Broadly based in the liberal arts tradition, the B.A. in Chemistry has been designed for students interested in careers in areas that use chemistry as a base, such as the health-related professions, pharmaceutical marketing, secondary science education, chemistry-related industry, and/or entrance to graduate school. By combining this major with any one of a number of majors or minors, considerable flexibility is provided to the student. A specific articulation with the Education department (secondary option) is available and allows students to complete a dual major (B.A. in Chemistry, B.S. in Education) with Chemistry certification.

Integrative Studies Requirements

40 credits minimum

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Major Requirements (48 credits)
Core Courses:
INCHEM-111	General Chemistry	4
CHEM-112	General Chemistry II	4
CHEM-221	Organic Chemistry I	4
CHEM-222	Organic Chemistry II	4
Upper-Level Chemistry Courses
Select one of the following:		4
CHEM-340	Physical Chemistry
CHEM-350	Analytical Chemistry
CHEM-360	Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM-370	Biochemistry
CHEM-490	Advanced Special Topics
Select one of the following:		4
CHEM-325	Synthesis and Characterization
CHEM-345	Empirical Physical Chemistry
CHEM-355	Experimental Chemical Analysis
Select two additional Chemistry courses at the 300/400 level		8
Related Field:
INBIO-110	Cells and Molecules	4
MATH-141	Introductory Statistics	4
INPHYS-141	College Physics I	4
or INPHYS-241	University Physics I
PHYS-142	College Physics II	4
or PHYS-242	University Physics II
Total Credits		48

Electives

Select additional courses to reach a total of 120 credits.

Degree Requirements

120 credits
40 credits at the upper-level

Upon completion of the Chemistry major students will:

• Understand a broad range of knowledge in analytical, biochemical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry
• Apply their knowledge and critical thinking skills to the solution of theoretical and practical problems in chemistry
• Understand the basic theory and use of modern instrumentation. Specifically, to be able to demonstrate the ability to acquire, interpret, and analyze data using instrumental methods
• Demonstrate laboratory skills appropriate to the study of chemistry, including
  • The ability to perform quantitative or qualitative chemical measurements,
  • The ability to perform basic synthetic reactions
  • The ability to maintain a laboratory notebook
  • The ability to work safely in a laboratory setting
• Prepare effective written scientific reports and oral presentations assisted by the use of computer technology (word processing, spreadsheets, chemical structure drawing programs, and chemical information retrieval services)
• Understand the importance of chemistry as it applies to industrial, economic, environmental, and social issues, and maintain an interest in the study and practice of chemistry
• Be successful in pursuing graduate studies or employment in chemistry or a chemically-related field