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School of Natural Sciences

Chemistry (Bachelor of Arts)

This degree is recommended for those students wanting to go to pre-professional schools or those interested in working in chemical industries.

The Business Management track is recommended for students who plan to pursue careers in industry, government, law, sales or other areas where business and administrative skills could enhance success in the field. It could also provide the basis for further studies in either the field of chemistry or business. Graduates of this program will have a seamless transition in the business of science and will have completed the required courses for entry into the MBA program.

The Biochemistry track is recommended for those students wanting to go on to medical, dental, pharmacy and other health-related pre-professional occupations, and those interested in working in chemical industries with emphasis in biotechnology and pharmaceutics, which would require a strong background in biochemistry.

Student Learning Goals

Upon completion of the requisite courses for a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, the students will have:

  1. applied knowledge in the fundamental areas of chemistry
  2. applied laboratory knowledge and hands-on skills
  3. written legible and complete experimental records
  4. communicated chemical information in both written and oral forms

Chemistry BA Residency Requirement

The chemistry department enforces the IU Southeast Residency Requirement and the School of Natural Sciences Residency Requirement for Bachelor’s degrees with no additions.

Degree Program Admission Requirements

To be fully admitted to the Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry degree program, students must meet the School of Natural Science's admission requirements and complete CHEM-C 105 (Principles of Chemistry I) and CHEM-C 125 (Experimental Chemistry II) with grade of C or better.

General Education & BA Distribution Component
 All students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry must complete the campus General Education Core Requirements.  See General Education Component for all IU Southeast Baccalaureate Degrees for a complete listing of requirements.

Students must also complete the campus BA Distribution requirements as stated in Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements.

Core Program (for all Chemistry BA Tracks)

All courses listed below require a grade of C or better.  Courses marked with an asterisk (*) can be used to satisfy a General Education Core Requirement or a BA Distribution Requirement.

Technical Writing

Dept.

Course Number

Title

Credit Hours

Minimum Grade

ENG-W

234*

Technical Report Writing

3

C

Core Chemistry

Dept.

Course Number

Title

Credit Hours

Minimum Grade

CHEM-C

105*

Principles of Chemistry I

3

C

CHEM-C

106

Principles of Chemistry II

3

C

CHEM-C

125*

Experimental Chemistry I

2

C

CHEM-C

126

Experimental Chemistry II

2

C

CHEM-C

341

Organic Chemistry 1 Lectures

3

C

CHEM-C

342

Organic Chemistry 2 Lectures

3

C

CHEM-C

343

Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1

2

C

CHEM-C

344

Organic Chemistry Laboratory 2

2

C

Capstone

Dept.

Course Number

Title

Credit Hours

Minimum Grade

CHEM-C

301 or 302

Chemistry Seminar 1 or

Chemistry Seminar 2

1

C

Chemistry BA - Traditional Track

In addition to the Core Program Requirements stated above, students pursuing the Traditional Track must complete the Traditional Track Requirements listed below.  All courses taken to satisfy the Traditional Track Requirements require a grade of C or better.  Courses marked with an asterisk (*) can be used to satisfy a General Education Core Requirement or a BA Distribution Requirement.

Dept.

Course Number

Title

Credit Hours

Minimum Grade

BIOL-L

100* OR

101* OR

102*

Humans and the Biological World OR

Introduction to Biological Sciences I OR

Introduction to Biological Sciences II

3 or 5

C

MATH-M

215*

Calculus I

5

C

MATH-M

216

Analytic Geometry and Calculus II

5

C

PHYS-P

201*

OR

221*

General Physics 1

OR

Physics 1

5

C

PHYS-P

202 OR

222

General Physics 2 OR

Physics 2

5

C

CHEM-C

317

Equilibria and Electrochemistry

3

C

CHEM-C

318

Spectroscopy and Separations

3

C

CHEM-C

315

Chemical Measurements Lab I

3

C

CHEM-C

361

Physical Chemistry of Bulk Matter

3

C

Chemistry BA - Business Management Track

In addition to the Core Program Requirements stated above, students pursuing the Business Management Track must complete the Business Management Track Requirements listed below.  All courses taken to satisfy the Business Management Track Requirements require a grade of C or better.  Courses marked with an asterisk (*) can be used to satisfy a General Education Core Requirement or a BA Distribution Requirement.

Science and Mathematics

Dept.

Course Number

Title

Credit Hours

Minimum Grade

BIOL-L

100* OR

101* OR

102*

Humans and the Biological World OR

Introduction to Biological Sciences I OR

Introduction to Biological Sciences II

3 or 5

C

MATH-M

215*

Calculus I

5

C

MATH-M

216

Calculus II

5

C

PHYS-P

201*

OR

221*

General Physics 1

OR

Physics 1

5

C

PHYS-P

202

OR

222

General Physics 2

OR

Physics 2

5

C

CHEM-C

317

Equilibria and Electrochemistry

3

C

CHEM-C

318

Spectroscopy and Separations

3

C

CHEM-C

315

Chemical Measurements Lab I

3

C

CHEM-C

361

Physical Chemistry of Bulk Matter

3

C

 

Business Courses

Dept.

Course Number

Title

Credit Hours

Minimum Grade

BUS-A

201

Introduction to Financial Accounting

3

C

BUS-A

202

Introduction to Managerial Accounting

3

C

BUS-F

301

Financial Management

3

C

BUS-M

301

Introduction to Marketing Management

3

C

BUS-K

321

Management of Information Technology

3

C

BUS-P

301

Operations Management

3

C

ECON-E

 201*

Introduction to Microeconomics

3 

C 

ECON-E

202

Introduction to Macroeconomics

3

C

ECON-E

280

Applied Statistics for Business & Economics I

3

C

 

Chemistry BA - Biochemistry Track

In addition to the Core Program Requirements stated above, students pursuing the Biochemistry Track must complete the Biochemistry Track Requirements listed below.  All courses taken to satisfy the Biochemistry Track Requirements require a grade of C or better.  Courses marked with an asterisk (*) can be used to satisfy a General Education Core Requirement or a BA Distribution Requirement.

Science and Mathematics

Dept.

Course Number

Title

Credit Hours

Minimum Grade

MATH-M

119* OR

215

Brief Survey of Calculus I OR

Analytic Geometry with Calculus I

3 or 5

C

BIOL-L

101*

Introduction of Biological Sciences I

5

C

PHYS-P

201*

OR

221*

General Physics 1

OR

Physics 1

5

C

Biochemistry Courses

Dept.

Course Number

Title

Credit Hours

Minimum Grade

CHEM-C

484

Biomolecules and Catabolism

3

C

CHEM-C

485

Biosynthesis and Physiology

3

C

CHEM-C

486

Biochemistry Laboratory

3

C
CHEM-C Electives

Choose two additional Chemistry Courses, 300-level or above

6 credits minimum 

C

General & Upper-Level Electives

Students must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours and 30 credit hours at the 300-level or above.  Elective courses may be necessary to complete the minimum credit hour requirements.

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