Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Chemistry is often called the Central Discipline because it directly connects with most of
the other natural and physical sciences. The programs for chemistry majors are designed to
provide a solid foundation in the theoretical knowledge and practical laboratory skills
necessary for a variety of professional careers.
In order to fit the needs of the individual student, the department offers three programs of
study to obtain a B.S. in chemistry.
The general chemistry program provides a foundation
for graduate study in chemistry or preparation for a career as a
professional chemist in industry and research.
The chemistry-pre-medical program is designed for
students who plan to continue their education in the medical field.
The chemistry-secondary education program is designed
for students who want to meet the requirements for teaching chemistry
in the middle, junior high and senior high school.
Any of the above programs of study also fulfills the requirements for students who desire to pursue a
non-traditional career with a chemistry degree.
A minor in chemistry is also offered by the department.
Degree Requirements
The specific requirements for a B.S. degree in Chemistry
consist of 38 semester hours of coursework including the
following courses:
- Chemistry 101 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I
- Chemistry 102 - Fundamentals of Chemistry II
- Chemistry 103 - Chemical Laboratory Principles
I
- Chemistry 104 - Chemical Laboratory Principles
II
- Chemistry 201 - Analytical Chemistry I
- Chemistry 202 - Analytical Techniques I
- Chemistry 205 - Organic Chemistry I
- Chemistry 206 - Organic Techniques I
- Chemistry 207 - Organic Chemistry II
- Chemistry 208 - Organic Techniques II
- Chemistry 301 - Physical Chemistry I
- Chemistry 302 - Physical Chemistry II
- Chemistry 397 - Seminar and Thesis
10 additional semester hours of chemistry elective courses chosen from:
- Chemistry 203 - Analytical Chemistry II
- Chemistry 204 - Analytical Techniques II
- Chemistry 215 - Undergraduate Chemical Research
- Chemistry 304 - Biochemistry I
- Chemistry 305 - Biochemistry II
- Chemistry 306 - Chemical Experimentation
- Chemistry 310 - Inorganic Chemistry
- Chemistry 399 - Independent Study
Additional requirements are:
- Computer Science 101 - Introduction to Computer Science I
- Mathematics 106 - Calculus I
- Mathematics 180 - Statistics
- Mathematics 201 - Calculus II
- Mathematics 202 - Calculus III
- Physics 251 - Physics I
- Physics 252 - Physics II
The requirements for a Chemistry major in the pre-medical
program can be the course sequence for the general chemistry
major or 28 hours of chemistry courses which include:
- Chemistry 101 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I
- Chemistry 102 - Fundamentals of Chemistry II
- Chemistry 103 - Chemical Laboratory Principles I
- Chemistry 104 - Chemical Laboratory Principles II
- Chemistry 201 - Analytical Chemistry I
- Chemistry 202 - Analytical Techniques I
- Chemistry 205 - Organic Chemistry I
- Chemistry 206 - Organic Techniques I
- Chemistry 207 - Organic Cheistry II
- Chemistry 208 - Organic Techniques II
- Chemistry 301 - Physical Chemistry I
- Chemistry 397 - Seminar and Thesis
3 additional hours of chemistry elective courses chosen from:
- Chemistry 203 - Analytical Chemistry II
- Chemistry 204 - Analytical Techniques II
- Chemistry 215 - Undergraduate Chemical Research
- Chemistry 304 - Biochemistry I
- Chemistry 305 - Biochemistry II
- Chemistry 397 - Seminar and Thesis
Additional requirements are:
- Computer Science 101 - Introduction to Computer Science I
- Mathematics 106 - Calculus I
- Mathematics 180 - Statistics
- Mathematics 201 - Calculus II
- Physics 251 - Physics I
- Physics 252 - Physics II
Pre-medical students need to check other entrance requirements for professional schools.
The requirements for a Chemistry major in the Secondary Education
program can be the course sequence for the general chemistry
major or 28 hours of chemistry courses which include:
- Chemistry 101 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I
- Chemistry 102 - Fundamentals of Chemistry II
- Chemistry 103 - Chemical Laboratory Principles I
- Chemistry 104 - Chemical Laboratory Principles II
- Chemistry 201 - Analytical Chemistry I
- Chemistry 202 - Analytical Techniques I
- Chemistry 205 - Organic Chemistry I
- Chemistry 206 - Organic Techniques I
- Chemistry 207 - Organic Cheistry II
- Chemistry 208 - Organic Techniques II
- Chemistry 301 - Physical Chemistry I
- Chemistry 304 - Biochemistry I
- Chemistry 397 - Seminar and Thesis
Additional requirements are:
- Environmental Science 101 - Introduction to Environmental Science
- Mathematics 105 - Precalculus
- Mathematics 106 - Calculus I
- Natural Science 105 - Integrated Science I
- Natural Science 106 - Integrated Science II
- Physics 211 - Fundamental Physics I
- Physics 212 - Fundamental Physics II
For More Information Contact
Dr. Oma Morgan, Chairman
Department of Chemistry
Davis & Elkins College
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-1379
e-mail: morgano@davisandelkins.edu
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