Chemistry, BS
Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry provides students the opportunity to study chemistry at in-depth levels necessary to prepare them for future careers in many scientific fields. Chemistry is often referred to as the “central science” due to its fundamentals that apply to many disciplines across the STEM areas. The chemistry program at Utah Tech University prepares students for careers in chemistry, engineering, medicine, health sciences, environmental science, law and policy, and materials science. In particular, detailed knowledge is gained through curricula that cover the sub-disciplines of chemistry and how they integrate into the modern cross-disciplinary landscape of science.
Program Curriculum
120 credits
Utah Tech General Education Requirements
All Utah Tech General Education requirements must be fulfilled. A previously earned degree may fulfill those requirements, but courses must be equivalent to Utah Tech's minimum General Education standards in American Institutions, English, and Mathematics.
General Education Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| English | 3-7 | |
| Mathematics | 3-5 | |
| American Institutions | 3-6 | |
| Life Sciences | 3-10 | |
| Physical Sciences | 3-5 | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Literature/Humanities | 3 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Exploration | 3-5 | |
Chemistry Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 1210 | Calculus I (MA) | 4 |
| MATH 1220 | Calculus II (MA) | 4 |
| BIOL 1610 & BIOL 1615 | Principles of Biology I (LS) and Principles of Biology I Lab (LAB) | 5 |
| PHYS 2210 & PHYS 2215 | Physics/Scientists Engineers I (PS) and Physics/Scientists Engineers I Lab (LAB) | 5 |
| PHYS 2220 & PHYS 2225 | Physics/Scientists EngineersII and Physics/Scientists Engineers II Lab | 5 |
| Choose one (1) of the following courses | ||
| MATH 2210 | Multivariable Calculus (MA) | 4 |
| MATH 2250 | Differential Equations and Linear Algebra | 4 |
| MATH 2270 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 2280 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH 3060 | Statistics for Scientists | 3 |
Chemistry Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 1210 & CHEM 1215 | Principles of Chemistry I (PS) and Principles of Chemistry I Lab (LAB) | 5 |
| CHEM 1220 & CHEM 1225 | Principles of Chemistry II and Principles of Chemistry II Lab | 5 |
| CHEM 2310 & CHEM 2315 | Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry I Lab | 5 |
| CHEM 2320 & CHEM 2325 | Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry II Lab | 5 |
| CHEM 2600 | Laboratory Safety and Practices | 1 |
| CHEM 2990R | Chemistry Seminar and Professional Development | 1 |
| CHEM 3000 & CHEM 3005 | Quantitative Chemical Analysis and Quantitative Chemical Analysis Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 3060 & CHEM 3065 | Physical Chemistry 1 and Physical Chemistry I Lab | 5 |
| CHEM 3070 & CHEM 3075 | Physical Chemistry II and Physical Chemistry II Lab | 5 |
| CHEM 3100 | Inorganic Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 3300 | Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
| CHEM 3510 & CHEM 3515 | Biochemistry I and Biochemistry I Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 3520 & CHEM 3525 | Biochemistry II and Biochemistry II Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 4100 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 4800R | Independent Research (Minimum 2 credits) | 1-3 |
| CHEM 4910 | Chemistry Senior Seminar | 1 |
Chemistry Elective Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete two (2) courses from the following: | ||
| CHEM 4200 | Environmental Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 4310 | Adv Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 4510 | Chemistry of Materials | 3 |
| CHEM 4610 | Nutritional Biochemistry | 3 |
Graduation Requirements
- Complete a minimum of 120 college-level credits (1000 and above).
- Complete at least 40 upper-division credits (3000 and above).
- Complete at least 30 upper-division credits at Utah Tech for institutional residency.
- Cumulative GPA 2.0 or higher.
- Grade C or higher in each Core Discipline, Research Area, and Chemistry Elective course.