Major in Chemical Physics

Designed for those seeking a broad background in the physical sciences to pursue graduate work in chemistry or physics or secondary teacher licensure, the major permits students with previous experiences to shorten the time spent in formal education without reducing the quality of the degree obtained.

Students with advanced preparation in secondary school or as college sophomores may be selected for this program. Entrance as a freshman requires an ACT Composite of 26 or higher with a Math ACT of 25 or higher, 4 units of high school math with a B average or better, high school chemistry and physics with a B average or better, and a successful personal interview with a faculty admissions committee. Entrance as a sophomore requires readiness to enter MAT 211, CHE 111, and PHY 231 with a cumulative and science GPA of 2.5 or higher, and a successful interview with admissions committee.

Major Requirements: 119 hours

 

Required Courses:

CHE 111General Chemistry

4

CHE 112Chemical Equilibrium

4

CHE 211Analytical Chemistry

3

CHE 221Analytical Chemistry Lab

2

CHE 314Organic Chemistry I

3

CHE 315Organic Chemistry II

3

CHE 324Organic Chemistry Laboratory

2

CHE 326Organic/Inorganic Synthesis Laboratory

2

CHE 317Physical Chemistry I

3

CHE 318Physical Chemistry II

3

CHE 327Physical Chemistry Laboratory

2

CHE 319Biochemistry

4

CHE 335Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry

3

PHY 231University Physics I With Calculus

5

PHY 232University Physics II With Calculus

5

PHY 311University Physics: Modern Physics

4

PHY 313Intermediate Mechanics

3

PHY 314Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism

3

PHY 325Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics

3

Or

PHY 420Quantum Mechanics

3

PHY 430Experimental Physics Laboratory

3

PHY 424Physics Research

1-3

Or

CHE 424Introduction to Research

1-3

PHY 498Seminar

1-3

Or

CHE 498Seminar

1

Select upper-level PHY or CHE elective

4

MAT 211Calculus and Analytic Geometry I

4

MAT 212Calculus and Analytic Geometry II

4

MAT 213Calculus and Analytic Geometry III

4

MAT 314Differential Equations

3

ENG 111Written Composition I

3

ENG 112Written Composition II

3

ENG 201World Literature I

3

Or

ENG 202World Literature II

3

ART 210The Arts in Western Civilization

3

CHR 111Old Testament Survey

3

CHE 112Chemical Equilibrium

4

BIO 112Principles of Biology

4

HIS 101World Civilization to the 18th Century

3

Social Science

9