Chemistry
Degree Requirements
Great news! You must be considering a career in chemistry or biochemistry. Our majors prepare students for graduate study, medical and dental school, teaching, or a wide range of occupations. The four options are: B.S. in biochemistry (best for pre-med), B.A. in chemistry, and a B.A. in chemistry with high school teaching certification. The details of each degree are shown below. Click here for descriptions of the courses. The chemistry program at Southwestern can be your ticket to a great career.
B.S., MAJOR IN BIOCHEMISTRY
In Chemistry:
111 General Chemistry 1
112 General Chemistry 2
221 Organic Chemistry 1
222 Organic Chemistry 2
324 Analytical Chemistry
345 Biophysical Chemistry
430 Biochemistry
461 Seminar in Chemistry
In Biology:
111 Biology 1
230 Genetics and Evolution
In Mathematics:
215 Introduction to Statistics (Recommended only)
222 Calculus 1
In Physics:
211 General Physics 1
212 General Physics 2
B.A., MAJOR IN CHEMISTRY
In Chemistry:
111 General Chemistry 1
112 General Chemistry 2
221 Organic Chemistry 1
222 Organic Chemistry 2
461 Seminar in Chemistry
Two courses from the following:
324 Analytical Chemistry
345 Biophysical Chemistry
430 Biochemistry
In Mathematics:
222 Calculus 1*
* Students without strong math backgrounds should take MATH110 (College Algebra) before Calculus 1.
In Physics:
201 or 211 College Physics 1 or General Physics 1
B.A., SECONDARY CERTIFICATION IN CHEMISTRY
(High School Teaching)
Chemistry Related Requirements
In Chemistry:
111 General Chemistry 1
112 General Chemistry 2
221 Organic Chemistry 1
222 Organic Chemistry 2
324 Analytical Chemistry
430 Biochemistry
461 Seminar in Chemistry
In Mathematics and Physics:
222 Calculus 1
* Students without strong math backgrounds should take MATH110 (College Algebra) before Calculus 1.
Other Related Courses:
201 or 211 College or General Physics 1
202 or 212 College or General Physics 2 (Recommended only)
NSCI280 History of Science
Professional Requirements
In Psychology:
112 General Psychology
In Communications:
102 Elements of Oral Communication
In Education (Required of all Education Majors)
150 Introduction to Education
215 Foundations of Education
216 Foundations of Education Lab
218 Developmental Psychology
322 Educational Psychology
323 Introduction to Exceptionalities
In Education (Required of all Secondary Education Majors)
348 Reading for Secondary Teachers
352 Principles of Effective Secondary Instruction
438 Teaching Chemistry in the Secondary Schools
439 Secondary School Methods and Management
449 Observation and Supervised Teaching in the Secondary School
Students must also complete the college's 33 semester hour general education program and take MATH103 and MATH110 or higher.
Other requirements:
There are other requirements for entry into the teacher education program and for state teacher licensure. Please consult the Southwestern College catalog for these specific requirements.
(Note: The degree plans shown above are based on the 2008-9 Southwestern College catalog.)
