Chemistry: Materials Option, B.S.

The Department of Chemistry offers the Bachelor of Science degree for students who intend to become professional chemists or do graduate work in chemistry or a closely related discipline. There are three options in the B.S. program: a traditional track covering all the major areas of chemistry, an option that emphasizes biochemistry and an option that emphasises materials chemistry. All three B.S. degrees are certified by the American Chemical Society. A Bachelor of Arts degree program is offered as well for students who want greater flexibility in the selection of courses to perhaps pursue more diverse degree options, including dual and double majors. The Department also offers the Master of Science and the Doctor of Philosophy degree.

128 hours

Any student earning a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree must complete a minimum of 60 hours in natural, physical, mathematical, and computer science. See the complete description of , including a specific listing of courses applicable to the 60-hour requirement.

UK Core Requirements

. The courses listed below are (a) recommended by the college, or (b) required courses that also fulfill UK Core areas. Students should work closely with their advisor to complete the UK Core requirements.

I. Intellectual Inquiry in Arts and Creativity

Credit(s): 3

II. Intellectual Inquiry in the Humanities

Credit(s): 3

III. Intellectual Inquiry in the Social Sciences

Credit(s): 3

IV. Intellectual Inquiry in the Natural, Physical, and Mathematical Sciences

Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR)

College Requirements

^Any language may be used to satisfy the College Foreign Language requirements - German is recommended.

Premajor Requirements

Major Requirements

Other Course Work Required for the Major

Electives

Choose electives to lead to the minimum total of 128 hours required for graduation.