2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Chemistry (CHEM-ACS) Major


Requirements for Chemistry (ACS certified) Major


Bachelor of Science in Arts and Sciences

System General Education Requirements*: 30


Institutional Graduation Requirements:** 5


College Requirements: 11


Bachelor of Science 

See the College of Arts and Sciences  for additional information about Bachelor of Arts Specifications  and Bachelor of Science Specifications 

General Electives: 23


Emphases


Within the major, electives may be selected to develop an American Chemistry Society recognized emphasis.

Chemical Physics Emphasis


The following courses may be taken as electives to develop the chemical physics emphasis:

  • Advanced physics electives (beyond the required) Credits: 3
  • Advanced mathematics electives (beyond the required) Credits: 3
  •   Credits: 1-12 (at least 3 credits in physical chemistry) Field work and/or studies of modeling in physical chemistry are encouraged as a component of the undergraduate research experience.

Environmental Chemistry Emphasis


The following courses may be taken as electives to develop the environmental chemistry emphasis:

Total Required Credits: 120


Notes:


1CHEM 498 Undergraduate Research: The required research project must be at least 3 credits in Chemistry.. CHEM 498 credit is given for completing a written paper of the research project and presenting the paper at a scientific meeting. The research project is usually completed during the summer preceding registration in CHEM 498. Consult the department for information about additional summer research experiences.

Curriculum Notes


* The 30 credit Board of Regents System General Education Requirements (SGRs) must be completed as part of a student’s first 64 credits.

** South Dakota State University has a 5 credit Institutional Graduation Requirement (IGRs).

(G) Globalization Requirement.

(AW) Advanced Writing Requirement.

Students must take the proficiency examination after completing 48 credits. English 101, and a course in each of the General Education areas of social science, mathematics, natural science, and humanities and arts must be taken prior to taking this exam.