Bachelor of Science Chemistry with a Major in Chemistry-Research (BS)
Requirements
Lower-Division General Education
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Written Communication | 6 | |
| Oral Communication | 3 | |
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Language and Culture | 0-6 | |
| Information Literacy and Research | 3 | |
| Human Behavior | 3 | |
| Human Creativity | 3 | |
| Interpreting the Past | 3 | |
| Literature | 3 | |
| Philosophy and Ethics | 3 | |
| The Nature of Science | 8 | |
| Impact of Technology | 3 | |
Written Communication: Grade of C or better required in both courses
Oral Communication: COMM 101R
Mathematics: MATH 163 and STAT 130M required
Information Literacy and Research: satisfied in the major by CHEM 160G
The Nature of Science: PHYS 231N-PHYS 232N required
Upper-Division General Education
- Option A. Approved Disciplinary Minor (a minimum of 12 hours determined by the department), or second degree or second major.
- Option B: Interdisciplinary Minor (specifically 12 hours, 3 of which may be in the major)
- Option C. An approved Certification Program such as teaching licensure
- Option D. Two Upper-Division Courses from outside the College of Sciences and not required by the major (6 hours)
Requirements for Graduation
Requirements for graduation include the following:
- Minimum of 120 credit hours.
- Minimum of 30 credit hours overall and 12 credit hours of upper-level courses in the major program from Old Dominion University.
- Minimum overall cumulative grade point average of C (2.00) in all courses taken.
- Minimum overall cumulative grade point average of C (2.00) in all courses taken toward the major.
- Minimum overall cumulative grade point average of C (2.00) in all courses taken toward a minor.
- Completion of ENGL 110C, ENGL 211C or ENGL 231C, and the writing intensive (W) course in the major with a grade of C or better. The W course must be taken at Old Dominion University.
- Completion of Senior Assessment.
Chemistry Core
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CHEM 121N | Foundations of Chemistry I Lecture (cannot earn credit for both 121N and 105N) | 3 |
| CHEM 122N | Foundations of Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 123N | Foundations of Chemistry II Lecture | 3 |
| CHEM 124N | Foundations of Chemistry II Laboratory | 1-2 |
| or CHEM 125 | Foundations of Chemistry II Lab with Introduction to Chemical Research | |
| CHEM 160G | Introduction to Chemistry and Biochemistry Research and Careers | 3 |
| CHEM 211 | Organic Chemistry I Lecture | 3 |
| CHEM 212 | Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 2 |
| CHEM 213 | Organic Chemistry II Lecture | 3 |
| CHEM 214 | Organic Chemistry II Laboratory | 2 |
| or CHEM 216 | Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory | |
| CHEM 321 & CHEM 322 | Analytical Chemistry Lecture and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory | 5 |
| CHEM 351 | Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 331 | Physical Chemistry Lecture I | 3 |
| CHEM 332W | Experimental Physical Chemistry I | 2 |
| CHEM 333 | Physical Chemistry Lecture II | 3 |
| CHEM 334W | Experimental Physical Chemistry II | 2 |
| CHEM 421 & CHEM 422 | Instrumental Analysis Lecture and Instrumental Analysis Laboratory | 6 |
| CHEM 441 | Biochemistry Lecture | 3 |
| CHEM 485 | Chemistry and Biochemistry Seminar | 1 |
| Select two CHEM Electives from the following: | 6 | |
| Intermediate Organic Chemistry | ||
| Introduction to Pharmaceutical Chemistry | ||
| Intermediate Biochemistry | ||
| Environmental Chemistry | ||
| Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | ||
| Essentials of Toxicology | ||
| Select one CHEM Laboratory from the following: | 2-4 | |
| Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Biochemistry Laboratory | ||
| Other required courses | ||
| MATH 211 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 212 | Calculus II | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours | 65-68 | |
Chemistry majors must have a C or better in all courses required for the major, including prerequisite courses, and must complete a minimum of 12 credits in upper-level (300/400) chemistry courses at Old Dominion University. Written permission by the chief departmental advisor or chair is required prior to taking upper-level chemistry courses at other institutions.
Chemistry-Research Major
Students with an interest in pursuing chemical research after graduation or in graduate school or those seeking a deeper understanding of chemical research and applications may pursue a major in Chemistry-Research. Courses taken for the chemistry-research major will substitute for courses in the regular curriculum; please consult the chief departmental advisor for specific information on substitutions. Additionally, all regular BS-Chemistry degree requirements must be met (with the exception of approved substitutions).
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Complete lower-division requirements | 38-44 | |
| Complete upper-division requirements (minimum of 6 credit hours) | 6 | |
| Chemistry Core | ||
| Complete chemistry core | 65-68 | |
| Research Major | ||
| CHEM 490 | Senior Thesis I | 1 |
| CHEM 499 | Senior Thesis II | 2 |
| Select two of the following research-oriented courses: | 3-5 | |
| Foundations of Chemistry II Lab with Introduction to Chemical Research | ||
| Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 115-126 | |
Elective Credit
Elective credit may be needed to meet the minimum requirement of 120 credit hours.
Honors in Chemistry
The honors program provides qualified students the opportunity for supervised individual study in their areas of interest. Admission to the program requires a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher and a GPA of 3.50 or higher in the major. Students must take two upper-division courses designated by the department to be honors courses. These are termed "Contract Honors Courses." A description of the procedures for these contract courses is found in the Honors College section of this Catalog.
Degree Program Guide
The Degree Program Guide is a suggested curriculum to complete this degree program in four years. It is just one of several plans that will work and is presented only as broad guidance to students. Each student is strongly encouraged to develop a customized plan in consultation with their academic advisor. Additional information can also be found in Degree Works.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| CHEM 121N and CHEM 122N | 4 | |
| MATH 163 | Precalculus II | 3 |
| ENGL 110C | English Composition (Grade of C or better required) | 3 |
| CHEM 160G | Introduction to Chemistry and Biochemistry Research and Careers | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM 123N AND CHEM 124N or CHEM 125 | 4-5 | |
| MATH 211 | Calculus I | 4 |
| ENGL 211C or ENGL 231C (Grade of C or better required) | 3 | |
| Philosophy and Ethics | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14-15 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHEM 211 and CHEM 212 | 5 | |
| MATH 212 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS 231N | University Physics I | 4 |
| Human Creativity | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM 213 AND CHEM 214 or CHEM 216 | 5 | |
| CHEM 321 and CHEM 322 | 5 | |
| PHYS 232N | University Physics II | 4 |
| Elective | 2 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHEM 331 | Physical Chemistry Lecture I | 3 |
| CHEM 332W | Experimental Physical Chemistry I (C or better required) | 2 |
| CHEM 351 | Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 441 | Biochemistry Lecture | 3 |
| CHEM 352 or CHEM 442W | 2-4 | |
| Impact of Technology | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16-18 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM 333 | Physical Chemistry Lecture II | 3 |
| CHEM 334W | Experimental Physical Chemistry II | 2 |
| CHEM 415 or CHEM 439 or CHEM 443 or CHEM 451 | 3 | |
| COMM 101R | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Literature | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| CHEM 415 or CHEM 439 or CHEM 443 or CHEM 451 | 3 | |
| Interpreting the Past | 3 | |
| Human Behavior | 3 | |
| Elective or Language & Culture I (May be waived; See requirement details) | 3 | |
| Upper-Division General Education Course (Option D) | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM 421 and CHEM 422 | 6 | |
| CHEM 485 | Chemistry and Biochemistry Seminar | 1 |
| Upper-Division General Education Course (Option D) | 3 | |
| Elective or Language and Culture II (May be waived: See requirement details) | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120-123 | |
Linked Bachelor's/Master's Degree Programs
The linked BS in chemistry and the MS in chemistry allows exceptional students to count up to 12 hours of graduate courses toward both a BS degree in chemistry and an MS degree in chemistry. Students in the combined program must complete Senior Thesis I and II (CHEM 490 and CHEM 499), be accepted into the chemistry master’s program, and earn a minimum of 150 credit hours (120 discrete credit hours for the undergraduate degree and 30 discrete credit hours for the graduate degree). Additional requirements apply; please contact the Chief Departmental Advisor.