Wilkes University College of Arts and Sciences 39 courses 121 total credits
The Chemistry curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive background in the fundamentals of the science, and to contribute to the general education of the student. Graduates with a B.S. degree may find industrial or government employment or continue advanced studies in a graduate or professional school. The B.A. degree is available for students who desire additional flexibility to prepare for a career in secondary education, the health professions (such as medicine or dentistry),law, business, engineering, computer science, or other related fields. The B.A. program in Chemistry include specific concentrations that allow students to have a solid, fundamental background in Chemistry in combination with disciplines such as Art, Business, Computer Science, Education, Environmental Sciences, Forensic Science, Mathematics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Pre-Medical Studies. The ultimate goal is to create a curriculum that is easily adapted to the ever-changing challenges of modern society and of multidisciplinary academic endeavors. The Wilkes Chemistry program is approved by the American Chemical Society for the professional training of chemists. Students who complete the B.S. program are certified for membership eligibility in the Society at graduation. The B.A. program in Chemistry may be approved, dependent upon the studentβs choice of chemistry courses. In all cases, students will choose specific courses in a concentration after consultation with departmental advisers.
| Total Credits | 121 credits |
First Semester
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHM 113 | Elements and Compounds Lab | 1 |
| CHM 115 | Elements and Compounds | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Composition | 4 |
| FYF 101 | First-Year Foundations | 3 |
| MTH 111 | Calculus I | 4 |
| Total First Semester | 15 credits | |
Second Semester
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHM 114 | The Chemical Reaction Lab | 1 |
| CHM 116 | The Chemical Reaction | 3 |
| CHM 190 | Freshmen Seminar | 1 |
| MTH 112 | Calculus II | 4 |
| CS 125 | Fundamentals of Programming/WGS | 4 |
| HST 101 | The Historical Foundations of The Modern World | 3 |
| Total Second Semester | 16 credits | |
Third Semester
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHM 231 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM 233 | Organic Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| PHY 201 | General Physics I | 3 |
| PHY 204 | General Physics I Lab | 1 |
| MTH 212 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| PHL 101 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| Total Third Semester | 15 credits | |
Fourth Semester
Also required: Area III requirement or free elective (3 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHM 232 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM 234 | Organic Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| CHM 246 | Analytical Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| CHM 248 | Analytical Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM 291 | Ethical Responsibilities in Modern Science | 1 |
| PHY 202 | General Physics II | 3 |
| PHY 205 | General Physics II Lab | 1 |
| Total Fourth Semester | 16 credits | |
Fifth Semester
Also required: Area III or Area IV requirement (3 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHM 341 | Instrumental Methods for Chemical Analysis | 3 |
| CHM 343 | Instrumental Methods for Chemical Analysis Lab | 1 |
| CHM 351 | Physical Chemistry: Quantum and Spectroscopy | 3 |
| CHM 353 | Physical Chemistry: Quantum and Spectroscopy Lab | 1 |
| MTH 211 | Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations | 4 |
| Total Fifth Semester | 14 credits | |
Sixth Semester
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHM 322 | Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHM 352 | Physical Chemistry: Kinetics and Thermodynamics | 3 |
| CHM 354 | Physical Chemistry: Kinetics and Thermodynamics Lab | 1 |
| CHM 365 | Medical Biochemistry | 4 |
| CHM 390 | Junior Seminar | 1 |
| ENG 120 | Introduction to Literature and Culture | 3 |
| Total Sixth Semester | 15 credits | |
Seventh Semester
Major Elective Credits: 3 *. Area III or Area IV requirement (3 credits) Free Electives (6 credits)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHM 363 | Biochemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| CHM 391 | Senior Research I | 2 |
| Total Seventh Semester | 15 credits | |
Eighth Semester
Major Elective Credits: 3 *. Area III requirement or free elective (3 credits) Free Electives (6 credits)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHM 323 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| CHM 392 | Senior Research II | 2 |
| Total Eighth Semester | 15 credits | |
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