Academic Catalog

Chemistry | Bachelor of Science: Chemistry

Program Summary

General Education 34
Major Courses46
Major Electives3-5
Cognates22
Open Electives 113-15
Total Hours120
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Open electives are the credit hours required to reach a minimum of 120 total hours and 45 upper-level hours.  The number listed assumes all courses are completed at FHSU as listed.  This number may vary if students transfer courses, or have individual substitutions allowed.  Students should speak with their advisor if either situation applies to determine if the number will vary, and to ensure they enroll in a minimum of 45 upper-level hours.   

Students entering within 1 year of high school graduation will take UNIV 101 Freshman Seminar and may apply that hour in the open elective category.

 Program Requirements

General Education

All undergraduate degrees require completion of the Kansas Systemwide General Education

Courses identified with GE on this page may satisfy a general education requirement in addition to the identified degree requirement.  Students who apply a degree requirement to satisfy a general education requirement will typically add an equal number of hours to the university elective category.  This flexibility may allow you to complete a minor or certificate within the 120 hour degree.  Transfer students and students majoring in programs with approved exceptions are especially encouraged to select these courses in completing General Education requirements to maximize the likelihood of completing the degree with 120 credit hours.  

General Education34-35
Core Courses
CHEM 101Orientation to Chemistry1
CHEM 120
120L
University Chemistry I
and University Chemistry Laboratory I GE
5
CHEM 122
122L
University Chemistry II
and University Chemistry Laboratory II GE
5
CHEM 340
340L
Organic Chemistry
and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
5
CHEM 342
342L
Organic Chemistry II
and Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
5
CHEM 350
350L
Chemical Analysis
and Chemical Analysis Laboratory
5
CHEM 632
632L
Physical Chemistry: Chemical Thermodynamics
and Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
5
CHEM 634/634LPhysical Chem: Quantum Mechanics & Chem Kinetics3
CHEM 656/656LInstrumental Analysis3
CHEM 662
662L
Biochemistry I
and Biochemistry Laboratory I
5
CHEM 666Inorganic Chemistry3
CHEM 675Seminar in Chemistry1
Directed Electives
Select one of the following Advanced Chemistry Electives:3-5
Environmental Chemistry
and Environmental Chemistry Laboratory
Introduction to Forensic Science
Organic Spectroscopic Analysis
and Organic Spectroscopic Analysis Laboratory
Theories of Organic Chemistry
Biochemistry II
and Biochemistry Laboratory II
Cognates
MATH 234Analytic Geometry and Calculus I GE5
MATH 235Analytic Geometry and Calculus II5
MATH 236Analytic Geometry and Calculus III3
PHYS 211/211LEngineering Physics I GE4
PHYS 212
212L
Engineering Physics II
and Engineering Physics II Laboratory GE
5
Total Hours71-73

Degree Requirements

All bachelor degrees require:
GPA of 2.0 on FHSU courses & 2.0 on all coursework (Higher program requirements prevail over the 2.0 when set)
A minimum of 30 hours earned from FHSU with a grade of D, C, B, or A
Successful completion of an upper division Writing and Information Literacy course (Most majors contain a course designated)
A minimum of 45 hours of recognized upper division credit
A minimum of 120 hours of recognized college credit

Reach out to our faculty mentors for information on a chemistry emphasis:

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallHours
CHEM 101 Orientation to Chemistry 1
CHEM 120
120L
University Chemistry I
and University Chemistry Laboratory I
5
MATH 234 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I 5
ENG 101 English Composition I 3
UNIV 101 Freshman Seminar 1
 Hours15
Spring
CHEM 122
122L
University Chemistry II
and University Chemistry Laboratory II
5
ENG 102 English Composition II 3
MATH 235 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II 5
SGE070 - Institutionally Designated Area: Personal and Professional Development 3
 Hours16
Second Year
Fall
CHEM 340
340L
Organic Chemistry
and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
5
MATH 236 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III 3
PHYS 211
211L
Engineering Physics I
and Engineering Physics I Laboratory
5
Open Electives 3
 Hours16
Spring
CHEM 342
342L
Organic Chemistry II
and Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
5
PHYS 212
212L
Engineering Physics II
and Engineering Physics II Laboratory
5
COMM 100 Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3
SGE050 - Social Behavioral Sciences Discipline Area 3
 Hours16
Third Year
Fall
CHEM 350
350L
Chemical Analysis
and Chemical Analysis Laboratory
5
CHEM 632
632L
Physical Chemistry: Chemical Thermodynamics
and Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
5
SGE050 - Social Behavioral Sciences Discipline Area 3
Open Electives 3
 Hours16
Spring
CHEM 634
634L
Physical Chem: Quantum Mechanics & Chem Kinetics
and Advanced Physical and Inorganic Laboratory
5
CHEM 666 Inorganic Chemistry 3
Directed Electives 3
SGE060 - Arts Humanities Discipline Area 3
 Hours14
Fourth Year
Fall
CHEM 662
662L
Biochemistry I
and Biochemistry Laboratory I
5
CHEM 656
656L
Instrumental Analysis
and Advanced Instrumental and Physical Laboratory
5
SGE060 - Arts Humanities Discipline Area 3
CHEM 672 Readings in Chemistry 2
 Hours15
Spring
CHEM 675 Seminar in Chemistry 1
PHIL 100 Critical Thinking 3
Open Electives 3
Directed Electives 3
Directed Electives 2
 Hours12
 Total Hours120

Academic Degree Maps are term-by-term sample course plans that specify milestones, courses, and special requirements that are necessary for facilitating on-time completion. Degree Maps are examples and are not prescriptive. Individualized choices such as concentration options, transfer credits, optional minors, advisory programs (certificates), etc. can alter the recommended coursework. Course offerings are subject to change. Students should consult with their academic advisors for additional guidance on course planning.

To determine courses to take in the directed choices (often listed as Program Elective Course) and directed elective course blocks see the overview tab for courses. To locate approved courses in General Education areas (Undergraduate Programs) see the general education section of the catalog.

The undergraduate course maps typically advise the most efficient route for students to complete the general education requirements. Courses that are required in the major may be listed as fulfilling relevant general education requirements. This will result in more open elective course hours in some maps than is listed on the degree overview page.