Chemistry-Preprofessional Major
The Chemistry-Preprofessional major combines the study of chemistry with the study of human and microbial biology to provide the student a foundation for continuing his or her education in an allied health field. This major is designed to provide curricular flexibility to students who are interested in studying chemistry while preparing to attend pharmacy, optometry, or dental school. Students enrolled in this degree program will work closely with their CHMP advisor to select elective courses that best meet their career objectives. In addition to meeting the general education requirements of the University and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Chemistry-Preprofessional majors must successfully complete the following courses:
| Dept | Course | Title | Credit Hrs. |
| Chemistry | 110/111 | General Chemistry I with lab | 4 |
| 116/117 | General Chemistry II with lab | 5 | |
| 252/253 | Organic Chemistry I with lab | 5 | |
| 256/257 | Organic Chemistry II with lab | 4 | |
| 292 | Chemical Informatics | 1 | |
| 326 | Analytical Chemistry with lab | 4 | |
| 360/361 | Biochemistry with lab | 4 | |
| 380 | Junior Seminar (2 semesters) | 0 | |
| 470 | Physical Chemistry I | 3 | |
| 480 | Senior Seminar | 1 | |
| Chemistry Electives* | 7 | ||
| Biology | 151 | From Molecules to Cells with lab | 4 |
| 200/203 | Human A&P with lab | 5 | |
| 406 | Microbiology with lab | 4 | |
| Math | 111 | Statistics | 3 |
| Calculus (2 semesters) | 7 or 8 | ||
| Physics | Physics I & II with labs | 8 | |
| Total credits | 72-74 |
Chemistry Electives (7 hrs required)
- 332 Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry, 3 hrs
- 420 Instrumental Analysis, 4 hrs
- 422 Clinical Chemistry, 2 hrs
- 436 Inorganic Chemistry, 3 hrs
- 437 Inorganic Chemistry Lab, 1 hr
- 452 Physical Organic Chemistry, 3 hrs
- 454 Organic Spectroscopy, 3 hrs
- 455 Organic Spectroscopy Lab, 1 hr
- 465 Protein Structure & Function, 3 hrs
- 466 Intermediary Metabolism, 3 hrs
- 467 Advanced Biochemistry Lab, 1 hr
- 471 Physical Chemistry Lab I, 1 hr
- 476 Physical Chemistry II, 3 hrs
Biology Electives (3-4 hrs required)
- 205 Pathophysiology, 3 hrs
- 251 Ecology, Evol., & Biodiversity, 4 hrs
- 310 Genetics, 3 hrs
- 323 Comparative Anatomy, 4 hrs
- 361 Microanatomy, 4 hrs
- 382 Endocrinology, 3 hrs
- 384 Neurobiology, 3-4 hrs
- 468 Immunology of Host Defense, 3 or 4 hrs
Four Year Plan
A chemistry-preprofessional major might complete the required science courses according to the following schedule. Students need not exceed a full load (16 credits/semester) to graduate in four years. Note: Required general education courses would be distributed among the eight semesters.
Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
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| Freshman | General Chemistry I with lab Calculus I |
General Chemistry II with lab From Molecules to Cells with lab Calculus II |
| Sophomore | Organic Chemistry I with lab Human A&P with lab Physics I with lab |
Organic Chemistry II with lab Chemical Informatics Physics II with lab Statistics |
| Junior | Biochemistry with lab Microbiology Junior Seminar |
Analytical Chemistry with lab Biology and Chemistry Electives Junior Seminar |
| Senior | Physical Chemistry I Biology or Chemistry Electives |
Biology and Chemistry Electives Senior Seminar |
