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Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry will be able to:

• Evaluate and critically solve problems related to the chemical sciences and communicate those solutions.
• Develop proficiency in scientific inquiry including laboratory technique, data analysis, literature review, and experimental design.

• B.S. in Chemistry Requirements
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  The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, with an emphasis in biochemistry, equips graduates with strong analytical, quantitative, and laboratory skills that prepare them for diverse careers and advanced study in healthcare, biomedical and environmental sciences, industry, and public service, supporting public health, sustainability, and technological innovation worldwide.

  Admission Requirements

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  Graduation Requirements

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  • Complete the following major requirements:

  Course List

  Code	Title	Credits
  BIOL听A108	Principles and Methods in Biology	6
  BIOL听A242	Fundamentals of Cell Biology	3
  BIOL听A252	Principles of Genetics	3
  BIOL听A461	Molecular Biology	3
  CHEM听A105 &听A105L	General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory	4
  CHEM听A106 &听A106L	General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory	4
  CHEM听A208	Principles of Bioinorganic Chemistry	3
  CHEM听A218	Experiential Learning: Quantitative Chemical Analysis	5
  CHEM听A321	Organic Chemistry I	3
  CHEM听A322	Organic Chemistry II	3
  CHEM听A323L	Organic Chemistry Laboratory	2
  CHEM听A381	Professional Skills I: Academic, Research, and Career Foundations in Chemistry	1
  CHEM听A411	Biophysical Chemistry	3
  CHEM听A418	Experiential Learning: Chemical Instrumentation and Methods	5
  CHEM听A441	Principles of Biochemistry I	3
  CHEM听A442	Principles of Biochemistry II	3
  CHEM听A443	Biochemistry Laboratory	2
  CHEM听A481	Professional Skills II: Green Chemistry, Ethics & Sustainability	2
  CHEM听A482	Professional Skills III: Professional Communication in Chemistry	2
  MATH听A251	Calculus I	4-6
  or听MATH听A251F	F.A.T. Calculus I
  MATH听A252	Calculus II	4-6
  or听MATH听A252F	F.A.T. Calculus II
  Complete a PHYS sequence:		8
  PHYS听A123 &听A123L	College Physics I and College Physics I Laboratory
  PHYS听A124 &听A124L	College Physics II and College Physics II Laboratory
  or
  PHYS听A211 &听A211L	General Physics I and General Physics I Laboratory
  PHYS听A212 &听A212L	General Physics II and General Physics II Laboratory
  Complete 14 credits from the following upper-division electives:		14
  BIOL听A310	Principles of Animal Physiology
  BIOL听A412	Behavioral Endocrinology
  BIOL听A413	Neurophysiology
  BIOL听A455	Experiential Learning: Bioinformatics
  BIOL听A498	Individual Research
  CHEM/PHYS/BIOL A456	Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos
  CHEM/BIOL A471	Immunology
  CHEM/BIOL A474	Ecotoxicology
  CHEM听A480	Molecular Spectroscopy and Structure
  CHEM听A498	Individual Research
  CHEM听A499	Undergraduate Research Thesis
  MATH听A314	Linear Algebra
  MBIO听A340	Microbial Biology
  MBIO听A342	Experiential Learning: Microbial Biology
  MBIO听A462	Virology
  PHYS听A303	Modern Physics
  PHYS听A403	Quantum Mechanics
  PSY听A370	Behavioral Neuroscience
  Total		90-94

  A minimum of 120 credits is required for the degree, of which 39 credits must be upper division.

  Honors in Chemistry

  The BS in Chemistry recognizes distinguished achievement by conferring programmatic honors in chemistry. In order to receive honors in chemistry, a student must meet the following requirements:

  • Satisfy all requirements for a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry;
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  • Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.50 in chemistry (CHEM) classes;
  • Complete, with distinction, a written assignment in the style of a chemical journal based on the research performed in听CHEM听A498; or publicly present their research findings at a conference.
  • Notify the Departmental Honors Committee in writing at the time they file their Application for Graduation with the Office of the Registrar that they intend to graduate with departmental honors.