Undergraduate Programs

Students planning to major in Chemistry should, on entering the University, seek the advice of the department chair or academic advisor in the choice of courses that will meet the specific requirements of the programs they plan to pursue. An early determination of the necessary courses will eliminate duplication and loss of time.

The student who elects to major in Chemistry must meet the University Core Requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree. Chemistry majors planning to teach should consult with the department chair or academic advisor regarding the requirements prescribed by the Mississippi Department of Education to earn the basic educator's license.

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers the following undergraduate programs:

Chemistry/Medical Sciences (B.S.)

For the student who plans to enter a professional school of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, or other health field.

1. Chemistry Core, as outlined above and the University Core Curriculum
2. A minimum of four hours of Biochemistry chosen from:
   -CHE 418 Biochemistry:  Macromolecules
   -CHE 419 Biochemistry:  Metabolism
   -CHE 420 Bioanalytical Chemistry Laboratory
   -CHE 421 Biophysical Chemistry Laboratory
3. BIO 111-112 Biology I & II

Chemistry/Career (B.S.)

Primarily for the student who plans to seek employment in the field of chemistry immediately upon graduation.

1. Chemistry Core, as outlined above and the University Core Curriculum
2. CHE elective, 4 semester hours of advanced Chemistry
3. BIO 111-112 Biology I & II
   or MAT 221-222 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III & IV
   or two courses of advanced Physics.

Chemistry/Secondary Education (B.S.)

Completion of the following curriculum makes a student eligible for a standard educator license to teach chemistry at the secondary level.  The  student is urged also to become licensed in an additional area.

1. Chemistry Core, as outlined above and the University Core Curriculum
2. A minimum of four hours of Biochemistry chosen from:
   -CHE 418 Biochemistry:  Macromolecules
   -CHE 419 Biochemistry:  Metabolism
   -CHE 420 Bioanalytical Chemistry Laboratory
   -CHE 421 Biophysical Chemistry Laboratory
3. CHE 435 Methods of Teaching Secondary School Science.
4. BIO 111-112 Biology I & II
5. CSC 114 or 115 Intro. to CS or foundations of CS (Preferred)
6. Professional Education courses required for licensure.

Courses Required by NCATE

1. MAT 207 or 253 - Statistics
2. BIO 145 - Earth Science

Chemical Physics (B.S.)

A curriculum for the student who plans graduate work in Physical Chemistry or Chemical Physics.

1. ACS-Chemistry Core, as outlined below
2. CHE 417 Theoretical Chemistry
3. CHE 418 Biochemistry:  Macromolecules or CHE 419 Biochemistry:  Metabolism
4. Two courses chosen from:
   MAT 213 Introduction to Linear Algebra
   MAT 221 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III
   MAT 222 Calculus with Analytic Geometry IV
5. PHY 301 Modern Physics
6. PHY 401 Quantum Physics
   or MAT 352 Introduction to Differential Equations
   or MAT 381 Introduction to Numerical Methods
   or three semester hours of research in Chemical Physics

American Chemical Society Certified Options

ACS-Chemistry Core Curriculum

(Required of all ACS-Chemistry majors)

1. Chemistry Core, as outlined above and the University Core Curriculum
2. CHE 211 Investigations in Inorganic Chemistry
   CHE 318 Chemical Energetics
   CHE 410 Instrumental Analysis
   CHE 411 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

ACS Chemistry (B.S.)

An intensive preparation for the student who desires to pursue graduate work in chemistry, enter the field of industrial chemistry, or study chemical engineering.  This program is approved by the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society.

1. ACS-Chemistry Core, as outlined above
2. Advanced courses must include CHE 418 or CHE 419 and three hours chosen from:
   CHE 402 Advanced Organic Chemistry
   CHE 417 Theoretical Chemistry
   CHE 451 Independent Studies and Research
   or Completion of the Honors sequence CHE 361, 462, 463
3. Two courses chosen from:
   MAT 213 Introduction to Linear Algebra
   MAT 221 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III
   MAT 222 Calculus with Analytic Geometry IV
   MAT 253 Introduction to Mathematical Probability and Statistics
   MAT 352 Introduction to Differential Equations

ACS Biochemistry (B.S.)

A curriculum for the student who plans graduate work in biochemistry or molecular biology, or a career in medicine. This program is approved by the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society.

1. ACS-Chemistry Core, as outlined above and University Core Curriculum
2. CHE 418 Biochemistry:  Macromolecules and CHE 419 Biochemistry:  Metabolism
3. CHE 420 Bioanalytical Chemistry Laboratory or CHE 421 Biophysical Chemistry Laboratory
4. BIO 111-112 Biology I & II
   plus BIO 305 Cell Biology
   or BIO 306 Genetics or BIO 414 General Microbiology
5. Three semester hours of research in Biochemistry highly recommended 

Chemistry Minor Requirements

Twenty semester hours consisting of:

• CHE 141-142 General  Chemistry I & II,
• CHE 310 Quantitative Chemical Analysis
• and eight additional semester hours in upper-level Chemistry courses.

 Biochemistry Minor Requirements

Twenty-three semester hours consisting of:

• CHE 141-142 General Chemistry I & II,
• CHE 303-304 Organic Chemistry I & II
• CHE 313-314 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I & II

A Minimum of five hours of Biochemistry chosen from the following:

• CHE 418 Biochemistry:  Macromolecules
• CHE 419 Biochemistry:  Metabolism
• CHE 420 Bioanalytical Chemistry Laboratory
• CHE 421 Biophysical Chemistry Laboratory