Chemistry Majors
Chemistry Major
Core courses:
- Principles of Chemistry I (CHEM 141)
- Principles of Chemistry II (CHEM 142)
- Organic Chemistry I (CHEM 241)
- Organic Chemistry II (CHEM 242)
- Biochemistry (CHEM 333)
- Inorganic Chemistry (CHEM 344)
- Analytical Chemistry (CHEM 345)
- Biotechnology Laboratory (CHEM 367)
- Physical Chemistry I (CHEM 447)
- Advanced Organic Chemistry (CHEM 348) or Physical Chemistry II (CHEM 448)
- Chemistry Seminar (CHEM 480 and 481)
- Chemical Research (CHEM 496)
- Physics I (SCIE 257)
- Physics II (SCIE 258)
- Calculus I (MATH 223)
The chemistry major participates in CHEM 480 (481) seminar for eight semesters. Majors chose one of the following concentrations:
Biochemistry and Pre-Medical
- Principles of Biology I (BIOL 190)
- Principles of Biology II (BIOL 191)
- Genetics (BIOL 295)
- Molecular Biology (BIOL 440)
- Electives (any discipline, 18-22 credit hours)
Quantitative Measurement
- Environmental Chemistry (CHEM 343)
- Physical Chemistry II ( CHEM 448)
- Instrumental Analysis (CHEM 449)
- Calculus II (MATH 224)
- Statistics (MATH 302)
- Differential Equations (MATH 315)
- Electives (any discipline, 18-22 credit hours)
Forensic Chemistry Major
- Principles of Chemistry I (CHEM 141)
- Principles of Chemistry II (CHEM 142)
- Introduction to Forensic Science (FORE 101)
- Principles of Biology I (BIOL 190)
- Principles of Biology II (BIOL 191)
- Calculus I (MATH 223)
- Calculus II (MATH 224)
- Organic Chemistry I (CHEM 241)
- Criminal Evidence (FORE 201)
- Biochemistry (CHEM 333)
- Biotechnology Laboratory (CHEM 367)
- Inorganic Chemistry (CHEM 344)
- Analytical Chemistry (CHEM 345)
- Expert Witness Testimony (FORE 301)
- Instrumental Analysis (CHEM 449)
- Forensic Microscopy (FORE 401)
- Practicum (FORE 440)
- Chemistry Seminar (CHEM 480 and 481)
- Physics I (SCIE 257)
- Physics II (SCIE 258)
- Electives (any discipline, 18-22 credit hours)
The forensic chemistry major participates in CHEM 480 (481) seminar for eight semesters.
Secondary Education in Chemistry (Exceptional Needs)
Students pursuing their degree in secondary education in chemistry are advised by both the chemistry department and the education department. Students take courses to provide a varied background. Please review the additional admission criteria and requirements for education program.
Core chemistry courses:
- Principles of Chemistry I (CHEM 141)
- Principles of Chemistry II (CHEM 142)
- Organic Chemistry (CHEM 241)
- Environmental Chemistry (CHEM 343) or Inorganic Chemistry (CHEM 344)
- Chemistry Seminar (CHEM 480 and 481)
- Chemical Research (CHEM 496)
- Physics I (SCIE 257)
- Physics II (SCIE 257)
- Concepts of Science (SCIE 291)
- Principles of Biology I (BIOL 190) or Principles of Biology II (BIOL 191)
- Secondary Methods in Chemistry (EDUC 384)
- Teaching Reading in Secondary School (READ 230)
- Cultural Diversity and Human Rights (SOCW 377)
- Methods for Exceptional Needs (SPED 328)
The secondary education in chemistry major participates in CHEM 480 (481) seminar for eight semesters.
Core education courses:
- Introduction to education in inclusive setting (EDUC 140)
- Practicum in teacher education (EDUC 201)
- Techonology application in teaching (EDUC 205)
- Education psychoogy and measurement (EDUC 250)
- Advanced practicum in teacher education (EDUC 301)
- Student teaching (EDUC 482/483)
- Child and adolescent pyscology (PSYC 239)
- Effectvive collaboration and use of community resources (SPED 405)
- Behavior/classroom managemnent (SPED 430)
