GENERAL CHEMISTRY

University of North Alabama

The chemistry major with the general chemistry option prepares students for a variety of possible careers in chemistry laboratories and in chemistry related fields like forensics or pharmaceutical sales. It is also excellent preparation for preprofessional programs in medicine, dentistry, medical technology, and similar programs. Requirements for the general chemistry major include prescribed ancillary courses in computer science, mathematics and physics.  A minor or a second major is also required. The following table lists the courses required to obtain a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree with a major in general chemistry.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

HRS

A. General Studies Component

41-47

B. Chemistry Major Core Requirements:

  

8

  • Organic Chemistry (311, 311L, 312, 312L)

10

  • Quantitative Analysis (321, 321LW)

4
TOTAL 14-22

C. General Chemistry Option Requirements:

  

  • Instrumental Analysis (322, 322L)

5

  • Introductory Physical Chemistry (341, 341L)

4
TOTAL

9

Prescribed Supporting courses:

  

  • Computer Information Systems, Business Applications of Microcomputer Software
    (CIS 125); Computer Science, Introduction to Computers (CS 110), Intermediate 
    Computer Topics (CS 120), or Computer Science I (CS 155)



3

  • *Mathematics, Calculus for Business and Life Sciences (MA 121, MA 122) or Mathematics, Calculus I (MA 125) and Calculus II (MA 126)


4-6

  • *Physics, Technical (PH 251, 252)

10

TOTAL

7-19

D. Minor:  A minor or a second major is required for the General Chemistry Option.

  
E. General Elective Hours: to bring total to 128.  

*These courses are required in the major if not completed as a part of the General Studies Component.

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