Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry
The Department of Chemistry offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Master of Science degrees in chemistry. The Bachelor of Science in Education degree with a concentration in chemistry is also available. The Bachelor of Arts curriculum is designed to prepare undergraduate students for careers as professional chemists, entrance into medical or dental school. However, the Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry program is not designed to prepare students for entry into graduate school for chemistry. The Bachelor of Science American Chemical Society (ACS) certified program is best suited to prepare students for a graduate program in chemistry. All of the programs are flexible and permit the options of a heavy concentration in chemistry courses or a combination of a chemistry major with extensive course work in allied (other sciences) or non-allied (business, arts) areas. In order for students to develop their academic programs to meet specific needs and individual interests, they should consult an academic advisor.
The Bachelor of Arts degree candidate is required to complete the chemistry, mathematics, and physics course sequences in the following program outlines. The general elective requirement may be satisfied with any course sequence in the College of Science and Mathematics or the College of Engineering and Computer Science, including additional chemistry courses, life sciences courses or individual research projects (CHM 4990).
Chemistry majors who are Bachelor of Arts degree candidates are also required to earn 18 credit hours outside the Colleges of Science and Mathematics and Engineering and Computer Science. This requirement may not be satisfied with WSUCore requirements.
Revised 8/13/2012
Curriculum for the B.A. in Chemistry Degree
Concentration: Chemistry |
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Semesters |
Credit Hours |
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| I. Wright State Core | ||
| Element 1: Communication (ENG 1100 and ENG 2130) |
6 |
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| Element 2: Mathematics (MTH 2300 required) |
4 |
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| Element 3: Global Traditions | 6 |
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| Element 4: Arts and Humanities | 3 |
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| Element 5: Social Sciences | 6 |
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| Element 6: Natural Sciences CHM 1210, 1210L, 1220, 1220L required |
10 |
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| Additional Core Courses (MTH 2310 required) |
7 |
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Total Core Hours |
42 |
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| II. Departmental Core Requirements CHM 2110, 2110L, 2120, 2120L CHM 3120, 3120L |
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| III. Departmental Requirements and Electives CHM 3190, 3560, 3510L Chemistry Electives (12 hours) |
19
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| IV. Related Course Requirements PHY 2400/2400L, PHY 2410/2410L or PHY 1110/1110L, PHY 1120/1120L, 18 hours outside of COSM and CECS, in addition to those required to satisfy Wright State Core requirements |
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V. General Electives |
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Total |
120 |
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SUGGESTED PLAN: Courses and Credit Hours Semester System
| First Year- Fall | Spring |
Summer |
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| CHM 1210 | 3 |
CHM1220 | 3 |
MTH 2300 or 2310 | 4 |
| CHM 1210L | 2 |
CHM 1220L | 2 |
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| ENG 1100 | 3 |
MTH 1340 or 2300 | 4 or 5 |
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| MTH 1280 or 1340 | 4 or 5
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WSU Core | 3 |
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| WSU Core | 3 |
WSU Core | 3 |
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| Total Hours | 15 or 16
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Total Semester Hours | 15 or 16 |
4 |
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| Second Year - Fall | Spring |
Summer |
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| MTH 2300 or 2310 | 4 |
MTH 2310 | 4 |
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| CHM 2110 | 3 |
CHM 2120 | 3 |
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| CHM 2110L | 2 |
CHM 2120L | 2 |
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| PHY 2400 or 1110 | 3 |
ENG 2130 | 3 |
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| PHY2400L or 1110L | 2 |
PHY 2410 or 1120 | 3 |
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| PHY 2410L or 1120L | 2 |
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| Total Hours | 14 |
Total Semester Hours | 17 |
9 |
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| To progress to higher level chemistry courses, you must have completed CHM 2120, CHM 2120L, PHY 2410 or 1120, PHY 2410L or 1120L, and MTH 2320 | |||||
| Third Year - Fall | Spring |
Summer |
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| CHM 3120 | 2 |
Open Elective | 9 |
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| CHM 3120L | 3 |
WSU Core | 3 |
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| CHM 3190 | 2 |
WSU Core | 3 |
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| Open Electives | 3 |
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| WSU Core | 3 |
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| Total Semester Hours | 13 |
Total Semester Hours | 15 |
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| Fourth Year - Fall | Spring |
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| CHM 3560 | 3 |
Open Electives | 16 |
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| CHM 3510L | 2 |
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| Open Electives | 10 |
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| Total Semester Hours | 15 |
Total Semester Hours | 16 |
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Elective Courses Available
Course No. |
Credit Hr. | Course Title |
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CHM 3190 |
2 |
Chemical Literature and Composition |
CHM 4020 |
3 |
Advanced Environmental Chemistry and Analysis |
CHM 4170 |
2 |
Applied Chemical Spectroscopy |
CHM 4200 |
3 |
Inorganic Chemistry 1 |
CHM4210 |
2 |
Inorganic Chemistry 2 |
CHM 4210L |
2 |
Advanced Inorganic Synthesis and Characterization |
CHM 4370 |
2 |
Electroanalytical Chemistry |
CHM 4610 |
2 |
Synthetic Polymer Chemistry |
CHM 4650 |
2 |
Physical Polymer Chemistry |
CHM 4720 |
3 |
Chemical Crystallography |
CHM 4880 |
1–3 |
Independent Reading |
CHM 4900 |
1 |
Critical Literature Analysis |
CHM 4990 |
1–5 |
Special Problems in Chemistry (Undergraduate Research) |
