Chemistry, B.A.

University Studies Program

This degree requires that The University Studies Program 2015  requirements are met before graduation. Some of the courses required for this major fulfill USP requirements, but not all. Students should check their degree evaluations and consult with their assigned academic advisor to discuss their specific course plan.

• C 1 - Communication 1 Credits: 3
• C 2 - Communication 2 Credits: 3
• C 3 - Communication 3 Credits: 3
• Q - - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3
• PN - - Physical and Natural World (1) Credits: 3
• PN - - Physical and Natural World (2) Credits: 3
• H - - Human Culture (1) Credits: 3
• H - - Human Culture (2) Credits: 3
• V - - U.S. & WY Constitution Credits: 3
• FYS or USP Elective - - Any 3-credit hour of FYS or 3-credit hours of USP electives Credits: 3

A&S College Core

The BS in Chemistry requires the A&S Core:

• D - Diversity (3 credits)
• G - Global (3 credits)
•  At least 30 hours in the major subject must be completed with a grade of C or better (the major may require more).
•  No more than 60 hours in the major subject may be used toward the 120 credit hours required for graduation.

See below for more information:

• http://www.uwyo.edu/as/current-students/index.html

Plan 1

(32 hours of chemistry)

Additional Requirements

The Plan 1 B.S. degree requires at least 38 hours.

The Plan 2 B.S. requires 46 hours of chemistry courses.

Since the chemistry required in the first two years of all programs is the same, students interested in pursuing a chemistry major can elect any program initially. Discussions with a departmental adviser will allow students to choose the most appropriate major for their career objectives. In general, students planning graduate work in chemistry should elect one of the B.S. programs.

The B.A. program has a more liberal content with additional electives. It would support careers in business, law and advanced study in areas needing a strong chemistry background such as toxicology or forensic science.

A B.A. is suitable for students in the College of Education who wish to obtain an A&S degree, and may also be appropriate for some premedical tracks.

The Plan 2 (CACS) program is designed to meet standards set by the American Chemical Society (ACS). A student who completes the Plan 2 B.S. program will be certified by the Department of Chemistry to the ACS as having met the specific ACS requirements for undergraduate professional training in chemistry.

Students must obtain a grade of C- of higher in each of the chemistry, physics or math courses specifically required for their degree.

The department offers both, B.A. and B.S. degree programs. The B.A. degree includes a minimum of 32 hours of chemistry.

The Bachelor of Arts program (B.A.) is designed to provide a solid foundation in chemistry for those pursuing careers that would benefit from chemical expertise.