Degree Plans
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry currently offer two different degree options to suit our students wide range of career goals.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry is designed to give students a strong foundation in the chemical sciences providing for employment or future study in a variety of specialized areas. This degree is the recommended for students pursuing a career in chemical research, industry or the health professions.
UIW Core - Total Hour 43
Major - Total Hours 58
Degree - Total Hours 121
| Fall | Hrs. |
|---|---|
| CHEM 1301 Chemical Principles 1 | 3 |
| CHEM 1101: Chemical Principles I Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 1402: Unity of Life and Lab | 4 |
| DWHP 1200: Dimension of Wellness | 2 |
| ENGL 1311: Composition I | 3 |
| HIST 13XX | 3 |
| Total hours | 16 |
| Spring | Hrs. |
|---|---|
| CHEM 1302 Chemical Principles II | 3 |
| CHEM 1203 General Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| ENGL 1312: Composition II | 3 |
| MATH 1311: Pre-Calculus | 3 |
| PEHP 11XX | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total hours | 16 |
| Fall | Hrs. |
|---|---|
| CHEM 2311: Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 2111: Organic Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| MATH 2312: Calculus I | 3 |
| ENGL 2310: World Literature Studies | 2 |
| PHIL 1381: Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| Modern Language I | 3 |
| Total hours | 16 |
| Spring | Hrs. |
|---|---|
| CHEM 2312: Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 2112: Organic Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| MATH 2313: Calculus II | 3 |
| RELS 13XX | 3 |
| Modern Language II | 3 |
| Fine Arts | 3 |
| Total hours | 15 |
| Fall | Hrs. |
|---|---|
| CHEM 3321: Quantitative Analysis | 3 |
| CHEM 3221: Quantitative Analysis Lab | 2 |
| CHEM 3341: Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 3160: Introduction to Chemistry Research & Careers | 1 |
| PHYS 2305: Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 2105: Physics I Lab | 1 |
| RELS/PHIL 33XX | 3 |
| Total hours | 16 |
| Spring | Hrs. |
|---|---|
| CHEM 3342 Coordination and Solid State Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 3142 Experimental Methods of Inorganic Chemistry |
1 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Social Science | 3 |
| CHEM 4260: Advanced Chemistry Research | 2 |
| PHYS 2306: Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 2106: Physics II Lab | 1 |
| Total hours | 16 |
| Fall | Hrs. |
|---|---|
| CHEM 4431: Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics | 4 |
| CHEM 4231 Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics Lab | 2 |
| CHEM 4351: Biochemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 4251: Biochemistry I Lab | 2 |
| Elective (upper division) | 3 |
| Total hours | 14 |
| Spring | Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Chemistry Elective (upper division) (3 or 4 hours) | 3 |
| CHEM 4322 Instrumental Analysis | 3 |
| CHEM 4222 Instrumental Analysis Lab | 2 |
| CHEM 4332 Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| CHEM 4132 Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics Lab | 1 |
| Total hours | 12 |
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry
The Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry provides a solid chemical foundation for students whose career goals involve the integration of chemistry with other fields.
UIW Core - Total Hours 43
Major - Total Hours 36
Degree - Total Hours 120
| Fall | Hrs. |
|---|---|
| CHEM 1301 Chemical Principles 1 | 3 |
| CHEM 1101: Chemical Principles I Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 1402: Unity of Life and Lab | 4 |
| DWHP 1200: Dimension of Wellness | 2 |
| ENGL 1311: Composition I | 3 |
| HIST 13XX | 3 |
| Total hours | 16 |
| Spring | Hrs. |
|---|---|
| CHEM 1302 Chemical Principles 2 | 3 |
| CHEM 1102: Chemical Principles II Lab | 1 |
| ENGL 1312: Composition II | 3 |
| MATH 1311: Pre-Calculus | 3 |
| PEHP 11XX | 1 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total hours | 14 |
| Fall | Hrs. |
|---|---|
| CHEM 2311: Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 2111: Organic Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| MATH 2312: Calculus I | 3 |
| ENGL 2310: World Literature Studies | 3 |
| PHIL 1381: Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| Modern Language I | 3 |
| Total hours | 16 |
| Spring | Hrs. |
|---|---|
| CHEM 2312: Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 2112: Organic Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| MATH 2313: Calculus II or MATH 2303: Statistics | 3 |
| RELS 13XX | 3 |
| Modern Language II | 3 |
| Fine Arts | 3 |
| Total hours | 16 |
| Fall | Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Chemistry Elective group I from approved list | 5 |
| Minor course | 3 |
| PHYS 2105: Physics I Lab | 1 |
| PHYS 2305: Physics I | 3 |
| RELS/PHIL 33XX | 3 |
| Total hours | 15 |
| Spring | Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Chemistry Elective group II from approved list | 5 |
| Minor Course | 3 |
| PHYS 2106: Physics II Lab | 1 |
| PHYS 2306: Physics II | 3 |
| Social Science | 3 |
| Total hours | 15 |
| Fall | Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Chemistry Elective group III from approved list | 5 |
| Minor Course | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total hours | 14 |
| Spring | Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Chemistry Elective group IV from approved list | 5 |
| Minor Course | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total hours | 14 |