Chemistry Curriculum

Chemistry (non-ACS) | Chemistry (ACS) | Biochemistry (non-ACS) | Biochemistry (ACS) |
Chemistry Minor | Environmental Sciences - Chemistry

Students who earn a B.S. in chemistry or biochemistry can choose from a number of career options including:

• Medical, pharmacy, or dental school

• Research/sales in pharmaceuticals

• Graduate Studies

• Education

The Chemistry and Biochemistry majors lead students to careers in industry, medical sciences, research, or education.   For both Chemistry and Biochemistry majors there are two options students may complete; a non-ACS and an ACS approved major.  While the non-ACS major is intended primarily for those students who do not intend to pursue graduate or professional studies, all students planning on pursuing a career in chemistry or biochemistry will benefit from the more rigorous curriculum

Requirements for Chemistry Major

·Non-ACS approved degree in Chemistry

A student pursuing a B.S. in chemistry (non-ACS approved degree) must complete a minimum of 37 hours of chemistry, to include foundational and in-depth courses and some additional courses (listed below). Click on the class to view a description. Links will appear in a new window.  WI classifications denote writing intensive courses.

Foundational Courses for non-ACS Chemistry Major (28 hours):

In-Depth Chemistry Courses for non-ACS Chemistry Major (9 hours):

Additional Science and Mathematics Requirements (15-16 hours):

·ACS Approved Degree in Chemistry

A student pursuing a B.S. degree in Chemistry (ACS approved degree) must complete a minimum of 43 hours of chemistry, including the following:

Foundational Chemistry Courses - Chemistry ACS Approved (28 hours):

In-depth Courses - Chemistry ACS Approved (15-21 hours):

Addl. Science and Mathematics Requirements - Chemistry ACS Approved:

PHY	One year college-level sequence (PHY 211/212 preferred)	8 hours
MAT 201	Calculus I	4 - 0 - 4
MAT 203	Multivariable Calculus	4 - 0 - 4

Requirements for Biochemistry Major

·Non-ACS approved degree in Biochemistry

A student pursuing a B.S. in biochemistry (non-ACS approved degree) must complete a minimum of 32 hours of chemistry, including the following foundational and in-depth courses and additional requirements (listed below).

Foundational Chemistry Courses- non-ACS Biochemistry Major (20 hrs):

In-depth Courses for non-ACS Biochemistry Major (12-13 hrs.):

Additional Science and Mathematics Requirements (23-24 hrs.):

* The course requirements in biology for a biochemistry major are waived for those students obtaining a biology minor.

·ACS approved degree in Biochemistry

A student pursuing a B.S. degree in Biochemistry (ACS approved degree) must complete a minimum of 43 hours of chemistry, to include the following:

Foundational Courses - Biochemistry ACS Approved (28 hours):

In-depth Courses - Biochemistry ACS Approved (15-21 hours):

Addl. Science and Mathematics Requirements - Biochemistry ACS Approved:

PHY	One year college-level sequence (PHY 211/212 preferred)	8 hours
MAT 201	Calculus I	4 - 0 - 4
MAT 203	Multivariable Calculus	4 - 0 - 4
BIO 111 and one additional BIO course at the 200 level or higher*		8 hours

* The course requirements in biology for a biochemistry major are waived for those students obtaining a biology minor.

Requirements for the Minor

A minor in chemistry requires a minimum of 20 hours, including these:

Requirements for Teacher Certification in Secondary-School Science

Students planning to become certified to teach chemistry in Georgia public secondary schools must complete a concentration in chemistry and a minor in education. The student must be assigned an advisor in education in addition to her or his chemistry advisor. In order to become certified to teach chemistry in Georgia, students must pass the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE).  Regardless of the chemistry concentration chosen, enrolling in BIO 111 and two upper-level biology courses is strongly encouraged.

The Environmental Sciences Major: Chemistry Concentration

Listed below are the requirements for the student planning a major in the Environmental Sciences with a Concentration in Chemistry. The EVS Program Web site provides more details about the program and course requirements for the other areas of concentration.

Each student must complete the core requirements, required number of electives, and the requirements for the area of concentration in chemistry (specified below).

Core Requirements - Environmental Sciences Chemistry Conc. (41 hrs.)

Electives - non-science (8 hrs.)

* Check catalog for prerequisites.

Area of Concentration in Chemistry Requirements -Env. Sciences (20 hrs):