduation * | 18-16 | |
Total Hours | 120 |
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Bachelor's degrees require a minimum of 120 credit hours for graduation.
Recommended General Education Courses
Code | Title | Hours |
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Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree must complete the following General Education coursework. Diversity courses may also fulfill major or Breadth of Knowledge requirements. Integrated and Applied Learning courses may also fulfill requirements in the major. | ||
Students are not required to enroll in the specific courses listed below. However, to facilitate successful degree completion, the academic department strongly encourages completion of the following recommendations. | ||
Academic Foundations | 12 | |
Mathematics, Statistics and Logic: 3 credit hours | ||
Analytic Geometry-Calculus I | ||
Analytic Geometry-Calculus II | ||
Speaking: 3 credit hours | ||
Writing: 6 credit hours | ||
Breadth of Knowledge | 22 | |
Arts/Humanities: 9 credit hours | ||
Natural Sciences: 7 credit hours | ||
Principles of Chemistry I | ||
Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory | ||
Principles of Chemistry II | ||
Principles of Biology I | ||
Principles of Biology II | ||
Physics for Life Sciences I and Physics for Life Sciences II | ||
Elementary Classical Physics I and Elementary Classical Physics II | ||
Social Sciences: 6 credit hours | ||
Diversity | ||
Domestic Diversity | ||
Global Diversity | ||
Integrated and Applied Learning | 2 | |
Select one class from one of the following subcategories: | ||
Complex Issues Facing Society | ||
Capstone | ||
Review the General Education Requirements page for detailed course listings. | ||
Total Hours | 36 |
College of Arts & Sciences Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
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Degree requirements in Arts & Sciences include the demonstration of ability to use another language by completion of the second year of a foreign language. | ||
2 Year Language Proficiency | 14 | |
101 Beginning I | ||
102 Beginning II | ||
201 Intermediate I | ||
202 Intermediate II | ||
Survey of Deaf Culture in America (American Sign Language option only) | ||
Students must also complete a minimum of 40 credits (excluding workshops) consisting of either: | ||
Upper-level (300/400) courses both in and outside of the student’s major; | ||
or other courses outside the major department approved by the student’s major department chair (permission should be obtained prior to enrollment); these may not include workshops |
Chemistry Requirements 1
Code | Title | Hours |
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CHEM:151 | Principles of Chemistry I | 3 |
CHEM:152 | Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
CHEM:153 | Principles of Chemistry II | 3 |
CHEM:154 | Qualitative Analysis | 2 |
CHEM:263 | Organic Chemistry Lecture I | 3 |
CHEM:264 | Organic Chemistry Lecture II | 3 |
CHEM:265 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | 2 |
CHEM:266 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | 2 |
CHEM:380 | Advanced Chemistry Laboratory I | 2 |
CHEM:423 | Analytical Chemistry I | 3 |
CHEM:424 | Analytical Chemistry II | 3 |
Select one of the following: | 4-6 | |
Physical Chemistry for the Biological Sciences | ||
-or- | ||
Physical Chemistry Lecture I and Physical Chemistry Lecture II | ||
Total Hours | 31-33 |
1 | If a grade of less than C- is earned in a required chemistry course, the student must successfully repeat that course within a year. |
Physics Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Select one of the following: | 8 | |
Physics for Life Sciences I and Physics for Life Sciences II | ||
-or- | ||
Elementary Classical Physics I and Elementary Classical Physics II | ||
Total Hours | 8 |
Mathematics Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
MATH:221 | Analytic Geometry-Calculus I | 4 |
MATH:222 | Analytic Geometry-Calculus II | 4 |
Total Hours | 8 |
Advanced Chemistry Electives
Code | Title | Hours |
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Select at least five credits of the following: | 5 | |
Introductory Seminar in Chemistry | ||
Advanced Chemistry Laboratory II | ||
Internship in Chemistry 1 | ||
Biochemistry Lecture I | ||
Biochemistry Lecture II | ||
Advanced Organic Chemistry | ||
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | ||
Advanced Chemistry Laboratory III | ||
Honors Project in Chemistry | ||
Special Topics in Chemistry 2 | ||
Research Problems in Chemistry 2 | ||
Polymer Chemistry | ||
Polymer Physics | ||
Polymer Science Laboratory | ||
Total Hours | 5 |
1 | May be repeated for a total of six credits. |
2 | May be repeated for a total of eight credits. |