Chemistry Comprehensive, Bachelor of Science
Offered by Department of Chemistry
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | ||
| Foundational Core (Written, Math, Oral, Democracy) | ||
| Foundational Core courses | 14 | |
| Including: | ||
| Calculus I with Analytic Geometry 1 | ||
| Portal | ||
| Select one course numbered 188 | 3 | |
| Distribution | ||
| ENG 101 | Introduction of Academic Writing | 3 |
| If ENG 101 is not taken as a prerequisite for ENG 102 then additional hours may be required to meet the 27 credit hour minimum in the Distribution Area of General Studies. | ||
| Aesthetics | 3 | |
| Humanities | 6 | |
| Social Sciences | 6 | |
| Natural Sciences | 9 | |
| Including: | ||
| General Chemistry | ||
| General Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Take ONE of the following options: | ||
Take (for Biochemistry emphasis): | ||
| General Physics I (Calculus) | ||
| General Physics I (Calculus) Laboratory | ||
OR take (for Health Science Emphasis): | ||
| General Physics I | ||
| Physics I Laboratory | ||
| Analytical and Quantitative Thought | 0 | |
| Wellness | 0 | |
| Capstone | ||
| Select one course numbered 388 | 3 | |
| BS Science-related course requirements | 8-10 | |
| Take ONE of the following options: | ||
Take (for Biochemistry Emphasis): | ||
| Calculus II with Analytic Geometry | ||
| General Physics II (Calculus) | ||
| General Physics II (Calculus) Laboratory | ||
| OR take (for Health Science Emphasis): | ||
| Elementary Statistics | ||
or BIOL 305 | BioStatistics | |
| General Physics II | ||
| Physics Laboratory II | ||
| Major Option | ||
| Complete all required courses | 57-60 | |
| Unrestricted electives | ||
| Needed to reach 120 credit hour minimum | 5-6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
Major Option
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry Comprehensive Foundation Requirements | ||
| CHEM 161 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 161L | General Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 269 | Sophomore Seminar in Chemistry | 1 |
| CHEM 301 | Analytical Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 301L | Analytical Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 351 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 351L | Biochemistry Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 360 | Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 360L | Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 361 | Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 361L | Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 369 | Junior Seminar in Chemistry | 1 |
| Chemistry Emphasis Requirements | ||
| Select one of the following: | 33-36 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 57-60 | |
Biochemistry Emphasis
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry In-Depth Courses | ||
| CHEM 352 | Biochemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 352L | Biochemistry II Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 430 | Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 451 | Advanced Biochemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 469 | Senior Seminar in Chemistry | 1 |
| CHEM 480 | Physical Chemistry | 3 |
| or CHEM 482 | Physical Chemistry for the Life Sciences | |
| CHEM 490L | Advanced Chemistry Laboratory I | 2 |
| CHEM 499L | Problems in Chemistry | 2 |
| Take 3 hours from: | 3 | |
| Environmental Chemistry | ||
| OR any 400-level CHEM lecture(s) | ||
| Biochemistry Supporting Course Requirements | ||
| Select 12 credit hours of the following: | 12 | |
| Biology I | ||
| Biology II | ||
| Human Microbiology | ||
| Cellular & Molecular Biology | ||
| Genetics | ||
| Advanced Molecular Biology | ||
| Techniques in Molecular Biology | ||
| Molecular Genetics | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 33 | |
Health Sciences Emphasis
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sciences In-Depth Courses | ||
| Option 1: | ||
| CHEM 352 | Biochemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 352L | Biochemistry II Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 490L | Advanced Chemistry Laboratory I | 2 |
| CHEM 499L | Problems in Chemistry | 1 |
| Select 2 of the following: | 6 | |
| Inorganic Chemistry | ||
| Advanced Biochemistry | ||
| Physical Chemistry for the Life Sciences | ||
or CHEM 480 | Physical Chemistry | |
| Health Sciences Supporting Course Requirements | ||
| BIOL 106 | Biology II | 4 |
| BIOL 211 | Human Microbiology | 4 |
| BIOL 225 | Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| BIOL 226 | Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| BIOL 309 | Cellular & Molecular Biology | 4 |
| or BIOL 360 | Genetics | |
| Health Sciences Elective Requirements | ||
| Select 3 credit hours of the following: | 3 | |
BIOL 300-BIOL 499 2 | ||
PHYS 300-PHYS 499L 4 | ||
| Special Topics Gross Anatomy | ||
| Gross Anatomy of Movement | ||
| Option 2: | ||
| The following option is available to students who are accepted to and complete a minimum of 24 credit hours at an approved pharmacy school prior to receiving a baccalaureate degree from UNK. | ||
| BIOL 106 | Biology II | 4 |
| BIOL 225 | Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| BIOL 226 | Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| Students must successfully complete a minimum of 24 credit hours at an approved pharmacy school in areas related to biology, biochemistry, chemistry (including pharmochemistry) which would be equivalent to upper division baccalaureate level courses. Up to 5 additional hours may be counted as electives toward the UNK degree. | 24 | |
| 1 | Students without sufficient preparation will also need to take the following, increasing the total credit hours needed: |
| 2 | Except BIOL 388 |
| 3 | Except CHEM 388 |
| 4 | Except PHYS 388 |
| 5 |