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Chemistry B.S.

Curriculum

Recommended Schedule

A recommended course sequence to complete the major in four years.

Degree Sheet

A degree sheet for the Chemistry B.S. is provided with the curriculum below for students’ convenience.

This sample degree checklist is intended to be used as a planning tool for students enrolled in the program for this academic year. It is recommended that students review the Academic Requirements report in their Student Center and meet regularly with an Academic Advisor to verify degree progression.

College Core Curriculum

English (3-8 credits)

Refer to the English section of the Core Curriculum

Study and Technology Skills (0-3 credits)

Refer to the Study and Technology Skills section of the Core Curriculum

Mathematics (3-5 credits)

Refer to the Mathematics section of the Core Curriculum. Classes in the major may be used to fulfill this Core requirement. Consult an Academic Advisor.

Natural Sciences (7-8 credits)

Refer to the Natural Sciences section of the Core Curriculum. Classes in the major may be used to fulfill this Core requirement. Consult an Academic Advisor.

Social Sciences (3 credits)

Refer to the Social Sciences section of the Core Curriculum.

Fine Arts (3 credits)

Refer the Fine Arts section of the Core Curriculum

Humanities (6 credits)

Refer to the Humanities section of the Core Curriculum

Constitution (3-6 credits)

Refer to the Constitution section of the Core Curriculum

Cultural Diversity (3 credits)

Refer to the Cultural Diversity section of the Core Curriculum

Major Requirements (81 credits)

Biology Core Courses (9 credits)

BIOL 190AIntroduction to Cell and Molecular Biology Lecture

3.00
BIOL 209Cell Processes

3.00
BIOL 300APrinciples of Genetics

3.00

Chemistry Core Courses (31 credits)

CHEM 121AGeneral Chemistry I

3.00
CHEM 121LGeneral Chemistry Laboratory I

1.00
CHEM 122AGeneral Chemistry II

3.00
CHEM 122LGeneral Chemistry Laboratory II

1.00
CHEM 241Organic Chemistry I

3.00
CHEM 241LOrganic Chemistry for Life Sciences Laboratory I

1.00
CHEM 242Organic Chemistry II

3.00
CHEM 242LOrganic Chemistry for Life Sciences Laboratory II

1.00
CHEM 330Analytical Chemistry

4.00
CHEM 421Physical Chemistry I

3.00
CHEM 423Physical Chemistry Laboratory

2.00
CHEM 431Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

3.00
CHEM 474Biochemistry I

3.00

Required Related Courses (19 credits)

MATH 181Calculus I

4.00
MATH 182Calculus II

4.00
PHYS 180Physics for Scientists and Engineers I

3.00
PHYS 180LPhysics for Scientists and Engineers Lab I

1.00
PHYS 181Physics for Scientists and Engineers II

3.00
PHYS 181LPhysics for Scientists and Engineers II - Lab

1.00
STAT 391Applied Statistics for Biological Sciences

3.00

Upper Division Chemistry Electives (22 credits)

Note: One course must include a lab component.
Additional foundational chemistry
Select two of the following courses (6 credits):
CHEM 422Physical Chemistry II

3.00
CHEM 455Instrumental Analysis

3.00
CHEM 475Biochemistry II

3.00
Specialized topics in chemistry
Select three or four of the following courses (12 credits):
CHEM 377Natural Product Chemistry

3.00
CHEM 380Medicinal Chemistry

3.00
CHEM 392Special Topics in Chemistry

1.00 - 3.00
CHEM 432Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory

1.00
CHEM 435Chemical Synthesis

3.00
CHEM 442Advanced Organic Chemistry

3.00
CHEM 445Organic Spectroscopy and Structure Determination

4.00
CHEM 447Advanced Synthesis Laboratory

2.00
CHEM 455LInstrumental Analysis Laboratory

2.00
CHEM 456/BCH 456Medical Biochemistry

3.00
One of the following courses can be selected to fulfill this requirement.
BIOL 405LMolecular and Cell Biology Techniques

1.00
or
CHEM 472Biochemistry Laboratory

2.00
Experiential chemistry
Select from the following (4 credits):
CHEM 306/BIOL 306Introductions to Scientific Ethics

1.00
CHEM 491Senior Seminar in Chemistry

1.00
CHEM 492Advanced Topics in Chemistry

2.00-6.00
CHEM 495Senior Thesis in Chemistry I

3.00
CHEM 496/BIOL 497Senior Thesis in Chemistry II

3.00
CHEM 497Independent Study

1.00-3.00
CHEM 498Undergraduate Research

1.00-3.00
CHEM 499Internship

1.00-6.00

General Electives

General elective courses are taken to complete the 120 credits needed for graduation.

NOTE: BIOL 190L and BIOL 300L may be used to fulfill remaining general elective credits.

Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Core Curriculum

21-35

Major Requirements

81

Electives

4-18

Total Credits

120

NOTE: At least 30 credits of Upper Division course work must be completed at Nevada State University to fulfill the Residency Graduation Requirement.