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Major, Minor, Certificate

The chemistry program offers a Bachelor of Science degree that is approved by the American Chemical Society and a Bachelor of Arts degree. Graduation with the approved BS degree meets the eligibility requirements for membership in the American Chemical Society. Both programs provide sound training in the fundamental principles and the basic experimental techniques for the understanding of the interaction of matter.

The BS degree is appropriate for those students who will continue to study or work in chemistry or the natural sciences. The BA degree is a useful option for those students who wish a strong scientific background but who are considering taking a wider variety of courses or pursuing study or work in another area such as pharmacy, dentistry, medicine, veterinary medicine, government, business, environmental science, or law. Course requirements are different for each degree. Chemistry majors interested in teaching science in the high schools should meet with an advisor early in their program to plan an appropriate course sequence. Chemistry majors with strong academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply to the Roosevelt Scholars Program.

Certificate

In fulfilling the electives toward the chemistry degree, students may qualify to receive the certificate in biotechnology. A certificate in chemical science is also available to science students in related fields who wish to obtain extensive training in chemistry but less than what is required for a degree. See the sections on biotechnology and chemical science in this catalog for details.

Regulations for degrees in chemistry

Courses applying to the major must be taken on a letter grade basis.

All courses applying to the chemistry major must be passed with a grade of C or higher and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
At least 25 semester hours of the required chemistry courses must be completed at Roosevelt University.
Chemistry courses must be taken within eight years of graduation to be accepted for credit without examination.
Undergraduate research with a faculty member is recommended for graduation.
Entering students with a score of at least four on the AP chemistry placement.

examination will receive credit for Chem 101.

Requirements for a Major in Chemistry leading to a BA degree

Math 231 Calculus I ..................................................................... 4

Math 232 Calculus II ................................................................................................4

Phys 231 Introductory Calculus-Based Physics I .................................5

Phys 232 Introductory Calculus-Based Physics II ................................5

Chem 101 General Chemistry I .......................................................4

Chem 202 General Chemistry II .......................................................4

Chem 211 Organic Chemistry I ....................................................... 4

Chem 212 Organic Chemistry II ...................................................... 4

Chem 237 Quantitative Environmental Analysis .................................. 4

Chem 321 Physical Chemistry – Thermodynamics ............................... 3

Chem 322 Physical Chemistry – Quantum Mechanics ........................... 3

or Chem 324 Physical Chemistry – Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy

Chem 341 Inorganic Chemistry ........................................................ 3

One 300-level course in chemistry ................................................... 3-5

One 300-level advanced laboratory course chosen from the list below .....4

Chem 313 Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory

Chem 325 Physical Chemistry Laboratory

Chem 337 Instrumental Analysis

Chem 347 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory

Chem 393 Chemistry Seminar .......................................................... 1

General education, University Writing Requirement, and electives to total ..120

Requirements for a Major in Chemistry leading to a BS degree

Math 231 Calculus I ....................................................................... 4

Math 232 Calculus II ...................................................................... 4

One other mathematics course chosen from the list below ..................... 3

Math 217 Introduction to Probability and Statistics

Math 233 Calculus III

Math 300 Linear Algebra

Math 307 Differential Equations

Phys 231 Introductory Calculus-Based Physics I .................................. 5

Phys 232 Introductory Calculus-Based Physics II ................................. 5

Chem 101 General Chemistry I .......................................................... 4

Chem 202 General Chemistry II ......................................................... 4

Chem 211 Organic Chemistry I .......................................................... 4

Chem 212 Organic Chemistry II ......................................................... 4

Chem 237 Quantitative Environmental Analysis ..................................... 4

Chem 321 Physical Chemistry – Thermodynamics .................................. 3

Chem 322 Physical Chemistry - Quantum Mechanics

or Chem 324 Physical Chemistry – Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy ..... 3

Chem 325 Physical Chemistry Laboratory ............................................ 4

Chem 337 Instrumental Analysis ........................................................ 4

Chem 341 Inorganic Chemistry .......................................................... 3

Chem 347 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory ............................. 4

Chem 355 Biochemistry ................................................................... 3

One course chosen from the list below ............................................... 3-4

Chem 313 Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory

Chem 318 Synthetic Organic Chemistry

Chem 319 Organometallic Chemistry

Chem 381 Polymer Chemistry

Chem 395 Undergraduate Research in Chemistry

Chem 393 Chemistry Seminar ........................................................... 1

General education, University Writing Requirement, and electives to total ..120

Minor in Chemistry

Students may earn a minor in chemistry by completing the courses listed below for a total of

20 semester hours.

Chem 101 General Chemistry I .......................................................... 4

Chem 202 General Chemistry II ......................................................... 4

Chem 211 Organic Chemistry I .......................................................... 4

Chem 212 Organic Chemistry II ......................................................... 4

Chem 237 Quantitative Environmental Analysis

or Chem 313 Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory ........................... 4

At least eight semester hours must be completed at Roosevelt University. Students who have transferred three or more equivalent courses may earn a minor in chemistry by completing at least two additional chemistry courses numbered 200 or above and totaling at least eight semester hours at Roosevelt University. Students must complete all courses counted towards the chemistry minor with a grade of C- or higher.