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Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
This degree prepares students for graduate studies or professional career in chemistry or allied areas. Our Program is certified by the American Chemical Society. The B.S. in Chemistry includes required courses in chemistry, mathematics and physics.
Current Catalog requirements for a B.S. degree in Chemistry
Prior Catalog Requirements
B.S. Degree Requirements
Students preparing for graduate study or a professional career in chemistry should pursue the ACS-approved Bachelor of Science program.
| Course | Credits |
| CHEM 001 - General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 002 - General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 003 - General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 004 - General Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 008- Chemistry Connections I | 1 |
| CHEM 009- Chemistry Connections II | 1 |
| CHEM 010 – Chemistry Connections III | 1 |
| CHEM 011 – Chemistry Connections IV | 1 |
| CHEM 061 - Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 081 - Analytical Methods | 4 |
| CHEM 097 - Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 098 - Organic Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 108 - Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 110 - Organic Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 130 - Biochemistry I: Fundamentals | 3 |
| CHEM 131 - Biochemistry I: Fundamentals Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 148 - Undergraduate Research | 1-3 |
| CHEM 165 - Thermodynamics and Kinetics | 4 |
| Chemistry electives - Select at least 12 credits from the following: | |
| CHEM 132 - Biochemistry II: Metabolism | 3 |
| CHEM 133 - Biochemistry II: Metabolism Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 155 - Organic Reactions & Applications | 4 |
| CHEM 166 - Quantum-Mechanical Explorations | 4 |
| CHEM 170 - Explorations in Computational Chem | 3-4 |
| CHEM 180 - Explorations in Inorganic Chem | 4 |
| CHEM 182 - Instrumental Methods of Analysis | 4 |
| CHEM 190 - Integrated Chemistry Topics | 1-4 |
| Other advanced courses with a strong chemical component as approved by the chemistry department | |
| CHEM 195 - Junior Seminar | 1 |
| CHEM 196 - Junior Seminar II | 1 |
| CHEM 197 - Senior Seminar I | 1 |
| CHEM 198 - Senior Seminar | 1 |
| MATH 050 - Calculus I | 3 |
| MATH 070 - Calculus II | 3 |
| PHY 011 - General Physics I (with lab) | 4 |
| PHY 012 - General Physics II (with lab) | 4 |
| Total | 66 |
Supplementary Courses: B.S. chemistry majors must take MATH 050 - Calculus I, MATH 070 - Calculus II, and one year of physics. MATH 100 - Calculus III is recommended for students taking CHEM 166.
CHEM 196/197 no longer offered at Drake, but still required for the major. Consultation with advisor required to complete major.
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