Chemistry

Learn how to: 

• Demonstrate and share ethical values of scientific research, as well as chemistry’s impact on the environment and society 

• Recognize interdisciplinary relationships between chemistry and other basic sciences including biology, physics, biophysics, material sciences, biochemistry, nanotechnology, and mathematics 

• Think critically and analytically on investigation and interpretation of experimental results 

• Solve problems of a chemical nature through application of knowledge of experimental approaches 

• Apply knowledge to connect solutions and approaches to new problems 

• Effectively communicate data and information to the scientific community through written and oral formats 

• Demonstrate mastery of chemistry foundations and applications 

• Apply program knowledge to real world questions and issues 

Our renowned faculty design the curriculum to prepare students for careers and pursuits in scientific, professional, and research positions. We welcome students with a passion for science and its applications, who see chemistry as a way to solve the world’s most pressing problems through scientific inquiry. 

Learn about the basics of chemical elements, organic and inorganic compounds, concepts and mechanism of chemical reactions, chemical structure and analysis, thermodynamics, as well as instrumentation, experiments, and technologies. Courses in general chemistry, organic and inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, biochemistry, and polymer chemistry provide in-depth instruction in fundamentals concepts and theories, principles, and techniques. 

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Chemistry major, students must be enrolled and in good academic standing. It also helps if you’re excited about and interested in a career in science!  

Program Requirements

To graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Life Sciences, students must complete 120 credit hours. These credit hours split among: 

• General Education Requirements, or GERs  

• Core major courses  

• Supporting major courses 

• Electives 

General Education Requirements (GERs)

All students must complete 40 GER credits. In addition, all science majors must also take these courses to satisfy GERs. 

• MATH 131 (College Algebra for science majors)  

• BIOL 106 (Fundamentals of cell biology) and  

• CHEM 101 - General Chemistry (Prerequisite MATH 131) 

Learn more about the program courses you may take as part of the Chemistry major.

Core Courses (42 credits)

Supporting Courses (24 credits)

Electives (14 credits)