Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Click here for an example of a generic four-year schedule that satisfies the requirements for the B.S. in Chemistry as well as the Liberal Studies Plan (LSP). (The file is in pdf form, you must have Acrobat reader to view it.) If you began your degree prior to Fall 2010, use this example instead.  Please note that it is not uncommon for requirements to change between catalog prinitngs to verify your academic plan, it is wise to use the planning features of DegreeWorks on Truview and to check the elecronic catalog available at catalog.truman.edu.

Students completing the University's Bachelor of Science program in chemistry as described in this bulletin meet the American Chemical Society (ACS) requirements for certification upon graduation. Specific questions about the ACS certification requirements may be addressed to Dr. Vaughan Pultz, the certification officer.

Further Degree Criteria

Any student obtaining a bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Truman must:

1. complete 12 hours of 300-level or above chemistry credits at Truman;
2. a Chemistry major must achieve at least a "C" in each of the courses listed as Major Requirements. A minimum GPA of 2.0, with a maximum of 5 credit hours of "D," is required for all courses listed as Required Support and Bachelor of Science Requirements.
3. score at or above the 20th percentile on the nationally-normed senior exam (e.g. MFAT);
4. must fulfill the university guidelines for a portfolio

Honors in Chemistry

Any student can graduate with Honors in Chemistry under the following criteria:

1. Must complete the PHYS 195-196 sequence.
2. In 3 out of 5 of the "core" areas (general, organic, analytical, physical, inorganic) score at or above the 50th percentile on the area's nationally-normed exam.
3. The student must achieve the University's academic standards for graduating cum laude and one of the following criteria:
   1. The student has obtained a 90th percentile on the MFAT in Chemistry.
   2. The student has successfully progressed on a research project of at least two semesters' effort and has written a research report according to ACS certification guidelines and has given a research seminar/presentation. The student must register for two credits of research.

The diploma from Truman reads, in addition to the usual form, "Departmental Honors."

NOTE: Currently Chemical Principles I can only be waived with an AP score of 5. Chemical Principles II cannot be waived. Contact the Chemistry Department Chair if you have questions.

Areas of Concentration

The following areas of concentration are guides only; the student may elect other areas of the concentration with approval of his/her advisor.

Students interested in pursuing Allopathic of Osteopathic Medicine may select from the following list of courses to reach a minimum of 15 hours. Students are expected to have completed appropriate prerequisites before enrolling in these courses.