Chemistry, Bachelor of Science

Students receiving the BS Degree in Chemistry (Broadfield Major) can continue their academic studies into masters or doctoral programs in Chemistry or can use the degree to find employment as a chemist. This degree can also be combined with teacher certification work to enter a career as a secondary school teacher of chemistry. The Chemistry (Broadfield Major) degree is certified by the American Chemical Society.

Note: For a PDF version of the degree requirements for this program go to the Undergraduate Programs page on the UTRGV website. 

 

Core Curriculum - 42 Hours

Students must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements. The courses listed below satisfy both degree requirements and Core Curriculum requirements.

Mathematics – 3 hours

MATH 2413Calculus I

4

Life and Physical Sciences – 6 hours

CHEM 1311General Chemistry I

3

CHEM 1312General Chemistry II

3

Integrative and Experiential Learning – 2 hours

CHEM 1111General Chemistry I Lab

1

CHEM 1112General Chemistry II Lab

1

Major Requirements – 37 Hours (25 advanced)

Required Lower Level Courses:

CHEM 2301Analytical Chemistry

3

CHEM 2101Analytical Chemistry Lab

1

CHEM 2323Organic Chemistry I

3

CHEM 2123Organic Chemistry I Lab

1

CHEM 2325Organic Chemistry II

3

CHEM 2125Organic Chemistry II Lab

1

Required Upper Level Courses:

CHEM 3301Inorganic Chemistry

3

CHEM 3101Inorganic Chemistry Lab

1

CHEM 3303Biochemistry I

3

CHEM 3103Biochemistry I Lab

1

CHEM 3304Physical Chemistry I

3

CHEM 3104Physical Chemistry I Lab

1

CHEM 3305Physical Chemistry II

3

CHEM 3105Physical Chemistry II Lab

1

CHEM 4201Chemistry Problems I

2

CHEM 4304Instrumental Analysis

3

CHEM 4104Instrumental Analysis Lab

1

CHEM 4305Chemistry Capstone

3

Support Courses – 16 Hours (3 advanced)

Required

MATH 2413Calculus I

4

MATH 2414Calculus II

4

MATH 3341Differential Equations

3

PHYS 1401General Physics I

4

PHYS 1402General Physics II

4

Technical Electives – 20 Hours (20 advanced)

Complete 6 advanced hours in CHEM, and complete 14 advanced hours in one of the following areas: CHEM, BIOL, PHYS, MATH, or ENGR.

Free Electives – 5 Hours

Total Credit Hours: 48

Total Credit Hours: 120