Chemistry (B.A.)
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, College of Science and Technology
Effective: Fall 2018
As per PRP3604: All students earning a first baccalaureate degree will take at least 30 of their last 45 credits at Bloomsburg University, no more credits are required than the 30 credits. All first baccalaureate students will take at least 50% of credits required for the Major from a PASSHE university. Bloomsburg University may require up to a maximum of 50% of the Major credits. Program exceptions to the policy are to be approved by the Office of the Chancellor.
Chemistry Core Courses:
CHEM.115 Chemistry for the Sciences 1
CHEM.116 Chemistry for the Sciences 2
CHEM.231 Organic Chemistry 1
CHEM.232 Organic Chemistry 2
CHEM.251 Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM.321 Analytical Chemistry
CHEM.361 Physical Chemistry 1
MATH.125 Calculus 1
MATH.126 Calculus 2
MATH.225 Calculus 3
PHYSICS.211 General Physics 1
PHYSICS.212 General Physics 2
B.A. CHEMISTRY
In addition to the general education requirements of the university and the Chemistry Core, the following courses are required:
Restricted Chemistry Electives (6-8 Credits) choose one of the following courses:
CHEM.322 Instrumental Analytical Chemistry
CHEM.341 Biochemistry 1
CHEM.362 Physical Chemistry 2
CHEM.452 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM.475 The Chemistry Curriculum and the Teaching Laboratory
Students seeking Secondary Education Certification in Chemistry must declare majors in both Chemistry (BA) and Secondary Education (Chemistry) and complete the full Chemistry (BA) course sequence as well as the Secondary Education Professional Course and Certification requirements. Students must consult their advisers in both departments each semester regarding course selection and other certification requirements.