Accelerated B.S.-M.S. in Chemistry

Sample Schedule

Note: The schedule outlined below provides one possible route for completing the B.S. and M.S. degree in Chemistry in five years (including two summer sessions); students may tailor the sample schedule to meet their needs. Students should consult with their academic advisor every semester to discuss progress towards obtaining their degree.

FRESHMAN YEAR

Fall semester (14 – 15 credit hours)

Course / Credits / Prerequisites
CHEM 1251 + 1251L: General Chemistry I / 4 / None
MATH 1241: Calculus I / 3 / MATH 1103 or score on math placement test
ENGL 1101 or 1103 / 3 / 1103 is based on placement test
Foreign language 1201 (or LBST 110X) / 4 (3)
Freshman Seminar for chemistry majors / 1

Spring semester (14 – 16 credit hours)

Course / Credits / Prerequisites
CHEM 1252 + 1252L: General Chemistry II / 4 / CHEM 1251 + 1251L
MATH 1242: Calculus II / 3 / MATH 1241 with grade of C or better
ENGL 1102 or LBST _____ / 3 / ENGL 1101
Foreign language 1202 (or social science) / 4 (3) / Foreign language 1201 or placement test
Elective (if needed) / (3)

SOPHOMORE YEAR

Fall semester (14 – 17 credit hours)

Course / Credits / Prerequisites
CHEM 2131 + 2131L: Organic Chemistry I / 4 / CHEM 1251, 1251L and 1252, 1252L with grades of C or better
PHYS 2101 + 2101L: Introductory Physics I / 4 / MATH 1241 with grade of C or better; pre- or co-req of MATH 1242
LBST _____ / 3
Social science or elective / 3
Elective (if needed) / (3)

Spring semester (14 credit hours)

Course / Credits / Prerequisites
CHEM 2132 + 2132L: Organic Chemistry II / 4 / CHEM 2131 + 2131L with grade of C or better
PHYS 2102 + 2102L: Introductory Physics II / 4 / PHYS 2101 + 2101L and MATH 1242 with grade of C or better
MATH (2241, 2242, 2164, 2171, or STAT 3128) / 3 / Check for specific course prereq
LBST _____ / 3


Note: Consider joining a research group as soon as possible by taking at least one credit hour/semester.

JUNIOR YEAR

Fall semester (16 credit hours)

Course / Credits / Prerequisites
CHEM 3111: Quantitative analysis (Fall only) / 4 / CHEM 1252 + 1252L with grade of C or better
CHEM 3141 + 3141L: Physical Chemistry I (Fall only) / 4 / CHEM 1252 + 1252L with grade of C or better; MATH 1241 and 1242; PHYS 2102 and 2102L; co- or pre-req of Upper-level MATH
CHEM 4900: Directed Undergraduate Research / 2 / Consent of the research advisor
LBST _____ or elective / 3
Second course with W designation / 3

Spring semester (16 credit hours)

Course / Credits / Prerequisites
CHEM 3142 + 3142L: Physical Chemistry II (Spring only) / 4 / CHEM 1252 + 1252L with grade of C or better; MATH 1241; PHYS 1101
CHEM 3695: Seminar (W) / 1
CHEM 4900: Directed Undergraduate Research / 1 / Consent of research advisor
CHEM 4111: Instrumental Analysis (Spring only) / 4 / CHEM 3111, 3141, and 3141L all with grade of C or better
MATH (2241, 2242, 2164, 2171, or STAT 3128) / 3 / Check for specific course prereq
LBST ____ or elective / 3

Notes:

(1)  See the Graduate Coordinator for advising during the Fall semester of the senior year.

(2)  Apply to Graduate School for accelerated early-entry to Chemistry M.S. by November 1.

SENIOR YEAR

Fall semester (14 – 15 credit hours)

Course / Credits / Prerequisites
CHEM *4165: Principles of Biochemistry I (Fall only) and CHEM 4165L: Biochem lab (optional) / 3 – 4 / CHEM 2132 with grade of C or better
CHEM 4121: Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (Fall only) / 4 / CHEM 3142 + 3142L with grade of C or better
CHEM 4695: Chemistry Seminar I (W, O) / 1 / CHEM 3695
CHEM 4900: Directed Undergraduate Research / 3 / Consent of research advisor
Elective / 3

*Students who wish to pursue the non-certified B.S. degree (minimum of 45 semester hours in chemistry) replace CHEM 4165 with a minimum of two credit hours of 4000-level chemistry courses that must be approved by the Department.

Note: A maximum of 6 credit hours of graduate credit taken during the last semester of your undergraduate program can be double-counted. Any 5000 level course replacing 4000 level courses will work as long as the B.S. degree requirements are met as well.

Spring semester (14 – 15 credit hours)

Course / Credits / Prerequisites
CHEM 4696: Chemistry Seminar II (W, O) / 1 / CHEM 4695
CHEM 4900: Directed Undergraduate Research / 1 – 2 / Consent of research advisor
CHEM 5166: Principles of Biochemistry II (Spring only) (or other 5000 level course) / 3 / CHEM 4165 with a grade of B or better.
CHEM 5133: Methods of Organic Structure Detm. / 2 / CHEM 2132 + 2132L with grade of C or better
CHEM 6900: Research and Thesis / 1 / Consent of research advisor
Two electives / 6

Summer Session (2 credit hours)

Course / Credits / Prerequisites
CHEM 6900: Research and Thesis / 2 / Consent of research advisor

Fifth Year

Fall Semester (12 credit hours)

Course / Credits / Prerequisites
CHEM 6900: Research and Thesis / 8 / Consent of research advisor
CHEM 6681: Research Seminar / 1
CHEM 6XXX / 3

Spring Semester (8 credit hours)

Course / Credits / Prerequisites
CHEM 6900: Graduate Research / 4 / Consent of research advisor
CHEM 6682: Research Seminar / 1
CHEM 6XXX / 3

Summer Session (2 credit hours if needed)

Course / Credits / Prerequisites
CHEM 6900: Research and Thesis / 2 / Consent of research advisor