This is a sample curriculum plan for the Chemistry, BS Secondary Education 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/Course | Title | Crs |
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 111L | General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| ENGL 101 | Intro to College Writing | 3 |
| UF 100 | Foundations of Intellectual Life | 3 |
| MATH 170 | Calculus I | 4 |
| STEM-ED 101 | Step 1: Inquiry Approaches to Teaching | 1 |
| TOTAL | | 15 |
Second Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
| CHEM 112 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 112L | General Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| MATH 175 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS 211 | Physics with Calculus I | 4 |
| PHYS 211L | Physics with Calculus I Lab | 1 |
| STEM-ED 102 | Step 2: Inquiry-Based Lesson Design | 1 |
| TOTAL | | 14 |
Second Year
First Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
| PHYS 212 | Physics with Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS 212L | Physics with Calculus II Lab | 1 |
| CHEM 307 | Organic Chemistry I
| 3 |
CHEM 308
| Organic Chemistry I Lab | 2 |
| MATH 275 | Multivariable and Vector Calculus | 4 |
| TOTAL | | 14 |
Second Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
| CHEM 309 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 310 | Organic Chemistry II Lab | 2 |
| CHEM 211 | Analytical Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 212 | Analytical Chemistry I Lab | 2 |
| STEM-ED 210 | Philosophical Perspectives on Science and Mathematics | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| TOTAL | | 16 |
Third Year
First Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
| CHEM 321 | Physical Chemistry I Lecture | 3 |
| CHEM 323 | Advanced Synthesis Laboratory | 3 |
| CHEM 431 | Biochemistry I | 3 |
| ED-CIFS 201 | Education, Schooling, and Society | 3 |
| STEM-ED 220 | Philosophical Perspectives on Science and Mathematics | 3 |
| TOTAL | | 15 |
Second Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
| CHEM 322 | Physical Chemistry II Lecture | 3 |
| CHEM 324 | Physical Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| CHEM 495 | Research in Chemistry | 1 |
| STEM-ED 350 | Research Methods | 3 |
| STEM-ED 310 | Classroom Interactions | 3 |
| UF 200 | Foundations of Ethics and Diversity | 3 |
| TOTAL | | 15 |
Fourth Year
First Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
| CHEM 401 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 411 | Analytical Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 495 | Research in Chemistry | 1 |
| STEM-ED 410 | STEM Teaching Methods | 3 |
| FA/FC/FS/FH/Elective* | Refer to Catalog | 3 |
| FA/FC/FS/FH/Elective* | Refer to Catalog | 3 |
| TOTAL | | 16 |
Second Semester
| Subject/Area/Course | Title | Crs |
| CHEM 412 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | 2 |
| CHEM 498 | Chemistry Seminar | 2 |
| STEM-ED 480 | Apprentice Teaching | 6 |
| FA/FC/FS/FH/Elective* | | 5 |
| TOTAL | | 15 |
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.
- Note: An additional Teaching Endorsement in Physical Science can be earned with the addition of either PHYS 104 or
PHYS 105 as an elective course.
- Information Subject to Change.
- This is not a contract.
- *Foundational course offerings here.