Degrees

Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Chemistry

The degree requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in chemistry requires a minimum of 124 semester hours. A minor is required for all emphases except Pharmaceutical Chemistry.

Students majoring in chemistry may complete the last 34 hours of their degree at an accredited school of engineering, provided a cooperative program leading to both a BS degree in chemistry and BS degree in engineering has been established by both schools.

General Education Component* (47-56 hours)

Basic Skills** (12-14 hours)

General Education Electives (35-42 hours)

Sciences** (9-10 hours)

Social Studies (3 hours)

Political Studies (3 hours)

Producing and Consuming (5-6 hours)

Fine Arts and Aesthetic Studies (2-3 hours)

Cultural Studies (3-5 hours)

Health and Well Being (4-6 hours)

Human Heritage (6 hours)

*See General Education Requirements for All Baccalaureate Degrees for specific areas and courses.

**MATH 150 and core chemistry courses required in the major will fulfill a part of each of these requirements.

Core Chemistry Courses (25 hours)
Choose one area of emphasis
- A. Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Chemistry: Professional Emphasis (ACS approved)
  - Chemistry Courses (31 hours)
    One hour CHEM 601 Chemistry Colloquium is required.
  - Other (18 hours)
  A minor in Mathematics is recommended.
- B. Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Chemistry: Biochemistry Emphasis
  - Chemistry Courses (17 hours)
    One hour CHEM 601 Chemistry Colloquium is required.
  - Other (10 hours)
    - PHYS-104: Engineering Physics I (4 hours)
      
      OR PHYS-100: College Physics I (4 hours)
      
      AND PHYS-130: Elementary Physics Laboratory I (1 hours)
    - PHYS-105: Engineering Physics II (4 hours)
      
      AND PHYS-132: Engineering Physics Laboratory II (1 hours)
      
      OR PHYS-101: College Physics II (4 hours)
      
      AND PHYS-131: College Physics Laboratory II (1 hours)
  A biology minor designed to complement this major should be selected or is highly recommended. An undergraduate research experience in this area is highly recommended.
- C. Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Chemistry: Polymer Chemistry Emphasis
  - Chemistry Courses (23 hours)
    One hour CHEM 601 Chemistry Colloquium is required.
  - Other (10 hours)
    - PHYS-104: Engineering Physics I (4 hours)
      
      OR PHYS-100: College Physics I (4 hours)
      
      AND PHYS-130: Elementary Physics Laboratory I (1 hours)
    - PHYS-105: Engineering Physics II (4 hours)
      
      AND PHYS-132: Engineering Physics Laboratory II (1 hours)
      
      OR PHYS-101: College Physics II (4 hours)
      
      AND PHYS-131: College Physics Laboratory II (1 hours)
  A minor or second major in Plastics Engineering Technology is an ideal complement to this emphasis area.
- D. Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Chemistry: Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Profession Emphasis
  - Chemistry Courses (17 hours)
    One hour CHEM 601 Chemistry Colloquium is required.
  - Other (10 hours)
    - PHYS-104: Engineering Physics I (4 hours)
      
      OR PHYS-100: College Physics I (4 hours)
      
      AND PHYS-130: Elementary Physics Laboratory I (1 hours)
    - PHYS-105: Engineering Physics II (4 hours)
      
      AND PHYS-132: Engineering Physics Laboratory II (1 hours)
      
      OR PHYS-101: College Physics II (4 hours)
      
      AND PHYS-131: College Physics Laboratory II (1 hours)
  The suggested minor or second major should be chosen from Biology. All prospective pre-medicine students should see a Chemistry Department Pre-Medicine advisor prior to their first registration. This program is also designed for pre-dental, pre-physical therapy, pre-veterinary and other medically related programs.
- E. Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Chemistry: Environmental Chemistry Emphasis
  - Chemistry Courses (17 hours)
    One hour CHEM 601 Chemistry Colloquium is required.
  - Other (10 hours)
    - PHYS-104: Engineering Physics I (4 hours)
      
      OR PHYS-100: College Physics I (4 hours)
      
      AND PHYS-130: Elementary Physics Laboratory I (1 hours)
    - PHYS-105: Engineering Physics II (4 hours)
      
      AND PHYS-132: Engineering Physics Laboratory II (1 hours)
      
      OR PHYS-101: College Physics II (4 hours)
      
      AND PHYS-131: College Physics Laboratory II (1 hours)
  An appropriate minor or second major should be chosen from Engineering Technology or Biology. A course in statistics is highly recommended. An undergraduate research experience in analytical chemistry is highly recommended.
- F. Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Chemistry: Pharmaceutical Chemistry Emphasis
  GENERAL EDUCATION DEGREE REQUIREMENTS*
  
  Courses meeting general education requirements may also satisfy major, minor, emphasis or program requirements.
  - Basic Skills (14 hours)
  - *General Education Electives (25-26 hours)
    - Sciences (9-10 hours)
      - Natural Sciences (Select one)
        
        BIOL-111: General Biology (3 hours)
        
        AND BIOL-112: General Biology Laboratory (2 hours)
        
        BIOL-211: Principles of Biology I (4 hours)
      - Physical Science
        Satisfied by the Major
    - Social Studies
      - SOC-100: Introduction to Sociology (3 hours)
    - Political Studies
      - POLS-101: U.S. Politics (3 hours)
    - Fine Arts and Aesthetic Studies
      - MUSIC-120: Music Appreciation (____) (3 hours)
    - Health and Well Being
      - PSYCH-155: General Psychology (3 hours)
      - HHP-150: Lifetime Fitness Concepts (1 hours)
    - Human Heritage (Select one)
  - Chemistry Courses (20 hours)
  - Biology Courses (10 hours)
    - BIOL-257: Anatomy and Physiology (3 hours)
      
      AND BIOL-258: Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory (2 hours)
    - BIOL-371: General Microbiology (3 hours)
      
      AND BIOL-372: General Microbiology Laboratory (2 hours)
  - Mathematics Courses
    MATH 150 Calculus I (5 hours) (Satisfied by General Education)
  *Approved by the General Education Committee
  
  A minor is not required for the pharmaceutical chemistry emphasis.
  
  Remaining requirements for the baccalaureate degree are fulfilled upon satisfactory completion of the first two years of any accredited pharmacy school curriculum. An official transcript will need to be sent directly from the pharmacy school to Pittsburg State University, Registrar’s office. Restrictions on credit hours earned on campus and in the final semester are waived.
  
  Sample Professional Curriculum* (A minimum of 56 hours to be transferred from an accredited School of Pharmacy).
  
  P&TX 630 Pharmacology I (4 hours)
  
  MDCM 601 Medicinal Biochemistry I (4 hours)
  
  MDCM 602 Medicinal Biochemistry Laboratory (1 hour)
  
  PHPR 500 Early Pharmacy Practice Experience (1 hour)
  
  PHCH 517 Calculations (2 hour)
  
  PHPR 620 Ethics & Intro to Law (1 hour)
  
  PHAR 507 Dean’s Orientation & Introduction to Pharmacy (1 hour)
  
  MDCM 603 Medicinal Biochemistry II (3 hours)
  
  PHCH 518 Principles of Solution/Dosage Forms (3 hours)
  
  P&TX 631 Pharmacology II (4 hours)
  
  PHAR 502 Pharmacy Practice II (3 hours)
  
  PHAR 510 Laboratories (1 hour)
  
  PHAR 505 Immunization Theory and Practice (1 hour)
  
  MDCM 625 Medicinal Chemistry I (3 hours)
  
  P&TX 632 Pharmacology III (4 hours)
  
  PHCH 625 Pharmacokinetics (3 hours)
  
  PHPR 503 Pharmacy Practice III (4 hours)
  
  PHAR 515 Laboratories (1 hour)
  
  MDCM 626 Medicinal Chemistry II (3 hours)
  
  P&TX 640 Toxicology (2 hours)
  
  PHPR 646 Pharmacotherapy I (4 hours)
  
  PHCH 626 Biopharmaceutics & Drug Delivery (3 hours)
  
  PHPR 619 Health Care Systems (3 hours)
  
  PHAR 520 Laboratories (2 hours)
  
  *The Sample Professional Curriculum indicated reflects the University of Kansas Pharmacy Curriculum but the Curriculum is representative of all Pharmacy Schools in the United States.