Chemistry B.A.
Chemistry B.A.
Eight-Semester Degree Program
Students wishing to follow the eight-semester degree plan should see the Eight-Semester Degree Policy in the Academic Regulations chapter for university requirements of the program. Core requirement hours may vary by individual, based on placement and previous credit granted. Once all core requirements are met, students may substitute a three-hour (or more) general elective in place of a core area.
| First Year | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Spring | |
| ENGL 10103 Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1013) | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
MATH 11003 College Algebra (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 1103) (if required) | ||
MATH 22003 Survey of Calculus (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2203)1 | ||
MATH 24004 Calculus I (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2405) (as advised)1,3 | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
CHEM 14103 University Chemistry I (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM 1414 Lecture) & CHEM 14101 University Chemistry I Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM 1414 Lab) | ||
| Elementary II World Language Course Numbered 1013 | 3 | |
| University/State Core US History requirement | 3 | |
| ENGL 10203 Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1023) | 3 | |
| Select one of the following as needed: | 3-4 | |
MATH 22003 Survey of Calculus (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2203)1 | ||
MATH 24004 Calculus I (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 2405)3 | ||
Elective | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
CHEM 14203 University Chemistry II (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM 1424 Lecture) & CHEM 14201 University Chemistry II Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = CHEM 1424 Lab) | ||
| Intermediate I World Language Course Numbered 2003 | 3 | |
| University/State Core Social Science requirement | 3 | |
| Year Total: | 16 | 15 |
| Second Year | Units | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| Select one of the following: | 4-5 | |
CHEM 37073 Organic Chemistry I Lecture for Chemistry Majors & CHEM 37072 Organic Chemistry I Lab for Chemistry Majors1,2 | ||
| PHYS 20103 College Physics I (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 2014 Lecture) & PHYS 20101 College Physics I Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 2014 Lab)1 | 4 | |
| University/State Core Fine Arts or Humanities requirement | 3 | |
| University/State Core Social Science requirement | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 4-5 | |
CHEM 37203 Organic Chemistry II Lecture for Chemistry Majors & CHEM 37202 Organic Chemistry II Lab for Chemistry Majors1,2 | ||
| University/State Core Humanities or Fine Arts requirement (as needed) | 3 | |
| PHYS 20203 College Physics II (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 2024 Lecture) & PHYS 20201 College Physics II Laboratory (ACTS Equivalency = PHYS 2024 Lab) | 4 | |
| University/State Core Social Science requirement (as needed) | 3 | |
| Year Total: | 17 | 14 |
| Third Year | Units | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| CHEM 22673 Analytical Chemistry Lecture1 | 3 | |
| CHEM 34603 Elements of Physical Chemistry & CHEM 34601 Elements of Physical Chemistry Laboratory1,2 | 4 | |
| General Electives | 9 | |
| General Electives | 16 | |
| Year Total: | 16 | 16 |
| Fourth Year | Units | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| CHEM 38103 Elements of Biochemistry1,2 or CHEM 481H3 Honors Biochemistry I | 3 | |
| CHEM 22671 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory1 | 1 | |
| Upper Level Fulbright College Elective1,2 | 3 | |
| General Elective | 7 | |
| CHEM 48503 Biochemical Techniques1,2 | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
CHEM 484H3 Honors Biochemistry II1,2 | ||
3000+ CHEM Elective1,2 | ||
| General Electives | 6 | |
| Year Total: | 14 | 12 |
| Total Units in Sequence: | 120 | |
- 1
Meets 40-hour advanced credit hour requirement. See College Academic Regulations.
- 2
Meets 24-hour rule (24 hours of 3000-4000 level courses in Fulbright College), in addition to meeting the 40-hour rule. See College Academic Regulations.
- 3
Depends on placement; MATH 22003 Survey of Calculus is another option for this degree. Student may also choose to take MATH 13004 Precalculus in Fall Semester 1 and MATH 24004 Calculus in Spring Semester 1. Another option is to complete MATH 11003 in Fall Semester 1 and MATH 22003 Survey of Calculus in Spring Semester 1.