Program: Chemistry, B.A. - University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Mar 30, 2025

Undergraduate Catalog | 2016-2017

Degree Requirements

A Major in Chemistry leading to the B.A. degree consists of a minimum of 32 credit hours of chemistry courses. The B.A. curriculum can be tailored to fit the needs of students preparing for professional schools, a career in chemistry, and secondary teaching licensure.

General Education Courses (37-43 credit hours)

For details on required courses, refer to the General Education program .

Major Courses (32 credit hours)

CHEM 1251 - General Chemistry I (3) *
CHEM 1251L - General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) *
CHEM 1252 - General Chemistry II (3) *
CHEM 1252L - General Chemistry II Laboratory (1) * or
CHEM 1253L - Introduction to Modern Laboratory Methods (1)
CHEM 2125 - Inorganic Chemistry (3)
CHEM 2131 - Organic Chemistry I (3) *
CHEM 2131L - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1) *
CHEM 2132 - Organic Chemistry II (3) *
CHEM 2132L - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (1) * or
CHEM 2136L - Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1)
CHEM 2141 - Survey of Physical Chemistry (3)
CHEM 3111 - Quantitative Analysis (4) *
CHEM 3695 - Chemistry Seminar (1) (W)
CHEM 4695 - Chemistry Seminar (1) (O,W)
CHEM 4696 - Chemistry Seminar (1) (O,W)

Note:

*Students may attempt CHEM 1251 , CHEM 1251L , CHEM 1252 , CHEM 1252L , CHEM 2131 , CHEM 2131L , CHEM 2132 , CHEM 2132L , and CHEM 3111 a total of three times each. Withdrawing from the course after the Add/Drop deadline constitutes an attempt, as does receiving any letter grade.

Restricted Elective Courses (3 credit hours)

Select from the following:

Notes:

Pre-Professional Studies

Students majoring in Chemistry who are planning future studies in medicine, dentistry, or other allied health professions should choose CHEM 4165 and take as electives BIOL 2120 and BIOL 2130 . At least one additional BIOL course at the 3000- or 4000-level is recommended.

Careers in Chemical Industry

Students planning to pursue employment in chemical industry or other careers requiring a background in chemistry should choose CHEM 3113 or CHEM 4111 as a chemistry elective.

Related Courses (14 credit hours)

Mathematics Courses (6 credit hours)

MATH 1241 - Calculus I (3)
MATH 1242 - Calculus II (3)

Physics Courses (8 credit hours)

Select a sequence of four courses from one of the following options:

Option 1

Option 2

Option 3

Unrestricted Elective Courses

As needed.

Degree Total = 120 Credit Hours

Honors Program

For details about the Honors Program in Chemistry, visit the program page .

Suggested Curriculum

For the suggested course sequence toward completing the major, please see the Academic Plan of Study available online at academics.uncc.edu. Consultation with an advisor is required.

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