Professional Chemistry

The professional program in Chemistry includes enough work in mathematics, physics, and chemistry to prepare the student adequately for graduate study and to provide the minimum requirements for a career as a professional chemist. The minimum requirements for a B. S. degree are Chemistry, 43 hours; Math 3202 and necessary prerequisites; Physics 2004, 2014; and research*.  A minor must be completed in one of the following: mathematics, physics, computer science, or biology.

 

Course Study

First Year

• Chemistry 1004, 1014 (General Chemistry I, II)

• Mathematics 1034 (Pre-Calculus)

• Mathematics 2014 (Calculus I)

• CORE 1012 (Introduction to the Liberal Arts)

• CORE 1043, 1053 (Composition 1, 2)

• CORE 1022 (Concepts of Wellness)

• CORE 1113 (Survey of the Bible)

• CORE 2113 (American Civilization)

First year's total = 32 hrs

Second Year

• Chemistry 3004, 3104 (Organic Chemistry I, II)

• Chemistry 2004 (Quantitative Analysis)

• Mathematics 3202 (Advanced Chemical Calculations)

• Physics 2004, 2014 (University Physics I, II)

• CORE 1023 (Contemporary World)

• language elective 6 hours

Second year's total = 33 hrs

Third Year

• Chemistry 3053, 3063 (Physical Chemistry I, II)

• Chemistry 3111 (Chemistry Literature Seminar)

• Chemistry 3142 (Instrumental Analysis)

• Chemistry 3272 (Experimental Techniques of Chemistry I)

• Biology elective, 4 hours

• CORE 1123 (Interpreting the Bible)

• CORE 2213 (Western Heritage)

• CORE 2123 or 2223 (American Letters or Western Letters)

• CORE Sophomore Menu elective, 3 hours

• CORE Fine Arts elective, 3 hours

Third year's total = 30 hrs

Fourth Year

• Chemistry 4023 (Biochemistry)

• Chemistry 4033 (Advanced Inorganic)

• Chemistry 4111 (Research Seminar)

• Chemistry 4272 (Experimental Techniques of Chemistry II)

• Chemistry research*, 1 hour

• CORE 4001 (Senior Seminar)

• CORE Fine Arts elective, 3 hours

• electives**, 19 hours

Fourth year's total = 33 hrs

*Research requirement can be met by taking Chemistry 4201-4492 for a minimum of one credit hour (three hours laboratory per week for one semester) or by participating in a summer undergraduate research participation program either at Ouachita or at another university or research institute.

**Additional courses in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or Biology must be taken to complete a minor.