Chemistry Accelerated Dual Degrees, B.S./ M.S.
Credits: 152
CIP Code: 400501
Program Description
The Accelerated Dual Degrees in Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Chemistry program trains and develops scholars and promotes research by providing students with contemporary concepts in the fields of organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry. Each student receives thorough intellectual training in a particular specialty and mastery of the methods that are requisite for productive scholarly endeavors in that specialty.
Admissions Requirements
Applicants to the Accelerated Dual Degrees in Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Chemistry must meet the General Admissions Requirements as published in the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs. Students are admitted based on their academic achievement in secondary school. Students must have a minimum cumulative high school grade point average of 3.25 and minimum scores of 900 on the composite Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or 22 on the American College Testing (ACT).
Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Accelerated Dual Degrees in Bachelor of Science and Master of Science Chemistry Program will be able to:
- Discuss atomic and molecular theories of chemistry.
- Demonstrate mastery of basic chemistry principles through written research papers and required oral presentations in seminar or research classes.
- Interpret observations and tests and analyze a specific hypothesis through completion of individual research experiences.
- Demonstrate proficiency in basic chemistry techniques required to conduct research.
- Communicate scientific information effectively through the preparation of technical reports or a thesis.
Degree Requirements
In addition to the General Degree Requirements as published in the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs, students must satisfy all the requisite major and cognate courses in order to be awarded the Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry. Students must complete a minimum of thirty (30) credits of graduate courses in the major field including an acceptable thesis.
At the beginning of the second semester of the third year of study, students must apply for admission to the graduate program. During their fourth year of study, students may begin graduate coursework and research while completing undergraduate degree requirements. Summer research activities may be required depending on the objectives of the students' research projects. During the fifth year of study, students engage exclusively in graduate study.
Students must complete all undergraduate chemistry courses with a minimum final grade of "C''.
Students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 to continue in the program and complete the following courses as noted for the BS degree:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Undergraduate Courses | ||
| CCHE 111 | Gen Chem 1 & Recitation | 4 |
| CCHE 111L | General Chemistry Lab | 0 |
| CCHE 111R | 0 | |
| CCHE 112 | Gen Chem II Lec & Recitation | 4 |
| CCHE 112L | General Chemistry II Lab | 0 |
| CCHE 112R | 0 | |
| CCHE 211 | Analytical Chemistry I | 4 |
| CCHE 211L | Analytical Chemistry Lab | 0 |
| CCHE 231 | Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| CCHE 231L | Organic Chemistry Lab | 0 |
| CCHE 231R | Organic Chemistry Recitation | 0 |
| CCHE 232 | Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| CCHE 232L | Organic Chemistry Lab | 0 |
| CCHE 232R | Organic Chemistry Recitation | 0 |
| CCHE 341 | Physical Chemistry I | 3 |
| CCHE 341L | Physical Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| CCHE 341R | Physical Chemistry Recitation | 0 |
| CCHE 342 | Physical Chemistry II | 3 |
| CCHE 342L | Physical Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| CCHE 342R | 0 | |
| Cognate Courses | ||
| CMAT 111 | Calculus I | 4 |
| CMAT 112 | Calculus II | 4 |
| CMAT 211 | Calculus III | 4 |
| CBIO 111 | General Biology I & Lab | 4 |
| CBIO 111L | 0 | |
| CMAT 212 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| CPHY 121 & 121L | Physics I: Mechanics and Physics I: Mechanics Lab | 4 |
| CPHY 123 & 123L | Physics III:Optics/Modern Phys and Physics III: Optics&Mod.PhyLab | 4 |
| Total Hours | 55 | |
General Education Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Area A: Humanities/Fine Arts | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Critical Thinking | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| The Biblical Heritage | ||
| Afr Amer Religious Experiences | ||
| Afr Amer Religious Experience | ||
| Comparative Religion | ||
CREL 251 | ||
| Art Appreciation | ||
CHUM 228 | ||
CHUM 230 | ||
| World Music | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Theater Appreciation | ||
| United States,Africa & World | ||
| History of the United States | ||
| United States, Africa & World | ||
| History of the United States | ||
| Area B: Social/Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| General Psychology | ||
| Human Growth & Development | ||
CEDU 301 | (Education majors take this course) | |
| Intro. to Sociology | ||
| Intro. to Anthropology | ||
| Contemporary Social Problems | ||
| Social Movements | ||
| Area C: Natural Sciences/Mathematics/Statistics | ||
| CMAT 111 | Calculus I | 4 |
| CBIO 111 | General Biology I & Lab | 4 |
| CBIO 111L | 0 | |
| Area D: Communications | ||
| CENG 105 | College Composition I | 3 |
| CENG 106 | College Composition II | 3 |
| Area E: Financial and Technological | ||
| CCIS 253 | Intro. to Comp. Sim/Analysis | 4 |
| CBUS 250 | Personal Finance | 3 |
| or CECO 250 | Principles of Economics | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Other University Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CGED 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| CGED 101 | 1st-Year Seminar | 1 |
| Total Hours | 2 | |
Free Electives: 15 Credits
Note: Free electives should be chosen in consultation with the advisor depending on the choice of minor or stackable credentials being sought.
Undergraduate Advanced Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CCHE 412 | Instrumental Methods 1 | 3 |
| CCHE 412L | Instrumentation Lab | 1 |
| CCHE 421 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CCHE 431 | Advanced Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| CCHE 431L | Advanced Organic Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| CCHE 432 | Methods of Structure Determin | 3 |
| CCHE 432L | Methods of Structural Det Lab | 1 |
| CCHE 441 | Mathematical Methods in Chemis | 3 |
| CCHE 480 | Special Topics in Chemistry | 4 |
| CCHE 480L | Special Topics in Chem Lab | 0 |
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Instrumental Methods is a dual listed course that provides the student with 3 credits of graduate coursework if they continue in the BS/MS Program.
Students are generally advised to take graduate core courses as part of their free electives during their senior year in an effort to provide more time for research.
Graduate Core Courses
Students must complete 15 credits of graduate courses in the core areas based on their sub-discipline choice.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Analytical Chemistry | ||
| CCHE 511 | Environmental Chemistry | 3 |
| Inorganic Chemistry | ||
| CCHE 521 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| Organic Chemistry | ||
| CCHE 531 | Mechanistic Organic Chem I | 3 |
| CCHE 532 | Organic Synthesis | 3 |
| Physical Chemistry | ||
| CCHE 541 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
| CCHE 542 | Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| Biochemistry | ||
| CCHE 551 | Advanced Biochemistry I | 3 |
| CCHE 552 | Advanced Biochemistry II | 3 |
| Industrial Chemistry | ||
| CCHE 561 | 3 | |
| CCHE 562 | 3 | |
| Polymer Chemistry | ||
| CCHE 571 | Intro to Polymer Chemistry | 3 |
| CCHE 572 | Techniques in Polymer Chem | 3 |
| CCHE 572L | 0 | |
| CCHE 573 | 3 | |
Plan of Study for Accelerated Dual Degrees in Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Chemistry
(Students who are not prepared to complete calculus in their first year of study should arrange a revised plan of study in consultation with an advisor.)
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| CBIO 111 & CBIO 111L |
General Biology I & Lab and |
4 |
| CENG 105 | College Composition I | 3 |
| CGED 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| CMAT 111 | Calculus I | 4 |
| CCHE 111 & 111L |
Gen Chem 1 & Recitation and General Chemistry Lab |
4 |
| CCHE 111R | 0 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CBIO 112 & 112L |
General Biology II & Lab and General Biology II Lab |
4 |
| CENG 106 | College Composition II | 3 |
| CGED 101 | 1st-Year Seminar | 1 |
| CMAT 112 | Calculus II | 4 |
| CCHE 112 & 112L |
Gen Chem II Lec & Recitation and General Chemistry II Lab |
4 |
| CCHE 112R | 0 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CCHE 231 & 231L |
Organic Chemistry and Organic Chemistry Lab |
4 |
| CCHE 231R | Organic Chemistry Recitation | 0 |
| CMAT 211 | Calculus III | 4 |
| CPHY 121 | Physics I: Mechanics | 3 |
| CPHY 121L | Physics I: Mechanics Lab | 1 |
| Core Elective Humanties (Area A) | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CCHE 232 & 232L |
Organic Chemistry and Organic Chemistry Lab |
4 |
| CCHE 232R | Organic Chemistry Recitation | 0 |
| CMAT 212 or CMAT 214 |
Differential Equations or Linear Algebra |
3 |
| CPHY 123 | Physics III:Optics/Modern Phys | 3 |
| CPHY 123L | Physics III: Optics&Mod.PhyLab | 1 |
| CCIS 253 & 253L |
Intro. to Comp. Sim/Analysis and Intro. to Comp. Sim/Analy(Lab) |
4 |
| CBUS Business Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CCHE 211 & 211L |
Analytical Chemistry I and Analytical Chemistry Lab |
4 |
| CCHE 341 | Physical Chemistry I | 3 |
| CCHE 341L | Physical Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| CCHE 341R | Physical Chemistry Recitation | 0 |
| CCHE 381 | Chemistry Seminar | 0 |
| Core Elective Social or Behavorial Science (Area B) 1 | 3 | |
| Free Elective 2 | 3 | |
| CCHE 400 | Undergraduate Research | 0-3 |
| Hours | 14-17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CCHE 342 | Physical Chemistry II | 3 |
| CCHE 342L | Physical Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| CCHE 342R | 0 | |
| CCHE 382 | Chemistry Seminar | 1 |
| Free Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| CCHE 400 | Undergraduate Research | 1-3 |
| Hours | 12-14 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CCHE 421 & CCHE 421L |
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry and |
3 |
| CCHE 431 | Advanced Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| CCHE 431L | Advanced Organic Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| CCHE 480 | Special Topics in Chemistry | 4 |
| CCHE 481 | Chemistry Seminar | 0 |
| CCHE 400 | Undergraduate Research | 1-3 |
| Free Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15-17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CCHE 412 & 412L |
Instrumental Methods and Instrumentation Lab |
4 |
| CCHE 432 | Methods of Structure Determin | 3 |
| CCHE 432L | Methods of Structural Det Lab | 1 |
| CCHE 482 | Chemistry Seminar | 1 |
| CCHE 400 | Undergraduate Research | 1-3 |
| Free Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Free Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 16-18 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| CCHE XXX | Graduate Research in Chemistry | 6 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Fifth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CCHE XXX | Graduate Core Course/CCHE Area Course | 3 |
| CCHE XXX | Graduate Core Course/CCHE Area Course | 3 |
| CCHE XXX | Graduate Core Course | 3 |
| CCHE XXX | Graduate Research in Chemistry | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CCHE XXX | Graduate Core Course/CCHE Area Course | 3 |
| CCHE XXX | Graduate Core Course | 3 |
| CCHE XXX | Graduate Research in Chemistry | 6 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 152-161 | |
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Courses are selected based on consultation with an advisor and in alignment with the students’ interests.
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Free electives should be chosen in consultation with the advisor depending on the choice of minor or stackable credentials.