Department of Chemistry
Chemistry: BA Degree (120 Hours); BA Degree with Secondary Teaching Licensure (120
Hours); BS Degree (120 Hours), BS with Biochemistry Option (120 Hours)
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
http://chemistry.uncc.edu/
Academic Plan of Study
Program Summary:
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Declaring the Major: minimum GPA of 2.0; no pre-requisite courses; change of major form accepted
year-round; advising session recommended to declare the major
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Advising (major): completed by your chemistry faculty advisor (please refer to your 49er Banner
account to find your advisor); required during pre-registration every semester.
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Advising (General Education): by chemistry faculty advisor and CLAS Advising Center.
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Minimum GPA: Must achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater and a minimum GPA of 2.0 in the
major in order to graduate.
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Teacher Licensure: Yes (BA degree with a minor in secondary education)
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Night Classes Available: NO (degree cannot be completed at night only)
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Weekend Classes Available: NO
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Other information: undergraduate research opportunities; honors; early entry to MS Program
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Contact Person: Dr. Kathryn S. Asala, Undergraduate Coordinator, Burson 220, kasala@uncc.edu
Program Requirements:
The Department of Chemistry offers two BS degree programs approved by the American Chemical
Society (ACS) and two non-ACS-certified BS degree programs, which provide the background necessary
for a career in industry or for graduate studies in chemistry and related fields. In addition, a BA degree in
chemistry is available for students who plan to pursue a career in chemical industry, secondary education,
or professional studies in areas such as pharmacy and optometry. Degree requirements for the BS, BA,
and BS + MS degree programs are available online. A minimum chemistry GPA of 2.0 is required in the
BS and BA degree programs. The BS degree is very structured and the BA degree is relatively structured.
Credit Hours
Chemistry
• Hours depend on degree and concentration.
• Required courses in the major will count towards university General
Education requirements for Natural Sciences, Oral Communications
and Writing Intensive in the Major requirement. Required courses in
the related work will count towards university General Education
requirements for Mathematics.
General
21-24 hours
• Hours do not include those requirements which are satisfied within the
Education*
major.
• Transfer students with an associate’s degree are exempt from most
General Education, but must complete Writing Intensive in the Major
requirement.
Related
14-20 hours
• Mathematics and Physics courses
Work
• May be satisfied by a second major or a minor. Consult with an
advisor.
Foreign
0-8 hours
• Must demonstrate competence at the 1202 level in a language in a nonLanguage
Roman alphabet; competence can be demonstrated by transfer courses,
placement exam, or courses at UNC Charlotte.
Electives
20-53 hours
• As needed to complete 120 hours total.
* The standard General Education requirements consist of 43 credit hours. However, in virtually all cases students
take courses that are required for the major or related work in the major that also fulfill Gen Ed requirements. This
block therefore lists Gen Ed hours students will have to take in addition to the required courses in the major.
32-48 hours
Rev. November 2011
Suggested Plan of Study: B.A. in Chemistry
Note: The schedule outlined below provides one possible route for completing the B.A. degree in Chemistry in four
years; students may tailor the sample schedule to meet their needs. Students should consult with their academic
advisor every semester to discuss progress towards obtaining their degree.
FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall semester (14 – 16 credit hours)
Course
CHEM 1251 + 1251L: Principles of Chemistry I a
MATH 1241: Calculus I a
Credits
4
3
ENGL 1101 or 1103
Foreign language 1201 (or LBST ____)
Elective (if needed)
3
4 (3)
(3)
Spring semester (14 – 16 credit hours)
Course
CHEM 1252 + 1252L: Principles of Chemistry II a
Credits
4
Prerequisites
None
MATH 1103 or score on math
placement test
1103 is based on placement test
Prerequisites
CHEM 1251 + 1251L with grade of C
or better
MATH 1241 with C or better
ENGL 1101
Foreign language 1201 or placement test
MATH 1242: Calculus II a
3
ENGL 1102 or LBST _____
3
Foreign language 1202 (or Social science)
4 (3)
Elective (if needed)
(3)
a
Major and related work requirements that also satisfy General Education requirements.
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall semester (14 – 17 credit hours)
Course
CHEM 2131 + 2131L: Organic Chemistry I
Credits
4
PHYS 1101 + 1101L: Introductory Physics I
LBST _____
Social science or elective
Elective (if needed)
4
3
3
3
Spring semester (14 credit hours)
Course
CHEM 2132 + 2132L: Organic Chemistry II
Credits
4
PHYS 1102 + 1102L: Introductory Physics II
4
LBST _____
LBST _____ or elective
3
3
JUNIOR YEAR
Fall semester (16 credit hours)
Course
CHEM 3111: Quantitative analysis
Credits
4
LBST _____ or elective
Second course with W designation
Elective
Elective
3
3
3
3
Prerequisites
CHEM 1251, 1251L, 1252, and 1252L
with grades of C or better
Prerequisites
CHEM 2131 + 2131L with grade of C
or better
PHYS 1101 + 1101L with grade of C or
better
Prerequisites
CHEM 1252 + 1252L with grade of C
or better
Rev. November 2011
Spring semester (16 credit hours)
Course
CHEM 2141: Survey of Physical Chemistry (Spring only)
Credits
3
CHEM 3695: Seminar (W) a
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
1
3
3
3
3
SENIOR YEAR
Fall semester (16 credit hours)
Course
CHEM 4165: Principles of Biochemistry I or other chemistry
elective
CHEM 4695: Chemistry Seminar I (W, O) a
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Prerequisites
CHEM 1252 + 1252L with grade of C
or better; MATH 1241, PHYS 1101
Credits
3
Prerequisites
CHEM 2132 with grade of C or better
1
3
3
3
3
CHEM 3695
Spring semester (16 credit hours)
Course
Credits
Prerequisites
CHEM 2125: Inorganic Chemistry (Spring only)
3
CHEM 1252 with grade of C or better
CHEM 4696: Chemistry Seminar II (W, O) a
1
CHEM 4695: Chemistry Seminar I
Elective
3
Elective
3
Elective
3
Elective
3
a
Major and related work requirements that also satisfy General Education requirements.
ADVISING RESOURCES:
•
http://gened.uncc.edu is the definitive source for General Education requirements for ALL students
•
http://advising.uncc.edu is the central University source of information on advising
•
http://catalog.uncc.edu is the official Undergraduate Catalog
•
http://clas.uncc.edu/Advising-News is the advising web page for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
•
http://advisingcenter.uncc.edu is the web page for the University Advising Center
Rev. November 2011
Suggested Plan of Study: B.S. in Chemistry
Note: The schedule outlined below provides one possible route for completing the B.S. degree in Chemistry in four
years; students may tailor the sample schedule to meet their needs. Students should consult with their academic
advisor every semester to discuss progress towards obtaining their degree.
FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall semester (14 – 16 credit hours)
Course
CHEM 1251 + 1251L: Principles of Chemistry I a
MATH 1241: Calculus I a
Credits
4
3
ENGL 1101 or 1103
Foreign language 1201 (or LBST 110X)
Elective (if needed)
3
4 (3)
3
Spring semester (14 – 16 credit hours)
Course
CHEM 1252 + 1252L: Principles of Chemistry II a
Credits
4
Prerequisites
None
MATH 1103 or score on math
placement test
1103 is based on placement test
Prerequisites
CHEM 1251 + 1251L with grade of C
or better
MATH 1241 with grade of C or better
ENGL 1101
Foreign language 1201 or placement test
MATH 1242: Calculus II a
3
ENGL 1102 or LBST _____
3
Foreign language 1202 (or social science)
4 (3)
Maybe an elective, depending on credits above
(3)
a
Major and related work requirements that also satisfy General Education requirements.
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall semester (14 – 17 credit hours)
Course
CHEM 2131 + 2131L: Organic Chemistry I
Credits
4
PHYS 2101 + 2101L: Introductory Physics I
4
LBST _____
Social science or elective
Maybe an elective
3
3
3
Spring semester (14 credit hours)
Course
CHEM 2132 + 2132L: Organic Chemistry II
Credits
4
PHYS 2102 + 2102L: Introductory Physics II
4
MATH (2241, 2242, 2164, 2171, or STAT 3128)
LBST _____
3
3
JUNIOR YEAR
Fall semester (16 credit hours)
Course
CHEM 3111: Quantitative analysis
Credits
4
CHEM 3141 + 3141L: Physical Chemistry I (Fall only)
4
CHEM 4900: Directed Undergraduate Research
LBST _____ or elective
Second course with W designation
2
3
3
Prerequisites
CHEM 1251, 1251L, 1252, and 1252L
with grades of C or better
MATH 1241 with grade of C or better;
pre- or co-req of MATH 1242
Prerequisites
CHEM 2131 + 2131L with grade of C
or better
PHYS 2101 + 2101L and MATH 1242
with grade of C or better
Check for specific course prereq
Prerequisites
CHEM 1252 + 1252L with grade of C
or better
CHEM 1252 + 1252L with grade of C
or better; MATH 1241 and 1242;
PHYS 2102 and 2102L; co- or pre-req
of Upper-level MATH
Consent of the research advisor
Rev. November 2011
Spring semester (15 – 16 credit hours)
Course
CHEM 3142 + 3142L: Physical Chemistry II (Spring only)
Credits
4
CHEM 3695: Seminar (W) a
CHEM 4900: Directed Undergraduate Research
MATH (2241, 2242, 2164, 2171, or STAT 3128)
LBST ____ or elective
Elective
1
1–2
3
3
3
SENIOR YEAR
Fall semester (14 – 15 credit hours)
Course
*CHEM 4165: Principles of Biochemistry I and CHEM
4165L: Biochem lab (optional)
CHEM 4121: Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (Fall only)
Credits
3–4
Prerequisites
CHEM 2132 with grade of C or better
4
CHEM 4695: Chemistry Seminar I (W, O) a
CHEM 4900 or elective
Elective
1
3
3
CHEM 3142 + 3142L with grade of C
or better
CHEM 3695
Spring semester (16 credit hours)
Course
CHEM 4111: Instrumental Analysis (Spring only)
Credits
4
CHEM 4133: Methods of Organic Structure Detm.
2
Prerequisites
CHEM 3141 + 3141L with grade of C
or better; MATH 1241 and 1242;
PHYS 2102 and 2102L; co- or pre-req
of Upper-level MATH
Consent of research advisor
Check for specific course prereq
Prerequisites
CHEM 3111, 3141, and 3141L, all
with grade of C or better
CHEM 2132 + 2132L with grade of C
or better
CHEM 4695
CHEM 4696: Chemistry Seminar II (W, O) a
1
CHEM 4900 or elective
3
One or more electives
3 or 6
*Students who wish to pursue the non-certified B.S. degree (minimum of 45 semester hours in chemistry) replace
CHEM 4165 with a minimum of two credit hours of 4000-level chemistry courses that must be approved by the
Department.
a
Major and related work requirements that also satisfy General Education requirements.
ADVISING RESOURCES:
•
http://gened.uncc.edu is the definitive source for General Education requirements for ALL students
•
http://advising.uncc.edu is the central University source of information on advising
•
http://catalog.uncc.edu is the official Undergraduate Catalog
•
http://clas.uncc.edu/Advising-News is the advising web page for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
•
http://advisingcenter.uncc.edu is the web page for the University Advising Center
Rev. November 2011
Suggested Plan of Study: B.S. in Chemistry with Biochemistry Option
Note: The schedule outlined below provides one possible route for completing the B.S. degree in Chemistry with
Biochemistry Option in four years; students may tailor the sample schedule to meet their needs. Students should
consult with their academic advisor every semester to discuss progress towards obtaining their degree.
FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall semester (14 – 16 credit hours)
Course
CHEM 1251 + 1251L: Principles of Chemistry I a
MATH 1241: Calculus I a
ENGL 1101 or 1103
Foreign language 1201 (or LBST 110X)
Elective (if needed)
Spring semester (14 – 16 credit hours)
Course
CHEM 1252 + 1252L: Principles of Chemistry II a
Credits
4
3
3
4 (3)
3
Credits
4
Prerequisites
None
MATH 1103 or score on math
placement test
1103 is based on placement test
Prerequisites
CHEM 1251 + 1251L with grade of C
or better
MATH 1241 with grade of C or better
ENGL 1101
Foreign language 1201 or placement test
MATH 1242: Calculus II a
3
ENGL 1102 or LBST _____
3
Foreign language 1202 (or social science)
4 (3)
Maybe an elective, depending on credits above
(3)
a
Major and related work requirements that also satisfy General Education requirements.
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Fall semester (14 – 17 credit hours)
Course
CHEM 2131 + 2131L: Organic Chemistry I
Credits
4
PHYS 2101 + 2101L: Introductory Physics I
4
LBST _____
Social science or elective
Maybe an elective
3
3
3
Spring semester (14 credit hours)
Course
CHEM 2132 + 2132L: Organic Chemistry II
Credits
4
PHYS 2102 + 2102L: Introductory Physics II
4
MATH (2241, 2242, 2164, 2171, or STAT 3128)
LBST _____
3
3
JUNIOR YEAR
Fall semester (16 credit hours)
Course
CHEM 3111: Quantitative analysis
Credits
4
CHEM 3141 + 3141L: Physical Chemistry I (Fall only)
4
CHEM 4900: Directed Undergraduate Research
BIOL 2120: General Biology I (recommended, not required)
LBST _____ or elective
2
3
3
Prerequisites
CHEM 1251, 1251L, 1252, and 1252L
with grade of C or better
MATH 1241 with grade of C or better;
pre- or co-req of MATH 1242
Prerequisites
CHEM 2131 + 2131L with grade of C
or better
PHYS 2101 + 2101L and MATH 1242
with grade of C or better
Check for specific course prereq
Prerequisites
CHEM 1252 + 1252L with grade of C
or better
CHEM 1252 + 1252L with grade of C
or better; MATH 1241 and 1242;
PHYS 2102 and 2102L; co- or pre-req
of Upper-level MATH
Consent of the research advisor
Rev. November 2011
Spring semester (15 – 16 credit hours)
Course
CHEM 3142 + 3142L: Physical Chemistry II (Spring only)
CHEM 3695: Seminar (W) a
CHEM 4900: Directed Undergraduate Research
MATH (2241, 2242, 2164, 2171, or STAT 3128)
BIOL 2130 + 2130L: General Biology II (recommended, not
required)
SENIOR YEAR
Fall semester (15 credit hours)
Course
CHEM 4165 + 4165L: Principles of Biochemistry I
Credits
4
1
1–2
3
5
Credits
4
*CHEM 4121: Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (Fall only)
4
CHEM 4695: Chemistry Seminar I (W, O) a
BIOL 3111: Cell Biology (recommended, not required)
1
3
CHEM 4900 or elective
2–3
Prerequisites
CHEM 3141 + 3141L with grade of C
or better; MATH 1241 and 1242;
PHYS 2102 and 2102L; co- or pre-req
of Upper-level MATH
Consent of research advisor
Check for specific course prereq
BIOL 2120
Prerequisites
CHEM 2132 + 2132L with grade of C
or better
CHEM 3142 + 3142L with grade of C
or better
CHEM 3695
BIOL 2130 + 2130L; pre- or co-req
CHEM 2131 + 2131L
Spring semester (16 credit hours)
Course
Credits
Prerequisites
CHEM 4111: Instrumental Analysis or
4
Check for specific course prerequisites
CHEM 4171: Biochemical Instrumentation
(both courses are Spring only)
CHEM 4166: Principles of Biochemistry II (Spring only)
3
CHEM 4165 with grade of C or better
CHEM 4696: Chemistry Seminar II (W, O) a
1
CHEM 4695: Chemistry Seminar I
CHEM 4900 or elective
2
LBST ____ or elective
3
Second course with W designation
3
*Students who wish to pursue the non-ACS certified B.S. Chemistry with Biochemistry Option degree (minimum of
44 semester hours in chemistry) can omit CHEM 4121.
a
Major and related work requirements that also satisfy General Education requirements.
ADVISING RESOURCES:
•
http://gened.uncc.edu is the definitive source for General Education requirements for ALL students
•
http://advising.uncc.edu is the central University source of information on advising
•
http://catalog.uncc.edu is the official Undergraduate Catalog
•
http://clas.uncc.edu/Advising-News is the advising web page for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
•
http://advisingcenter.uncc.edu is the web page for the University Advising Center
Rev. November 2011