Department of Chemistry
Box 70695 Phone: (423) 439-4367
| Chemistry Major/Concentration | Chemistry Major/Professional Concentration |
The Department of Chemistry offers a course of study leading to the bachelor of science degree that meets the needs of students who plan a career in chemistry, who plan to teach chemistry in secondary schools, or who need a strong chemistry background for their chosen field. It offers four concentrations designed for different career goals, a minor, and a teacher education program.
A minor is required with this concentration.
ETSU Academic Proficiency Requirements
Writing: Students must complete a minimum of four writing-intensive courses. At least two of these courses must be in the major field of study. At least two of the four courses must be at the 3000-4000 level.
Oral Communication: Students must complete a minimum of two oral communication-intensive courses. At least one of these courses must be in the major field of study.
Using Information Technology: Students must pass the information technology proficiency exam or successfully complete CSCI 1100, Using Information Technology, during their first calendar year or prior to accumulating 33 semester credits at ETSU. In addition, students must complete at least one using information technology-intensive course in the major field of study.
Transfer students may be subject to reduced number of intensives. See ETSU Academic Proficiency Requirements for details.
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TBR General Education Requirements |
42 Credit Hours |
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ENGL |
1010 |
Critical Reading and Expository Writing |
3 |
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ENGL |
1020 |
Critical Thinking and Argumentation |
3 |
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Communication: Oral Communication* |
3 |
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MATH |
1910 | Calculus** |
4 |
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| CHEM | 1110/1111 | General Chemistry I Lecture/Lab | 4 | ||
| CHEM | 1120/1121 | General Chemistry II Lecture/Lab | 4 | ||
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HIST |
2010 |
The United States to 1877 |
3 |
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HIST |
2020 |
The United States Since 1877 |
3 |
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Humanities/Fine Arts* |
9 |
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Social/Behavioral Sciences* |
6 |
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*See the General Education Core Requirements for options.
** MATH 1840 or 1850 are acceptable for Chemistry concentrations.
Chemistry Concentration Requirements...................................................................25 Credit Hours
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CHEM |
1110/1111 |
General Chemistry Lecture/Lab I |
* |
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CHEM |
1120/1121 |
General Chemistry Lecture/Lab II |
* |
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CHEM |
2220/2221 |
Quantitative Analysis |
4 |
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CHEM |
2010/2011 |
Organic Chemistry Lecture/Lab I |
5 |
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CHEM |
2020/2021 |
Organic Chemistry Lecture/Lab II |
5 |
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CHEM |
3710 |
Principles of Physical Chemistry Lecture |
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Or |
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CHEM |
3750 |
Physical Chemistry |
3 |
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CHEM |
3611 |
Introduction to Integrated Lab |
2 |
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Six hours of upper division courses in the Chemistry Department |
6 |
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*Satisfies the TBR General Education Core Requirements.
Minor Requirements............................................................................................... 18-27 Credit Hours
Electives.................................................................................................................. 34-43 Credit Hours
Total Hours Required for Degree............................................................................... 128 Credit Hours
Suggested Course Sequence
Freshman Year
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First Semester |
Credit Hours |
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CHEM |
1110/1111 |
General Chemistry Lecture/Lab I |
4 |
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MATH |
1910 |
Calculus I |
4 |
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ENGL |
1010 |
Critical Reading and Expository Writing |
3 |
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HIST |
2010 |
The United States to 1877 |
3 |
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Electives |
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3 |
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Semester Total |
17 |
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Second Semester |
Credit Hours |
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CHEM |
1120/1121 |
General Chemistry II |
4 |
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ENGL |
1020 |
Critical Thinking and Argumentation |
3 |
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HIST |
2020 |
The United States Since 1877 |
3 |
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Communication: Oral Communication |
3 |
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Electives |
3 |
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Semester Total |
16 |
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Sophomore Year
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First Semester |
Credit Hours |
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CHEM |
2010/2011 |
Organic I |
5 |
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Literature |
3 |
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Minor Requirement |
3 |
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Electives |
6 |
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Semester Total |
17 |
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Second Semester |
Credit Hours |
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CHEM |
2020/2021 |
Organic II |
5 |
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CHEM |
2220/2221 |
Quantitative Analysis |
4 |
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Humanities/Fine Arts |
3 |
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Minor Requirement |
3 |
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Semester Total |
15 |
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Junior Year
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First Semester |
Credit Hours |
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CHEM |
3750 |
Physical Chemistry I |
3 |
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CHEM |
3611 |
Introductory Integrated Lab |
2 |
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Humanities/Fine Arts |
3 |
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Minor Requirement |
3 |
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Electives |
6 |
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Semester Total |
17 |
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Second Semester |
Credit Hours |
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Upper division courses in Chemistry |
6 |
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Social/Behavioral Sciences |
3 |
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Minor Requirement |
3 |
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Electives |
3 |
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Semester Total |
15 |
Senior Year
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First Semester |
Credit Hours |
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Minor Requirement |
3 |
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Social/Behavioral Sciences |
3 |
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Electives |
9 |
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Semester Total |
15 |
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Second Semester |
Credit Hours |
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Minor Requirement |
3 |
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Electives |
13 |
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Semester Total |
15 |
Chemistry Professional - This concentration is for those students who desire a rigorous study in chemistry but whose career goals do not require an American Chemical Society-approved curriculum. A minimum of 45 credit hours is required.
A minor is required with this concentration.
Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.)
Chemistry Major (CHEM)
Chemistry Professional Concentration (CPRO)
ETSU Academic Proficiency Requirements
Writing: Students must complete a minimum of four writing-intensive courses. At least two of these courses must be in the major field of study. At least two of the four courses must be at the 3000-4000 level.
Oral Communication: Students must complete a minimum of two oral communication-intensive courses. At least one of these courses must be in the major field of study.
Using Information Technology: Students must pass the information technology proficiency exam or successfully complete CSCI 1100, Using Information Technology, during their first calendar year or prior to accumulating 33 semester credits at ETSU. In addition, students must complete at least one using information technology-intensive course in the major field of study.
Transfer students may be subject to reduced number of intensives. See ETSU Academic Proficiency Requirements for details.
|
TBR General Education Requirements |
42 Credit Hours |
||||
|
|
ENGL |
1010 |
Critical Reading and Expository Writing |
3 |
|
|
|
ENGL |
1020 |
Critical Thinking and Argumentation |
3 |
|
|
|
Communication: Oral Communication* |
3 |
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MATH |
1910 | Calculus |
4 |
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| CHEM | 1110/1111 | General Chemistry I Lecture/Lab | 4 | ||
| CHEM | 1120/1121 | General Chemistry II Lecture/Lab | 4 | ||
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HIST |
2010 |
The United States to 1877 |
3 |
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HIST |
2020 |
The United States Since 1877 |
3 |
|
|
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Humanities/Fine Arts* |
9 |
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Social/Behavioral Sciences* |
6 |
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*See the General Education Core Requirements for options.
Chemistry Professional Requirements......................................................................37 Credit Hours
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CHEM |
1110/1111 |
General Chemistry Lecture/Lab I |
* |
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CHEM |
1120/1121 |
General Chemistry Lecture/Lab II |
* |
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CHEM |
2220/2221 |
Quantitative Analysis |
4 |
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CHEM |
2010/2011 |