Chemistry - BA
The Bachelor of Arts program, through the availability of a generous number of electives, gives the student a firm and broadly-based foundation in chemistry, with the option of pursuing other educational objectives involving specialization in at least one other field in depth. This objective is accomplished by means of the BA program flexibility and by the inclusion of a minor area of study in another discipline. Additional elective hours allow further diversification.
The BA degree offers somewhat more flexibility than the BS program, in terms of tailoring a program of study that combines chemistry with an interest in subject areas such as biochemistry, biology, business, computer science, education, forensics, medicine or physics. Although the BA program may in any specific case turn out to be a somewhat less technical curriculum, it meets the needs of many students who plan to use chemistry as a springboard to a career in chemical sales, marketing, law, technical writing, teaching at a pre-college level, science journalism, etc., to name only a few possibilities.
A BA degree in Chemistry coupled with a minor in Biology, or completion of a biological chemistry track, is excellent preparation for a variety of careers in the health-related disciplines. In particular, a BA degree in Chemistry is excellent and proven preparation for medical and dental schools, and affords the superior student the opportunity to maintain flexibility for a broad spectrum of medical or dental careers.
Although not required for the BA program, abundant research opportunities are available to students. The BA program also permits and encourages non-technical elective courses.
Course | Title | Semester Credit Hours |
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First Year | ||
Fall | ||
CHEM 100 | Horizons in Chemistry | 1 |
CHEM 119 | Fundamentals of Chemistry I 1 | 4 |
ENGL 104 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
HIST 105 | History of the United States 2 | 3 |
MATH 151 or MATH 171 | Engineering Mathematics I or Calculus I | 4 |
Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
Spring | ||
CHEM 120 | Fundamentals of Chemistry II 1 | 4 |
HIST 106 | History of the United States 2 | 3 |
MATH 152 or MATH 172 | Engineering Mathematics II or Calculus II | 4 |
Select one of the following: 3 | 4 | |
Directed Studies | ||
Research | ||
Course for Minor | ||
Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
CHEM 227 | Organic Chemistry I 1 | 3 |
CHEM 231 | Techniques of Organic Chemistry | 2 |
PHYS 206 | Newtonian Mechanics for Engineering and Science | 3 |
PHYS 226 | Physics of Motion Laboratory for the Sciences | 1 |
POLS 207 | State and Local Government | 3 |
Select one of the following: 3 | 4 | |
Directed Studies | ||
Research | ||
Course for Minor | ||
Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
Spring | ||
CHEM 228 | Organic Chemistry II 1 | 3 |
CHEM 234 | Organic Synthesis and Analysis 4 | 3 |
PHYS 207 | Electricity and Magnetism for Engineering and Science | 3 |
PHYS 227 | Electricity and Magnetism Laboratory for the Sciences | 1 |
POLS 206 | American National Government | 3 |
Select one of the following: 3 | 3 | |
Directed Studies | ||
Research | ||
Course for Minor | ||
Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
Third Year | ||
Fall | ||
CHEM 315 | Fundamentals of Quantitative Analysis | 3 |
CHEM 318 | Quantitative Analysis Laboratory | 1 |
CHEM 327 | Physical Chemistry I | 3 |
Select three of the following: 3 | 9 | |
Directed Studies | ||
Research | ||
Course for Minor | ||
Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
Spring | ||
CHEM 325 | Physical Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
CHEM 328 | Physical Chemistry II | 3 |
Select four of the following: 3 | 12 | |
Directed Studies | ||
Research | ||
Course for Minor | ||
Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
Fourth Year | ||
Fall | ||
CHEM 326 | Physical Chemistry Laboratory II | 1 |
CHEM 481 | Seminar 4 | 2 |
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Comprehensive Biochemistry I | ||
Comprehensive Biochemistry II | ||
Biochemistry I | ||
Biochemistry II | ||
Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry | ||
Analytical Chemistry | ||
Organic Chemistry III | ||
Chemical Biology | ||
Inorganic Chemistry | ||
Nuclear Chemistry | ||
Polymer Chemistry | ||
Materials Chemistry of Inorganic Materials | ||
Industrial Chemistry | ||
Green Chemistry | ||
Special Topics in... | ||
Modern Physics | ||
Select two of the following: 3 | 8 | |
Directed Studies | ||
Research | ||
Course for Minor | ||
Semester Credit Hours | 14 | |
Spring | ||
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Comprehensive Biochemistry I | ||
Comprehensive Biochemistry II | ||
Biochemistry I | ||
Biochemistry II | ||
Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry | ||
Analytical Chemistry | ||
Organic Chemistry III | ||
Chemical Biology | ||
Inorganic Chemistry | ||
Nuclear Chemistry | ||
Polymer Chemistry | ||
Industrial Chemistry | ||
Materials Chemistry of Inorganic Materials | ||
Green Chemistry | ||
Special Topics in... | ||
Modern Physics | ||
Select three of the following: 3 | 9 | |
Directed Studies | ||
Research | ||
Course for Minor | ||
Semester Credit Hours | 12 | |
Total Semester Credit Hours | 120 |
1 | Choose a section designated for chemistry majors. |
2 | Students may substitute any 6 hours of American history courses approved by the University Core Curriculum to fulfill this requirement, but no more than 3 hours may be in Texas history. Students seeking teacher certification must take HIST 105 and HIST 106. |
3 | These electives must include 12 hours which meet the language, philosophy and culture (3 hours), creative arts (3 hours), social and behavioral science (3 hours) and communication (3 hours) requirements of the University Core Curriculum. In addition, 3 hours of courses must be in the area of international and cultural diversity and 3 hours must be in the area of cultural discourse. These may be in addition to the previous 12 hours of University Core Curriculum courses, or if a course in this category satisfies an area of the Core, it can be used to meet both requirements. Additional elective hours must be used to complete a required minor approved by the granting department or students must satisfy the requirements of one of the approved chemistry track programs. BA chemistry majors may take CHEM 485 or CHEM 491 as elective courses. The total hours of CHEM 485 and CHEM 491 taken on a graded (A-F) basis may not exceed 9. Additional hours of these courses may be taken on an S/U basis. A maximum of 6 hours of these courses may be included on the degree plan. Electives should be chosen in consultation with the chemistry advisor, and should be selected to meet the residency requirement (36 hours at 300-400-level must be taken at TAMU). Electives recommended in the various track programs should be strongly considered. |
4 | This is a designated C- or W-course. |