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Chemistry Programs
Chemistry - Bachelor of Science
Chemistry - Associate of Science or Chemistry Minor
Chemistry - Bachelor of Arts (A.B. Degree)
Biochemistry- Bachelor of Science
Chemistry Education
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science major in chemistry is designed for majors
who plan to pursue graduate level work in chemistry, biochemistry,
medicine or related interdisciplinary areas. This degree requires
52 hours of coursework, which is met by taking a minimum of
32 hours in chemistry and 17 hours of cognate (prerequisite)
courses listed below. The following courses in chemistry must
be included in the major:
Full Course Descriptions
| Required Courses: |
Credit hours |
| CHE125,
126 |
General Chemistry I, II |
10 |
| CHE235,
236 |
Organic Chemistry I, II |
8 |
| CHE330 |
Inorganic Chemistry |
3 |
| CHE350 |
Analytical Chemistry |
4 |
| CHE440 |
Physical Chemistry I |
3 |
| CHE461 |
Physical Chemistry Lab |
1 |
| CHE450 |
Physical Chemistry II |
3 |
| CHE490* |
Biology/Chemistry Senior Seminar |
1 |
| CHE495 |
Research in Chemistry |
2 |
| *Note that the seminar is a biology/chemistry
course which applies to both areas. |
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| Required Cognate Courses: |
Credit hours |
| MAT253,
254 |
Calculus I, II |
8 |
| PHY221,
222 |
University Physics I, II |
9 |
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| Bachelor of Science majors are strongly
advised to add additional cognate coursework from the
following: |
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| MAT255 |
Calculus III |
4 |
| MAT353 |
Differential Equations |
3 |
| BIO125
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Principles of Biology |
4 |
Associate of Science or Chemistry Minor
The Associate of Science degree or the chemistry minor
requires a minimum of 24 hours of coursework in chemistry.
Full Course Descriptions
| Requirements |
Credit hours |
| CHE125,
126 |
General Chemistry I, II |
10 |
| CHE235,
236 |
Organic Chemistry I, II |
8 |
| CHE350 |
Analytical Chemistry |
4 |
| CHE490 |
Biology/Chemistry Senior Seminar |
1 |
| Electives at or above the 200 level |
1-4 |
| *Note that the seminar is a Biology/Chemistry
course which applies to both areas. |
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Bachelor of Arts
The Bachelor of Arts (A.B.) degree is designed for those science
majors who plan to pursue science related careers in medicine
or an entry-level position in industry. This degree requires
45 hours of coursework, which is met by taking 26 hours in chemistry
and 19 hours in required cognate courses.
Full Course Descriptions
| Requirements |
Credit hours |
| CHE125,
126 |
General Chemistry I, II |
10 |
| CHE235,
236 |
Organic Chemistry I, II |
8 |
| CHE350 |
Analytical Chemistry |
4 |
| CHE440 |
Physical Chemistry I or
an elective approved by department |
3 |
| CHE490 |
Biology/Chemistry Senior Seminar |
1 |
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| *Note that the seminar is a
biology/chemistry course which applies to both areas. |
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| Required Cognate Courses |
Credit hours |
| MAT253 |
Calculus I |
4 |
| PHY221,
222 |
University Physics I, II |
9 |
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Any foreign language |
6 |
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| A.B. majors are also strongly
advised to add additional cognate coursework from the
following: |
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| MAT254 |
Calculus II |
4 |
| BIO125 |
Principles of Biology I |
4 |
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| [Note: for the A.B. major CHE450,
CHE461, CHE495, and MAT254 are not required. They are
replaced by six hours of a foreign language, which will
meet the intercultural requirement if taken at IWU.] |
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Biochemistry - B.S.
Purpose of the major
To provide a rigorous background and training in biochemistry for the undergraduate who desires to pursue a career in academic or industrial life sciences research, the pharmaceutical industry, or the medical health professions.
General Education Competencies
The general education speech and intercultural requirements can be met by enrolling in COM 110 Speech Communications, and any intercultural activity approved by the general education committee. For biochemistry majors, a grade of “C” is required in all prerequisite and core courses. Only courses numbered 125 or higher will be counted toward the major.
Full Course Descriptions
| Required Courses: |
Credit hours |
| CHE125,
126 |
General Chemistry I, II |
10 |
| CHE235,
236 |
Organic Chemistry I, II |
8 |
| CHE330 |
Inorganic Chemistry |
3 |
| CHE350 |
Analytical Chemistry |
4 |
| CHE430 |
Biological Chemistry I |
3 |
| CHE432 |
Biological Chemistry II |
4 |
| CHE440 |
Physical Chemistry I |
3 |
| CHE490* |
Biology/Chemistry Senior Seminar |
1 |
| BIO495,CHE495 |
Research in Biology or Research in Chemistry |
1 |
| MAT112 |
General Statistics |
3 |
| BIO351 |
Cellular Biology |
3 |
| BIO432 |
Molecular Biology |
4 |
| *Note that the seminar is a biology/chemistry
course which applies to both areas. |
| Required Prerequisite Courses: |
Credit hours |
| MAT 253
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Calculus I |
4 |
| MAT 254 |
Calculus II |
4 |
| PHY 221 |
University Physics I |
4 |
| PHY 222 |
University Physics II |
5 |
| BIO 125 |
Principles of Biology |
5 |
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Chemistry Education
See the education
section of the catalog for specific requirements for a science
teaching major.
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