Students planning to major in chemistry should, on entering the University, seek the advice of the department chair or academic advisor in the choice of courses that will meet the specific requirements of the programs they plan to pursue. An early determination of the necessary courses will eliminate duplication and loss of time.
The student who elects to major in chemistry must meet the University core requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree. Chemistry majors planning to teach should consult with the department chair or academic advisor regarding the requirements prescribed by the Mississippi Department of Education to earn the basic educator's license.
| Requirement | Class Name | Hours |
| CHE 141 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHE 142 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHE 303 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHE 313 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | 2 |
| CHE 304 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHE 314 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | 2 |
| CHE 310 | Quantitative Chemical Analysis | 4 |
| CHE 317 | Chemical Dynamics | 4 |
| CHE 431 | Chemistry Seminar | 1 |
| Choose either | ||
| PHY 151 | General Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 152 | General Physics II | 4 |
| or | ||
| PHY 251* | Fundamentals of Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 252* | Fundamentals of Physics II | 4 |
| MAT 121 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 3 |
| MAT 122 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | 3 |
| CSC 114 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
| or | ||
| CSC 115 | Foundations of Computer Science | 3 |
| COM 203 | Professional Communication Skills | 3 |
| or | ||
| COM 304 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| or | ||
| Participation in a minimum of three hours of research with an oral presentation at a professional meeting. | ||
| Total Hours | 47 |
*Preferred
A curriculum for the student who plans graduate work in biochemistry or molecular biology, or a career in medicine. This program is approved by the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society. A printer-friendly list of ACS Biochemistry courses is available.
| Requirement | Class Name | Hours |
| University Core | 39 | |
| ACS Core | 59 | |
| CHE 141 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHE 142 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHE 211 | Investigations in Inorganic Chemistry | 1 |
| CHE 303 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHE 304 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHE 313 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | 2 |
| CHE 314 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | 2 |
| CHE 310 | Quantitative Chemical Analysis | 4 |
| CHE 317 | Chemical Dynamics | 4 |
| CHE 318 | Chemical Energetics | 4 |
| CHE 410 | Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
| CHE 411 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHE 431 | Chemistry Seminar | 1 |
| PHY 151 & 152 | General Physics I & II | 8 |
| or | ||
| PHY 251 & 252 | Fundamentals of Physics I & II Preferred | 8 |
| MAT 121 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry | 3 |
| MAT 122 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry | 3 |
| CSC 114 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
| or | ||
| CSC 115 | Foundations of Computer Science | 3 |
| COM 203 | Professional Communication Skills | 3 |
| or | ||
| COM 304 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| or | ||
| Participation in a minimum of three hours with an oral presentation at a professional meeting | ||
| Chemistry Courses | 7 | |
| CHE 418 | Biochemistry: Macromolecules | 3 |
| CHE 419 | Biochemistry: Metabolism | 3 |
| CHE 420 | Bioanalytical Chemistry Laboratory | 3 |
| or | ||
| CHE 421 | Biophysical Chemistry Laboratory | 3 |
| Biology Courses | 11-12 | |
| BIO 111 | Biology I | 4 |
| BIO 112 | Biology II | 4 |
| BIO 305 | Cell Biology | 3 |
| or | ||
| BIO 306 | Genetics | 3 |
| or | ||
| BIO 414 | General Microbiology | 4 |
| Three semester hours of research in Biochemistry highly recommended | ||
| General Electives | ||
| Total Hours | 130 |
An intensive preparation for the student who desires to pursue graduate work in chemistry, enter the field of industrial chemistry, or study chemical engineering. This program is approved by the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society. A printer-friendly version for ACS Chemistry courses is available.
| Requirement | Class Name | Hours |
| University Core | 39 | |
| ACS Core | 59 | |
| CHE 141 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHE 142 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHE 211 | Investigations in Inorganic Chemistry | 1 |
| CHE 303 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHE 304 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHE 313 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | 2 |
| CHE 314 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | 2 |
| CHE 310 | Quantitative Chemical Analysis | 4 |
| CHE 317 | Chemical Dynamics | 4 |
| CHE 318 | Chemical Energetics | 4 |
| CHE 410 | Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
| CHE 411 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHE 431 | Chemistry Seminar | 1 |
| PHY 151 & 152 | General Physics I & II | 8 |
| or | ||
| PHY 251 & 252* | Fundamentals of Physics I & II | 8 |
| MAT 121 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry | 3 |
| MAT 122 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry | 3 |
| CSC 114 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
| or | ||
| CSC 115 | Foundations of Computer Science | 3 |
| COM 203 | Professional Communication Skills | 3 |
| or | ||
| COM 304 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| or | ||
| Participation in a minimum of three hours with an oral presentation at a professional meeting | ||
| Chemistry Courses | 6-7 | |
| CHE 418 | Biochemistry: Macromolecules | 3 |
| or | ||
| CHE 419 | Biochemistry: Metabolism | 3 |
| Choose three or four hours from the following courses | ||
| CHE 402 | Advanced Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| CHE 417 | Theoretical Chemistry | 3 |
| CHE 451 | Independent Studies & Research | 3 |
| or | ||
| Completion of the Honors sequence - CHE 361, CHE 462, CHE 463 | ||
| Math Courses | 6 | |
| Choose two of the following courses | ||
| MAT 213 | Applied Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MAT 221 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry III | 3 |
| MAT 222 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry IV | 3 |
| MAT 352 | Introduction to Differential Equations | 3 |
| MAT 353 | Introduction to Mathematical Probability & Statistics | 3 |
| General Electives | ||
| Total Hours | 130 |
*Preferred
The Chemistry Medical Sciences track is geared toward students planning to enter a professional school of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, or other health-related field.
| Requirement | Class Name | Hours |
| University Core | 36 | |
| Chemistry Core | 47 | |
| Medical Sciences Track | 12 | |
| BIO 111 | Biology I | 4 |
| BIO 112 | Biology II | 4 |
| A minimum of 4-semester hours-chosen from | ||
| CHE 418 | Biochemistry: Macromolecules | 3 |
| CHE 419 | Biochemistry: Metabolism | 3 |
| CHE 420 | Bioanalytical Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| CHE 421 | Biophysical Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| General Electives | ||
| Total Hours | 130 |
This track is geared primarily toward students who plan to seek employment in the field of chemistry immediately upon graduation.
| Requirement | Class Name | Hours |
| University Core | 36 | |
| Chemistry Core | 47 | |
| Career Track | 10-12 | |
| Advanced Chemistry Elective | 4 | |
| Choose one set from the following | ||
| BIO 111 | Biology I | 4 |
| BIO 112 | Biology II | 4 |
| or | ||
| MAT 221 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry III | 3 |
| MAT 222 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry IV | 3 |
| or | ||
| Two courses of advanced Physics | ||
| General Electives | ||
| Total Hours | 130 |
A curriculum for the student who plans graduate work in Physical Chemistry or Chemical Physics. A printer-friendly list of Chemical Physics courses is available.
| Requirement | Class Name | Hours |
| University Core | 39 | |
| ACS Core | 59 | |
| CHE 141 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHE 142 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHE 211 | Investigations in Inorganic Chemistry | 1 |
| CHE 303 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHE 304 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHE 313 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | 2 |
| CHE 314 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | 2 |
| CHE 310 | Quantitative Chemical Analysis | 4 |
| CHE 317 | Chemical Dynamics | 4 |
| CHE 318 | Chemical Energetics | 4 |
| CHE 410 | Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
| CHE 411 | Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHE 431 | Chemistry Seminar | 1 |
| PHY 151 & 152 | General Physics I & II | 8 |
| or | ||
| PHY 251 & 252* | Fundamentals of Physics I & II | 8 |
| MAT 121 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry | 3 |
| MAT 122 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry | 3 |
| CSC 114 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
| or | ||
| CSC 115 | Foundations of Computer Science | 3 |
| COM 203 | Professional Communication Skills | 3 |
| or | ||
| COM 304 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| or | ||
| Participation in a minimum of three hours with an oral presentation at a professional meeting | ||
| Chemical Physics Track | 18 | |
| CHE 417 | Theoretical Chemistry | 3 |
| CHE 418 | Biochemistry: Macromolecules | 3 |
| or | ||
| CHE 419 | Biochemistry: Metabolism | 3 |
| MAT 213 | Applied Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MAT 221 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry III | 3 |
| MAT 222 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry IV | 3 |
| PHY 301 | Modern Physics | 3 |
| Choose one of the following | ||
| PHY 401 | Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| MAT 352 | Introduction to Differential Equations | 3 |
| MAT 381 | Introduction to Numerical Methods | 3 |
| Three hours of research in Chemical Physics | ||
| General Electives | ||
| Total Hours | 130 |
*Preferred
Completion of the following curriculum makes a student eligible for a standard educator license to teach chemistry at the secondary level. The student is urged also to become licensed in an additional area. A printer-friendly list of Chemistry Education courses is available.
| Requirement | Class Name | Hours |
| University Core | ||
| Chemistry Core | 47 | |
| CHE 141 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHE 142 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHE 303 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHE 313 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | 2 |
| CHE 304 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHE 314 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| CHE 310 | Quantitative Chemical Analysis | 4 |
| CHE 317 | Chemical Dynamics | 4 |
| CHE 431 | Chemistry Seminar | 1 |
| Choose 151 & 152 or 251 & 252 | ||
| PHY 151 | General Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 152 | General Physics II | 4 |
| PHY 251 | Fundamentals of Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 252 | Fundamentals of Physics II | 4 |
| MAT 121 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry | 3 |
| MAT 122 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | 3 |
| Choose one: | ||
| CSC 114 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
| CSC 115 | Foundations of Computer Science | 3 |
| Choose one: | ||
| COM 203 | Professional Communication Skills | 3 |
| COM 304 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Must participate in a minimum of 3 hours of research with an oral presentation at a professional meeting | ||
| Choose a minimum of 4 hours of Biochemistry | ||
| CHE 418 | Biochemistry: Macromolecules | 3 |
| CHE 419 | Biochemistry: Metabolism | 3 |
| CHE 420 | Bioanalyticsl Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| CHE 421 | Biophysical Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
|
Additional Requirements |
||
| CHE 435 | Methods of Teaching Secondary School Science | 3 |
| BIO 111 | Biology I | 4 |
| BIO 112 | Biology II | 4 |
| NCATE Requirements | ||
| BIO 145 | Introduction to Earth Science | 3 |
| MAT 207 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| or | ||
| MAT 353 | Introduction to Mathematical Probability & Statistics | 3 |
| Professional Education, 7-12 | 28 | |
| Students may not take Edu 403, 460, 431, 432, 433, 434, 471, 472, 473, or 474 prior to admittance into the TEP. | ||
| EDU 299 | Pre-Teaching Field Experience | 1 |
| EDU 300 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| EDU 304 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDU 403 | Measurement & Evaluation of Student Progress | 3 |
| PSY 435 | Psychology of Exceptional Children | 3 |
| EDU 460 | Managing the Secondary Classroom | 3 |
| EDU 431 | Directed Teaching in 7-12 | 3 |
| EDU 432 | Directed Teaching in 7-12 | 3 |
| EDU 433 | Directed Teaching in 7-12 | 3 |
| EDU 434 | Directed Teaching in 7-12 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 130 |
Chemistry
| Requirement | Class Name | Hours |
| CHE 141 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHE 142 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHE 310 | Quantitative Chemical Analysis | 4 |
| Eight hours of upper-level Chemistry courses | 8 | |
| Total Hours | 20 |
Biochemistry
| Requirement | Class Name | Hours |
| CHE 141 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHE 142 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHE 303 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHE 304 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHE 313 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | 2 |
| CHE 314 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory II | 2 |
| Choose a minimum of five hours of Biochemistry from the following courses | ||
| CHE 418 | Biochemistry: Macromolecules | 3 |
| CHE 419 | Biochemistry: Metabolism | 3 |
| CHE 420 | Bioanalytical Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| CHE 421 | Biophysical Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| Total Hours | 28 |
