Chemistry, Bachelor of Arts
College: College of Science and Health
Department: Physical Science
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Campus: Lisle Campus
The University’s Bachelor of Science degree program in Chemistry is approved by the American Chemical Society.
The B.A. in Chemistry is not approved by the American Chemical Society.
Program Mission/Purpose
The mission of the Chemistry Program at Benedictine University is to provide students with an appreciation and understanding of chemistry through our instruction, coursework, and research collaborations. We prepare students for future careers in the chemical sciences, further education and lifelong learning.
Progression in the Chemistry Program (for B.A. and B.S degrees)
Progression in the Chemistry program requires that students complete the introductory sequence of CHEM 1113 General Chemistry I plus CHEM 1123 General Chemistry II, and MATH 2210 Calculus I with a GPA of 2.500 or above and a grade of “C” or better in each of these courses. A transfer student must meet these requirements through equivalent transfer courses. Additionally, a transfer student must earn a GPA of 2.500 or above in all major classes (excluding labs) during the first semester at Benedictine in order to progress in the Chemistry program.
If it is determined at any time that a student cannot progress within the Chemistry program or graduate with a Chemistry degree, the student will be required to change his or her major and seek academic advising outside of that program.
Academic Repeat Policy for CHEM 1108
Undergraduate students – both degree-seeking and Students-At-Large (SAL) – may repeat CHEM 1108 Preparatory General Chemistry if they received grades of "W", "D", or "F" no more than once. Students who wish to take CHEM 1108 Preparatory General Chemistry for a third time must appeal to do so in writing to the Department Chair of Physical Sciences who will forward the appeal to the chemistry faculty for a department-level decision. Students may not repeat CHEM 1108 Preparatory General Chemistry if they receive a grade of "C" or better.
Requirements - Major
The B.A. in Chemistry major must complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 2210 | Calculus I | 4 |
| Select one of the following Options: | 8-12 | |
| Option 1: | ||
| University Physics I | ||
| University Physics I Laboratory | ||
| University Physics II | ||
| University Physics II Laboratory | ||
| University Physics III | ||
| University Physics III Laboratory | ||
| Option 2: | ||
| College Physics I | ||
| College Physics I Laboratory | ||
| College Physics II | ||
| College Physics II Laboratory | ||
| CHEM 1113 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 1123 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 1114 | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| or CHEM 1115 | Honors General Chemistry I Laboratory | |
| CHEM 1124 | General Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| or CHEM 1125 | Honors General Chemistry II Laboratory | |
| CHEM 2242 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 2244 | Honors Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 2247 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 2249 | Honors Organic Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Instrumental Analysis and Instrumental Analysis Lab | ||
| Quantitative Analysis and Quantitative Analysis Lab | ||
| CHEM 3261 | Principles of Biochemistry | 3 |
| 3 credit hours in CHEM at the 3000-level or higher | 3 | |
| 6 credit hours in CHEM at the 4000-level 1 | 6 | |
| Nine credit hours in CHEM, PHYS, ENGR, MATH, CMSC, and BIOL courses are required, which must be at the 3000-level or higher 2 | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 53-57 | |
The B.A. in Chemistry is not approved by the American Chemical Society.
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Only 3 hours of CHEM 4398 Chemical Research may be used to satisfy this requirement.
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Excluded are courses in research, TA and Internships.
Students in the BA in Chemistry program will achieve the following student learning outcomes (SLO):
Student Learning Outcome 1: Students completing Benedictine University chemistry classes will demonstrate knowledge in the major fields of chemistry.
• University SLO: 1. Disciplinary Competence and Skills
Student Learning Outcome 2: Benedictine University Chemistry students will develop skills necessary to carry out solutions of chemical problems.
• University SLO: 2. Critical and Creative Thinking Skills
Student Learning Outcome 3: Benedictine University Chemistry students will be engaged with chemistry outside of the classroom.
• University SLO: 1. Disciplinary Competence and Skills