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Oct 14, 2024
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2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog
Chemistry, BS
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University Core Curriculum Requirements
C. Life and Physical Sciences
For Biochemical/Pre-Medical, General Chemist and Chemistry Teacher Concentrations
Six hours from:
For Chemistry-Interdisciplinary Concentration
Six hours from: For Fermentation Science Concentration
D. Language, Philosophy and Culture
G. Government/Political Science
H. Social and Behavioral Sciences
Computer Science Option
Three hours from: Additional Mathematics
Three to four hours, as advised, from: Core Labs
Must correspond with Mathemetics and Life and Physical Science taken in the University Core Curriculum. Chemistry Concentrations
Complete one of the areas of concentration listed below. Biochemical/Pre-Medical Concentration
Special Problems Option
One hour from: General Chemistry Option
Nineteen to twenty hours from: Electives
Four hours of general electives as advised. Chemistry-Interdisciplinary Concentration
Special Problems/Seminar
One hour from each of the following: Chemistry Option
Fifteen hours from: Interdisciplinary Coursework
Twenty-five hours approved by the department. Nine hours must be at the advanced level.
- The student may also choose to pursue a minor with this concentration. If minor option is selected, complete 7 hours as approved by the department.
Fermentation Science Concentration
Special Problems/Seminar
One hour from each of the following: General Chemist Concentration
Special Problems/Seminar
One hour from each of the following: Additional Advanced Chemistry
Three to four hours of advanced level chemistry as advised. Excludes: CHEM 3402 , CHEM 3320 and CHEM 3330 . Chemistry Teacher Certification Concentration
Students can select this concentration to become certified to teach chemistry in grades 7-12.
Special Problems/Seminar
One hour from each of the following: JacksTeach
Students seeking secondary certification in chemistry must be accepted to the Educator Preparation Program (EPP) and complete the required JacksTeach coursework.
Student Teaching
Nine hours of: Minor Option
As advised, a minor of 18 to 24 semester hours in a single discipline may be required. At least six hours in the minor must be in advanced-level courses at SFA. General Electives
The student may be required to complete additional elective hours to complete the degree. Research Intensive Concentration
This concentration is not a major concentration but may be added to any chemistry department degree for a research intensive emphasis.
The hours for the research intensive concentration may be in excess of 120 hours and may affect elegibility for the Texas Tuition Rebate Opportunity.
This concentration consists of six to 10 hours from:
Grade Requirements
- A grade of at least C in each first-year English course (ENGL 1301 , ENGL 1302 )
- A C average in work completed in the major field
- A C average in work completed in the minor field
The required averages are based on those SFA courses taken in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan (CAPP). Transfer and advanced placement coursework are not included in GPA calculations.
In-Residence Requirement
Undergraduate Degree Programs
Undergraduate degrees require at least 25% semester credit hours completed in-residence.
Undergraduate degrees with 120 hours total degree program hours require a minimum of 30 advanced (upper level) in-residence semester credit hours. The in-residence hour requirement will be fulfilled as part of the individual discipline major, which includes as least 12 advanced in-residence semester credit hours. Minor requirements also may contribute to the total in-residence hours as at least six advanced in-residence semester credit hours are required. The balance of in-resident hours will be fulfilled through additional advanced semester credit hours and may include further major and minor coursework.
Undergraduate degrees with more than 120 total degree program hour requirements will ensure semester credit hours for the specific discipline include at least 25% of total semester credit hours in-residence.
View HOP policy 02-214.
Texas Success Initiative Program
All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See the TSI information catalog page.
Degree Map - Biochemical/Pre-Medical Concentration
The following is the recommended sequence of course completion for this degree. Degree Map - Chemistry-Interdisciplinary Concentration
Spring
16 Advanced CHEM Elective Credits / Units: 4 3000-4000 elective Credits / Units: 3 - GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3
Minor/Conc Credits / Units: 6
Spring
13 Minor/Conc Credits / Units: 3 3000-4000 elective Credits / Units: 3 Language, Phil and Culture Credits / Units: 3 Minor/Conc Credits / Units: 3 - CHEM 4170 - Senior Seminar Credit(s): 1
Degree Map - Fermentation Science Concentration
Fall
15 SCH. CHEM 4152, Comprehensive Biochemistry I Lab, not required. Degree Map - General Chemist Concentration
Degree Map - Chemistry Teacher Certification Concentration
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