Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (ACS Certified Program)
Required 120 credits (36 of which must be numbered 300 or above and 30 of which must be from UND) including:
I. Essential Studies Requirements (see University ES guidelines and course listings.)
The following courses must be taken as part of the Essential Studies requirement:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 130 | Composition II: Writing for Public Audiences | 3 |
| COMM 110 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
II. The Following Curriculum:
Students may choose one the the ACS tracks listed below. The student must complete the requirements for:
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Introductory Courses: Orientation to Chemistry (CHEM 101) and either Fundamentals of Chemistry Concepts and Lab (CHEM 221 and CHEM 221L) OR the combination of General Chemistry I and II with Labs (CHEM 121, CHEM 121L, CHEM 122, and CHEM 122L)
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Foundational Courses: 5 one-semester courses at least three credits each. One class in each area of Chemistry: Analytical, Biochemistry, Inorganic, Organic, Physical
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In-Depth Courses: Four courses that add up to at least 12 credits. For a course to be considered in-depth, it must have a Foundational Course pre-requisite.
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Research and Capstone: Students must complete Senior Research (CHEM 494) and a capstone, typically Chemistry Capstone (CHEM 495). A capstone from another department may be considered.
ACS Tracks
Each of the ACS track options listed below requires the following Introductory Courses:
Introductory Courses:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 101 | Orientation to Chemistry 1 | 1 |
| CHEM 221 & 221L | Fundamentals of Chemistry - Concepts and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory 2,3 | 4 |
| or CHEM 121 & 121L & CHEM 122 & CHEM 122L | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory and General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory | |
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CHEM 101 may be waived for transfer students or students who add or change their major to Chemistry beyond their first year.
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The combination of Chem 121, Chem 121L, Chem 122 and Chem 122L OR Chem 221 and Chem 221L are pre-requisites for Chem 254 and Chem 254L.
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Chem 121 is 3 credits, Chem 121L is 1 credit. Chem 122 is 3 credits, Chem 122L is 1 credit.
Biochemistry Track
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundational Courses | ||
| CHEM 254 & 254L | Inorganic Chemistry I and Inorganic Chemistry I Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 333 & 333L | Analytical Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 341 & 341L & CHEM 361 | Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry I Laboratory and Problem Solving in Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 466 | Fundamentals of Physical and Biophysical Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 466L | Fundamentals of Physical and Biophysical Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| BIMD 301 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| In-Depth Courses | ||
| CHEM 342 & 342L & CHEM 362 | Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry II Laboratory and Problem Solving in Organic Chemistry II | 5 |
| CHEM 441 | Instrumental Analysis I - Spectroscopy | 2 |
| CHEM 442 | Instrumental Analysis II - Electrochemistry | 2 |
| or CHEM 443 | Instrumental Analysis III - Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry | |
| BIOL 341 & 341L | Cell Biology and Cell Biol Lab | 4 |
| BIMD 401 | Advanced Biochemistry | 3 |
| Required Research and Capstone | ||
| CHEM 494 | Senior Research | 1-3 |
| CHEM 495 | Chemistry Capstone | 3 |
| Suggested Electives: | ||
| CHEM 370 | Drug Chemistry and Toxicology | 3 |
| CHEM 294 | Introduction to Undergraduate Research | 1-3 |
| CHEM 455 | Spectroscopy and Structure | 3 |
| CHEM 475 | Materials Chemistry | 3 |
| BIOL 315 | Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL 369 & 369L | Histology and Histology Lab | 4 |
| BIOL 364 & 364L | Parasitology and Parasitology Laboratory | 4 |
| N&D 441 | Nutritional Biochemistry | 4 |
| Math, Physics, and Biology Requirements | ||
| MATH 146 | Applied Calculus I | 3 |
| or MATH 165 | Calculus I | |
| SOC 326 | Sociological Statistics | 3 |
| or MATH 166 | Calculus II | |
| PHYS 211 | College Physics I | 4 |
| or PHYS 251 | University Physics I | |
| PHYS 212 | College Physics II | 4 |
| or PHYS 252 | University Physics II | |
| BIOL 150 & 150L | General Biology I and General Biology I Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL 151 & 151L | General Biology II and General Biology II Laboratory | 4 |
Biological Track
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundational Courses: | ||
| CHEM 254 & 254L | Inorganic Chemistry I and Inorganic Chemistry I Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 333 & 333L | Analytical Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 466 | Fundamentals of Physical and Biophysical Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 466L | Fundamentals of Physical and Biophysical Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| BIMD 301 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| Organic Chemistry Options (Choose 1 option below) | ||
| CHEM 340 & 340L | Survey of Organic Chemistry and Survey of Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 5 |
| OR | ||
| CHEM 341 & 341L & CHEM 361 | Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry I Laboratory and Problem Solving in Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
| AND | ||
| CHEM 342 & 342L & CHEM 362 | Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry II Laboratory and Problem Solving in Organic Chemistry II 2 | 5 |
| In-Depth Courses | ||
| BIOL 341 & 341L | Cell Biology and Cell Biol Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 366 | Polymers and the Environment | 3 |
| CHEM 370 | Drug Chemistry and Toxicology | 3 |
| CHEM 401 | Nanotechnology Nanomaterials | 3 |
| CHEM 455 | Spectroscopy and Structure | 3 |
| Required Research and Capstone | ||
| CHEM 494 | Senior Research | 2-3 |
| CHEM 495 | Chemistry Capstone | 3 |
| Choose at least 4 credits from the following courses: | ||
| CHEM 294 | Introduction to Undergraduate Research | 1-3 |
| CHEM 441 | Instrumental Analysis I - Spectroscopy | 2 |
| CHEM 442 | Instrumental Analysis II - Electrochemistry | 2 |
| CHEM 443 | Instrumental Analysis III - Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry | 2 |
| Math, Physics, and Biology Requirements: | ||
| MATH 146 | Applied Calculus I | 3 |
| or MATH 165 | Calculus I | |
| SOC 326 | Sociological Statistics | 3 |
| or MATH 166 | Calculus II | |
| PHYS 211 | College Physics I | 4 |
| or PHYS 251 | University Physics I | |
| PHYS 212 | College Physics II | 4 |
| or PHYS 252 | University Physics II | |
| BIOL 150 & 150L | General Biology I and General Biology I Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL 151 & 151L | General Biology II and General Biology II Laboratory | 4 |
| Suggested Electives: | ||
| BIOL 315 | Genetics | 3 |
| BIOL 369 & 369L | Histology and Histology Lab | 4 |
| BIOL 364 & 364L | Parasitology and Parasitology Laboratory | 4 |
Computational Track
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundational Courses | ||
| CHEM 254 & 254L | Inorganic Chemistry I and Inorganic Chemistry I Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 333 & 333L | Analytical Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 470 & 470R | Thermodynamics Kinetics and Thermodynamics Kinetics Recitation | 4 |
| BIMD 301 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| Organic Chemistry Options (Choose 1 option below) | ||
| CHEM 340 & 340L | Survey of Organic Chemistry and Survey of Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 5 |
| OR | ||
| CHEM 341 & 341L & CHEM 361 | Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry I Laboratory and Problem Solving in Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
| AND | ||
| CHEM 342 & 342L & CHEM 362 | Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry II Laboratory and Problem Solving in Organic Chemistry II | 5 |
| In-Depth Courses | ||
| CHEM 401 | Nanotechnology Nanomaterials | 3 |
| CHEM 441 | Instrumental Analysis I - Spectroscopy | 2 |
| CHEM 442 | Instrumental Analysis II - Electrochemistry | 2 |
| CHEM 454 & 454L | Inorganic Chemistry II and Inorganic Chemistry II Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 455 | Spectroscopy and Structure | 3 |
| CHEM 470L | Physical Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 471 & 471R | Quantum Mechanics Spectroscopy and Quantum Mechanics Spectroscopy Recitation | 4 |
| Required Research and Capstone | ||
| CHEM 494 | Senior Research | 2-3 |
| CHEM 495 | Chemistry Capstone | 3 |
| Math and Physics Requirements: | ||
| MATH 165 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 166 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS 251 | University Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 252 | University Physics II | 4 |
| Suggested Electives: | ||
| CSCI 242 | Algorithms and Data Structures | 3 |
| CSCI 270 | Programming for Data Science | 3 |
Environmental Track
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundational Courses | ||
| CHEM 254 & 254L | Inorganic Chemistry I and Inorganic Chemistry I Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 333 & 333L | Analytical Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 466 | Fundamentals of Physical and Biophysical Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 466L | Fundamentals of Physical and Biophysical Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| BIMD 301 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| Organic Chemistry Options (Choose 1 option below) | ||
| CHEM 340 & 340L | Survey of Organic Chemistry and Survey of Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 5 |
| OR | ||
| CHEM 341 & 341L & CHEM 361 | Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry I Laboratory and Problem Solving in Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
| AND | ||
| CHEM 342 & 342L & CHEM 362 | Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry II Laboratory and Problem Solving in Organic Chemistry II | 5 |
| In Depth Courses: Choice of 12 credits from the following courses. Must include 44x series, up to 2 credits of 44x can be replaced by (1-2) research credits completed in CHEM 294. | ||
| CHEM 366 | Polymers and the Environment | 3 |
| CHEM 370 | Drug Chemistry and Toxicology | 3 |
| CHEM 294 | Introduction to Undergraduate Research | 1-3 |
| CHEM 402 | Trends in Forensic and Environmental Analytical Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 441 | Instrumental Analysis I - Spectroscopy | 2 |
| CHEM 442 | Instrumental Analysis II - Electrochemistry | 2 |
| CHEM 443 | Instrumental Analysis III - Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry | 2 |
| Required Research and Capstone | ||
| CHEM 494 | Senior Research (lab research credits from other department can be considered) | 3 |
| CHEM 495 | Chemistry Capstone | 3 |
| Math and Physics Requirements: | ||
| MATH 146 | Applied Calculus I | 3 |
| or MATH 165 | Calculus I | |
| SOC 326 | Sociological Statistics | 3 |
| or MATH 166 | Calculus II | |
| PHYS 211 | College Physics I | 4 |
| or PHYS 251 | University Physics I | |
| PHYS 212 | College Physics II | 4 |
| or PHYS 252 | University Physics II | |
| Choose at least 9 credits from the following courses as electives | ||
| COMM 360 | Communicating Science | 3 |
| ENRV 100 | Environmental Studies Seminar | 1 |
| ENRV 122 | Foundations of Environmental Science | 3 |
| ESSP 200 | Sustainability Science | 3 |
| GEOG 274 | Introduction to Geospatial Technologies | 3 |
| GEOG 454 | Conservation and Sustainable Use of Natural Resources | 3 |
| GEOE 419 | Groundwater Monitoring and Remediation | 3 |
| GEOL 101 | Introduction to Geology | 3 |
| GEOL 103 | Introduction to Environmental Issues | 3 |
Physical Science Track
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundational Courses | ||
| CHEM 254 & 254L | Inorganic Chemistry I and Inorganic Chemistry I Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 333 & 333L | Analytical Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 341 & 341L & CHEM 361 | Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry I Laboratory and Problem Solving in Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 470 & 470R | Thermodynamics Kinetics and Thermodynamics Kinetics Recitation | 4 |
| BIMD 301 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| In-Depth Courses | ||
| CHEM 342 & 342L & CHEM 362 | Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry II Laboratory and Problem Solving in Organic Chemistry II | 5 |
| CHEM 454 & 454L | Inorganic Chemistry II and Inorganic Chemistry II Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 470L | Physical Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 471 & 471R | Quantum Mechanics Spectroscopy and Quantum Mechanics Spectroscopy Recitation | 4 |
| Required Research and Capstone | ||
| CHEM 494 | Senior Research | 1-3 |
| CHEM 495 | Chemistry Capstone | 3 |
| Choose two courses (four total credits) of the following in the 44x series: | ||
| CHEM 441 | Instrumental Analysis I - Spectroscopy | 2 |
| CHEM 442 | Instrumental Analysis II - Electrochemistry | 2 |
| CHEM 443 | Instrumental Analysis III - Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry | 2 |
| Suggested Electives | ||
| CHEM 401 | Nanotechnology Nanomaterials | 3 |
| CHEM 475 | Materials Chemistry | 3 |
| Math and Physics Requirements: | ||
| MATH 165 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 166 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS 251 | University Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 252 | University Physics II | 4 |
| Suggested Electives: | ||
| PHYS 253 | University Physics III | 4 |
| GEOL 316 | Earth Materials | 3 |
| GEOL 318 & 318L | Mineralogy and Mineralogy Lab | 3 |
Materials Science Track
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundational Courses | ||
| CHEM 254 & 254L | Inorganic Chemistry I and Inorganic Chemistry I Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 333 & 333L | Analytical Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 341 & 341L & CHEM 361 | Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry I Laboratory and Problem Solving in Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 466 | Fundamentals of Physical and Biophysical Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 466L | Fundamentals of Physical and Biophysical Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| BIMD 301 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| In-Depth Courses | ||
| CHEM 342 & 342L & CHEM 362 | Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry II Laboratory and Problem Solving in Organic Chemistry II | 5 |
| CHEM 366 | Polymers and the Environment | 3 |
| CHEM 370 | Drug Chemistry and Toxicology | 3 |
| CHEM 401 | Nanotechnology Nanomaterials | 3 |
| CHEM 454 & 454L | Inorganic Chemistry II and Inorganic Chemistry II Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 455 | Spectroscopy and Structure | 3 |
| CHEM 475 | Materials Chemistry | 3 |
| Required Research and Capstone | ||
| CHEM 494 | Senior Research | 2-3 |
| CHEM 495 | Chemistry Capstone | 3 |
| Suggested Electives: Choose at least one from below | ||
| CHEM 441 | Instrumental Analysis I - Spectroscopy | 2 |
| CHEM 442 | Instrumental Analysis II - Electrochemistry | 2 |
| CHEM 294 | Introduction to Undergraduate Research | 1-3 |
| Math and Physics Requirements: | ||
| MATH 146 | Applied Calculus I | 3 |
| or MATH 165 | Calculus I | |
| SOC 326 | Sociological Statistics | 3 |
| or MATH 166 | Calculus II | |
| PHYS 211 | College Physics I | 4 |
| or PHYS 251 | University Physics I | |
| PHYS 212 | College Physics II | 4 |
| or PHYS 252 | University Physics II | |
Research-Focused Track
This track is intended to prepare students for all foundational areas in chemistry and is highly recommended for those who consider graduate school in chemistry.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundational Courses | ||
| CHEM 254 & 254L | Inorganic Chemistry I and Inorganic Chemistry I Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 333 & 333L | Analytical Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 341 & 341L & CHEM 361 | Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry I Laboratory and Problem Solving in Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 470 & 470R | Thermodynamics Kinetics and Thermodynamics Kinetics Recitation | 4 |
| BIMD 301 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| In-Depth Courses | ||
| CHEM 342 & 342L & CHEM 362 | Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry II Laboratory and Problem Solving in Organic Chemistry II | 5 |
| CHEM 441 | Instrumental Analysis I - Spectroscopy | 2 |
| CHEM 442 | Instrumental Analysis II - Electrochemistry | 2 |
| CHEM 443 | Instrumental Analysis III - Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry | 2 |
| CHEM 454 & 454L | Inorganic Chemistry II and Inorganic Chemistry II Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 470L | Physical Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 471 & 471R | Quantum Mechanics Spectroscopy and Quantum Mechanics Spectroscopy Recitation | 4 |
| Required Research and Capstone | ||
| CHEM 494 | Senior Research | 1-3 |
| CHEM 495 | Chemistry Capstone | 3 |
| Suggested Electives: | ||
| CHEM 475 | Materials Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 455 | Spectroscopy and Structure | 3 |
| CHEM 401 | Nanotechnology Nanomaterials | 3 |
| BIMD 401 | Advanced Biochemistry | 3 |
| Math and Physics Requirements | ||
| MATH 165 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 166 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS 251 | University Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 252 | University Physics II | 4 |
Teacher Licensure
Through a partnership with the College of Education and Human Development, the Department of Teaching, Leadership & Professional Practice, students may seek secondary licensure in Chemistry. The following program of study must be completed:
I. Chemistry Coursework
- Chemistry Courses required for a Chemistry degree (B.S. Chemistry or B.S. Chemistry-ACS), including level-II proficiency (two semesters) in a world language.
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Essential studies coursework.
II. Admission to the Secondary Program i.e., completion of preadmission courses. See College of Education and Human Development for admission and licensing requirements. Including courses:
T&L 250 Introduction to Education
T&L 251 Understanding Individuals with Different Abilities
III. The program in Secondary Education (see Department of Teaching, Leadership & Professional Practice)
Chemistry majors seeking secondary licensure must have an advisor in both the Chemistry Department and the Department of Teaching, Leadership & Professional Practice.