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SPECIFICS OF THE CHEMISTRY B.A. DEGREE

Minimum Total Hours: 124

Total Liberal Arts Hours Required: 90

General Education Requirements: Per General Education list (see General Education Division). Exceptions: the lab science and mathematics proficiency requirements are met through the major.

Major Requirements: 48 hours with a minimum of 30 hours in chemistry as follows:

  • Required chemistry courses
  • Minimum of 2 hours in computer science
  • 8 hours of mathematics
  • 8 hours of physics

NOTE: BCHE 1000-Basic Biochemistry (3) will be required before enrolling in the major courses listed above if it is determined that remediation is needed in biology or chemistry.

View the full course check sheet for detailed information about course requirements (pdf).


SPECIFICS OF THE CHEMISTRY B.S. DEGREE

Minimum Total Hours: 124

Total Liberal Arts Hours Required: 60

General Education Requirements: Per General Education list (see General Education Division). Exceptions: the lab science and mathematics proficiency requirements are met through the major.

Major Requirements: 62 hours with a minimum of 38 hours in chemistry as follows:

  • Required chemistry courses
  • One additional 4000-level chemistry course (3 hours)
  • 12 hours of mathematics
  • 8-12 hours of physics

NOTE: BCHE 1000-Basic Biochemistry (3) will be required before enrolling in the major courses listed above if it is determined that remediation is needed in biology or chemistry.

View the full course check sheet for detailed information about course requirements (pdf).

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