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 (16 Credits)
INCHEM-111	General Chemistry	4
CHEM-112	Gen Chemistry II	4
CHEM-221	Organic Chemistry I	4
CHEM-222	Organic Chemistry II	4
Upper-Level Chemistry Courses (16 Credits)
Select one of the following:		4
CHEM-340	Physical Chemistry
CHEM-350	Analytical Chemistry
CHEM-360	Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM-370	Biochemistry
CHEM-490	Adv Special Topics
Select one of the following:		4
CHEM-325	Synthesis & Characterization
CHEM-345	Empirical Physical Chemistry
CHEM-355	Experimental Chemical Analysis
Select two additional Chemistry courses at the 300/400 level		8
Related Field Courses (16 Credits)
INBIO-110	Cells and Molecules	4
MATH-211	Calculus I	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 B.A. degree, students will be able to:

• 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.
• Demonstrate laboratory skills appropriate to the study of chemistry, including the ability to perform basic synthetic reactions.
• Demonstrate laboratory skills appropriate to the study of chemistry, including the ability to maintain a laboratory notebook.
• Demonstrate laboratory skills appropriate to the study of chemistry, including 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.