Bachelor of Science in Chemistry—American Chemical Society Certified

This program is designed for students interested in a strong and comprehensive preparation in chemistry and other related sciences. This is 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 further studies in chemical engineering or medical and allied medical fields. Students completing this program will receive a certificate from the American Chemical Society.

Requirements
In addition to the General Requirements for All Degrees at IUS described in this bulletin, the candidate must complete at least 48 credit hours in chemistry, 3 credit hours in biology, 9 credit hours in communication, 10 credit hours in physics, 13 credit hours in mathematics, and 18 credit hours of electives chosen from the list, with a grade of C or higher in each core course. Students with credits from other institutions, pursuing a major in chemistry, must complete at least three advanced chemistry courses (300 level or higher), 1 credit hour of seminar (CHEM C301, C302, or C305), and 3 credit hours of research (CHEM C409) at IUS.

Minimum Required Courses: CHEM C105, C106, C125, C126, C301 or C302, C315, C317, C318, C341, C342, C343, C344, C361, C362, C364, C409, C430, C483; MATH M215, M216, M311; PHYS P221-P222, and COMM W131, W234, S121.

List of Electives: CHEM 303(3), 333(2), C393(3), C409(vari. cr.), 443(3), 444(2); MATH M313(3), M303(3) highly recommended; PHYS P301(3), P310(3), P340(3); BIOL L211(3), L312(3), L304(3), L350(3), K312(3); PHIL P215(3); MICR M310(3); GEOL G100(5), G221(3), G222(3), G210(3).

Suggested First-Year Program

First Semester	Credits
Chemistry C105	3
Chemistry C125	2
English W131	3
Math M215	5
Speech S121	3
Total	16

Second Semester	Credits
Biology L100	3
Chemistry C106	3
Chemistry C126	2
English W234	3
Math M216	5
Total	16

Suggested Second-Year Program

First Semester	Credits
Chemistry C341	3
Chemistry C343	2
Math M311	3
Physics P221	5
Social and behavioral sciences	3
Total	16

Second Semester	Credits
Chemistry C342	3
Chemistry C344	2
Physics P222	5
Social and behavioral sciences	3
Elective	6
Total	19

Suggested Third-Year Program

First Semester	Credits
Chemistry C317	3
Chemistry C361	3
Chemistry C483	3
Chemistry C409	1
Arts and humanities (P250 recommended)	3
Elective	3
Total	16

Second Semester	Credits
Chemistry C315	3
Chemistry C318	3
Chemistry C362 or C430	3
Chemistry C409	1
Elective	3
Total	13

Suggested Fourth-Year Program

First Semester	Credits
Chemistry C409	1
Chemistry C364	3
Foreign Language Course	4
Arts and Humanities	3
Elective	3
Total	14

Second Semester	Credits
Chemistry C302	1
Chemistry C430 or C362	3
Foreign language course	4
Elective	6
Total	14

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Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry

Requirements
In addition to the Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree described in this bulletin, the candidate must complete at least 33 credit hours in chemistry, 10 credit hours in physics, and 10 credit hours in mathematics, with a grade of C or higher in each core course. Students with credits from other institutions pursuing a major in chemistry must complete at least three advanced chemistry courses (300 level or higher) and 1 credit hour of seminar (CHEM C301, C302, or C305) at IUS.

Minimum Required Courses
CHEM C105, C106, C125, C126, C301 or C302, C315, C317, C318, C341, C342, C343, C344, C361; MATH M215, M216; and PHYS P201-P202 or P221-P222.

ACS Approved Degree
The chemistry department also offers a curriculum that is approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS) for those who are interested in a broader background in chemistry, especially students who are planning to attend graduate school or become professional chemists. Students completing this program receive a certificate from the ACS. The ACS-approved curriculum has the following requirements in addition to the minimum: CHEM C362, C364, C430, C483, and at least two additional credit hours of laboratory work such as C444, or Chemical Research C409.

It is essential that students who plan to become professional chemists complete PHYS P221-P222 and MATH M215-M216 by the end of the sophomore year and CHEM C361 Physical Chemistry by the end of the junior year, as shown in the following recommended programs.

Suggested First-Year Program

First Semester	Credits
Chemistry C105	3
Chemistry C125	2
English W131	3
Mathematics M215	5
Arts and sciences distribution course	3
16

Second Semester	Credits
Chemistry C106	3
Chemistry C126	2
Mathematics M216	5
Arts and sciences distribution courses	6
16

Suggested Second-Year Program

First Semester	Credits
Chemistry C341	3
Chemistry C343	2
Mathematics M311	3
Physics P221	5
Arts and sciences distribution course	3
16

Second Semester	Credits
Chemistry C342	3
Chemistry C344	2
Mathematics M313	3
Physics P222	5
Arts and sciences distribution course	3
16

Suggested Third-Year Program

First Semester	Credits
Chemistry C317	3
Chemistry C361	3
Chemistry elective	3
Foreign language course	4
Arts and sciences distribution course	3
16

Second Semester	Credits
Chemistry C315	3
Chemistry C318	3
Chemistry C362	3
Computer science course	3
Foreign language course	4
16

Suggested Fourth-Year Program

First Semester	Credits
Chemistry C364	3
Chemistry elective	3
Foreign language course	3
Arts and sciences distribution courses	6
15

Second Semester	Credits
Chemistry C302	1
Chemistry elective	3
Arts and sciences distribution courses	9
Foreign language course	3
16

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Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry with a Minor in Business

This program is recommended for students who plan to pursue careers in industry, government, 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 fields of chemistry or business. Students must pass each core course with a grade of C or higher.

Suggested First-Year Program

First Semester	Credits
Chemistry C105	3
Chemistry C125	2
Economics E107 or E108	3
English W131	3
Mathematics M215	5
16

Second Semester	Credits
Chemistry C106	3
Chemistry C126	2
Mathematics M216	5
Arts and sciences general study courses	6
16

Suggested Second-Year Program

First Semester	Credits
Chemistry C341	3
Chemistry C343	2
COAS W100 (Business)	3
Physics P221 or P201	5
Arts and sciences distribution course	3
16

Second Semester	Credits
Business A201	3
Chemistry C342	3
Chemistry C344	2
Physics P202 or P222	5
Arts and sciences distribution course	3
16

Suggested Third-Year Program

First Semester	Credits
Chemistry C317	3
Chemistry C361	3
Chemistry elective	3
Foreign language course	4
Arts and sciences distribution course	3
16

Second Semester	Credits
Chemistry C315	3
Chemistry C318	3
Business M301	3
Computer Science C106	3
Foreign language course	4
16

Suggested Fourth-Year Program

First Semester	Credits
Business F301	3
Business elective (K321 is suggested)	3
Foreign language course	3
Arts and sciences distribution courses	6
15

Second Semester	Credits
Chemistry C302	1
Business elective (P301 is suggested)	3
Foreign language course	3
Arts and sciences distribution courses	9
16

Summer Course	Credits
Statistics E280	3

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Associate of Arts in Chemistry

In addition to the General Requirements for All Degrees and Graduation Requirements for the Associate of Arts Degree described in this IUS bulletin, the candidate must complete the following (a minimum of 60 credit hours), with a grade of C or higher:

Writing requirement: ENG W131

Arts and humanities: Two courses (6 cr.)

Social and behavioral sciences: Two courses (6 cr.)

Natural sciences: Two courses, including one biology course and a laboratory course in either biology or physics (5 cr.). mathematics: MATH M215 (5 cr.)

Computer literacy: One course

Foreign language: Two courses in one language (8 cr.)

Chemistry Requirements:
CHEM C105 Principles of Chemistry I (3 cr.)
CHEM C106 Principles of Chemistry II (3 cr.)
CHEM C125 Experimental Chemistry I (2 cr.)
CHEM C126 Experimental Chemistry II (2 cr.)
CHEM C341 Organic Chemistry I Lectures (3 cr.)
CHEM C342 Organic Chemistry II Lectures (3 cr.)
CHEM C343 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (2 cr.)

Chemistry elective: two courses (from C303, C315 - consult instructor, C317, C318, C344, C361, C362, C364, C393, C430, C483).

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Requirements for a Minor in Chemistry

The minor in chemistry requires 20-21 credit hours, with a grade of C or higher in each core course; at least 8 credit hours must be completed at IUS. The courses include:

CHEM C105 Principles of Chemistry (3 cr.)
CHEM C106 Quantitative Chemistry (3 cr.)
CHEM C125 Experimental Chemistry I (2 cr.)
CHEM C126 Experimental Chemistry II (2 cr.)
CHEM C341 Organic Chemistry I Lectures (3 cr.)
CHEM C343 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (2 cr.)

and two of the following:
CHEM C303 Environmental Chemistry (3 cr.)
CHEM C317 Equilibria and Electrochemistry (3 cr.)
CHEM C318 Spectrochemistry and Separations (3 cr.)
CHEM C333 Experimental Environmental Chemistry (2 cr.)
CHEM C342 Organic Chemistry II Lecture (3 cr.)
CHEM C344 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (2 cr.)
CHEM C361 Physical Chemistry of Bulk Matter (3 cr.)

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Requirements for a Minor in Environmental Chemistry

The minor in environmental chemistry requires at least 24 credit hours with a grade of C or higher in each core course; and must include the following:

CHEM C105 Principles of Chemistry (3 cr.)
CHEM C106 Quantitative Chemistry (3 cr.)
CHEM C125 Experimental Chemistry I (2 cr.)
CHEM C126 Experimental Chemistry II (2 cr.)
CHEM C303 Environmental Chemistry (3 cr.)
CHEM C315 Chemical Measurements Laboratory I (3 cr.) Or
CHEM C333 Experimental Environmental Chemistry (2 cr.)
CHEM C317 Equilibria and Electrochemistry (3 cr.)
CHEM C318 Spectrochemistry and Separations (3 cr.)
CHEM C341 Organic Chemistry I Lectures (3 cr.)
CHEM C343 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (2 cr.)

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Certificate in Environmental Science

This 25 to 29 credit hour program prepares science majors or graduates for employment in the environmental field. It provides skills such as field collecting, water sampling, report and scientific writing, soil sampling, regulatory policies, chemical and analytical methods, and research methods. Students must be in a degree program in the natural sciences including biology, chemistry, geoscience, or physics OR have a four year degree in one of those areas. Once admitted, the student should remediate any prerequisites (listed below). Some of these can be taken simultaneously with the required courses.

For further information or to apply, contact the School of Natural Sciences at (812) 941-2184.

Prerequisites include: one semester of introductory biology with lab; one year general chemistry (usually C105-C125, C106-126) and one semester of organic chemistry (usually C341-C343); one semester of introductory geology (usually G103 or G104); one semester of college level algebra (usually M112, M125); one semester of physics (usually P100, P201 or P221); and one semester of computer programming (usually C201 or A201).

Requirements

Credits
Biology Ecology L473-L474 or Environmental Environmental Biology L350 (3 cr.) Microbiology M420-L474 (5 cr.)	8
Chemistry Environmental Chemistry C303-C333 (5 cr.) Spectrochemistry and Separations C318 (C317 will not be necessary as a prerequisite for C318) (3 cr.)	8
Geoscience Environmental and Urban Geology (3 cr.) Introduction to Hydrology (3 cr.)	6
Laws and Regulations E.g., HPER S354 (3 cr.)	0-3
Physics Environmental Physics (3 cr.)	3
Internship or job experience	0-1
25-29

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