Chemistry Degree Requirements

Required 120 credits (36 of which must be numbered 300 or above and 30 of which must be from UND) including:

I. Essential Studies Requirements (see University ES guidelines and course listings.)

The following courses must be taken as part of the Essential Studies requirement:

II. The Following Curriculum:

Students may choose one the the ACS tracks listed below. The student must complete the requirements for:

1. Introductory Courses: Orientation to Chemistry (CHEM 101) and either Fundamentals of Chemistry Concepts and Lab (CHEM 221 and CHEM 221L) OR the combination of General Chemistry I and II with Labs (CHEM 121, CHEM 121L, CHEM 122, and CHEM 122L)

2. Foundational Courses: 5 one-semester courses at least three credits each. One class in each area of Chemistry: Analytical, Biochemistry, Inorganic, Organic, Physical

3. In-Depth Courses: Four courses that add up to at least 12 credits. For a course to be considered in-depth, it must have a Foundational Course pre-requisite.

4. Research and Capstone: Students must complete Senior Research (CHEM 494) and a capstone, typically Chemistry Capstone (CHEM 495). A capstone from another department may be considered.

ACS Tracks

Each of the ACS track options listed below requires the following Introductory Courses:

Introductory Courses:

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CHEM 101 may be waived for transfer students or students who add or change their major to Chemistry beyond their first year.

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The combination of Chem 121, Chem 121L, Chem 122 and Chem 122L OR Chem 221 and Chem 221L are pre-requisites for Chem 254 and Chem 254L.

³

Chem 121 is 3 credits, Chem 121L is 1 credit.  Chem 122 is 3 credits, Chem 122L is 1 credit.

Biochemistry Track

 Biological Track

Computational Track

Environmental Track 

Physical Science Track 

 Materials Science Track

Research-Focused Track

This track is intended to prepare students for all foundational areas in chemistry and is highly recommended for those who consider graduate school in chemistry.

Teacher Licensure

Through a partnership with the College of Education and Human Development, the Department of Teaching, Leadership & Professional Practice, students may seek secondary licensure in Chemistry. The following program of study must be completed:

I. Chemistry Coursework

1. Chemistry Courses required for a Chemistry degree (B.S. Chemistry or B.S. Chemistry-ACS), including level-II proficiency (two semesters) in a world language.

2. Essential studies coursework.

II. Admission to the Secondary Program i.e., completion of preadmission courses. See College of Education and Human Development for admission and licensing requirements. Including courses:

T&L 250 Introduction to Education

T&L 251 Understanding Individuals with Different Abilities

III. The program in Secondary Education (see Department of Teaching, Leadership & Professional Practice)

Chemistry majors seeking secondary licensure must have an advisor in both the Chemistry Department and the Department of Teaching, Leadership & Professional Practice.

Required 120 credits (36 of which must be numbered 300 or above, and 30 of which must be from a 4-year institution) including:

Major Requirements — 43 hours (Option A) or 39 hours (Option B) of Chemistry and Biochemistry including:

Option A. Physical Science Emphasis

I. Essential Studies Requirements (see University ES guidelines and course listings)

II. Chemistry required courses:

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Student may select to enroll in CHEM 221 Fundamentals of Chemistry - Concepts and CHEM 221L Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory in place of CHEM 121 and CHEM 121L.

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Student may select to enroll in CHEM 254 Inorganic Chemistry I and CHEM 254L Inorganic Chemistry I Laboratory in place of CHEM 122 and CHEM 122L.

 III. Requirements in other departments:

Option B. Biochemistry Emphasis

I. Essential Studies Requirements (see University ES guidelines and course listings)

II. Chemistry required courses:

III. Requirements in other departments:

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Students may choose one of the three courses to fulfil requirement.  If students select to take BIMD 302 General Microbiology Lecture they must also enroll in BIMD 302L General Microbiology Laboratory.

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If a student would like the option to change into the ACS track or the Physical Science Option at a later date, students should enroll in MATH 165 Calculus I.

Teacher Licensure

Through a partnership with the College of Education and Human Development, the Department of Teaching, Leadership & Professional Practice students may seek secondary licensure in Chemistry. The following program of study must be completed:

I. Chemistry Coursework

1. Chemistry Courses required for a Chemistry degree (B.S. Chemistry or B.S. Chemistry-ACS).
2. Essential Studies coursework.

II. Admission to the Secondary Program i.e., completion of preadmission courses. See College of Education and Human Development for admission and licensing requirements. Including courses:

T&L 250 Introduction to Education

T&L 251 Understanding Individuals with Different Abilities

III. The program in Secondary Education (see Department of Teaching, Leadership & Professional Practice ) 

Chemistry majors seeking secondary licensure must have an advisor in both the Chemistry  Department and the Department of Teaching, Leadership & Professional Practice.