Chemistry Major
Bachelor of Science

1. ACS-Approved Emphasis is especially suited for students planning on graduate work
   or desiring the best preparation for industrial employment.
   Upon completion of this emphasis, students will:
   • Develop an advanced understanding in multiple fields of chemistry.
   • Develop an independent research project, acquire and analyze data, and present the results at an off-campus professional meeting.
2. Forensic Science Emphasis is a multidisciplinary program designed to train students
   in the analysis of physical and chemical case evidence and the associated legal implications.
   Upon completion of this emphasis, students will:
   • Understand the basic definitions, concepts and relationships of criminalistics.
   • Understand intake, transport and biochemical processes of toxins in the human
     body.
   • Gain expertise in the collection and analysis of evidence specific to forensic science.
   • Understand the relationship of science and the legal system in the criminal justice
     system.
3. Pre-Health Science/Professional Emphasis is for those students who plan to pursue
   professional work in an allied health field such as medicine, dentistry, optometry, or
   veterinary science or pursue an industrial career.
   Upon completion of this emphasis, students will:
   • Develop an advanced understanding in a particular field of chemistry.
   • Obtain work-related career experience in an industrial, corporate or medical setting.
4. Pre-Pharmacy Emphasis is a three year program for students who plan to obtain an
   advanced degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences.
   

Chemistry Major Core Courses
Chemistry 109/109L, Principles of Inorganic Chemistry
Chemistry 110/110L, Principles of Analytical Chemistry
Chemistry 203/203L, Organic Chemistry I
Chemistry 204/204L, Organic Chemistry II
Chemistry 303, Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy
Chemistry 308, Biochemistry I
Chemistry 401, Advanced Chemical Analysis and Instrumentation
Chemistry 402, Capstone: Modern Chemistry
Required Support Courses:
Math 160 and 161, Calculus
Physics 203 and 204, General Physics
Computer Science 107 or higher

ACS-Approved Emphasis
Core Courses plus
Chemistry 302, Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Chemistry 304, Thermodynamics and Kinetics
One of the following courses:
Chemistry 306, Synthesis and Structure
Chemistry 309, Biochemistry II

Pre-Health Science - Professional Emphasis
Core Courses plus
Two chemistry courses numbered 300 or greater (8 credits)

Forensic Science Emphasis
Core Courses plus
Chemistry 104, Forensic Science
Biology 100, Introductory Human Biology (Recommended) or any 100-level biology course
Sociology 103, Introduction to Criminal Justice
Sociology 303, Criminal Procedure, Evidence and Investigation

Pre-Pharmacy Emphasis
This emphasis is a three-year program designed to prepare students for direct admission
to a pharmacy program. A student can readily extend this program by one year
and obtain a chemistry major.

Chemistry Minor¹
Courses in the Minor
Chemistry 109/109L, Principles of Inorganic Chemistry
Chemistry 110/110L, Principles of Analytical Chemistry
Chemistry 203/203L, Organic Chemistry I
Chemistry 308, Biochemistry I
One course numbered 200 or greater (2-4 credits)

¹ Satisfies secondary teaching education minor for Department of Public Instruction.

Biochemistry Major
Bachelor of Science

1. ACS-Approved Emphasis is designed to prepare students for graduate school in chemistry or biochemistry or employment in biomedical sciences.
   Upon completion of this emphasis, students will
   • develop an advanced understanding in multiple fields of chemistry and biologi- cal chemistry
   • develop an independent research project, acquire and analyze data, and present the results at an off-campus professional meeting.
2. Pre-Health Science / Professional Emphasis provides a mixture of chemistry and biology courses and is designed for students who are interested in biology but want to solidify their understanding of the molecular view of it. Graduates will be prepared for professional school, graduate school, or employment in biological and biomedical sciences.
   Upon completion of this emphasis, students will
   • develop an advanced understanding in a particular field of biological chemistry
   • develop an advanced understanding of medical biology
     

Biochemistry Major Core Courses
Chemistry 109/109L, Principles of Inorganic Chemistry
Chemistry 110/110L, Principles of Analytical Chemistry
Chemistry 203/203L, Organic Chemistry I
Chemistry 204/204L, Organic Chemistry II
Chemistry 308, Biochemistry I
Chemistry 309, Biochemistry II
Chemistry 401, Advanced Chemical Analysis and Instrumentation
Chemistry 402, Capstone: Modern Chemistry
Biology 150, Organismal Biology I
Biology 160, Organismal Biology II
Biology 250, Introduction to Genetics
Mathematics 160 and 161, Calculus
Physics 203 and 204, General Physics
Computer Science 107 or higher

ACS-Approved Emphasis
Core Courses plus
Chemistry 302, Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Chemistry 303, Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy
Chemistry 304, Thermodynamics and Kinetics
Biology 432, Gene Manipulation and Genomics, or Biology 452, Cell Biology

Pre-Health Science / Professional Emphasis
Core Courses plus
Biology 452, Cell Biology
Choose one course from the following:
Biology 212, Microbiology
Biology 301, Animal Physiology
Biology 432, Gene Manipulation and Genomics
Biology 471, Immunology

Biochemistry Minor
Chemistry 109/109L, Principles of Inorganic Chemistry
Chemistry 110/110L, Principles of Analytical Chemistry
Chemistry 203, Organic Chemistry I
Chemistry 308, Biochemistry I
Biology 130 and Biology 140, Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II OR
    Biology 150 and Biology 160, Organismal Biology I and II