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Chemistry (Bachelor of Science)

The Bachelor of Science degrees are approved by the American Chemical Society. These degrees are especially recommended for students who plan to pursue graduate studies in chemical sciences, including analytical, biological, inorganic, organic, medicinal, pharmaceutical, polymer, and physical chemistry, as well as those who are interested in pursuing advanced degrees in medicine, pharmacy, and dentistry.  Students completing this program will receive a certificate from the American Chemical Society.

Chemistry

Student Learning Goals

Upon completion of the requisite courses for a Bachelor of Science 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
  5. produced research under a chemistry faculty’s supervision.

Chemistry BS 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 Requirements

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

General Education Component

All students pursuing the Bachelor of Science 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.

Core Program (for both Chemistry BS 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. 

Technical Writing

Dept.

Course Number

Title

Credit Hours

Minimum Grade

ENG-W

234*

Technical Report Writing

3

C

Biology, Mathematics, & Physics

Dept.

Course Number

Title

Credit Hours

Minimum Grade

BIOL-L

101*

Introduction to Biological Sciences I

5

C

MATH-M

215*

Calculus I

5

C

MATH-M

216

Calculus II

5

C

MATH-M

311

Calculus III

3

C

PHYS-P

221*

Physics I

5

C

PHYS-P

222

Physics II

5

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 I Lecture

3

C

CHEM-C

342

Organic Chemistry II Lecture

3

C

CHEM-C

343

Organic Chemistry I Laboratory

2

C

CHEM-C

344

Organic Chemistry II Laboratory

2

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

CHEM-C

362

Physical Chemistry of Molecules

3

C

CHEM-C

364

Introduction of Basic Measurements

3

C

CHEM-C

409

Chemical Research

3

C

CHEM-C

430

Inorganic Chemistry

3

C

CHEM-C

470

Polymer Chemistry (only required for students who begin the program in Fall 2020 or after)

3

C

CHEM-C

484

Biomolecules and Catabolism

3

C

Capstone

Dept.

Course Number

Title

Credit Hours

Minimum Grade

CHEM-C

301 or 302

Chemistry Seminar

1

C

Chemistry BS - Traditional Track

In addition to the Core Program Requirements stated above, students pursuing the Chemistry BS - Traditional Track must complete the Science Elective Requirement by selecting a minimum of 22 credit hours (19 credit hours for students who begin the program in Fall 2020 or after)  from the subjects listed below.  All courses taken to satisfy the Science Elective requirement require a grade of C or better.  Other courses may be used to satisfy this requirement if approved by the Chemistry Coordinator.  Speak with you advisor for more information.

Allied Health (AHLT – 200-level or above)
Anatomy (ANAT – 200-level or above)
Astronomy (AST – 200-level or above)
Biology (BIOL 200-level or above)
Chemistry (CHEM - 200-level or above & outside of major requirements)
Computer Science (CSCI - 200-level or above)
Physical Geography (GEOG - 100-level or above)
Geology (GEOL - 100-level or above)
Mathematics (MATH - 200-level or above & outside of major requirements)
Microbiology (MICR - 200-level or above)
Physiology (PHSL - 200-level or above)
Physics (PHYS - 200-level or above & outside of requirements)
Plant Sciences (PLSC - 200-level or above)
Zoology (ZOOL - 200-level or above)

Chemistry BS - Biochemistry Track

In addition to the Core Program Requirements stated above, students pursuing the Chemistry BS - 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.

Additional Biology & Biochemistry

Dept.

Course Number

Title

Credit Hours

Minimum Grade
BIOL-L 102*

Introduction to Biological Sciences II

5

C
BIOL-L 211

Molecular Biology

3

 C 
CHEM-C 485

Biosynthesis and Physiology 

 3 

 C 
CHEM-C 486

Biochemistry Laboratory 

 2 

 C 

Science Electives

Students pursuing the Chemistry BS - Biochemistry Track must complete the Science Elective Requirement by selecting a minimum of 9 credit hours (6 credit hours for students who begin the program in Fall 2020 or after) from the subjects listed below.  All courses taken to satisfy the Science Elective requirement require a grade of C or better.  Other courses may be used to satisfy this requirement if approved by the Chemistry Coordinator.  Speak with you advisor for more information.

Allied Health (AHLT - 200 level or above)
Anatomy (ANAT - 200 level or above)
Biology (BIOL - 200-level or above & outside of major requirements)
Chemistry (CHEM - 200-level or above & outside of major requirements)
Computer Science (CSCI - 200-level or above)
Physical Geography (GEOG - 100-level or above)
Geology (GEOL - 100-level or above)
Mathematics (MATH - 200-level or above & outside of major requirements)
Microbiology (MICR - 200-level or above)
Physiology (PHSL - 200-level or above)
Physics (PHYS - 200-level or above & outside of requirements)
Plant Sciences (PLSC - 200-level or above)
Zoology (ZOOL - 200-level or above)

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.

Academic Bulletins

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Current Bulletin

2019-2021 Campus Bulletin

Past Bulletins

2017-2019 Campus Bulletin
2015-2017 Campus Bulletin
2013-2015 Campus Bulletin

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