Chemistry B.S.
American Chemistry Society-approved
Minimum Requirements for Chemistry B.S.: 120 credits
Students must earn a C- grade or better in each course.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Complete the general university requirements. | ||
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Complete the general education requirements. | 36-40 | |
| As part of the general education requirements, complete the following: | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| College Physics I and College Physics II | ||
| General Physics I and General Physics II | ||
| B.S. Degree Requirements | ||
| Complete the B.S. degree requirements. | 16 | |
| As part of the B.S. requirements, complete the following: | ||
| Calculus II | ||
| Chemistry Program Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| CHEM F105X | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM F106X | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM F202 | Basic Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM F212 | Chemical Equilibrium and Analysis | 4 |
| CHEM F321 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM F325 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM F331 | Physical Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM F332 | Physical Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM F434 | Chemistry Capstone Laboratory 1 | 3 |
| CHEM F449 | General Biochemistry: Metabolism | 3 |
| CHEM F481 | Seminar 1 | 1 |
| CHEM F482 | Seminar 1 | 2 |
| MATH F253X | Calculus III | 4 |
| Complete one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Introduction to Chemical Research and Undergraduate Chemistry and Biochemistry Research (2 credits each) | ||
| Undergraduate Chemistry and Biochemistry Research (3 credits) 1 | ||
| Complete two of the following: | 6 | |
| Analytical Instrumental Laboratory | ||
| Inorganic Chemistry | ||
| Information Storage and Transfer: Molecules and Pathways | ||
| Electives | ||
| General Electives | 10-15 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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Fulfills the baccalaureate capstone requirement.
Note: Upon completing the required curriculum and fulfilling all general university requirements, students will receive a certificate from the American Chemical Society indicating approval of their degree program.
Optional Concentrations: Biochemistry, Environmental Chemistry
Biochemistry
Minimum Requirements for Degree: 120 credits
Students must earn a C- grade or better in each course.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the general university requirements. | ||
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Complete the general education requirements. | 36-40 | |
| As part of the general education requirements, complete the following: | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| College Physics I and College Physics II | ||
| General Physics I and General Physics II | ||
| B.S. Degree Requirements | ||
| Complete the B.S. degree requirements. | 16 | |
| As part of the B.S. requirements, complete the following: | ||
| Calculus II | ||
| Chemistry Program Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| BIOL F115X | Fundamentals of Biology I | 4 |
| BIOL F116X | Fundamentals of Biology II | 4 |
| CHEM F105X | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM F106X | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM F202 | Basic Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM F212 | Chemical Equilibrium and Analysis | 4 |
| CHEM F321 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM F325 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM F331 | Physical Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM F449 | General Biochemistry: Metabolism | 3 |
| CHEM F450 | Information Storage and Transfer: Molecules and Pathways | 3 |
| CHEM F481 | Seminar | 1 |
| CHEM F482 | Seminar | 2 |
| CHEM F488 | Undergraduate Chemistry and Biochemistry Research | 3 |
| Complete four of the following: 2 | 12-14 | |
| Analytical Instrumental Laboratory | ||
| Physical Chemistry II | ||
| Inorganic Chemistry | ||
| Applications of NMR Spectroscopy | ||
| Chemistry Capstone Laboratory | ||
| Calculus III | ||
| Complete 10 credits from the following: 2 | 10 | |
| Beginnings in Microbiology | ||
| Principles of Genetics | ||
| Animal Physiology | ||
| Microbiology | ||
| Biomedical and Research Ethics | ||
| Neurobiology | ||
| Infectious Diseases | ||
| Cell and Molecular Biology | ||
| Environmental Toxicology | ||
| Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience | ||
| Neurochemistry | ||
| Total Credits | 121-127 | |
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Courses selected under these areas must meet baccalaureate degree requirements for 39 upper-division credits.
Note: This degree is intended for students interested in careers in biochemistry or pre-professional students, providing extra depth in biological sciences. The selection of optional courses will determine if the curriculum conforms to the American Chemistry Society-approved chemistry degree. Students desiring an ACS-approved chemistry degree should consult with their advisor about optional courses that will meet ACS requirements.
Environmental Chemistry
Minimum Requirements for Degree: 120 credits
Students must earn a C- grade or better in each course.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the general university requirements. | ||
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Complete the general education requirements. | 36-40 | |
| As part of the general education requirements, complete the following: | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| College Physics I and College Physics II | ||
| General Physics I and General Physics II | ||
| B.S. Degree Requirements | ||
| Complete the B.S. degree requirements. | 16 | |
| As part of the B.S. requirements, complete the following: | ||
| Calculus II | ||
| Chemistry Program Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| CHEM F105X | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM F106X | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM F202 | Basic Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM F212 | Chemical Equilibrium and Analysis | 4 |
| CHEM F314 | Analytical Instrumental Laboratory | 3 |
| CHEM F321 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM F325 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM F331 | Physical Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM F332 | Physical Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM F434 | Chemistry Capstone Laboratory | 3 |
| CHEM F481 | Seminar | 1 |
| CHEM F482 | Seminar | 2 |
| CHEM F488 | Undergraduate Chemistry and Biochemistry Research | 3-4 |
| or CHEM F288 and CHEM F488 | Introduction to Chemical Research and Undergraduate Chemistry and Biochemistry Research | |
| MATH F253X | Calculus III | 4 |
| Complete two of the following: | 7-8 | |
| Weather and Climate of Alaska | ||
| Fundamentals of Biology I | ||
| Fundamentals of Biology II | ||
| The Dynamic Earth | ||
| Rocks and Minerals | ||
| Complete two of the following: | 6-7 | |
| Introduction to Atmospheric Sciences | ||
| Microbiology | ||
| Atmospheric Chemistry | ||
| Environmental Toxicology | ||
| Introduction to Geochemistry | ||
| Soils and the Environment | ||
| Electives | ||
| General Electives | 1-8 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Note: A course in statistics (e.g. STAT F200X, STAT F300, or GEOS F430) is suggested. The selection of optional courses will determine if the curriculum conforms to the American Chemistry Society-approved chemistry degree. Students desiring an ACS-approved chemistry degree should consult with their advisor about optional courses that will meet ACS requirements.
Requirements for Chemistry Teachers (Grades 7-12)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all the requirements of the chemistry B.A. or B.S. degree. | ||
| All prospective science teachers must complete the following: | ||
| PHIL F481 | Philosophy of Science | 3 |
Note: We strongly recommend that prospective secondary science teachers seek advising from the Alaska College of Education early in their undergraduate degree program so that they can be appropriately advised of the State of Alaska requirements for teacher licensure.
