Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Coursework must include at least 30 hours earned in 300 or above level courses, of which 12 hours must be in the major.
See 4-year major guides for recommended order in which to take courses
https://www.lander.edu/academics/registrars-office/major-guides.html
General Education Requirements
(For approved courses see General Education: www.lander.edu/gen-ed.)
If all of the General Education requirements are met and/or waived, and the credit hours do not add up to at least 30, the General Education requirements are not complete. If below 30, additional General Education courses from any category must be taken until the total hours add up to at least 30 hours.
Major Program Requirements
Major Program Core Requirements
Major Program Additional Requirements
| BIOL 112 | Fnds in Cellular&Molecular Bio | 4 |
| CHEM 197 | Scientific Communications I | 1 |
| CHEM 198 | Scientific Communications II | 1 |
| CHEM 199 | Scientific Communications III | 1 |
| CHEM 222 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM 330 | Analytical Chemistry | 0-5 |
| CHEM 341 | Inorganic Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 402 | Physical Chemistry II | 4 |
CHEM
| CHEM elective- 260 or higher | 3-4 |
CHEM
| CHEM elective- 260 or higher | 3-4 |
CHEM
| CHEM elective- 260 or higher | 3-4 |
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| PHYS 202 | Introductory Physics II | 4 |
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| PHYS 212 | General Physics II | 4 |
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| PSCI 499 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
Students may
not use
CHEM 381 to satisfy CHEM elective requirements in this area.
Choose 9 or more credit hours from the following
Additional Electives (10-16 hours)
Browse entire course list here.
Total Credit Hours: 120
Chemistry Major
Chemistry is an experimental science that has as its goal the development of an atomic and molecular interpretation of the properties and behavior of matter. The fundamental nature and extensive application of chemistry to other fields of science gives the chemistry graduate a variety of career choices and advanced study opportunities. Among these are industrial chemistry, government service, sales or supervision, secondary school teaching, and entry into graduate or professional schools. A program of maximum flexibility can best serve this wide variety of potential interests.
The student will have competency in the following areas prior to graduating from Lander University with a degree in chemistry:
1. Chemistry: Fundamental principles of analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry.
2. Mathematics: Fundamental principles of differential, integral, and multivariable calculus.
3. Physics: Fundamental principles of mechanics, heat, electricity, magnetism, and waves.
Chemistry Goals
Students graduating with a BS Degree in Chemistry will:
1. have developed an understanding of modern scientific concepts and issues related to organic, inorganic, analytical, and physical chemistry;
2. demonstrate appropriate scientific communication skills to prepare and present a seminar presentation on a literature topic or undergraduate research experience; and
3. demonstrate skills necessary for safe and appropriate collection, analysis, and interpretation of data in chemistry laboratory experiments.
The core requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry are CHEM 111-CHEM 112, CHEM 221, CHEM 331, and CHEM 401. Additional requirements include BIOL 112, CHEM 197, CHEM 198, CHEM 199, CHEM 222, CHEM 330, CHEM 341, CHEM 402, PHYS 202 or PHYS 212, PSCI 499, plus a minimum of nine hours of elective courses from CHEM 260 or above. Required cognates include MATH 123 and MATH 211 or MATH 141 and MATH 211, PHYS 201 or PHYS 211, and a minimum of nine hours of electives from the following: ASTR 101 or higher, BIOL 111 or higher, CHEM 260 or higher, CIS 130 or higher, ES 110 or higher, MATH 141 or higher, PHYS 203, PHYS 314, or PSCI 451. The program features extensive student participation in experimental laboratory work. In many instances, experiments are chosen to coincide with a student’s specific needs and interests.
Chemistry courses are normally offered according to the following schedule:
Other specialized courses may be offered as needed.
Chemistry Honors Program
A student graduating from Lander University with the Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry may qualify for the “Honors Degree in Chemistry” if the following conditions have been met:
1. Upon graduation, the student must have at least a GPA of 3.5 in both overall coursework and chemistry program requirements. There can be no grade below a “C” in any chemistry coursework, including repeated courses.
2. In addition to the normal course requirements, the following courses must be taken:
Calculus: MATH 141
Chemistry elective: CHEM 260 or above
3. The student must complete a research project in which:
a) The research is of sufficient quality to receive credit in CHEM 409 or CHEM 410;
b) The results are submitted for publication in a scientific journal or presentation at a scientific meeting (such as the South Carolina Academy of Science or the Western Carolinas Section of the American Chemical Society);
c) The results are presented in seminar format to the science faculty, students, and invited guests; and
d) The project may be completed entirely at Lander or initiated off campus during a summer research program.
Transfer students entering this program must have at least a 3.5 GPA overall and in chemistry program requirements from their former institution(s) and must meet the above guidelines.