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Chemistry Major - Bachelor of Science

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(69 or 75 credits, including extra-departmental requirements)

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Learning Outcomes  

The chemistry program offers students the opportunity to explore chemistry from both theoretical principles and experimental practices. The program features hands-on use of instrumentation as well as the rigorous application of computer-based data acquisition. The BS in Chemistry provides the student with depth in the subject.and analysis methods. The department supports an undergraduate research program that typically engages about 15 students each summer. 

Core Curriculum (50 credits):

 

Required Chemistry:

Required Mathematics:

Required Physics:

Approved Advanced Elective Courses to be taken in the Concentration:

 

Chemistry:

  • Any 3- or 400-level CHEM course (with the exception of 330, 330L, and 399).  A maximum of 4 credits of CHEM 499 may be counted.

Biology:

Mathematics:

Physics:

  • Any PHYS course that carries a prerequisite of 116 or higher.

All students must choose one of the following concentrations along with the core:

 

American Chemical Society-Certified Concentration (19 credits):

This program is designed for the student who wishes to pursue an advanced degree or career as a professional chemist.

Required Chemistry:

 

Electives:

  • 6 credits of advanced course work from approved electives listed above. At least 3 credits must be taken in chemistry.


Degree Map American Chemical Society-Certified Concentration

This program has the following minimum GPA requirements: 2.00 overall GPA; 2.20 over all in all major and concentration requirements.

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  • Foundational Studies:  UDIE | Credits/Units 3
  • Major Elective | Credits/Units 3
  • Elective | Credits/Units 3
  • Elective | Credits/Units 3

    12 Credits

For more information on 15 to Finish please visit https://learnmoreindiana.org/college/succeeding-incollege/graduating-on-time/

 

Indiana State University’s priority date for filing the FAFSA is April 15. Students must earn 30 credit hours each academic year in order to maximize financial aid from the state of Indiana. Details about how to apply for financial aid, eligibility criteria, and awarding rules are available online at https://www.indstate.edu/financial-aid/apply. Students may view their specific financial file by logging into the MyISU Portal at https://www.portal.indstate.edu. 

 

Program Description and Career Resources: https://www.indstate.edu/academics/undergraduate/majors/chemistry

American Chemical Society-Certified Biochemistry Concentration (25 credits):

This program is designed for the student who wishes to pursue an advanced degree or a career as a professional chemist in the area of biochemistry and the biological sciences.

Required Chemistry:

 

Required Biology:

 

Elective Chemistry:

  • 3 credits of advanced course work in chemistry from approved chemistry electives listed above.

Elective Biology:

Two of the following three lecture courses with accompanying laboratory:

Degree Map American Chemical Society-Certified Biochemistry Concentration

This program has the following minimum GPA requirements: 2.00 overall GPA; 2.20 over all in all major and concentration requirements.

Fall 1st Year

Spring 1st Year

Fall 2nd Year

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Fall 4th Year

Spring 4th Year

    12 Credits

For more information on 15 to Finish please visit https://learnmoreindiana.org/college/succeeding-incollege/graduating-on-time/

 

Indiana State University’s priority date for filing the FAFSA is April 15. Students must earn 30 credit hours each academic year in order to maximize financial aid from the state of Indiana. Details about how to apply for financial aid, eligibility criteria, and awarding rules are available online at https://www.indstate.edu/financial-aid/apply. Students may view their specific financial file by logging into the MyISU Portal at https://www.portal.indstate.edu. 

 

Program Description and Career Resources: https://www.indstate.edu/academics/undergraduate/majors/chemistry

 

Preprofessional Concentration (19 credits):

This program is designed for the student who wishes to pursue a career in medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, or other related fields.

Required Chemistry:

 

Required Biology:

 

Electives:

  • 7 credits of advanced course work from approved electives listed above.

Degree Map Preprofessional Concentration

This program has the following minimum GPA requirements: 2.00 overall GPA; 2.20 over all in all major and concentration requirements.

Fall 1st Year

Spring 1st Year

Fall 2nd Year

Spring 2nd Year

Fall 3rd Year

Spring 3rd Year

Fall 4th Year

Spring 4th Year

    12 Credits

For more information on 15 to Finish please visit https://learnmoreindiana.org/college/succeeding-incollege/graduating-on-time/

 

Indiana State University’s priority date for filing the FAFSA is April 15. Students must earn 30 credit hours each academic year in order to maximize financial aid from the state of Indiana. Details about how to apply for financial aid, eligibility criteria, and awarding rules are available online at https://www.indstate.edu/financial-aid/apply. Students may view their specific financial file by logging into the MyISU Portal at https://www.portal.indstate.edu. 

 

Program Description and Career Resources: https://www.indstate.edu/academics/undergraduate/majors/chemistry 

 

Note:

For the Chemistry Major at least the following courses must be taken at Indiana State University:

  • 1 Credits
  • Three CHEM lecture courses at the 3- or 400-level (with the exception of 330, 351, and 352).
  • Two CHEM laboratory courses at the 3- or 400-level (with the exception of 330L, 351L, and 352L).

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