Chemistry, BA (3 yr) (GPS)

This Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) outlines a sample three-year path to graduation and is valid for this catalog year only. This plan is a recommendation, and your actual program may vary. This suggested three-year graduation plan is not a substitute for regular academic advising appointments.

All undergraduate degree programs require at least 120 credit hours. To graduate in three years, students must earn an average of 15-18 credit hours per regular semester (fall and spring) and 6-12 credit hours in the summer semesters. Summer course offerings are limited, and students should plan carefully for summer classes with their academic advisor. The time it takes to complete a degree and the sequence in which courses are taken will depend on any credits transferred to WSU and placement in math and writing.

See the Academic Catalog for a complete listing of curriculum requirements, course prerequisites, and course descriptions. Course offerings and prerequisites are subject to change.

Courses Taken Prior to Matriculation

ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 1210 - General Chemistry I Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 1210L - General Chemistry Lab I Credit Hour(s): 2
WSU Core Credit Hour(s): 6

Fall One

CHM 1220 - General Chemistry II Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 1220L - General Chemistry Lab II Credit Hour(s): 2
MTH 2300 - Calculus I Credit Hour(s): 4
WSU Core Credit Hour(s): 6

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Spring One

CHM 2110 - Organic Chemistry I Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 2110L - Organic Chemistry Lab I Credit Hour(s): 2
MTH 2310 - Calculus II Credit Hour(s): 4

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Summer One

CHM 2120 - Organic Chemistry II Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 2120L - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 2
Elective (NOT CoSM or CECS) Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 8 Credit Hours

Fall Two

PHY 1110 - Principles of Physics I Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 1110L - Principles of Physics Lab I Credit Hour(s): 1
WSU Core Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM - Chemistry Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 14 Credit Hours

Spring Two

PHY 1120 - Principles of Physics II Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 1120L - Principles of Physics Lab II Credit Hour(s): 1
CHM - Chemistry Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
Elective (NOT CoSM or CECS) Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 3190 - Chemical Literature and Composition Credit Hour(s): 2

Total: 16 Credit Hours

Summer Two

CHM 3120 - Quantitative Analysis Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 3120L - Quantitative Analysis Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 2
Elective (NOT CoSM or CECS) Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 8 Credit Hours

Fall Three

CHM 3560 - Physical Chemistry for Life Sciences Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 3510L - Physical Chemistry Laboratory I Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM - Chemistry Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
Elective (NOT CoSM or CECS) Credit Hour(s): 3
General Electives Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 14 Credit Hours

Spring Three

CHM - Chemistry Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
Elective (NOT CoSM or CECS) Credit Hour(s): 6
General Electives Credit Hour(s): 7