Chemistry (CHEM) Major

Requirements for Chemistry Major – ACS Certified - Bachelor of Science in Arts and Science:

Emphases:

Within the ACS-certified chemistry specialization, courses from the elective credits may be chosen to develop emphases that are recognized by the American Chemistry Society.

Chemical Physics Emphasis:

The following courses may be taken as electives to develop the chemical physics emphasis: three semester hours of advanced physics electives beyond that already required; at least three semester hours of advanced mathematics electives. The required undergraduate research experience (CHEM 498) must be in physical chemistry and for at least 3 credits.

Environmental Chemistry Emphasis:

The following courses may be taken as electives to develop the environmental chemistry emphasis: CHEM 482 and one of the following sequences; PS 213-213L and PS 412, MICR 231-231L and MICR 310-310A or PS 421-421L, CEE 333 and BIOL 475. The required undergraduate research experience (CHEM 498) must be in environmental chemistry and for at least 3 credits. Field work and/or studies of modeling in environmental systems are encouraged as a component of the undergraduate research experience.

Notes:

Note One:Electives must include at least 4 credits of Chemistry selected from CHEM 465, 482, 516, or 498. MATH 321 is recommended as an elective.

Note Two: Required by the College of Arts and Science Core. See College of Arts and Science requirements.

Requirements for Chemistry Major - Bachelor of Science in Arts and Science:

Notes:

Note One: Electives must include at least 8 credits of Chemistry selected from CHEM 344-344L, 434-434L, 452-452L, 464-464L, 465, 482, 498. MATH 125 is recommended as an elective.

Note Two: Required by the College of Arts and Science Core. See College of Arts and Science requirements.

Suggested elective courses for those interested in associated careers in:

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 an 8-9 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.