BS in Chemistry (Pre-Med Program)
Our program provides you with a broad-based education, which includes exposure to the core areas of chemistry (analytical, physical, organic and inorganic), and recently emerging technologies in both a classroom setting and in the laboratory within the context of the liberal arts curriculum.
This program encompasses the latest methodologies and applications in the study of chemistry and provides you with access to advanced instrumental techniques, particularly through the integration of information technology solutions for chemical applications.
What Will I Learn?
You will develop critical-thinking skills through problem-based learning as well as adequate oral and written communication skills for scientific information. You will also acquire basic skills in research methodology, data analysis and interpretation through your coursework and the senior study project.
Ultimately, you will graduate as well-rounded individuals with a broad knowledge in the chemical field and hence will be well prepared for local, national and international job markets in the sectors of education, industry and health.
Your Career
When pursuing the pre-med track, this program prepares you for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) in order to pursue entry to medical school.
Moreover, the program prepares you for postgraduate study in scientific fields such as chemistry, chemical engineering, and biomedical sciences among others.
Curriculum
A total of 94 credits are required to graduate:
- Major requirements: 50 credits (core courses: 42 credits; elective courses: 8 credits)
- Other requirements: 14 credits
- Free Electives: 3 credits
- A total of 27 post-Freshman credits of Liberal Arts and Sciences Curriculum Z (LASC) is required as follows:
- Core Courses: 6 credits (ENG202 and COM203)
- Change Makers Courses: 6 credits
- Digital Cultures Courses: 3 credits
- Arts and humanities: 3 credits
- Free Liberal Arts Elective Courses: 9 credits
Core Course requirements (42 credits)
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| CHM005 | Preparatory Chemistry | 0 |
| CHM201 | Chemical Principles | 3 |
| CHM203 | Qualitative Analysis | 1 |
| CHM204 | Quantitative Analysis | 2 |
| CHM301 | Analytical Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM302 | Instrumental Analysis | 3 |
| CHM311 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM312 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM313 | Organic Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| CHM314 | Organic Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| CHM330 | Physical Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM332 | Physical Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM334 | Physical Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| CHM421 | Inorganic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM422 | Inorganic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM423 | Syn. & Id. of Inorg. Comp. | 2 |
| CHM425 | Computational Chemistry | 2 |
| CHM499R | Undergraduate Research | 3 |
Elective courses (minimum 6 credits)
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| BCH301 | Introduction to Biochemistry | 4 |
| CHM340 | Environmental Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM350 | Drug Discovery and Medicinal Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM352 | Method Validation and Quality Assurance | 3 |
| CHM402 | Chemistry of Materials | 3 |
| CHM403 | Polymer Science | 3 |
| CHM404 | Forensic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM405 | Statistical Mechanics | 3 |
| CHM450 | Drug Discovery and Medicinal Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM451 | Chemical Pharmacology | 3 |
| CHM488 | Topics in Chemistry | 3 |
Elective laboratory course (minimum 2 credits)
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| CHM351 | Drug Discovery Lab | 1 |
| CHM406 | Forensic Chemistry Lab | 2 |
| CHM412 | Synthesis and Identification of Organic Compounds | 2 |
| CHM424 | Synthesis and Identification of Nanomaterials | 2 |
Other requirements (14 credits)
Mathematics requirements (6 credits)
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| MTH201 | Calculus III (LAE) | 3 |
| Choose one of the following (3 credits): | ||
| MTH301 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MTH303 | Numerical Methods | 3 |
| MTH304 | Differential Equation | 3 |
| MTH305 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
Physics requirements (7 credits)
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| PHY201 | Electricity and Magnetism | 3 |
| PHY201B | Electricity and Magnetism Lab | 1 |
| Choose one of the following (3 credits): | ||
| PHY301 | Classical Physics for Life Sciences | 3 |
| PHY321 | Introduction to Modern Physics | 3 |
Computer skills requirements (1 credit)
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| CSC201 | Computer Applications | 1 |