Chemistry, B.S.

Students interested in chemistry or biochemistry will pursue a B.S. degree. The B.S. degree is earned by completing the requirements listed below.

To permit proper course sequencing and completion of the program in a timely manner, declaring a chemistry or biochemistry major as soon as possible is imperative. With chemistry being a diverse field of study, students can earn a chemistry major and select one of two concentrations: American Chemical Society (ACS) Certified Chemistry or Business. Students pursuing a biochemistry major may elect to purse the American Chemical Society (ACS) Certified Biochemistry concentration. With the guidance of their academic advisor, students will select a concentration consistent with their interests and career goals.

Students must complete the Millikin Program of Student Learning (MPSL) requirements unless they are a member of the Honor’s Program. All students are required to complete the College of Arts and Sciences Distribution Requirement courses (three credits of both Historical Studies and Literature).

Required Courses for All Concentrations/Majors

CH 121 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 4
OR
CH 131 - Accelerated General Chemistry Credit(s): 4
CH 122 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 4
CH 232 - Analytical Chemistry Credit(s): 4
CH 254 - STEM Careers Credit(s): 2
CH 301 - Organic Chemistry I Credit(s): 4
CH 302 - Organic Chemistry II Credit(s): 4
CH 303 - Physical Chemistry I Credit(s): 4
CH 306 - Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry Credit(s): 4
CH 391 - Undergraduate Research Credit(s): 1-3
OR
CH 491 - Senior Research Credit(s): 1-4
CH 420 - Instrumental Analysis Credit(s): 4
CH 482 - Senior Seminar Credit(s): 1
MA 140 - Calculus I Credit(s): 4

Chemistry Major

CH 406 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Credit(s): 3
PY 111 - College Physics I (Algebra Based) Credit(s): 3
OR
PY 151 - University Physics I (Calculus Based) Credit(s): 3
PY 112 - College Physics II (Algebra Based) Credit(s): 3
OR
PY 152 - University Physics II (Calculus Based) Credit(s): 3
PY 171 - Physics Laboratory I Credit(s): 1
PY 172 - Physics Laboratory II Credit(s): 1

ACS Certified Degree

Students majoring in chemistry or biochemistry may earn an ACS certified degree. In addition to the required courses, students must also complete the following courses:

CH 304 - Physical Chemistry II Credit(s): 4
CH 331 - Biochemistry Credit(s): 3
CH 354 - Biochemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 1
CH 406 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Credit(s): 3
MA 240 - Calculus II Credit(s): 4
PY 151 - University Physics I (Calculus Based) Credit(s): 3
PY 152 - University Physics II (Calculus Based) Credit(s): 3
PY 171 - Physics Laboratory I Credit(s): 1
PY 172 - Physics Laboratory II Credit(s): 1

Business Concentration

PY 111 - College Physics I (Algebra Based) Credit(s): 3
OR
PY 151 - University Physics I (Calculus Based) Credit(s): 3
PY 112 - College Physics II (Algebra Based) Credit(s): 3
OR
PY 152 - University Physics II (Calculus Based) Credit(s): 3
PY 171 - Physics Laboratory I Credit(s): 1
PY 172 - Physics Laboratory II Credit(s): 1
IS 120 - Introduction to Business Analytics Credit(s): 3
MK 200 - Principles of Marketing Credit(s): 3
Select one economics course from the options below:
EC 120 - Principles of Economics Credit(s): 3
EC 100 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
EC 110 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
Select one course from the options below:
AC 230 - Introduction to Financial Statements Credit(s): 3
ET 230 - Financial Decision Making Credit(s): 3
Select one course from options below:
ET 235 - Customer Discovery Credit(s): 3
CO 250 - Written Business Communication Credit(s): 3
BU 260 - Business Law Credit(s): 3
MG 300 - Organizational Behavior and Change Credit(s): 3
MK 310 - Personal Selling and Sales Management Credit(s): 3
ET 340 - Foundations of Entrepreneurship Credit(s): 3

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