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 2004, use this example instead.

Semester Hours
Liberal Studies Program Requirements	38-54
Missouri Statute Requirement	1-3

Required Support		5-14
MATH 198	Analytical Geometry and Calculus I**	5
MATH 263	Analytical Geometry and Calculus II	5
PHYS 195 or PHYS 185	Physics with Calculus I** or College Physics I **	5 or 4
**May be used to fulfill LSP requirements

Bachelor of Science Requirements		7
PHYS 196 or PHYS 186	Physics with Calculus II or College Physics II	5 or 4
MATH 264	Analytic Geometry and Calculus III	3

Major Requirements		48
CHEM 120	General Chemistry I* or Chemical Principles I	4 or 5
CHEM 121	General Chemistry II* or Chemical Principles II	4 or 5
CHEM 222	Intro to Quantitative Analysis	4
CHEM 322	Instrumental Analysis	4
CHEM 323	Physical Chemistry I	3
CHEM 324	Physical Chemistry I Lab	1
CHEM 325	Physical Chemistry II	3
CHEM 326	Physical Chemistry II Lab	1
CHEM 329	Organic Chemistry I	3
CHEM 330	Organic Chemistry I Lab**	1
CHEM 331	Organic Chemistry II	3
CHEM 332	Organic Chemistry II Lab**	1
CHEM 475	Inorganic Chemistry I	4
CHEM 145	Freshman Seminar	1
CHEM 245	Sophomore Seminar	1
CHEM 345	Junior Seminar	1
Capstone Experience
CHEM 445	Senior Seminar	1
*CHEM 122 can substitute for the CHEM 120-121 sequence **CHEM 333 is equivalent to the combination of CHEM 330 and CHEM 332

Two advanced chemistry courses and a minimum of six credit hours are required. CHEM 421, Biochemistry, which fulfills a requirement for the accredited ACS degree, is required as one of these courses. With approval of advisor, students may select the other course from the following list of courses.		6
CHEM 421	Biochemistry	4
CHEM 422	Advanced Topics in Organic Chemistry	3
CHEM 430	Advanced Physical Chemistry	3
CHEM 431	Advanced Analytical Chemistry	3
CHEM 476	Advanced Inorganic Chemistry	2
CHEM 443	Chemistry Research III***	1-3
CHEM 518	Advanced Topics***	1-3

Electives to Total	124

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.

Semester Hours
BIOL 200	Cell Biology	4
BIOL 300	Genetics	4
BIOL 302	Comparative Anatomy	5
BIOL 304	Microbiology	4
BIOL 309	Histology	3
BIOL 421	Physiology	4
CHEM 421	Biochemistry	4