Chemistry, BS

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Lenoir-Rhyne University’s Chemistry major offers a rigorous and engaging exploration of the principles that govern matter and its transformations. The curriculum fosters both creative and analytical thinking, emphasizing the essential role of chemistry in scientific discovery and real-world applications. The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Chemistry prepares students for a wide range of opportunities, including graduate study, professional school (such as medicine or pharmacy) and careers in research, industry, education and government. As one of the largest and most influential scientific fields in the U.S., chemistry offers a strong foundation for meaningful, impactful work across diverse sectors.

Honors

Students majoring in Chemistry and judged qualified by the faculty may, upon invitation, elect to pursue honors work in Chemistry. To graduate ”With Honors in Chemistry,” students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 and a minimum major GPA of 3.5, with no Chemistry grade lower than a B-/2.7. They must present their research in a setting outside the chemistry department.

General Education Requirements (37 hours)

Graduation Requirements (4 hours)

General Education Requirements

Major Requirements (58 Hours)

CHE 103 - General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis I Hours: 3
CHE 103L - General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis Laboratory I Hours: 1
CHE 104 - General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis II Hours: 3
CHE 104L - General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis Laboratory II Hours: 1
CHE 201 - Organic Chemistry Hours: 3
CHE 201L - Organic Chemistry Laboratory Hours: 1
CHE 202 - Organic Chemistry Hours: 3
CHE 202L - Organic Chemistry Laboratory Hours: 1
CHE 271 - Caring for Chemicals Hours: 1
CHE 272 - Reading Chemical Research Hours: 1
CHE 303 - Thermodynamics and Kinetics Theory Hours: 4
CHE 304 - Quantum Mechanics Hours: 4
CHE 321 - Analytical Chemistry I Hours: 3
CHE 321L - Analytical Chemistry I Laboratory Hours: 0
CHE 322 - Analytical Chemistry II Hours: 3
CHE 322L - Analytical Chemistry II Laboratory Hours: 0
CHE 371 - Creating Research Plans Hours: 1
CHE 372 - Prototyping Chemical Research Hours: 1
CHE 411 - Biochemistry I Hours: 3
CHE 411L - Biochemistry I Laboratory Hours: 1
CHE 471 - Conducting Research Hours: 3
CHE 472 - Communicating Research Hours: 1
MAT 165 - Calculus I Hours: 4
MAT 166 - Calculus II Hours: 4
PHY 211 - Analytical Physics I Hours: 4
PHY 212 - Analytical Physics II Hours: 4

Total Credit Hours - Minimum 120 hours

On occasion, technical and/or program requirements may also meet specific General Education requirements. Please confer with your program advisor to determine which courses, if any, may be counted accordingly.

All bachelor’s degree programs at Lenoir-Rhyne require at least 120 credit hours. If, in combination, General Education, technical, and program requirements do not generate at least 120 hours, additional credits must be completed to achieve 120 hours. These classes may be general electives, or a student may complete a minor or additional major.

General Elective Credits

General Electives (21 hours) as needed to reach 120 hours overall.

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