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Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025

Chemistry Laboratory Science (B.S.)

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Student Learning Outcomes for Chemistry Laboratory Science major:

Students will be able to:

Recall and apply chemistry concepts to analytical problems.
Effectively conduct a procedure for analyzing a chemical sample in accordance with accepted safety standards.
Effectively communicate chemical/biochemical information through written and oral means.
Develop skills in working as a member of a team.

The Chemistry Laboratory Sciences major requires:

CH 105 - NPS Fundamentals of Chemistry: Introduction to Molecular Science 4.00 credits.
CH 113 - Organic Chemistry I 4.00 credits.
CH 201 - Laboratory Methods in Chemistry 2.00 credits.
CH 213 - Organic Chemistry II 3.00 credits.
CH 214 - Chemical Instrumentation 4.00 credits.
CH 216 - Synthesis Lab 2.00 credits.
CH 242 - Physical Inorganic Chemistry 3.00 credits.
CH 343 - Physical Chemistry I 4.00 credits.
CH 395 - Chemistry Seminar I 1.00 credit.
CH 396 - Chemistry Seminar II 1.00 credit.
CH 414 - Advanced Instrumental Analysis 2.00 credits.
CH 455 - Integrated Chemistry Laboratory I 2.00 credits.
CH 472 - Internship in Chemistry Variable credit.
One additional Chemistry elective
BIO 111 - Molecules, Cells, & Animal Systems 4.00 credits.
MA 121 - MA Calculus I 4.00 credits.
PHY 201 - College Physics I 4.00 credits.

First Year Suggested Courses:

FYS 100 - First-Year Seminar 4.00 credits.
EN 100 - PLE First Year Writing 4.00 credits.
CH 105 - NPS Fundamentals of Chemistry: Introduction to Molecular Science 4.00 credits.
CH 113 - Organic Chemistry I 4.00 credits.
BIO 111 - Molecules, Cells, & Animal Systems 4.00 credits.
MA 121 - MA Calculus I 4.00 credits. (preference in spring semester)
Two Core courses (8 credits total)

Notes:

CH 414 is offered every other year and is taken in either the junior or senior year.