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2016-2017 University Catalog
Chemistry, BA
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Banner Code: SC-BA-CHEM
College: College of Science
Department: Chemistry and Biochemistry
This program of study is offered by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the College of Science .
This program, when coordinated with the necessary courses in education, meets requirements for teacher licensure. It also meets requirements for entrance to medical and other professional schools.
Students must fulfill all Requirements for Bachelor’s Degrees and the Mason Core . Additionally, the College Requirements for the BA Degree (outlined below) must also be met. Students majoring in chemistry must complete the chemistry program requirements with a minimum GPA of 2.30 and present no more than two courses with a grade of ‘D’ (1.00) in CHEM coursework at graduation.
CHEM 336 or CHEM 465 will fulfill the writing intensive requirement for students majoring in chemistry.
This undergraduate program offers students the option of applying to the accelerated master’s program in Curriculum and Instruction (Secondary Education Chemistry Concentration) .
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BA without Concentration
Students who do not select the optional concentration complete the curriculum requirements listed below.
Without Concentration Total: 56 credits
▲ Concentration in Biochemistry (BC)
The concentration in biochemistry is designed for students interested in studying chemistry at its interface with the biological sciences. Those interested in health science careers can obtain an excellent science background through this concentration.
Students majoring in chemistry with a concentration in biochemistry will complete the alternative requirements for the major plus the concentration, both listed below.
Mathematics and Statistics (11 credits)
BC Concentration Total: 62 credits
Mason Core, BA Requirements, and Elective Credits (58-64 credits)
In order to meet a minimum of 120 credits, this degree requires additional credits (specific credit counts by concentration are shown below), which may be applied towards any remaining Mason Core requirements (outlined below), Requirements for Bachelor’s Degrees , College Requirements for the BA Degree (outlined below), and elective courses. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with their advisors to ensure that they fulfill all requirements.
- Without concentration: 64 credits
- BC concentration: 58 credits
College Requirements for the BA Degree
Except where expressly prohibited, a course used to fulfill this college-level requirement may also be used simultaneously to satisfy other requirements such as Mason Core requirements, other college-level requirements, or requirements for the major. In some cases, the requirements listed below may be superseded by requirements of the degree program and the Mason Core .
Philosophy or Religious Studies (3 credits)
Choose any course in philosophy (PHIL) or religious studies (RELI), except for PHIL 323 and PHIL 324 .
Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 credits)
Choose one approved Mason Core: Social and Behavioral Science course in addition to the Mason Core -required course for a total of 6 credits. The two courses used to fulfill the combined college-level and university requirements must be from different disciplines.
This requirement may be fulfilled by completing any course in ANTH, CRIM, ECON, GOVT, HIST (except HIST 100 or HIST 125 ), LING, PSYC, or SOCI, and the following GGS courses:
Foreign Language (0-3 credits)
Intermediate-level proficiency in one foreign language is required. This requirement may be fulfilled by completing a course in a foreign language numbered 202, 209, or 210 (or higher-level courses taught in the language), or by achieving a satisfactory score on an approved proficiency test. Students who are already proficient in a second language may be eligible for a waiver of this requirement. Additional information on waivers can be found via the college’s Office of Academic and Student Affairs.
Mason Core
Please note that some Mason Core requirements may already be fulfilled by the major requirements listed above.
Expand each item below for a link to specific course lists for each category:
Foundation Requirements (15-19 credits)
Core Requirements (22 credits)
Synthesis/Capstone Requirement (minimum 3 credits)
Degree Total: Minimum 120 credits
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