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).
II. The Following Curriculum:
Major Requirements—53 hours of Chemistry and Biochemistry including:
| Freshman Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credits | |
| CHEM 101 | Orientation to Chemistry | 1 |
| CHEM 221 & 221L | Fundamentals of Chemistry - Concepts and Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory | 4 |
| ENGL 110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| MATH 165 | Calculus I 1 | 4 |
| Essential Studies and Other Electives | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CHEM 254 & 254L | Inorganic Chemistry I and Inorganic Chemistry I Laboratory | 4 |
| ENGL 130 | Composition II: Writing for Public Audiences | 3 |
| MATH 166 | Calculus II | 4 |
| Essential Studies and Other Electives | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Sophomore Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CHEM 333 & 333L | Analytical Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 341 & 341L | Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 361 | Problem Solving in Organic Chemistry I | 1 |
| PHYS 251 | University Physics I | 4 |
| MATH 265 | Calculus III | 4 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CHEM 342 & 342L | Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry II Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 362 | Problem Solving in Organic Chemistry II | 1 |
| PHYS 252 | University Physics II | 4 |
| Essential Studies and Other Electives 2 | 6 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Junior Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CHEM 454 & 454L | Inorganic Chemistry II and Inorganic Chemistry II Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 443 | Instrumental Analysis III - Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry 3 | 2 |
| CHEM 470R | Thermodynamics & Kinetics Recitation | 1 |
| CHEM 470 | Thermodynamics & Kinetics | 3 |
| First Semester of a Foreign Language 5 | 4 | |
| Essential Studies and Other Electives 2,4 | 2 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CHEM 441 | Instrumental Analysis I - Spectroscopy 3 | 2 |
| CHEM 471 | Quantum Mechanics & Spectroscopy 6 | 3 |
| CHEM 471R | Quantum Mechanics & Spectroscopy Recitation 6 | 1 |
| CHEM 462 | Physical Chemistry Laboratory | 3 |
| BIMD 301 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| Second Semester of a Foreign Language 5 | 4 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Senior Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CHEM 492 | Senior Research | 3 |
| Essential Studies and Other Electives 2,4 | 9 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CHEM 442 | Instrumental Analysis II - Electrochemistry 3 | 2 |
| CHEM 495 | Chemistry Capstone | 3 |
| Essential Studies and Other Electives 4 | 10 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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If a student is not ready for MATH 165 Calculus I, the math sequence may be moved back one semester and MATH 107 Precalculus (also MATH 103 College Algebra, if needed) should be taken in the first semester.
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Suggested electives are courses in Physics, Mathematics, Biology, Languages, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Business Management, and Speech.
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Chem 44X (CHEM 441 Instrumental Analysis I - Spectroscopy, CHEM 442 Instrumental Analysis II - Electrochemistry and CHEM 443 Instrumental Analysis III - Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry) courses are offered within a regular, two-year cycle. Students can take Chem 44X courses in any order. To complete the degree in four years, students must begin taking the first available Chem 44x course of the cycle in their Junior year (at latest).
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Other undergraduate and graduate level courses in Chemistry may be taken as electives.
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Two semesters of a foreign language are required. If a student wishes to pursue Study Abroad, taking language courses earlier is recommended.
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Chem 471 and 471R are offered in spring odd years.