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

Chemistry

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.  

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

• ENG-W 234* Technical Report Writing

Core Chemistry

• CHEM-C 105* Principles of Chemistry I
• CHEM-C 106 Principles of Chemistry II
• CHEM-C 125* Experimental Chemistry I
• CHEM-C 126 Experimental Chemistry II
• CHEM-C 341 Organic Chemistry 1 Lectures
• CHEM-C 342 Organic Chemistry 2 Lectures
• CHEM-C 343 Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1
• CHEM-C 344 Organic Chemistry Laboratory 2

Capstone

CHEM-C 301 Chemistry Seminar 1 OR CHEM-C 302 Chemistry Seminar 2

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.

• BIOL-L 100 Humans and the Biological World * OR BIOL-L 101 Introduction to Biological Sciences I OR BIOL-L 102 Introduction to Biological Sciences II
• MATH-M 215* Calculus I
• MATH-M 216 Calculus II
• PHYS-P 201* General Physics 1 OR PHYS-P 221 Physics 1
• PHYS-P 202 General Physics 2 OR PHYS-P 222 Physics 2
• CHEM-C 317 Equilibria and Electrochemistry
• CHEM-C 318 Spectroscopy and Separations
• CHEM-C 315 Chemical Measurements Lab I
• CHEM-C 361 Physical Chemistry of Bulk Matter

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

• BIOL-L 100 Humans and the Biological World * OR BIOL-L 101 Introduction to Biological Sciences I OR BIOL-L 102 Introduction to Biological Sciences II
• MATH-M 215* Calculus I
• MATH-M 216 Calculus II
• PHYS-P 201* General Physics 1 OR PHYS-P 221 Physics 1
• PHYS-P 202 General Physics 2 OR PHYS-P 222 Physics 2
• CHEM-C 317 Equilibria and Electrochemistry
• CHEM-C 318 Spectroscopy and Separations
• CHEM-C 315 Chemical Measurements Lab I
• CHEM-C 361 Physical Chemistry of Bulk Matter

Business Courses

• BUS-A 201 Introduction to Financial Accounting
• BUS-A 202 Introduction to Managerial Accounting
• BUS-F 301 Financial Management
• BUS-M 301 Introduction to Marketing Management
• BUS-K 321 Management of Information Technology
• BUS-P 301 Operations Management
• ECON-E 201* Introduction to Microeconomics
• ECON-E 202 Introduction to Macroeconomics
• ECON-E 280 Applied Statistics for Business & Economics I

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

• MATH-M 119* Brief Survey of Calculus I OR MATH-M 215 Analytic Geometry with Calculus I
• BIOL-L 101* Introduction of Biological Sciences I
• PHYS-P 201* General Physics 1 OR PHYS-P 221* Physics 1

Biochemistry Courses

• CHEM-C 484 Biomolecules and Catabolism
• CHEM-C 485 Biosynthesis and Physiology
• CHEM-C 486 Biochemistry Laboratory
• CHEM-C Electives Choose two additional Chemistry Courses, 300-level or above (6 credits minimum)

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.