Four-Year Degree Plan for Major in Chemistry (B.A.)

Note that this is a sample four-year plan. There are other course sequences that will allow a student to graduate within four years as long as prerequisite courses are taken in the proper sequence. This sample plan does not guarantee course availability, and adjustments to students’ plans may be necessary if they are unable to take specific courses during specific semesters. Students who are placed into lower level FYW, MAT or other prerequisite courses will need to adjust their four-year plans accordingly. Similarly, students who bring in Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment or transfer credit for courses will need to adjust their four-year plans. A minimum of a 2.0 GPA both overall and in the major is required for graduation. In addition to major requirements, all components of the Baccalaureate Experience must be completed in order to successfully graduate.

Degree Requirements

First (Freshman) Year - Fall Semester

CHE 152	General Chemistry I	3
CHE 153L	General Chemistry I Laboratory	1
MAT 170	Precalculus	4
ITM 200	Introduction to Computers	1
FYW 101	Writing and Inquiry	4
GTW 101	Gateways	1
	or
HON 101	Pathways to Honors 1	1
Total Credit Hours:		14

CHE 152, CHE 153L, MAT 170: grade "C" or better

First (Freshman) Year - Spring Semester

CHE 154	General Chemistry II	3
CHE 155L	General Chemistry II Laboratory	1
MAT 260	Calculus I	4
BIO 204	Biological Unity (laboratory included)	4
FYW 102	Writing & Research	4
GTW 102	Gateways II	1
Total Credit Hours:		17

CHE 154, CHE 155L, MAT 260: grade "C" or better

Second (Sophomore) Year - Fall Semester

CHE 232	Organic Chemistry I	3
CHE 233L	Organic Chemistry I Laboratory	1
MAT 261	Calculus II	4
PHY 200	General Physics I	4
	Humanities/Fine Arts (Bacc. Exp.)	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

CHE 232, CHE 233L: grade of "C" or better

Second (Sophomore) Year - Spring Semester

CHE 234	Organic Chemistry II	3
CHE 235L	Organic Chemistry II Laboratory	1
CHE 245	Inorganic Chemistry	4
PHY 201	General Physics II	4
	General Elective	4
Total Credit Hours:		16

CHE 234, CHE 235L: grade "C" or better

Third (Junior) Year - Fall Semester

CHE 310	Analytical Chemistry	4
	General Elective W	4
	Humanities/Fine Arts (Bacc. Exp.)	4
	General Elective	4
Total Credit Hours:		16

CHE 310: grade "C" or better

Third (Junior) Year - Spring Semester

CHE 320	Biochemistry	3
	General Elective W	4
	General elective	4
	Social Science (Bacc. Exp.)	4
Total Credit Hours:		16

Fourth (Senior) Year - Fall Semester

CHE 305	Applied Physical Chemistry	3
	General Elective W	4
	Social Science (Bacc Exp.)	4
	General elective	4
Total Credit Hours:		15

Fourth (Senior) Year - Spring Semester

	Social Science (Bacc. Exp.)	4
	General elective	4
	Humanities/Fine Arts (Bacc. Exp.)	4
	General elective	4
Total Credit Hours:		16

Note: The math requirement and natural science component of the Baccalaureate Experience are fulfilled by courses in the above sequence (i.e., BIO 204, CHE 152, MAT 170).

Total Credit Hours: 125