Chemistry Major, Standard, B.S.

 

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 Education26-39
Required Chemistry Courses
CHEMSTRY 1140General Chemistry I4
CHEMSTRY 1240General Chemistry II4
CHEMSTRY 2150Quantitative Analysis4
CHEMSTRY 2730Inorganic Chemistry 14
CHEMSTRY 3540Organic Chemistry I4
CHEMSTRY 3510Organic Chemistry I Lab 1
CHEMSTRY 3630Organic Chemistry II3
CHEMSTRY 3610Organic Chemistry II Lab 1
CHEMSTRY 4130Physical Chemistry I4
CHEMSTRY 4110Physical Chemistry Lab I1
CHEMSTRY 4240Instrumental Analysis4
CHEMSTRY 4630General Biochemistry3
CHEMSTRY 4060Chemistry Seminar1
CHEMSTRY 4000Undergraduate Research1-3
or CHEMSTRY 4660 Cooperative Field Experience
Required Supporting Courses from Math and Physics
MATH 2640Calculus and Analytic Geometry I4
MATH 2740Calculus and Analytic Geometry II4
PHYSICS 1350Introductory Physics I5
or PHYSICS 2240 General Physics I
PHYSICS 1450Introductory Physics II5
or PHYSICS 2340 General Physics II
Total Credits83-98
1

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 Curriculum26-39
Required Chemistry Courses
CHEMSTRY 1140General Chemistry I4
CHEMSTRY 1240General Chemistry II4
CHEMSTRY 2150Quantitative Analysis4
CHEMSTRY 3540Organic Chemistry I4
CHEMSTRY 3510Organic Chemistry I Lab 1
CHEMSTRY 4130Physical Chemistry I4
CHEMSTRY 4110Physical Chemistry Lab I1
CHEMSTRY 4240Instrumental Analysis4
CHEMSTRY 4630General Biochemistry3
CHEMSTRY 4610General Biochemistry Lab1
CHEMSTRY 4830Biochemistry Topics3
CHEMSTRY 4060Chemistry Seminar1
CHEMSTRY 4000Undergraduate Research1-3
or CHEMSTRY 4660 Cooperative Field Experience
BIOLOGY 1650The Unity of Life5
BIOLOGY 3240Microbiology5
BIOLOGY 3330Genetics3
Required Supporting Courses from Math and Physics
MATH 2640Calculus and Analytic Geometry I4
PHYSICS 1350Introductory Physics I5
PHYSICS 1450Introductory Physics II5
Total Credits88-103

 

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 1130Introduction to Criminal Justice3
BIOLOGY 1650The Unity of Life5
MATH 1830Elementary Statistics3
Technical Course Work
FORENSIC 1320Survey of Forensic Sciences3
FORENSIC 2420Crime Scene Processing I3
FORENSIC 3140Criminalistics4
CHEMSTRY 3270Forensic Chemistry2
Required Chemistry and Biology Courses
CHEMSTRY 4610General Biochemistry Lab1
CHEMSTRY 4830Biochemistry Topics3
BIOLOGY 2040Cell Biology4
BIOLOGY 3330Genetics3
BIOLOGY 4040Molecular Biology5
CHEMSTRY 4910Advanced Biochemistry Laboratory1
Total Credits40

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 1650The Unity of Life5
Required Chemistry and Biology Courses
CHEMSTRY 4610General Biochemistry Lab1
BIOLOGY 1750The Diversity of Life5
BIOLOGY 2140Human Anatomy and Physiology I5
BIOLOGY 2240Human Anatomy and Physiology II5
BIOLOGY 3330Genetics3
Total Credits24