Chemistry, B.A.

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Major Requirements

The major requires 49 hours as follows:

MFL 231-232 or 240 Credits: (6)

CHEM 140 - Advanced General Chemistry Credits: (4)
CHEM 232 - Quantitative Analysis Credits: (3)
CHEM 241 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: (3)
CHEM 242 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: (3)
CHEM 272 - Organic Chemistry Lab Credits: (2)
CHEM 352 - Physical Chemistry I Credits: (3)
CHEM 361 - Principles of Biochemistry Credits: (3)
CHEM 370 - Instrumental Analysis I Credits: (3)
CHEM 371 - Chemical Dynamics Credits: (2)
CHEM 495 - Seminar in Chemistry Credits: (l, R4)
MATH 140 - Introductory Calculus Credits: (5)
PHYS 130 - Introductory Physics I Credits: (4)
and
PHYS 131 - Introductory Physics II Credits: (4)
or
PHYS 230 - General Physics I Credits: (4)
and
PHYS 231 - General Physics II Credits: (3-4)

Electives

Chemistry electives (3 hours) at the junior-senior level.

Additional Requirements

A minor, second major, or other approved program and general electives (37 hours), including at least 14 hours at the junior-senior level, are required to complete the program.

Premedical, Preveterinary, and Predental Students

Premedical, preveterinary, and predental students may complete the program by taking:

14 Hours of General Electives:

BIOL 140 - Principles of Biology I Credits: (4)
BIOL 141 - Principles of Biology II Credits: (4)
BIOL 305 - Genetics and Evolution Credits: (3)
BIOL 333 - Cell and Molecular Biology Credits: (4)

7 Hours Selected From:

BIOL 478

BIOL 291 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: (4)
BIOL 292 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: (4)
BIOL 311 - Animal Physiology Credits: (3)
BIOL 313 - Microbiology in Health and Nutrition Credits: (3)
BIOL 374 - Vertebrate Zoology Credits: (4)
BIOL 413 - Principles of General Microbiology Credits: (3)
BIOL 414 - Methods of General Microbiology Credits: (2)
BIOL 417 - Biochemistry Credits: (3)

Curriculum Guide for Chemistry B.A.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester (Hours 15)

190 Series First Year Seminar Credits: (3)

CHEM 140 - Advanced General Chemistry Credits: (4)
ENGL 101 - Composition I Credits: (3)
MATH 140 - Introductory Calculus Credits: (5)

Spring Semester (Hours 16)

Minor Credits: (4)
P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)

CHEM 232 - Quantitative Analysis Credits: (3)
ENGL 102 - Composition II Credits: (3)
HEAL 123 - Health and Wellness Credits: (3)
or
HSCC 101 - Nutrition, Fitness, and Wellness Credits: (3)

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester (Hours 15)

MFL 101 Credits: (3)

CHEM 241 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: (3)
CHEM 321 - Inorganic Chemistry Credits: (3)
CHEM 370 - Instrumental Analysis I Credits: (3)
CMHC 201 - Introduction to Speech Communication Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 16)

Minor Credits: (4)
MFL 132 Credits: (3)

CHEM 242 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: (3)
CHEM 272 - Organic Chemistry Lab Credits: (2)
PHYS 130 - Introductory Physics I Credits: (4)

Junior Year

Fall Semester (Hours 17)

MFL 231 Credits: (3)
Minor Credits: (5)

CHEM 361 - Principles of Biochemistry Credits: (3)
CHEM 371 - Chemical Dynamics Credits: (2)
PHYS 131 - Introductory Physics II Credits: (4)

Spring Semester (Hours 16)

P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
Jr-Sr Elective Credits: (3)
P3 History Credits: (3)
MFL 232 Credits: (3)

CHEM 352 - Physical Chemistry I Credits: (3)
CHEM 472 - Chemical Syntheses Credits: (2)

Graduation Fee

After earning ninety hours, the student must file an application form with the Dean after paying a $30 graduation fee to the University Cashier.

Senior Year

Fall Semester (Hours 16)

CHEM 300/400 Physical Chem II. Credits: (3)
P5 Fine & Performing Arts Credits: (3)
Minor Credits: (4)
Jr-Sr Elective Credits: (3)
Upper Level Perspectives Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 17)

Minor Credits: (3)
Jr-Sr Elective Credits: (4)
P4 Humanities Credits: (3)
General Elective Credits: (6)

CHEM 495 - Seminar in Chemistry Credits: (l, R4)

Total Hours for Degree: 128

Additional Information

Students may finish earlier if they attend summer school at WCU or another approved institution.