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:

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman Year
First SemesterCredits
CHEM 101 Orientation to Chemistry 1
CHEM 221
221L
Fundamentals of Chemistry - Concepts 7
or General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory
4
ENGL 110 College Composition I 3
MATH 165 Calculus I 1 4
Essential Studies and Other Electives 3
 Credits15
Second Semester
CHEM 254
254L
Inorganic Chemistry I 7
or General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory
4
ENGL 130 Composition II: Writing for Public Audiences 3
MATH 166 Calculus II 4
Essential Studies and Other Electives 3
 Credits14
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
 Credits17
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
 Credits15
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
 Credits16
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
 Credits16
Senior Year
First Semester
CHEM 492 Senior Research 3
Essential Studies and Other Electives 2,4 9
 Credits12
Second Semester
CHEM 442 Instrumental Analysis II - Electrochemistry 3 2
CHEM 495 Chemistry Capstone 3
Essential Studies and Other Electives 4 10
 Credits15
 Total Credits120
1

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.

2

Suggested electives are courses in Physics, Mathematics, Biology, Languages, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Business Management, and Speech.

3

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).

4

Other undergraduate and graduate level courses in Chemistry may be taken as electives.

5

Two semesters of a foreign language are required. If a student wishes to pursue Study Abroad, taking language courses earlier is recommended.

6

Chem 471 and 471R are offered in spring even years.

7

Chem 254 is required. Students who take Chem 121 and 121L and Chem 122 and Chem 122L are required to take Chem 254 during the Spring semester of their Sophomore year.

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

  1. Chemistry Courses required for a Chemistry degree (B.S. in Chemistry or B.S. with major in Chemistry), including level-II proficiency (two semesters) in a foreign language.
  2. 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.