Chemistry, BS (GPS)

This Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) outlines a sample four-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 four-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 four years, students must earn an average of 15 credit hours per semester (fall and spring). 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.

Fall One

CHM 1210 - General Chemistry I Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 1210L - General Chemistry Lab I Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 1210R - General Chemistry Lab I Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
UVC 1010 - First Year Seminar Credit Hour(s): 1
Wright State Core Choice (general education) Credit Hour(s): 3
Wright State Core Choice (general education) Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Notes:

High school Chemistry I is required for enrollment in CHM 1210/L/R. Enrollment eligibility for CHEM 1210/L/R is also based on your Math Placement Level (MPL). Additional MTH courses may be required as a prerequisite to this course.
A grade of C or higher in ENG 1100 is required for enrollment in ENG 2100.
UVC 1010 will be taken for 1 credit hour.

Spring One

CHM 1220 - General Chemistry II Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 1220L - General Chemistry Lab II Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 1220R - General Chemistry Lab II Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
MTH 2300 - Calculus I Credit Hour(s): 4
Wright State Core Choice (general education) Credit Hour(s): 3
Wright State Core Choice (general education) Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Note:

Enrollment eligibility for all math (MTH) classes is based on your Math Placement Level (MPL). Additional MTH courses may be required as a prerequisite to this course.

Fall Two

CHM 2110 - Organic Chemistry I Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 2110L - Organic Chemistry Lab I Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 2110R - Organic Chemistry Lab I Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
MTH 2310 - Calculus II Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 2400 - General Physics I Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 2400L - General Physics I Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
PHY 2400R - General Physics I Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
OR
PHY 1110 - Principles of Physics I Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 1110L - Principles of Physics Lab I Credit Hour(s): 1
PHY 1110R - Principles of Physics I Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0

Total: 14 Credit Hours

Spring Two

CHM 2120 - Organic Chemistry II Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 2120L - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 2120R - Organic Chemistry Lab II Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 3
PHY 2410 - General Physics II Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 2410L - General Physics II Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
PHY 2410R - General Physics II Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
OR
PHY 1120 - Principles of Physics II Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 1120L - Principles of Physics Lab II Credit Hour(s): 1
PHY 1120R - Principles of Physics II Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0

Total: 16 Credit Hours

Note:

To progress to higher level chemistry courses (by first semester of second year), you must have completed CHM 2120 , CHM 2120L , PHY 2410 or PHY 1120 , PHY 2410L or PHY 1120L , and MTH 2310 .

Fall Three

CHM 3120 - Quantitative Analysis Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 3120L - Quantitative Analysis Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 3510 - Thermodynamics and Kinetics Credit Hour(s): 3
Chemistry Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 2

Total: 16 Credit Hours

Spring Three

CHM 3520 - Quantum Chemistry and Statistical Thermodynamics Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 3520L - Physical Chemistry Laboratory II Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 3520R - Physical Chemistry II Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
CHM 3190 - Chemical Literature and Composition Credit Hour(s): 2
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 7

Total: 14 Credit Hours

Fall Four

CHM 4200 - Inorganic Chemistry I Credit Hour(s): 3
Chemistry Elective Credit Hour(s): 4
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 8

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Spring Four

CHM 4350 - Instrumental Analysis Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 4350L - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 3
Chemistry Elective Credit Hour(s): 3
General Elective Choice Credit Hour(s): 6

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Note:

This is only one of many possible graduation plans, alterations may be made as necessary. Students should meet with their academic advisors to create a personalized graduation plan.