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OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2010-12

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OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2010-12 [Archived Catalog]

Chemistry—Premedicine Major (B.S. or B.A.)

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Special curricula; major codes BS3314, BA3314

To major in chemistry and prepare for admission to medical school, you can complete either of two programs: one leading to a B.S. and the other to a B.A. degree.

Universitywide Graduation Requirements

To complete this program, students must meet all Universitywide graduation requirements .

College-Level Requirements for the College of Arts and Sciences

View the A&S - College Level Requirements (A&S CLR) .

Chemistry and Biochemistry Degree Information

Upon completing the requirements for the B.S. degree with a major in chemistry, you are eligible for professional status in the American Chemical Society. Completion of a B.A. degree in chemistry does not qualify you for certification.

Chemistry Materials Fee

All chemistry laboratory courses have a consumable materials fee. In addition, students must purchase a $20 breakage card from the Office of the Bursar, the unused portion of which will be refunded.

Requirements for the B.S. Degree

Requirements for the B.S. degree include 56 hours of chemistry from the following:

Freshman

English Composition Credit: 5

BIOS 170 - Introduction to Zoology Credit Hours: 5
BIOS 171 - Introduction to Zoology Credit Hours: 5
BIOS 172 - Introduction to Zoology Credit Hours: 3
BIOS 173 - Introduction to Zoology Credit Hours: 1
CHEM 151 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I Credit Hours: 5
CHEM 152 - Fundamentals of Chemistry II Credit Hours: 5
CHEM 153 - Fundamentals of Chemistry III Credit Hours: 5
- Complete MATH 163A-163B or 263A-263B
MATH 163A - Introduction to Calculus Credit Hours: 4
MATH 163B - Introduction to Calculus Credit Hours: 3
or
MATH 263A - Calculus I Credit Hours: 4
MATH 263B - Calculus II Credit Hours: 4
-
PSY 221 - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences Credit Hours: 5

In addition, complete:

Arts and Sciences degree requirements, University General Education requirements, and/or electives.

Sophomore

CHEM 241 - Quantitative Analysis Credit Hours: 4
CHEM 242 - Quantitative Analysis Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
CHEM 305 - Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 306 - Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 307 - Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 308 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 309 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 376 - Fundamentals of Inorganic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
- Complete PHYS 201-202-203 or 251-252-253
PHYS 201 - Introduction to Physics Credit Hours: 5
PHYS 202 - Introduction to Physics Credit Hours: 5
PHYS 203 - Introduction to Physics Credit Hours: 5
or
PHYS 251 - General Physics Credit Hours: 5
PHYS 252 - General Physics Credit Hours: 5
PHYS 253 - General Physics Credit Hours: 5

In addition, complete:

Arts and Sciences degree requirements, University General Education requirements, and/or electives.

Junior

BIOS 325 - General Genetics Credit Hours: 5
BIOS 342 - Principles of Physiology I Credit Hours: 3
BIOS 343 - Principles of Physiology II Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 325 - Instrumental Methods of Analysis Credit Hours: 4
CHEM 351 - Physical Chemistry Credit Hours: 4

In addition, complete:

Arts and Sciences degree requirements, University General Education requirements, and/or electives.

Senior

BIOS 303 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Credit Hours: 6
-Complete BIOS 321 or 407
BIOS 321 - General Microbiology Credit Hours: 5
or
BIOS 407 - Developmental Biology Credit Hours: 4
-
CHEM 490 - General Biochemistry I Credit Hours: 4
CHEM 491 - General Biochemistry II Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 492 - General Biochemistry III Credit Hours: 3

In addition, complete:

Arts and Sciences degree requirements, University General Education requirements, and/or electives.

Requirements for the B.A. Degree

Requirements for the B.A. degree include 56 hours of chemistry from the following:

Freshman

BIOS 170 - Introduction to Zoology Credit Hours: 5
BIOS 171 - Introduction to Zoology Credit Hours: 5
BIOS 172 - Introduction to Zoology Credit Hours: 3
BIOS 173 - Introduction to Zoology Credit Hours: 1
CHEM 151 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I Credit Hours: 5
CHEM 152 - Fundamentals of Chemistry II Credit Hours: 5
CHEM 153 - Fundamentals of Chemistry III Credit Hours: 5
MATH 163A - Introduction to Calculus Credit Hours: 4
MATH 163B - Introduction to Calculus Credit Hours: 3

In addition, complete:

Arts and Sciences degree requirements, University General Education requirements, and/or electives.

Sophomore

CHEM 241 - Quantitative Analysis Credit Hours: 4
CHEM 242 - Quantitative Analysis Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
CHEM 305 - Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 306 - Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 307 - Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 308 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 309 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 376 - Fundamentals of Inorganic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 201 - Introduction to Physics Credit Hours: 5
PHYS 202 - Introduction to Physics Credit Hours: 5
PHYS 203 - Introduction to Physics Credit Hours: 5

In addition, complete:

Arts and Sciences degree requirements, University General Education requirements, and/or electives.

Junior

BIOS 325 - General Genetics Credit Hours: 5
CHEM 325 - Instrumental Methods of Analysis Credit Hours: 4
CHEM 351 - Physical Chemistry Credit Hours: 4

In addition, complete:

Arts and Sciences degree requirements, University General Education requirements, and/or electives.

Senior

BIOS 303 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Credit Hours: 6
CHEM 490 - General Biochemistry I Credit Hours: 4
CHEM 491 - General Biochemistry II Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 492 - General Biochemistry III Credit Hours: 3

In addition, complete:

Arts and Sciences degree requirements, University General Education requirements, and/or electives.

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