The chemistry major prepares students for professional careers in industrial chemistry, medicine, forensic science, and teaching, as well as for graduate studies.
We believe that God is revealed in both His Word and His world and that a study of both is necessary to develop a healthy, biblical worldview. We teach students to study the natural world in order to critically evaluate the results of their observations about the world, gain a deeper understanding of God as he is revealed in the world, develop a sense of responsibility to the world, and appreciate aesthetically the wonders of the world.
Program Outcomes:
Students completing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry will be able to:
- compare favorably in content knowledge with those students completing similar programs
- communicate scientific concepts orally and in writing
- conduct independent research by collecting and analyzing data and presenting the results in a formal presentation
- analyze bioethical issues from a Christian worldview
Chemistry Major
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Chemistry Courses | ||
| CH 111 | General Chemistry I May be used to fulfill a general education requirement. | 4 |
| CH 112 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CH 211 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CH 212 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| CH 311 | Quantitative Analysis | 4 |
| CH 312 | Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
| CH 320 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| CH 340 | Laboratory in Chemistry | 1 |
| CH 410 | Chemistry Seminar | 1 |
| CH 411 | Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CH 412 | Physical Chemistry of Biological Systems | 4 |
| CH 442 | Undergraduate Research | 1-4 |
| Required Supporting Courses | ||
| BE 474X | Introduction to Bioethics May be used to fulfill a general education requirement. | 3 |
| or BE 476X | Undergraduate Bioethics Institute | |
| MA 121 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I May be used to fulfill a general education requirement. | 4 |
| MA 122 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| PHY 111 | General Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 112 | General Physics II | 4 |
| Highly Recommended Courses: | ||
| Topics in Bioethics | ||
or BE 477X | Undergraduate National Conference | |
| Research Ethics | ||
| Introductory Statistics | ||
| Introduction to Psychology May be used to fulfill a general education requirement. | ||
| Total Hours | 56-59 | |
