Chemistry and Biochemistry Degree Information

Upon completing the requirements for the B.S. degree with a major in chemistry, you are eligible for professional status in the American Chemical Society. Completion of a B.A. degree in chemistry does not qualify you for certification.

Chemistry Teacher Education Information

Due to changes in standards for teacher licensure in the State of Ohio, the current program in chemistry is subject to change. If you are interested in becoming licensed to teach chemistry at the secondary level, contact the Office of Student Services in the College of Education.

Chemistry Materials Fee

All chemistry laboratory courses have a consumable materials fee.  In addition, students must purchase a $20 breakage card from the Office of the Bursar, the unused portion of which will be refunded.

College-level Requirements

Please see the appropriate college listing for college-level academic requirements.

Requirements for the B.S. Degree

The B.S. degree program is chosen by students planning to enter a graduate program in chemistry or work in the chemical industry.

Requirements for the B.S. degree include a minimum of 76 hours of chemistry from the following:

• CHEM 151 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I Credit Hours: 5
• CHEM 152 - Fundamentals of Chemistry II Credit Hours: 5
• CHEM 153 - Fundamentals of Chemistry III Credit Hours: 5
• CHEM 241 - Quantitative Analysis Credit Hours: 4
• CHEM 242 - Quantitative Analysis Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
• CHEM 305 - Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
• CHEM 306 - Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
• CHEM 307 - Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
• CHEM 308 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory Credit Hours: 3
• CHEM 309 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory Credit Hours: 3
• CHEM 376 - Fundamentals of Inorganic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
• CHEM 400A - Advanced Organic Laboratory Credit Hours: 2
• CHEM 400B - Advanced Inorganic Laboratory Credit Hours: 2
• CHEM 453 - Physical Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
• CHEM 454 - Physical Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
• CHEM 455 - Physical Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
• CHEM 456 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory Credit Hours: 3
• CHEM 457 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory Credit Hours: 3
• CHEM 460 - Spectroscopic Methods in Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
• CHEM 476 - Modern Inorganic Chemistry Credit Hours: 4

• - Complete CHEM 489 or 490-491-492

• CHEM 489 - Basic Biochemistry Credit Hours: 4

• OR

• CHEM 490 - General Biochemistry I Credit Hours: 4
• CHEM 491 - General Biochemistry II Credit Hours: 3
• CHEM 492 - General Biochemistry III Credit Hours: 3

Requirements for the B.A. Degree

Requirements for the B.A. degree include a minimum of 53 hours of chemistry from the following:

• CHEM 151 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I Credit Hours: 5
• CHEM 152 - Fundamentals of Chemistry II Credit Hours: 5
• CHEM 153 - Fundamentals of Chemistry III Credit Hours: 5
• CHEM 241 - Quantitative Analysis Credit Hours: 4
• CHEM 242 - Quantitative Analysis Laboratory Credit Hours: 1

• - Complete CHEM 301-302 or 305-306-307

• CHEM 301 - Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
• CHEM 302 - Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3

• or

• CHEM 305 - Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
• CHEM 306 - Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
• CHEM 307 - Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3