Chemistry (B.A.)
Many occupations require a moderate training in chemistry combined with training in one or more other areas. Accordingly, the Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry is intended for those students desiring a less specialized background in chemistry compared to the Bachelor of Science degree. The program is extremely flexible with fewer required courses in chemistry and mathematics, offering a wider scope of elective courses giving students the freedom to tailor a program to suite their individual needs. For example, students who desire chemistry as a major in programs of pre-engineering, pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary, or prelaw may elect this program. Students interested in teaching chemistry in high school normally complete a BA degree in chemistry. Other suitable career pathways include sales or technical service, technical editors, writers, or secretaries, or technical librarians, chemical patent lawyers, or forensic scientists.
Chemistry (B.A.) majors complete a minimum of 120 credits to earn a bachelor’s degree, including 41–44 credits of core courses and 51 credits in their major.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CHM-113 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM-114 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHM-205 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM-206 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHM-301 | Analytical Chemistry | 4 |
| CHM-305 | Physical Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM-408 | Inorganic Chemistry | 4 |
| CHM-410 | Topics in Chemistry and Research Capstone | 3 |
| Select one elective course: | 4 | |
| Biochemistry | ||
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | ||
| Physical Chemistry II | ||
| Instrumental Analysis | ||
| Environmental Chemistry | ||
| Advanced Organic Chemistry | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| MTH-195 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MTH-196 | Calculus II | 4 |
| Physics | ||
| PHY-205 | Principles of Physics I | 4 |
| PHY-206 | Principles of Physics II | 4 |
| Total Credits | 51 | |
Degree Plan for Chemistry (B.A.)
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| STU-101 | First Year Studio | 1 |
| WRT-105 | College Writing and Research Intensive 1 | 3 |
| PHL-105 or RTS-105 |
Finding Your Moral Compass 2 or Faith, Mercy, Justice in the 21st Century |
3 |
| CHM-113 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| MTH-195 | Calculus I | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHL-105 or RTS-105 |
Finding Your Moral Compass 2 or Faith, Mercy, Justice in the 21st Century |
3 |
| CHM-114 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| MTH-196 | Calculus II | 4 |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| STU-201 | Sophomore Studio 3 | 1 |
| CHM-205 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| PHY-205 | Principles of Physics I | 4 |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHM-206 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| PHY-206 | Principles of Physics II | 4 |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHM-301 | Analytical Chemistry | 4 |
| CHM Elective | 3-4 | |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 13-14 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHM-408 | Inorganic Chemistry | 4 |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHM-305 | Physical Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM-410 | Topics in Chemistry and Research Capstone | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 121-122 | |
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The first-year writing requirement may be fulfilled by completing WRT-105 in either the fall or spring semester. Alternately, a student may opt for the two-course sequence, completing WRT-102 in the fall and WRT-103 in the spring.
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One each semester.
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This weekend workshop may be taken in either the fall or spring semester of sophomore year.