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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.

chemistry labThe 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

Humanities and Fine Arts

6

Behavioral and Social Perspectives

 6
PHYS 201 or PHYS 211 4

MATH 211

 3
ENGL 101 3
ENGL 102 3

MATH 123 or MATH 141

 3-4
Approved Foreign Language 3
LINK 101 1
FALS 101 (15 FALS-approved events) 0

PHYS 201 or PHYS 212

 4

CHEM 381 or ES 390

 3
Approved General Education Electives2

2-3
Total General Education Requirements 42

1 For approved courses see the General Education section
2 Students are required to take at least one Global Issues and Cultures course prior to graduation

 

MAJOR PROGRAM CORE REQUIREMENTS CREDIT HOURS
CHEM 111 4
CHEM 112 4
CHEM 198 1
CHEM 199 1
CHEM 221 4
CHEM 222 4
CHEM 299 1
CHEM 330 5
CHEM 331 4
CHEM 401 4

PSCI 499

 3

 

MAJOR PROGRAM ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS  CREDIT HOURS
BIOL 112 3-4
CHEM 260 or above (except CHEM 381) 4
CHEM 260 or above (except CHEM 381)​ 2
CHEM 300 or above (except CHEM 381)​ or PHYS 314 3
CHEM 341 3
CHEM 402 3
Choose two of the following:
BIOL 111 or higher
CHEM 260 or higher
CIS 101 or higher
MATH 141 or higher
PHYS 203 or PHYS 314 
ES 300 or higher
GEOL 111 or higher		 6-8
   
Total Major Program Requirements 62-67
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