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Bachelor of Science-Chemistry
The A&M-Texarkana chemistry program offers a Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) in Chemistry. It offers courses for fulfilling undergraduate degree requirements in two concentrations: (a) general chemistry and (b) secondary teacher certification. The B.S. in Chemistry curriculum provides the necessary background and understanding for students to tackle any job related to chemistry. In addition, the program supports other disciplines, such as biology, biotechnology, nursing, kinesiology, and criminal justice, where the subject matter depends, in part, on the knowledge of the principles of chemistry. The courses offered by the chemistry program will serve as preparation for students that are contemplating post-graduate studies in chemistry or in other disciplines such as medicine, pharmacy, or veterinary medicine.
Careers in Chemistry
Successful completion of the chemistry program enables graduates to pursue careers in industry, government, teaching, or to continue education at the graduate level. Visit the ACS Chemistry for Life website to find additional information regarding careers in chemistry.
Degree Requirements
Students should refer to their DegreeWorks degree audit in their Web for Students account for more information regarding their degree requirements.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| General Education Requirements | 42 | |
| BIOL 1306 | Biology for Science Majors I 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 1106 | Biology for Science Majors I Lab 1 | 1 |
| BIOL 1307 | Biology for Science Majors II 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 1107 | Biology for Science Majors II Lab 1 | 1 |
| CHEM 1311 | General Chemistry I 1 | 3 |
| CHEM 1111 | General Chemistry I (Lab) 1 | 1 |
| CHEM 1312 | General Chemistry II 1 | 3 |
| CHEM 1112 | General Chemistry II (Lab) 1 | 1 |
| CHEM 2423 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 2425 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM 321 | Inorganic Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 340 | Quantitative Chemical and Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
| CHEM 351 | Physical Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 410 | Biochemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 497 | Special Topics in Chemistry | 1-4 |
| MATH 2413 | Calculus I 1 | 4 |
| PHYS 2125 | University Physics I Lab | 1 |
| PHYS 2325 | University Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 2126 | University Physics II Lab | 1 |
| PHYS 2326 | University Physics II | 3 |
| Other Requirements | ||
| CHEM 352 | Physical Chemistry II (EL) | 4 |
| CHEM 405 | Environmental Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 411 | Biochemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 421 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 440 | Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
| CHEM 479 | Capstone in Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 499 | Independent Research | 1-12 |
| MATH 2414 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 357 | Probability and Statistics using R | 3-4 |
| or MATH 2415 | Calculus III | |
| Electives (as needed to meet minimum degree requirements including 46 semester credit hours of upper division) | ||
| Minimum Hours for Degree | 120 | |
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Satisfies Core Curriculum requirements
Note: A minimum of 46 upper division hours (300 and 400 level courses) are required for this degree. Resident credit totaling 25% of the hours is required for the degree. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in three areas for graduation: Overall GPA, Institutional GPA, and Major GPA.
Bachelor of Science-Chemistry
Students should refer to their DegreeWorks degree audit in their Web for Students account for more information regarding their degree requirements.
First Year
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Semester Credit Hours | |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra satisfies core curriculum; Only if needed as prereq for MATH 2413 | 3-4 |
| or MATH 2412 | Pre-Calculus | |
| BIOL 1306 | Biology for Science Majors I satisfies core curriculum | 3 |
| BIOL 1106 | Biology for Science Majors I Lab satisfies core curriculum | 1 |
| IS 1100 | University Foundations satisfies core curriculum | 1 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I satisfies core curriculum | 3 |
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking satisfies core curriculum | 3 |
| or COMM 1307 | Introduction to Mass Communication | |
| or COMM 1311 | Introduction to Communication Studies | |
| Fall Total Semester Credit Hours | 14-15 | |
| Spring | Semester Credit Hours | |
| MATH 2413 | Calculus I satisfies core curriculum | 4 |
| BIOL 1307 | Biology for Science Majors II satisfies core curriculum | 3 |
| BIOL 1107 | Biology for Science Majors II Lab satisfies core curriculum | 1 |
| Language, Philosophy and Culture Core Curriculum Requirement | 3 | |
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II satisfies core curriculum | 3 |
| or ENGL 2311 | Technical Writing & Communication | |
| Creative Arts Core Curriculum Requirement | 3 | |
| Spring Total Semester Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Total First Year Semester Credit Hours | 31-32 | |
Second Year
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Semester Credit Hours | |
| CHEM 1311 | General Chemistry I satisfies core curriculum | 3 |
| CHEM 1111 | General Chemistry I (Lab) satisfies core curriculum | 1 |
| PHYS 2325 | University Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 2125 | University Physics I Lab | 1 |
| PSCI 2305 | U.S. Government and Politics | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | United States History I satisfies core curriculum | 3 |
| Fall Total Semester Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | Semester Credit Hours | |
| CHEM 1312 | General Chemistry II satisfies core curriculum | 3 |
| CHEM 1112 | General Chemistry II (Lab) satisfies core curriculum | 1 |
| PHYS 2326 | University Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 2126 | University Physics II Lab | 1 |
| PSCI 2306 | State and Local Government | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | United States History II satisfies core curriculum | 3 |
| MATH 2414 | Calculus II satisfies core curriculum | 4 |
| Spring Total Semester Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Total Second Year Semester Credit Hours | 32 | |
Third Year
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Semester Credit Hours | |
| CHEM 2423 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 340 | Quantitative Chemical and Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
| CHEM 351 | Physical Chemistry I | 4 |
| MATH 357 | Probability and Statistics using R 1 | 3-4 |
| or MATH 2415 | Calculus III | |
| Fall Total Semester Credit Hours | 15-16 | |
| Spring | Semester Credit Hours | |
| CHEM 2425 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM 440 | Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
| CHEM 352 | Physical Chemistry II (EL) | 4 |
| social and behavioral science core curriculum requirement/ | 3 | |
| Spring Total Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Third Year Semester Credit Hours | 30-31 | |
Fourth Year
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Semester Credit Hours | |
| CHEM 321 | Inorganic Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 410 | Biochemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 405 | Environmental Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 499 | Independent Research 1 | 1-6 |
| Fall Total Semester Credit Hours | 12-17 | |
| Spring | Semester Credit Hours | |
| CHEM 411 | Biochemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 421 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 497 | Special Topics in Chemistry 1 | 1-4 |
| CHEM 479 | Capstone in Chemistry | 3 |
| Spring Total Semester Credit Hours | 10-13 | |
| Total Fourth Year Semester Credit Hours | 22-30 | |
| Total Minimum Semester Credit Hours for Degree 2 | 120 | |
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Reminder: 46sch of Upper Division (300 & 400 level) Coursework is required.
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Electives may be required to meet the total overall hours and Upper Division requirement depending on the SCH of the variable credit hour courses taken.
NOTE: A minimum of 46 upper division hours (300 and 400 level courses) are required for this degree. Resident credit totaling 25% of the total hours is required for the degree. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in three areas for graduation: Overall GPA, Institutional GPA, and Major GPA.
