Chemical Sciences, B.S.
The Core Curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking skills and introduce students to basic domains of thinking that transcend disciplines. The Core applies to all majors. Information on specific classes in the Core can be found at https://www.marshall.edu/gened/.
Course Requirements
The Core Curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking skills and introduce students to basic domains of thinking that transcend disciplines. The Core applies to all majors. Information on specific classes in the Core can be found at https://www.marshall.edu/gened/.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Core 1: Critical Thinking | ||
| FYS 100 | First Yr Sem Critical Thinking | 3 |
| MTH 229 | Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT) | 5 |
| Critical Thinking Course | 3 | |
| Core 2 | ||
| ENG 101 | Beginning Composition | 3 |
| ENG 201 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| CMM 103 | Fund Speech-Communication | 3 |
| MTH 229 | Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT) | 5 |
| CHM 211 & CHM 217 | Principles of Chemistry I and Principles of Chem Lab I | 5 |
| Core II Humanities | 3 | |
| Core II Social Science | 3 | |
| Core II Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Additional University Requirements | ||
| Writing Intensive (CHM 357 or 358) | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Multicultural or International | 3 | |
| CHM 491 | Capstone Experience | 2 |
| or CHM 490 | Internship | |
| Major-Specific | ||
| CHM 211 | Principles of Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM 217 | Principles of Chem Lab I | 2 |
| CHM 212 | Principles Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM 218 | Principles of Chem Lab II | 2 |
| CHM 355 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM 356 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM 361 | Intro Organic Chm Lab | 3 |
| CHM 305 | Research Methods Chem | 1 |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| Physical Chemistry: Quantum (WI) | ||
| Physical Chemistry: Thermo. (WI) | ||
| CHM 345 | Intro to Analytical Chem | 4 |
| CHM 448 | Adv Inorganic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM 491 | Capstone Experience (C) | 2 |
| or CHM 490 | Internship | |
| CHM 432 | Chemistry Seminar | 0 |
| 300/400 CHM Elective | 3 | |
| PHY 201 | College Physics I | 3 |
| PHY 202 | General Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| PHY 203 | College Physics II | 3 |
| PHY 204 | General Physics 2 Laboratory | 1 |
| Electives | ||
| Science or Math Elective | 4 | |
| Science or Math Elective | 4 | |
| Science or Math Elective | 4 | |
| Science or Math Elective | 4 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 1 | |
| Students interested in careers in technical sales, management, and marketing in the chemical industry are encouraged to take the following courses as electives: | ||
| Principles Microeconomics | ||
| Principles Macroeconomics | ||
| MKT Concepts and Applications | ||
| Sales Management | ||
| Market Research | ||
| Principles of Management | ||
Major Information
- Students are required to know and track their degree requirements for graduation or for entrance to a professional school.
- In addition to the Core General Education requirements, the College of Science requires 3 hours of Calculus, and 40 hours of upper level credit.
- Coursework listed as “elective” may vary for each student. Students are encouraged to use elective hours toward a minor or toward prerequisites.
- Students are strongly encouraged to select courses that meet two or more Core or College requirements. For example, a writing intensive literature course could satisfy the Core II Humanities requirement as well as the University writing intensive requirement.
- Course offerings and course attributes are subject to change semesters. Please consult each semester’s schedule of courses for availability and attributes.
- Math is based on an ACT Mathematics score of 27 or higher. Students with an ACT Mathematics score less than 27 will be placed in the appropriate prerequisite mathematics and science courses.
- A Grade Point Average of 2.0 is required
- overall,
- at MU,
- in all required Chemistry courses,
- in all Chemistry courses, and
- in all required Chemistry courses taken at MU.
Semester Plan
This major in chemistry is intended for students needing a broadly based, flexible science background. Degrees offered by the Department of Chemistry provide a program of studies that allows the individual to: obtain high quality instruction in chemistry as a scientific discipline, obtain a sound background in preparation for advanced studies, meet the qualifications of professional chemists and accrediting agencies, or prepare for a professional career in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, medical technology, engineering, nursing and other fields.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
| CHM 211 | Principles of Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM 217 | Principles of Chem Lab I | 2 |
| MTH 229 | Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT) | 5 |
| FYS 100 | First Yr Sem Critical Thinking | 3 |
| Free Elective | 1 | |
| UNI 100 | Freshman First Class | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENG 101 | Beginning Composition | 3 |
| CHM 212 | Principles Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM 218 | Principles of Chem Lab II | 2 |
| Core I Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| Science or Math Elective | 4 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CHM 355 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| PHY 201 | College Physics I | 3 |
| PHY 202 | General Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| Core II Social Science | 3 | |
| ENG 201 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| Free Elective | 2 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CHM 356 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM 361 | Intro Organic Chm Lab | 3 |
| PHY 203 | College Physics II | 3 |
| PHY 204 | General Physics 2 Laboratory | 1 |
| CMM 103 | Fund Speech-Communication | 3 |
| Core II Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| 300/400 CHM Elective | 3 | |
| CHM 305 | Research Methods Chem | 1 |
| Core II Humanities | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CHM 358 | Physical Chemistry: Thermo. (WI) | 4 |
| Science or Math Elective | 4 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 1 | |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CHM 345 | Intro to Analytical Chem | 4 |
| CHM 491 | Capstone Experience or Internship | 2 |
| CHM 448 | Adv Inorganic Chemistry I | 4 |
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CHM 432 | Chemistry Seminar | 0 |
| Science or Math Elective | 4 | |
| Multicultural or International | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 1 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 119 | |