Chemistry

Chemistry is an experimental science that has as its goal the development of an atomic and molecular interpretation of the properties and behavior of matter.

The fundamental nature and extensive application of chemistry to other fields of science gives the chemistry graduate a variety of career choices and advanced study opportunities. Among these are industrial chemistry, government service, sales or supervision, secondary school teaching, and entry into graduate or professional schools. A program of maximum flexibility can best serve this wide variety of potential interests.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Note: The information below provides convenient links to some of the courses required for this degree; however, it should not be used as a course registration guide. Please refer to the official Lander University Academic Catalog for the most accurate and up-to-date program requirements.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS¹			CREDIT HOURS
A. Core Skills
	ENGL 101	Writing and Inquiry I	3
	ENGL 102	Writing and Inquiry II	3
	MATH 123	Calculus and its Applications OR MATH 141 Single Variable Calculus I	3
B. Humanities and Fine Arts (6 hours selected from 2 different disciplines)			6
C. Behavioral and Social Perspectives (6 hours selected from 2 different disciplines)			6
D. Scientific and Mathematical Reasoning
	MATH 211	Statistical Methods I	3
	PHYS 201	Introductory Physics OR PHYS 211 General Physics	4
E. Founding Documents of the United States
	HIST 111	United States History to 1877 OR POLS 101 American National Government	3
F. World Cultures			3
G. LINK 101			1
University Requirement
	FALS 101	15 FALS-approved events (Temporarily suspended)	0
Total General Education Requirements			35

¹For approved courses see the General Education section

MAJOR PROGRAM CORE REQUIREMENTS		CREDIT HOURS
CHEM 111	General Chemistry I	4
CHEM 112	General Chemistry II	4
CHEM 221	Organic Chemistry I	4
CHEM 331	Chemical Instrumentation	4
CHEM 401	Physical Chemistry I	4

MAJOR PROGRAM ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS		CREDIT HOURS
BIOL 112	Principles of Biology II	4
CHEM 197	Scientific Communications I	1
CHEM 198	Scientific Communications II	1
CHEM 199	Scientific Communications III	1
CHEM 222	Organic Chemistry II	4
CHEM 260	Microscopical Methods or above (except CHEM 381)	3-4
CHEM 260	Microscopical Methods or above (except CHEM 381)	3-4
CHEM 260	Microscopical Methods or above (except CHEM 381)	3-4
CHEM 330	Analytical Chemistry	5
CHEM 341	Inorganic Chemistry	4
CHEM 402	Physical Chemistry II	4
PHYS 202	Introductory Physics OR PHYS 212 General Physics	4
PSCI 499	Senior Seminar	3
Choose three of the following: ASTR 101 or higher, BIOL 111 or higher, CHEM 260 or higher, CIS 130 or higher, ES 111 or higher, GEOL 111 or higher, MATH 141 or higher, PHYS 203, PHYS 314, PSCI 451		9-12

Total Major Program Requirements		69-75
Additional Electives		10-16
TOTAL FOR BS DEGREE		120

Coursework must include at least 30 hours earned in 300 or above level courses, of which 12 hours must be in the major.
See the 4-year major guide for recommended order in which to take courses