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Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry degree is certified by the American Chemical Society. This ensures the depth and breadth of chemistry background that prepares students for graduate studies in materials science, polymer chemistry, environmental chemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, drug design, natural products, alternative energies, and a variety of other fields. Many graduates pursue additional studies in medicine, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, and others. Still other graduates obtain rewarding jobs in industry, including quality control, analytical chemistry, environmental testing, toxicology, food science, essential oils, diagnostic testing, adhesive development, forensic chemistry, and many other fields.

Students earning a BS in Chemistry can choose a Pre-Medical Science Track as part of their degree.

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Degree Requirements (120 cr.)

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Students receiving the Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry must complete 120 total credit hours including:

• IU South Bend Campuswide General Education Curriculum (33 cr.)

• Math courses required for the BS in Chemistry fulfill the 3-credit Fundamental Literacies Quantitative Reasoning Requirement within the General Education curriculum.

• Core Requirements (47 cr.)
• Supporting Requirements (31-37 cr.)

• STEM Cognates (28 cr.)

• Biology (5 cr.)
• Mathematics (13 cr.)
• Physics (10 cr.)

• World Languages (3-9 cr.)

• Free Electives (balance of credits needed to equal 120 credit requirement)

• Minimum of 30 credit hours at the 300– or 400–level.
• Core Requirements must be completed with a grade of C– or higher.
• A minimum CGPA of 2.0 is required.
• At least 30 credit hours must be taken in residence at IU South Bend, of which at least 12 credits must be in the major at the 300– or 400–level.
• All courses are 3 credit hours, unless otherwise noted.

Core Requirements (47 cr.)

• CHEM-C 105 Principles of Chemistry I
• CHEM-C 106 Principles of Chemistry II
• CHEM-C 125 Experimental Chemistry I (2 cr.)
• CHEM-C 126 Experimental Chemistry II (2 cr.)
• CHEM-C 301 Chemistry Seminar 1 (1 cr.)
• CHEM-C 310 Analytical Chemistry (4 cr.)
• CHEM-C 335 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (1 cr.)
• CHEM-C 341 Organic Chemistry Lectures 1
• CHEM-C 342 Organic Chemistry Lectures 2
• CHEM-C 343 Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1 (2 cr.)
• CHEM-C 344 Organic Chemistry Laboratory 2 (2 cr.)
• CHEM-C 361 Physical Chemistry of Bulk Matter (4 cr.)
• CHEM-C 362 Physical Chemistry of Molecules (4 cr.)
• CHEM-C 410 Principles of Chemical Instrumentation (4 cr.)
• CHEM-C 430 Inorganic Chemistry
• CHEM-C 484 Biomolecules and Catabolism
• CHEM-C 485 Biosynthetic Pathways and Control of Matabolism

Supporting Requirements (31-37 cr.)

STEM Cognates (28 cr.)

Biology (5 cr.)

• BIOL-L 102 Introduction to Biological Sciences 2 (5 cr.)

Mathematics (13 cr.)

• MATH-M 215 Calculus I (5 cr.)
• MATH-M 216 Calculus II (5 cr.)

Select one of the following:

• MATH-M 301 Linear Algebra and Applications
• MATH-M 311 Calculus 3
• MATH-M 343 Introduction to Differential Equations with Applications I

Physics (10 cr.)

• PHYS-P 221 Physics 1 (5 cr.)
• PHYS-P 222 Physcis 2 (5 cr.)

World Language (3-9 cr.)

• At least one course at the 200–level or higher, or formal training, as evidenced by secondary or university diplomas, in a language other than English. The Department of World Language Studies (W.L.S.) offers a placement examination to determine into which semester a student should enroll and/or to qualify students for credit by examination.

Optional Track

Pre-Medical Science Track

• BIOL-L 211 Molecular Biology
• BIOL-L 311 Genetics
• CHEM-C 484 Biomolecules and Catabolism
• PHYS-P 222 Physics 2 (5 cr.)