Chemistry (General Concentration), BS

Total number of hours for the program: 120.

This concentration is intended for those students wishing to pursue a career in a specific chemistry-related discipline other than biochemistry. Students should choose the chemistry courses in the concentration that best represent the chemistry sub-discipline of choice. Students should also consider completing general elective in their intended area of specialization. For example, students wishing to pursue a career in environmental chemistry should consider additional course work in areas such as biology, geology, natural resource management, or environmental health.

Liberal Studies Hours (42 hours)

Liberal Studies Program Requirements

Major Requirements

The major requires 45 hours in Chemistry as follows:

CHEM 139 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHEM 140 - General Chemistry II Credits: 4
CHEM 232 - Quantitative Analysis Credits: 4
CHEM 241 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHEM 242 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 4
CHEM 352 - Physical Chemistry: Chemical Thermodynamics Credits: 3
CHEM 361 - Principles of Biochemistry Credits: 3
CHEM 370 - Instrumental Analysis I Credits: 4
CHEM 371 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory Credits: 2
CHEM 495 - Seminar in Chemistry Credits: 1
MATH 153 - Calculus I Credits: 4
PHYS 230 - General Physics I Credits: 4
PHYS 231 - General Physics II Credits: 4
(4 required)

General Concentration

Concentration Requirements

The concentration requires 15 hours as follows:

MATH 255 - Calculus II Credits: 4
CHEM 321 - Inorganic Chemistry Credits: 3
CHEM 471 - Inorganic Syntheses Credits: 1
CHEM 472 - Organic Syntheses Credits: 1

Choose 6 hours from the following:

CHEM 411 - Industrial Chemistry Credits: 3
CHEM 421 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Credits: 3
CHEM 435 - Instrumental Analysis II Credits: 3
CHEM 440 - Synthetic Organic Chemistry Credits: 3
CHEM 441 - Physical Organic Chemistry Credits: 3
CHEM 445 - Structural Determination Credits: 3
CHEM 450 - Advanced Biochemistry Credits: 3
CHEM 453 - Physical Chemistry: Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy Credits: 3
CHEM 454 - Computer Interfacing Credits: 3
CHEM 455 - Chemometrics Credits: 3
CHEM 461 - Environmental Chemistry Credits: 3
CHEM 465 - Forensic Chemistry Credits: 4
CHEM 493 - Topics in Chemistry Credits: 1-3, R6

General Electives

General electives (18-27 hours) are required to complete the program depending on the number of hours taken in the major that double count for Liberal Studies. Students must take at least 30 hours at the junior-senior level at WCU to satisfy general university degree requirements. Visit the department’s website at http://www.wcu.edu/learn/departments-schools-colleges/cas/casdepts/chemphys/ to view the eight-semester curriculum guide.