Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry | Fall 2013-14
322 Coulter Hall, University, MS 38677 | (662) 915-7301
https://www.olemiss.edu/depts/chemistry/
B.A. in Chemistry
Minimum Total Credit Hours for Degree: 124
Description
The B.A. in chemistry is designed for students who wish to pursue a degree in the physical sciences with a broad liberal arts background. Some students use this degree program to prepare for admission to pharmacy school or as the basis for studies in environmental law. Students interested in teaching chemistry at the high school level may use this degree to prepare for alternate route teacher certification by following a specified curriculum with a minor in either biol- ogy, mathematics, or physics.
General Education Requirements
The general education courses that the college requires for all B.A. degree programs are listed below. Details of the requirements are described following the table. This B.A. required curriculum includes all university core courses. CLEP and/or AP credit can be used toward fulfilling these requirements. Students should note that some majors and minors require specific courses within the following categories.
| Course Area | Hours | To be selected from: |
|---|---|---|
| English Composition | 6 | Writ 101 and Writ 102 or Liba 102 |
| English literature survey | 6 | Engl 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, and 226 |
| Modern or ancient language | 6 to 12 | To include 6 hours at the 200 level in a single language |
| Science (from two different departments) | 9 to 11 | From the departments of Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Geology and Geological Engineering, or Physics and Astronomy; at least two courses must include a lab. |
| Mathematics | 3 | Math courses at the 100 level or above, except for Math 245 and Math 246 |
| History | 6 | Any two His courses |
| Social sciences | 6 | From anthropology, economics, political science, psychology, and sociology |
| Additional humanities | 3 | From African-American studies; classical civilization; gender studies (G St 201, 301, 333, 350); philosophy; religion; Southern studies (S St 101, 102), and any G St courses that are cross-listed with English or modern languages |
| Fine or performing arts | 3 | From art history, music, dance, and theatre arts. Studio and workshop courses cannot be used to satisfy this requirement. Acceptable freshman or sophomore-level courses are Art History 101, 102, 201, 202; Music 101, 102, 103, 104, 105; Dance 200; Theatre 201. |
Course Requirements for Major
A major in chemistry for the B.A. degree consists of the following 28-30 hours of courses:
| Chem 105 and 115 | General Chemistry I and II |
| Chem 106 and 116 | General Chemistry Lab I and II |
| Chem 221 and 225 | Elementary Organic Chemistry I and II |
| Chem 222 and 226 | Elementary Organic Chemistry Lab I and II |
| Chem 314 | Quantitative Analysis |
| Chem 331 or 334 | Physical Chemistry I or Biophysical Chemistry |
| Chem 463 (1 hour) | Senior Research |
| Two courses selected from Chem 332, 401, 415, 423, 469, and 471. Two additional hours of Chem 463 may substitute for one of these courses. Math 261, 262 and Phys 211, 212, 221, 222 or Phys 213, 214, 223, 224 are also required. | |
| The following courses may not be used for major: Chem 101, 103, 104, 113, 114, 121, 201, 202, 271, 381, 382, or 383. | |
College/School Requirements
A student must have a 2.00 GPA or above for all courses taken to fulfill the major. In addition to the major, a student must complete a minor and may not count cross-listed courses toward both a major and a minor. Double majors may not count a cross-listed course toward both majors. See #### for regulations about minors and a list of minors. At least 31 hours must be completed at UM and from the College of Liberal Arts. At least one-third of the hours applied toward a degree must be at the 300 level or above. A maximum of 6 hours of exercise or leisure activity courses can be counted toward a liberal arts degree. A maximum of 30 hours of electives or work applied toward a minor may be taken in professional schools at the University of Mississippi and applied toward a liberal arts degree, whether this work is taken from one or multiple schools.
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry | Fall 2013-14
322 Coulter Hall, University, MS 38677 | (662) 915-7301
https://www.olemiss.edu/depts/chemistry/
B.A. in Chemistry
Minimum Total Credit Hours for Degree: 124
Description
The B.A. in chemistry is designed for students who wish to pursue a degree in the physical sciences with a broad liberal arts background. Some students use this degree program to prepare for admission to pharmacy school or as the basis for studies in environmental law. Students interested in teaching chemistry at the high school level may use this degree to prepare for alternate route teacher certification by following a specified curriculum with a minor in either biol- ogy, mathematics, or physics.
General Education Requirements
The general education courses that the college requires for all B.A. degree programs are listed below. Details of the requirements are described following the table. This B.A. required curriculum includes all university core courses. CLEP and/or AP credit can be used toward fulfilling these requirements. Students should note that some majors and minors require specific courses within the following categories.
| Course Area | Hours | To be selected from: |
|---|---|---|
| English Composition | 6 | Writ 101 and Writ 102 or Liba 102 |
| English literature survey | 6 | Eng 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, and 226 |
| Modern or ancient language | 6 to 12 | To include 6 hours at the 200 level in a single language |
| Science (from two different departments) | 9 to 11 | From the departments of Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Geology and Geological Engineering, or Physics and Astronomy; at least two courses must include a lab. |
| Mathematics | 3 | Math courses at the 100 level or above, except for Math 245 and Math 246 |
| History | 6 | Any two His courses |
| Social sciences | 6 | From anthropology, economics, political science, psychology, and sociology |
| Additional humanities | 3 | From African-American studies; classical civilization; gender studies (G St 201, 301, 333, 350); philosophy; religion; Southern studies (S St 101, 102), and any G St courses that are cross-listed with English or modern languages |
| Fine or performing arts | 3 | From art history, music, dance, and theatre arts. Studio and workshop courses cannot be used to satisfy this requirement. Acceptable freshman or sophomore-level courses are Art History 101, 102, 201, 202; Music 101, 102, 103, 104, 105; Dance 200; Theatre 201. |
Course Requirements for Major
A major in chemistry for the B.A. degree consists of the following 28-30 hours of courses:
| Chem 105 and 115 | General Chemistry I and II |
| Chem 106 and 116 | General Chemistry Lab I and II |
| Chem 221 and 225 | Elementary Organic Chemistry I and II |
| Chem 222 and 226 | Elementary Organic Chemistry Lab I and II |
| Chem 314 | Quantitative Analysis |
| Chem 331 or 334 | Physical Chemistry I or Biophysical Chemistry |
| Chem 463 (1 hour) | Senior Research |
| Two courses selected from Chem 332, 401, 415, 423, 469, and 471. Two additional hours of Chem 463 may substitute for one of these courses. Math 261, 262 and Phys 211, 212, 221, 222 or Phys 213, 214, 223, 224 are also required. | |
| The following courses may not be used for major: Chem 101, 103, 104, 113, 114, 121, 201, 202, 271, 381, 382, or 383. | |
College/School Requirements
A student must have a 2.00 GPA or above for all courses taken to fulfill the major. In addition to the major, a student must complete a minor and may not count cross-listed courses toward both a major and a minor. Double majors may not count a cross-listed course toward both majors. See #### for regulations about minors and a list of minors. At least 31 hours must be completed at UM and from the College of Liberal Arts. At least one-third of the hours applied toward a degree must be at the 300 level or above. A maximum of 6 hours of exercise or leisure activity courses can be counted toward a liberal arts degree. A maximum of 30 hours of electives or work applied toward a minor may be taken in professional schools at the University of Mississippi and applied toward a liberal arts degree, whether this work is taken from one or multiple schools.