Chemistry B.S.
Program Features
51 Credits
Required Major Courses
| CHEM 121 | GN: General Chemistry I | 3 credits |
| CHEM 123 | GN: General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 credit |
| CHEM 124 | GE: General Chemistry II | 3 credits |
| CHEM 126 | GE: General Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 credit |
| CHEM 233 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 credits |
| CHEM 234 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 credits |
| CHEM 235 | Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 credit |
| CHEM 236 | Organic Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 credit |
| CHEM 315 | Biochemistry | 3 credits |
| CHEM 317 | Biochemistry Laboratory | 1 credit |
| CHEM 341 | Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry | 3 credits |
| CHEM 342 | Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory | |
| CHEM 353 | Physical Chemistry I | 4 credits |
| CHEM 375 | Analytical Chemistry | 3 credits |
| CHEM 376 | Analytical Chemistry Laboratory | 1 credit |
| CHEM 495 | Chemistry Seminar | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 34 |
In-Depth Experiences
A minimum of six (6) credits from:
| CHEM 354 | Physical Chemistry II | 4 credits |
| CHEM 372 | Analytical Chemistry II: Instrumental | 4 credits |
| CHEM 373 | Environmental Quality: The Chemical Approach | 4 credits |
| CHEM 402 | Contemporary Topics in Sciences | 3 credits |
| CHEM 412 | Contemporary Topics in Biochemistry | 3 credits |
| CHEM 419 | Biochemistry II | 3 credits |
| CHEM 433 | Organic Chemistry III | 3 credits |
| CHEM 436 | Medicinal Chemistry | 3 credits |
| CHEM 442 | Inorganic Chemistry II | 3 credits |
| CHEM 452 | Introduction to Computational Chemistry and Molecular Modeling | 3 credits |
| CHEM 460 | Advanced Chemistry Laboratory | 2 credits |
| CHEM 486 | Field Experience and Internship | |
| CHEM 493 | Research In Chemistry | 3 credits |
Minimum of four (4) courses and three (3) laboratories.
CHEM 486 or CHEM 493 requires departmental approval if being used to satisfy ACS certification requirements.
Cognate | Directed GN Courses:
Additional requirements:
- This degree program is approved by the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society (ACS).
- Individuals that graduate with a 2.5 major GPA in CHEM courses and complete all ACS requirements are eligible for certification by this the society.
- Students seeking ACS certification must complete 400 lab hours beyond CHEM 121 (General Chemistry I) and CHEM 124 (General Chemistry II). This includes a minimum of three (3) In Depth courses beyond CHEM 234 (Organic Chemistry I) and CHEM 234 (Organic Chemistry II).
- All CHEM 300:499 required courses required must be completed at in residence at ESU.
4 Year | 8 Semester - Plan of Study
(Subject to change by the university without notice)
Freshman Year
Fall | Semester 1
| CHEM 121 | GN: General Chemistry I | 3 credits |
| CHEM 123 | GN: General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 credit |
| MATH 140 | GN: Calculus I | 4 credits |
| ENGL 103 | English Composition | 3 credits |
| FYE 100 | University Studies | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Spring | Semester 2
| CHEM 124 | GE: General Chemistry II | 3 credits |
| CHEM 126 | GE: General Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 credit |
| MATH 141 | GN: Calculus II | 4 credits |
| PHYS 161 | GN: Physics I | 4 credits |
| GN: | General Education Elective | 1 credit |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Sophomore Year
Fall | Semester 3
| CHEM 233 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 credits |
| CHEM 235 | Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 credit |
| PHYS 162 | Physics II | 4 credits |
| HPLW 105 | Health Promotion and Lifetime Wellness | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective | 2 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Spring | Semester 4
| CHEM 234 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 credits |
| CHEM 236 | Organic Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 credit |
| GN: | General Education Elective | 1 credit |
| | General Education Elective | 2 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| CHEM ___ | Chemistry Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Junior Year
Junior and senior level course sequences may be modified based on availability.
Fall | Semester 5
| CHEM 315 | Biochemistry | 3 credits |
| CHEM 317 | Biochemistry Laboratory | 1 credit |
| CHEM 353 | Physical Chemistry I | 4 credits |
| CHEM 371 | Analytical Chemistry I: Quantitative | 4 credits |
| GN: | General Education Elective | 1 credit |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring | Semester 6
| CHEM 300:499 | In-Depth Chemistry Elective Course | |
| CHEM 300:499 | In-Depth Chemistry Elective Course | |
| XXXX ___ | Elective | 1 credit |
| GN: | General Education Elective | 1 credit |
| | General Education Elective | 2 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Senior Year
Junior and senior level course sequences may be modified based on availability.
Fall | Semester 7
| CHEM 341 | Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry | 3 credits |
| CHEM 342 | Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory | |
| CHEM 300:499 | In-Depth Chemistry Elective Course | |
| XXXX ___ | Elective | 1 credit |
| XXXX ___ | Elective | 1 credit |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Spring | Semester 8
Total Credit Hours: 120
For more information, contact the department at 570-422-3342 or visit www.esu.edu/chem.