The chemistry major is designed to equip graduates with the skills, knowledge, and attitudes that are necessary to secure meaningful employment in a private-sector or government laboratory, or gain admission to a graduate or professional program. The standard chemistry major requires:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Requirements | ||
| General Education | 26-39 | |
| Required Chemistry Courses | ||
| CHEMSTRY 1140 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEMSTRY 1240 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEMSTRY 2150 | Quantitative Analysis | 4 |
| CHEMSTRY 2730 | Inorganic Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| CHEMSTRY 3540 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEMSTRY 3510 | Organic Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| CHEMSTRY 3630 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEMSTRY 3610 | Organic Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| CHEMSTRY 4130 | Physical Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEMSTRY 4110 | Physical Chemistry Lab I | 1 |
| CHEMSTRY 4240 | Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
| CHEMSTRY 4630 | General Biochemistry | 3 |
| CHEMSTRY 4060 | Chemistry Seminar | 1 |
| CHEMSTRY 4000 | Undergraduate Research | 1-3 |
| or CHEMSTRY 4660 | Cooperative Field Experience | |
| Required Supporting Courses from Math and Physics | ||
| MATH 2640 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
| MATH 2740 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| PHYSICS 1350 | Introductory Physics I | 5 |
| or PHYSICS 2240 | General Physics I | |
| PHYSICS 1450 | Introductory Physics II | 5 |
| or PHYSICS 2340 | General Physics II | |
| Total Credits | 83-98 | |
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Not required for the forensic chemistry with DNA emphasis major.
In order to be licensed to teach science, students must complete the Science Education Major. This major requires students to acquire depth in a science discipline via completion of a 2nd major or minor, such as the Chemistry Major, Standard, B.S. or the Chemistry Minor. This will improve marketability. Finally, students will also need to complete Middle-Secondary Education emphasis through School of Education to acquire necessary professional education training.
For licensure in WI: Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.75 in the major in order to student teach and be licensed. If you earn a minimum GPA of 3.0 in your major then you will not have to take the Praxis II content exam.
Students interested in securing secondary-education licensure should add ENVSS 3330 to the standard chemistry requirements.
The UW-Platteville School of Education program is designed to meet all of the educational requirements for the initial licensing in the State of Wisconsin. The program may not meet requirements of other states and we are unable to make a determination about whether the program meets requirements of other states. If you are interested in certification outside of the state of Wisconsin, we encourage you to contact the appropriate state licensing agency to seek guidance and verify requirements before beginning a program, as well as during your program of study. See Professional Licensure Directory by State.
Students who expect to enter a graduate program in chemistry are recommended to choose one of the ACS certified majors.
Chemistry Major, Biochemistry and Biotechnology Emphasis, B.S.
This Biochemistry and Biotechnology Emphasis will allow UW-Platteville students to finish their undergraduate degree from UW-Platteville by inclusion of one semester of transfer credits (15 credits) from completion of the Biotechnology post-baccalaureate intensive certificate program (BPI) at Madison College. Students will successfully complete three and one half years (at least 105 credits) of baccalaureate studies including biotechnology prerequisite courses, general education requirements and major requirements for a baccalaureate degree from UW-Platteville. Successfully completed BPI coursework will transfer 15 credits (as Biology 3000T) to UW-Platteville and count toward the student's undergraduate degree in Chemistry granted by UW-Platteville. The student will also earn a postbaccalaureate certificate in Biotechnology upon successful completion of the requirements.
A minimum of 105 semester credits must be completed at UW-Platteville, including all general education competencies and biotechnology prerequisite courses as well as all chemistry major requirements:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Requirements | ||
| Core Curriculum | 26-39 | |
| Required Chemistry Courses | ||
| CHEMSTRY 1140 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEMSTRY 1240 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEMSTRY 2150 | Quantitative Analysis | 4 |
| CHEMSTRY 3540 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEMSTRY 3510 | Organic Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| CHEMSTRY 4130 | Physical Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEMSTRY 4110 | Physical Chemistry Lab I | 1 |
| CHEMSTRY 4240 | Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
| CHEMSTRY 4630 | General Biochemistry | 3 |
| CHEMSTRY 4610 | General Biochemistry Lab | 1 |
| CHEMSTRY 4830 | Biochemistry Topics | 3 |
| CHEMSTRY 4060 | Chemistry Seminar | 1 |
| CHEMSTRY 4000 | Undergraduate Research | 1-3 |
| or CHEMSTRY 4660 | Cooperative Field Experience | |
| BIOLOGY 1650 | The Unity of Life | 5 |
| BIOLOGY 3240 | Microbiology | 5 |
| BIOLOGY 3330 | Genetics | 3 |
| Required Supporting Courses from Math and Physics | ||
| MATH 2640 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
| PHYSICS 1350 | Introductory Physics I | 5 |
| PHYSICS 1450 | Introductory Physics II | 5 |
| Total Credits | 88-103 | |
Chemistry Major, Forensic Chemistry with DNA Emphasis, B.S.
The chemistry forensic chemistry with DNA emphases will provide a chemistry major with sufficient background and training to qualify for forensic laboratory work. Students electing the forensic chemistry with DNA emphasis complete the standard chemistry major, except CHEMSTRY 2730 and MATH 2740 plus:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required General Education Courses | ||
| CRIMLJUS 1130 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| BIOLOGY 1650 | The Unity of Life | 5 |
| MATH 1830 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| Technical Course Work | ||
| FORENSIC 1320 | Survey of Forensic Sciences | 3 |
| FORENSIC 2420 | Crime Scene Processing I | 3 |
| FORENSIC 3140 | Criminalistics | 4 |
| CHEMSTRY 3270 | Forensic Chemistry | 2 |
| Required Chemistry and Biology Courses | ||
| CHEMSTRY 4610 | General Biochemistry Lab | 1 |
| CHEMSTRY 4830 | Biochemistry Topics | 3 |
| BIOLOGY 2040 | Cell Biology | 4 |
| BIOLOGY 3330 | Genetics | 3 |
| BIOLOGY 4040 | Molecular Biology | 5 |
| CHEMSTRY 4910 | Advanced Biochemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| Total Credits | 40 | |
The following are to be considered highly recommended electives: CRIMLJUS 2330, CRIMLJUS 4030, and CRIMLJUS 4330.
Chemistry Major, Health Science Emphasis, B.S.
The Health Science Emphasis will provide a chemistry major with sufficient background and training to not only complete a chemistry undergraduate degree but also adequately prepare them for admission to health science programs. Students electing this track will complete the standard chemistry major, except MATH 2740, plus:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required General Education Courses | ||
| BIOLOGY 1650 | The Unity of Life | 5 |
| Required Chemistry and Biology Courses | ||
| CHEMSTRY 4610 | General Biochemistry Lab | 1 |
| BIOLOGY 1750 | The Diversity of Life | 5 |
| BIOLOGY 2140 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 5 |
| BIOLOGY 2240 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 5 |
| BIOLOGY 3330 | Genetics | 3 |
| Total Credits | 24 | |