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Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, BS Professional Emphasis

This is a sample curriculum plan for the Chemistry, BS Professional Emphasis within the College of Arts and Sciences at Boise State University.

If you are a prospective student viewing this document, please note curriculum is subject to change and specific per catalog year.

For current students, this plan is intended to be a glimpse at key sequencing within the major and includes some common/important advising notes. Sample plans are meant to provide aid in early, provisional planning. This plan does not replace the advice of academic advisors. Please refer to the Advising Contacts page for information about advising within the College of Arts and Sciences and how to contact advisors within each department.

First Year

First Semester

Subject/Area/CourseTitleCrs
CHEM 111General Chemistry I 3
CHEM 111LGeneral Chemistry I Lab1
ENGL 101Intro to College Writing3
UF 100Foundations of Intellectual Life3
MATH 170Calculus I4
TOTAL14

Second Semester

Subject/Area/CourseTitleCrs
CHEM 112General Chemistry II3
CHEM 112LGeneral Chemistry II Lab1
ENGL 102Writing and Rhetoric I3
MATH 175Calculus II4
PHYS 211Physics with Calculus I4
PHYS 211LPhysics with Calculus I Lab1
TOTAL16

Second Year

First Semester

Subject/Area/CourseTitleCrs
CHEM 307Organic Chemistry II3
CHEM 308Organic Chemistry II Lab 2
CHEM 211Analytical Chemistry I 3
CHEM 212Analytical Chemistry I Lab2
MATH 275Multivariable and Vector Calculus4
TOTAL14

Second Semester

Subject/Area/CourseTitleCrs
CHEM 211Analytical Chemistry I3
CHEM 212Analytical Chemistry I Lab2
CHEM 309Organic Chemistry II
3
CHEM 310Organic Chemistry II Lab2
UF 200Foundations of Ethics and Diversity3
FA/FC/FS/FH/Elective*3
TOTAL16

Third Year

First Semester

Subject/Area/CourseTitleCrs
CHEM 321Physical Chemistry I Lecture3
CHEM 323Advanced Synthesis Laboratory3
CHEM 431Biochemistry I3
CHEM 495Research in Chemistry

1
FA/FC/FS/FH/Elective*5
TOTAL15

Second Semester

Subject/Area/CourseTitleCrs
CHEM 322Physical Chemistry II Lecture3
CHEM 324Physical Chemistry Laboratory2
CHEM 495Research in Chemistry1
FA/FC/FS/FH/Elective*9
TOTAL15

Fourth Year

First Semester

Subject/Area/CourseTitleCrs
CHEM 401Advanced Inorganic Chemistry3
CHEM 411Analytical Chemistry II3
CHEM 495Research in Chemistry1
FA/FC/FS/FH/Elective*Refer to Catalog9
TOTAL16

Second Semester

Subject/Area/CourseTitleCrs
CHEM 412Advanced Inorganic Chemistry2
CHEM 498Chemistry Seminar2
Choose One:
CHEM 440/441
CHEM 422
Spectrometric Identification and Lab
Or
Advanced Topics in Chemistry
3
FA/FC/FS/FH/Elective*8
TOTAL15

Comments/Notes

  • Courses listed may require prerequisites. Please view the Undergraduate catalog to view prerequisites.
  • This 4 year plan starts with students at Math 170. It is okay to start at a math placement that is below MATH 170.  We encourage students to work with their academic advisor to create an academic plan that is tailored to their academic placement.
  • Information Subject to Change.
  • This is not a contract.
  • *Foundational course offerings here.
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