Chemistry, BA

Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry (315000BA) 

More on the Chemistry major

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 (Stellic) 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

General Education Requirements36
College of Arts & Sciences Requirements14
Chemistry Requirements31-33
Physics Requirements 8
Mathematics Requirements8
Advanced Chemistry Electives5
Additional Credits for Graduation *18-16
Total Hours120
*

Bachelor's degrees require a minimum of 120 credit hours for graduation.

Recommended General Education Courses

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 Foundations12
Mathematics, Statistics and Logic: 3 credit hours
MATH 221
Analytic Geometry-Calculus I
MATH 222
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
CHEM 151
Principles of Chemistry I
CHEM 152
Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory
CHEM 153
Principles of Chemistry II
BIOL 111
Principles of Biology I
BIOL 112
Principles of Biology II
PHYS 261
& PHYS 262
College Physics I
and College Physics II
PHYS 291
& PHYS 292
Elementary Classical Physics I
and Elementary Classical Physics II
Social Sciences: 6 credit hours
Diversity
Domestic Diversity
Global Diversity
Integrated and Applied Learning2
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 Hours36

College of Arts & Sciences Requirements

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 Proficiency14
101 Beginning I
102 Beginning II
201 Intermediate I
202 Intermediate II
SLPA 222
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

CHEM 151Principles of Chemistry I3
CHEM 152Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory1
CHEM 153Principles of Chemistry II3
CHEM 154Qualitative Analysis2
CHEM 263Organic Chemistry Lecture I3
CHEM 264Organic Chemistry Lecture II3
CHEM 265Organic Chemistry Laboratory I2
CHEM 266Organic Chemistry Laboratory II2
CHEM 380Advanced Chemistry Laboratory I2
CHEM 423Analytical Chemistry I3
CHEM 424Analytical Chemistry II3
Select one of the following:4-6
CHEM 305
Physical Chemistry for the Biological Sciences
-or-
CHEM 313
& CHEM 314
Physical Chemistry Lecture I
and Physical Chemistry Lecture II
Total Hours31-33
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

Select one of the following:8
PHYS 261
& PHYS 262
College Physics I
and College Physics II
-or-
PHYS 291
& PHYS 292
Elementary Classical Physics I
and Elementary Classical Physics II
Total Hours8

Mathematics Requirements

MATH 221Analytic Geometry-Calculus I4
MATH 222Analytic Geometry-Calculus II4
Total Hours8

Advanced Chemistry Electives

Select at least five credits of the following:5
CHEM 199
Introductory Seminar in Chemistry
CHEM 381
Advanced Chemistry Laboratory II
CHEM 399
Internship in Chemistry 1
CHEM 401
Biochemistry Lecture I
CHEM 402
Biochemistry Lecture II
CHEM 463
Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHEM 472
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 480
Advanced Chemistry Laboratory III
CHEM 497
Honors Project in Chemistry
CHEM 498
Special Topics in Chemistry 2
CHEM 499
Research Problems in Chemistry 2
PLYS 403
Polymer Chemistry
PLYS 404
Polymer Physics
PLYS 405
Polymer Science Laboratory
Total Hours5
1

May be repeated for a total of six credits.

2

May be repeated for a total of eight credits.

Recommended Sequence

Plan of Study Grid
1st Year
Fall SemesterHours
CHEM 151 Principles of Chemistry I 3
CHEM 152 Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory 1
MATH 149 Precalculus Mathematics 4
Writing Requirement 3
Speaking Requirement 3
 Hours14
Spring Semester
CHEM 153 Principles of Chemistry II 3
CHEM 154 Qualitative Analysis 2
MATH 221 Analytic Geometry-Calculus I 4
Writing Requirement 3
Social Science Requirement 3 3
 Hours15
2nd Year
Fall Semester
CHEM 263 Organic Chemistry Lecture I 3
CHEM 265 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 2
MATH 222 Analytic Geometry-Calculus II 4
PHYS 261
or PHYS 291
 College Physics I
or Elementary Classical Physics I
 4
Select one of the following: 3-4
Beginning Language I
 
SLPA 101 American Sign Language I  
 Hours16-17
Spring Semester
CHEM 264 Organic Chemistry Lecture II 3
CHEM 266 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II 2
PHYS 262
or PHYS 292
 College Physics II
or Elementary Classical Physics II
 4
Social Science Requirement 3 3
Select one of the following: 4-3
Beginning Language II
 
SLPA 102 American Sign Language II  
 Hours16-15
3rd Year
Fall Semester
CHEM 305 Physical Chemistry for the Biological Sciences 2 4
CHEM 423 Analytical Chemistry I 3
Arts Requirement c 3
Free Elective 3
Select one of the following: 3
Intermediate Language I  
SLPA 201 American Sign Language III  
 Hours16
Spring Semester
CHEM 424 Analytical Chemistry II 3
SLPA 222 Survey of Deaf Culture in America (Sign Language students only) 2
CHEM:3/4xxUpper-Level Chemistry Elective 1 3
Humanities Requirement 3 3
Free Elective 3
Select one of the following: 3
Intermediate Language II  
SLPA 202 American Sign Language IV  
 Hours17
4th Year
Fall Semester
CHEM 380 Advanced Chemistry Laboratory I 2
Upper Level Chemistry Electives 1 2
Complex Issues Requirement 3,4 3
Arts/Humanities Requirement 3 3
Free Elective 4
 Hours14
Spring Semester
Upper Level Electives 7
Domestic Diversity Requirement 3,4 3
Global Diversity Requirement 3,4 3
 Hours13
 Total Hours121
1

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry must take at least 5 credits to fulfill the Upper-Level Chemistry course requirements. CHEM 381 Advanced Chemistry Laboratory II, CHEM 399 Internship in Chemistry, CHEM 401 Biochemistry Lecture I, CHEM 402 Biochemistry Lecture II, CHEM 463 Advanced Organic Chemistry, CHEM 472 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, CHEM 480 Advanced Chemistry Laboratory III, CHEM 497 Honors Project in Chemistry, CHEM 498 Special Topics in Chemistry, CHEM 499 Research Problems in Chemistry, PLYS 403 Polymer Chemistry, PLYS 404 Polymer Physics, PLYS 405 Polymer Science Laboratory 

2

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry can choose to take CHEM 305 Physical Chemistry for the Biological Sciences, or CHEM 313 Physical Chemistry Lecture I and CHEM 314 Physical Chemistry Lecture II.  CHEM 313 is offered in the Fall and CHEM 314 is offered in the Spring.  

3

Courses fulfill General Education requirements. Unless a course is specified, refer to the General Education guide at https://bulletin.uakron.edu/undergraduate/general-education/. It is recommended that General Education courses be selected to satisfy major or minor requirements, or to double dip between multiple tiers (i.e., Chemistry majors are encouraged to take SOCIO 100 Introduction to Sociology and/or SOWK 244/344 Death and Dying to satisfy the Domestic Diversity Requirement, as well as part of the Social Science Requirement).

4

If requirement has been satisfied by previous coursework, credits should still be filled as general electives.

Student must obtain a grade of C- or better in all required chemistry courses.  If a grade of less than C- is obtained in a required chemistry course, the student must successfully repeat the course within a year.

A student who plans to enter the Cooperative Education Program in chemistry should plan to take the foreign language in the first two years.  Completion of the second year of a foreign language or demonstrated equivalent competence is required.