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 (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

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
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 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
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
Physical Chemistry for the Biological Sciences
-or-
Physical Chemistry Lecture I
and Physical Chemistry Lecture II
Total Hours31-33

Physics Requirements

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 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
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 Hours5