Chemistry-Physics

Bachelor of Science
School of Sciences and Social Sciences

In today's changing job market, competency in two or more basic fields of science enhances opportunity for employment and professional growth potential. This major fulfills such a need. This interdisciplinary major provides grounding in two related sciences, with balance in both.

For a dual major in Education, please refer to the Secondary Education option. In addition, students are required to take Molecules and Cells (BIO 110) and Biochemistry (CHEM 375).

INTEGRATIVE STUDIES REQUIREMENTS

44 credits minimum

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

72 credits

The Chemistry/Physics program consists of 32 credits in Chemistry and 20 credits in Physics. For graduate study in either field, a few additional courses may be necessary.

Core Courses

52 credits

  • INCHEM 111 General Chemistry I
  • CHEM 112 General Chemistry II
  • CHEM 221 Organic Chemistry I
  • CHEM 222 Organic Chemistry II
  • CHEM 251 Quantitative Analysis
  • CHEM 342 Physical Chemistry II
  • CHEM 363 Inorganic Chemistry
  • INPHYS 241 University Physics I
  • PHYS 242 University Physics II
  • PHYS 260 Electronics
  • PHYS 342 Modern Physics
  • CHEM Electives (4 credits; 300-level and above)
  • PHYS Electives (4 credits; 300-level and above)

Related Courses

20 credits

  • MATH 141 Introductory Statistics
  • MATH 151 Calculus I
  • MATH 152 Calculus II
  • MATH 251 Vector Calculus
  • CS 140 Computer Programming I

Teacher Certification

  • Dual Major in Education
    • Secondary Education
  • Additional Major Requirements
    • BIO 110 Molecules and Cells
    • CHEM 375 Biochemistry

ELECTIVES

Select additional courses to reach a total of 124 credits.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

124 credits