Chemistry - General (CHEG) - BS Major

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67-68 credits (no minor required)

2.0 GPA required.

Letter grade required in all major courses unless otherwise noted.

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Pre-Forensics Option

Students interested in a graduate program in forensic science should consider taking the few extra courses required for Pre-Forensics (PREF) . All applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree in a chemistry-related field. A degree in chemistry fits best with the required courses and can be met with this General Chemistry (CHEG) Major. Students should meet early with an advisor to plan their programs of study.

Required Courses (39 credits)

Required Electives (12-13 credits)

Choose three courses/groupings:

CHEM 405 - Biochemistry I (3 credits) AND
△ CHEM 406 - Biochemistry I Laboratory (1 credit)
◆ CHEM 414 - Physical Chemistry II (3 credits) AND
△ CHEM 415 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory II (2 credits)
△ CHEM 426 - Analytical Chemistry II (4 credits)
CHEM 450 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I (4 credits)

Electives (16 credits)

Biology

BIOL 241 - Basics of Life (4 credits)
BIOL 242 - Organismal Diversity (4 credits)
△ BIOL 308 - Cell Biology (3 credits)
◆ BIOL 310 - Genetics (3 credits)

Chemistry

CHEM 320 - Environmental Chemistry (4 credits) or any additional 400-level CHEM course
CHEM 351 - Principles of Organic Chemistry II (4 credits) (if CHEM 350 taken as required course) *

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◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement

Chemistry - General (CHEG) - BS Major

Pre-Forensics Option

Required Courses (39 credits)

Chemistry (23 credits)

Choose one (4 credits)

Mathematics (8 credits)

Physics (8 credits)

Required Electives (12-13 credits)

Electives (16 credits)

Biology

Chemistry

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