Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry
At Indiana University Kokomo, the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree in Chemistry centers on a traditional core that includes organic, analytical, inorganic, physical chemistry, biochemistry and mathematics. But good scientists also need to be exposed to other fields of
knowledge—to the arts the social sciences, and humanities. That's why our chemistry curriculum also includes course requirements in subject areas such as history, English, sociology, psychology, foreign languages, mathematics, and information sciences. To graduate, you'll need a minimum of 120 credit hours, 39 of these in required chemistry courses and 81 in required general education courses. If you're planning to enter graduate or professional school after earning a bachelor's degree, you'll want to inquire about IU Kokomo's preprofessional tracks in biology, premedicine, and predentistry. If you're interested in becoming a science educator, IU Kokomo offers a program that enables you to earn a chemistry degree and become certified to teach chemistry at the secondary school level. The certification program requires an additional 32 credit hours of methods and professional education curriculum, which are taken through the Division of Education.
Internship and Research Opportunities
In addition to the extensive laboratory and classroom experiences offered through the chemistry program, research opportunities are also available through IU Kokomo's Undergraduate Research Summer Institute (URSI). Chemistry majors may also engage in individual study, which involves selecting a research area of interest, developing that research, and then presenting their findings both in writing and in an oral presentation. You can earn up to 12 elective credit hours through independent study.
Curriculum
Arts & Sciences General Education Core
Title |
Course |
Credits |
| Elementary Composition I |
ENG-W 131 |
3 |
| Elementary Composition II |
ENG-W 132 |
3 |
| Public Speaking |
SPCH-S 121 |
3 |
| Computing Tools |
CSCI-C 100 |
1 |
| Foreign Language at the 200 level |
Various |
6 |
| Mathematics |
Various |
3 |
| Literature |
Various |
3 |
| Performance |
Various |
2 - 3 |
| Ethics |
Various |
3 |
| Biological Science with Lab |
BIOL-L 105 |
5 |
| Physical Science with Lab |
Various |
5 |
| Non-Lab course in the sciences |
Various |
3 |
| History of Western Civilization I |
HIST-H 113 |
3 |
| History of Western Civilization II |
HIST-H 114 |
3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science Electives (from 3 different disciplines) |
Various |
9 |
Chemistry Major
Elementary Chemistry I |
CHEM-C 105 |
3 |
Elementary Chemistry I Lab |
CHEM-C 125 |
2 |
| Elementary Chemistry II |
CHEM-C 106 |
3 |
| Elementary Chemistry II Lab |
CHEM-C 126 |
2 |
| Intro. to Quantitative Analytical Chemistry |
CHEM-C 210 |
3 |
| Intro. to Quantitative Analytical Chemistry Lab |
CHEM-C 211 |
2 |
| Analytical Chemistry |
CHEM-C 310 |
3 |
| Analytical Chemistry Lab |
CHEM-C 311 |
2 |
| Organic Chemistry I |
CHEM-C 341 |
3 |
| Organic Chemistry Lab I |
CHEM-C 343 |
2 |
| Organic Chemistry II |
CHEM-C 342 |
3 |
| Organic Chemistry Lab II |
CHEM-C 343 |
2 |
| Physical Chemistry I |
CHEM-C 361 |
3 |
| Inorganic Chemistry * |
CHEM-C 430 |
3 |
| Biochemistry * |
CHEM-C 483 |
3 |
| Chemistry electives |
Various |
3 - 6 |
| General Physics I |
PHYS-P 201 |
5 |
| General Physics II |
PHYS-P 202 |
5 |
| Introduction to Biology |
BIOL-L 105 |
5 |
| Calculus I |
MATH-M 215 |
5 |
| Calculus II |
MATH-M 216 |
5 |
| Statistics |
STAT 301 or PSY-K 300 |
3 |
* Optional, but strongly encouraged
Electives (to total a minimum of 120 cr. hr.)
What Can I Do With a Chemistry Degree?
As a general rule, a college major does not prepare you for one specific job. Instead, it allows you to develop skills and abilities in your area of interest that you can apply to a broad range of occupations in that field. This is particularly true in chemistry, which combines a strong foundation in chemistry with studies in other fields as well. As you progress toward your educational and professional goals, IU Kokomo's Office of Career Services, located in the Kelley Student center, can assist you with aptitude and interest assessments and help you prepare for the job search and interview process.The occupational areas listed below represent only a few of many career possibilities open to chemistry graduates:
Foods and Nutrition
Biochemicals
Nuclear power
Mineralogy
Forensic Analysis
Petroleum Industry
Polymers
Pharmaceuticals
Reading about a university is quite different from seeing it for yourself. If you haven't visited the IU Kokomo campus, we invite you to come talk with our faculty, observe our classes, ask questions of our students, and feel the warmth and hospitality of a campus that is large enough to serve your needs but small enough to care about you individually.
Contact
For an application, more information, or to schedule a visit, contact:
Office of Admissions
Indiana University Kokomo
2300 S. Washington Street
P.O. Box 9003
Kokomo, IN 46904-9003
(765) 455-9216
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