Chemistry Track
The Chemistry Track in the Chemistry Major provides students a background in traditional areas of the chemistry curriculum. It is the track of choice for students who want broad training in chemistry before selecting an area of specialization. This track provides excellent preparation for students who intend to pursue graduate studies in chemistry, teach at the secondary level or work as chemists in industry or government.
Chemistry Track Required Courses
The following courses are required for a B.S. degree in chemistry:
| CHEM 111-112 | General Chemistry I and II |
| CHEM 211 | Analytical Chemistry |
| CHEM 251-252 | Organic Chemistry I and II |
| CHEML 251-252 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory I and II |
| CHEM 301 | Biochemistry I |
| CHEML 304 | Synthesis and Characterization Laboratory |
| CHEM 305 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry |
| CHEM 311 | Instrumental Methods of Analysis |
| CHEM 331-332 | Physical Chemistry I and II |
| CHEM 356 | Introduction to Senior Seminar |
| CHEM 357 | Senior Seminar |
| PHYS 201-202 or 211-212 | General or University Physics I and II |
| MATH 201-202 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I and II |
Three (3) additional semester hours of Math or Computer Science
Chemistry Track Typical Course of Study
| Chemistry Track Typical Course of Study | |||
| Freshman | S.H. | Junior/Senior | S.H. |
| CHEM 111 (General Chemistry I) | 5 | CHEM 331 (Physical Chemistry I) | 4 |
| MATH 201 (Calculus with Analytic Geometry I) | 4 | CHEML 304 (Syntheses & Characterization Lab) | 2 |
| ENGL 101 (Critical Thinking/Writing) | 3 | Core (Social Science) | 3 |
| COMM 101 (Speech Fundamentals) | 3 | Core (Religious Studies) | 3 |
| ACSU 100 (SXU Seminar) | 1 | Core (History) | 3 |
| Total: | 16 | Total: | 15 |
| CHEM 305 (Advanced Inorganic Chemistry) | 3 | ||
| CHEM 112 (General Chemistry II) | 5 | CHEM 332 (Physical Chemistry II) | 4 |
| MATH 202 (Calculus with Analytic Geometry II) | 4 | PHIL 150 (The Examined Life) | 3 |
| ENGL 102 (Research & Writing) | 3 | Core (Social Science) | 3 |
| Core (Literature/Fine Arts) | 3 | Core (History) | 3 |
| Total: | 15 | Total: | 16 |
| Sophomore | |||
| CHEM 251 (Organic Chemistry I) | 3 | CHEM 301 (Biochemistry I) | 3 |
| CHEML 251 (Organic Chemistry I Lab) | 2 | CHEML 301 (Biochemistry I Lab)* | 1 |
| CHEM 211 (Analytical Chemistry) | 5 | CHEM 351 (Introduction to Research I)* | 1-3 |
| PHYS 201 (General Physics I) or | 4 | CHEM 356 (Introduction to Senior Seminar) | 0 |
| PHYS 211 (University Physics I) | 5 | Core (Literature/Fine Arts) | 3 |
| MATH or CMPSC | 3 | Core (Philosophy) | 3 |
| Total: | 17-18 | Total: | 11-13 |
| CHEM 252 (Organic Chemistry II) | 3 | ||
| CHEML 252 (Organic Chemistry II Lab) | 2 | CHEM 302 (Biochemistry II)* | 3 |
| PHYS 202 (General Physics II) or | 4 | CHEM 311 (Instrumental Methods) | 4 |
| PHYS 212 (University Physics II) | 5 | CHEM 352 (Introduction to Research)* | 1-3 |
| Core (Religious Studies) | 3 | CHEM 357 (Senior Seminar) | 1 |
| Core (Social Science) | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Total: | 15-16 | Total: | 12-14 |
| Refer to the Academic Catalog for course descriptions, prerequisites, and a detailed listing of program and University requirements. | |||
| * Courses are highly recommended but not required for the Chemistry Track | |||