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    Dec 22, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Chemistry, BSCHM


The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry qualifies you to be a professional chemist or to earn a certificate in forensic science. The UNT forensic science program is one of only two undergraduate programs in Texas and one of only 38 programs nationwide.

The BSCHM is a good choice for students planning to pursue graduate study in chemistry.


Degree requirements

Candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry must meet the following requirements.

Hours required and general/college requirements


A minimum of 120 semester hours, of which 36 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the bachelor’s degree as specified in the “University Core Curriculum ” in the Academic policies  section of this catalog and the College of Science degree requirements  (excluding foreign language and natural and life sciences). The laboratory science requirement is satisfied only by physical sciences.

Note


CHEM 4940  may not be used to meet degree requirements for the chemistry major.

Minor requirements


A minor of at least 18 hours in mathematics, computer science, physics, biology, geology (if taken as a laboratory science) or materials science, of which 6 must be advanced.

Electives


Hours required for electives may vary based on course selection and the University Core Curriculum  requirements. Electives may be required to satisfy the advanced hour requirement (36) and/or the minimum total hours required for the degree. For specific information see an academic advisor in the College of Science.

Other requirements


GPA of 2.5 on all advanced courses attempted in science and engineering (biochemistry, biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics).

Four-year degree plan (example)


The following four-year plan is one example of a variety of ways in which you can complete your chosen degree in four years, and will serve as a guide for you to design your pathway to degree completion. Variations will depend on whether you need to take prerequisites or have college credit from exams or dual enrollment.

Year 1

Semester 1 Semester 2
CHEM 1400 - First Year Seminar in Chemistry   1 hour    CHEM 1420 - General Chemistry for Science Majors   3 hours   
CHEM 1410 - General Chemistry for Science Majors   3 hours    CHEM 1440 - Laboratory Sequence for General Chemistry   1 hour   
CHEM 1430 - Laboratory Sequence for General Chemistry   1 hour    MATH 1720 - Calculus II   3 hours   
ENGL 1310 - First-Year Writing I   3 hours    TECM 2700 - Technical Writing   3 hours   
MATH 1710 - Calculus I   4 hours    Social and Behavioral Sciences core   3 hours
Creative Arts core   3 hours Minor for BSCHM 3 hours
Total 15 hours Total 16 hours

 

Year 2

Semester 1 Semester 2
CHEM 2370 - Organic Chemistry I   3 hours    CHEM 2380 - Organic Chemistry II   3 hours   
CHEM 3210 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I   1 hour    CHEM 3220 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II   1 hour   
MATH 2730 - Multivariable Calculus   3 hours    PHYS 1520 - General Physics II with Calculus  3 hours 
PHYS 1510 - General Physics I with Calculus  3 hours  PHYS 1540 - General Physics with Calculus Laboratory II  1 hour 
PHYS 1530 - General Physics with Calculus Laboratory I  1 hour  American History core   3 hours
American History core   3 hours Government/Political Science core   3 hours
Minor for BSCHM 3 hours    
Total  17 hours Total  14 hours

 

Year 3

Semester 1 Semester 2
CHEM 3451 - Quantitative Analysis   3 hours   CHEM 3240 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory II   1 hour   
CHEM 3452 - Quantitative Analysis Laboratory   1 hour   CHEM 3520 - Physical Chemistry II   3 hours  
CHEM 3510 - Physical Chemistry I   3 hours   Government/Political Science core   3 hours 
CHEM 3230 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory I   1 hour   Language, Philosophy and Culture core   3 hours 
MATH 2700 - Linear Algebra and Vector Geometry   3 hours    Minor for BSCHM 3 hours 
Minor for BSCHM 3 hours Elective 2 hours
Total       14 hours Total       15 hours

 

Year 4

Semester 1 Semester 2
CHEM 4610 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry   3 hours     CHEM 4620 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory   1 hour   
4000-level Chemistry/Biochemistry Elective for BSCHM  3 hours  CHEM 4631 - Instrumental Analysis   3 hours   
Minor for BSCHM (advanced hours) 3 hours  CHEM 4632 - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory   1 hour   
Elective 3 hours  4000-level Chemistry/Biochemistry Elective for BSCHM 3 hours 
Elective - advanced 3 hours  Minor for BSCHM (advanced hours) 3 hours 
    Elective 3 hours
Total 15 hours  Total 14 hours