2026-2027 Academic DRAFT Catalog

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2026-2027 Academic DRAFT Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Chemistry, BS (CHEM-BS)

CIP Code: 400501

Program Description

The Department of Chemistry offers undergraduate programs leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry. The curricula are designed to prepare not only undergraduate students who wish to pursue a career as a professional chemist or graduate work in chemistry but also those anticipating entrance into medical, dental, or other professional schools. In addition to the regular B.S. degree, two concentrations are available which permit the option of a heavy focus in chemistry courses or a combination of a chemistry major with extensive course work in allied (other sciences) or non-allied (education, arts) areas.

The ACS certified Bachelor of Science concentration is recommended particularly for those students who anticipate pursuing a career in chemistry. The program provides an in-depth coverage of the primary disciplines within the chemical field and adds further breadth to the course work required for regular Bachelor of Science program at the 4000-level. The physics requirement can be met only with the PHY 2400, PHY 2410, PHY 2400L, and PHY 2410L sequence.

Students who wish to teach chemistry in Ohio public high schools can pursue the Chemistry Education concentration. Upon completion of this undergraduate program, students are then eligible to complete the Professional Educators Program (PEP) Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree through Wright State’s College of Health, Education, and Human Services for licensure.

Program Admission Requirements

This academic program does not have admission requirements beyond regular admission to Wright State University. Any student is eligible to declare this academic program.

Program Learning Objectives

Students enrolled in this program will learn to:

describe the structure and function of atoms, molecules, and macromolecular structures and articulate how chemical processes like bonding, thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibrium, etc. describe their behavior in each of the five major areas of chemistry – Analytical, Biochemistry, Inorganic, Organic, & Physical.
use, explain, and interpret modern instrumentation and apply them in solving chemical problems.
formulate testable scientific hypotheses based on existing data and current scientific theories.
design, conduct, and troubleshoot experiments to test hypotheses.
document, store, and analyze data appropriately by physical and electronic methods.
collect and interpret scientific literature relevant to a chemistry topics.
produce data analyses, chemical structures, and the results of literature & experimental research to visualize and accurately represent chemical knowledge
communicate scientific information by written lab reports, literature reviews, and scientific papers.
design and deliver effective verbal and visual presentations of scientific topics.
examine their work and the world around them within the framework of risk reduction and the ‘12 Principles of Green Chemistry’ considering social, political, economic, moral, and environmental factors when applying chemical knowledge to real-world problems.
treat others with respect and fairness in professional settings, recognizing the impact of their own work on other individuals in society.

Program Learning Outcomes

As a result of their learning experience, graduates of this program can:

explain foundational principles of chemistry at the atomic, molecular, and macromolecular levels, as well as the physical processes that describe their behavior.
apply their understanding of these principles, including a working knowledge of the theory and operation of modern instrumentation, in solving a variety of real-world problems, both within and beyond the field of chemistry.
construct scientific hypotheses, experiments, and arguments based on existing data and current scientific theories then collect, store, analyze, and visualize chemical data by physical and electronic methods.
apply the ‘12 Principles of Green Chemistry’ in understanding chemistry’s role in shaping social and environmental outcomes while integrating a ‘safety-first’ mindset into decision-making to minimize negative impacts without compromising primary scientific outcomes.
communicate scientific concepts and data interpretations to audiences across a variety of understanding levels verbally, conversationally, and in writing.
collaborate and communicate effectively in teams of varied educational fields and backgrounds.
conduct themselves ethically and professionally in social and research environments

Honors Program

The honors program in chemistry is designed to provide recognition to the intellectually gifted student who pursues a program of independent study under the guidance of a faculty advisor. The program is open to any chemistry major in the B.S. program having at least junior standing and a 3.25 or better overall GPA, including a 3.60 or better average in the four most recent chemistry lecture courses. The normal time for application for admission is at the end of the sophomore year and no later than the end of the junior year. Students apply for admission by contacting the chair of the undergraduate studies committee, who will examine the student's record to determine eligibility. Eligible students are asked to submit a letter of intent (no longer than one typed page) indicating:

Why they wish to pursue departmental honors
The faculty member who has agreed to work with them
A description of the proposed project (with a timeline).

Upon acceptance into the program, the student should complete at least 9 credits of “A” research work, of which at least 6 credits will be CHM 4990. An additional 2 credit hours of “A” research work may be completed as collaborative research as specified in the letter of intent. The student also must pass with a minimum of a “B” grade two elective 4000-level lecture chemistry courses and present the research results at a local or national ACS meeting or other specialized conference and as an oral presentation as part of the CHM 6000 seminar series. Full details are available on the chemistry department website.

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Program Requirements

Chemistry, BS Program Requirements:

I. Wright State Core Requirements: 37 Credit Hours

As a part of the requirements for a bachelor’s degree at Wright State University, all students must complete the Wright State Core, a general education curriculum. Most programs require 36 hours in the Core, some programs may require additional hours.

Specific Core classes in some of the Elements may be required by some majors. When this occurs, the specific Core courses required will be listed below. In Elements where a specific course is not required, students can choose any course from the Wright State Core Program Requirements.

First-Year Seminar: 1 Credit Hour

All students must successfully complete a First-Year Seminar during their first year. Transfer students who transfer 24 or more credit hours (post high school graduation) are exempt from this requirement and will need to satisfy one additional credit hour in the Additional Core Courses category.

UVC 1010 - First Year Seminar Credit Hour(s): 1

Element A - English Composition: 6 Credit Hours

First-Year Writing Course (3 credit hours)
All students must successfully complete ENG 1100.  Based on Writing Placement level, some students may be required to enroll in a corequisite course (DEV 0100). 
ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
Second-Year Writing Course (3 credit hours)
ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation Credit Hour(s): 3

Element B - Mathematics, Statistics, and Logic: 4 Credit Hours

Based on Math Placement Level, students may need additional prerequisite or corequisite coursework in mathematics prior to enrollment in the required course below.

Required:

MTH 2300 - Calculus I Credit Hour(s): 4

Element C - Arts and Humanities: 6 Credit Hours

Students will select two Arts and Humanities courses, with different course prefixes from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements. One course must fulfill the History requirement.

History Requirement (3 credit hours)
Choose 1 course from the list below:
HST 1100 - Western Civilizations to 1500 Credit Hour(s): 3
HST 1200 - The West and the World since 1500 Credit Hour(s): 3
HST 1500 - Introduction to Greek and Roman Culture Credit Hour(s): 3
Arts and Humanities Course (3 credit hours)
Choose an additional Arts and Humanities course (a different prefix from what is chosen above) from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements.

Element D - Social and Behavioral Sciences: 6 Credit Hours

Students will select two Social and Behavioral Sciences courses, with different course prefixes from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements.

Element E - Natural Sciences: 10 Credit Hours

Students will select two Natural Science courses, from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements. At least one course must contain a laboratory.

Required:

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
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

Additional Core Courses: 4 Credit Hours

Students will select up to 4 additional credit hours from Elements A-E from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements to reach the 36 minimum hours required in the Core. Unless specified by the student’s major, these are selected by the student. When a major has required courses in this area, the specific Core course(s) required will be listed below.

MTH 2310 - Calculus II Credit Hour(s): 4

Additional Core Requirements

Within the 36 credit hours of the Wright State Core students must successfully complete the following:

One Global Inquiry (GI) course

Two Inclusive Excellence (IE) courses

One to two Integrated Writing (IW) courses. To meet degree requirements all students must complete a minimum of 3 IW courses by choosing either (a) 1 in the Core and 2 in the major or (b) 2 in the Core and 1 in the major. Students should check their major program requirements for courses that fulfill Integrated Writing.

Students who do not make choices within the 36 required hours of the Core to fulfill the GI, IE, and IW requirements will take additional Core hours beyond the minimum of 36.

II. Required Departmental Courses: 31 Credit Hours

Students in all three concentrations will complete the following classes:

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
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
CHM 3120 - Quantitative Analysis Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 3120L - Quantitative Analysis Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 3190 - Chemical Literature and Composition Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 3510 - Thermodynamics and Kinetics Credit Hour(s): 3
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 4350 - Instrumental Analysis Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 4350L - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 3

III. Concentration Courses: 23 Credit Hours

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
AND
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
OR
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
AND
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
CHM 4200 - Inorganic Chemistry I Credit Hour(s): 3
Choose 10 credit hours of 3000/4000 level CHM courses:
CHM 3020 - Environmental Chemistry Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 4000 - Chemistry Seminar Credit Hour(s): 1
Note: CHM 4000 (Chemistry Seminar) can be repeated for a maximum of 2 credit hours.
CHM 4020 - Environmental Chemistry Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 4020L - Environmental Chemistry Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
CHM 4170 - Applied Chemical Spectroscopy Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 4170L - Chemical Spectroscopy Lab Credit Hour(s): 1
CHM 4210 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 4210L - Advanced Inorganic Synthesis and Characterization Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 4210R - Advanced Inorganic Synthesis and Characterization Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
CHM 4370 - Electroanalytical Chemistry Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 4370L - Electroanalytical Chemistry Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
CHM 4400 - Principles of Medicinal Chemistry and Toxicology Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 4415 - Forensic Chemistry Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 4415L - Forensic Chemistry Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
CHM 4610 - Synthetic Polymer Chemistry Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 4650 - Physical Polymer Chemistry Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 4720 - Chemical Crystallography Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 4900 - Critical Literature Analysis Credit Hour(s): 1
No more than 3 credit hours (combined total) of the following:
CHM 4880 - Independent Study in Chemistry Credit Hour(s): 1 to 4
CHM 4990 - Special Problems in Chemistry Credit Hour(s): 1 to 5
One of the following BMB courses may be counted towards the 10 credit hours:
BMB 4001 - Fundamentals of Biochemistry Credit Hour(s): 3
or
BMB 4210 - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I Credit Hour(s): 3
or
BMB 4230 - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II Credit Hour(s): 3

IV. General Electives: 29 Credit Hours

Students must earn a minimum of 120 credit hours for a baccalaureate degree. If the total number of credit hours in the WSU Core (general education program) and the major requirements do not total at least 120 credits, students will choose additional courses (general electives) to meet the minimum required 120 credit hours. Students may choose from any undergraduate course in the Academic Catalog for which they meet the course prerequisites and for which they do not already have earned credit.

Students are encouraged to consider adding a minor, certificate, or microcredential.

Total: 120 Credit Hours

Chemistry, BS, ACS Certified Concentration

I. Wright State Core Requirements: 37 Credit Hours

First-Year Seminar: 1 Credit Hour

All students must successfully complete a First-Year Seminar during their first year. Transfer students who transfer 24 or more credit hours (post high school graduation) are exempt from this requirement and will need to satisfy 1-3 additional credit hours in the Additional Core Courses category.

UVC 1010 - First Year Seminar Credit Hour(s): 1

Element A - English Composition: 6 Credit Hours

First-Year Writing Course (3 credit hours)

All students must successfully complete ENG 1100.  Based on Writing Placement level, some students may be required to enroll in a corequisite course (DEV 0100). 
ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
Second-Year Writing Course (3 credit hours)
ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation Credit Hour(s): 3

Element B - Mathematics, Statistics, and Logic: 4 Credit Hours

Based on Math Placement Level, students may need additional prerequisite or corequisite coursework in mathematics prior to enrollment in the required course below.

Required:

MTH 2300 - Calculus I Credit Hour(s): 4

Element C - Arts and Humanities: 6 Credit Hours

Students will select two Arts and Humanities courses, with different course prefixes from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements. One course must fulfill the History requirement.

History Requirement (3 credit hours)

Choose 1 course from the list below:
HST 1100 - Western Civilizations to 1500 Credit Hour(s): 3
HST 1200 - The West and the World since 1500 Credit Hour(s): 3
HST 1500 - Introduction to Greek and Roman Culture Credit Hour(s): 3
Arts and Humanities Course (3 credit hours)

Choose an additional Arts and Humanities course (a different prefix from what is chosen above) from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements.

Element D - Social and Behavior Sciences: 6 Credit Hours

Students will select two Social and Behavioral Sciences courses, with different course prefixes from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements.

Students following the Chemistry Education concentration must take the following:

ED 2600 - Introduction to Education Credit Hour(s): 3 (IE) (IW)

Element E - Natural Sciences: 10 Credit Hours

Students will select two Natural Science courses, from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements. At least one course must contain a laboratory.

Required:

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
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

Additional Core Courses: 4 Credit Hours

MTH 2310 - Calculus II Credit Hour(s): 4

Additional Core Requirements

Within the 36 credit hours of the Wright State Core students must successfully complete the following:

One Global Inquiry (GI) course

Two Inclusive Excellence (IE) courses

One to two Integrated Writing (IW) courses. To meet degree requirements all students must complete a minimum of 3 IW courses by choosing either (a) 1 in the Core and 2 in the major or (b) 2 in the Core and 1 in the major. Students should check their major program requirements for courses that fulfill Integrated Writing.

Students who do not make choices within the 36 required hours of the Core to fulfill the GI, IE, and IW requirements will take additional Core hours beyond the minimum of 36.

II. Required Departmental Courses: 31 Credit Hours

Students in all three concentrations will complete the following classes:

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
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
CHM 3120 - Quantitative Analysis Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 3120L - Quantitative Analysis Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 3190 - Chemical Literature and Composition Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 3510 - Thermodynamics and Kinetics Credit Hour(s): 3
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 4350 - Instrumental Analysis Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 4350L - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 3

III. Concentration Courses: 23 Credit Hours

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
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
CHM 4170 - Applied Chemical Spectroscopy Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 4200 - Inorganic Chemistry I Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 4210 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 4210L - Advanced Inorganic Synthesis and Characterization Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 4210R - Advanced Inorganic Synthesis and Characterization Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
Choose one of the following biochemistry courses:
BMB 4001 - Fundamentals of Biochemistry Credit Hour(s): 3
BMB 4210 - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I Credit Hour(s): 3
BMB 4230 - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II Credit Hour(s): 3

IV. General Electives: 29 Credit Hours

Students are encouraged to consider adding a minor, certificate, or microcredential.

Total: 120 Credit Hours

Chemistry, BS, Chemistry Education Concentration

I. Wright State Core Requirements: 37 Credit Hours

First-Year Seminar: 1 Credit Hour

All students must successfully complete a First-Year Seminar during their first year. Transfer students who transfer 24 or more credit hours (post high school graduation) are exempt from this requirement and will need to satisfy 1-3 additional credit hours in the Additional Core Courses category.

UVC 1010 - First Year Seminar Credit Hour(s): 1

Element A - English Composition: 6 Credit Hours

First-Year Writing Course (3 credit hours)

All students must successfully complete ENG 1100.  Based on Writing Placement level, some students may be required to enroll in a corequisite course (DEV 0100). 
ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
Second-Year Writing Course (3 credit hours)
ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation Credit Hour(s): 3

Element B - Mathematics, Statistics, and Logic: 4 Credit Hours

Based on Math Placement Level, students may need additional prerequisite or corequisite coursework in mathematics prior to enrollment in the required course below.

Required:

MTH 2300 - Calculus I Credit Hour(s): 4

Element C - Arts and Humanities: 6 Credit Hours

Students will select two Arts and Humanities courses, with different course prefixes from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements. One course must fulfill the History requirement.

History Requirement (3 credit hours)

Choose 1 course from the list below:
HST 1100 - Western Civilizations to 1500 Credit Hour(s): 3
HST 1200 - The West and the World since 1500 Credit Hour(s): 3
HST 1500 - Introduction to Greek and Roman Culture Credit Hour(s): 3
Arts and Humanities Course (3 credit hours)

Choose an additional Arts and Humanities course (a different prefix from what is chosen above) from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements.

Element D - Social and Behavior Sciences: 6 Credit Hours

Students will select two Social and Behavioral Sciences courses, with different course prefixes from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements.

Students following the Chemistry Education concentration must take the following:

ED 2600 - Introduction to Education Credit Hour(s): 3 (IE) (IW)

Element E - Natural Sciences: 10 Credit Hours

Students will select two Natural Science courses, from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements. At least one course must contain a laboratory.

Required:

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
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

Additional Core Courses: 4 Credit Hours

MTH 2310 - Calculus II Credit Hour(s): 4

Additional Core Requirements

Within the 36 credit hours of the Wright State Core students must successfully complete the following:

One Global Inquiry (GI) course

Two Inclusive Excellence (IE) courses

One to two Integrated Writing (IW) courses. To meet degree requirements all students must complete a minimum of 3 IW courses by choosing either (a) 1 in the Core and 2 in the major or (b) 2 in the Core and 1 in the major. Students should check their major program requirements for courses that fulfill Integrated Writing.

Students who do not make choices within the 36 required hours of the Core to fulfill the GI, IE, and IW requirements will take additional Core hours beyond the minimum of 36.

II. Required Departmental Courses: 31 Credit Hours

Students in all three concentrations will complete the following classes:

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
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
CHM 3120 - Quantitative Analysis Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 3120L - Quantitative Analysis Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 3190 - Chemical Literature and Composition Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 3510 - Thermodynamics and Kinetics Credit Hour(s): 3
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 4350 - Instrumental Analysis Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 4350L - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 3

III. Concentration Courses: 47 Credit Hours

Education & Science Core

ED 2650 - Early Field Experience: Introduction to the Education Profession Part 1 Credit Hour(s): 1
ED 2700 - Introduction to Educational Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
ED 2750 - Early Field Experience: Introduction to the Education Profession Part 2 Credit Hour(s): 1
ED 2800 - Cultural Humility for Working with Youth Credit Hour(s): 3
EDS 2900 - Individuals with Exceptionalities Credit Hour(s): 3
BIO 1120 - Cells and Genes Credit Hour(s): 4
BIO 1120L - Cells & Genes Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
BIO 1150 - Organisms and Ecosystems Credit Hour(s): 4
BIO 1150L - Organisms & Ecosystems Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
EES 2510 - Earth Systems Credit Hour(s): 4
EES 2550 - Earth History 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
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

Chemistry Core

Choose 10 credit hours of 3000/4000 level CHM courses:

CHM 4000 - Chemistry Seminar Credit Hour(s): 1
CHM 4020 - Environmental Chemistry Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 4020L - Environmental Chemistry Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
CHM 4170 - Applied Chemical Spectroscopy Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 4170L - Chemical Spectroscopy Lab Credit Hour(s): 1
CHM 4200 - Inorganic Chemistry I Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 4210 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 4210L - Advanced Inorganic Synthesis and Characterization Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 4210R - Advanced Inorganic Synthesis and Characterization Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
CHM 4370 - Electroanalytical Chemistry Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 4370L - Electroanalytical Chemistry Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
CHM 4400 - Principles of Medicinal Chemistry and Toxicology Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 4415 - Forensic Chemistry Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 4415L - Forensic Chemistry Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
CHM 4610 - Synthetic Polymer Chemistry Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 4650 - Physical Polymer Chemistry Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 4720 - Chemical Crystallography Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 4900 - Critical Literature Analysis Credit Hour(s): 1
No more than 3 credit hours (combined total) of the following:
CHM 4880 - Independent Study in Chemistry Credit Hour(s): 1 to 4
CHM 4990 - Special Problems in Chemistry Credit Hour(s): 1 to 5
One of the following BMB courses may be counted towards the 10 credit hours:
BMB 4001 - Fundamentals of Biochemistry Credit Hour(s): 3
BMB 4210 - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I Credit Hour(s): 3
BMB 4230 - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II Credit Hour(s): 3

IV. General Electives: 5 Credit Hours

Students are encouraged to consider adding a minor, certificate, or microcredential.

Total: 120 Credit Hours

Graduation Planning Strategy

A Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS), also known as a four-year guide, is an academic tool showing one example of how a program can be completed in a certain amount of time. All Wright State undergraduate majors can be completed in four years with careful planning. Some programs may require summer coursework. Time to degree is dependent on many factors including student placement in mathematics and writing courses, CCP and AP coursework, transfer coursework, and other variables.

These guides are valid for this year’s Academic Catalog only and are subject to change. These guides are a recommendation only and your actual program may vary. Students should consult with their academic advisor on a regular basis and create a personalized plan to degree completion.