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 Undergraduate Graduate Doctoral

Chemistry (BA,BS)

Academics Academics Undergraduate Chemistry (BA,BS)
Academic Profile
Overview Sample Curriculum Admission Requirements Graduation Requirements Hands-on Learning Global Experience Faculty
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Specializations

  • Medical Science
    • ACS-Certified Biochemistry
    • ACS-Certified Chemistry
    • Biochemistry
    • Forensics Chemistry
    • Medical Science
    • Teacher Licensure - Grades 6-12

Sample Curriculum

TRANSFER STUDENTS - To maximize your transfer experience, complete the bolded courses/requirements pre-transfer AND satisfy either the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) General Ed Core or receive an AA, As, or AAT (early childhood, special ed or math) degree from an IAI community college. If 'Minor' requirements are shown, discuss careful course selection with the academic advising contact listed. Transfer Credit Equivalency Guides are located at siue.edu/transfer. 


Year 1 (Fall Semester)

(4) CHEM 121a General Chemistry (BPS)
(1) CHEM 125a General Chemistry Laboratory (EL)
(3) ENG 101 Composition
(5) MATH 150 Calculus I (FQR)
(3) ACS 101 or 103 Oral Expression
16 - Total Credits


Year 1 (Spring Semester)

(4) CHEM 121b General Chemistry (BPS)
(1) CHEM 125b General Chemistry Laboratory (EL)
(3) ENG 102 Composition
(5) MATH 152 Calculus II (BPS)
(3) RA 101 Reasoning and Argumentation
16 - Total Credits


Year 2 (Fall Semester)

(3) CHEM 241a Organic Chemistry (BPS)
(5) PHYS 151 University Physics & PHYS 151L University Physics Lab or PHYS 131/131L (BPS, EL)
(4) BIOL 150 Intro to Biological Science I (BLS, EL)
(3) Breadth Fine & Performing Arts (BFPA)
(3-4) CS 140 or STAT 107, 244, 380, or 480
18 - 19 - Total Credits


Year 2 (Spring Semester)

(3) CHEM 241b Organic Chemistry (BPS)
(2) CHEM 245 Organic Chemistry Lab (EL)
(5) PHYS 152 University Physics & PHYS 152L University Physics Lab or PHYS 132/132L (BPS, EL)
(3) Breadth Social Science (BSS)
(3) Fine & Performing Arts or Humanities
16 - Total Credits


Year 3 (Fall Semester)

(1) CHEM 300 Professionalism in Science
(3) CHEM 331 Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
(1) CHEM 335 Analysis Chemistry Laboratory
(3) CHEM 361a Physical Chemistry
(2) CHEM 365a Physical Chemistry Laboratory
(4) Foreign Language 101 (BICS)
(2) Health Experience (EH)
16 - Total Credits


Year 3 (Spring Semester)

(3) CHEM Elective+
(4) Foreign Language 102 (EGC)
(3) Fine & Performing Arts or Humanities
(4) BIOL 151 (BLS, EL) or Approved BIOL Elective
14 - Total Credits


Year 4 (Fall Semester)

(3) CHEM 451a Biochemistry
(3) Breadth Humanities (BHUM)/Experience United States Culture (EUSC)
(3) BIOL 220 Genetics or BIOL Elective
(3) Interdisciplinary Studies (IS)
12 - Total Credits


Year 4 (Spring Semester)

(3) CHEM 451b Biochemistry
(0) CHEM 499 Senior Assignment
(3) CHEM Elective
(3) Fine & Performing Arts or Humanities
(3) Fine & Performing Arts or Humanities
12 - Total Credits


Total Hours 120-121


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