Chemistry

Major Requirements

Major: Chemistry

Degree Type: B.A. or B.S.
Minimum Degree Credits to Graduate: 122

University Degree Requirements

  1. Satisfactory completion of all requirements of the curriculum in which one is enrolled.
  2. Earn a minimum total of 120 credits in approved coursework.  Some academic programs exceed this minimum.
  3. Satisfactory completion of the general education requirements as specified by the university.
  4. A minimum institutional GPA of 2.00 based on work taken at NDSU.
  5. At least 30 credits must be NDSU resident credits.  Resident credits include credits registered and paid for at NDSU.
  6. At least 36 credits presented for graduation must be in courses numbered 300 or higher.
  7. Students presenting transfer credit must meet the NDSU residence credits and the minimum upper level credit. Of the 30 credits earned in residence, a minimum of 15 semester credits must be in courses numbered 300 or above, and 15 semester credits must be in the student’s curricula for their declared major.

For complete information, please refer to the Degree and Graduation Requirements section of this Bulletin.

University General Education Requirements

A list of university approved general education courses and administrative policies are available here.

Category C: Communication12
ENGL 110
College Composition I
ENGL 120
College Composition II
COMM 110
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Upper Division Writing †
Category R: Quantitative Reasoning †3
Category S: Science and Technology †10
Category A: Humanities and Fine Arts †6
Category B: Social and Behavioral Sciences †6
Category W: Wellness †2
Category D: Cultural Diversity *†
Category G: Global Perspectives *†
Total Credits39
*

Courses for category D & G are satisfied by completing D & G designated courses in another general education category.

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General education courses may be used to satisfy requirements for both general education and the major, minor, and program emphases, where applicable. Students should carefully review major requirements to determine if specific courses can also satisfy these general education categories.

Major Requirements

Except for courses offered only as pass/fail grading, no course may be taken Pass/Fail.

Chemistry Core Requirements
Select one from the following:4
CHEM 121
& 121L
General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry I Laboratory
CHEM 150
& CHEM 160
Principles of Chemistry I
and Principles of Chemistry Laboratory I
Select one from the following:4
CHEM 122
& 122L
General Chemistry II
and General Chemistry II Laboratory
CHEM 151
& CHEM 161
Principles of Chemistry II
and Principles of Chemistry Laboratory II
CHEM 341Organic Chemistry I3
CHEM 342Organic Chemistry II3
CHEM 353Majors Organic Chemistry Laboratory I1
CHEM 354Majors Organic Chemistry Laboratory II2
CHEM 364Physical Chemistry I3
CHEM 365Physical Chemistry II3
CHEM 380Chemistry Junior Seminar1
CHEM 431
& 431L		Analytical Chemistry I
and Analytical Chemistry I Laboratory		5
CHEM 471Physical Chemistry Laboratory (Not required for Pre-professional and Chemistry Education options.)2
BIOC 460Foundations of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I 13
BIOC 460L1
CHEM 491Seminar2
ENGL 321Writing in the Technical Professions3
or ENGL 324 Writing in the Sciences
MATH 128Introduction to Linear Algebra1
MATH 165Calculus I4
MATH 166Calculus II4
MATH 259Multivariate Calculus3
PHYS 251
& 251L		University Physics I
and University Physics I Laboratory		5
PHYS 252
& 252L		University Physics II
and University Physics II Laboratory		5
Program Option
Select one of the five options listed below to complete the major.13-35
Total Credits75-97

Option 1: ACS Certified Chemistry

CHEM 425
& CHEM 429		Inorganic Chemistry I
and Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory 1		6
CHEM 432
& 432L		Analytical Chemistry II
and Analytical Chemistry II Laboratory 1		4
MATH 266Introduction to Differential Equations3
Total Credits13

Option 2: ACS Certified w/Biochemistry Option

BIOC 461Foundations of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II 13
BIOC 473Methods of Biochemical Research 14
BIOC 474Methods of Recombinant DNA Technology4
BIOL 150
& 150L		General Biology I
and General Biology I Laboratory		4
CHEM 425
& CHEM 429		Inorganic Chemistry I
and Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory 1		6
MATH 266Introduction to Differential Equations3
MICR 350
& 350L		General Microbiology
and General Microbiology Lab		5
Select 6 credits of the following (Biology):6
BIOL 315
& 315L
Genetics
and Genetics Laboratory
MICR 352
Critical Skills in Microbiology
BIOL 370
Cell Biology
Total Credits35

Option 3: Coating & Polymeric Materials

CHEM 425
& CHEM 429		Inorganic Chemistry I
and Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory 1		6
CHEM 471Physical Chemistry Laboratory2
CHEM 432
& 432L		Analytical Chemistry II
and Analytical Chemistry II Laboratory 1		4
CPM 473Polymer Synthesis3
CPM 474
& CPM 484		Applied Polymer Science
and Coatings I Laboratory		5
CPM 475
& CPM 485		Coatings' Materials Science
and Coatings II Laboratory		5
MATH 266Introduction to Differential Equations3
Total Credits28

Option 4: Pre-Professional Option

BIOL 150
& 150L		General Biology I
and General Biology I Laboratory		4
BIOL 220
& 220L		Human Anatomy and Physiology I
and Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory		4
BIOL 221
& 221L		Human Anatomy and Physiology II
and Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory		4
CHEM 425Inorganic Chemistry I 13
MATH 266Introduction to Differential Equations3
or STAT 330 Introductory Statistics
MICR 350
& 350L		General Microbiology
and General Microbiology Lab		5
Total Credits23

Option 5: Chemistry Pre-Education

Application must be made to the School of Education in order to obtain a teaching degree.

BIOL 150
& 150L		General Biology I
and General Biology I Laboratory		4
CHEM 425Inorganic Chemistry I 13
EDUC 321Introduction to Teaching3
EDUC 322Educational Psychology3
MATH 266Introduction to Differential Equations3
or STAT 330 Introductory Statistics
PHYS Elective 3
Recommended for Education Option
BIOL 151
& 151L		General Biology II
and General Biology II Laboratory		4
GEOL 105
& 105L		Physical Geology
and Physical Geology Lab		4
Total Credits27

Program Notes:

  • Except for courses offered only as pass/fail grading, no course may be taken Pass/Fail.

Accelerated Program Notes:

  • This major is eligible as an accelerated program for the student to earn a B.S./B.A. in Chemistry and a M.S. in Chemistry. Students may complete either a thesis or non-thesis option in the master's program.
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Students in the accelerated program may substitute the 600 level course equivalent to use in both the undergraduate and graduate degree programs. No more than 15 credits of 600 level coursework can apply to the undergraduate degree program.

Minor Requirements

Required Courses
CHEM 121General Chemistry I3
CHEM 121LGeneral Chemistry I Laboratory1
CHEM 122General Chemistry II3
CHEM 122LGeneral Chemistry II Laboratory1
Electives11
300-400 level courses in chemistry, biochemistry, or coatings & polymeric materials; one lab course required.
Total Credits19

Minor Requirements and Notes

  • A minimum of 8 credits must be taken at NDSU.