Chemistry, B.S.

A chemistry degree is highly regarded among technical degrees offered nationwide and is strong preparation for immediate careers in industry, government, education. Graduate and professional schools are also options considered by most chemistry majors. Types of future study or employment could include regulatory affairs, quality control, forensic science, environmental compliance, chemical information, materials science, personal care products, oil and petroleum industries, and medicinal chemistry.

Program Requirements

Bethel Core

BIBL 215	Old Testament Literature	3
BIBL 216	New Testament Literature	3
CHEM 163	General Chemistry I	4
COMM 171	Speech Communication	3
ENGL 101	Written Communication II	3
ENGL 102	Written Communication III	3
	Art/Drama/Music	3
	Foreign Language (two semesters)	6
	OR
	1 semester at 200 (Intermediate) level	3
HIST	History Elective	3
KINE 252	Fitness/Wellness	1
KINE 117	On the Ball Training	1
	OR
KINE 124	Aerobics	1
	OR
KINE 128	Physical Fitness	1
	OR
KINE 135	Weight Training	1
LIT	Literature	3
MATH 131	Calculus I	4
PHIL 250	Introduction to Philosophy	3
PHIL 452	Senior Experience	1
PSYC 182	General Psychology	3
SOC 151	Principles of Sociology	3
THEO 110	Exploring the Christian Faith	3
Total Credit Hours:		50-53

Content Courses

CHEM 164	General Chemistry II	4
CHEM 261	Organic Chemistry I	4
CHEM 262	Organic Chemistry II	4
CHEM 280	Analytical Chemistry	4
CHEM 460	Biochemistry	4
CHEM 461	Physical Chemistry I	3
PHYS 301	Quantum Physics	4
NS 200	Science & Faith Seminar	1
NS 333	Scientific Research Methods	2
Total Credit Hours:		30

Cognates and Prerequisites

MATH 132	Calculus II	4
PHYS 121	General Physics I	4
PHYS 122	General Physics II	4
BIOL 125	General Biology: Cell and Molecular	4
Total Credit Hours:		16

Select 2 hours from the following:

CHEM 399	Internship in Chemistry	1-4
CHEM 465	Independent Study in Chemistry	0-3
MATH 231	Calculus III	4
BIOL 308	Molecular Cell Biology	3
BIOL 309	Genetics	4
Total Credit Hours:		2-4

*CHEM 399/CHEM 465 May be repeated for a total of 3 hours

Electives

Electives needed to complete degree

Total Credit Hours:

17-22

Total Credit Hours: 120

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