Columbia College - Day Campus

Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry Degree

Because the study of chemistry provides students with both the knowledge of the composition, properties and transformations of chemicals and the ability to analyze, synthesize and quantitate, chemistry is a science central to all other scientific fields. The primary mission of the Chemistry major at Columbia College is to prepare students for employment in the chemical industry or in chemical education by providing them with a clear understanding of the underlying principles of chemistry and the ability to use analytical skills to produce this insight. Because the principles and theories of chemistry are emphasized in the program, students are also furnished with a strong foundation for graduate and professional study in chemistry or health-related professions. Students who have completed the B.A. program in Chemistry from Columbia College should possess:

1. An understanding of the composition, properties and transformations of inorganic and organic chemical substances.
2. An understanding of chemical principles, models and theories used to rationalize and predict chemical phenomena.
3. Proficiency in laboratory skills including chemical synthesis, instrumental analysis and quantitative measurement.
4. The ability to properly observe experiments, record results, and critically interpret those results through the use of mathematical and statistical analysis.
5. Competence in scientific writing and oral presentations; familiarity with the use of chemical literature.
6. An understanding of the importance of ethics and values in their professional lives.
7. The proper background for employment in chemistry-related technical, industrial or educational fields.
8. The foundation to continue graduate study in chemistry-related fields or professional health-related programs.

Department:

Science Department

Degree Requirements:

A.	General Education Requirements			38-41 sem. hrs
	Ethics Course Requirement			3 hrs
	PHIL 330		Ethics
B.	Foreign Language Requirement			6 sem. hrs
C.	Multicultural Requirement			3 sem. hrs
D.	Core Requirements			46 sem. hrs
	(All courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher. Courses in the major cannot be taken as Pass/Fail.)
	CHEM 110		Chemistry I	3 hrs
	CHEM 111L		Introductory Chemistry Laboratory Experience	2 hrs
	CHEM 112		Chemistry II	3 hrs
	CHEM 112L		Chemistry II Laboratory	2 hrs
	CHEM 306		Analytical Chemistry	5 hrs
	CHEM 310		Organic Chemistry I	3 hrs
	CHEM 310L		Organic Chemistry I Laboratory	2 hrs
	CHEM 312		Organic Chemistry II	3 hrs
	CHEM 312L		Organic Chemistry II Laboratory	2 hrs
	CHEM 401		(PHYS 401) Physical Chemistry	3 hrs
	CHEM 490		Senior Seminar in Chemistry	3 hrs
	MATH 201		Calculus and Analytic Geometry I	5 hrs
	PHYS 111		College Physics I	3 hrs
	PHYS 111L		Physics I Laboratory	2 hrs
	PHYS 112		College Physics II	3 hrs
	PHYS 112L		Physics II Laboratory	2 hrs
E.	Chemistry Electives			5 sem. hrs
	CHEM 230		(ENVS 230) Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry	3 hrs
	CHEM 307		Analytical Chemistry II	3 hrs
	CHEM 322		Inorganic Chemistry	3 hrs
	CHEM 420		(BIOL 420) Biochemistry	3 hrs
	CHEM 420L		(BIOL 420L) Biochemistry Laboratory	2 hrs
	CHEM 433		Topics	3 hrs
	CHEM		Directed Study 255, 256, 257, 355, 356, 357, 455,456, 457	1-5 hrs
F.	Electives			19-22 sem. hrs
				120 sem. hrs
G.	MATH 222 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II is recommended for students planning to pursue graduate study in chemistry.

Locations

The Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry degree is available at the following locations:

Main Campus, Day Program