Chemistry, BS
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (315000BS)
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 | 8 | |
Chemistry Requirements | 40 | |
Physics Requirements | 8 | |
Mathematics Requirements | 15 | |
Advanced Chemistry Electives | 7 | |
Additional Credits for Graduation * | 6 | |
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 | ||
Analytic Geometry-Calculus III | ||
Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations | ||
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 | ||
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 for this Bachelor of Science in Arts & Sciences include the demonstration of ability to use another language by completion of the first year of a foreign language. | ||
1 Year Language Proficiency | 8 | |
101 Beginning I | ||
102 Beginning 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:313 | Physical Chemistry Lecture I | 3 |
CHEM:314 | Physical Chemistry Lecture II | 3 |
CHEM:380 | Advanced Chemistry Laboratory I | 2 |
CHEM:381 | Advanced Chemistry Laboratory II | 2 |
CHEM:423 | Analytical Chemistry I | 3 |
CHEM:424 | Analytical Chemistry II | 3 |
CHEM:472 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
CHEM:480 | Advanced Chemistry Laboratory III | 2 |
Total Hours | 40 |
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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 |
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PHYS:291 | Elementary Classical Physics I | 4 |
PHYS:292 | Elementary Classical Physics II | 4 |
Total Hours | 8 |
Mathematics Requirements
Code | Title | Hours |
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MATH:221 | Analytic Geometry-Calculus I | 4 |
MATH:222 | Analytic Geometry-Calculus II | 4 |
MATH:223 | Analytic Geometry-Calculus III | 4 |
MATH:335 | Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
Total Hours | 15 |
Advanced Chemistry Electives
Code | Title | Hours |
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Select at least seven credits of the following: | 7 | |
Internship in Chemistry 1 | ||
Biochemistry Lecture I | ||
Biochemistry Lecture II | ||
Advanced Organic Chemistry | ||
Honors Project in Chemistry 2 | ||
Special Topics in Chemistry 2 | ||
Research Problems in Chemistry 2 | ||
Polymer Chemistry | ||
Polymer Physics | ||
Polymer Science Laboratory | ||
Total Hours | 7 |
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May be repeated for a total of six credits.
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May be repeated for a total of eight credits.
Recommended Sequence
1st Year | ||
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Fall Semester | Hours | |
Writing Requirement | 3 | |
CHEM:151 | Principles of Chemistry I | 3 |
CHEM:152 | Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
MATH:149 | Precalculus Mathematics | 4 |
Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
Beginning Language I | ||
SLPA:101 | American Sign Language I | |
Hours | 14-15 | |
Spring Semester | ||
Writing Requirement | 3 | |
Speaking Requirement | 3 | |
CHEM:153 | Principles of Chemistry II | 3 |
CHEM:154 | Qualitative Analysis | 2 |
MATH:221 | Analytic Geometry-Calculus I | 4 |
Select one of the following: | 4-3 | |
Beginning Language II | ||
SLPA:102 | American Sign Language II | |
Hours | 19-18 | |
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:291 | Elementary Classical Physics I | 4 |
General Elective | 3 | |
Hours | 16 | |
Spring Semester | ||
CHEM:264 | Organic Chemistry Lecture II | 3 |
CHEM:266 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | 2 |
MATH:223 | Analytic Geometry-Calculus III | 4 |
PHYS:292 | Elementary Classical Physics II | 4 |
General Elective | 3 | |
Hours | 16 | |
3rd Year | ||
Fall Semester | ||
CHEM:313 | Physical Chemistry Lecture I | 3 |
CHEM:380 | Advanced Chemistry Laboratory I | 2 |
CHEM:423 | Analytical Chemistry I | 3 |
MATH:335 | Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
Social Science Requirement 2 | 3 | |
Humanities Requirement 2 | 3 | |
Hours | 17 | |
Spring Semester | ||
CHEM:424 | Analytical Chemistry II | 3 |
CHEM:314 | Physical Chemistry Lecture II | 3 |
CHEM:381 | Advanced Chemistry Laboratory II | 2 |
Arts Requirement 2 | 3 | |
Social Science Requirement 2 | 3 | |
Hours | 14 | |
4th Year | ||
Fall Semester | ||
CHEM:472 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
CHEM:480 | Advanced Chemistry Laboratory III | 2 |
Upper Level Chemistry Electives 1 | 4 | |
Arts/Humanities Requirement 2 | 3 | |
Hours | 12 | |
Spring Semester | ||
Upper Level Chemistry Electives 1 | 3 | |
Complex Issues Requirement 2,3 | 3 | |
Domestic Diversity Requirement 2,3 | 3 | |
Global Diversity Requirement 2,3 | 3 | |
Hours | 12 | |
Total Hours | 120 |
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Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry must take at least 7 credits to fulfill the Upper Level Chemistry course requirements from: CHEM:399 Internship in Chemistry, CHEM:401/402 Biochem I/II, CHEM:463 Advanced Organic Chemistry, CHEM:497 Honors Project in Chemistry, CHEM:498 Special Topics: Chemistry, CHEM:499 Research Problems, PHYS:481 Methods of Mathematical Physics I, PLYS:403 Polymer Chemistry, PLYS:404 Polymer Physics, PLYS:405 Polymer Science Lab.
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These 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 3850:100 Introduction to Sociology to satisfy the Domestic Diversity Requirement, as well as part of the Social Science Requirement).
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If requirement has been satisfied by previous coursework, credits should still be filled as general electives.