Chemistry (B.S.)

All Chemistry majors must take:

• CH 105 - NPS Fundamentals of Chemistry: Introduction to Molecular Science
• CH 113 - Organic Chemistry I
• CH 114 - Organic Chemistry II
• CH 201 - Laboratory Methods in Chemistry
• CH 214 - Chemical Instrumentation
• CH 242 - Physical Inorganic Chemistry
• CH 343 - Atoms and Molecules
• CH 361 - Chemistry Seminar I
• CH 362 - Chemistry Seminar II
• MA 121 - MA Calculus I
• MA 122 - Calculus II
• PHY 200 - College Physics I
• PHY 201 - College Physics II

American Chemical Society (ACS) concentration

The American Chemical Society (ACS) concentration prepares the student for graduate school or for a career in industrial or government laboratories. The ACS-approved curriculum requires:

• CH 323 - Biochemistry I
• CH 324 - Biochemistry II
• CH 326 - Techniques of Biochemistry I
• CH 344 - Physical Chemistry of Matter
• CH 344L - Physical Chemistry of Matter Laboratory
• CH 355 - Integrated Chemistry Laboratory I
• CH 356 - Integrated Chemistry Laboratory II
• CH 461 - Chemistry Seminar III
• CH 462 - Chemistry Seminar IV
• BIO 111 - Molecules, Cells, and Animal Systems
• BIO 112 - Principles of Evolution, Ecology, and Diversity of Life (recommended for Pre-Med students only)

Chemistry Management option

The Chemistry Management option is preparation for sales or management positions in chemical and related industries. The chemistry management curriculum requires:

• CH 323 - Biochemistry I

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• CH 326 - Techniques of Biochemistry I or
• CH 355 - Integrated Chemistry Laboratory I

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• CH 461 - Chemistry Seminar III
• CH 462 - Chemistry Seminar IV
• One additional Chemistry course
• BIO 111 - Molecules, Cells, and Animal Systems
• AC 101 - Introduction to Accounting
• BA 215 - Principles of Marketing
• BA 265 - Management and Organizational Behavior
• BA 325 - Corporate Finance
• BA 330 - Legal Environment of Business
• BA 466 - Operations and Production Management
• EC 101 - Principles of Macroeconomics

Chemical Physics curriculum

The Chemical Physics curriculum is a foundation for work at the interface between chemistry and physics. This curriculum requires:

• CH 344 - Physical Chemistry of Matter
• CH 344L - Physical Chemistry of Matter Laboratory
• CH 355 - Integrated Chemistry Laboratory I
• CH 356 - Integrated Chemistry Laboratory II
• CH 461 - Chemistry Seminar III
• CH 462 - Chemistry Seminar IV
• MA 222 - Calculus III
• PHY 202 - College Physics III

Forensic Science curriculum

The Forensic Science curriculum introduces students to the field of forensic science, preparing them for graduate school or for a career in the laboratory. The track provides a solid background in chemistry, along with some additional courses that would be of benefit for someone interested in pursuing a career in forensic science. The Forensic Science curriculum requires:

• CH 109 - NPS Introduction to Forensic Science
• CH 110 - Forensic Science Laboratory
• CH 323 - Biochemistry I
• CH 326 - Techniques of Biochemistry I
• CH 355 - Integrated Chemistry Laboratory I
• CH 356 - Integrated Chemistry Laboratory II
• CH 414 - Advanced Instrumental Analysis
• AN 363 - Forensic Anthropology
• BIO 111 - Molecules, Cells, and Animal Systems
• BIO 112 - Principles of Evolution, Ecology, and Diversity of Life
• BIO 211 - Genetics
• MA 251 - MA Probability and Statistics
• SO 216 - Introduction to the American Criminal Justice System