BS in Chemistry (Premed Program)
The BS in Chemistry major at LAU provides you with a broad-based education, which includes exposure to the core areas of chemistry (analytical, physical, organic and inorganic), and recently emerging technologies in both a classroom setting and in the laboratory within the context of the liberal arts curriculum.
The program encompasses the latest methodologies and applications in the study of chemistry and provides you with access to advanced instrumental techniques, particularly through the integration of information technology solutions for chemical applications.
What will I learn?
You will develop critical-thinking skills through problem-based learning as well as adequate oral and written communication skills for scientific information. You will also acquire basic skills in research methodology, data analysis and interpretation through your coursework and the senior study project.
Ultimately, you will graduate as well-rounded individuals with a broad knowledge in the chemical field and hence will be well prepared for local, national and international job markets in the sectors of education, industry and health. Moreover, the program prepares you for postgraduate study in scientific fields such as chemistry, chemical engineering, biomedical sciences and medicine.
Curriculum (students enrolled in fall 2018, pre-fall 2018)
Students must complete 92 credits of the following requirements.
Liberal Arts Curriculum Requirements (34 credits)
Core requirements (42 credits)
|
Number |
Course |
Cr |
|
CHM201 |
Chemical Principles |
3 |
|
CHM202 |
Analytical Chemistry |
3 |
|
CHM203 |
Qualitative Analysis |
1 |
|
CHM204 |
Quantitative Analysis |
2 |
|
CHM311 |
Organic Chemistry I |
3 |
|
CHM313 |
Organic Chemistry I Lab |
1 |
|
CHM312 |
Organic Chemistry II |
3 |
|
CHM314 |
Organic Chemistry II Lab |
1 |
|
CHM330 |
Physical Chemistry I |
4 |
|
CHM332 |
Physical Chemistry II |
3 |
|
CHM334 |
Physical Chemistry Laboratory |
2 |
|
CHM420 |
Inorganic Chemistry |
4 |
|
CHM499 |
Senior Study |
3 |
Elective courses (minimum 6 credits)
Choose two of the following courses:
|
Number |
Course |
Cr |
|
BCH300 |
Essentials of Biochemistry |
4 |
|
PHA312 |
Medicinal Chemistry (I) |
3 |
|
NUT312 |
Food Chemistry |
3 |
|
CHM340 |
Environmental Chemistry |
3 |
|
CHM401 |
Instrumental Analysis |
3 |
|
CHM402 |
Chemistry of Materials |
3 |
|
CHM403 |
Polymer Science |
3 |
|
CHM404 |
Forensic Chemistry |
3 |
|
CHM405 |
Statistical Mechanics |
3 |
Elective laboratory course (minimum 2 credits)
Choose one of the following courses:
|
Number |
Course |
Cr |
|
CHM412 |
Synthesis and Identification of Organic Compounds |
2 |
|
CHM423 |
Synthesis and Identification of Inorganic Compounds |
2 |
|
CHM424 |
Synthesis and Identification of Nanomaterials |
2 |
|
CHM425 |
Computational Chemistry |
2 |
Other requirements
Mathematics requirements (6 credits)
|
Number |
Course |
Cr |
|
MTH201 |
Calculus III |
3 |
|
Choose one of the following (3 credits): |
|
MTH301 |
Linear Algebra |
3 |
|
MTH303 |
Numerical Methods |
3 |
|
MTH304 |
Differential Equation |
3 |
|
MTH305 |
Probability and Statistics |
3 |
|
STA205 |
Biostatistics |
3 |
Physics requirements (7 credits)
|
Number |
Course |
Cr |
|
PHY201 |
Electricity and Magnetism |
4 |
|
Choose one of the following (3 credits): |
|
CIE200 |
Statics |
3 |
|
PHY301 |
Classical Physics for Life Sciences |
3 |
|
PHY321 |
Introduction to Modern Physics |
3 |
Free electives (6 credits)
Curriculum (effective as of fall 2019)
A total of 94 credits are required to graduate, distributed as follows:
- Major requirements: 50 credits (core courses: 42 credits; elective courses: 8 credits)
- Other requirements: 14 credits
- Liberal Arts Core Curriculum (LACC): 6 credits (ENG202 and COM203
- Liberal Arts Electives (LAE): 21 credits (Arts and Humanities: min 6; Social Sciences: min 6 credits; LAE 9 credits)
- Free Electives: 3 credits
Core Course requirements (42 credits)
|
Number |
Course |
Cr |
|
CHM201 |
Chemical Principles |
3 |
|
CHM203 |
Qualitative Analysis |
1 |
|
CHM204 |
Quantitative Analysis |
2 |
|
CHM301 |
Analytical Chemistry |
3 |
|
CHM302 |
Instrumental Analysis |
3 |
|
CHM311 |
Organic Chemistry I |
3 |
|
CHM312 |
Organic Chemistry II |
1 |
|
CHM313 |
Organic Chemistry I Lab |
1 |
|
CHM314 |
Organic Chemistry II Lab |
3 |
|
CHM330 |
Physical Chemistry I |
4 |
|
CHM332 |
Physical Chemistry II |
3 |
|
CHM334 |
Physical Chemistry Laboratory |
2 |
|
CHM421 |
Inorganic Chemistry I |
3 |
|
CHM422 |
Inorganic Chemistry II |
3 |
|
CHM423 |
Syn. & Id. of Inorg. Comp. |
2 |
|
CHM425 |
Computational Chemistry |
2 |
|
CHM499 |
Senior Study |
3 |
Elective courses (minimum 6 credits)
|
Number |
Course |
Cr |
|
BCH301 |
Introduction to Biochemistry |
4 |
|
CHM340 |
Environmental Chemistry |
3 |
|
CHM402 |
Chemistry of Materials |
3 |
|
CHM403 |
Polymer Science |
3 |
|
CHM404 |
Forensic Chemistry |
3 |
|
CHM405 |
Statistical Mechanics |
3 |
|
CHM488 |
Topics in Chemistry |
3 |
Elective laboratory course (minimum 2 credits)
|
Number |
Course |
Cr |
|
CHM406 |
Forensic Chemistry Lab |
2 |
|
CHM412 |
Synthesis and Identification of Organic Compounds |
2 |
|
CHM424 |
Synthesis and Identification of Nanomaterials |
2 |
Other requirements (14 credits)
Mathematics requirements (6 credits)
|
Number |
Course |
Cr |
|
MTH201 |
Calculus III (LAE) |
3 |
|
Choose one of the following (3 credits): |
|
MTH301 |
Linear Algebra |
3 |
|
MTH303 |
Numerical Methods |
3 |
|
MTH304 |
Differential Equation |
3 |
|
MTH305 |
Probability and Statistics |
3 |
Physics requirements (7 credits)
|
Number |
Course |
Cr |
|
PHY201 |
Electricity and Magnetism |
4 |
|
Choose one of the following (3 credits): |
|
PHY301 |
Classical Physics for Life Sciences |
3 |
|
PHY321 |
Introduction to Modern Physics |
3 |
Computer skills requirements (1 credit)
|
Number |
Course |
Cr |
|
CSC201 |
Computer Applications |
1 |
Free electives (3 credits)
