Chemistry, Bachelor of Science
| REQUIRED MAJOR HOURS |
51-64 |
| REQUIRED MINOR HOURS |
NONE |
| TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS |
51-64 |
| PRESCRIBED GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES: BIOL 104 OR BIOL 111, CHEM 111, and MATH 151 |
| The number of hours in the traditional Chemistry major is 51. For students pursuing the pre-professional concentration, the number of hours is 64. |
Mission Statement
We strive to provide Chemistry majors with comprehensive and rigorous instruction in the foundational areas of the chemical sciences. We are dedicated to providing a learning environment where our students receive outstanding instruction and mentoring in chemistry within the context of a Christian liberal arts college. Our department is devoted to preparing chemistry majors for their career objectives following graduation in chemical industry, graduate or professional schools, teaching, or other related fields.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students who complete a Chemistry major will be able to:
1. Apply the scientific method to chemical problems.
2. Identify physical laws and properties as they relate to chemical systems.
3. Analyze substances using modern laboratory instrumentation.
4. Produce quantitative measurements based on chemical processes.
5. Synthesize concepts from the chemical literature.
Note: Because of the sequence of required courses and the additional time requirements of labs, completing a double major or completing a degree in Chemistry after a late declaration of major may require more than eight semesters. In particular, Chemistry majors should take
CHEM 111 their first semester to be able to complete the
CHEM 111 –
CHEM 112 –
CHEM 201 –
CHEM 202 sequence in a timely manner.
Program Requirements
Other Required Courses (16 hours)*
CHEM 112 will be considered as satisfactorily completed if students earn a grade of "C" or better.
MATH 152,
PHYS 203, and
PHYS 204 will be considered as satisfactorily completed if students earn a passing (i.e., "D-" or better) grade.
*Chemistry majors electing to complete a Forensics minor will earn credit for
CHEM 112 as part of that minor. Chemistry majors electing to complete an Environmental Science minor will earn credit for
CHEM 112 as part of that minor.
Required Major Hours (28 hours)
Prerequisite courses (CHEM111, CHEM112, MATH151) require a grade of C or better.
Chemistry Seminar (3 hours)
Elective (4 hours)
Choose one of the following.
Medical Sciences Concentration (13 additional hours)
The Medical Sciences concentration is designed for students interested in pursuing careers in medicine, pharmacy, and dentistry within the context of a chemistry major. Specific professional programs may require additional courses. Students pursuing this Concentration must meet all requirements of the Chemistry major plus the courses listed below. CHEM 422 Biochemistry must be chosen as the Chemistry major elective course in order to meet requirements of this Concentration. PSYC 201 is recommended as an elective for students pursuing a career in health-related fields.
Required Concentration Hours (9 hours)
Students pursuing this Concentration must earn a grade of "C" or better in all the BIOL courses in order to meet requirements.
Elective (4 hours)
Students pursuing this Concentration must earn a grade of "C" or better in the BIOL course elective in order to meet requirements.
Additional Requirements for Transfer Majors
None.