Chemistry B.S. *

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OSRHE Program Code: 014
CIP Code: 400501

Major Code: 7150
Option Codes:

7151 - Professional
7152 - Environmental
7153 - Biochemistry

Chemistry is all around us - in what we eat, what we breathe, how we live and what we are. Chemists study not only what things are, but also what they do and how they do it. Nearly all sciences and advances in fields such as molecular biology, environmental science, materials science and medicinal chemistry are built upon an understanding of chemistry. Obtaining an undergraduate degree in chemistry prepares you for many different careers, including employment as a research chemist or a lab technician in industrial quality control, environmental assessment, forensics, patent law or education. Furthermore, the chemistry program prepares you for pursuing advanced degrees or in entering health-related professional schools (medical, pharmacy, dental, optometry, chiropractic, etc.).

Specialty Accreditation

NSU’s chemistry programs are approved by the American Chemical Society, 1155 Sixteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036, 1-800-333-9511 (US and Canada), 614-447-3776 (outside North America), www.acs.org .

Credential Requirements

Students may receive an ACS certified Chemistry major with the Biochemistry option if they complete the following courses: CHEM 3413 Inorganic Chemistry, CHEM 4524 Physical Chemistry I, MATH 2624 Calculus II, PHYS 1215 General Physics II or PHYS 2215 Engineering Physics II (see below).

Student Learning Outcomes

Apply principles of analytical, inorganic, organic, biochemistry, and physical chemistry.
Employ lab skills.
Communicate the results of experimental investigation in technical reports, laboratory notebooks, and presentations.
Conduct independent laboratory research.
Dissect chemical literature.
Implement problem solving skills.

General Education Requirements

A minimum of 46 hours of academic work in general education is required during the freshman and sophomore years. For students transferring with the Associate of Arts degree or Associate of Science degree from a public institution in Oklahoma, all general education requirements will be satisfied with respect to degree requirements. However, some majors may require other specific general education courses as program prerequisites or program requirements. Students should consult advisors and the program’s plan of study for further information. Students are required to complete general education requirements by the time they have completed 90 semester hours of college work. See General Education Requirements for more information.

Chemistry General Education Requirements

The following are course prerequisites that may be completed as part of the General Education requirements.

Chemistry Core - 36 hours

Select one of the following options:

Biochemistry - 27 to 28 hours (7153)

BIOL 3124 - Cell Biology
CHEM 4214 - Biochemistry
CHEM 4221 - Biochemistry Laboratory
CHEM 4313 - Biophysical Chemistry
or CHEM 4524 - Physical Chemistry I (Required for ACS certified degree)
CHEM 4723 - Advanced Biochemistry

Electives

Select 12 hours from the following courses:

Note:

Students may receive an ACS certified Chemistry major with the Biochemistry option if they complete the following courses:

Environmental - 28 hours (7152)

Professional - 28 hours (7151)

Electives

Select 3 hours from the following courses:

Major Total - 63 to 64 hours (Biochemistry)

Major Total - 64 hours (Environmental or Professional)

Accelerated B.S. Chemistry to M.S. Natural Science Degree

Note: Please refer to Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree Program for complete information concerning the Accelerated Degree Program (ADP). Refer to the current Graduate Catalog for master’s degree requirements.

IMPORTANT:

Students admitted to the Accelerated B.S. Chemistry: Biochemistry or Chemistry: Professional to M.S. Natural Science degree program will complete up to 6-9 hours of graduate level credit to apply toward both the undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Students may not receive credit toward both the undergraduate and the paired graduate-level course. A student completing an undergraduate course and the paired graduate-level course will only receive credit for one course toward the bachelor’s degree.
A minimum grade of C is required for all 5000 level graduate courses.
Students who do not follow the approved degree plan may become ineligible to continue in the accelerated degree program.
Prior to completing the undergraduate degree, if the undergraduate GPA, graduate GPA and/or overall GPA fall below a 3.00, the student becomes ineligible to continue in the ADP.
Students may withdraw from an approved accelerated degree pathway. Graduate credit hours completed prior to the student withdrawing or becoming ineligible to continue in the ADP apply toward the undergraduate degree only.

**ADP Paired Courses (Biochemistry Option)**
CHEM 4412 - Research in Chemistry I	SCI 5530 (2 hrs) - Research in the Natural Sciences
CHEM 4723 - Advanced Biochemistry	CHEM 5213 - Advanced Biochemistry
CHEM 4911 - Chemistry Seminar I	SCI 5511 - Research Seminar
Approved Undergraduate-Level CHEM Electives (3 hrs)	Approved Graduate-Level CHEM Electives (3 hrs)

**ADP Paired Courses (Professional Option)**
CHEM 4412 - Research in Chemistry I SCI 5530 (2 hrs)	SCI 5530 (2 hrs) - Research in the Natural Sciences
CHEM 4911 - Chemistry Seminar I	SCI 5511 - Research Seminar
Approved Undergraduate-Level CHEM Electives (3 hrs)	Approved Graduate-Level CHEM Electives (3 hrs)
Free Electives (3 hrs - Optional)	Approved Graduate-Level CHEM Electives (3 hrs - Optional)

Accelerated Degree Core for B.S. Chemistry - 36 hours

Note: See Chemistry General Education Requirements listed above.

Select one of the following Accelerated Degree Options:

B.S. Chemistry: Biochemistry ADP - 27 to 28 hours (7153)

B.S. Chemistry: Professional ADP - 28 hours (7151)

Electives

Select 3 hours from the following courses:

NOTE: You may complete 3 additional hours from this list of approved electives toward the Natural Science, M.S.

Accelerated Degree Major Totals: Biochemistry - 63 to 64 / Professional - 64 hours

Additional Degree Information - Gregg Wadley College of Science and Health Professions

In addition to general education and program requirements stated above, additional hours may be needed to satisfy all minimum degree requirements listed below.

English Proficiency: Components I and II of English proficiency should be met with grades of “C” or better prior to the completion of 60 credit hours.
A minimum of 124 hours is required. PE activity is limited to four hours. Prior learning credit (CLEP, Advanced Standing, Military Credit, etc) is limited to 30 hours.
A minimum of 30 hours in residence (from NSU) is required for graduation. PE activity is limited to four hours. Hours in residence exclude zero-level courses and prior learning credit such as CLEP, Advanced Placement, Advanced Standing, Military Credit, etc.
A minimum of 40 hours of 3000/4000 level courses is required for graduation.
A minimum of 60 hours from a 4-year school is required for graduation excluding zero level and PE activity courses.
At least fifty percent of the major requirements must be upper division courses (3000 and 4000 level).
At least 18 hours or fifty percent of the major, whichever is greater, must be satisfactorily completed at NSU.
The minimum number of credit hours required in the Liberal Arts and Sciences varies based on the type of degree. B.S. and B.S.Ed. degrees require at least 55 hours and B.S.M.L.S. and B.S.N. degrees require at least 40 hours. Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) courses are identified in catalog course descriptions.

For additional information, see Bachelor’s Degree Requirements .