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Chemistry Major

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The Drury chemistry program is designed to provide the students with a hands-on approach to learning with modern-day equipment and instrumentation. The curriculum offers three majors (ACS Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Chemistry) that can prepare students for direct employment after graduation and/or provide a strong foundation for continued education in graduate school or a health-related professional program.

It is strongly recommended that students contact an advisor in the chemistry program to help them determine which major will provide the best opportunity for them to successfully complete preparation for their chosen career.



ACS Chemistry Major, BS

The Bachelor of Science ACS Chemistry major requires 65 credit hours of coursework.

Students planning a career in chemistry or biochemistry research, or as a professional chemist or biochemist, are strongly encouraged to complete the major approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS).

Chemistry Courses (47 hrs.)

Choose One: (5 hrs.)

  • CHEM 121 Introductory Chemistry (5 hrs.)
  • CHEM 131/L Foundations of Chemistry with Lab (5 hrs.)

Other Foundational Courses

Choose Four Advanced Topics and 2 Labs: (16 hrs.)

  • CHEM 338/L Advanced Inorganic Chemistry with Lab (5 hrs.)
  • CHEM 410/L Instrumental Analysis with Lab (5 hrs.)
  • CHEM 414/L Medicinal Chemistry with Lab (5 hrs.)
  • CHEM 415/L Advanced Organic Chemistry with Lab (5 hrs.)
  • CHEM 427/L Advanced Physical Chemistry with Lab (5 hrs.)
  • CHEM 436/L Advanced Biochemistry with Lab (5 hrs.)

Non-Chemistry Course Requirements (18 hrs.)

Chemistry Major, BA

It is strongly recommended that students contact an advisor in the chemistry program to help them determine which major will provide the best opportunity for them to successfully complete preparation for their chosen career.

The Chemistry major requires 44 credit hours of coursework.

Chemistry Course Requirements (30 hrs.)

Choose One: (5 hrs.)

  • CHEM 121 Introductory Chemistry (5 hrs.)
  • CHEM 131/L Foundations of Chemistry with Lab (5 hrs.)

Choose Three: (15 hrs.)

Choose Two Advanced Topics: (10 hrs.)

  • CHEM 338/L Advanced Inorganic Chemistry with Lab (5 hrs.)
  • CHEM 410/L Instrumental Analysis with Lab (5 hrs.)
  • CHEM 414/L Medicinal Chemistry with Lab (5 hrs.)
  • CHEM 415/L Advanced Organic Chemistry with Lab (5 hrs.)
  • CHEM 427/L Advanced Physical Chemistry with Lab (5 hrs.)
  • CHEM 436/L Advanced Biochemistry with Lab (5 hrs.)

Non-Chemistry Course Requirements (14 hrs.)

Choose One Set:

OR

  • PHYS 201 Principles of Physics I (5 hrs.)
  • PHYS 202 Principles of Physics II (5 hrs.)