Chemistry B.S.

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Curriculum

Recommended Schedule

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

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 (71 credits)

Biology Core Courses (7 credits)

BIOL 190A	Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology Lecture	3.00
BIOL 190L	Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology Lab	1.00
BIOL 209	Cell Processes	3.00

Chemistry Core Courses (32 credits)

CHEM 121A	General Chemistry I	3.00
CHEM 121L	General Chemistry Laboratory I	1.00
CHEM 122A	General Chemistry II	3.00
CHEM 122L	General Chemistry Laboratory II	1.00
CHEM 241	Organic Chemistry I	3.00
CHEM 241L	Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences Laboratory I	1.00
CHEM 242	Organic Chemistry II	3.00
CHEM 242L	Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences Laboratory II	1.00
CHEM 330	Analytical Chemistry	4.00
CHEM 421	Physical Chemistry I	3.00
CHEM 423	Physical Chemistry Laboratory	2.00
CHEM 431	Advanced Inorganic Chemistry	3.00
CHEM 432	Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory	1.00
CHEM 474	Biochemistry I	3.00

Required Related Courses (16 credits)

MATH 181	Calculus I	4.00
MATH 182	Calculus II	4.00
PHYS 151A	General Physics I - Lecture	3.00
PHYS 151L	General Physics I Laboratory	1.00
PHYS 152A	General Physics II - Lecture	3.00
PHYS 152L	General Physics II Laboratory	1.00

Upper Division Chemistry Electives (16 credits)

Note: One course must include a lab component. Students cannot select both BIOL 405L and CHEM 472 for this requirement.

No more than 6 credit hours can come from: CHEM 484, CHEM 491, CHEM 495, CHEM 496, CHEM 497, CHEM 498, or CHEM 499.

BIOL 405L	Molecular and Cell Biology Techniques	2.00
BIOL 398L/CHEM 398L/ENV 398L	Advanced Research Methods and Laboratory Skills	2.00
CHEM 306/BIOL 306	Introductions to Scientific Ethics	1.00
CHEM 377	Natural Product Chemistry	3.00
CHEM 380	Medicinal Chemistry	3.00
CHEM 392	Special Topics in Chemistry	1.00 - 3.00
CHEM 422	Physical Chemistry II	3.00
CHEM 435	Chemical Synthesis	3.00
CHEM 442	Advanced Organic Chemistry	3.00
CHEM 445	Organic Spectroscopy and Structure Determination	4.00
CHEM 447	Advanced Synthesis Laboratory	2.00
CHEM 455	Instrumental Analysis	3.00
CHEM 455L	Instrumental Analysis Laboratory	2.00
CHEM 456/BCH 456	Medical Biochemistry	3.00
CHEM 472	Biochemistry Laboratory	2.00
CHEM 475	Biochemistry II	3.00
CHEM 484/BIOL 494/ENV 494	Chemistry colloquium	1.00
CHEM 491	Senior Seminar in Chemistry	1.00
CHEM 492	Advanced Topics in Chemistry	2.00-6.00
CHEM 495	Senior Thesis in Chemistry I	3.00
CHEM 496/BIOL 497	Senior Thesis in Chemistry II	3.00
CHEM 497	Independent Study	1.00-3.00
CHEM 498	Undergraduate Research	1.00-3.00
CHEM 499	Internship	1.00-6.00

General Electives

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

Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Core Curriculum	21-32
Major Requirements	71
Electives	17-28
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.