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Chemistry BSCHEM



Overview

This program is designed for the student who intends to become a professional chemist. The curriculum for this degree consists of a selection of rigorous chemistry courses as well as supporting courses in related areas of physical science and mathematics. This curriculum meets the standards set for certification by the American Chemical Society.

Double Dawgs

This major is part of a Double Dawgs pathway: Chemistry BSChem/Public Health MPH(Epidemiology)(non-thesis) For more information, go to doubledawgs.uga.edu

Contact

Alexandria Brock abrock1@uga.edu 706-542-4220

Four-Year Program of Study

Four-Year Program of Study

The following program of study provides a path for students to complete this degree program in four years.

Fall Year 1
CHEM 1411  General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers I 3
    AND  CHEM 1411L  General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory I 1
ENGL 1101  English Composition I 3
FYOS 1001  First-Year Odyssey Seminar 1
MATH 2250  Calculus I for Science and Engineering 4

UGA Core Requirement

Spring Year 1
BIOL 1107  Principles of Biology I 3
    AND  BIOL 1107L  Principles of Biology I Laboratory 1
CHEM 1412  General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers II 3
    AND  CHEM 1412L  General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory II 1
ENGL 1102  English Composition II 3
MATH 2260  Calculus II for Science and Engineering 4

UGA Core Requirement

Summer Year 1

N/A

Fall Year 2
CHEM 2411  Advanced Organic Chemistry I 3
    AND  CHEM 2411L  Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 1
MATH 2270  Calculus III for Science and Mathematics 4
PHYS 1211-1211L  Principles of Physics for Scientists and Engineers-Mechanics, Waves, Thermodynamics 4

UGA Core Requirement

Spring Year 2
CHEM 2300  Quantitative Analytical Chemistry 3
    AND  CHEM 2300L  Quantitative Analytical Chemistry Laboratory 1
CHEM 2412  Advanced Organic Chemistry II 3
    AND  CHEM 2412L  Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory II 1

Franklin College Requirement

PHYS 1212-1212L  Principles of Physics for Scientists and Engineers-Electricity and Magnetism, Optics, Modern Physics 4
Summer Year 2

N/A

Fall Year 3
CHEM 3211  Modern Physical Chemistry I 3
CHEM 3300  Modern Instrumental Methods of Analysis 3
CHEM 4960R  Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research I 1-6

Franklin College Requirement

UGA Core Requirement

Spring Year 3
BCMB 4010/6010  Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I 4
CHEM 3212  Modern Physical Chemistry II 3
CHEM 3400  Modern Inorganic Chemistry 3
CHEM 4970R  Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research II 1-6

General Elective

Summer Year 3

N/A

Fall Year 4
CHEM 3511-3511L  Experimental Methods I 3
CHEM 3550W  Scientific Oral and Written Communication 1-3
CHEM 4980R  Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research III 1-6

General Elective

General Elective

Spring Year 4
CHEM 3512-3512L  Experimental Methods II 3
CHEM 4990R  Undergraduate Research Thesis (or Final Project) 1-6

CHEM Special Topics

General Elective

General Elective

Summer Year 4

N/A

University-Wide Requirements

Link: University-wide Requirements