Plan of Study

General Education Requirements

The Department offers four courses that fulfill the Scientific Inquiry Requirement for General Education, CHEM 111, 221, 321 and 331; and four courses that fulfill the Quantitative Reasoning component of the Analytical Reasoning Requirement, CHEM 111, 221, 321 and 331. Each introduces students to basic chemical principles and applications for lifelong learning.

The Major

• CHEM 111 Principles of Chemistry

• CHEM 221 Organic Chemistry I

• CHEM 321 Organic Chemistry II

• CHEM 331 Equilibrium and Analysis

• CHEM 341 Thermodynamics and Kinetics

• CHEM 361 Inorganic Chemistry

• CHEM 480 Seminar

• CHEM 484 Ford-Knight Research or
  CHEM 486 Student Research

• CHEM 488 Senior Capstone Experience

Two of the following courses (totaling at least 7 credits):

• CHEM 351 Biochemistry

• CHEM 371 Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology

• CHEM 421 Advanced Organic Chemistry

• CHEM 431 Advanced Analytical Chemistry

• CHEM 441 Quantum Chemistry

• CHEM 482 Special Topics

AND:

• MATH 180 Calculus A

• Either PHYS 125 and 235 Analytical Physics I and II (recommended);
  OR PHYS 120 and 230 General Physics I and II

• Comprehensive Examinations

• An independent research project is also required. This may be accomplished through an independent study in Chemistry, a summer research experience on or off campus, an approved Ford/Knight Research Project, or a semester off-campus program such as the Oak Ridge program. Careful early planning with your adviser should be done to determine the best option for the research experience.

The Minor

• CHEM 111 Principles of Chemistry

• CHEM 221 Organic Chemistry I

• CHEM 321 Organic Chemistry II

• CHEM 331 Equilibrium and Analysis

Two courses from the following electives for a total of 24 semester hours in Chemistry:

• CHEM 341 Thermodynamics and Kinetics

• CHEM 351 Biochemistry

• CHEM 361 Inorganic Chemistry

• CHEM 371 Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology

• CHEM 421 Advanced Organic Chemistry

• CHEM 431 Advanced Analytical Chemistry

• CHEM 441 Quantum Chemistry

• CHEM 482 Special Topics