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Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
The Chemistry major offers three programs of study: General Chemistry, Chemistry - Pre-medical and Chemistry- Secondary Education. In choosing one program students must consult with an appropriate program advisor early in their course of studies. An academic minor is not required, but may be taken as an option. In such cases, Chemistry Majors may not select the Natural Science minor.
Students following the General Chemistry program are provided with a foundation for graduate study in chemistry or preparation for a career as a professional chemist in industry and research. This program also prepares students for secondary school teaching and to careers in medicine such as dentistry, optometry, and other health related vocations.
The Chemistry - Pre-medical program is for students who do not wish to pursue the general Chemistry track but are planning to continue their education in the medical field. In addition, this program also prepares students for employment in industry and research.
The Chemistry - Secondary Education program is coordinated with the education department. The program is designed for students who want to meet the requirements for teaching Chemistry in middle, junior high and senior high schools. Questions concerning this program should be referred to the chairs of the education and chemistry departments. Students should also consult with the education department to determine the requirements for West Virginia state certification.
Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
The requirements for a B.S. degree in Chemistry consist of 38 semester hours of chemistry courses including:
- Chemistry 120 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I
- Chemistry 121 - Fundamentals of Chemistry II
- Chemistry 122 - Chemical Laboratory Principles I
- Chemistry 123 - Chemical Laboratory Principles II
- Chemistry 201 - Analytical Chemistry I
- Chemistry 202 - Analytical Techniques I
- Chemistry 205 - Organic Chemistry I
- Chemistry 206 - Organic Techniques I
- Chemistry 207 - Organic Chemistry II
- Chemistry 208 - Organic Techniques II
- Chemistry 301 - Physical Chemistry I
- Chemistry 302 - Physical Chemistry II
- Chemistry 397 - Seminar and Thesis
In addition, 10 semester hours of chemistry elective courses chosen from:
- Chemistry 203 - Analytical Chemistry II
- Chemistry 204 - Analytical Techniques II
- Chemistry 215 - Undergraduate Chemical Research
- Chemistry 304 - Biochemistry I
- Chemistry 305 - Biochemistry II
- Chemistry 306 - Chemical Experimentation
- Chemistry 310 - Inorganic Chemistry
- Chemistry 399 - Independent Study
Additional requirements are:
- Computer Science 101 - Introduction to Computer Science I
- Mathematics 106 - Calculus I
- Mathematics 180 - Statistics
- Mathematics 201 - Calculus II
- Mathematics 202 - Calculus III
- Physics 251 - Physics I
- Physics 252 - Physics II
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry - Pre-Medical
The requirements for a Chemistry major in the pre-medical program can be the course sequence for the general Chemistry major or 28 hours of Chemistry courses which include:
- Chemistry 120 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I
- Chemistry 121 - Fundamentals of Chemistry II
- Chemistry 122 - Chemical Laboratory Principles I
- Chemistry 123 - Chemical Laboratory Principles II
- Chemistry 201 - Analytical Chemistry I
- Chemistry 202 - Analytical Techniques I
- Chemistry 205 - Organic Chemistry I
- Chemistry 206 - Organic Techniques I
- Chemistry 207 - Organic Chemistry II
- Chemistry 208 - Organic Techniques II
- Chemistry 301 - Physical Chemistry I
- Chemistry 397 - Seminar and Thesis
In addition, three hours of Chemistry elective courses chosen from:
- Chemistry 203 - Analytical Chemistry II
- Chemistry 204 - Analytical Techniques II
- Chemistry 215 - Undergraduate Chemical Research
- Chemistry 302 - Physical Chemistry II
- Chemistry 304 - Biochemistry I
- Chemistry 305 - Biochemistry II
Additional requirements are:
- Biology 101 - Principles of Biology I
- Biology 102 - Principles of Biology II
- Mathematics 196 - Calculus I
- Mathematics 201 - Calculus II
- Physics 251 - Physics I
- Physics 252 - Physics II
Pre-medical students need to check other entrance requirements for professional schools.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry - Secondary Education
The requirements for a Chemistry major in the Secondary Education program can be the course sequence for the general chemistry major or 28 hours of chemistry courses which include:
- Chemistry 120 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I
- Chemistry 121 - Fundamentals of Chemistry II
- Chemistry 122 - Chemical Laboratory Principles I
- Chemistry 123 - Chemical Laboratory Principles II
- Chemistry 201 - Analytical Chemistry I
- Chemistry 202 - Analytical Techniques I
- Chemistry 205 - Organic Chemistry I
- Chemistry 206 - Organic Techniques I
- Chemistry 207 - Organic Chemistry II
- Chemistry 208 - Organic Techniques II
- Chemistry 301 - Physical Chemistry I
- Chemistry 304 - Biochemistry I
- Chemistry 397 - Seminar and Thesis
Additional requirements are:
- Environmental Science 101 - Introduction to Environmental Science
- Mathematics 195 - Precalculus
- Mathematics 196 - Calculus I
- Natural Science 105 or 106 - Integrated Science I
or Integrated Science II
- Physics 251 - Physics I
- Physics 252 - Physics II
Minor in Chemistry
The requirements for a minor in Chemistry consist of 18-20 semester hours of Chemistry courses which include:
- Chemistry 120 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I
- Chemistry 121 - Fundamentals of Chemistry II
- Chemistry 122 - Chemical Laboratory Principles I
- Chemistry 123 - Chemical Laboratory Principles II
- Chemistry 205 - Organic Chemistry I
- Chemistry 206 - Organic Techniques I
- Chemistry 207 - Organic Chemistry II
- Chemistry 208 - Organic Techniques II
In addition, one elective Chemistry course chosen from:
- Chemistry 201 - Analytical Chemistry I
- Chemistry 202 - Analytical Techniques I
- Chemistry 203 - Analytical Chemistry II
- Chemistry 204 - Analytical Techniques II
- Chemistry 215 - Undergraduate Chemical Research
- Chemistry 304 - Biochemistry I
- Chemistry 305 - Biochemistry II
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